Complete Rat 5/9 Hole Box with Pellet Reward for Physiological Research Instrumentation

The Complete Rat 5/9 Hole Box with Pellet Reward is designed for controlled operant behavioral testing and the Serial Five Choice Reaction Time Task. It combines a configurable 5/9-hole test chamber, pellet reward system, stimulus control, nose-poke detection, activity monitoring and a sound-attenuating enclosure. Manufactured by Atico Export with quality-focused production and attention to engineering specifications for physiological research, experimental studies and scientific training.

• Designed for the Serial Five Choice Reaction Time Task
• Suitable for testing sustained and selective attention in rats
• Supports operant-based behavioral studies
• Suitable for 5-hole and 9-hole experimental configurations
• Supports studies involving attention, response control and behavioral processes

Dimensions :

• Sound Cubicle External: 580 H × 490 W × 490 D mm (22.83 × 19.29 × 19.29 inch)
• Sound Cubicle Internal: 520 H × 430 W × 425 D mm (20.47 × 16.93 × 16.73 inch)
• Complete Weight: 40.5 kg (89.3 lb)

Electrical :

• Voltage: 24–28 VDC
• Current (9-hole box only): 400 mA
• Fuse: T5A
• 24–28 V rail maximum capacity: 3 A
• 5 V rail maximum capacity: 100 mA
• Output line switch current: 1 A maximum
• Switch type: Common drain (negative switching)

9-Hole Array :

• Beam response: IR reflective
• Dimming: 8 factory-calibrated levels
• Fully illuminated brightness equivalent to a 24 V, 3 W bulb
  Sound Attenuating Chamber :
• Test chamber mounted on a slide-out shelf for easy cleaning and maintenance
• Durable light and sound attenuating cubicle
• Medium-density composite walls for sound attenuation
• Opaque anti-mold fungicide treatment
• Acrylic protective finish
• Resistant to impact, abrasion, urine, water, alcohol, heat and staining
• Ventilation fan
• External connectors for power and control
• Observation optic

• Sound and light attenuating cubicle
• Ventilation fan
• Stainless steel and polycarbonate test chamber
• Grid floor and removable tray on baseboard
• Design features intended to reduce distraction
• Dual house lights and loudspeakers
• Precision 45 mg pellet dispenser
• Reinforcement tray
• Nine holes with stimulus LEDs
• User-configurable masks for 1 to 9 hole balanced or unbalanced designs
• IR-beam nose-poke detection using reflective technology
• 8 discrete levels of electronic brightness control
• Programmable white noise, clicker or tone
• IR activity monitoring
• 10 m cable
• Deluxe reward area
• Integrated ambulatory photobeams
• Dimming and white noise functions
• Compatible with ABET control system via two 25-way cables
• Programmable configurations for 5-hole, dimming, white noise and lever applications