Startle and Fear Combined System (Panlab)
- Combined system for startle/freezing
- Combined system for rats/mice
- Weight transducer sensitivity optimized for mice
- Easily removable tray
- Different spacial context configurations available for fear conditioning paradigms
- Accurate and traceable data
- One same enclosure for both rat and mouse
- No PCI cards required (USB connection)
Basically, the Startle and Fear Combined system allows recording and analysis of the signal generated by the animal movement through a high sensitivity Weight Transducer system.
The analogical signal is transmitted to the FREEZING and STARTLE software modules through the load cell unit for recording purposes and posterior analysis in terms of activity/immobility (FREEZING) or startle response characterization (STARTLE).
An additional interface associated with corresponding hardware allows controlling the stimuli (light, sounds, shock, air puff) from the STARTLE and FREEZING modules of the PACKWIN software (PACKWINCSST and PACKWINCSFR, respectively).
The StartFear cage is made with black methacrylate walls and a transparent front door. In fear conditioning experiment, the walls, cover and floor can be of different materials or colours. Moreover, a transparent cylinder can be placed into the experimental chamber in order to modify the contextual spatial perception of the subject during the test phase.
| Specifications | 76-0280 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | Chamber: 250 (W) x 250 (D) x 250 (H) mm |
| Soundproof Box Dimensions | 670 (W) x 530 (D) x 550 (H) mm |
| Floor grid | Included grid : 10 mm spaced bars, LE100501/760240 grid: 6 mm spaced bars |
| Material Composition | Methacrylate, aluminium, stainless steel |
| Maximum number of stations | 8 stations connected to a PC |
| Sounds Frequency and Amplitude | PrePulse/Pulse: adjustable from 200 to 10000 Hz - max 120 dB; White noise: from 60 to 120 dB |
| Computer requirement | For sound card and performance requirements, a specific model of HP computer is recommended (ask for more information) |
| Power Supply | 110/220 V, 50/60 Hz |
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