BIOPAC Systems MP36 - GASSYS2 Software Scaling Defaults; Calibration Procedure

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Dimensions/Weight 1.7-liter chamber 5-liter chamber
Length:
22 cm 55 cm
Height:
18 cm 18 cm
Width:
14 cm 14 cm
Weight:
1.38 kg 1.96 kg
GASSYS2 Software Scaling Defaults
AcqKnowledge Software
Default %O
2
Scaling
Default %CO
2
Scaling
BSL PRO Software
Default %O
2
Scaling
Default %CO
2
Scaling
Calibration Procedure
The GASSYS2 scaling parameters are factory-set to
a “ballpark” default, but in order to achieve accurate
measurements, these values must be re-calibrated in the AcqKnowledge or BSL PRO software using the
following steps.
1. Flood the mixing chamber with fresh (ambient) air. (20.93% O
2
, 0.04% CO
2
) This can be accomplished
by attaching the calibration syringe to the mouthpiece and cycling fresh air into the mixing chamber.
2. Monitor the gas concentration levels using AcqKnowledge or BSL PRO software. When the levels appear
stabilized at ambient, obtain the first calibration point. (CAL 1)
3. Flood the chamber with the gas mixture using BIOPAC’s GASCAL and GASREG. The recommended
concentration is 16% O
2
, 4% CO
2
and 80% nitrogen (N
2
).
4. When the levels appear stabilized, obtain the second calibration point. (CAL 2)
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