DSI 600-2100-001 User manual

Life Science SuiteTM
Plethysmograph Chambers
Manual
Model: 600-2100-001, 600-2200-001, 600-2400-001, 600-2500-001, & 600-2600-001
Manual: MU00249-001
Revision 57
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http://www.datasci.com
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Plethysmograph Chamber Manual Contents •i
Contents
Overview 1
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................1
Components...............................................................................................................................2
Rat Head-Out Plethysmograph Chamber ....................................................................2
Mouse Head-Out Plethysmograph Chamber...............................................................5
Rat Unrestrained Whole Body Plethysmograph Chamber ..........................................8
Mouse Unrestrained Whole Body Plethysmograph Chamber...................................12
Accessories..............................................................................................................................18
Operation 22
Setup and Operation ................................................................................................................22
DSI Head-Out Chambers Animal Loading Tips........................................................22
DSI Whole Body Chamber Animal Loading Tips.....................................................23
Maintenance and Cleaning.......................................................................................................23
Appendix A 24
Specifications...........................................................................................................................24
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................25
Insufficient Screen Resistance...................................................................................25
Compromised Neck Seal...........................................................................................26
Incorrect Gain Settings..............................................................................................26
Turbulent Air Flow....................................................................................................26
Animal Acclimation ..................................................................................................27
Product Issue Report 28
Product Issue Report Form......................................................................................................28
Feature Request 29
Feature Request Form..............................................................................................................29

Plethysmograph Chamber Manual Contents •1
Overview
Introduction
The DSI plethysmograph chambers are designed and built for optimal performance
along with the Ponemah Physiological Platform and DSI telemetry systems. Product
offerings in this document include the Rat Head-Out Plethysmograph Chamber, the
Mouse Head-Out Plethysmograph Chamber, the Guinea Pig Unrestrained Whole
Body Plethysmograph Chamber, the Rat Unrestrained Whole Body Plethysmograph
Chamber, and the Mouse Unrestrained Whole Body Plethysmograph Chamber.

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Components
Rat Head-Out Plethysmograph Chamber
Rat Head-Out Plethysmograph Chamber (600-2100-001) pictured on a telemetry RPC1 receiver plate

Plethysmograph Chamber Manual Contents •3
Rat Head-Out Plethysmograph Chamber components:
1. Rat Head-Out Plethysmography Chamber Accessory (Front) (600-
2110-001)
2. Squeeze plate mechanism (600-2112-001)
3. Rat Head-Out Plethysmography Chamber Accessory (Rear) (600-
2111-001)

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The Rat Head-Out Plethysmograph Chamber (600-2100-001) is packaged with the
following items:
1. Taper Plug 5/16 to ½ OD
2. 1/8-27 NPT to 1/8 barb
3. 1/8-27 NPT to 1/8-27 NPT
4. 1/8-27 NPT Plug
5. 1/8-27 NPT to ¼-28 UNF
6. Tygon tubing 1/8 in. ID (24 in. long)
7. Extra Pneumotachograph Screens (3)
8. Neck seals (2) 0.80 diameter hole
9. Neck seals (2) 0.95 diameter hole
10. Taper Plug 1 1/32 to 1 17/64 OD
11. Knurled thumb screw
12. Neck seals (2) silicon 0.75 hole
13. Neck seals (2) silicon 0.875 hole
14. Input block

Plethysmograph Chamber Manual Contents •5
Mouse Head-Out Plethysmograph Chamber
Mouse Head-Out Plethysmograph Chamber (600-2200-001)
Mouse Head-Out Plethysmograph Chamber (600-2200-001) components:
1. Body Chamber

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2. Head Mount Plate
3. Head Plate
4. Screw Pan HD 10-32x7/8
5. Knurled Thumb Nut
6. Female Luer Adaptor
7. Male Luer Plug
8. Male Luer Intergral Lock Ring
9. 1/8 dia x 3/16 screw
10. Stack Airway
11. Screen Retainer Plate
12. Pneumotachograph Screen
13. Black Silicone O-Ring
14. Screw Pan HD 4-40 x 7/16
15. Push Rod Guide
16. Push Rod Retainer Plate Seal
17. Red Silicone O-Ring Seal
18. Black Silicone O-Ring Seal
19. Screw Pan HD 4.40 x 1/4
20. Block Transducer Connection
22. Push Rod Assembly
The Mouse Head-Out Plethysmograph Chamber (600-2200-001) is packaged with
the following items: