MoistureMap MM 200 - Assessing Hydration Distribution and Texture Properties 18 Wherever moisture distribution plays a role, the MoistureMap MM 200 is an ideal imaging addition to the purely quantitative measurements. • Efficacy testing of cosmetics & pharmaceuticals & surfactants • Sun damage and illustration of skin lesions and scars. • To map the hair moisture level Advantages • Flat sensor surface (no metal rim) for comfortable placement on the skin. • Quick and easy to handle: image capture/ live image by a button on the probe handle. • Spring loaded sensor • In-vivo skin measurement and also in-vitro applications can be performed. • Calibrated probe, no further calibration by the user. What Does It Measure? The MoistureMap MM 200 is a device, featuring a capacitance based sensor comparable to the renowned L‘Oreal SkinChip®*. The sensor gives graphic information on the near surface hydration distribution and the micro-topography of skin and other tissues (textiles, plants, etc.). The sensor measures the penetration of the electromagnetic field. On the 18.0 x 12.8 mm silicon chip of the sensor, over 90,000 capacitors are located. Conductive material e.g. water will reflect the signal making the resulting pixel darker while non-conductive material will make the signal penetrate farther inside, and the resulting pixel will be lighter on a scale of 255 grey levels. Rather than absolute moisture figures, the MoistureMap indicates the distribution of hydration on the skin surface. With a special image analysis software, the image can be evaluated in different ways. Automatic saving of the images (.jpg) under study name Video possible (.avi). Evenness of the hydration is displayed in 5 different colours and a histogram. Additionally topographic measurements (profile, corner density, anisotropy index) give interesting aging parameters. Selection and comparison of 1-2 regions of interest, (ROI). Easy export of all images and results to Excel®. Up to six images together with their complete results can be compared in one overview. The only instrument working side by side with the established Corneometer® and Tewameter®. *The MoistureMap is licensed worldwide under the L‘Oreal patent for the Skin Chip® (EP 1 438 922 B1). A variety of articles on the measurement principle of the Skin Chip® (same as MoistureMap) has been published. Protective coating iS Results @ Data Manager Go Device Manager ® Settings ® Information Exit Application Grey Index Permittivity Index Courage + Khazaka electronic GmbH since 1986 Mathias-Bruggen-Str. 91 ■ 50829 Koln ■ GERMANY Technical Data Device: Dimensions: 13 x 14.6 x 5 cm, Weight: approx. 1.5 kg, Power supply: external 100-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz, DC 12V/4A, Port: USB 2.0, type B connector Probe: Dimensions: length: 16.6 cm, measurement head: 4.3 x 3 cm, Weight: approx. 90 g, Active measurement area: 18,0 x 12.8 mm, Sensor size: 256 x 360 pixel, Sensor resolution: 508 DPI 8Bit/pixel, Measurement principle: relative permittivity; MoistureMap in-vitro Adapter (optional): Dimensions: 23 cm (H) x 8 cm x 8 cm, Weight: 220 g Technical changes may be made withou