Columbus Instruments Exer 3 Manual de usuario
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Exer 3/6 Treadmill,
Treadmill Controller
and Treadmill Software
Instruction Manual
257-9 5L, 3/21/2 21
Copyright Columbus Instruments 2 21
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Table of Contents
Exer 3/6 Treadmill, Treadmill Controller and Treadmill Software Instruction Manual
Section Page
Table of Contents 1
1. Introduction 5
1.0 System Overview 5
1.1 System Specifications 7
1.1.0 Exer 3/6 Treadmill 7
1.1.1 Optional Electric Stimulus 7
1.1.2 Optional Air-Puff Stimulus 7
1.1.3 Optional Downhill Running Adapter 7
1.1. Treadmill Controller 8
1.1.5 Optional Speed Sensor 8
1.1.6 Minimum Computer Specifications 8
1.1.7 CI-Bus Hub Interface 8
2. Computer Setup 9
2.0 Treadmill Software Installation 9
3. Hardware Setup 11
3.0 Typical Item Inventory 11
3.1 Assembling the Exer 3/6 Treadmill 1
3.2 Downhill Running Adapter 19
3.3 Assembling the Air-Puff Stimulus 2
3.3.0 Adjusting the Capacitive-Touch Sensitivity 28
3. Connecting the Components 29
3.5 Setting the Angle of Inclination or Declination 31
4. Stand-Alone General Exercising without the PC 33
.0 Stand-Alone Initialization 33
.1 User Menu Settings 3
.2 Loading the Subjects 36
.3 Controlling the Treadmill 37
.3.0 Contrast / Odometer Reset 37
.3.1 Speed / Mode 37
.3.1.0 Stop 38
.3.1.1 Run 38
.3.1.2 Acceleration 38
.3.2 Intensity / Rate 38
.3.3 Motor Overload 39
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Table of Contents
Exer 3/6 Treadmill, Treadmill Controller and Treadmill Software Instruction Manual
Section Page
5. Performing a PC-Controlled Experiment 41
5.0 Treadmill Controller Setup 1
5.1 Treadmill Stimulus Detection Setup 1
5.2 Incline Controller Setup 2
5.3 Treadmill Software Initialization 3
5.3.0 No Devices Detected or Manually Configure the Port
5. Non-Profile Experiment 5
5. .0 Treadmill Settings 6
5. .1 Stimulus Detection Settings 7
5. .2 Incline Settings 8
5. .3 Start Manual Experiment 9
5.5 Profile Mode Experiment 51
5.5.0 Treadmill Settings 52
5.5.1 Creating a Profile 53
5.5.2 Start Profile Mode Experiment 5
6. Treadmill Controller User Menu 57
6.0 Restore Defaults 58
6.1 Serial Number 58
6.2 Run-Time Meter 58
6.3 Run-Time Odometer 58
6. Fan Voltage 58
6.5 Unit ID 59
6.6 Baud Rate 59
6.7 Autocal Speed 60
6.8 Acceleration Settings 62
6.9 Operating Mode 62
6.9.0 Normal 62
6.9.1 Time Limited 63
6.9.2 Distance Limited 63
6.10 Calibrate Shock 6
6.11 Exit 65
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Table of Contents
Exer 3/6 Treadmill, Treadmill Controller and Treadmill Software Instruction Manual
Section Page
7. Treadmill Software Descriptions 67
7.0 Experiment >> Run 67
7.0.0 Settings Tab 68
7.0.1 Profile Mode Tab 69
7.0.2 Data Tab 70
7.1 Tools >> Device Scan 71
7.1.0 Adding Devices to the CI-Bus 72
7.1.1 Removing Devices from the CI-Bus 72
7.2 Window 73
7.3 Help 73
7.3.0 About 73
8. Maintenance 75
8.0 Treadmill Belt Tracking 75
8.1 Treadmill Belt Tension 76
8.1 Cleaning 76
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SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
1. System Overview
The Columbus Instruments Exer 3/6 Treadmill is an economical treadmill designed for general-purpose
animal exercising. The overall running surface is divided into individual lanes by use of clear or opaque
lane dividers. By default, the outermost lane dividers are clear to allow the user to view the animal in the
outside lanes. All remaining dividers are opaque to provide isolation. The treadmill is capable of
exercising from 1 to 3 rats or from 1 to 6 mice simultaneously. The running surface can be inclined up to
25° above the horizontal in 5° steps. An optional Downhill Running Adapter allows the running surface to
be declined down to 15° below the horizontal in 5° steps. A safety platform at the end of the belt will
rescue injured or slow moving animals. The floor of the platform can be replaced with stainless-steel grids
which allow the application of electric stimulus (shock) or air-puff stimulus for exercise training. A clear
one-piece lid and hinge cover all of the lanes. The lid and dividers are easily removed for cleaning. The
use of a brushless motor provides very long life and eliminates the need for brush replacement or
commutator refinishing.
The Treadmill Controller functions as the control interface for the Exer 3/6 Treadmill. It provides controls
to set the belt speed and optional configured stimulus. The belt speed is adjustable from 0.0 to 102.3
meters per minute (m/min) and can be commanded to stop, run, or accelerate. The exercise session can be
set to run automatically for a fixed duration of time or distance, providing the exact same exercise regimen
to multiple groups of animals, typical for day-to-day exercise in between experiment sessions. A two-line
LCD display reports the current speed setting, treadmill belt status, odometer distance or time, the
acceleration settings and the stimulus settings. The Treadmill Controller can automatically calibrate the
treadmill belt speed and odometer distance using the optional Speed Sensor.
The optional electric stimulus is a 200ms pulse of current. The maximum current is 2.3 mA and is gated
by the stimulus repetition rate which can be set to 1, 2 or 3 times per second (Hertz, Hz). This results in the
maximum average current of 1. 2mA. Likewise, the optional air-puff stimulus is the same 200ms burst of
air up to a maximum pressure of 0PSI (2069mmHg). The animal is detected by way of a capacitive touch
sensor on each grid, therefore, NO ELECTRIC CURRENT is used to detect the animal. The stimulus
repetition rate can be set to 1, 2 or 3 times per second. Individual toggle switches associated with each lane
on the Exer 3/6 treadmill controls the application of the stimulus to each lane.
The Treadmill Software communicates with the Treadmill Controller to provide PC-controlled exercise
sessions saved as experiments. All of the treadmill settings, less the stimulus intensity, can be set and
continuously varied throughout the session. During an experiment, all of the data reported by all
components of the system, are logged in user-defined intervals to an output *.CSV file. This common file-
type can then be imported into various spreadsheet tabulation programs such as Excel.
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1. System Overview (continued)
Summaries of the features are as follows:
The Exer 3/6 Treadmill can exercise 1-3 rats or 1-6 mice simultaneously.
Any combination of clear or opaque lane dividers can be used.
+25° of inclination in 5°steps.
Optional -15° of declination in 5° steps.
Brushless motor ensures long life with no maintenance!
Treadmill belt speed is adjustable from 0.0 to 102.3 meters/minute.
Acceleration is adjustable from 0.000 to 25.5 meters/minute/second.
Automatically timed exercise sessions up to :15:59s in 1s steps.
Automatic distance limited exercise sessions up to 9,999.0 meters in 1.0 meter steps.
Optional automatic treadmill belt speed and odometer distance calibration using the speed sensor.
Optional Electrical Stimulus, up to 2.3 mA, 200ms pulse, 1, 2 or 3 times per second.
Optional Air-Puff Stimulus, up to 0PSI (2069mmHg), 200ms burst, 1, 2 or 3 times per second.
The Treadmill Software commands the Treadmill Controller, Treadmill Stimulus Detection and
Automated Incline Controller all in one interface!
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1.1 System Specifications
1.1. Exer 3/6 Treadmill
Physical Dimensions: 83.8 x 50.8 x 50.8cm (33.0” x 20.0” x 20.0”).
Physical Weight: 25 kilograms (55 pounds).
Mouse Lane Dimensions: 5.7 x 1.3cm (2.3” x 16.3”).
Mouse Platform: 5.7 x 10.7cm with 1.0cm brush (2.3” x .2” with 0. ” brush)
Rat Lane Dimensions: 11.8 x 1.3cm ( .6” x 16.3”).
Rat Platform: 11.8 x 10.7cm with 1.0cm brush ( .6” x .2” with 0. ” brush)
Angle of Inclination: 0° - 25° above the horizontal in 5° steps.
1.1.1 Optional Electric Stimulus (replaces platform)
Mouse Grid Dimensions: 0.3 x 11. cm rods, 1.0cm apart, 5 - 6 rods typical
(0.1” x .5” rods, 0. ” apart, 5 - 6 rods typical).
Rat Grid Dimensions: 0.3 x 11. cm rods, 1.0cm apart, 11 rods typical
(0.1” x .5” rods, 0. ” apart, 11 rods typical)
Stimulus Voltage: 117VAC 50/60Hz.
Stimulus Current: up to 2.3 mA.
Stimulus Duration: 200mS.
Stimulus Repetition Rate: 1, 2 or 3 Hz.
Stimulus Control: 2-position toggle switch (on/off) for each lane.
The “INTENSITY” adjusts the maximum current for each lane.
1.1.2 Optional Air-Puff Stimulus (uses grid platform via capacitive touch sensor)
Stimulus Pressure: 0- 0PSI (2069mmHg), 5-gallon (19-liter) reservoir typical.
Stimulus Nozzles: Six (6) per Mouse Lane, Ø 0.055” x 0.5 5” L (Ø 1. mm x 13.9mm L).
Stimulus Duration: 200mS.
Stimulus Repetition Rate: 1, 2 or 3 Hz.
Stimulus Control: 2-position toggle switch (on/off) for each lane.
The “INTENSITY” adjusts the relative sensitivity of the
capacitive touch sensors.
1.1.3 Optional Downhill Running Adapter (modifies treadmill feet)
Adapter Dimensions: 25. x 9.5 x 27.7cm (10.0” x 19.5” x 10.9”).
Adapter Weight: 1.0 kilograms (2.3 pounds).
Adapter Effect: adds +30.0cm (+11.8”) to the overall height.
Angle of Declination: 0° - 15° below the horizontal in 5° steps.
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1.1 System Specifications (continued)
1.1.4 Treadmill Controller
Power Requirements: 200 watts, 100, 115, or 230VAC, 50/60Hz (factory selected).
Physical Dimensions: 36.8 x 30.5 x 10.9cm (1 .5” x 12.0” x .3”).
Physical Weight: .8 kilograms (10.6 pounds).
User Controls: 3 x Push-Button Rotary Encoders.
Speed Sensor Conn.: 6.35mm (1/ ”) Female Stereo Phone Jack.
Fan Connections: 3.50mm (1/8”) Female Mono Phone Jack (x ).
CI-Bus Connections: 8p8c (RJ 5 Ethernet) Modular Jack (x2).
Shocker Connection: 15-pin Female D-SUB.
Motor Connection: 6-position Molex 5566 Mini-Fit Jr Male Header.
Belt Speed Range: 0.0 - 102.3 meters/minute.
Acceleration Range: 0.000 - 25.5 meters/minute/second.
Time Limited Range: 0:00:01s to :15:59s.
Distance Limited Range: 1.0 to 9,999.0 meter.
1.1.5 Optional Speed Sensor
Power Requirements: 5VDC @ 100mA.
Physical Dimensions: 20.3 x .6 x .3cm (8.0” x 1.8” x 1.7”).
Physical Weight: 0.2 kilograms (0.5 pounds).
Connector: 6.35mm (1/ ”) Stereo Phone Plug.
Wheel Diameter: .128cm (1.625”).
Output: 100 pulses per revolution (771 pulses / meter).
1.1.6 Minimum Computer Specifications
Microsoft Windows operating system.
20 MB of free hard drive space for software installation.
1.1.7 CI-Bus Hub Interface
Power Requirements: 5VDC (from USB) @ 500mA.
Physical Dimensions: 13.5 x 11.7 x 6.35cm (5.3” x .6” x 2.5”).
Physical Weight: 0.6 kilograms (1. pounds).
Computer Connection: USB 2.0 Type “B” Jack.
CI-Bus Connections: 8p8c (RJ 5 Ethernet) Modular Jack 120-ohm terminated (x ).
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