MODEL MK-630B

Single Lane Rota-Rod Treadmill for Rat & Mouse

MK-630B is a low cost & portable single lane rota-rod treadmill and used to assess the effect of drugs, brain damage, diseases on motor-coordination or fatigue resistance. It can be used for both rat and mouse. The instrument consists of main unit (MK-630B) and a rat adaptor. The revolving speed can be set for the range of 1 – 40 rpm by 1 rpm steps. When the animal stops running and falls off the rod onto the plates, the counting stops and staying time on the rod is displayed on LCD. Falling is detected by micro switch.

The RS-232C interface is provided on the rear panel of the main unit. Using the attached Data Collection Software  (Windows Version) the data obtained can be exported to a personal computer and stored as a CSV file.

In addition to the conventional constant speed mode (MODE 1),  acceleration mode (MODE A) is included in the standard system.

Main Features

  • Low cost and portable.
  • It can be used for both rat and mouse.
  • The revolving speed can be set for the range of 1 – 40 rpm by 1 rpm steps.
  • Constant or accelerated speed mode can be selected by the key.
  • Data Collection Software comes supplied with the instrument

SPECIFICATIONS

MAIN UNIT

Revolving Speed1 - 40 rpm (by 1 rpm steps) Can be preset on LCD
Rod DiameterRat : 90 mm
Mouse : 30 mm
Material of RotaPolychloride Vinyl
Flange to Flange Distance90 mm
DisplayOperation Mode, Time Elapsed (3 digit, by second)
Power85-240V AC 50 or 60Hz
DimensionsW260 x D400 x H420 mm
WeightApprox. 6 kg

MODE 1

Revolving Speed1 - 40 rpm (by 1 rpm steps)
Display : LCDRevolving Speed, Time Elapsed

MODE A

Display : LCDRevolving Speed, Time Elapsed
AccelerationA1 : 2.0 - 20 rpm
A2 : 2.5 - 25 rpm
A3 : 3.0 - 30 rpm
A4 : 3.5 - 35 rpm
A5 : 4.0 - 40 rpm

NOTE: 2.0 – 20 rpm indicates that the revolving speed is first set at 2.0 rpm and finally reaches 20 rpm in the five minutes.

The Standard System Includes:

  • MK-630B Main Unit – 1
  • Rota for Rat – 1
  • Rota for Mouse – 1
  • DCS-MRR Data Collection Software (Windows Version) – 1
  • USB-Serial Cable – 1

 

Specifications are subject to change without notice.