SmartFrame Cage Rack

 

The SmartFrame Cage Rack System has been designed with advanced features and ease-of-use as primary objectives. Frames come standard with a two dimensional 4 x 8 beam grid for optimum coverage, not just a few beams in only one dimension. And its higher 

resolution comes at no extra cost! The SmartFrame tracks motor activity extremely well for both rat and mouse applications and can serve as a very cost effective Open Field System for mice.

It uses the Windows NT compatible MotorMonitor software common to the Hamilton-Kinder activity line, providing great flexibility in analyzing data. The advanced diagnostics use the exclusive Hamilton-Kinder 4 level test which runs automatically before each session. Named the SmartFrame because of its onboard intelligent circuits, it dramatically enhances validation and diagnostic efforts. Each SmartFrame station operates through a single cable from the station to control chassis, regardless of beam configuration or options. This makes for an exceptionally clean connection setup and eliminates the "rats nest" of cables. We use cables that are available at local computer stores, providing easy and cost-effective replacement.

Features:
  • Windows NT or 2000 platform
  • 12 Infrared PhotoBeams (4 X & 8 Y)
  • Individual start button at each station
  • Automatic 4 level diagnostics
  • Maximum Stations 32
  • Computer Interface - a single RS232 Serial Port
  • User Definable Zones - not factory installed
  • Post Processing Analysis
  • Session Templates
  • Individual Runtime Clocks for each station
  • User selectable output measures
  • Optional Advanced Graphic Comparators - HotSpots, Playback and OverTime


Measures:

  • X Ambulations
  • Y Ambulations
  • Time in Zone
  • Time at Rest
  • Entries into Zone
  • Lever Presses
  • Hole Pokes
  • Custom Events
  • Rearing
  • Time Active
  • Fine Movements
  • Pokes into Zone
  • Total Breaks
  • Distance

Hardware Specifications:

Computer Requirements: IBM PC Compatible with Windows NT or 2000, Pentium 133Mhz processor, 32 meg Ram, SVGA monitor, 50 megabyte free hard disk space.
Power: 90-240vac 50-60 Hz
Overall dimensions: 14.4" wide x 23.75" long x 0.83" high
Subject Field dimensions: 9.5" wide x 18.0" long
Maximum number of stations: 32
PhotoBeams: Infrared PhotoBeams with 4 X and 8 Y resolution
Housing: Brushed stainless steel
Computer Interface: A single RS232 serial port, regardless of the size of the system!
Front Panel: Momentary push button start switch (3 second lock out.) Diagostic LEDS: 12 green activity LEDS. 4 yellow status LEDS: Switch, rearing, normal mode and float mode.