The AD-2 activity detector uses a diffuseinfrared beam to monitor changes in postion. It is available with a fixed, reflective detector (model AD-2) or with a probe pair that can be placed in any orientation, for either direct or reflected infrared light. This versatile optically based motion detector is ideal for creating and index of activity or for monitoring specific areas for activity.

The Battery Pack is the ideal way to power a FoxBox or many of our other small instruments in the field.

The BL-1 baselining unit enables computer or timer controled switching between two different sample flows.  It is an essential tool for accurate gas analysis or respirometry.

The CA-10 carbon dioxide analyzer is a fast-responding CO2 analyzer with a wide measurement range (up to 0-15%) combined with high resolution (1 ppm at atmospheric levels). It is suitable for any CO2 analysis application where reliability, versatility and low drift are required.

Cage respirometer, equivalent to size A rodent cage, with filter cover and stainless steel sampling ports; includes cage grille and water bottle

The DG-4 dewpoint generator can regulate the water vapor content of an air stream based on relative humidity (within 1%) or dewpoint (0.1oC). It is useful for creating accurate consistent vapor pressure or humidity profiles even in fluctuating environmental temperatures.

Drosophila are important model animals in biomedical research, and their metabolic rate is an important whole-organism parameter. Our Drosophila metabolic screening systems are the only products proven to yield reliable, research-grade information on individual Drosophila in real time. They are widely cited in the scientific literature.

ExpeData is the product of over 25 years' experience in computerized data acquisition and analysis for scientific research with real-time graphics.  An interactive graphical analysis system with advanced capabilities, including fully automated data extraction makes Expedata ideal for almost any scientific research application or industrial R&D. 

The ExpeData and UI-2 package combines our Expedata data acquisition and analysis software with the Universal Interface 2, a 12-channel, 16-bit data acquisition interface that connects to a serial port or a USB to serial converter on any desktop or laptop computer.

The FC-10 oxygen analyzer is the instrument of choice for single-channel high display resolution (better than 0.001%) oxygen measurements. This oxygen analyzer's low noise and low drift make it a pleasure to use in demanding applications such as respirometry, metallurgy and tissue culture.

Replacement fuel cell oxygen sensor for FC1B, FC10, FOX, FOXBOX, Oxzilla, ROXY-1 and ROXY-4

The FlowBar-8 is a multi-channel mass flow instrument that uses precision needle valves to accurately set flow rates with a resolution of 1 milliliter per minute.  The Flowbar is avaliable in a four or eight channel configuration with standard flow ranges of 0-2 or 0-5 liters per minute.  This instrument is ideal for measuring the flow to multiple test chambers (accuracy <2% of reading) or to accurately divide a single input flow into multiple outputs.

The FlowKit mass flow controller and pump is an integrated low-noise pump and mass flow generator that accurately, quietly and economically provides large flow rates. FlowKits are available with flow ranges of 5-100, 50-500, and 400-2000 liters per minute. FlowKits are useful for applications such as large animal respirometry or air circulation in small, controlled environments.   

Designed specifically for field work, the FoxBox is a research grade, integrated oxygen analysis instrument that includes a variable pump and mass flow controller (range 20 - 1500 ml/minute). All of these instruments are integrated into a small, light, compact, dust-proof, waterproof and essentially indestructible box.

The FoxBox is a field portable integrated oxygen and carbon dioxide analysis instrument that includes a variable pump and mass flow meter (range 20 - 2000 ml/minute). All of these instruments are integrated into a small (10"x10.5"x7"), light (8 lbs.), compact, hermetically sealed, dustproof, waterproof field rugged case.  The Foxbox is also avaliable as an oxygen only configuration for applications that do not require carbon dioxide measurements.

The MA-10 methane analyzer is a fast-responding CH4 analyzer with a wide measurement range (0-10%) combined with high resolution. It is suitable for any methane analysis application where reliability, versatility and low drift are required.

The MAD-1 activity detector is a versatile motion detector designed for mouse to squirrel sized animals in chambers and cages.  Any movement by the animal in the cage or chamber placed on the MAD-1 causes a shift in the balance between sensitive force transducers, creating a signal that is a non-invasive index of activity.

Our MA-1 medium animal respirometry system produces accurate, reproducible data from animals from small reptiles and amphibians up through large rats in size. It can be used in push, pull mode or stop-flow mode. In stop flow mode the systems' measurement range can easily be extended to small insects. It is available with an optional water vapor pressure analyzer for flow and dilution compensation without requiring scrubber chemicals.

The MFC-2 provides the precise, stable power and control signals needed to control two independent mass flow control valves or flow meters in a compact easy-to-use package. The MFC-2 is well suited for standalone or computer controlled applications where accurate flow control is vital, such as respirometry, process control or two-componet gas mixing.

The MFC-4 can control up to four separate mass flow control valves simultaneously. The MFC-4 plus valves can function as a standalone or computer controllable gas mixer for gas mixtures of two to four components.  The MFC-4 is ideal for repetitive applications where accurate flow control is vital, such as respirometry, process control or gas mixing.

The MFS mass flow generator is capable of generating and maintaining set flow rates within 2% of full scale. The MFS is available in two standard configurations for flow ranges of 25-2000 and 50-4500 ml/min. Compared to typical pump and mass flow control valve arrangements, it is quieter and uses less power without sacrificing accuracy or stability. The MFS is suitable for use as a primary flow generator for respirometry systems or any application that needs a regulated flow.

Designed to be used with the RM-8 (flow multiplexer) the MUXSCAN is an analog signal multiplexer that is used to simplify data collection for automated multiple animal systems.

Designed to be used with the RM-8 (flow multiplexer) the MUXSCAN is an analog signal multiplexer that is used to simplify data collection for automated multiple animal systems.  Three times better than the MUXSCAN.

The ND-2 gas sample dryer dries saturated air at 25oC to a dewpoint of -10oC, corresponding to a water vapor pressure of 0.26 kPa. The ND-2 is ideal for subsampling and drying gases prior to analysis. The ND-2 is also available without a pump (model ND-2V) for use with an existing pump or vacuum source.

The ND-2V dryer is for use with an existing pump or vaccum source, no electrical connections.  It is a chemical free gas sample dryer capable of drying saturated air at 25oC to a dewpoint of -10oC, corresponding to a water vapor pressure of 0.26 kPa.

The Oxzilla II differential oxygen analyzer offers the highest resolution (1ppm), lowest noise (<8ppm pk-pk), and lowest drift (<0.02%/24hr) available in any oxygen analyzer. The Oxzilla II is suitable for the most demanding oxygen measurements applications such as Drosophila (fruit fly) metabolic measurement and atmospheric monitoring.

The PA-10 oxygen analyzer is the instrument of choice for single channel full range (0-100%), fast response (0.2 sec), high resolution oxygen measurements. This oxygen analyzer is ideal for applications such as medical gas testing that require paramagnetic sensors for standards compliance.

The PC-4 sample dryer condenses water vapor from an airstream, drying the airstream to a dewpoint of 1 degree C (user-settable between 1 and 5 C). This reduces the water vapor pressure in the airstream to no more than 0.66 kPa (at 1 C), at which point the dilution effect of water vapor in the air sample is negligible in many applications.

The PELT-5 controller is a standalone temperature controller that drives solid-state heat pumps allowing them to regulate the temperature of practically any small object or space over the range of -5 to +65 °C, depending on configuration and ambient temperature.  The PELT-5 is designed to ramp, step, soak, or maintain a set temperature of our Pelt Cabinet, Pelt Plate, Pelt Drop-in or a customer-supplied device.  

The Pelt-Plate is a heating and cooling plate that is designed to be used with the Pelt-5 to create a temperature controlled surface.  The Pelt-Plate is well suited for use with our Controlled Environment Drosophila Chamber, or standard labware.

The PP-2 dual pump system provides two reliable, variable-speed diaphragm pumps that operate on 12 VDC (adapter included). The PP-2 is avaliable in two standard flow configurations, 0-2 LPM and 0-5 LPM. It is ideal for generating flows for respirometry and gas sampling applications.

The Sable Systems PT-200 differential pressure meter measures differential pressures in the range ±2500 Pascals (approximately equivalent to ±10 inches of water or ±5 Torr), with a resolution of 0.1 Pa and an additional gain range of ±250 Pa.

The PTC-1 is a heating and cooling cabinet with a 30 liter capacity that is designed to be used with the Pelt-5 to create a temperature controlled environment.  The PTC-1 cabinet and PELT-5 controller is well suited for creation of field conditions in the laboratory, creating metabolism vs. temperature curves, product testing, calibration, incubation, fermentation, materials testing and other applications limited only by your imagination.

Respirometer chamber with stainless steel platform, 5 cm (2")diameter by 20 cm working length

Respirometer chamber with stainless steel platform 8cm (3") diameter by 30 cm working length

Precision Miniature Respirometer chamber The RC-M isideal for insects and other small invertebrates. Use these chambers alone or with our AD-2 activity detectors

Bottle type respirometer chamber- also used with DG-4 was humidifer bottle Respirometer chamber, bottle type for liquid or loose particulate samples, 500 ml volume, autoclavable

Our respirometry systems are used world-wide by leading scientists, measuring the metabolic rates of nearly every imaginable life-form from bacteria to whales. By combining top-grade instruments with expert technical support, our respirometry systems offer unbeatable quality and value.

The RH-300 water vapor analyzer is a high resolution (0.001% relative humidity), wide range (0-100% RH non-condensing) flow-through analyzer that can display and output in units of relative humidity, dew point, water vapor pressure, and water vapor density.  The RH-300 is ideal for determining water loss rates and measuring water vapor partial pressure for gas sample dilution corrections.

The RM gas flow multiplexers are multi-channel gas switchers. The three standard configurations are the RM-8 (eight pairs of selectable solenoid valves), RM-4 (four pairs of selectable solenoid valves), and the RM-8S (eight single solenoid valves).  The RM flow multiplexers are a vital component for automated screening systems and allow users to leverage a common set of analyzers for multiple gas streams.

    The ROXY-1™ is a stand-alone universal controller.  The set point control algorithm can regulate a single variable such as oxygen, CO2, water vapor or pressure, by using the analog output of an external analyzer or fuel cell.  The ROXY-1 can create profiled or stable environments to meet diverse experimental needs for cell and tissue culture, hypoxic and hyperoxic studies, material testing and many other applications.  

The ROXY-4 universal controller is a versatile, four channel, O2 and general purpose gas controller. It can regulate many variables such as oxygen, CO2, water vapor, or pressure by using the analog output of an external analyzer or fuel cell.   Four independent channels give the flexibility to control four separate chambers or multiple variables in fewer chambers.  The set point control algorithm can create stable or profiled environments for cell cultures, material testing, hypoxia, hyperoxia, and many other applications.

The ROXY-8 oxygen regulator is a stand alone, auto-calibrating, multi-channel oxygen regulator/controller that regulates O2 concentrations or partial pressures in up to eight chambers with separate setpoints (1-99%). It uses paramagnetic oxygen analyzer technology that is fully barometric pressure compensated.  Automated backup tank switching and alarms make it ideal for critical research or R&D applications.

Our primary metabolic screening system for the biomedical market is our SM-MARS system, which features 4 - 16 channels for animals ranging in size from mice to rats. Activitry monitoring is standard, as are live-in cages that allow animals constant access to food and water.

Our soil, sludge and bioremediation respirometry systems are designed to measure the gas exchange rates of multiple samples quickly and easily. They are ideal for any work, such as bioremediation, requiring accurate measurement of multiple samples.

The SS-4 subsampler unites a pump, needle valve and linearized mass flow meter of the highest quality into a tough, compact instrument. Its individual gas ports can be used alone or in any combination, making it a versatile solution for sampling or subsampling in gas analysis applications.

The TC-2000 thermocouple meter offers four channels of temperature measurement using standard, readily available type T thermocouple probes. The TC-2000's outstanding accuracy (0.2C),  resolution (0.01C), and channel agreement (0.02C) set it apart.

Thermally conductive respirometer chamber for insects less than 20 mg body mass, brass with two sapphire view ports

The Sable Systems TurboFox is a unique, integrated "metabolic measurement toolkit" that allows you to measure the metabolic rate of practically any animal with ease. The TurboFox integrates a high flow rate mass flow generator, low flow rate subsampler, water vapor analyzer, oxygen analyzer, carbon dioxide analyzer, and data acquisition system into one field portable case. Using the TurboFox you can measure the metabolic rate of practically any animal from an insect to a whale, almost anywhere.

The Universal Interface II is a versatile data acquisition and instrument control interface. With eight high-resolution and wide-range analog inputs for measuring voltages, plus four versatile additional inputs that can measure temperature, voltage or resistance, it can handle the demands of complex experiments. Its eight digital outputs allow it to control a wide variety of instruments such as relays, solenoids and valves. Primarily designed to be used with Sable Systems' flagship ExpeData data acquisition and analysis software, its open protocol allow users to deploy it in many other environments as well.