MED-HCT-4
Four Station Home Cage Threshold Activity Package
This complete test package includes everything needed to measure home cage activity, including four cages and load cell platforms. This unique measure of activity picks up activity components not necessarily detected by I/R beam systems. This may be used in place of or in addition to those systems. A standard MED-HCT-8 eight station package and custom packages are also available. The components in the table at right are provided:
Model
Description
MED-HCT-4
MED-HCT-8
PHM-252A-60
Activity Platform, Load Cell, Amplifier & Filter
4
8
PHM-125H
Home Cage with Wire Bar Top
4
8
SG-219J
Connection Cable
4
8
DIG-729ADC-8M
Adapter Cable with Molex® Connector
1
1
DIG-744
High Speed ADC Interface Card
1
1
SG-506
Power Supply, 15V, +5V
1
1
DIG-704 PCI
PCI Interface Card with ms Timer, IRQ
1
1
SOF-806
Threshold Activity Software
1
1
PHM-252A-60 Home Cage Platform, Load Cell and Amplifier
A precision linear load cell transducer is connected to an adjustable gain amplifier with filters specifically selected to maximize the detection of movement within a standard plastic home cage. The top of the platform measures 9.0" x 9.0" (22.9 cm x 22.9 cm). Shown with a typical home cage (sold separately).
Current Med Citations
Operant Behavior
