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Product Catalog 2018

Product Catalog 2018

Product Catalog 2018

Product catalog summary
Overview: The Epoch system is a wireless telemetry solution designed for long-term biopotential recordings in small animals. It features the smallest, lightest, and longest-lasting implantable neural sensors available, capable of recording EEG, ECG, and EMG data for up to six months without recharging.
System Components: The complete system includes a receiver tray, implantable sensors, and a Faraday cage. The sensors can amplify and transmit up to six channels of data, and are compatible with industry-standard animal cages.
Sensor Specifications: Epoch sensors are available in various configurations, including six-month, two-month, and two-week sensors. They are lightweight (0.5 g) and compact (0.19 cc), making them suitable for use in small animals, including pups. The sensors offer customizable gain settings and can record multiple biopotentials with high signal-to-noise ratios.
Applications: The system is suitable for a range of research applications, including epilepsy, sleep studies, and peripheral nerve regeneration. It supports various recording configurations, such as 2-channel and 6-channel EEG, and differential references for ECG and EMG.
Receiver and Compatibility: The Epoch system includes receivers in different sizes to match the animal's body size, ensuring no crosstalk between receivers. It is compatible with existing data acquisition systems and standard rodent cages, offering a low initial investment and scalability.
Advantages: The patented capacitive coupling technology eliminates common issues like tangled wires and constant recharging. The system's low power requirement allows for long battery life, and the sensors use the animal's body as an antenna for efficient data transmission.
Customization and Support: The Epoch Wizard tool helps researchers select the best system configuration for their studies. On-site training and self-guided surgery resources are available to assist with sensor implantation and system setup.
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Product Catalog 2018-1

Wireless telemetry system

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Product Catalog 2018-2

Epoch is a wireless telemetry system for long-term biopotential recordings from small animals Wireless telemetry system Epoch records multi-channel biopotentials of EEG, ECG, and/or EMG for up to six months The complete Epoch system includes a receiver tray, complimentary implantable sensor(s) and Faraday cage to collect data from an animal housed in industry standard caging. Epoch sensors amplify and transmit up to six channels. Faraday Cage Wireless, simplified. The Epoch system offers the smallest, lightest and longestlasting implantable neural wireless sensors on the market. To record, simply...

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Product Catalog 2018-3

SIX-MONTH SENSOR FOOTPRINT 9.3 mm x 12.4 mm HEIGHT 18 mm WEIGHT 4 g VOLUME 1.34 cc TWO-MONTH SENSOR FOOTPRINT 8.5 mm x 9.5 mm HEIGHT 14 mm WEIGHT 2.3 g VOLUME 0.76 cc Epoch sensors record up to six channels of wireless biopotentials with high signal-to-noise ratio for up to six months from rats and mice — even pups! REUSABLE SENSOR Transferable between animals with 2 months active recording • Smallest, lightest and most affordable sensors on the market • Earliest implantable sensors on the market, P10 mice and P6 rat pups • Long-term continuous recordings up to 6 months on a single battery —...

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Product Catalog 2018-4

EPOCH SENSOR OVERVIEW GAIN SETTINGS & USES Adult Rats Adult Mice Make each sensor specialized to your study Customizable gain settings give you four options per sensor channel 2-Ch EEG 4-Ch EEG 6-Ch EEG Reusable 2-Ch EEG ECG/ECGt *Only one channel used EMG/EMGt EEG/EEGt EMG/ECGt EEG/ECGt EEG/EMGt Epilepsy Hypsarrythmia Traumatic Brain Injury Short Term Studies Arrythmias Peripheral Nerve Regeneration EEG Background Depression Fear Conditioning Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) Sleep Input to Output Range 5.0 mV in = 2 V out 2.5 mV in = 2 V out 1.0 mV in = 2 V out 0.5 mV in = 2 V out...

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Product Catalog 2018-5

Epoch Reusable Sensor SELF-GUIDED SURGERY Can be used multiple times in multiple animals and powered down when not in use Activator & Tester PlasticsOne Mount Transmitters are activated when you needand easy Surgery is fast them Implantation can be completed by following provided guides and videos For those who seek further assistance, on-site training is available. Please contact BIOPAC to discuss options for training by an Epoch surgical technician. ACTIVATOR & TESTER Activates and tests sensors when you need them Test recording setup before implanting Deactivates reusable sensors when not...

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Product Catalog 2018-6

RECEIVER DIMENSIONS PUP 181 mm x 175 mm x 21 mm MOUSE 345 mm x 210 mm x 21 mm RAT 429 mm x 216 mm x 21 mm FARADAY CAGE DIMENSIONS PUP 203 mm x 254 mm x 254 mm MOUSE 356 mm x 305 mm x 305 mm RAT 508 mm x 365 mm x 365 mm The only patented capacitive coupling system on the market. Receivers are available in various sizes to match the cage size of the implanted animal. No crosstalk between receivers — allows for dense housing No amplifier required Low initial investment, easily scalable to suit your needs Standard, easily adaptable BNC connectors for biopotential output Faraday cage included for...

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Product Catalog 2018-7

Plan Your Epoch System Build your system at biopac.com/epoch-wizard System Components f Epoch Sensor 1 per animal Epoch Receiver 1 per home cage Data Acquisition System Use the Epoch Wizard to select specifications for your study and we'll recommend the best system for you! Epoch Activator and Signal Tester 1 per laboratory Epoch is compatible with any data aquisition system Storage Whether you're starting from scratch or adding Epoch wireless telemetry to an existing data aquisition system, it's easy to build the perfect system for your lab! Use the Epoch Wizard to select system components or...

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Product Catalog 2018-8

Example Recordings Epoch Sensor EEG/EMG Epoch wireless recording of EEG and EMG data retrieved from an Epoch-implanted mouse Standard Rodent Housing Analog Output(s) Patented Epitel Wireless Capacitive Coupled Signal Receiver Antenna SIX-CHANNEL EEG Epoch six-channel recordings of status epilepticus in a kainate-treated adult rat showing spatially disparate epileptiform activity Wireless electrocardiogram recording from implanted mice and rats Data courtesy of Dr. Jay Spampanato and Melissa Morris

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Product Catalog 2018-9

Epoch Wireless Telemetry Orders & Pricing at biopac.com/epoch-wizard V. (805) 685 - 0066 Q [email protected] Wireless Telemetry for Small Animal EEG, ECG and EMG Powered by egsitel V, (801) 497 - 6297 Q [email protected] @ epitel.com/epoch

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.