Kent Scientific SomnoSuite User manual

SomnoSuite®
Low Flow Anesthesia System
for Mice and Rats
User’s Guide

©2019 Kent Scientific Corporation, Documentation Version 1.02 for On-Unit Help Version 4.02
and Firmware Revision 2.0.1 - August 2019
SomnoSuite®
Anesthesia System
User’s Guide
Technical Help: 860-626-1172

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
System Components ....................................................................1
Navigating SomnoSuite.............................................................. 2
SomnoSuite®
Small Animal Anesthesia................................................................... 3
Set Up Hardware .......................................................................... 3
Initial Setup ................................................................................... 8
Procedure for Use ....................................................................... 8
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................12
System Customization
Custom Run Screen ....................................................................13
Alarms............................................................................................15
RoVent®
Set Up Hardware .........................................................................17
Initial Setup ................................................................................. 19
Procedure for Use..................................................................... 20
Raw Override Mode...................................................................24
Troubleshooting .........................................................................25
MouseSTAT®
Set Up Hardware ........................................................................28
Initial Setup .................................................................................28
Procedure for Use......................................................................29
Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 30
MouseSTAT Sensor Maintenance .......................................... 30
TOC Continued ...

CapnoScan®
Set Up Hardware .........................................................................31
Initial Setup .................................................................................32
Procedure for Use......................................................................33
Troubleshooting .........................................................................34
CapnoScan Sensor Maintenance............................................34
RightTemp®
Set Up Hardware ........................................................................35
Initial Setup .................................................................................36
Procedure for Use......................................................................37
Troubleshooting .........................................................................38
RightTemp Pad and Sensor Maintenance ............................38
Data Management
PC Connections ..........................................................................39
History - Internal Storage ...................................................... 40
Analog .........................................................................................42
General Information
Contact ........................................................................................43
Warranty .....................................................................................43
Satisfaction Guarantee ............................................................ 44
Specifications ............................................................................ 44
Recommended Flow Rates............................................ 47
Index ...................................................................................48

1
Introduction
The SomnoSuite is not designed, intended, or authorized for use in human applications.
System Components
Front Panel
Back Panel

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Navigating SomnoSuite®
Module Screens
The SomnoSuite Run screen has a designated screen for each installed module. Touch
the tabs along the top of the screen to view the parameters and important settings for
each module. Touch the tab again to open the module’s extended Setup Menu.
SomnoSuite Menu oers quick access to most features and settings. Touch the Menu
button on the top right corner of the Run Screen.
Anest Setup Menu
(Available menu options may dier based on module configuration.)
Menu
(Screen buttons may vary based on the modules installed.)
Touch Screen

3
SomnoSuite®Small Animal Anesthesia
Set Up Hardware
Scavenging:
Connect a charcoal canister to the Exhaust port.
Air Source:
Using Room Air (internal pump):
Remove the red cap from the Air Inlet Port.
No additional hardware setup is necessary.
Using a Compressed Gas Source:
Connect the Compressed Gas tubing directly to the Compressed Gas port.
• Set gas pressure to 10-15 PSI .
Rear Overlay
Tip: If your gas source does not regulate to this range, connect
a Kent Scientic Pressure Reducer between the gas source and
the SomnoSuite.

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Diagram showing Pressure Reducer connection:
Diagram showing Pressure Reducer connection
Tubing Congurations:
Connecting an Induction Chamber and a Nose Cone
Depending on your specific module configuration, your SomnoSuite includes a set
of 2-Accessory Connectors or 3-Accessory Connectors. These are used to divide the
SomnoSuite’s airflow to multiple stations or animals.
1. Connect:
1) The white-labeled Accessory Connector to the inspiratory port (INSP).
2) The black-labeled Accessory Connector to the expiratory port (EXP).
2. Designate one branch from each of the connectors to each accessory.

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SomnoSuite with 2-Accessory Connector
for Chamber and Nose Cone
SomnoSuite ports and accessories are color-coded for
convenience.
White Ports and Connectors Inlet and Inspiratory Line
Black Ports and Connectors Exhaust and Expiratory Line
Blue Clips Branch 1
White Clips Branch 2
Yellow Clips* Branch 3
Setup Examples
*3-Accessory Connectors only.

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SomnoSuite with 3-Accessory Connector for Chamber and two Nose Cones
SomnoSuite with 3-Accessory Connector for Chamber, Intubation Stand, and RoVent