CellScale BioTester 5000 User Manual page 5

Attach the Load Cell Brackets to the Actuators ........................................................................63
Attach the Goosenecks to the Actuators ..................................................................................64
Stow Cables and Plug in the Load Cells ..................................................................................67
Attach the Temperature Probe .................................................................................................69
Attach the Knob to the Pull Rod ...............................................................................................69
Turn on the BioTester 5000 .....................................................................................................69
Launch the LabJoy Software ....................................................................................................70
Perform Camera Alignment......................................................................................................73
Perform Vertical Gooseneck Alignment....................................................................................76
Perform Transverse and Axial Gooseneck Alignment ..............................................................78
Install Actuator Covers .............................................................................................................82
Perform Load Cell Calibration ..................................................................................................82
14. Appendix D: Mechanical Grip Usage ....................................................................................83
Screw Close Grips (Stainless Steel) ........................................................................................83
Spring Close Grips (Plastic) .....................................................................................................85
Sample Mounting .................................................................................................................86
Changing Grip Springs .........................................................................................................88
15. Appendix E: Fixed Focal Length Lens ..................................................................................90
Install Camera Lens .................................................................................................................90
Adjusting Camera Position and Image Magnification ...............................................................91
16. Appendix F: Protocol for Tying and Cutting Sutures for Biaxial Testing ................................93