UGO BASILE 47650, Instruction Manual

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47650 Instruction Manual (Rev. 2.1)
4.2 Adjusting the Detection Sensitivity
A small stainless steel screw allows the gap
magnet/keeper to be adjusted thereby enabling the
plate release-sensitivity to be regulated.
For juvenile (lighter) animals, it might be necessary
to increase sensitivity a little.
Turn the screw CW to increase, CCW to decrease
sensitivity.
Figure 5 “ Detection Sensitivity ”
4.3 Training
It advisable to carry out an acclimation and training session, before starting the motor co-
ordination test.
With the rotor at low speed, say 4-5 R.P.M., each naïve mouse is placed upon its section
in order to familiarize it with the revolving rotor. After 2-3 training runs of 1-2 minutes at
intervals of 2-3 hours, the mice should be accustomed to the rota-rod, and ready for the
test proper.
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OPERATION
Switch on the Rota-Rod: the
instrument performs a CPU check,
which might take up to 60 seconds,
during which the display will show:
After switching on the instrument, first of all, get familiar with its controls.