AC'SCENT® Technical Specifications

Testing Modes: Triangular Forced Choice
Binary Forced Choice
Yes / No (Audiometry protocol)
Direct Presentation
Ascending Concentration Series: Binary (2-fold) dilution series
Range: 23 to 216 (Nominal 10 to 100,000 Dilution Ratio)
Repeatability: Meets EN 13725:2003 (CEN) Olfactometry Standard requirements
Calibration: Factory calibrated with a "Calibration Mode" for verification and adjustment of flow rates
Presentation Flow Rate: Calibrated to both 10-liters per minute and 20-liters per minute. Convertible to other flow rates.
Presentation Device: AC'SCENT® SWIFT Nasal Mask
Presentation Face Velocity: 0.25 m/s at 20-lpm
Sample Delivery (Sniffing) Time: Adjustable from 1 to 60 seconds
Sample Delivery Method: Direct injection of the "odor sample" without a pump
Required Sample Volume: 5-liters consumed by 10 panelists using a 3-second sniff time at 20-lpm.
Dimensions: Width: 61cm (24 in.), Depth: 61cm (24 in.), Height: 138cm (54 in.)
Weight: 160 Kg (350 lbs)
Packaging: Steel console / cabinet
Air Supply: Dried and carbon filtered dilution air
Power Requirements: 115VAC, 60Hz, 5 Amps (230VAC/50Hz Available)
Control: PLC driven for automated increment through the ascending concentration series
Computer Interface: RS-232 Standard 9-pin serial output (9600 baud, N, 8, 1)
Data Display: Direct reading LCD Display
Data Processing: Manual or optional on-line PC/laptop computer for calculations
Data Storage and Management: AC'SCENT® DataSense™ Olfactometry Software application for automatic data input, calculations, and database.
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