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VSL Pressure-Volumne Control Units

VSL Pressure-Volume Control Unit - FV898B
	The Scisense FV898B VSL Pressure-Volume control unit is a dual-input signal conditioner and amplifier for in vitro ‘Working Heart’ applications and for operation of our unique VSL (Variable Segment Length) pressure-volume sensors. The FV898B control unit is equipped with both Gain and Offset controls allowing researchers to calibrate to unique buffer solutions, such as Krebs-Heiselate. Secondly, Scisense VSL pressure-volume catheters are valuable in that they provide 4 different electrode spacings for conductance volume recordings. Researchers can therefore select the spacing that ‘best fits’ the heart they are studying, ensuring the utmost accurate measurements. The system ultimately provides a comprehensive analysis of hemodynamics and indices of cardiac contractility for both in vivo and in vitro protocols. The control unit is equipped with a 2-point electronic calibration for pressure with zero balance control. The FV898B control unit can be connected to any data acquisition system via two BNC terminals.

VSL Pressure-Volume Control Unit - FV898B

The Scisense FV898B VSL Pressure-Volume control unit is a dual-input signal conditioner and amplifier for in vitro ‘Working Heart’ applications and for operation of our unique VSL (Variable Segment Length) pressure-volume sensors. The FV898B control unit is equipped with both Gain and Offset controls allowing researchers to calibrate to unique buffer solutions, such as Krebs-Heiselate. Secondly, Scisense VSL pressure-volume catheters are valuable in that they provide 4 different electrode spacings for conductance volume recordings. Researchers can therefore select the spacing that ‘best fits’ the heart they are studying, ensuring the utmost accurate measurements. The system ultimately provides a comprehensive analysis of hemodynamics and indices of cardiac contractility for both in vivo and in vitro protocols. The control unit is equipped with a 2-point electronic calibration for pressure with zero balance control. The FV898B control unit can be connected to any data acquisition system via two BNC terminals.

Applications:
Specific to VSL Control Unit and VSL Catheters
Isolated mouse, rat, and rabbit Working Heart studies cardiac hypertrophy and distension diabetes mellitus all mid-size animal PV research (ie. Rabbit)	All standard Pressure-Volume studies apply as well; for a list of common studies see the "Applications" section of the Scisense Rodent Pressure- Volume System - FV896B

Specifications:

Number of Inputs:	2: 1 standard (9 pin Redel), 1 VSL (14 pin Redel)
Pressure Output:	2.3 Volt/100 mmHg
Power Supply Out:	+5VDC, +/- 12 VDC
Power Supply In:	100-250 Vac, 50-60 Hz
Dimensions:	H : 6.9 cm (2.7”) W : 22.6 cm (8.9") L : 16.8 cm (6.6")
Calibration Controls:	Pressure: 0 mmHg (-2.86V) and 100 mmHg (-0.57V) Conductance: Fully Adjustable using Gain and Offset Controls Range = Approximately +/- 8V
Catheter Cable:	122 cm (48”) cable (for standard and VSL)
Output Connector:	BNC
Signal Gain:	1143 (Pressure)

Ordering Information:

The Scisense Pressure-Volume Control Unit FV898B requires the following items:

Cable package FC-VSL-PK, which includes: AULT Power Supply (FS-AULT301), Power Cord, (1) Scisense Catheter Cable (FC-1394-4), Scisense VSL Catheter Cable (FC-VSL-4), and (2) BNCBNC Cable (FC-BNC-6)
VSL Calibration Cuvette( FR382B), for raw blood sample and Buffer calibrations

The Scisense Pressure-Volume Control Unit FV898B can be paired with a data acquisition and analysis package to create a turn-key solution. Options supported by and available from Scisense are:

Ponemah Life Sciences Suite Eight or Sixteen Channel Data Acquisition and Analysis Platform including Pressure-Volume Analysis Module
Scisense FA-404 Four Channel Data Acquisition Box with LabScribe2 Software including Pressure- Volume Analysis
Custom Packages can be created with additional input channels and analysis modules to best suit your research needs; please contact Scisense and a representative would be happy to assist you.

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