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Publication 5420-009 REV1.0
Technical Specifications
Suggested Weight Range
10 g to 1 kg
Species
Mouse to Guinea Pig
Port Sizes
To Animal and Source
3.6-3.8 mm (0.14-0.15 in)
From Animal and Exhaust
4.0 mm (0.16 in)
Control Modes
Volume or Pressure
Tidal Volume Range
50 µl to 5 ml
Tidal Volume Accuracy
0.1 µl
Tidal Volume Resolution
1 µl
Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP)
0-50 cmH
2
O
PIP Accuracy
± 0.7 cmH
2
O*
PIP Resolution
1 cmH
2
O
PEEP
0-10 cmH
2
O
Breath Rate
10 to 300 bpm
I:E Ratio
20-80%
Gas Supply
Room air or nonflammable mixed gas**
Sigh Frequency
Every 10 – 999 breaths or manual
Sigh Breath
0-20% of tidal volume (in Volume Mode) or PIP
(in Pressure Mode)
Safety Alarms
Over- and under-pressure, occlusion, high PEEP
Signal Input
TTL, 0-5 VDC
Signal Output
TTL, 0-5 VDC, 5 mA
Remote Communication
RS-485
Display
7” LCD touchscreen, resistive
Power Supply
100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Input Power
15V DC, 25 W
Input Power Connector
2.5 mm ID x 5.0 mm OD plug
Dimensions (W x D x H)
31.8 x 20.3 x 17.8 cm (12.5 x 8.0 x 7.0 in)
Weight
3.4 kg (7.6 lbs)
Warranty
2 years
*PIP accuracy is a reflection of the most ideal condition and may differ depending on specific set up
**Use of a pressurized gas source with the VentElite requires the use of a connection kit; please see Appendix B for details.
