Passive Avoidance – Step through – for Mice and Rats

MANUFACTURER – UGO BASILE

PRODUCT CODE – 40552/40553

 

SKU: EA-1221-24

Description

Passive Avoidance – Step through – for Mice and Rats

Passive Avoidance - Step through - for Mice and Rats

Description Of Passive Avoidance – Step through – for Mice and Rats

Background

  • Tests are conducted in a two-compartment cage divided by an automated, silent sliding door. The first compartment is dimly lit (preferable to a rodent), and the second is brightly lit.

Reliable, convenient, flexible

  • The tilting floor ensures a simple and reliable detection mechanism to score the animal’s movement across the two compartments.
  • Easy, convenient testing using the 12 inch touch screen Controller:
    • Set up and manage both Passive and Active Avoidance Tests including the 8-pole shocker.
    • Connect up to 4 cages to the same Controller (using Expansion Box for each additional cage).
    • Data is recorded, displayed and stored in the control unit. Transfer test data to your PC using the USB key (supplied) for further processing using Excel, Access, etc.
  • Set ups available for mice and rats.
  • Part of the expandable, convenient Beehive System. The same Controller can manage different conditioning tests. Ask for details!
Features Benefits
Tilt-floor detection mechanism Reliable and precise detection of animal crossing
No stepping motor! Silent and automated sliding door to divide the two compartments
Remote Control feature Makes remote service and software upgrades extremely simple!
Great Versatility The same controller can manage different conditioning tests. Ask for details!
Touch Screen Controller
LCD 12” with resistive touch screen
CPU Module Port 2 USB Port 2.0; 1 Ethernet port 10/100Mb;1 DVI port for external monitor
Peripheral Port 4 output for Sound, Shock and  light; 1 Power supply 12V-2A
Expansion Bus Connection 2 RJ11 connectors
General
Latency Time 5-digit Read-Out, 0.1s steps
Door Delay 1-300s, in steps of 1s
Delay after crossing door 0.2 to 3.0s
Shock/Pulse Duration 0.1-9.9s, in steps of 0.1s
Shock Intensity 0.1-3mA, in steps of 0.1mA
CutOff Time 0-600s, in steps of 1s
Shock/Pulse Pause 0-9.9s
Shock/Pulse Train 0-9 stimuli
Visible Light Variable from 0 to 1800 Lux (0-100%)
Operating Temperature 10° to 40°C
Sound Level Negligible
Pollution Degree ≤ 2
Number of Cages Up to 4 (with expansion boxes)
Physical
Dimensions 25(d)x33(w)x5.5(h)cm (40500-001)

57x27x30(h)cm, I.D. 48x20x22(h)cm (40552) 47x18x25(h)cm, I.D. 38x9x17(h)cm (40553)

Weight 2.7Kg (40500-001)

5.3Kg (40552)

3.4Kg (40553)

Shipping Weight 4Kg (40500-001)

9Kg (40552)

5.8Kg (40553)

Packing Dimensions 80x60x44cm (Control Unit & one cage)
Warranty
Warranty Passive Avoidance 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

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