CLAMS Hardware Manual
June 1, 2022
1012-0001 v1.01
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Страница 3: ...tch Mini 9 2 3 Connecting the CI Bus Hub 11 3 Oxymax 12 3 1 Negative Ventilation Setup 12 3 1 1 Overview 12 3 1 2 Universal Flow Controller 14 3 1 3 Ventilation Pump 16 3 1 4 Connecting Components 17...
Страница 4: ...3 7 1 Placing the Components 45 3 7 2 Connecting the Components 47 3 8 Paramagnetic Oxygen Sensor Setup 54 3 8 1 Placing the Components 54 3 8 2 Connecting the Components 56 4 Feeding 63 4 1 Feeding O...
Страница 5: ...owing details most of the connections and the correct way to make and check them 1 2 1 AC Power It is highly recommended to use an AC power strip with power switch and surge protection for connecting...
Страница 6: ...ons between various components of the CLAMS system It is an 8 pin 8 conductor plug to plug cable commonly referred as RJ 45 CAT5 CAT5e network cables etc They are found between all the CI Bus devices...
Страница 7: ...en until firm Only use nylon ferrules metal ferrules may leak when used with plastic tubing and can damage metal sipper tubes Excessive tightening may pinch the tube or damage the fitting 1 3 2 Push F...
Страница 8: ...3 Quick Connect Fittings with Lock Quick connect fittings with lock are used to make air tight connections to sources which require intermittent use They are commonly installed on the regulators of c...
Страница 9: ...click over the beveled edge of the female fitting securing the connection together To remove simply depress the locking lever and pull the plug free 2 Computer Setup 2 1 Minimum Computer Requirements...
Страница 10: ...e host computer via a standard USB A B cable CI Bus Four 4 terminated CI Bus ports Each can host up to a minimum of 32 daisy chain connected CI Bus devices Power The IEC line and circle indicator typi...
Страница 11: ...11 CLAMS Hardware Manual 1012 0001 v1 01 2 3 Connecting the CI Bus Hub As the CI Bus Hub is a USB connected device it is placed locally near the host computer You will also need the following...
Страница 12: ...hould light 3 Oxymax 3 1 Negative Ventilation Setup 3 1 1 Overview In a negative ventilation system fresh air travels from the atmosphere into the cage then through the air supply line to the Universa...
Страница 13: ...e the intended fresh air is drawn from the immediate atmosphere around the cage A fan inside the cage ensures that all the gases are uniformly mixed The sample line used in a positive ventilation syst...
Страница 14: ...selects one of the air supply lines channels for gas sampling The UFC requires an external ventilation pump matched in size for the required ventilation rate of all channels Universal Flow Controller...
Страница 15: ...s source ON The flow rate is at the desired set point FLASH The flow rate does not match or is moving toward the desired setpoint Input Pressure Stable A green light which indicates the status of the...
Страница 16: ...the top right corner of the left most CI Bus port which indicates connection to DC power Rx An indicator typically yellow on the top left corner of the right most CI Bus port which indicates the UFC i...
Страница 17: ...er source 3 1 4 Connecting Components The components of the Negative Ventilation system are easy to assemble A working surface that averages 1 0m x 0 5m 40 x 20 is required which should be situated lo...
Страница 18: ...outlets from a common switched source 1 x suitable 12V coaxial DC power supply with AC power cord 1 x ethernet cable 1 x filter assembly for the ventilation pump Supply of 1 2 OD natural airline Supp...
Страница 19: ...1 v1 01 For each group of cages with UFC and ventilation pump Using an appropriate length of 1 4 green air line connect each port Ch 1 8 and Ref to its associated cage s air supply 1 4 union at the en...
Страница 20: ...iate length of 1 2 natural air line connect the vacuum port of the Ventilation Pump to the Gas Supply port of the UFC Locate the filter assembly for the ventilation pump It s primary purpose is to qui...
Страница 21: ...UFC using an appropriate length ethernet cable Attach additional UFCs to the free port of the previous one in a daisy chain fashion Place a CI Bus Terminator into the free port of the last UFC in the...
Страница 22: ...gas sensors The returned gases from the sensors are expelled through the exhaust ports The carbon dioxide sensor employs a non dispersive infrared light source which is directed through the gas sampl...
Страница 23: ...h indicates the status of the reference circuit OFF the reference pump or circuit is switched off FLASH The humidity flow and pressure are moving toward their respective operating setpoints ON The hum...
Страница 24: ...tion of the gas from the Sample Return input port 6 Reference Exhaust The output port for collection of the gas from the Reference Return input port 7 Sample Supply The output port for connection to t...
Страница 25: ...erite Indicating Drierite is used as a desiccant or drying agent to remove water vapor It is naturally occurring gypsum Anhydrous Calcium Sulfate CaSO4 impregnated with Cobalt Dichloride CoCL2 Drierit...
Страница 26: ...r lines from the top and bottom of the column and remove it from its holding bracket Unscrew the lid and remove the spring loaded screen and filter pad Pour out the used filter media pink color change...
Страница 27: ...During continuous use the exhausted media inside the trap is prevented from impairing restricting the flow of gases through it In some cases when the Oxymax system is left idle for a week or more the...
Страница 28: ...uld be replaced every nine months to provide uninterrupted service It produces accurate results at a rate of two minutes per cage 3 3 1 Chemical Oxygen Sensor Specifications O2 Range 0 27 O2 Resolutio...
Страница 29: ...f the oxygen sensor to the measurement circuitry 8 Sensor Receptacle A temperature controlled receptacle for housing and interfacing the oxygen sensor to the sample gas 1 Sample Supply The input port...
Страница 30: ...emical oxygen sensor from the socket and dispose of it properly Orient the replacement chemical sensor with its wires and tab toward the bottom and insert it into the sensor socket The end of the sens...
Страница 31: ...a Nernst Voltage which is proportional to the natural log ratio of oxygen concentrations of the gases across the layer The sensing element is consumable which should be replaced every four years to pr...
Страница 32: ...a 4 Temperature Stable A green lights which indicates the status of the gas sampling circuit OFF The sample heater is switched off FLASH The sample temperature is moving toward it s respective operati...
Страница 33: ...e Return The output port for connection to the UGC s Reference Return port 5 24VDC 1A DC coaxial jack for connection to a suitable power supply 6 CI Bus Two ports for connection to the CI Bus 7 Power...
Страница 34: ...oxygen An electric current is used to counteract the twist in which its magnitude is proportional to the concentration of oxygen in the gas sample The sensor is maintenance free with no consumable ele...
Страница 35: ...a 4 Temperature Stable A green lights which indicates the status of the gas sampling circuit OFF The sample heater is switched off FLASH The sample temperature is moving toward it s respective operati...
Страница 36: ...t corner which indicates the Oxygen Sensor is transmitting data 3 6 Chemical Oxygen Sensor Setup 3 6 1 Placing the Components The components of the Gas Sensor Chain are easy to assemble A working surf...
Страница 37: ...ord for the Chemical Oxygen Sensor 2 x CAT 5 cables for CI Bus communication connections Supply of 1 4 OD air line red blue yellow and natural recommended Supply of 1 8 OD air line red and blue recomm...
Страница 38: ...ecting the Components Assembling the Dehumidifier Locate the Dehumidifier Supply Filter Assembly It consists of a Parker Balston filter with a 1 4 union connector over each end and a short section of...
Страница 39: ...f the 1 4 blue air line connect the filter end to the bottom port of the Drierite column If two Drierite columns are present use an appropriate length of 1 4 blue air line and connect the top port of...
Страница 40: ...o 1 8 reducing union and a short length of 1 8 blue tubing Fully insert the free end of the 1 8 blue tube into the Input Reference port of the UGC Assembling the Sample Line Locate the Sample Line Fil...
Страница 41: ...length of the 1 8 red air line connect the up stream port of the filter the end with an ammonia trap to the Test Out port of the UFC Assembling the Zero Gas Source Locate the Zero Gas Filter Assembly...
Страница 42: ...rt is open to room air Assembling the Span Gas Source Locate the Span Gas Supply Assembly It consists of 6 meters or more of yellow 1 4 air line joining with a male quick connect fitting plug and a ye...
Страница 43: ...ilter Fully insert the free end of the 1 4 blue air line into the Reference Exhaust port o the UGC Then fully insert the free end of the 1 4 red air line into the Sample Exhaust port of the UGC The fi...
Страница 44: ...sor Using an AC power cord connect the 24V power supply to an AC power source Using the 12V power supply connect the DC coaxial plug into the 12V 2A coaxial power jack of the UGC Using an AC power cor...
Страница 45: ...m x 0 5m 40 x 20 is required It would be best if there is access to the front rear and right sides of the working surface The components are best placed as follows from the right the side edge of the...
Страница 46: ...AC power cord for the Zirconia Oxygen Sensor 2 x ethernet cables for CI Bus communication connections Supply of 1 4 OD air line red blue yellow and natural recommended Supply of 1 8 OD air line red a...
Страница 47: ...ecting the Components Assembling the Dehumidifier Locate the Dehumidifier Supply Filter Assembly It consists of a Parker Balston filter with a 1 4 union connector over each end and a short section of...
Страница 48: ...th of 1 4 blue air line connect the filter end to the bottom port of the Drierite column If two Drierite columns are present use an appropriate length of 1 4 blue air line and connect the top port of...
Страница 49: ...r Assembly It consists of two blue ammonia traps and one Parker Balston particle filter all serially connected using 1 4 union connectors with 1 8 air line ports on each end Position the assembly near...
Страница 50: ...port Connect the 1 4 natural air line of the Zero Gas Filter Assembly to the Zero Gas port of the UGC Using an appropriate length of 1 4 natural air line connect the filter end to the bottom port of...
Страница 51: ...he Exhaust Port Filter Assembly It consists of a 1 4 tee fitting already connected with short lengths of red and blue air line and a Parker Balston particle filter Fully insert the free end of the 1 4...
Страница 52: ...Sample Supply port of the Oxygen Sensor Using an appropriate length of 1 8 red air line connect the output Sample Return port of the Oxygen Sensor to the input Sample Return port of the UGC Sensor Re...
Страница 53: ...wer supply connect the DC coaxial plug into the 12V 2A coaxial power jack of the UGC Using an AC power cord connect the 12V power supply to an AC power source The UGC should only be connected to an ac...
Страница 54: ...m x 0 5m 40 x 20 is required It would be best if there is access to the front rear and right sides of the working surface The components are best placed as follows from the right the side edge of the...
Страница 55: ...C power cord for the Paramagnetic Oxygen Sensor 2 x ethernet cables for CI Bus communication connections Supply of 1 4 OD air line red blue yellow and natural recommended Supply of 1 8 OD air line red...
Страница 56: ...ecting the Components Assembling the Dehumidifier Locate the Dehumidifier Supply Filter Assembly It consists of a Parker Balston filter with a 1 4 union connector over each end and a short section of...
Страница 57: ...th of 1 4 blue air line connect the filter end to the bottom port of the Drierite column If two Drierite columns are present use an appropriate length of 1 4 blue air line and connect the top port of...
Страница 58: ...to 1 8 reducing union and a short length of 1 8 blue tubing Fully insert the free end of the 1 8 blue tube into the Input Reference port of the UGC Assembling the Sample Line Filter Locate the Sample...
Страница 59: ...an appropriate length of 1 8 red air line connect the up stream port of the filter the end with an ammonia trap to the Test Out port of the Universal Flow Controller Assembling the Zero Gas Source Loc...
Страница 60: ...1 4 air line joining with a male quick connect fitting plug and a yellow ruby restrictor Connect the free end of the air line to the Span Gas port of the UGC Form the length of the air line into a co...
Страница 61: ...e filter should now be positioned horizontally projecting away from the UGC Sensor Reference Tubing Connections Using a short length of 1 8 blue air line connect the output Reference Supply port to th...
Страница 62: ...2V power supply connect the DC coaxial plug into the 12V 2A coaxial power jack of the UGC Using an AC power cord connect the 12V power supply to an AC power source The UGC should only be connected to...
Страница 63: ...will have the appropriate faculties for delivering the food either in the center of the cage or on the ends Also access to the food can be controlled Bouts of eating and the amount of food eaten are...
Страница 64: ...at applies full power to the scale on and off 3 F Not used 4 Menu Not used 1 RS232 A serial port used for communication that connects to the serial port of the CLAMS shelf 2 Power Supply A coaxial DC...
Страница 65: ...osition of the mass scales two are on the left and the CLAMS interface board one on the rights that will connect from underneath the CLAMS shelf The connecting cables must pass through a structural su...
Страница 66: ...m The ports needed for the designed system are usually labeled 4 3 Load Cells The load cell for feed monitoring is contained within the lower feeder assembly and data transmission is via the CI Bus Ha...
Страница 67: ...es should the bolt and locknut be adjusted This risks irreparable damage to the load cell If load cell and feeder assemblies require adjustment contact Columbus Instruments 4 4 Feeder Assembly The fee...
Страница 68: ...lon The polycarbonate hopper is suitable for high carbohydrate dry food and the Teflon hopper is suitable for high fat damp food For rats the polycarbonate hopper can deliver both types of food The bo...
Страница 69: ...ouch as shown While keeping the rod fully inserted into the hopper bring the two halves of the feeder assembly together compressing the spring Fully insert the tabs of the hopper through the base of t...
Страница 70: ...the hopper The lip of the paper cup can be squeezed into a funnel shape to deliver more food into the hopper and less into the bowl Do not fill the feeder assembly on the mass scale The procedure for...
Страница 71: ...le Repeat the above procedure for all feeder assemblies 4 4 3 Disassembling the Feeder Assembly A specially fabricated wrench is included for the disassembly of the feeder assembly The wrench applies...
Страница 72: ...materials tolerate aggressive cleaning agents and methods while others require special handling Denotes an acceptable agent or method Denotes an unacceptable agent or method The components shown belo...
Страница 73: ...10 bleach solution DO expose to temperatures less than 50 C DO employ mild acetic acid DO rinse and dry thoroughly DO NOT machine wash DO NOT submerge DO NOT employ ammonia or alcohol DO NOT expose t...
Страница 74: ...from Mixed Materials DO clean especially tip prior to experiment DO hand wash with soapy water DO employ a dilute 10 bleach solution DO expose to temperatures less than 45 C DO employ mild acetic aci...
