Running Wheels – Rodents Motor Activity Measurement
Manufacturer: Ugo Basile
Product code: 1800/1850
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Running Wheels – Rodents Motor Activity Measurement
Description Of Running Wheels – Rodents Motor Activity Measurement
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).
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Easy monitoring, easy maintenance | Quick results, low costs |
| up to 12 wheels 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 Cage and Stainless Steel Wheel | |
| Activity Counter | LCD display | |
| Rat Wheel (SKU 1800 – 1800-S) | 33cm inter. diam., 96 mm width, 2mm bars, placed 9mm apart | |
| Mouse Wheel (SKU 1850 – 1850-S) | 23cm inter. diam., 79 mm width, 2mm bars, placed 7mm apart | |
| Connection to PC | Via optional Multifunction Interface | |
| Physical | ||
| Animal | Mouse Model (1850 – 1850-S) | Rat Model (1800 – 1800-S) |
| External Dimensions of the Polycarbonate Cage | 14(h)x20,7(w)x36,5(d)cm | 21(h)x26,7(w)x48,2(d)cm |
| Useful internal surface of the cage | 14,3(w)x30,2(d)cm | 18(w)x38,7(d)cm |
| Useful internal surface for the animal | 6,4(w)x30,2(d)cm | 8,4(w)x38,7(d)cm |
| Dimensions of wheel | 23cm inter. diam. 79mm width 2mm bars placed 7mm apart |
33cm inter. diam. 96mm width 2mm bars placed 9mm apart |
| Weight | 5Kg | 7Kg |
| Shipping Weight | 7Kg | 11Kg |
| 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 | |
