動物心臟起搏器 EP 6877，體積小重量輕，專為實驗動物設計，用于心衰及心律失常研究。脈沖振幅寬度和頻率可調的，這可提供高頻率搏動，高達460次脈沖每分鐘。在過去10年中，在美國這個起搏器已成功地用于清醒的狗和兔子心衰研究。該器配有延長線和心肌起搏導聯。

操作說明：

電池要求：一塊標準的9號堿性電池

輸出信號：

脈沖振幅寬度和頻率可調節，范圍如下：

信號振幅：**8 vdc，*小0.8 vdc

脈沖寬度：**4.msec，*小0.2msec

脈沖頻率：**460 pulses per min（間隔130msec）*小120 pulses per min（間隔500msec)

生理指標：

尺寸：長6.0 cm寬5.3 cm高=2.1 cm總重量：無電池26.0 gm，帶電池70.5gm

The ‘Animal Pacer’ model EP 6877 is small and lightweight in design for animal use only. Pulse amplitude width and rate are adjustable， which provides high rate pacing up to 460 pulses per min. In the last 10 years， this pacer had successfully been used in pacing-Induced heart failure in the conscious dog and rabbit in USA. The device comes complete with extension cable and myocardial pacing lead.

Operational Specifications:

Battery requirement: one standard size 9 volt alkaline battery.

Output signal specifications –

Pulse amplitude width and rate are adjustable between the following values:

Signal Amplitude: Max = 8.0 vdc ; Min = 0.8 vdc

Pulse wide: Max =4.msec; Min = 0.2msec

Pulse Rate: Max=460 pulses per min(interval=130msec)

Min=120 pulses per min (interval= 500msec)

Battery life: In excess of 72 days when tested under continuous operation with a 100 ohm load， 1.0 msec pulse width and 300 pulses per min and a fresh battery to an endpoint of 2.8 volts. Output amplitude on day 1 was 8.0 volts DC and 2.8 volts on day 72. Battery life in actual use will vary depending on a variety of conditions， hut should be in excess of 60 days in most cases. The output pulse width and rate did not change over the 72 day test period. Always start a new experiment with a fresh battery. Output voltage will fall during prolonged use， slowly at first， and more rapidly as the battery drains. This causes need for regular monitoring of the animal and perhaps slight adjustments of the output amplitude to ensure the cardiac rhythm remains entrained.

Physical Specifications

Dimensions of polyethylene Case:

Height=6.0 cm; Width=5.3 cm; Depth=2.1 cm

Total Weight (without battery) 26.0 gm

(with battery-Duracell) 70.5gm