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|description='''Zero calibration''' is together with [[air calibration]] one of the two  steps of the [[MiPNet19.18D O2k-Series G and DatLab 6: Calibration |OroboPOS calibration]]. It is performed in the [[closed chamber]] after all the oxygen has been removed by the addition of [[dithionite]], see [[MiPNet06.03 POS-calibration-SOP]]. Unlike air calibration it is not necessary to perform a zero calibration each day.
|description='''Zero calibration''' is together with [[air calibration]] one of the two  steps of the OroboPOS calibration. It is performed in the [[closed chamber]] after all the oxygen has been removed by the addition of [[dithionite]] or by respiration of mitochondria or cells. Any incubation medium can be used for zero calibration with dithionite or sample. Unlike air calibration it is not necessary to perform a zero calibration each day.
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'''A zero calibration should be performed'''  
::: '''A zero calibration should be performed'''  
* From time to time as a record of instrumental performance: use the [[DatLab-Analysis templates|DatLab-Analysis template]] '''[[Media:O2 calibration.xlsx|O2 calibration.xlsx]]'''.
::::* From time to time as a record of instrumental performance: use the [[DatLab-Analysis templates|DatLab-Analysis template]] '''[[Media:O2 calibration.xlsx|O2 calibration.xlsx]]'''.


'''A zero calibration has to be performed'''
::: '''A zero calibration has to be performed'''


* When measurements are performed at low oxygen (<10 µM).
::::* When measurements are performed at low oxygen (<10 µM).
* Bracketing zero calibrations are required when measurements are performed near the limit of detection at oxygen concentrations close to 5 nM (0.005 µM).  
::::* Bracketing zero calibrations are required when measurements are performed near the limit of detection at oxygen concentrations close to 5 nM (0.005 µM).  
* When a new or serviced [[OroboPOS]] is used for the first time.
::::* When a new or serviced [[OroboPOS]] is used for the first time.
* When a new membrane was applied to the sensor.
::::* When a new membrane was applied to the sensor.
* When the [[gain (O2 channel)|gain]] is changed.
::::* When the [[gain (O2 channel)|gain]] is changed.
* When a new [[POS connector]] is used.
::::* When a new [[POS connector]] is used.




== Zero current ==
== Zero current ==
Each [[polarographic oxygen sensor]] has a zero current, i.e. a current [µAmp] that flows even at an oxygen concentration of zero, which is converted into a voltage [V] as the raw signal. This zero oxygen signal is taken into account by the zero calibration and can be expressed as % of the [[raw signal at air saturation]]. New OroboPOS have a zero signal below 1% of the signal at air saturation. For accurate calibration, the zero signal must be stable, which may be the case for zeor currents up to c. 5% of the signal at air saturation. The stability of the zero current can be assessed by keeping track of calibration values using the  "O2k-Calibration-list.xls" template.
:::: Each [[polarographic oxygen sensor]] has a zero current, ''i.e.'', a current [µAmp] that flows even at an oxygen concentration of zero, which is converted into a voltage [V] as the raw signal. This zero oxygen signal is taken into account by the zero calibration and can be expressed as % of the [[raw signal at air saturation]]. New OroboPOS have a zero signal below 1% of the signal at air saturation. For accurate calibration, the zero signal must be stable, which may be the case for zeor currents up to c. 5% of the signal at air saturation. The stability of the zero current can be assessed by keeping track of calibration values using the  "O2k-Calibration-list.xls" template.  
:» [[MiPNet19.18D O2k-Series G and DatLab 6: Calibration]].


A high or unstable zero current is usually caused either by the [[OroboPOS]], by the [[POS connector]] or by a bad connection between those two parts. Cleaning and applying [[contact oil]] to the gold pin and thread connecting the POS-Head and the POS-Connector frequently solves the problem. Otherwise, the problem has to be localized by [[switching components]].
:::: A high or unstable zero current is usually caused either by the [[OroboPOS]], by the [[POS connector]] or by a bad connection between those two parts. Cleaning and applying [[contact oil]] to the gold pin and thread connecting the POS-Head and the POS-Connector frequently solves the problem. Otherwise, the problem has to be localized by [[switching components]].


If the problem is located on the POS head an intensive [[sensor service]], should be applied at least two times. If this does not help the sensor probable has to be replaced.
:::: If the problem is located on the POS head an intensive [[sensor service]], should be applied at least two times. If this does not help the sensor probable has to be replaced.


If the problem is located at the POS connector cleaning the connection as described above should be tried again. If the problem was decreased but not solved by cleaning and applying contact oil, the cleaning process may have to be repeated several times. If cleaning the connector does not help the POS connector may have to be replaced.
:::: If the problem is located at the POS connector cleaning the connection as described above should be tried again. If the problem was decreased but not solved by cleaning and applying contact oil, the cleaning process may have to be repeated several times. If cleaning the connector does not help the POS connector may have to be replaced.


== Previous version in the O2k-Manual ==
::::» [[MiPNet19.18D O2k-Series G and DatLab 6: Calibration]]


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Revision as of 12:06, 14 May 2019


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Zero calibration

Description

Zero calibration is together with air calibration one of the two steps of the OroboPOS calibration. It is performed in the closed chamber after all the oxygen has been removed by the addition of dithionite or by respiration of mitochondria or cells. Any incubation medium can be used for zero calibration with dithionite or sample. Unlike air calibration it is not necessary to perform a zero calibration each day.

Abbreviation: R0

Reference: MiPNet06.03 POS-calibration-SOP, O2 calibration - DatLab


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A zero calibration should be performed
A zero calibration has to be performed
  • When measurements are performed at low oxygen (<10 µM).
  • Bracketing zero calibrations are required when measurements are performed near the limit of detection at oxygen concentrations close to 5 nM (0.005 µM).
  • When a new or serviced OroboPOS is used for the first time.
  • When a new membrane was applied to the sensor.
  • When the gain is changed.
  • When a new POS connector is used.


Zero current

Each polarographic oxygen sensor has a zero current, i.e., a current [µAmp] that flows even at an oxygen concentration of zero, which is converted into a voltage [V] as the raw signal. This zero oxygen signal is taken into account by the zero calibration and can be expressed as % of the raw signal at air saturation. New OroboPOS have a zero signal below 1% of the signal at air saturation. For accurate calibration, the zero signal must be stable, which may be the case for zeor currents up to c. 5% of the signal at air saturation. The stability of the zero current can be assessed by keeping track of calibration values using the "O2k-Calibration-list.xls" template.
A high or unstable zero current is usually caused either by the OroboPOS, by the POS connector or by a bad connection between those two parts. Cleaning and applying contact oil to the gold pin and thread connecting the POS-Head and the POS-Connector frequently solves the problem. Otherwise, the problem has to be localized by switching components.
If the problem is located on the POS head an intensive sensor service, should be applied at least two times. If this does not help the sensor probable has to be replaced.
If the problem is located at the POS connector cleaning the connection as described above should be tried again. If the problem was decreased but not solved by cleaning and applying contact oil, the cleaning process may have to be repeated several times. If cleaning the connector does not help the POS connector may have to be replaced.

Previous version in the O2k-Manual

» MiPNet19.18D O2k-Series G and DatLab 6: Calibration


MitoPedia methods: Respirometry 


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