16U Rat Modular Operant Chamber with Grid Rod Floor for Physiological Research Instrumentation

The 16U Rat Modular Operant Chamber with Grid Rod Floor is designed for controlled operant conditioning, behavioral testing, drug discrimination and self-administration studies in rats. Its modular construction provides flexible stimulus, response and reward configurations, while the removable top, accessible waste pan and smooth pan rails facilitate cleaning and experimental setup. Manufactured by Atico Export with attention to applicable quality, safety and functional requirements for physiological research and laboratory applications.

• Designed for operant conditioning and behavioral studies in rats
• Suitable for basic operant studies, drug discrimination and drug self-administration
• Suitable for other behavioral research applications
• Can be used with or without sound-attenuating cubicles
• Compatible with ABET interface and programming systems

Materials :

• Grid rods and pan: Stainless steel
• Door, back and top: Polycarbonate
• Channel supports and filler panels: Anodized aluminum
• Base: Easily cleaned 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) matte-textured non-toxic polymer

Dimensions :

Overall :

• Length: 23.5 inch (59.7 cm)
• Depth: 13.5 inch (34.3 cm)
• Height: 15 inch (38.1 cm)

Animal Workspace :

• Length: 12.0 inch (30.5 cm)
• Depth: 10.2 inch (25.9 cm)
• Height: 12.0 inch (30.5 cm)

Grid Rod Floor :

• Rod diameter: 0.188 inch (4.775 mm)
• Rod spacing: 0.610 inch (15.494 mm) centers

• Easily removable top with four large thumbscrews
• Large stainless steel waste pan for easy removal
• Smooth pan rails eliminate gaps between the pan and modular panels
• Reduced potential distractions and easier cleaning
• Non-twisting channel supports for no-bind module removal
• Heavy-duty latch for secure and easy closing
• Standard shockable stainless steel grid rod floor
• Optional perforated stainless steel non-shock floor
• Modular options include nose pokes
• Simple tone, tone with intensity control and variable frequency tone
• Stimulus light with or without intensity control
• Standard or extra-thick response levers
• Pellet or liquid reward
• Simple receptacle or receptacle with door
• Head entry detection
• Light module
• Compatible with 3-inch wide modular panels