Promethion Methane Gas Analyzer

Analyze methane synchronously with metabolism and behavior

Promethion Methane Gas Analyzer

Analyze methane synchronously with metabolism and behavior

Features        Description       Specs        Downloads       Contact Us       Sable Enables

Features      Description     Specs      Downloads     Contact Us     Sable Enables

Features

  • Fast response time and low power requirement
  • Wide CH4 measurement range: 0-100 ppm with high precision (0.9ppb per second) 
  • One analyzer can be multiplexed with up to 8 cages
  • Synchronous coupling with Promethion Core and Field Metabolic Systems
  • Real time analysis with Promethion Live Software
  • No consumables or external calibration required

DESCRIPTION

Real-time measurement of discrete, small quantities of methane

The new Promethion Methane Gas Analyzer is a cutting-edge upgrade to our Promethion™ Core systems. Our methane analyzer is the only one available with the resolution and sensitivity to meet the demanding application of flow through respirometry. The methane analyzer data is synchronously added to the Promethion Core metabolic and behavioral data as well as the Promethion Stable Isotope Analyzer data.

Methane production from 5 mice. Mice 1 and 5 produced methane whereas mice 2, 3 and 4 produced almost no methane and no episodic releases.

Using this device with Promethion Core and the Stable Isotope Analyzer, a myriad of metabolic studies are now available including experimental manipulations of diet, pharmaceuticals, microbiome, transgenics, exercise, thermal exposure, age, and sex. For gnotobiotic studies, mice can be housed in our pathogen free isolation cages.

Experimental metrics include the number and magnitude of individual methane events, constitutive methane production, and cumulative methane production.

Human and other large animals – Measure constitutive methane production from breath in real time

Methane (red) and carbon dioxide (blue) production from a human before, during and after exercise. Both gasses were sampled continuously.

The Methane Analyzer can be coupled with the FMS indirect calorimetry system or the Promethion Room Calorimetry system for humans or when high resolution flow through measurements are required. The gas collection interface can be a mask, canopy, or custom enclosure.

View map of Promethion Core and Promethion Room Calorimetry academic installations

specs

Precision (1 second / 10 seconds / 100 seconds) [CH4]: 0.9ppb / 0.3ppb / 0.1ppb
[CO2]: 6ppm / 2ppm / 1ppm
[H2O]: 200ppm / 60ppm / 30ppm
Measurement Range (meets all specifications) [CH4]: 0-100 ppm standard
[CO2]: 0-20,000ppm
[H2O]: 0-30,000ppm
Flow time response  3Hz
Sampling Conditions Sample Temperature: -40° – 50 °C
Operating Temperature: 5° – 45 °C
Ambient Humidity: 0-99% relative humidity non-condensing
Data outputs WiFi, Ethernet, USB, MIU connection (8 ports), Serial (RS-232)
Power Requirements 10-30 VDC or 110/240 VAC
27W
120W Power supply/charger included
100Wh internal battery included, 3-hour autonomy
Dimensions (H x W x D) 12cm x 34 cm x 29.5 cm
6 in. x 13.4 in. x 11.6 in.
Weight 6.1 kg (13.5 pounds) with internal battery

downloads

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