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Salient Characteristics

DSI (Data Sciences International) Small Animal Telemetry System Compable for CLAMS-HC (Brand Name)

General The DSI small animal implantable telemetry system, includes all necessary DSI Physio Tel hardware and Ponemah software infrastructure necessary to record from 24 animals simultaneously and continuously. Also includes the RSC-1 receiver for integration with the Columbus Instruments CLAMS system.

Warranty Requirements DSI product warranty, refer to: http://www.datasci.com/policies/product-warranty. The RSC-1 receiver has a 12-month warranty.

Features

a. Ponemah acquisition and analysis software and software enhancement.

· The acquisition interface should acquire from up to 32 animals.

· Analysis modules include:

· ECG

· BP

· Respiration rate from BP

· Glucose

b. APR-2 Ambient Pressure Reference:

· Required for blood pressure telemetry.

· Compensates for changes in barometric pressure.

· Provide an independent measurement of ambient pressure.

c. MX-2 Matrix:

· Mx-2 Multiplexes signals from up to8 receivers and presents data to PC for acquisition.

· With USB Port for Signal Interface Support.

d. Networking gear:

· Provides LAN which DSI system uses for hardware communication and data transfer.

· 183w Network Switch.

· Cisco RV130 VPN Router.

· Power Cord for 110V Power Supply.

e. RSC-1 receiver:

· Small footprint receiver that provides plug-and-play support for CLAMS system.

· For Special Cages includes 4.5 meter cable.