BioSpec User Documentation

Installation

Prerequisites

▪: The cable slap of the ATS has to be equipped with the additional hoses used for the 3 Mice Animal Cradle (set P/N T174666 MMPF ATS CABLE SLAP 2/3 MICE). This is typically performed by Bruker Service.
Note that installation by yourself will waive warranty of the instrument.

▪: Non-magnetic 2 mm allen key.

▪: Connection cables to interface to SA Instruments Animal Monitoring modules (where applicable):

–: T175153 MMPF ATS2/3 MICE A. TEMP INSIDE

–: T175154 MMPF ATS2/3 MICE A. TEMP OUTSIDE

		WARNING
	Risk of of injury or death by projectiles. Ferromagnetic objects introduced into the vicinity of the magnetic field become projectiles. Especially in front of the bore, such objects cannot be controlled and become life-threatening projectiles. When mounting devices the MR instrument is energized and ferromagnetic parts will be attracted. • No ferromagnetic material may be brought into the vicinity of a MR magnet. If it is unclear if a device contains ferromagnetic material, do not use in the vicinity of the magnet until compatibility has been proven. Always be aware of the strong and sudden attractive force on ferromagnetic materials mainly at the entry of the magnet bore. • Use non-magnetic tools. Never approach the magnet bore with ferromagnetic tools.

	NOTICE
	Small items may fall into the ATS 1. Small items are difficult to retrieve from the ATS. • Be careful not to drop any small items into the ATS. • Cover the ATS openings with some cloth or paper to prevent parts from falling into the ATS.

Instructions

The 6 hoses at the 3 Mice Animal Cradle (3 for anesthesia supply and 3 for respiratory monitoring) are to be cut according to the length of the Animal Cell Extension (ACE):

▪: For PET/CT instruments, use 23 cm.

▪: For PET/MR instruments, use 36 cm (this is the delivery default).

Hoses at the 3 Mice Animal Cradle: 3 for respiratory monitoring (green) and 3 for anesthesia supply (purple).

Length required for PET/CT and PET/MR.

Do not yet connect the Luer couplings to the hoses: you need to feed the through the ACE, first.

In order to connect the additional hoses to the instrument, first open the feedthrough lid at the animal cell extension (ACE) using a non-magnetic (for MR instruments) screwdriver i.e. a 2 mm allen key.

Then feed the purple anesthesia hoses of the animal cradle through the rectangular feedthrough in the ACE interface so that they exit on top of the ACE where you opened the lid.

Repeat this step for the green respiratory monitoring hoses.

When all 6 are in place, connect the cradle to the ACE using the quick lock.

Connect the Luer couplings to the hoses according to the figure above – note that they are different for anesthesia supply and 3 for respiratory monitoring!

Finally, the anesthesia and respiratory monitoring hoses exiting on top of the ACE must be connected to their counterparts in the cable slap of the animal transport system (ATS). Note the numbering on each hose!