Lower Body Negative Pressure (LBNP) Chamber
Standard
Features:
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Built in vacuum with manual pressure control equipped with a digital touch screen display
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Rigid aluminum framing for stability and safety
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Transparent and easily removable side panels
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Lockable castors for easy movement and storage
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Temperature and pressure sensors
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Both with analog outputs
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Adjustable seat for participant stability and proper placement in chamber
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Motorized
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External control
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Top gland plate for cable/tubing entry and exit
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Adjustable front entry to accommodate subject size variability
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Stress tested to -120 mmHg
Additional Customizable Options:
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Fully automated/programmable vacuum control
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Control circuitry for fully automated operations
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User-friendly operating software
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Programmable profiles for custom sequences and repeatable runs
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Hands-free operation
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Premium
Features:
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All features of the Standard version plus...
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Integrated subject bed
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Additional support base
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Enlarged chamber to accommodate ergometer (ergometer not included)
Additional Customizable Options:
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Automated motorized head-up tilt control
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0 to 65 degree head-up tilt range
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Abort kill switch for rapid down
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Automated motorized head-up AND head-down tilt control
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0 to 65 degree head-up tilt range
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0 to -15 degree head-down tilt range
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Abort kill switch for rapid down
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Automated motorized head-down tilt control
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0 to 60 degree head-down tilt range
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Fully automated/programmable vacuum control
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Control circuitry for fully automated operations
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User-friendly operating software
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Programmable profiles for custom sequences and repeatable runs
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Hands-free operation
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Integrated foldable arm rests
A LBNP chamber is commonly used to investigate hemodynamic, military and aerospace-related research questions. The application of negative pressure to the lower body leads to the translocation of blood from the central cavity to the periphery; essentially decreasing central blood volume similar to that which occurs during acute hemorrhage, orthostasis, and acceleration. The Technavance Solution provides researchers with a wide range of options to customize this well-established apparatus for such investigations. In addition to an economical entry-level system, custom configurations incorporating an integrated bed, motorized tilt options and fully-automated pressure control capabilities are also available. Large capacity chambers for integrated ergometers and are also offered. User-friendly software, provided with automated systems, provides the additional feature of enabling investigators to fully customize vacuum test protocols.