Scurry Mouse Activity Wheel

Model 80820S

 

A complete mouse living chamber with activity wheel similar to the 80859S for rats. Features all stainless steel components, a light weight aluminum wheel, and polycarbonate tub and water bottle.

 

The Model 80820S Scurry Activity Wheel Chamber System is a voluntary mouse running wheel with a chamber designed for long-term studies. Currently active applications include circadian rhythm, Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Pharmacology, general activity studies and more!

Incorporating many features that improve animal well-being and ease maintenance of system components, the chamber includes food and water support and free access to the activity wheel. The plug-in Sensor/Counter (Model 86110) used with this chamber is easily removed for convenient maintenance as well as total chamber cleaning. Counters, Interface and Software must be ordered separately.


Features

  • Uses 9.3" x 13.9" x 7.7" clear polycarbonate cage
  • Stainless steel top cover lays flush onto polycarbonate cage
  • All components are secured to top cover for one step removal
  • Feeder and water bottle are attached to top cover allowing for easy access. Optional hopper bracket available for hopper only removal when daily weighing is required.
  • Feeder has sighting slot on back to view feed level
  • Removable lightweight 5" diameter anodized aluminum wheel is easy to clean and maintain and is virtually friction free running on two Rulon bearings
  • Removable stainless steel vented access hatch allows for easy access to the animal
  • Complete chamber can be easily disassembled for cleaning

Specifications

  • Overall Dimensions: 13.9”L x 9.25"W x 7.875”H (35.3 23.5 x 20 cm)
  • Weight: 5.8 lbs.
  • Wheel Diameter: 5.0” ID (12.7 cm)
  • Run Distance: 0.40 meters/revolution
  • Wheel Drag:  < 3 grams
  • Run Surface:
    • 38 rods 0.188” diameter on 0.4298” centers with a 0.2418” gap
    • approx. 4.8 mm dia on 10.9 mm centers with a 6.14 mm gap
    • 2.25" (5.72 cm) width (Inside)

Accessories

Required Accessories

Scurry Interface for Animal Activity
Scurry Interface for Animal Activity
Model 86100

Monitor up to 16 Activity Wheels or Triple Lickometers with a single USB port. All wheel/lickometer support is handled by the Interface without encumbering computer resources.

Scurry Activity Monitoring Software
Scurry Activity Monitoring Software
Model 86165

Scurry features streamlined, user-friendly electronics with integrated wheel and lick monitoring, programmable brakes with improved control and resolution, and a robust interface with secure data backup.

Scurry Mouse Activity Counter
Scurry Mouse Activity Counter
Model 86110

All in one I/R sensor/counter for Scurry Mouse Activity Wheels.

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