Hardware User`s Manual Automated 8
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1. There are two models of 8 arm radial mazes CODE ANIMAL POSITION DETECTION LE 767 Video Camera Smart software LE 769 Video Camera Smart software Each arm in the radial maze has a door activated either manually by means of a switch on the front panel of the control unit or by software using the Smart software WARNING If doors are controlled with Smart software it is necessary to place all the switches in the front panel of the control unit down Otherwise the control of doors will be disabled because when the switch is in the up position the door will always be opened Automated 8 arm radial maze with video tracking 5 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION 5 1 Control Unit Front Panel POWER ALL DOORS MAZE CONTROL LE 767 769 DOORS L UP DOWN APPARAT Figure 6 Front panel DOOR There are 8 switches one for each arm of the radial maze o UP The door opens when the switch is in the up position o DOWN The door closes when the switch is in the down position e ALL This switch controls all 8 doors at the same time e POWER Red coloured LED that comes on while the control unit is on Automated 8 arm radial maze with video tracking nara 5 2 CONTROL UNIT REAR PANEL PC CONTROL DOORS POWER Figure 7 Rear Panel e DOORS There is a DB9 female connector for each arm It is used to control the door e POWER Power inlet main switch and fuse holder e P2. video tracking 11 Harvard Pa n la b The necessary cables and connections are listed in the following table TO CBE ___ 6 LE767Door6 Arm6 CableDBgtoLUCAS3 8 LE767Door8 Arm8 Cable DBg to LUCAS 3 9 Le 767 PC CONTROL 7200 board DB37cable _____ Automated 8 arm radial maze with video tracking 12 Panlab 8 MOUNTING THE RADIAL MAZE 1 Insertthe structure arm into the circular base using the corresponding orifices Figure 11 Inserting the arm in the circular base 2 Screw the Allen screws into the base to fix the structure arms Figure 12 Screwing the Allen screws 3 Securethe screws with a hexagonal key Figure 13 Securing the screws Automated 8 arm radial maze with video tracking 13 Panlab 4 Fitthe platform with the 8 structure arms to the tripod Figure 14 Placing the platform on the tripod 5 Securethe platform to the tripod with a hexagonal key Figure 15 Securing the platform to the support 6 Placethe maze arm in the structure arm and push it until it reaches the central area Figure 16 Placing the maze arm Automated 8 arm radial maze with video tracking 14 Apparatus Panlab 7 Secure the maze arm to the structure arm with the screw Figure 17 Securing the maze arm 8 Affixthe motor mechanism lid Figure 18 Introducing the motor
3. C CONTROL DB37 female connector used to connect the control unit to the PCl7200 board installed on your PC Through this connector the signals to open or close the doors with the software are transmitted to the radial maze Automated 8 arm radial maze with video tracking Apparatus Panlab 5 3 MAZE Figure 8 Eight arm radial maze The radial maze has 8 arms and a central area Each arm has a manually operated door The animal s position is detected by a video camera and the Smart software There is a cylindrical container for food at the end of each arm Automated 8 arm radial maze with video tracking H 6 INSTALLING PCI 7200 BOARD o O Controller Figure 9 PCI 7200 Board Before working with the equipment you must install the PCI 7200 board in your computer In order to install the board proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer 2 Remove the computer box lid by unscrewing the necessary screws 3 Remove 1 lid of the PCI slots and keep the screws 4 Plug the PCI 7200 board to a free PCI slot and check that it is correctly located 5 Fixthe PCI 7200 board with screws 6 Place again the computer box lid and fix it with the screws Automated 8 arm radial maze with video tracking 10 Panlab 7 EQUIPMENT CONNECTION o o N P Figure 10 Equipment connection Automated 8 arm radial maze with
4. Hardware User s Manual Automated 8 arm radial maze with video tracking References LE767 76 0229 LE769 76 0230 Version Vo6 11 2014 Panlab s l u International Calls 34 934 750 697 Pan H Harvar d C Energ a 112 Domestic Call 934 190 709 08940 Cornella de Ll Barcelona Fax 34 934 750 699 Spain Info panlab com www panlab com Limitation of Liability PANLAB does not accept responsibility under any circumstances for any harm or damage caused directly or indirectly by the incorrect interpretation of what is expressed in the pages of this manual Some symbols may have more than one interpretation by professionals unaccustomed to their usage PANLAB reserves the right to modify in part or in total the contents of this document without notice 1 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION WARNING Failure to follow the instructions in this section may cause equipment faults or injury to the user A Place the equipment on a flat surface and leave at least 10 cm of free space between the rear panel of the device and the wall Never place the equipment in zones with vibration or direct sunlight B A Make sure that the AC voltage in the electrical network 15 the same as the voltage selected in the equipment Never connect the equipment to a power outlet with voltage outside these limits For electrical safety reasons you only can connect equipment to power outlets pr
5. cant info panlab com Direcci n del fabricante Energ a 112 Manufacturer s address 08940 Cornell de Llobregat Adresse du fabricant Barcelona SPAIN Declara bajo su responsabilidad que el producto RADIAL MAZE Declares under his responsibility that the product D clare sous sa responsabilit que le produit Marca Brand Marque PANLAB Modelo Model Modele LE 767 LE 769 Cumple los requisitos esenciales establecidos por la Uni n Europea en las directivas siguientes Fulfils the essential requirements established by The European Union in the following directives Remplit les exigences essentielles tablies pour l Union Europ enne selon les directives suivantes D C 73 23 CEE Directiva de baja tensi n Low Voltage Basse tension D C 89 336 CEE Directiva de compatibilidad electromagn tica y su modificaci n D C 92 31 CEE EMC D C 93 68 CEE Modificaciones y marcado CE D C 2002 96 CE Residuos de aparatos el ctricos y electr nicos Para su evaluaci n se han aplicado las normas armonizadas siguientes For its evaluation the following harmonized standards were applied Pour son valuation nous avons appliqu les normes harmonis es suivantes Seguridad Safety S curit 61010 1 2001 EN 61326 1997 A1 1998 EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 EN 61000 4 2 EN 61000 4 3 EN 61000 4 4 EN 61000 4 5 EN 61000 4 6 EN 61000 4 8 EN 61000 4 1 1 EN 55022 CISPR22 Clase B Class B Classe B Consequently this
6. mechanism lid Automated 8 arm radial maze with video tracking 15 9 SPECIFICATIONS Apparatus Panlab POWER SUPPLY Input voltage Frequency Fuse Maximum Power Conducted Noise Universal input Vac to 264 Vac 50 60 Hz 2 fuses 5mm 20mm 2 250V 18 W EN55022 CISPR22 CISPR16 class B ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Operating Temperature Operating Relative Humidity Storage Temperature 10 C to 45 C 0 to 85 RH non condensing o C to 50 C non condensing DOOR Time open closed Regulation open Regulation closed 0 65 mouse 0 755 rat Potentiometer P2 Potentiometer P1 CONNECTOR DOOR DBg female Pin Function 1 Door E 5V DC 6 GND CONNECTOR PC CONTROL DB37 female Pin Function 20 Door 1 21 Door 2 22 Door 3 23 Door 4 24 Door 5 25 Door 6 26 Door 7 27 Door 8 36 GND DIMENSIONS CONTROL UNIT Width x Height x Depth Weight 340mm x 110mm x 340MM 5 44 kg DIMENSIONS CAGE ARM DIMENSIONS Width x Height x Depth MODEL ANIMAL WALLS Height TRIPOD Height BANE DOOR Diameter x Height Height 9 1 8 i i Dimensions are expressed in millimetres Automated 8 arm radial maze with video tracking 16 H Ades ir DECLARACI N DE CONFORMIDAD DECLARATION OF CONFORMIT Y DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE Nombre del fabricante Panlab s l u Manufacturer s name www panlab com Nom du fabri
7. o tracking Harvard Apparatus 2 Open fuse holder by pulling the flange with a regular screwdriver 3 Extract fuse holder using the screwdriver Figure 3 Extract fuse holder 4 Replace fuses if necessary Insert fuses in the fuse holder in the correct position CORRECT INCORRECT Figure 4 Fuses position 5 Insert again fuse holder both possible positions are correct because power supply is universal 6 Ifthe fuses blow again unplug the equipment and contact technical service For electrical safety never open the equipment The power supply has dangerous voltages WARNING Automated 8 arm radial maze with video tracking 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION 2 MAINTENANCE 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 INTRODUCTION 5 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION 5 1 CONTROL UNIT FRONT PANEL 5 2 CONTROL UNIT REAR PANEL 5 3 MAZE 6 INSTALLING PCI 7200 BOARD 7 EQUIPMENT CONNECTION 8 MOUNTING THE RADIAL MAZE 9 SPECIFICATIONS Automated 8 arm radial maze with video tracking Harvard Apparatus 10 11 13 16 H 4 INTRODUCTION Mazes are commonly used in neuroscience An eight arm radial maze makes it possible to study an animal spatial memory The animal s position in an LE 767 LE 769 eight arm radial maze is detected by a video camera located over the maze that uses the Smart software for position detection Figure 5 Eight arm radial maze
8. ovided with earth connections This equipment can be used in installations with category over voltage according to the General Safety Rules WARNING The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for improper use of the equipment or the consequences of use other than that for which it has been designed Automated 8 arm radial maze with video tracking H 2 WARNING Failure to follow the instructions in this section may cause equipment fault e PRESS KEYS SOFTLY Lightly pressing the keys is sufficient to activate them e Equipments do not require being disinfected but cleaned for removing urine faeces and To do so we recommend using a wet cloth or paper with soap which has no strong odour NEVER USE ABRASIVE PRODUCTS OR DISSOLVENTS e NEVER pour water or liquids on the equipment e Once you have finished using the equipment turn it off with the main switch Clean and check the equipment so that it is in optimal condition for its next use e The user is only authorised to replace fuses with the specified type when necessary OPENING FLANGE SWITCH FUSE HOLDER Figure 1 Power inlet main switch and fuse holder FUSE REPLACEMENT In case of an over voltage or other incident in the AC net making it impossible to turn on the equipment check fuses according to the following procedure 1 Remove power cord from the power inlet Automated 8 arm radial maze with vide
9. product can incorporate the CE marking En consecuencia este producto puede incorporar el marcado CE C lt En cons quence ce produit peut incorporer le marquage CE En representaci n del fabricante Manufacturer s representative En repr sentation du fabricant Patricia Carranza Responsable de Calidad Quality Responsible Responsable de Qualit Cornell de Llobregat 9 01 2007 Automated 8 arm radial maze with video tracking 17
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