| MELQUEST |
| Treadmill with Multiple Belts |
| TMS4 |
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The treadmill is an apparatus for forced running of rodents on moving belts. Electrical stimuli were applied via grids attached in ends of the moving belts. A stimulus generator is included in a controller. 2 rats or 4 mice can be simultaneously run. |
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Feature TMS4 has 2 lanes, which makes 2 rats run simultaneously. With separators 2 mice in one lane (2 zones), totally 4 mice (4 zones), can run simultaneously. An adjustment of tilting angle is conducted at 6 levels. A tray is set under the belt and you can easily dispose feces and urines. System Components Treadmill main unit, Speed controller and Shock generator |
| Specification |
| Size of Cage Unit of Treadmill | Rat: W130xH135xL500, Mouse: W63xH135xL500 mm |
| Tilting Angle | 6 levels (0°, 5°, 10° 15°, 19°, 22°) |
| Moving Velocity | 2-24m/min. (50Hz)、2-29m/min. (60Hz) |
| Electrical Stimulus Level | 0.1～5 mA (0.01 mA increment) |
| Duration of Running | Controllable by an internal timer |
| Power Supply | AC100V 50/60Hz |
| Subject | up to 2 Rats or up to 4 Mice |
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