MK-630B is a low cost & portable single lane rota-rod treadmill and used to assess the effect of drugs, brain damage, diseases on motor-coordination or fatigue resistance. It can be used for both rat and mouse. The instrument consists of main unit (MK-630B) and a rat adaptor. The revolving speed can be set for the range of 1 - 40 rpm by 1 rpm steps. When the animal stops running and falls off the rod onto the plates, the counting stops and staying time on the rod is displayed on LCD. Falling is detected by micro switch.
The RS-232C interface is provided on
the rear panel of the main unit. Using the attached Data Collection Software
(Windows Version) the data obtained can be exported to a
personal computer and stored as a CSV file.
In addition to the conventional constant speed mode (MODE 1), acceleration mode (MODE A) is included in the standard system.
Main Features
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Low cost and portable.
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It can be used for both rat and mouse.
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The revolving speed can be set for the range of 1 - 40 rpm by 1 rpm steps.
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Constant or accelerated speed mode can be selected by the key.
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Data Collection Software comes supplied with the instrument.
SPECIFICATIONS
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MAIN UNIT | |
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Revolving Speed |
1 - 40 rpm (by 1 rpm steps) Can be preset on LCD |
| Rod Diameter | Rat : 90 mm Mouse : 30 mm |
| Material of Rota | Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Flange to Flange Distance | 80 mm |
| Display | Operation Mode, Time Elapsed (3 digit, by second) |
| Power | AC 85-240V 50 or 60 Hz |
| Dimensions | 260W × 400D × 420mmH |
| Weight | Approx. 6 kg |
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MODE 1 | |
| Revolving Speed | 1 - 40 rpm (by 1 rpm steps) |
| Display : LCD | Revolving Speed, Time Elapsed |
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MODE A | ||
| Acceleration | A1 | 2.0-20 rpm |
| A2 | 2.5-25 rpm | |
| A3 | 3.0-30 rpm | |
| A4 | 3.5-35 rpm | |
| A5 | 4.0-40 rpm | |
| NOTE: 2.0 - 20 rpm indicates that the revolving speed is first set at 2.0 rpm and finally reaches 20 rpm in a period of five minutes. | ||
| Display : LCD | Revolving Speed, Time Elapsed | |
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The Standard System Includes: | |
| MK-630B Main Unit | 1 |
| Rat Adapter | 1 |
| DCS-630 Data Collection Software (Windows Version) | 1 |
| RS232C Communication Cable (1.5m) | 1 |
Specifications are subject to change without notice.