| MELQUEST |
| Treadmill for Rodents |
| TMS2 |
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The treadmill is an apparatus for forced running of rodents on a moving belt. Electrical stimuli were applied via grids attached in an end of the moving belt by a shock generator. |
 
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Feature If a separator will be set on the belt, the apparatus can have two lanes and two mice can be simultaneously run. One rat also can be run without the separator. A tray is set under the belt and you can easily dispose feces and urines. An angle adjustment to tilt the belt can be easily done. We are also ready the treadmill with multiple lanes (TMS4). System Components Running unit, Speed controller and Shock generator |
| Specification |
| Inner Size of Chamber in Running Unit | W124 x H135 x D500 (including grids) |
| Outer Size of Running Unit | W220 x H358 x D610 mm (excluding projecting parts) |
| 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 | 1 Rat or 2 Mice |
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