Activity Wheel w/Home Cage
- Manual stop handle
- Plastic home cage is secured in place alongside the activity wheel for stable transitions
- For ease of cleaning, the components can be separated, or the animal can be kept in the cage while the wheel is removed
- Utilize the LCD revolution counter for manual standalone operation, or connect to a computer for automatic data collection using the Med-PC + SmartCtrl interface.
- Generate four counts per revolution
Unique features:
- Mouse model: Magnet & reed switch provide nearly drag and resistance free wheel rotation
- Rat model: A 90 degree cam and micro-switch, 28 V DC electronic drag control with nine preset resistance levels
Drag Control The wheel drag tension can be set by using the thumbwheel switch mounted on the side. The revolution counter will add one count for every quarter turn of the wheel and also provides a closed switch contact to the revolution counter output connector.
- Available only for rat models:
- ENV-042 / -042A / -046
- Requires 28 V DC
Manual Brake Control
The manual brake allows the wheel to be disabled without the use of external power.
To engage the manual brake, pull on the release knob while pressing down on the manual brake. This is also useful for creating a control group with access to the wheel, but are unable to turn it.
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