12 PhenoMaster | Hardware Operating Instructions
o …is intended for use in laboratories equipped in accordance with the relevant safety
regulations, valid standards, and guidelines.
o …is intended for use with the specified animal; if different animals are used, then
incorrect results could be obtained.
o …is intended for use with a max. number of animals at the same time - according to
the order documentation.
o …is normally intended for measurements with a single animal per animal cage.
o …can be controlled by a combination of the TSE Control Units and the associated
hardware and software only.
• The system devices can be operated in the given setup only.
• If only individual components or parts of a system have been supplied by TSE Systems and
the user makes up a complete system by using components from other manufacturers, then it
is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the individual components are properly matched to
one another and that the system - taking safety regulations into special consideration -
functions perfectly.
• The system has been tested with English and German MS Windows operating system
versions only. If a different Windows operating system version is used, then TSE Systems
cannot guarantee that the system will function perfectly.
Activity measurements via sensor frames (ActiMot2)
• The sensor frames are, depending on their specification, intended to register the activity in the
X, Y, or Z direction only. They should not be interchanged and should be mounted in
accordance with these instructions.
• The system isn´t intended to register distances covered for determining the exact location of
the animal.
• The sensors for measuring the activity should be free from contamination, and the beam path
should not be hindered by solid objects in the vicinity of the sensors.
Calorimetry measurements
NOTICE - Reduced lifetime!
If Calorimetry Process Control Units and Air Pumps are powered ON without operating the
system, this may reduce lifetime of devices.
• Always run system software when devices are powered ON.
• Power OFF devices after use.
NOTICE - Reduced lifetime!
If excess heat produced by the Air Drying Units cannot dissipate to the outside, this may
reduce lifetime.
Ensure that the device is properly ventilated:
• Min. distance:
o Air Drying Unit - Wall: >=150…200mm (>=5.91…7.87inch)
o Air Drying Unit - Other devices: >=150…200mm (>=5.91…7.87inch).
NOTICE - Reduced lifetime!
If Calorimetry Process Control Units and Air Pumps are powered ON while there is a leakage
in the sample line, this may reduce lifetime of devices.
• After you have discarded condensed water, carefully reconnect collection vessel to 1x Air
Drying Unit and reconnect separating bottle to tubing.
• Select "Status/Calo" and check for proper "SampleFlow” on "Calo Current Values" dialog (see
Software Operating Instructions - Calorimetry, Section "Status Menu, Calo").
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