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Chapter 4 - Pressure Myograph Manual
Chapter 4 contains a complete explanation to all mechanical features of the Confocal
Pressure Myograph System. This includes how to use, adjust and separate the Confocal Pressure Myograph Unit.
4.1 The Pressure Myograph Unit
4.1.1 Adjustment of Glass Cannulas
Adjustment of the glass cannulas is divided into a pre-experimental alignment and
general adjustments done during mounting of a blood vessel or when running an
experiment.
General Adjustments:
General adjustments are performed using the two micropositioners on top of the
Confocal Pressure Myograph Unit. The vertical micropositioner (fig. 4.1 B) is used to
adjust the vertical position of the right glass cannula and thereby the vertical position of the mounted blood vessel. The horizontal micropositioner (fig. 4.1 C) is used to
define the length between the two glass cannulas and thereby the horizontal stretch
of the mounted blood vessel.
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Figure 4.1 Adjustment of glass cannulas
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Confocal Pressure Myograph System
Model 120CP