PAS HomeCage

PAS HomeCage

PAS HomeCage

Product catalog summary
Overview: The Photobeam Activity System - Home Cage (PAS-HC) by San Diego Instruments is designed for long-term animal activity testing. It is cost-effective, utilizing standard laboratory cages, and can be configured with up to 64 test stations for locomotor frames or 32 with optional rearing frames. The system operates continuously for a week without user intervention.
Features & Benefits:
  • Configurable for up to 64 test stations.
  • Operates 24/7 for a full week without intervention.
  • 4 x 8 photobeam configuration for precise tracking.
  • Records ambulation, fine movements, rearing, and time-stamped positions.
  • Real-time activity reporting and graphical playback.
  • Data stored in a database for easy export.
  • Optional rearing frames for different subject sizes.
Specifications:
  • Frame Dimensions: Inside 10” x 18.5”, Outside 11.5” x 20”.
  • Weight: 4 lbs.
  • Composition: Stainless Steel Frames.
  • Maximum Stations: 32.
  • Photobeams: 4 x 8 with 1.937” spacing.
  • Optional Rearing Frame: 8 beams, 1” apart.
  • Standard Cable Length: 12 ft.
  • Certifications: CE, optional FDA CFR Part 11.
System Requirements: Compatible with Windows 10/7 systems with USB connection. SDI offers pre-configured computers with necessary software and drivers.
Contact Information: For more details, visit www.sandiegoinstruments.com or contact via phone at (858) 530-2600 or email at [email protected].
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Designed by Scientists for Scientists Activity Testing photobeam activity system - home cage The most powerful, flexible and easy to use system for animal screening studies Features & Benefits »» Configure up to 64 test stations for rapid testing of large subject groups »» Ability to run 24 hours a day for a full week without user intervention PAS- Home Cage with Rearing Option »» 4 x 8 photobeam configuration precisely tracks the subject’s path »» Accurately records ambulation movements, fine movements, rearing, and time stamped (x,y) positions »» Real time reporting of activity »» Ability to graphically view and play back the subject’s path »» All study data is stored in a database, providing quick and easy export »» Optional rearing frames available product overview SDI’s Photobeam Activity System - Home Cage (PAS-HC) provides an affordable and flexible solution for long term activity testing. PAS-HC utilizes a laboratory’s standard transparent cages, thus reducing the cost of a system. The system can be configured with up to 64 test stations with Locomotor frames or up to 32 test stations with the optional rearing frames. PAS-HC supports the rapid exchange of subjects in short studies, while affording the ability to run 24 hours a day for a full week without user intervention. PAS-HC utilizes a 4 x 8 photobeam configuration to track the subject’s path in its home cage. Optional features include rearing frames that are infinitely adjustable to accommodate subjects of different sizes. The PAS-HC Control Unit connects via USB allowing laptops to run the PAS-HC System. PAS-HC utilizes a database to store all study results in a single file in table format ready for export. This eliminates the need to cut and paste multiple files together in order to export study results to statistical packages. PAS-HC accurately records ambulation movements, fine movements, rearing (if option is present), and time stamped (x,y) positions. PAS-HC additionally reports central vs. peripheral counts, zone entries, time in zone, distance traveled, speed and resting time. Powerful software features provide the ability to graphically view and play back the subject’s path in a choice of eight different speeds. photobeam activity system- home cage components ›› 4 x 8 Photobeam Mounting Frame ›› Control Unit ›› Software ››

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PAS HomeCage-2

Power. Flexibility. Ease of Use. Frame Dimensions Weight Composition Maximum # Stations PAS Distribution Box # of Photobeams Photobeam Spacing Optional Rearing Frame Standard Cable Length Certifications Inside Dimensions: 10" (W) x 18.5" (L) Outside Dimensions: 11.5" (W) x 20" (L) 4 lbs. Stainless Steel Frames 32 14.5" (W) x 10" (D) x 4.5" (H) 4 x 8 1.937" Frame dimensions as above with 8 beams - 1" apart 12 ft. CE FDA CFR Part 11 (optional, extra cost item) sdi photobeam activity system - home cage requirements Windows 10/Windows 7 compatible computer system with USB connection. Minimum disk...

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