QwikLite® 200 Biosensor System Disposable Test Kit

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QwikLite® 200 Biosensor System
Technical Data Sheet

The QwikLite® 200 Biosensor System is used for testing of contaminants and performing toxicity assessments. Employing the latest in optics, electronics and software computing, the QwikLite® 200 Biosensor System combines several components into a small laboratory instrument. The optical, mechanical and electronic measurement system, weigh approximately 10 lbs.

QwikLite® 200 Biosensor System uses patented and proven technology to measure light output from bioluminescent plankton. The changes in light output from these marine organisms provide an excellent indication of toxic effects due to chemical compounds, effluents, and contaminated sediments.

The QwikLite® 200 Biosensor System integrates key testing and quality control requirements:

• Optics and electronics for measuring predictable changes in the physiology of small marine plankton.
  
  
• A microprocessor based software system containing the user interface, operation and control of the instrument, communications, and data are stored on board and retrievable via USB connection to PC.
  
  
• Automation of test sample inputs via bar code scanning ensure quality control.
  
  
• Disposable, single use test kits contain pre-packaged research organisms (plankton).