Configuration of the TA11TA-F10 Transmitter in versions of Dataquest A.R.T. prior to 4.3
The TA-F10 transmitter is fully compatible with Dataquest A.R.T. versions 2.0-4.2 and Dataquest OpenART versions prior to 4.3. It is possible to use the TA-F10 transmitter on these older systems by configuring it as a TA-F20. The TA-F10 transmitter will function identically to the TA-F20 on these systems.
A TA-F10 transmitter type is available in Dataquest A.R.T. version 4.3 and OpenART version 4.3, allowing direct configuration of the transmitter using the Configuration Wizards.
To configure a TA-F10 as a TA-F20 in Dataquest A.R.T. 2.0-4.2 or OpenART versions prior to 4.3:
- From the Acquisition main window, select Configuration | Hardware to open the Configuration window.
- The software should detect new-generation equipment such as the Data Exchange Matrix or RPC-1. If using old-generation receivers, configure them as appropriate.
- Select the receiver to which you would like to configure your TA-F10, right click, and choose New Transmitter…to display the New Transmitter – Step 1 window.
- Select the TA10TA-F20 transmitter type from the dropdown list and enter the appropriate serial number in the space provided.
- Click Next to continue to Step 2 of the wizard.
- Select the species of your animal. A default species automatically appears based on the transmitter selected (Mouse). If your species is not available, choose the most appropriate species based on heart rate.
- Enter a unique Animal ID of your choice.
- Click Finish to display the Signal Properties window for the temperature channel.
- Select the Signal tab and ensure that the Signal Type is set appropriately.
- Next select the Calibrations tab and enter the “Temperature” calibration values found on the label of the TA-F10’s sterile package.
- Click OK to accept the temperature calibration values and return to the Configuration window.
- The Configuration tree is updated to show the new transmitter.
Please contact DSI Technical Services with any questions.