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Rota-Count

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Rota-Count

A multi-station rotation monitoring system that records full and partial turning motion in small laboratory animals.

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Product Description

The Columbus Instruments Rota-Count system is designed to measure rotational behavior, a key indicator of pharmacological and dopaminergic activity in animals with induced brain lesions. The Rota-Count utilizes a flexible harness and tether system to accurately capture angular movement with high precision. The Rota-Count provides researchers with detailed data for both clockwise and counterclockwise rotations, offering a versatile tool for behavioral analysis.

Features and Benefits

Precise Rotational Tracking

The Rota-Count system uses a rotary encoder to measure full and partial rotations with 3.6-degree precision. It captures both clockwise and counterclockwise movements and allows users to define partial rotations from 15 to 180 degrees, allowing for tailored analysis of subtle movements.

Flexible Multi-Subject Monitoring

The Rota-Count is designed to monitor up to 32 subjects simultaneously, with each unit capable of handling 8 subjects. This multi-station setup makes it an efficient tool for large-scale experiments, allowing researchers to track multiple animals in parallel. The system’s flexibility extends to its setup options, with sensors that can be mounted on custom cages for specific research needs. Different sized harnesses are available to accommodate multiple subject sizes.

3 or 6 individual lanes for rats
Adjustable inclination
Electrical Stimulus with individual on/off switches per lane
Unique wide range of speed adjustable from 3 to 100 meters per minute.
Belt texture facilitates animal grip

Applications

Neurosciences

Physical Activity

Specifications

  • Subjects Monitored: 1 to 32
  • Rotational Resolution: 3.6 degrees (full rotation divided into 100 parts)
  • Partial Rotation Settings: Adjustable from 15 to 180 degrees in 15-degree increments
  • Rotation Tracking: Supports both clockwise and counterclockwise movements
  • Sensors: Mounted with flexible tether and rotary encoder, adaptable to custom cages
  • Data Collection: RS-232 connection to PC or laptop
  • Data Export: Results saved in .CSV format for spreadsheet analysis
  • Software Compatibility: Windows 10/11
  • Start Timing: Simultaneous or staggered start options for individual or synchronized subject monitoring
  • Platform Design: Minimal torque (less than 5 inch-ounces) for unrestricted animal movement
  • Number of Units per System: Supports up to 4 Rota-Count 8 units (8 subjects per unit)
  • Data Monitoring: Real-time tracking with experiment control display for each subject
  • Stimulus Delivery: Supports acoustic, tactile, or electric stimuli
  • Tether Length: Light and flexible to ensure free movement

The Columbus Instruments Rota-Count system is designed to measure rotational behavior, a key indicator of pharmacological and dopaminergic activity in animals with induced brain lesions. The Rota-Count utilizes a flexible harness and tether system to accurately capture angular movement with high precision. The Rota-Count provides researchers with detailed data for both clockwise and counterclockwise rotations, offering a versatile tool for behavioral analysis.

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