(Hotplate /Tail Flick) Analgesia Meter

→ Digital setpoint
→ Built-in electronic timer
→ Footswitch timing operation
→ Computer interface
Specification
→ Material Composition: Clear Methacrylate (animal holder), and aluminum (plate)
→ Maximum Number of Stations: 1 per computer (multiple sets available by request)
→ Power Requirements: 110/220V, 50/60Hz
→ Certification: CE
→ SeDaCom Included: Yes
→ Reaction Time : 3 digits, 0.01 sec increments
→ Operating Temperature: 45 to 62¡ C, 0.1 steps

Features
→ Operating Temperature: 2°C to 66°C presettable by function keys
→ Two operating modes: fixed or ramping temperature, for dynamic experiments
→ PC Interface: USB
→ Computer compatibility: direct connection to a PC, via the dedicated software included as standard
→ Data Portability: via the USB Memory-Key, included in the standard package
→ Print-out: by optional thermal MiniPrinter

Hot Plate Analgesia Meter
COMPANY: HARVARD, ENGLAND.

The Harvard Apparatus UK Hot Plate Analgesia Meter is sophisticated temperature control and timing system and has been designed to perform rapid and precise screening of the narcotic type analgesic drugs (Morphine, Codeine, etc.) according to the Eddy and Leimbach hot plate test. This method evaluates the reaction time of mice when a heat stimulus is applied to the plantar surface. This reaction time increases when a central analgesic is administered to the animal. This system can be used with both mice and rats. Utilizing a simple user interface the user can quickly and easily set up the required hot plate temperature and a large easy to read LED display shows the current temperature. The timer requires a single press of the Start / Stop key to start and another press to stop, with reset automatically executed when the timing is initiated. This function is also duplicated by a remote Start/Stop footswitch (supplied).

The Ugo Basile Tail Flick has been designed to accurately measure the nociceptive threshold to infrared heat stimulus on the rat or mouse tail. The operator starts the stimulus and when the animal feels pain and flicks its tail, a sensor detects it, stops the timer, and switches off the bulb. The reaction time of the animal is thus determined automatically.

→ Automatic detection of the animal response
→ Data portable to a memory stick or to PC (USB)
→ Comfortable, unobstructed working surface (no protruding elements)
→ Excellent reproducibility due to optics lodged into a rigid structure & electronically controlled I.R. flux

Tail Flick Analgesia Meter
COMPANY: HARVARD, ENGLAND.

This meter measures a rat’s reaction time to radiant energy, from a 150 watt light source. The beam is focused on its tail using a parabolic reflector. The energy of the light source can be adjusted and the display indicates, as a percentage, how much energy is being utilized. An optical sensor is located underneath the focused light source. The rat should be positioned such that its tail obscures the focused light source from the sensor. When the system is started, either using the supplied footswitch or front panel mounted start key the light source illuminates and a timer starts counting in tenths of a second. When the rat’s tail flicks, indicating its pain threshold, it uncovers the sensor. This tail movement turns off the timer and light source. Reaction time can be read directly from the display in seconds and tenths of a second. A standard parallel port permits connection to a printer to record the trial number, energy level and reaction time. A calibration facility allows the light source to be set to the desired level before commencing with the experiment. Mouse version is also available. Please contact Harvard Apparatus for details

→ Optimal detection due to the perfect alignment of heat stimulus and photo beam trigger
→ Photo beams with adjustable sensitivity
→ A light beam shows the point on which the heat source will focus
→ Manual and remote timer
→ Groove for correct tail placement
→ Automatic cut-off
→ Computer interface

The Heat-Flux Infrared Radiometer has been designed to calibrate I.R. sources, in particular the classic Plantar Test, to make sure they deliver the same power flux and hence a nociceptive stimulus of the same intensity.

→ Calibrates the Infrared emission of Plantar Test
→ Digital display
→ Takes only seconds to use
The Heat-Flux Infrared Radiometer has been designed to calibrate I.R. sources, in particular the classic Plantar Test, to make sure they deliver the same power flux and hence a nociceptive stimulus of the same intensity. This Heat-Flux Infrared Radiometer is a battery-operated, self-sufficient instrument complete with infrared probe, digital meter, and adaptors for the Plantar Test.

Controller, Emitter/Detector Vessel, complete with cable, Platform with supporting columns, Framed Glass Pane, Three-Compartment Rat Enclosure, Spare Bulb, Mains Cable, Instruction Manual, 1.5 mm Allen Wrench, Dust Cover, and Set of Fuses for 230 V operation or 115 V operation.

→ For measurement of hyperalgesia to thermal stimulation in unrestrained animals
→ Automatic detection of the behavioral end point
→ Validity unaffected by repeated testing
→ Greater bioassay sensitivity than other thermal or mechanical tests
→ Each animal can serve as its own control

An ideal tool for holding Warner In-line Solution Heaters close to the chamber. Machined from a solid Delrin block, these sturdy holders can be secured to your microscope stage using gaffer or duct tape.

→ The SHH-1 works with both our SH-27B and SF-28 Solution Heaters.
→ The SHH-2 mounts our SC-20 In-line Solution Heater/Cooler.
→ The SHH-3 is used for the SHM-6, SHM-8, and SHM-828 Multiline In-line Heaters.
→ The SHH-4 works with our FR-50 and FR-55S flow valves.

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