Forced Exercise / Walking Wheel Bed
Model 80805A
The Forced Exercise / Walking Wheel System for Rats based on the Model 80805A Bed is designed for sleep deprivation and controlled exercise studies.
Model 80805A is shown above with Rat Exercise / Walking Wheel - Model 80806. For more information about the Exercise Wheels view the ACCESSORIES tab.
The Forced Exercise / Walking Wheel System for Rats Model 80805A is designed to offer flexibility in conducting paradigms such as sleep deprivation and controlled exercise. This sturdy exercise / walking bed will support up to 6 Rat Exercise / Walking Wheels Model 80806 that are sold separately. Features of this unit include removable stainless steel waste pans and individual wheel tracks with cushioned non-slip grips. The 80806 wheels used with this bed incorporate a swing-hatch for easy animal loading and removal.
The hand held LCD interface allows the user to set a single exercise / walking speed, exercise time, rest time, and number of cycles. A built in USB interface may be connected to a Microsoft Windows computer running optional Model 86165 Scurry Activity Software for complete flexibility of speeds, times, and other aspects of scheduled exercise.
Features
- Supports 1 - 6 wheels at a time
- Each wheel is captured in its own running track
- Each wheel is supported on cushioned non-slip grips
- Three removable stainless steel waste pan
- Wheels can be added or removed while operating
- System has rubber feet or can be permanently mounted to a flat surface or workbench
- System is easily disassembled for cleaning
- Water Support Option: Model 80807 (see Accessories)
Specifications
- Dimensions: 51.0” x 17.9” x 16.9” (with wheels)
- Weight: 20.0 lbs. (empty), 41.0 lbs. (with 6 wheels)
- Wheel capacity: 6
- Total Capacity
- Recommended: Up to 2.1 Kilograms
- Maximum: 3.0 Kilograms
- Speed range: 1.0 m/min to 28.0 m/min
- Speed resolution: 0.5 m/min
- Test Time Range: 0-24 hours
- Rest Time Range: 0-24 hours
- Timing Resolution: 1 sec
- Cycles: 1 - 99, continuous
