Instruction manual

SI-MT/SI-MKB/SI-HTB
WORLD PRECISION IN STRU MENTS
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
The following symbols are used in this guide:
This symbol indicates a CAUTION. Cautions warn against actions that can cause
damage to equipment. Please read these carefully.
This symbol indicates a WARNING. Warnings alert you to actions that can cause
personal injury or pose a physical threat. Please read these carefully.
NOTES and TIPS contain helpful information.
Fig. 1 (Left) SI-MT is a convenient platform for all standard mechanical experiments on intact
muscle preparations.
Fig. 2 (Right) The SI-MKB platform can be used for mechanical and optical studies of intact or
skinned muscle fi bers using optional electronic components that are discussed in this manual.