Tail-Flick analgesiometer 33

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The IITC Tail Flick Test apparatus meter measures latency and/or temperature threshold when detecting properties of narcotic and strong non-narcotic drugs on mice and rats. A built-in timer is automatically stopped when the animals’ tail flicks out of the beam of light, and the test result will be displayed on the readout for viewing. - Tail Temperature Optional (T) - Precise programmable digital control - Humane cut-off feature - Adjustable heat intensity in 1% increments from room temperature to 250°C - Reaction is detected automatically - Manual override of all timer functions - Alphanumeric readout - All functions and parameters entered via key-pad - Footswitch - Software – USB – (optional) Part # 33: Tail Flick Test Analgesia Meter 33T: Tail Flick Test Analgesia Meter/Tail Temperature 18: High Intensity Bulbs, 2 per pack Series 8: Software for Tail Flick An overhead halogen light source is in a constant “ON” (idle state). A pre-focused heat source supplies an area of 4x6mm stimulation to the tail. A built-in sensor in the tail groove detects the tail flick of the animal. The tail groove is a non-metallic material to avoid unnecessary conditioning of your animals, unlike other systems. If the animal does not flick their tail within the pre-programmed cut-off time, the heat source shuts off automatically, avoiding tissue damage. Built-in timer displays the reaction time in 0.01 second increments. Control of system can be from either the front panel or supplied footswitch: Start, Stop and Reset of tests. Tail Temperature Option (T): Measurement of tail temperature at all times. Trigger temperature is automatic at the start of every test. Warms tail to preset temperature (set by user) and then tests start, allowing all tail temperatures to be identical. This optional feature allows automatic preheating of the tail up to 75°C, ensuring all experiment protocols to be precisely controlled and repeated. Once a preset temperature is reached, the test and timer start automatically. Once the animal reacts via tail flick, the timer and heat source stop and test results are displayed. Readout will now show in repeatable sequence, start, end temperatures and test time. This unique feature stores the set temperature unless otherwise changed, eliminating temperature variations from test to test. This unit solves the problem associated with “tail temperature prior to and at the end of testing.” Software: The IITC Series 8 software is available for each Series 8 unit. The individual software will capture data in real-time from one of the units and can be exported into Excel or other spreadsheet programs. Data supplied: Test Animal number Date Time Duration Temperature Starting temperature Stop temperature Set point temperature Active intensity Idle intensity Cut off time Reaction time Top end speed Distance The data supplied will depend on which Series 8 equipment is used with the corresponding software. - Footprint: 12” x 12” x 5” - Equipment Material: Powder coated aluminum - Tail Groove: Mice and rats - Test Head: 5 1/4″ x 4 ¼” x 5 ½” - Detection: Photoelectric (Automatic, humane cut-off) - Heat Source: Halogen bulb, 150w/24v - Switchable: 110/220V - 3 Amp. - Series 8 Software: Windows - CE Certified