Aryballe Knowledge Base

NeOse Advance

Published May 20th, 2021 by Aryballe Communications

NeOse Advance Overview NeOse Advance is an odor detection device that enables detection and recording of odors in near real-time. It is operated by Aryballe Suite, an application software bundle that executes protocols, allows for adjustment of experimental parameters, analyzes recorded data and provides reports. With its two inlets, the NeOse Advan

Best Practices for using Aryballe Devices

Published February 13th, 2023 by Aryballe Communications

Best Practices for using Aryballe Devices – Tips and Tricks NeOse Advance and its accessories are analytical equipments that must be used accurately and consistently to generate reliable results. Environmental conditions Ensure that you are working in a stable environment over the course of your experiment, in terms of both temperature an

General EHS Guidelines

Published May 19th, 2021 by Aryballe Communications

Usage The NeOse Advance and associated bundle accessories (HeptaValve Mini and/or Amplifier) are operated in connection with the Aryballe Suite Software Tools. See the Aryballe Suite manual for full instructions. Important Handling Information Do not open or disassemble the NeOse Advance product or associated accessories, such as the HeptaValve

Starting an Experiment

Published February 13th, 2023 by Aryballe Communications

Starting Experiment Checklist 1. Prepare vials 24 hours before your experiment: equilibrate empty vials by opening them and storing overnight. This enables similar humidity conditions between vial and the external environment. 2. Prepare samples Mix stock solutions before transferring to test vials (vortexing is preferred, hand swir

Aryballe Suite

Published May 19th, 2021 by Aryballe Communications

Aryballe Suite Overview Aryballe Suite is the proprietary software provided with the NeOse Advance used in the acquisition and analysis of odor data. Computer specifications The user will need a computer operating under the following minimum requirements: Microsoft Windows user account with Administrator rights 10 Professional (64-bits), build 18

Shutting Down

Published February 13th, 2023 by Aryballe Communications

Shut Down Checklist 1. Unplug the NeOse Advance from the laptop: disconnect the USB cable. 2. Disconnect the NeOse Advance from the HeptaValve Mini by unscrewing the connectors on NeOse Advance. 3. Disconnect the NeOse Advance from the Amplifier by unscrewing the connector on the NeOse Advance. 4. Place translucent

Amplifier

Published July 1st, 2021 by Aryballe Communications

Overview of the Amplifier The Amplifier operates in association with the NeOse Advance device. While odor signals can be measured with the NeOse Advance alone if their intensity reaches a certain threshold (dependent on the VOC or mixture of VOCs tested), the Amplifier allows to improve the limit of detection of our sensors by simply connecting it t

HeptaValve Mini

Published May 20th, 2021 by Aryballe Communications

HeptaValve Mini Overview The HeptaValve Mini is made up of the following parts: HeptaValve Mini main box 8 beige-colored PEEK tubes (connecting the HeptaValve Mini to the sample vials and the baseline material/compound) 8 PEEK connectors 1 translucent PTFE tubing, pre-assembled with connectors at each extremity (one black Luer connector, one beige P