Stoelting Tail-Flick Analgesia Instrument
from
Stoelting Co.
Description
Features:
- Tail Temperature Optional
- Precise programmable digital control
- Humane cut-off feature
- Adjustable heat intensity in 1% increments room temperature to 250 degrees c.
- Reaction is detected automatically
- Manual override of all timer functions
- Alphanumeric readout
- All Functions and parameters entered via key-pad
- Includes footswitch and RS232 printer output
- Optional software available (see website)
- Two year Warranty
- 120V and 240V CE power options
The Stoelting Stoelting Flick Analgesia 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, test result will be displayed on readout for viewing. 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.
The tail temperature option allows warming of tail to a preset temperature, allowing all tail temperatures to be identical. For additional information about this product, including details on tail temperature option and citations which use this product please visit our website.