Activity Cage - Spontaneous Activity for Mice and Rats

Name: Activity Cage - Spontaneous Activity for Mice and Rats
Brand: Ugo Basile
SKU: 47420/47420-NC

Product Code:47420/47420-NC

Category: Motory Coordination

Enables recording of spontaneous locomotor activity in rats and mice (individual or groups) using infrared (I.R.) beams. General activity can be an indicator of drug action, toxic substances, neurological damage, or daily rhythms in activity.

Tracks horizontal and vertical activity (rearing). Easily integrated with video-tracking system to measure XY position. Easy touch-buttons, graphic display. High throughput with up to 6 cages monitored by the same electronic unit.

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Detailed description +-

Background

Measures horizontal and vertical activity in rats and mice, useful in the following types of investigations:
- General Toxicology for ascertaining the action of a drug
- Psychopharmacology for screening drugs which are potentially active on the CNS
- Behavioral Sciences for evaluating the variations of spontaneous activity after changes in environmental conditions.

Horizontal and vertical movements, complete set up

Movement is tracked by beam breaks as the animal crosses one or more I.R. beam/s in the cage.
Horizontal and vertical movements are recorded unobtrusively and saved to the electronic unit (stand-alone controller).
Easily integrated with video tracking system to measure rearing XY position.
The I.R. beams are arranged in an array of emitters on one side of the cage, detectors on another. The upper IR array that monitors vertical or rearing activity is height-adjustable.
The activity data are displayed at pre-set time intervals and routed to the computer according to the selected configuration. The data can be customized by adding animal and experiment numbers, gender, etc.
The experiment is configured using touch buttons and graphic display.
Customize experiment data by adding animal & experiment numbers, gender, etc.
The Activity Cage includes:
- Electronic unit with graphic display
- An animal cage of clear Perspex, 40x40cm
- Two sets of emitter/sensor arrays for horizontal and vertical activity
- Serial port, plus serial to USB adaptor, for PC connection
- Software
Add up to 5 extra cages for high throughput. The electronic unit processes data up to 6 cages.
Open-field cages are also available in different dimensions and colors. Ask for details.

Easily integrated to Video-tracking

The Any-maze videotracking software already includes drivers for the Ugo Basile Activity Cage so that the XY position of the animal and all derived measures can be coupled to the rearing measure obtained by the IR beams.

Features & Benefits +-

Feature	Benefit
IR photocells arrays of adjustable height	Same instrument for rats and mice
2 pairs of IR photocells arrays	Measure locomotion and rearing
Embedded memory and software	GLP compliant, stand-alone or PC-connected
Direct connection to videotracking	Get access to all video-tracking measures plus rearing

Specifications +-

General
Commands	Via “soft keys”
Starting	Via command keyboard on the electronic unit
Read-out	PC, Display
Power Requirement	115 or 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 25W max.
Sound Level	< 60 dB (A)
Operating Temperature	18° to 40° C
Connection to PC	Through DELTA 9-pin connector, USB
Physical
Electronic Unit Dimensions	27(w)x16(d)x19(h)cm
Animal Cage Dimensions	54(w)x50(d)x37(h)cm
Electronic Unit Weight	2.7Kg – Electronic Unit
Animal Cage with sensors	11.8Kg
Shipping Weight	26Kg
Shipping Dimensions	80x60x44cm
Warranty
Warranty	Activity Cage is covered by a 12-month warranty + 12 after product registration
UB-Care	Additional UB-Care can be added for other 12 or 24 months

Application +-

Activity Cages are useful to record spontaneous coordinate activity in rats and mice (individual or groups) and variations of this activity in time, e.g., in the following types of investigations:

General toxicology, in ascertaining the action of a drug on the animal’s activity, especially if it is subjected to chronic treatment
Psychopharmacology, in screening drugs which are potentially active on the central nervous system
Behavioral Sciences, in evaluating the variations of spontaneous activity after changes in environmental conditions

Ordering informations +-

47420 Multiple Activity Cage - What's in the box?
7441	Multiple Electronic Unit, for up to 6 animal cages with graphic display, including Cube software for data aquisition
7433	Animal Cage, including transparent cage, lid, base with supporting rods, catch pan and connection cable
7435	Set of Horizontal Sensors (emitter/receiver), complete with connection cable
7436	Set of Vertical Sensors, (emitter/receiver), complete with connection cable
52010-320	USB to serial port converter
E AU 101	USB Key including instruction manual and software

47420-NC Multiple Activity Cage (Without Animal Cage) - What's in the box?
7441	Multiple Electronic Unit, for up to 6 animal cages with graphic display, including Cube software for data aquisition
7435	Set of Horizontal Sensors (emitter/receiver), complete with connection cable
7436	Set of Vertical Sensors, (emitter/receiver), complete with connection cable
52010-320	USB to serial port converter
E AU 101	USB Key including instruction manual and software

Optionals
7433	Animal Cage, including transparent cage, lid, base with supporting rods, catch pan and connection cable
7435	Set of Horizontal Sensors (emitter/receiver), complete with connection cable
7436	Set of Vertical Sensors, (emitter/receiver), complete with connection cable