Learning and Memory Station with Shock Stimulus Only

The Learning and Memory System offered here is the second generation of the unit that set the industry standard for versatility and design. With several component options and the ability to perform a multitude of paradigms, this system can easily adapt to your changing research needs.

The HLM1000S is the test station component.  An eight station interface, software, and optional components are sold separately.  This unit includes a complete electronics pack connected to a durable sound isolation enclosure with removable grid floors. Order separate grid floors for mice or rats and the optional guillotine door as needed. The HLM1000S boasts an impressive set of design features found on no other system currently available to provide the level of confidence needed for the most demanding laboratory environments.

H2050-0003 Software Paradigm List

• Active Avoidance
• Single Trial Passive Avoidance
• Multi-trial Passive Avoidance
• Trials to Criterion
• Step Down Avoidance (contact Lafayette Instrument Company)

Learning and Memory Features & Functions

Stainless Steel Animal Compartments and Electronics-Free Grid Floor Designed with the user in mind, there are no electronics in the animal compartments. The grid floor is easliy removed for cleaning while the chamber design makes it easy to wipe down the side walls if needed.  

Shock

This innovation finally provides a solution to truncated shock. When animals receive shock they will inevitably discharge much fluid and excrement. When this occurs there is frequently a resulting coating that will develop between shock grids. This coating can easily truncate some of the shock away from the subject, which of course will confound the data. To solve this problem we have built a unique testing circuit that helps you test for the condition and resolve it prior to running studies.

LED Position Indicators

Designed into our system are 16 position indicator LEDs. This feature makes monitoring subject position effortless. The LEDs are bright and easily readable from a distance.

Modular Service Pack

Virtually all of the Learning and Memory Station's controls and electronics are contained in the service pack.

Fully Ventilated Enclosure

Optional Video Cameras

Monitor subject behavior without disturbing the session! An excellent tool for validation. Keep a constant eye on animal behavior or record sessions for later playback.

Variable Intensity House Lights

This LED array provides enough output to be used for an alternate UCS.

Color Programmable Walls

Single Trial Passive Avoidance has long had the problem of First Trial Crossing Failure. The failure of the subject to cross to the dark side on its. first exposure to the enclosure greatly puts into question the use of that animal in the data. By using these programmable wall colors and other unique enclosure designs you will be able to reduce the impact of this common problem.

Ultra-Quiet Programmable Gate

Excellent for Both Passive and Active Tests

The software in our MotorMonitor system has been so well received that we have used the same approach in developing our new Learning and Memory system. Easy to use input screens provide the user with the features and flexibility to get the job done.