The Model 280i NOA is used for measurement of NO in exhaled breath and
measurement of nitrite, nitrate/nitrite and nitrosothiols in biological fluids, cell
culture media, and other liquid samples. A schematic of the 280i NOA is shown in
Figure 1-1 and consists of the following major components:
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Sampling Inlet Systems
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Sample Flow Control Device
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Ozone Flow Control Module
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Ozone Generator
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Chemiluminescence Reaction Chamber and Optical Filter
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Photomultiplier Tube and Cooled Housing
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Vacuum Pump and Chemical Trap
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Front Panel Display
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Four Button Keypad
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PMT Amplifier
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Power Supply
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Analog to Digital Converter
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Microprocessor and Output Electronics
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Analog, Printer, and RS-232 Outputs
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Exhalation Pressure Transducer
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Optional Thermal Mass Flowmeter
Sample Inlet Systems
The
NOA
280i
complete range of sample
inlet
systems
measurement of NO and its
reaction products including:
• Gas Sampling Kit for
measurement
phase
NO.
The
includes a Nafion
0.45 µm particle filter,
PVC sampling lines with
®
Luer
adapters and a
calibration tee.
GE Analytical Instruments ©2006
has
a
for
of
gas-
kit
®
drier,
Figure 1-1: Schematic of Model 280i Nitric
1-5
Oxide Analyzer
DLM 14291 Rev. A