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Animal
Mouse, Rat
Running Wheels - Rodents Motor Activity Measurement
Product Code:1800/50
Category: Motory Coordination
Running wheels provide a convenient method for measuring rodent spontaneous motor activity over long periods of time. Used for research on circadian rhythms, motor function, aging, energy balance, recovering and pain related exercise.
Robust mouse and rat models measure rodent activity across time. Models available with an LCD counter and can also be connected to a Windows PC. Data can be collected from up to 12 wheels simultaneously.
Background
- Running (also rotating/activity) wheels 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 as well as aging, energy balance and obesity.
- Recently, it has become more common to investigate physical activity using both running wheels as well as general cage activity in succession (Pistilli et al., 2011). This enables direct comparison between the two methods.
Robust, automatic count, optimized for tracking
- Measures rodent activity across time. Models available for mice or rats.
- Robust, low maintenance set up for easy monitoring.
- Stainless steel wheel with Teflon bushing selected for low friction and smooth operation. The wheel is housed in a standard clear polycarbonate cage for easy viewing and tracking. A stainless steel wire lid with specially designed locks is fastened securely to the cage body.
- The cage lid incorporates a lodging for a water bottle holding up to 500ml (not included) and U-shaped food hopper pellets. A secure stainless steel lid covers the opening at the edge of the activity wheel.
- Revolutions of the activity wheel are automatically counted by the LCD counter (which operates with an extended-life battery). Available with selected models.
- Operates as a standalone instrument and also connects to a PC, where you can measure activity across time on up to 12 wheels using your preferred data acquisition software – simply add our optional Multifunction Interface NG.
- Optimized for use with video tracking software such as the popular ANY-maze (optional extra).
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Feature |
Benefit |
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Easy monitoring, easy maintenance |
Quick results, low costs |
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up to 12 wheels can be connected to Multifunction Interface |
Can measure activity across time |
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Optional printer with internal memory and PC software |
Stand-alone or PC-connected |
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General | ||
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Material |
Clear Polycarbonate Cage and Stainless Steel Wheel | |
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Activity Counter |
LCD display | |
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Rat Wheel |
35cm diam., 2mm bars, placed 8.8mm apart | |
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Mouse Wheel |
25cm diam., 2mm bars, placed 7mm apart | |
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Connection to PC |
Via optional Multifunction Interface | |
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Physical | ||
| Animal | Mouse Model | Rat Model |
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Dimensions |
37(h)x26(w)x35(d)cm |
48(h)x32(w)x47(d)cm |
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Weight |
5Kg |
7Kg |
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Shipping Weight |
7Kg |
11Kg |
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Warranty | ||
| Warranty | Running Wheel 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 | |
Revolutions of the activity wheel are automatically counted by the LCD counter (which operates with an extended-life battery).
Stainless steel wheel with Teflon bushing selected for low friction and smooth operation. The wheel is housed in a standard clear polycarbonate cage for easy viewing and tracking. A stainless steel wire lid with specially designed locks is fastened securely to the cage body.
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1800 |
Rat Activity Wheel, complete with polycarbonate cage, magnetic switch and LCD revolution counter |
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1850 |
Mouse Activity Wheel, complete with polycarbonate cage, magnetic switch and LCD revolution counter |
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1800-S |
Rat Activity Wheel, complete with polycarbonate cage & magnetic switch, without counter, for connection to external interface |
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1850-S |
Mouse Activity Wheel, complete with polycarbonate cage & magnetic switch, without counter, for connection to external interface |
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Options | |
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52610-BUNDLE |
Multifunction Interface for up to 12 running wheels including software |
| 52651 | Custom Adapter and cabling |
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60000-IO |
ANYmaze software for Activity Wheels |