System 6 encompasses a group of advanced cardiovascular measurement instruments for use
in acute and chronic
experimental preparations. Using high precision modular building
blocks housed in a sophisticated chassis, the
physiologist can design a configuration to
meet the specific requirements of investigative protocols in his/her own
laboratory. The
modules cover all the traditional measurement capabilities such as ECG, heart rate and
blood
pressure. But the true power of System 6 lies in the innovative capabilities
provided by the sonomicrometer, the
active redirection transit time flowmeter and Doppler
blood flow velocity units. All elements have been developed by
Triton's in-house team of
design engineers with years of industrial and research experience.
The combination of precision-built transducers, reliable and accurate electronics, and
Triton's unparalleled support
guarantees your measurement success.
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Product descriptions:
Model 198 -- TwinPack Dual Instrument Chassis
Model 199 -- System 6 + Modular Expansion Chassis
Model 200 -- System 6 Mainframe
Model 201 -- Sonomicrometer Module
Model 202 -- Pulsed Doppler Flowmeter Module
Model 203 -- Doppler Displacement Module
Model 204 -- Dual Pressure Amplifier Module
Model 205 -- Pressure-dP/dt Amplifier Module
Model 206 -- 'Large Vessel' Transit Time Volume Flowmeter
Model 211 -- EKG (Limb Lead) Module
Model 209 -- Differentiator/Mean Value Module
Model 257 -- 'Small Vessel' Transit Time Volume Flowmeter
****Cables and Accessories*****
This enclosure provides power and output signal connectivity for one or two modular
instruments. Similar in design
to the expansion chassis, it delivers high-powered
cardiovascular instrumentation at unparalleled price-performance
in a compact enclosure.
In its stand-alone configuration, the dual instrument pack is ideal for use with ART2 flow
modules, pressure amplifiers and cardiotachometer modules.
The expansion chassis may be used in conjunction with the System 6 or in a stand-alone
mode. The enclosure
provides power and output signal connectivity for up to six modular
instruments. In its stand-alone configuration, the
expansion chassis is ideal for use with
ART2 flow modules, pressure amplifiers and cardiotachometer modules
Since it does not
include a motherboard, sonomicrometer and Doppler flow modules may not be used in this
chassis.
The Model 200 Mainframe forms the cornerstone of Triton's powerful SYSTEM 6
cardiovascular instrumentation
system. This versatile system can be configured by its user
for a wide range of experimental protocols.
The design philosophy for the SYSTEM 6 dictate that all the timing, synchronization
circuits and power supplies be
included in the Mainframe so no module slots be utilized
for these functions. In addition, the Mainframe provides the
user with overall system
control by placing channel selector switches for Sonomicrometer and pulsed Doppler flow
selection on the front panel along with LED calibration display for the selected
Sonomicrometer. A second LED
panel displays the selected pulsed Doppler range while
instantaneous flow velocity/sense is displayed on a two color
bar-graph display. The
pulsed Doppler flow audio signal may be monitored on the front panel speaker, controlled
by the volume control.
The Mainframe backpanel provides a patch field for outputs and inputs to all the
various module types. These high
level signals are designed for direct connection to data
logging or recording systems. Where appropriate the signals
are controlled by module-front
gain and offset controls. The Mainframe back panel also provides the oscilloscope
display
connections for proper Sonomicrometer operation. The ECG driven-ground is located on the
back panel
This is a noise-canceling ground which isolates the animal from the earth
ground.
One of the most powerful features of the SYSTEM 6 is its' ability to synchronize, on a
non-interfering basis, with
several other types of equipment including most
electromagnetic (EM), transit-time and pulsed Doppler flowmeters.
Furthermore, the SYSTEM
6 has a Nuclear Magnetic Resonance control connection which allows the system clock
to be
remotely stopped and started, a feature utilized when making NMR spectroscopy
measurements.
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Updated March 28, 2006
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