Step-Down Avoidance Task

Features

The Step-Down Avoidance apparatus equips a clear acrylic chamber with an electric grid floor that has IR detection in the center. When the subject steps off the platform, it receives a shock from the electric grid floor. 

Specification

• Applicable for both Rats and Mice.

• Step-down chamber: 6 animals can be tested at the same time (3 rats and 6 mice).

• Electric Stimulation: 0-5 mA adjustable.

• Software: Incorrect times and latency. 

• 7-inch capacitive touch screen, friendly interface, clear display and simple operation.

• Micro-printer integrated, automatic printing results (more suitable for pharmaceutical company).

• Each channel independently timing, automatic start/finish.

• Data exportable for convenient statistical analysis.

• Controller size: 220×220×310mm (L*W*H), weight: 6kg.

Rat:

Chambers: 950x300x360mm (Outer Size) 

Activity inner box size: 300x300x300mm; 

Platform: diameter: 90mm, height: 50mm

Mouse: 

Chambers: 900x200x360mm (Outer Size)

Activity inner box size:150x150x300mm

Platform: diameter: 40mm, height: 50mm.

• Power input: AC220V 50/60HZ, power: 24W

Ordering Information

Step-down Task Reference

1. Donepezil attenuates vascular dementia in rats through increasing BDNF induced by reducing HDAC6 nuclear translocation

Acta Pharmacologica Sinica