- You are striving to explore real-life high pressure and high temperature conditions
For the standard configuration the pressure and temperature can be set to a maximum of 200 Bar and 150 °C respectively, but the instrument can also be configured after your specific needs - You want to expand your possibilities
The system is built upon the versatile and modular QSense Explorer providing plenty of add-ons if you want to widen your view
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QSense High Pressure
The system provides you with the opportunity to explore real-life conditions of high pressure and high temperature in your experimental set up.

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Let's dive into the specifications for QSense High Pressure.
Measurement range and capacity
Measurement channels | 1 |
Working temperature* | 4 to 150 °C, controlled via the software, stability ± 0.02 °C |
Working pressure | 90 to 200 bar (with the alternative peristaltic pump measurements can also be performed at ambient pressure) |
Sensors (frequency range) | 5 MHz (1-72) |
Number of measured harmonics |
7, allows for full viscoelastic modeling |
Sample and fluidics
Minimum sample volume, stagnant mode | ~ 40 μl |
Minimum sample volume, flow mode | ~ 200 μl |
Flow rates | 25-150 μl/min applicable for QSense setup (Peristaltic pump settable to 0-1 ml/min) |
Additional info | Note that the system liquid to be used in the QSense High Pressure System may require a fume hood or point exhaustion |
Performance characteristics
Maximum time resolution | 300 datapoints per second (each datapoint represents an f and D value) |
Sensitivity/limit of detection and noise | Refer to performance in different modes, for more info visit QSense Explorer product page |
Long-term stability* | Frequency: < 1 Hz/h Dissipation: < 0.15∙10-6 Temperature: < 0.02˚C/h |
*The temperature stability depends on variations in how the ambient affects the warming or cooling of the chamber. The specified temperature stability may not be reached if the room temperature changes more than ± 1° C, if there is a draft or a heat source nearby. The specifications above are valid for this configuration. All specifications are subject to change without notice.
QSoft and Dfind software
QSense softwares are designed for you to make the most out of your QCM-D measurements. QSoft is collecting your data whereas Dfind makes your analysis easier.
Dfind features
- A complete analysis toolbox
One software for all your needs - Intuitive interface
Dfind supports you all the way through your analysis process - from data preparation to final reporting - Guided modelling
To take you through your analysis step by step - Material library
Configuring your modelling setup is easy, just select your sample material from the list - Autoplotting
Visualizes your results throughout the whole analysis - Smart tools
Dfind offers several analysis methods including shifts, rates and slopes to help you extract the information you need - Analyze all data in one go
To save your time, Dfind allows you to review, model and analyze multiple data sets in one go
Computer requirements
Required
- PC with 64-bit Windows 7 SP1, 8, 8.1 or 10
- At least 1366×768 px screen resolution
- At least 4 GB RAM
Recommended
- 1920×1080 Full HD screen resolution.
- At least 8 GB RAM
- At least 50 GB HD space
- Core i5 5th generation Intel (or comparable) processor or better
Electrochemistry Module
For simultaneous QCM-D and electrochemistry measurements on the same surface. Enables cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance measurements to explore polymer behavior, electrostatic interactions, corrosion etc.
Ellipsometry Module
Enables simultaneous QCM-D and ellipsometry measurements on the same surface, which allows for quantification of solvent content in the film. It also gives a refined analysis of the morphological changes of the adsorbed film.
Window Module
The Window Module allows optical access to the sensor surface through a sapphire window. It enables experiments with UV-induced reactions and when used in the QSense Explorer chamber, the compact design also enables microscopy studies of reactions on the sensor.
What our customers say
Our instruments are present at many prestigious universities and research facilities worldwide. Take a minute to find out what others say about QSense High Pressure.
Prof. Dennis R. Heldman, The Ohio State University
"Our laboratory uses the QSense High Pressure QCM-D system for the study of the reactions occurring at the interface between a surface and a high-protein liquid food. Information about the rate of fouling on the surface and the composition of the foulant has provided new and important insights before scale-up to pilot and commercial-scale experiments with a focus on the contributions of flow characteristics over the surface. These new and different insights provide our laboratory and others with a completely new and different dimension to our research.”

The Ohio State University
Ohio State University, OSU, is the highest-ranked public university in Ohio and home to the Department of Food Science and Technology. The work of Prof. Dennis R. Heldman centers around food engineering, with emphasis on process design to achieve maximum efficiency and optimum food product quality.
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