MK-610A is used to assess the effect of drugs, brain damage, diseases on motor-coordination or fatigue resistance. Rod is divided into five (5) sections and each section can be used independently. Keypad and all the switches and indicators are located on the inclined front panel. In addition to the conventional constant speed mode (MODE A), the 2 acceleration modes (MODE B and C) and the programming mode (MODE D) are included in the standard system.
Main Features
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Every parameter setting can be easily done with the keypad.
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Each counter gets started or reset independently.
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In MODE A the revolving speed can be set for the range of 1 - 20 rpm by 1 rpm steps. When animals stop running and fall off the rod onto the plates, the counting stops and staying time on the rod is displayed on LCD. Falling is detected by photo-beam.
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Speed and acceleration rate are programmable.
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Cleaning work is very easy since plastic trays are provided with each division for excrements.
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The RS-232C interface is provided on the rear panel. Using the attached DCS-610 Data Collection Software (Windows Version) the data obtained can be exported to a personal computer and saved as a CSV file.
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Printer is available as optional extra in two types ----- Thermal and Dot-Impact. When printer is connected, test results will be printed out at the same time when animals fall.
SPECIFICATIONS
| MAIN UNIT | |
| Number of Lane | 5 |
| Rod Diameter | 30 mm |
| Material of Rota | Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Flange to Flange Distance | 57 mm |
| Display | 20 characters x 2 Lines |
| RS232C Output Port | Baud Rate : 9600 bps Connector : D-sub 9Pin Male |
| Power | AC 85-130V 50 or 60 Hz |
| Dimension | 530W x 350D x 365 mmH |
| Weight | Approx. 10kg |
| MODE A | ||||||||||
MODE A is the constant speed mode.
(1 - 20 rpm
by 1 rpm steps)
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| LCD | Time elapsed in each lane, Number of revolution | |||||||||
| Outputs | Date, Mode, Test Number, Number of Revolution, Cutoff Time, Start and End Time in Each Lane, Staying Time on Rod | |||||||||
| MODE B | ||||||||||
MODE B is the acceleration mode
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| LCD | Time elapsed in each lane, Operation mode | |||||||||
| Outputs | Date, Mode, Test Number, Number of Revolution to Reach finally, Accelerating Time, Start and End Time in Each Lane, Staying Time on Rod, Number of Revolution when animals fell | |||||||||
Example : Number of revolution to reach finally and accelerating time are 40 rpm and 60 sec, respectively The rotor starts acceleration so that it will reach 40 rpm in a period of 60 seconds. When it reaches 40 rpm, it keeps the speed of 40 rpm. In this case number of revolution will reach 10 rpm in a period of 15 seconds and 20 rpm in 30 seconds. | ||||||||||
| MODE C | ||||||||||
| MODE C is the acceleration mode
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Select number of revolution to reach finally and
accelerating time from the list. (45 combination is
available)
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| LCD | Time elapsed in each lane, Operation mode | |||||||||
| Outputs | Date, Mode, Test Number, Number of Revolution to Reach finally, Accelerating Time, Start and End Time of Each Lane, Staying Time on Rod, Number of Revolution when animals fall | |||||||||
Example : Number of revolution to reach finally and accelerating time are 40 rpm and 60 sec, respectively The rotor starts acceleration when the rotor is revolving at the speed of 4 rpm so that it will reach 40 rpm in a period of 60 seconds. When it reaches 40 rpm, it keeps the speed of 40 rpm. In this case number of revolution will reach 13 rpm in 15 sec and 22 rpm in 30 sec. | ||||||||||
Difference between MODE B & MODE C No. of revolution at the start of measurement Pattern MODE B 0 (Complete stop) 75 MODE C 1/10 of number of revolution to reach finally 45
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MODE D is the programming
mode.
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| LCD | Time elapsed in each lane, Operation mode | |||||||||||
| Outputs | Date, Mode, Test Number, Programmed Contents, Start and End Time in Each Lane, Staying Time on Rod, Number of Revolution at the step executed when animals fall | |||||||||||
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The Standard System Includes: | |
| MK-610A Main Unit | 1 |
| DCS-610 Data Collection Software (Windows Version) | 1 |
| RS232C Communication Cable (1.5 m) with 9pin Female Connectors | 1 |
| Dust Cover | 1 |
NOTE: MK-630B Single-Lane Rota-Rod Treadmill for Rat & Mouse and MK-670 for Rats & Mice are also available.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.



