The MERIT 20 channel Respirometer is microprocessor based and has full automatic environmental system control and data collection. Designed for high throughput at low "per sample" costs, the equipment releases skilled staff from routine tasks. Ideal for commercial laboratories, it requires no supervision. Respirometric tests being generally lengthy, the MERIT 20 is capable of operating unattended for periods of up to 1000 hours duration.

An easy to use step by step menu, displayed on the screen, enables the operator to tailor every test to their needs. During the test, the oxygen consumption of each sample, actual cabinet temperature, and the duration of test remaining can be viewed.

The user is notified if samples do not function, allowing early test restarts to save time. At the end of the test, all data can be printed out using the integral printer (optional) and down loaded to a P.C. in a format ready to process in many available spread sheet programs.

An optional Windows™ based analysis software package is available.

To minimise the test preparation time the electrolytic cell and chemical CO2 absorber are self contained replaceable items. This releases the operator from handling acidic chemicals that would cause inaccurate test results if contamination occurred.

The electrolytic cell is supplied as a simple plug in unit that is quick and easy to replace, the self sealing connection prevents any spillage of the contents.

The CC>2 absorber is a foil sealed dish of pre-wetted soda lime granules, simply remove the foil seal, insert into the module and it is ready for use.

• Higher accuracy means that smaller samples and less reagents are required.
• Safe unattended operation for up to 1000 hours to reduce labour costs.
• Robust, compact bench top unit saves valuable laboratory space.
• Automated, rapid stabilisation, with up to 20 measurement channels.
• Wide range of temperature settings, data logging intervals and test duration times.
• Internal dedicated microprocessor controls the system, and data acquisition with downloading to printer or P.C.