the restricted content you must first complete our This section lists the more common questions our customers have with regard to the moorLAB™. If you have a question you would like answered that does not appear below then please email us. We are happy to help!
Q. How is data transferred from the moorLAB™ system?
A. Unlike the DRT4 the moorLAB™ does not have an internal data memory so you will need to connect the system to a PC, chart recorder or data acquisition system to permanently record the trace. Every moorLAB™ will connect to your PC running Moorsoft for Windows/moorLAB via USB or serial ports. Convenient BNC connections are also provided on the rear panel to link straight to your chart recorder or data acquisition system (0 to 10 Volts) fully scalable.
Q. How many sites can I measure from simultaneously with the moorLAB™?
A. The moorLAB™ offers flexible channel expansion from the base single channel Server with additional Satellites. Up to 3 Satellites can be added to one Server so you can measure from 1,2,3 or 4 sites depending on your configuration.
Q. How often should the probes be calibrated?
A. We have some customers who calibrate daily and others less regularly. The important thing to bear in mind is that the room temperature should be close to the same each time you calibrate. There is a risk of 'over calibration' - excessive calibration throughout the day - which can be counterproductive if there are large temperature swings. This can result in changes in the Brownian motion of the polystyrene microspheres. We would normally recommend calibrating at least weekly during the course of a scientific investigation. Calibration is also a good indicator of probe condition. A damaged probe will not calibrate!
Q. Can I measure other signals at the same time as flux?
A. Yes, the moorLAB™ outputs Flux, Conc, Speed and DC to PC (Moorsoft for Windows/moorLAB). Flux+Conc or FLux+DC are output via analogue BNC connections. moorLAB™ signals can be integrated with those from other devices if you have spare input channels on your data acquisition system.
Q. Should the skin be cleaned before measurements?
A. Yes - we recommend using an alcohol wipe. Dry or flaky skin can be removed with sticky tape.