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Raturn®Controller
March 2009
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Movement Responsive Caging System
Bioanalytical
Systems, Inc
2701 Kent Avenue
West Lafayette
Indiana 47906 www.BASInc.com
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BASi products are trademarks of Bioanalytical Systems, Inc.
MANUFACTURER’S NOTE
This instrument, either wholly or in part, is manufactured for research purposes only. This instrument should be operated only by
trained laboratory personnel. Use for medical diagnosis is not intended, implied or recommended by the manufacturer. Use and
maintenance of this instrument and accountability for the same rests entirely with the user.
Bioanalytical Systems, Inc.
2701 Kent Avenue
West Lafayette, IN 47906
765.463.4527
www.BASInc.com on the web
BASI on the NASDAQ
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Safety Precautions The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation,
service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with
specific WARNINGS,CAUTIONS,orNOTES elsewhere in this manual may impair
the protection provided by the equipment. Such noncompliance would also violate safety
standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument.
Bioanalytical Systems, Inc. assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with
these requirements.
•For indoor use only.
•Ground the Instrument. To avoid electric shock, the instrument must be grounded with
the supplied power cable’s grounding prong.
•DO NOT exceed the operating input power, voltage, current level and signal type
appropriate for the instrument. Refer to the Installation Section for further information.
•Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the highly sensitive microcircuits in your
instrument. ESD damage is most likely to occur as the I/O connectors are being
connected or disconnected. Protect them from ESD damage by wearing a grounding
strap that provides a high resistance path to ground. Alternatively, ground yourself to
discharge any static charge built-up by touching the outer shell of any grounded
instrument chassis before the I/O connectors are connected or disconnected.
•DO NOT place the instrument in fluid or expose the internal elements and/or back panel
to fluid.
•DO NOT Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere. Do not operate the instrument in the
presence of inflammable gasses or fumes. Operation of any electrical instrument in such
an environment clearly constitutes a safety hazard.
•Keep Away from Live Circuits. Operators must not remove instrument covers.
Component replacement and internal adjustments must be made by qualified
maintenance personnel. Do not replace components with the power cable connected.
Under certain conditions, dangerous voltage levels may exist even with the power cable
removed. To avoid injuries, always disconnect the power and discharge circuits before
touching them.
•DO NOT Service or Adjust Alone. Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless
another person, capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation, is present.
•DO NOT Substitute Parts or Modify the Instrument. To avoid the danger of introducing
additional hazards, do not install substitute parts or perform unauthorized modifications
to the instrument. Return the instrument to the Bioanalytical Systems, Inc. Service
Department for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained in
operational condition.
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If you notice any unusual conditions as listed below, immediately terminate operation and
disconnect the power cable. Contact the Bioanalytical Systems, Inc. Service Department for
repair of the instrument. If you continue to operate without repairing the instrument, there is
a potential for hazard or damage to both the equipment and the operator.
•Instrument operates abnormally
•Instrument emits abnormal noise, smell, smoke or a spark-like light during operation
•Instrument generates high temperature or electrical shock during operation
•Power cable, plug or receptacle on instrument is damaged
•Foreign substance or liquid has penetrated the outer cover or cold-well of the
instrument.
•LCD displays an ERROR message
Throughout the course of this manual, the following will be used to designate important
information:
WARNING - This signifies an extreme hazard. Not following the instructions may result
in serious injury or death.
CAUTION - Following information relates to a hazard. If instructions are not followed
properly, it can result in irrevocable damage to the instrument.
NOTE - This implies that the following instructions are essential for the user to
understand in order to operate the equipment effectively.
Symbols:
Caution: Risk of Danger. User’s Manual must be consulted in all cases where this
symbol is marked.
Alternating current.
Fuse.
On (Supply).
Off (Supply).
Complies with European Union Directives
The European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
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Table of Contents
Section 1. Introduction ...............................1
Product Description: ·····························1
Features: ···································1
Components: ································1
Section 2. Installation ...............................2
Identification of Parts ·····························2
Environment ·································3
Installation Procedures ·····························5
Section 3. Using the Raturn .............................8
Collaring an Awake Animal ···························8
Hooking an Animal to the Raturn ························9
Running the Raturn ······························9
Section 4. Maintenance ..............................10
Cleaning and Care ······························10
Replacement Parts ······························10
Accessory Part Numbers ···························10
Section 5. Troubleshooting Guide .........................11
Section 6. Contact BASi ..............................12
Contact Information ·····························12
Shipping Damage ······························12
Limited Warranty ·······························12
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Section 1. Introduction
The BASi Raturn uses a patented technology to maintain the integrity and patency of
multiple sampling lines in an awake, freely moving animal.
Product Description: The Raturn System consists of a turntable and drive mechanism connected to a control box.
The animal is tethered to a balance arm with a flag marker. As the animal moves left or
right, the flag enters a sensor, which causes the cage to rotate in the opposite direction of
the movement, keeping lines from tangling.
Features: •Patented, swivel-free technology for freely moving animals
•Fast and easy installation
•Tethers and caging available for multiple species
•Easy clean up between experiments
Components: •The Raturn system is shipped in a single box.
•Raturn Controller
•Base plate
•Raturn Platter
•Raturn Motor
•Upright arm with socket screws
•Balance arm and tether
•Power Cord
•Spare O-rings
•Replacement animal collars
•Instruction Manual
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Section 2. Installation
Identification of Parts Raturn System
A: Balance arm and tether
B: Upright arm with screws
C: Raturn motor
D: Raturn platter
E: Base plate
F: Raturn controller
Raturn Controller
Front
A: Red indicator lights for Raturn disable
B: Red and green indicator lights for Raturn on or off
C: Control switch for Raturn turntable activation
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Back
A: Optical sensor plug port, for balance arm cable
B: Turntable plug port, for the Raturn motor
C: Raturn monitor port for animal activity cable (use only with Culex or Empis)
D: Outputs for animal activity monitoring
E: Plug port for power cable
F: Power switch
Environment General
•For indoor use only
•Place on a stable, level surface.
•Do not place the instruments in direct sunlight
Environmental Requirements
The Raturn is designed to operate under the following environmental conditions:
•Temperature: 10°C to 35°C
•Humidity: 15% to 50% (relative humidity)
•Pressure: 75 KPA – 106 KPA
•Altitude: < 2,000 meters
•Pollution Degree 2
CAUTION The Raturn must be protected from temperature extremes that could cause
condensation within the instrument.
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Power Source Requirements
The Raturn requires a power source that meets the following specifications:
•Voltage: 100-240 VAC (auto select)
•Frequency: 50-60 Hz
•Power Consumption: VA (max)
•Connections: The power cable uses a three-wire system in accordance with international
safety standards. When connected to an appropriate ac power outlet, this cable grounds
the instrument frame.
WARNING To protect against electrical shock, the power cable grounding prong MUST
NOT BE removed.
WARNING Failure to comply with these requirements may result in injury to both the
user and the equipment.
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Installation Procedures The Raturn system should always be placed on a stable, level surface to ensure proper
functioning. To install the Raturn, follow the instructions below.
1. Attach the black balance arm vertical support to the base plate using two socket head
screws. Orient the notch on the vertical support to the top and facing to the inside.
2. Remove the two nuts holding the screws on the underside of the balance arm.
3. Use a hex key to remove the hex screw on the pivot point of the balance arm. This
will allow you to remove the rearing sensor assembly and expose the screw under-
neath. WARNING: The balance arm will disengage from the mount. Be careful not
to drop the arm.
4. Install the balance arm mount on the support, using the two screws on the arm.
5. Replace the balance arm and rearing assembly and secure them with the hex screw.
Support the balance arm so that it stays in place during this procedure. WARNING:
Make sure the balance arm is properly secured with the hex screw before letting go.
CAUTION: The rearing tab on the balance arm must lie in the notch on the rearing
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sensor assembly. If it is not correctly placed, the rearing sensor will not be able to de-
tect rearing. CAUTION: The area around the balance arm should always be kept
free of cables or wires. Never run anything behind, under, or around the arm where it
could catch and interfere with the motion of the balance arm.
6. Slide the metal counterweight all the way to the back of the arm. Slide the black lock-
ing tab back until it contacts the counterweight. Check to see that the balance arm piv-
ots freely up and down.
7. Turn the black locking tab until it faces down. Slide the locking tab forward until it
contacts the vertical support. This will lock the balance arm in place. CAUTION:
Before using the Raturn with a freely moving animal, always unlock the balance arm
by sliding the locking tab back to allow the arm to move freely.
8. Slide the drive motor over the shoulder screws located in the corner of the base plate
9. While pushing back on the drive motor assembly, set the Raturn platter into place so
that the lip of the platter bearing rests on the base plate. You should hear or feel the
platter slot into place.
10. Release the motor and check to make sure that the O-ring is sitting against the side of
the platter. CAUTION: Failure to ensure proper placement of the Raturn platter
against the drive motor can result in improper turning of the platter.
11. Place the Raturn controller on a stable, level surface near the base plate. Make sure
that both the controller switch on the front panel and the power switch on the back
panel of the Raturn controller are set to OFF.
12. Plug the drive motor into the back of the Raturn controller
13. Plug the sensor cable from the balance arm into the back of the Raturn controller.
14. Plug the power cable into the back of the Raturn controller.
15. Plug the Raturn controller into a properly grounded outlet and turn the power switch
on the back panel to ON. CAUTION: When working with an animal connected to
the tether, always turn the Raturn controller to OFF or STANDBY. When finished, se-
curely close the cage door and then turn on the Raturn.
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16. To check proper functioning of the Raturn, make sure the black flag on the tether arm
is pointing forward and not contacting the sensor.
17. Turn the power switch on the back of the Raturn controller to ON. Turn the front panel
switch of the Raturn controller to ON (light will be green).
18. Manually rotate the tether arm so that the flag contacts the sensor. The motor should
activate and the turntable should rotate in the opposite direction from the tether arm.
19. Rotate the tether arm in the opposite direction so it contacts the other side of the sen-
sor. The turntable should once again rotate in the opposite direction. NOTE: If the
turntable fails to rotate properly, please see the Troubleshooting section of this
manual.
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Section 3. Using the Raturn
To use the Raturn system, install an animal in the system and turn the Raturn on.
Collaring an Awake
Animal
1. Form a loop with the collar and tighten it a few notches. CAUTION: Make sure that
the collar is looped so that the collar lock is facing toward the outside of the collar.
2. Slide the collar over the animal’s head. Tighten the collar by sliding a pinky finger un-
derneath the collar and tightening over your finger. The collar is tight enough when it
is snug against your finger.
3. Clip the excess length of collar with a pair of small wire clippers or scissors. Leave
only a few links so that you have a place to grip if it becomes necessary to tighten the
collar later.
4. The animal is now ready to be hooked to the Raturn.
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Hooking an Animal to the
Raturn
1. Press down on the top of the black tether to extend the metal hook.
2. For mice, slide the single hook around the collar at the back of the neck. For rats,
slide the hook around the collar at the back of the neck. A central “tooth” in the metal
hook should slide into one of the openings of the collar to properly secure it. CAU-
TION: The tether should never be hooked to the part of the collar that extends be-
yond the collar lock. This can cause the collar to tighten over time and the animal to
strangle. Always hook the tether to a central point in the collar. NOTE: It is helpful to
orient the collar so that the collar lock rests behind the head. This will prevent the an-
imal from catching a paw in the lock while grooming.
3. Release the tether to retract the hook and secure the animal.
Running the Raturn Once an animal is properly secured, set the tab on the front of the Raturn contoller to the
on position. When the controller is on, the green indicator light will be lit, and the Raturn
platter will rotate in response to the animal’s movement. CAUTION: Always leave the
Raturn on when an animal is collared and unsupervised. Failure to power on the Raturn
controller can cause an animal to strangle.
There are two “off” settings for the Raturn controller – off and disable. Both settings will
turn the Raturn platter off. When set to off, the red indicator light will be lit. When set to
disable, the two red indicator lights on the left and right of the controller will flash. This is
designed as a reminder to the user to turn the Raturn controller back on before leaving a
tethered animal in the system.
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Section 4. Maintenance
Cleaning and Care Proper care and cleaning are essential to the longevity and well-being of the Raturn.
Keeping the Raturn clean will circumvent most problems that the user may experience.
After each use:
Disassemble the turntable and motor. The turntable may be washed in a standard
laboratory washer, or by hand. The motor, Raturn controller, base plate and tether should
be wiped down with a standard laboratory disinfectant. WARNING: Do not submerge the
Raturn motor, controller, or balance arm. Do not allow liquid to enter the back panel of the
Raturn controller. This can pose an electrocution hazard.
Maintenance:
Every three months, check the O-ring on the motor. If the O-ring is cracked, dry, or worn,
replace it. To replace the O-ring, simply use your fingers to peel the old ring off of the
wheel on the motor. The new ring may then be slipped into place. NOTE: O-rings may
need to be replaced more or less frequently depending on laboratory conditions and
instrument use. Regular checking and maintenance will prevent problems.
Replacement Parts A-1845: Metal flag for wire tether
MD-1455R: Tether line with mounting bracket, wire, flags, and collar lock
MD-1550: Counter balanced sensor arm
MW-1502: Raturn sensor assembly with tether
MW-1503: Raturn turntable assembly (base plate and turntable)
MF-2050:Ozone resistant O-rings
Accessory Part Numbers MD-1460R: Mouse tether line with mounting bracket, wire, flags and collar lock.
CX-1214: Mouse tether for use with dual-species cage.
MF-5371:Replacement rat collars
MD-1365: Replacement mouse collars
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Section 5. Troubleshooting Guide
Problem: The motor runs, but the turntable is not turning, or
turning slowly.
1. Check the position of the turntable. Make sure that it is seated properly, and the
wheel of the motor is fully contacting the side of the turntable.
2. Check the condition of the O-ring. If it is cracked or worn down, replace it.
Problem: The turntable does not turn at all when the flag contacts
the sensor
1. Check to make sure that the Raturn controller is on (green light)
2. Check that the cable from the balance arm to the controller is fully plugged in, and
that none of the pins are bent.
3. If both of these things are okay, please call BASi service.
Problem: the turntable only turns in one direction
1. Make sure the cable from the balance arm to the controller is fully plugged in, and that
none of the pins are bent.
2. If the cable is properly secured, please call BASi service.
Problem: The balance arm does not have full range of movement
1. Check for obstructions around the back of the arm, such as wires, cables, etc.
2. Make sure the lock on the balance arm is disengaged.
3. Check that the balance arm is properly secured into the mount with the hex screw, and
pivots on the screw.
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Section 6. Contact BASi
Contact Information For questions about basic operations of this instrument, or in case of equipment failure,
please contact BASi and ask for Culex product support. For instruments that are out of
warranty and not covered under a service plan, a cost estimate for repair will be provided.
Bioanalytical Systems, Inc. (BASi)
2701 Kent Ave
West Lafayette, IN 47906
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
EMAIL: [email protected]
Shipping Damage Orders are normally shipped prepaid via a ground service and charges include an insurance
fee to cover loss or damage in transit. If you do not wish to pay for shipping insurance,
your order must also include a waiver saying that you take full responsibility for any
damage or loss incurred on the item once it leaves our dock. Claims on insured items
must be made within 30 days of the ship date.
1. For items shipped with insurance, please contact BASi order entry (800-845-4246 or
765-463-4527) for assistance.
2. Have the model and serial number of the damaged instrument available
3. Save the box and all packaging materials that accompanied the item for return ship-
ment to BASi
4. You will be given a Return Authorization Number (RA#). This number must be placed
on all labels and documents accompanying the returned product.
Limited Warranty BASi warrants equipment manufactured by the company to be free of defects in material
and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment, except as provided
hereinafter. This assumes normal usage under commonly accepted operating parameters
and excludes consumable products.
BASi agrees either to repair or replace, at its sole option and free of part charges to the
buyer, any parts of such instrumentation which, under proper and normal conditions of use,
prove to be defective within 90 days from the date of shipment. This warranty and remedy
are given expressly and in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose and constitutes the only warranty made
by BASi.
BASi neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it any other liability in
connection with the sale, installation, service or use of its instrumentation. BASi shall have
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no liability whatsoever for special, consequential, or punitive damages of any kind from any
cause arising out of the sale, installation, service or use of its instrumentation.
All products manufactured by BASi are tested and inspected prior to shipment. Upon
prompt notification by the Buyer, BASi will correct any defect in warranted equipment of its
manufacture either, at its option, by return of the item to the factory, or shipment of a
repaired or replacement part. BASi will not be obliged, however, to replace or repair any
piece of equipment which has been abused, improperly installed, altered, damaged, or
repaired by others. Defects in equipment do not include decomposition, wear, or damage by
chemical action or corrosion, or damage incurred during shipment.
Limited Obligations Covered by this Warranty
1. In the case of instruments not of BASi manufacture, the original manufacturer’s war-
ranty applies.
2. Shipping charges under warranty are covered only in one direction. The buyer is re-
sponsible for shipping charges to the factory if return of the part is required.
3. This warranty does not cover damage to valves, lamps, seals, or columns due to im-
proper installation by the buyer.
4. Thin-layer amperometric cells and working electrodes are limited to 60 days.
5. Warranty for valves is limited to 30 days.
6. Expendable items, including but not limited to microdialysis probes, reference elec-
trodes, chemical standards, prepared solutions, lights, fuses, O-rings, gaskets, glass
items, membranes and filters, are excluded from warranty.
7. Failure by the customer to perform normal and reasonable maintenance on instru-
ments will void warranty claims.
8. If the original invoice for the instrument is issued to a company which is not the com-
pany of the end user, and not an authorized BASi distributor, then all requests for war-
ranty must be processed through the company which sold the product to the end user,
and not through BASi or its distributors.
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