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A: Optical sensor plug port, for balance arm cable
B: Turntable plug port, for the Raturn motor
C: Raturn monitor port for animal activity cable (use only with Culex or Empis)
D: Outputs for animal activity monitoring
E: Plug port for power cable
F: Power switch

Environment

General

For indoor use only

Place on a stable, level surface.

Do not place the instruments in direct sunlight

Environmental Requirements

The Raturn is designed to operate under the following environmental conditions:

Temperature: 10°C to 35°C

Humidity: 15% to 50% (relative humidity)

Pressure: 75 KPA – 106 KPA

Altitude: < 2,000 meters

Pollution Degree 2

CAUTION

The Raturn must be protected from temperature extremes that could cause

condensation within the instrument.

Section 2. Installation

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Summary of Contents for Raturn

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Page 3: ...atory personnel Use for medical diagnosis is not intended implied or recommended by the manufacturer Use and maintenance of this instrument and accountability for the same rests entirely with the user...

Page 4: ...ell of any grounded instrument chassis before the I O connectors are connected or disconnected DO NOT place the instrument in fluid or expose the internal elements and or back panel to fluid DO NOT Op...

Page 5: ...t LCD displays an ERROR message Throughout the course of this manual the following will be used to designate important information WARNING This signifies an extreme hazard Not following the instructio...

Page 6: ...Raturn 8 Collaring an Awake Animal 8 Hooking an Animal to the Raturn 9 Running the Raturn 9 Section 4 Maintenance 10 Cleaning and Care 10 Replacement Parts 10 Accessory Part Numbers 10 Section 5 Trou...

Page 7: ...to rotate in the opposite direction of the movement keeping lines from tangling Features Patented swivel free technology for freely moving animals Fast and easy installation Tethers and caging availab...

Page 8: ...turn platter E Base plate F Raturn controller Raturn Controller Front A Red indicator lights for Raturn disable B Red and green indicator lights for Raturn on or off C Control switch for Raturn turnta...

Page 9: ...surface Do not place the instruments in direct sunlight Environmental Requirements The Raturn is designed to operate under the following environmental conditions Temperature 10 C to 35 C Humidity 15...

Page 10: ...with international safety standards When connected to an appropriate ac power outlet this cable grounds the instrument frame WARNING To protect against electrical shock the power cable grounding prong...

Page 11: ...m This will allow you to remove the rearing sensor assembly and expose the screw under neath WARNING The balance arm will disengage from the mount Be careful not to drop the arm 4 Install the balance...

Page 12: ...that the lip of the platter bearing rests on the base plate You should hear or feel the platter slot into place 10 Release the motor and check to make sure that the O ring is sitting against the side...

Page 13: ...so that the flag contacts the sensor The motor should activate and the turntable should rotate in the opposite direction from the tether arm 19 Rotate the tether arm in the opposite direction so it co...

Page 14: ...l s head Tighten the collar by sliding a pinky finger un derneath the collar and tightening over your finger The collar is tight enough when it is snug against your finger 3 Clip the excess length of...

Page 15: ...to retract the hook and secure the animal Running the Raturn Once an animal is properly secured set the tab on the front of the Raturn contoller to the on position When the controller is on the green...

Page 16: ...lace the O ring simply use your fingers to peel the old ring off of the wheel on the motor The new ring may then be slipped into place NOTE O rings may need to be replaced more or less frequently depe...

Page 17: ...d in and that none of the pins are bent 3 If both of these things are okay please call BASi service Problem the turntable only turns in one direction 1 Make sure the cable from the balance arm to the...

Page 18: ...aging materials that accompanied the item for return ship ment to BASi 4 You will be given a Return Authorization Number RA This number must be placed on all labels and documents accompanying the retu...

Page 19: ...arranty are covered only in one direction The buyer is re sponsible for shipping charges to the factory if return of the part is required 3 This warranty does not cover damage to valves lamps seals or...

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