FS1000/2000 Automated Forced Swim Test

 

A paradigm originally developed in the 1970’s has finally come into maturity with the introduction of Hamilton-Kinder’s new Automated Forced Swim System. The Forced Swim paradigm is the most widely used tool for assessing antidepressant activity. The extensive use of this model is based in its ease of use, reliability across laboratories and ability to detect a broad spectrum of antidepressant agents. Now it is possible to automatically score this well-accepted task with ease and superb accuracy. Based on our now famous MotorMonitor software, the Forced swim System consists of two 4 x 4 photo beam arrays that allow for the monitoring of swimming and climbing behaviors.

Designed for both the Forced Swim and Modified Forced Swim procedures, this simple unit can get at all of the important measures effortlessly. The software makes an easy task of reduction by allowing export of an entire study into one CSV (comma separated values) file. This file is then used for quick transfer into a spreadsheet or other statistical program. Immobility can be defined by the researcher, allowing for compatibility with your previous observationally scored studies. This robust system has been fully validated so that you can be confident that your data is accurate and reliable. Don’t waste another minute sitting with a stopwatch and pad or endlessly trying to achieve the optimum setup for your video system. Bring a Hamilton-Kinder Automate Forced Swim System into your lab today and enjoy the benefits of a fully automated and reliable system. And with Hamilton-Kinder’s quick drain system, water changes are effortless.

Hardware Specifications:

  • Computer Requirements: IBM PC compatible with Windows NT (2000), Pentium 500Mhz processor, 512 Mhz Ram, SVGA monitor, 1 gigabyte free hard disk space.
  • Power: 90-240vac 50-60 Hz
  • Overall Dimensions: 14.4" wide x 23.75" long x 0.83" high.
  • Internal Frame dimensions: 9.5” wide x 18.0” long.
  • Maximum number of stations: 16
  • PhotoBeams: Infrared PhotoBeams with 4 X and 4 Y resolution.
  • Computer Interface: a single RS232 serial port, regardless of the size of the system!
  • Frame Front Panel: Momentary push button start switch (3 second lock out.)
Features:
  • Diagnostic LEDS:
    • 12 green activity LEDS.
    • 4 yellow status LEDS: Switch, rearing, normal mode and float mode.
  • Windows NT (2000) platform
  • 16 Infrared PhotoBeams (4 X & 4 Y)Horizontal, (4 X & 4 Y)Horizontal
  • Individual start button at each station
  • Automatic 4 level diagnostics
  • Maximum Stations 16
  • Computer Interface - a single RS232 Serial Port
  • User Definable Zones - not factory restricted.
  • Post Processing Analysis
  • Session Templates
  • Individual Runtime Clocks for each station
  • User selectable output measures.
  • Optional Advanced Graphic Comparators - HotSpots, Playback & OverTime
Measures:
  • X Ambulations
  • Y Ambulations
  • Time in Zone
  • Time at Rest
  • Entries into Zone
  • Time Active
  
  • Fine Movements
  • Pokes into Zone
  • Climbing Option
  • Total Breaks
  • Distance
Ordering Information:
  • MM100 MotorMonitor software and control chassis
  • FS1000 Forced Swim Station-Rat
  • FS2000 Forced Swim Station-Mouse
  • MM100-OPT HotSpots Graphic Comparator
  • MM200-OPT OverTime Graphic Comparator
  • MM300-OPT Playback Module