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This Single Activity Wheel Chamber System was designed for long-term circadian rhythm and general activity studies. The chamber incorporates many features to allow for animal well-being and easy maintenance of system components. The chamber includes food and water support and includes free access to the activity wheel. The activity wheel sensor is compatible with 86060 Stand Alone Counter, 86061 Counter for Computer Interface, and 86070 Counter for control and data acquisition. See AWM Hardware and accessories for details.
- Overall Dimensions: 9.3” x 13.9” x 7.7” (23.62 x 35.3 x 19.56 cm)
- Weight: 5.8 lbs.
- Wheel Diameter: 5.0” ID (12.7 cm)
- Run Distance: 0.40 meters/revolution
- Run Surface:
- 38 rods 0.188” diameter on 0.4298” centers with a 0.2418” gap
- approx. 4.8 mm dia on 10.9 mm centers with a 6.14 mm gap
- 2.25" (5.72 cm) width (Inside)
- Uses 9.3" x 13.9" x 7.7" clear polycarbonate cage
- Stainless steel top cover lays flush onto polycarbonate cage
- All components are secured to top cover for one step removal
- Feeder and water bottle are attached to top cover allowing for easy access. Optional hopper bracket available for hopper only removal when daily weighing is required.
- Feeder has sighting slot on back to view feed level
- Removable lightweight 5" diameter anodized aluminum wheel is easy to clean and maintain and is virtually friction free running on two Rulon bearings
- Equipped with external mounting bracket for mounting of an optional electronic counter
- Removable stainless steel vented access hatch allows for easy access to the animal
- Complete chamber can be easily disassembled for cleaning
Required Accessories |
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Uses an optical sensor to detect the total revolutions of the wheels with our without a computer interface. |
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The 86061 Activity Wheel Counter is the counter most recommended for voluntary running wheel data collection. |
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This USB interface connects up to 15 wheels / counters to a single USB port. AWM Software supports up to 8 interfaces or 120 wheels. |
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Computer Software for voluntary running wheels as well as scheduling features for forced wheel beds and individual motors, brakes, etc. |
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Optional Accessories |
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An optional accessory for the 80820 Mouse Activity Wheel -- can be used to control wheel drag or to disable the wheel. |
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A convenient package of parts as well as a sensor allignment tool. |
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An alternate hatch cover for the 80820 Mouse Activity Wheel. |
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An optional bracket to permit easy removal of the food hopper. |
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Water bottle, cap and sipper tube are included. |
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An indispensible tool for properly alligning the optical sensor on the 80820 Mouse Activity Wheel. | |
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