Sensor Module
one HOSTING SPACE for all your sensors
With its innovative design we have made the sensor module compatible with a wide range of sensors and all the openQCM devices.
The sensor module is designed in order to mount both 14mm and 25.4 mm (1 inch) sensors and quartzes with different fundamental frequencies.
The sensor module can mount both a microfluidic window with tubing interfaces and an open window for pipetting samples directly on the sensor surface.
Oring pressure regulation lever with magnetic counteraction
In order to host sensors with different thickness we designed a rotating mechanism that will provide a dual function. From one side it will be possible to regulate the cell height respect to the sensor surface. From the other hand it will be possible to fine-tuning the oring pressure above the quartz crystal surface. Our idea is to use a defined frequency shift as an indicator of the oring pressure upon the sensor.
Proximity electronics
The openQCM sensor module has a proximity electronics that ensure electrical connection with sensitive elements, using pogo-pins, and integrates an I2C temperature sensor characterized by a maximum resolution of 0.0625°C.
Case Dimension & Materials
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Dimensions: 66 x 50 x 26 mm
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Weight: 43 g
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Case Material: Nylon
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Fluidic window
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Materials: PMMA or PTFE
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Other materials: upon request
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14 mm internal volume: 50 µL
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25.4 mm internal volume: 200 µL (above the sensor)
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O-ring: FKM
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Open Window
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Materials: PMMA or PTFE
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Other materials: upon request
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Sample volume: range from 10 μl to 100 μl
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O-ring: FKM
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Electrical
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Power Supply: 3V3
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Typical operating current: 200 μA
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T sensor: I2C
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Quartzes Compatibility
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Frequency: from 1 to 25 MHz
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Hosting diameter: 14 mm and 25.4 mm (1 inch)
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Electrodes configuration: single side contact
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Quartz sensors contacts: pogo-pin
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