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::::# Fill the O2k-Chambers with medium or water and perform [[Oxygen_calibration_-_DatLab]] following the SOP as in [[MiPNet06.03_POS-calibration-SOP]].
::::# Fill the O2k-Chambers with medium or water and perform [[Oxygen_calibration_-_DatLab]] following the SOP as in [[MiPNet06.03_POS-calibration-SOP]].
::::# When the O2 slope neg. signal is stable, empty the O2k-Chambers (keep recording!), mark the event (F4) and describe it in the 'Event' window.
::::# When the O2 slope neg. signal is stable, empty the O2k-Chambers (keep recording!), mark the event (F4) and describe it in the 'Event' window.
::::# Switch the [[OroboPOS]] between O2k-Chambers A and B. This is a good opportunity to [[OroboPOS-Connector#Cleaning_the_electrical_connections|clean]] the gold contacts and apply [[Contact oil]] to the gold pin and thread connecting the [[OroboPOS-Connector]]s and sensors. It is not necessary to remove the seal tip and the mounted membrane from the [[OroboPOS]]. When disconnecting a sensor from the [[OroboPOS-Connector]], prevent damage by electrostatic discharge by following the guidelines: [[MiPNet14.01 ESD-damage]].
::::# Switch the [[OroboPOS]] between O2k-Chambers A and B. This is a good opportunity to clean the gold contacts of the [[OroboPOS-Connector]]s and sensors: [[OroboPOS-Connector#Cleaning_the_electrical_connections|Cleaning the electrical connections]]. It is not necessary to remove the seal tip and the mounted membrane from the [[OroboPOS]]. When disconnecting a sensor from the [[OroboPOS-Connector]], prevent damage by electrostatic discharge by following the guidelines: [[MiPNet14.01 ESD-damage]].
::::# Refill the O2k-Chambers with pre-warmed medium, mark and denote the Event (''e.g.'', Sensors swapped).
::::# Refill the O2k-Chambers with pre-warmed medium, mark and denote the Event (''e.g.'', Sensors swapped).
::::# Repeat the O2-Sensor test as in 1).
::::# Repeat the O2-Sensor test as in 1).

Revision as of 14:35, 9 March 2020


high-resolution terminology - matching measurements at high-resolution


Oxygen sensor test

Description

The O2 sensor test is an important component of the MitoFit Quality Control System. The OroboPOS sensor test is described in detail in MiPNet06.03 POS-calibration-SOP, is performed after switching on the Oroboros O2k, and is required as a basis of technical service of the instrument.

Abbreviation: POS test

Reference: MiPNet06.03 POS-calibration-SOP


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O2 sensor test
» 1. Service and preparation
» 1a. O2k-Manual: POS-service
» 1b. O2k-Protocols SOP: O2k-cleaning
» 2. POS-calibration SOP
» 2a. Stirrer test
» 2b. O2k-Manual: O2k-calibration

Figure 2. POS Quality control using the DatLab protocol (MiPNet06.03 POS-calibration-SOP)

1. Even before final equilibration, perform a stirrer test [F9], switching both stirrers automatically off an on.
2. About 20 min are required for approximate air equilibration after temperature equilibration of the incubation medium, visualized as stabilization of the Peltier power(Fig. 2; time scale is 1:10h:min).
Quality control a: Upon automatic re-start of the stirrer (On), the increase of the oxygen signal should be rapid and monoexponential.
Quality control b: The raw signal (blue plot; 1 V = 1 μA at gain 1)should be close to 1 to 3V at 25 to 37 °C at sea level up to 1,000 m altitude, in the range of pb 101 to 90 kPa (at gain setting of 2 the raw signal [V] would betwo times higher).
3. Within 40 min, the oxygen signals should be stable with O2 slope (uncorrected) close to zero(Fig. 2).
Quality control c: Signal noise should be low, reflected in a noise of the O2 slope (red plot) within ±2 (±4 is acceptable) pmol∙s−1∙mL−1at a data recording interval of 2 s and 40 data points selected for calculation of the slope (Fig. 2).
4. Set a mark on the oxygen signal (R1) and click on O2 Calib. to open the DatLab O2calibration window.
Quality control d: The slope uncorrected should be within ±1 pmol∙s−1∙mL−1averaged across the section of the experiment marked as R1 for air calibration(d).The recorded POS signal should be close to the previous calibration under identical experimental conditions. See O2-Calibration window (Fig. 2; b’).
5. Continue with a complete instrumental O2background test(MiPNet14.06)or simply close the chamber and if required perform a zero oxygen calibration.
Quality control e: After closing the chamber, select plot Y2 and set mark J°1. Background slope (neg.) should be within 2.5 ± 1 pmol∙s−1∙mL−1.
  • Flux values higher than 4.0 pmol∙s−1∙mL−1 indicate a biological contamination.
  • Flux values lower than 1.5 pmol∙s−1∙mL−1:
  1. Air bubbles in the closed chamber: switch on the illumination of the O2k and inspect the chamber through the front window. Remove any air bubbles.
  2. A large volume of medium collected in the receptacle of the stopper: siphon off excess medium.
  3. A larger chamber volume: check O2k-Chamber volume calibration.
Quality control f: The zero signal at mark R0 for zero calibration (not shown) should be <2% of R1 (stable at <5% is acceptable).


Troubleshooting

General

The O2 sensor test does not only serve to evaluate the function of the OroboPOS, but many other components of the O2k have to function according to specifications for a high-resolution oxygen signal to be obtained:
  1. USB-Cable 2.0\Type A-B not properly connected to the O2k and PC or Laptop.
  2. O2k-Chamber not properly positioned, such that O2 sensors are not connected to the medium.
  3. OroboPOS-Membranes defective or not properly applied.
  4. OroboPOS-Connector contaminated gold contacts; plugs not properly connected to the sockets of the O2k-Main Unit.
  5. OroboPOS contacts not cleaned. In rare cases, Pen-Contact Oil might be used.
  6. OroboPOS-Electrolyte Powder contaminated, inappropriate water used for dissolving the powder.
  7. O2-Zero Powder not properly handled; confused with OroboPOS-Polishing Powder.
  8. OroboPOS not properly serviced; not properly mounted to the OroboPOS-Connector; or defective POS head.
  9. Room temperature not sufficiently stable.
  10. Stirrer-Bar\white PVDF\15x6 mm not added to the chamber, or stuck and not rotating.
  11. O2k-Barometric Pressure Transducer not properly calibrated.
  12. O2k-Peltier Temperature Control defective electronics.
  13. O2k-Electromagnetic Stirrer Twin-Control defective electronics.
  14. O2k-Main Basic not properly connected; other defective hardware.


If the signal remains off scale (9.99 V) or very low (< 1 V) at air saturation (25 to 37 °C; lower signals at lower temperatures): Many components may be responsible, and an electronic defect of the O2k-Main Unit must be carefully excluded.
  1. Check settings for Gain (use Gain 1) and Polarization voltage (use 800 mV). If these settings were incorrect, the off-scale problem may be solved simply by using the standard settings.
  2. Empty the chamber with the O2k running and connected to DatLab. Switch the stirrer off. Disassemble theOroboPOS from the OroboPOS-Connector as exemplified.» O2k-Videosupport: Disassembly of OroboPOS. Leave the sensor attached to the POS connector, and the POS connector plugged into the O2k-Main Unit. Record the signal for some minutes. The raw signal should normalize to a value >1 V and <3 V (Gain 1). If so, the O2k-Chamber assembly was problematic (application problem), and re-assembly will solve the problem. » O2k-Videosupport: Insert O2k-Chamber.
  3. Remove the sensor head from the sensor connector, which remains plugged into the O2k-Main Unit. If the raw signal is not stable at 0 V, a defect of the OroboPOS-Connector is indicated.
  4. Remove the plug of the OroboPOS-Connector from the O2k-Main Unit. A signal of 0.4 V, which remains stable when changing the gain, is a strong indication of an electronic problem in the O2k-Main Unit.
    1. For O2k-Series D and higher: The signal should be 0 V, otherwise an electronic problem of the O2k-Main Unit is indicated.
    2. For O2k-Series A to C: The signal should be off-scale (+/- 9.99 V), otherwise an electronic problem of the O2k-Main Unit is indicated.

Switch components approach

If specifications given in the POS-SOP are not obtained: switch components for locating the problem.

O2k-QCS


(Switch components troubleshoot approach to be provided as a Instrumental DL-Protocol within the new software)

  1. Fill the O2k-Chambers with medium or water and perform Oxygen_calibration_-_DatLab following the SOP as in MiPNet06.03_POS-calibration-SOP.
  2. When the O2 slope neg. signal is stable, empty the O2k-Chambers (keep recording!), mark the event (F4) and describe it in the 'Event' window.
  3. Switch the OroboPOS between O2k-Chambers A and B. This is a good opportunity to clean the gold contacts of the OroboPOS-Connectors and sensors: Cleaning the electrical connections. It is not necessary to remove the seal tip and the mounted membrane from the OroboPOS. When disconnecting a sensor from the OroboPOS-Connector, prevent damage by electrostatic discharge by following the guidelines: MiPNet14.01 ESD-damage.
  4. Refill the O2k-Chambers with pre-warmed medium, mark and denote the Event (e.g., Sensors swapped).
  5. Repeat the O2-Sensor test as in 1).
  6. Repeat step 2).
  7. Switch the OroboPOS-Connector between O2k-Chambers A and B.
  8. Repeat step 4), mark and denote the Event (e.g. Connectors swapped). Please note that OroboPOS remain in the same chamber as before ( NO swap).
  9. Repeat the O2-Sensor test as in 1).
  10. Repeat step 2).
  11. Repeat the OroboPOS swap as in step 3), mark and denote the Event (e.g., Sensors swapped).
  12. Repeat the O2-Sensor test as in 1).
  13. Repeat the O2-Sensor test with your original setup, i.e., OroboPOS and OroboPOS-Connector in their original O2k-Chambers.

Next step - O2k Quality Control 2: MiPNet14.06 Instrumental O2 background

Question: We have a problem located in the O2k-Chamber B, its OroboPOS is not providing the recommendation specifications of MiPNet06.03_POS-calibration-SOP. I am attaching an image to visualize the issue. I have performed the POS service 6 times including cathode and anode cleaning as in O2k-Videosupport, OroboPOS-Holder exchange, O2k-Chamber disassembly followed by assembly, and stirrers exchange. Nevertheless, the signal is always very bad. The data is attached (2019-11-28).

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Answer:

1. To discern the origin of your observed noisy signal - could you perform a switch approach by recording the QC1: Oxygen sensor test within one measurement DLD file including switch of the OroboPOS between chamber A and B, 'ie.':

  1. O2k-Chamber A with OroboPOS A + OroboPOS-Connector A and O2k-Chamber B with OroboPOS B + OroboPOS-Connector B followed by
  2. O2k-Chamber A with OroboPOS B + OroboPOS-Connector B and O2k-Chamber B with OroboPOS A + OroboPOS-Connector A followed by
  3. O2k-Chamber A with OroboPOS B + OroboPOS-Connector A and O2k-Chamber B with OroboPOS A + OroboPOS-Connector B followed by
  4. O2k-Chamber A with OroboPOS A + OroboPOS-Connector B and O2k-Chamber B with OroboPOS B + OroboPOS-Connector A.

2. Perform a complete POS-service (including cathode cleaning, anode cleaning, dry the connector with a clean and dry tissue after the service) as explained in MiPNet06.03_POS-calibration-SOP.

3. Perform the QC1: Oxygen sensor test after the complete POS-service and send me the resulting files for further evaluation.

Customer feedback: Following the quality control tests I have obtained a drastic signal improvement. The data is attached (2020-01-13).

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2020-01-13 P1-ChA-SeA-CoB-2 ChamberB.png


Keywords: Oxygen signal


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