Pain and inflammation
Motory Coordination, Grip, Strength, Activity
Ventilators and Gas Anesthesia
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Tissue baths, Transducers, Recorders
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Blood pressure, Vital functions
Metabolism, Feeding behaviour
Muromachi microwave fixation
Activity Wheels, or Running wheels, are designed to provide an easy convenient method for measuring laboratory mice or rats motor activity over long periods of time. Especially useful for research on circadian rhythms or motor function, when connected to a data acquisition system.
The running-wheel is made of stainless steel, provided with low friction Teflon bushing, for quite smooth action. The wheel is housed in a standard clear polycarbonate cage and a stainless steel wire lid with exclusive locks fasten securely to the cage body.
The lid incorporates a lodging for a water bottle up to 500ml (not included) and a U-shaped food hopper pellets. A solid stainless steel lid covers the opening at the edge of the activity wheel.
The Mouse cage is dimensioned 37(h)x26(w)x358d) cm and incorporates a 25cm diameter running-wheel. The mouse runs on 2mm bars, placed 7mm apart. The Rat Cage is similar to the mouse model; the running wheel has 35 cm diameter. The 2 mm bars are placed 8.8 mm apart. Dimensions of the Rat Cage are 48(h)x32(w)x47(d) cm.
An individual counter records Each cage is complete with magnetic switch and an individual revolution counter, which counts whole revolutions of the activity wheel and operates on an extended-life battery. Cages without counter, models 1800-S and 1850-S, are also available, for data collection via PC.
Data can be collected by connecting up to 12 Running wheel to a Windows PC using the new 52600 Multifunction Interface NG (optional) to measure activity across time.
You will need to have a licence of Any-Maze software (full licence SKU 60000 or Any-Maze I/O SKU 60000-IO not included)
You can connect multiple 52600 Multifunction Interface NG to the same PC with Any-Maze in case You need to connect more than 12 running wheels.
Activity Wheels
| FEATURE | BENEFIT |
|---|---|
| Easy monitoring, easy maintenance | Quick results, low costs |
| up to 12 cages can be connected to Multifunction Interface | Can measure activity across time |
| Optional printer with internal memory and PC software | Stand-alone or PC-connected |
| General | |
| Material | Clear Polycarbonate and Stainless Steel |
| Activity Counter | LED display |
| Rat Wheel | 35cm diam., 2mm bars, placed 8.8mm apart |
| Mouse Wheel | 25cm diam., 2mm bars, placed 7mm apart |
| Connection to PC | Via optional Multifunction Interface |
| Sound Level | <60dB |
| Physical – Rat Model 1800 | |
| Dimensions | 48(h)x32(w)x47(d)cm |
| Weight | 7Kg |
| Shipping Weight | 11Kg |
| Physical – Mouse Model 1850 | |
| Dimensions | 37(h)x26(w)x358d)cm |
| Weight | 5Kg |
| Shipping Weight | 7Kg |
| Packing Dimensions | 67x42x53cm |
| Warranty | 1800-1850 are covered by a 24-month warranty |
The Activity Wheels are designed to provide an easy and convenient method for measuring motor activity over long periods of time in laboratory rodents.
Especially useful for research on circadian rhythms or motor function, when connected to a data-collecting interface.
| 1800 | Rat Activity Wheel, complete with polycarbonate cage, magnetic switch and LCD revolution counter |
| 1850 | Mouse Activity Wheel, complete with polycarbonate cage, magnetic switch and LCD revolution counter |
| 1800-S | Rat Activity Wheel, complete with polycarbonate cage & magnetic switch, without counter, for connection to external interface |
| 1850-S | Mouse Activity Wheel, complete with polycarbonate cage & magnetic switch, without counter, for connection to external interface |
| OPTIONAL | |
| 52600 | Multifunction Interface NG, for up 12 Activity Wheels |
| 60000-IO | ANYmaze software for Activity Wheels |
