Photo Beam Activity

MotorMonitor ™ records animal activity with a dedicated microprocessor and infrared photo beam technology. Designed to meet GLP standards, the hardware and software combine to automatically run advanced diagnostics using an exclusive 4-level test before the start of each session. During a data collection session, as the subject moves it breaks photo beams on an X/Y grid. These beam breaks are recorded by the dedicated microprocessor located in the control chassis. The collected data is then transmitted via serial communication to the host PC.

Additional photo beams can be used to record special "events" such as rearings and hole pokes. During data collection, the system records the time, beam number and whether the beam was blocked or cleared. The system uses post session analysis schemes, i.e., no data analyses are performed during runtime. This provides the opportunity to re-analyze data with different parameters. In other words you can reset all parameters (except the session length) and re-analyze the original data file(s) to acquire a new view of the data.

Behavioral System Core Interface
Model  HBSC100

Interfacing and Power Supply for all Photo Beam based Motor Monitor tasks and more.

Ambulatory Test Station
Model  HSF16X16

An excellent choice for open field activity work for both rats and mice because of its standard high density beam spacing (Shown with optional Rearing).

High Density Cage Rack Frame
Model  HSF7X15

A MotorMonitor™ test frame suitable for home cage activity with numerous accessories including CCFC, mouse place preference, and light/dark box.