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|description=[[Image:POS connector and cable connection.jpg|right|180px]]'''OroboPOS-Connector''' (blue POM), with male connection to [[OroboPOS]] sensor head (POS) and with cable and male plug fitting into | |description=[[Image:POS connector and cable connection.jpg|right|180px]]'''OroboPOS-Connector''' (blue POM), with male connection to [[OroboPOS]] sensor head (POS) and with cable and male plug fitting into [[O2k-Main Unit]]. | ||
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== Functions == | |||
::: The OroboPOS-Connector has several different functions: | |||
::::* It mechanically presses the [[POS]] against the [[glass chamber]], ensuring a tight fit. | |||
::::* It connects the [[POS]] electronically to the [[Main unit]] transmitting the signal. | |||
::::* In O2k Series A-C it also performs the current to voltage conversion / amplification. For Series D and upwards this function has been incorporated into the [[Main unit]]. For this reason OroboPOS connectors for Series A-C and for Series D are NOT interchangeable. The OroboPOS-Connector from O2k-series A-C must only be plugged into or unplugged from the O2k main unit with the O2k switched off. | |||
:::: The OroboPOS-Connector is sensitive to damage by [[ESD]] when disconnected from the [[O2k-Main Unit]] and when the POS head is removed. Further details: [[MiPNet14.01_ESD-damage]]. | |||
== Cleaning the body of the OroboPOS-Connector == | |||
:::: When experimental media or electrolyte (during [[MiPNet19.18B POS-service |service of the polarographic oxygen sensor OroboPOS]]) leak into the mechanical part of the OroboPOS-Connector, operation of the spring mechanism may be restricted. In such cases, the body of the OroboPOS-Connector should be washed with distilled water. To do so, screw the OroboPOS head onto the OroboPOS-Connector. Make sure that the plug connecting to the O2k-Main Unit does not get wet (protect with parafilm). Rinse the body of the OroboPOS-Connector with distilled water, pulling the spring-loaded part at the base several times. Salt crystals and media clogging the mechanical part are thus washed out. Wipe off the water while again pulling down the spring-loaded part. | |||
== Cleaning the electrical connections == | |||
::::# Unscrew the OroboPOS and check the electrical connections (the thread of the OroboPOS and the gold pin of the OroboPOS-Connector). | |||
::::# Remove any contaminating grease, salt crystals and moisture with a fine paper cloth, first dry and then with a fine paper cloth moistened with distilled or deionized water, then with a fine paper cloth moistened with 99.9 % ethanol. | |||
::::# If the thread of the OroboPOS and the gold pin of the OroboPOS-Connector are discolored or appear stained, clean repeatedly with a fine paper cloth moistened with 99.9 % ethanol until no more traces appear on the paper cloth used for cleaning. | |||
::::* Always let the connections (OroboPOS head and OroboPOS-Connector) dry well before use. If the O2k is used in a humid environment or a paper cloth moistened in water was used for cleaning the connection, the connector can be dried in an oven at up to 60 Β°C for 1-2 h. Follow the procedure with an [[Oxygen sensor test]] as a quality control of proper OroboPOS-Connector and OroboPOS performance. | |||
== Replacing the OroboPOS-Connector == | |||
:::: If you need to replace the Orobo-POS Connector, an [[OroboPOS-Connector Service]] may be possible. | |||
== Additional resources == | == Additional resources == | ||
Β» [[ | Β» [[MiPNet22.11 O2k-FluoRespirometer manual|O2k-Manual]] | ||
Revision as of 15:00, 25 July 2022
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Description
OroboPOS-Connector (blue POM), with male connection to OroboPOS sensor head (POS) and with cable and male plug fitting into O2k-Main Unit.
Reference: Product details and purchase information
Functions
- The OroboPOS-Connector has several different functions:
- It mechanically presses the POS against the glass chamber, ensuring a tight fit.
- It connects the POS electronically to the Main unit transmitting the signal.
- In O2k Series A-C it also performs the current to voltage conversion / amplification. For Series D and upwards this function has been incorporated into the Main unit. For this reason OroboPOS connectors for Series A-C and for Series D are NOT interchangeable. The OroboPOS-Connector from O2k-series A-C must only be plugged into or unplugged from the O2k main unit with the O2k switched off.
- The OroboPOS-Connector has several different functions:
- The OroboPOS-Connector is sensitive to damage by ESD when disconnected from the O2k-Main Unit and when the POS head is removed. Further details: MiPNet14.01_ESD-damage.
Cleaning the body of the OroboPOS-Connector
- When experimental media or electrolyte (during service of the polarographic oxygen sensor OroboPOS) leak into the mechanical part of the OroboPOS-Connector, operation of the spring mechanism may be restricted. In such cases, the body of the OroboPOS-Connector should be washed with distilled water. To do so, screw the OroboPOS head onto the OroboPOS-Connector. Make sure that the plug connecting to the O2k-Main Unit does not get wet (protect with parafilm). Rinse the body of the OroboPOS-Connector with distilled water, pulling the spring-loaded part at the base several times. Salt crystals and media clogging the mechanical part are thus washed out. Wipe off the water while again pulling down the spring-loaded part.
Cleaning the electrical connections
- Unscrew the OroboPOS and check the electrical connections (the thread of the OroboPOS and the gold pin of the OroboPOS-Connector).
- Remove any contaminating grease, salt crystals and moisture with a fine paper cloth, first dry and then with a fine paper cloth moistened with distilled or deionized water, then with a fine paper cloth moistened with 99.9 % ethanol.
- If the thread of the OroboPOS and the gold pin of the OroboPOS-Connector are discolored or appear stained, clean repeatedly with a fine paper cloth moistened with 99.9 % ethanol until no more traces appear on the paper cloth used for cleaning.
- Always let the connections (OroboPOS head and OroboPOS-Connector) dry well before use. If the O2k is used in a humid environment or a paper cloth moistened in water was used for cleaning the connection, the connector can be dried in an oven at up to 60 Β°C for 1-2 h. Follow the procedure with an Oxygen sensor test as a quality control of proper OroboPOS-Connector and OroboPOS performance.
Replacing the OroboPOS-Connector
- If you need to replace the Orobo-POS Connector, an OroboPOS-Connector Service may be possible.
Additional resources
Β» O2k-Manual
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