MAPiQ™ Multi – Portable Gas Analyser (Oxygen & Carbon Dioxide)

The Bulgin MAPiQ™ Multi is a professional portable Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) gas analyser designed for Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) professionals working within the food manufacturing industry. Engineered specifically for the rapid verification of oxygen (O₂) and carbon dioxide (CO₂) concentrations inside modified atmosphere packaging, MAPiQ™ helps manufacturers ensure every pack leaving the production line meets product quality requirements and local and international food safety standards.

Approved by major Australian and New Zealand food gas (MAP) suppliers, MAPiQ™ has been developed to provide fast, reliable and repeatable gas analysis across a broad range of MAP food applications including fresh meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, bakery, fresh produce, ready meals and snack foods.

Combining a high-accuracy electrochemical oxygen sensor with an advanced Thermal Conductivity Detector for carbon dioxide, the analyser delivers accurate gas measurements in less than 20 seconds, allowing operators to verify packaging performance quickly and confidently on the production floor.

Key Features

• Measures Oxygen (O₂) and Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) from 0–100%
• Fast sample measurement in less than 20 seconds
• Calculates Nitrogen (N₂) as the balance gas
• High-accuracy electrochemical O₂ sensor
• High-performance (TCD) CO₂ sensing technology
• Large 3" colour touch screen display
• Pass/Fail alarm functionality for rapid QA verification
• Stores up to 10,000 measurement records
• Product Profiles for multiple food products
• Operator and production line traceability
• Bluetooth® printer compatibility (optional)
• USB CSV data export with no software required
• Rechargeable lithium polymer battery
• Portable handheld design with protective carry case
• Annual calibration with simple ambient oxygen verification between services

Typical Applications

• Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP)
• Fresh meat processing
• Poultry processing
• Seafood packaging
• Dairy products
• Fresh fruit and vegetables
• Bakery products
• Ready meals
• Snack foods
• Food packaging validation
• Production quality assurance
• Incoming and outgoing quality inspection

Why Verify Modified Atmosphere Packaging?

Modified Atmosphere Packaging relies on maintaining precise gas concentrations inside every package. Incorrect oxygen or carbon dioxide levels can reduce shelf life, affect product appearance, alter flavour and compromise product quality.

MAPiQ™ allows operators to quickly verify gas composition during production, helping identify packaging issues before products leave the manufacturing facility.

By incorporating programmable product profiles, pass/fail limits and operator identification, the analyser supports consistent quality control procedures while improving traceability across multiple production lines.

Technical Specifications

Intelligent Quality Control Features

MAPiQ™ has been designed to simplify routine quality assurance procedures by allowing users to create customised Product Profiles for different food products. Each profile can store:

• Product name
• Customer identification
• Product weight
• High and low O₂ alarm limits
• High and low CO₂ alarm limits
• Sample volume settings
• CO₂ response settings

Operators simply select the appropriate product profile before testing, significantly reducing setup time and improving consistency between production batches. Results are automatically stored together with the selected product, operator, production line, date and time for complete production traceability.

Data Management & Traceability

Every measurement can be saved within the analyser and exported as a standard CSV file for quality records and production reporting.

Each stored result includes:

• Date and time
• Product profile
• Operator ID
• Production line
• O₂ concentration
• CO₂ concentration
• Nitrogen balance
• Pass/Fail status

With storage for up to 10,000 measurements, MAPiQ™ provides a comprehensive audit trail for quality assurance and food safety programs.

Designed for Food Manufacturing

MAPiQ™ has been engineered specifically for food production environments, combining portability, intuitive operation and rapid measurement capability into a lightweight handheld instrument. The touch-screen interface, simple sampling procedure and optional Bluetooth® printer enable operators to obtain accurate results with minimal training while supporting routine production testing throughout the day.

Note: MAPiQ™ is intended for use by trained personnel responsible for quality assurance and packaging verification within food manufacturing operations. Regular calibration and routine maintenance should be carried out in accordance with the User Manual to maintain optimum measurement accuracy.

Built for Modern Food Production

From small food manufacturers through to high-volume production facilities, the Bulgin MAPiQ™ Multi provides a fast, accurate and dependable solution for verifying modified atmosphere packaging. By combining advanced gas sensing technology with intelligent data management and production traceability, MAPiQ™ helps food manufacturers protect product quality, maximise shelf life and demonstrate compliance with modern food production standards.