PB-MF-MAN-046-REV1.0
Hot plate
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8.2.2.
TESTS WITH ANIMALS
1 Place the experimental animal on the plate,
pressing the PEDAL once at the same time.
2 As soon as the animal responds by licking its leg, press the PEDAL once to stop the
timer.
3 The screen displays the latency of the response, which will remain until the next
test.
4 If the device is not connected to the RS 232 port, write down the latency value.
Otherwise the peripheral device (serial printer or PC) will record the value
displayed on screen.
5 Remove the animal from the plate and go back to step 1 to repeat the procedure.
8.3.
EQUIPMENT CLEANING
8.3.1.
CLEANING THE HOT PLATE
To clean the hot plate you can use a cloth dampen with water and then dry it with a
dry cloth. In case that there would be traces of faeces and urine, you can impregnate
the cloth with a soapy solution, then remove the soap residues with a dampen cloth
and finally dry it with a dry cloth.
WARNING:
Before cleaning the Hot Plate unplug it from mains.
8.3.2.
CLEANING THE TRANSPARENT CYLINDER
WARNING:
To clean the transparent cylinder never use alcohol or alcohol
derived products, otherwise streaks will appear in clear plastic.
To clean the transparent cylinder you can use a slightly dampen cloth and then dry it
with a dry cloth. If it is too dirty the cloth can be dampen with a soap solution, then
remove the foam with a damp cloth and finally dry it with a dry cloth.