Multi-Maze, fully automated modular system for Mouse or Rat ^Featured

Additional Info

FEATURE	BENEFIT
New proprietary modular system	One device can be assembled in different configurations
Doors slide underneath the floor	Unobstructed view for optimal videotracking even in optogenetics studies
Each arm provided with its own motor	Smooth and silent operation
Manual or PC-driven mode	Via TTL or USB connection
Interchangeable walls, standard or low profile	for egocentric or allocentric spatial memory tests

General
Computer compatibility	Direct connection to PC
Power Requirement	Universal input 85-264 VAC, 50-60Hz, 40 W max.
TTL Inputs	8
Door control	Manual, TTL, or by PC
Operating Temperature	10° to 40°C
Sound Level	Negligible
Pollution Degree	≤ 2
Physical
Net weight	41503        19Kg 41504        22Kg 41508        32Kg	41513        Kg 41514        Kg 41518        Kg
Shipping Weight	41503        33Kg 41504        38Kg 41508        55Kg	41503        Kg 41504        Kg 41508        Kg
Packing Dimensions (full configuration)	No. 3 boxes 60x50x63cm Total weight        58Kg	No. 3 boxes 60x50x63cm Total weight        Kg
Arm Dimension	Length       35cm Width         5cm Height       12cm (from walking floor)	Length       60cm Width         10cm Height       30cm (from walking floor)
Dimension of the      assembled system	41508      96x96x42(h)cm	41508      (h)cm
Warranty	41500 is covered by a 24-month warranty

Spatial memory is the ability to create a mental geographical map of the surroundings and to navigate the environment accordingly (Ref). In humans, for example, spatial memory allows one to easily find the way to the right office in a large building.

While the definitions of working and reference memory may be subtle and can be debated among scholars, briefly, working memory is the ability to keep track of which
offices we have already visited while looking for someone, while reference memory allows us to remember which of the many rooms is Mary’s office.

In rodent studies, spatial memory can be tested by placing animals in mazes composed of 3 or more radially arranged walkways (arms) and observing either spontaneous
exploratory behavior or reward-based navigation.

	MOUSE CONFIGURATIONS
41503	3-Arm configuration, for Y-maze test, standard profile walls, automated doors, including Y and T arenas
41504	3-Arm configuration, and “Start” Compartment, for Y-maze and T-maze test, standard profile walls, automated doors, including Y and T arenas
41508	8-arm Radial Maze configuration, for Radial and Y-maze test, standard profile walls, automated doors, including 8-arm, Y and T arenas
*	The 41504 and 41508 configurations also enable the Y-maze test to be carried out, with no additional accessories
	RAT CONFIGURATIONS
41513	3-Arm configuration, for Y-maze test, standard profile walls, automated doors, including Y and T arenas
41514	3-Arm configuration, and “Start” Compartment, for Y-maze and T-maze test, standard profile walls, automated doors, including Y and T arenas
41518	8-arm Radial Maze configuration, for Radial and Y-maze test, standard profile walls, automated doors, including 8-arm, Y and T arenas
*	The 41514 and 41518 configurations also enable the Y-maze test to be carried out, with no additional accessories
	COMPONENTS
41500-001	Multi-Maze Main Unit for Mouse, incorporating support base, motor controls and interface to external unit
41510-001	Multi-Maze Main Unit for Rat, incorporating support base, motor controls and interface to external unit
41153-010	Controller
41500-002	Standard Arm for Mouse, with automated door, and high profile (12cm h)
41500-012	Standard Arm for Rat, provided with automated door, and high profile (30cm h)
41500-003	“Start” Compartment for T-maze (Mouse), with automated door
41500-013	“Start” Compartment for T-maze (Rat), with automated door
M-LM 948-F	Y-Maze Central Arena for Mouse
M-LM 949-F	T-Maze Central Arena for Mouse
M-LM 961-F	8-Arm Radial Maze Central Arena for Mouse
	Y-Maze Central Arena for Rat
	T-Maze Central Arena for Rat
	8-Arm Radial Maze Central Arena for Rat
41504-320	Blank Wall for T-Maze - Mouse
41504-320	Blank Wall for T-Maze - Rat
E-AU 041	USB pen-drive, including
	41500-302    Instruction Manual
	46000-011    USB-Timer Software
	41153-050    Multi-Maze Communication Software
	OPTIONAL
60000	ANY-maze Software, see also www.ub.anymaze.com
47400-040	B/W USB Camera, including day&night 2.8-12.0mm varifocal lens, 5m USB cable and ceiling support

• D.S. Olton and R.J. Samuelson: "Remembrance of places passed: Spatial memory in rats" Journal of Experimental Psychology: Animal Behavior Processes, 2 (2): 97–116, 1976
• Cunha et al. “Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) Overexpression in the Forebrain Results in Learning and Memory Impairments” Neurobiology of Disease: 358-368, 2009
• Gitler et al. “Different Presynaptic Roles of Synapsis at Excitatory and Inhibitory Synapses” The Journal of Neuroscience, 24(50): 11368-11380, 2004
• Tracey J. Shors “Learning during stressful times” Learning and Memory 11: 137-144, 2004
• E. D. Lewin “Use of the Radial-Arm Maze to Assess LEARNING and Memory in Rodents” Methods of Behavior Analysis in Neuroscience, ed. Jerry J. Buccafusco, CRC Press LLC, Boca Raton, Florida USA, 2001
• Jacqueline N. Crawley “What’s Wrong with my Mouse”: Chapter 6 “Learning and Memory”, Wiley Inc., New York, USA,  2000