IR Elevated Zero-Maze for Mice

Name: IR Elevated Zero-Maze for Mice
Brand: Ugo Basile
SKU: 40163-IR

Product Code:40163-IR

Category: IR-transparent mazes for video-tracking

The Elevated Zero-Maze for mouse IR version, is an alternative model to the Elevated ZERO Maze (EZM) for mouse.
It's completely built using a special plastic IR transparent material, legs including.
Using a bottom IR illumination (the Ugo Basile LUX 100) and an IR video camera for video tracking, the set-up, gives You the possibility to perform EZM test in darkness with a perfect hight contrast between animal and maze, regardless the animal color.
The maze has the exact shape of the traditional metal built EZM
Take a look of the pictures to appreciate the high level of contrast while the animal is inside or outside the maze walls, this gives your a very precise video tracking with any video tracking software you use.

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This product warranty can be extended up to 24 Additional Months.
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Detailed description +-

Background

The circular design provides the animals with a spontaneous transition as it simply keeps walking on the maze (rather than choosing one of the two open arms in the Elevated Zero Maze) This IR version gives You the ability to perform the test in darkness and have the best contrast despite any animal color during the video tracking.
To complete an automatic set-up you need to add an IR bottom light source (the Ugo Basile LUX100) plus an IR sensitive video camera (Ugo Basile SKU: 47400-040) plus a Vido Tracking software like ANY-Maze.

Durable, optimized for tracking

High quality, sturdy and durable.
Completly IR transparent, floor, legs and walls included.
No shadows in video tracking.
Optimal contrast between animal and maze despite the animal color.
Darkness test possibility.
Supported by 4 IR transparent legs.
Easy to assemble, easy to clean.

Features & Benefits +-

Feature	Benefit
Completely IR transparent	Make EZM test in darkness possible
Completely IR transparent	Best video tracking contrast despite any animal color
All component IR transparent	No shadows or disturbing parts on video tracking
Bottom illumination	Using the LUX100 Ugo Basile IR illluminator
Quality materials	Reliable and durable mazes, easy to clean and store

Specifications +-

Physical
Animal		Mouse
Diameter		60cm
Corridor Width		5cm
Closed Corridor Walls		15cm
Height (from the floor)		60cm
Material		Black IR transparent for floor and walls, clear for legs
Weight		2Kg
Shipping Weight		6Kg
Packing Dimensions		105x105x20cm
Warranty
Warranty		Elevated Zero Maze IR is covered by a 12 month warranty + 12 after product registration
UB-Care		Additional warranty extension (UB-Care) can be added for other 12 or 24 months

Ordering informations +-

Product
40163-IR	Elevated Zero Maze Infrared for Mouse.
OPTIONAL:
60000	ANY-maze video tracking Software
47400-040	B/W USB Camera, including day&night 2.8-12.0mm varifocal lens, 5m USB cable and ceiling support

Main References +-

J.K. Shepherd et alia: “Behavioral and Pharmacological Characterisation of the elevated “Zero-Maze” as an Animal Model of Anxiety” Psychopharmacology 116: 56-64, 1994

K.B. Troelsen et alia: “Chronic treatment with duloxetine is necessary for an anxiolytic-like response in the mouse zero maze: the role of the serotonin transporter” Psychopharmacology 181(4): 741-750, 2005

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Ugo Basile IR Animal Mazes