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System Hardware
This chapter contains information on the hardware components of the system, including how to connect the
hardware, and definitions and descriptions of the hardware.
PFT Controller Pressure Panel
PFT controller pressure panel
The PFT controller pressure panel consists of:
• A pump and pressure reservoirs, both internal and external.
• Regulators to charge the pressure in the reservoirs.
• Plumbing and associated actuators to control the breathing of the subject sufficiently to perform
each test.
• Meters and controls which allow you to set flow rates suitable for the animals you are
testing.
• Preamplifiers for flow and pressure transducers.
• A/D converter and USB interface for the PC to acquire data and control the tests.
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