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Fiber Optic Temperature
fiber optic communication cables. It receives power from a dedicated 12 VDC external
power supply or via a daisy chain cable from one of the other modules.
When Fiber Optic Temperature is the only option in use, the module connects to the
ERT Control/Gating Module using a duplex fiber optic communication cable. The cable
should be connected to the fiber optic ports labeled "option in" and "option out" and the
options I/O switch should be set to "options in use". When other optional modules are
also present, the modules connect to form a data loop with one of the duplex fibers
st
connecting to the 1
optional module and the other of the duplex fibers connecting to
the last optional module. The modules are then connected to each other using short
simplex fiber optic cables.
The fiber optic cables have blue and grey connectors. The driver and receiver ports are
also blue and gray. The order of the modules in the data loop is not important. But, in
all cases the color of the connector must match the color of the port.
The temperature probe connects to the module by pushing the connector into the
receptacle and turning to lock in place. To remove the probe press and twist the
connector.
When controlling a Heater System with the Fiber Optic Temperature Module, connect a
simplex fiber between the port labeled "FO Heater Control" and the Heater Module.
Display configuration
To add fiber optic temperature to the monitor configuration, execute PC-sam and select
the option to "open the MONITOR SETUP window". Select the "all temperatures" box at
the lower left hand portion of the display.
Attaching, handling and cleaning fiber optic temperature probes
Use a lubricant or lubricated probe cover on the tip of the temperature probe before
inserting it into the rectum. Secure the probe lead by taping it to the animal's tail. Clean
the temperature probe with isopropyl alcohol.
Temperature probes should be handled with care. The tip of the probe can be broken
or cracked if the tip is bent. We recommend the fiber optic probe be suspended from a
hook when not in use to minimize the possibility of damage.
Revision C, August 2013
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