The PAM device can also be used to measure mechanical sensitivity in the mouse or rat paw, by using a specific Paw Pressure Transducer (optional).
The PAM applies a quantifiable force for direct stimulation of the joint and for automatic readout of the response.
The operator simply wears a special force sensor on his or her thumb and the peak amplifier measures the force which elicits the animal response (normally, limb withdrawal).
Each PAM device comes standard with two force sensors, which have been specially designed to apply force to rat and mouse joints.
The device includes as standard both a control unit with internal memory and the NEW DCA software for signal monitoring, data transfer and analysis. Once saved, data can be browsed on the control unit and/or trasferred to a PC in proprietary, Excel (.xls) or text (.txt) format, to be managed by most statistical analysis packages available on the market.
| Feature | Benefits |
|---|---|
| The force is applied directly to the joint | Direct measurent of evoked pain |
| Specifically designed for arthritis research | The applicators are shaped for rodents knee and ankle |
| Paw pressure transducer is an optional | PAM can also be used as a hand-held Randall-Selitto device |
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Operation | |
|---|---|
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Commands |
Via soft buttons and pedal |
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Read-out |
LCD Screen, via the DCA3 Software on the PC |
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Start |
Automatic start at pressure adjustable threshold |
| Stop | Automatic at end of pressure, Automatic after a time limit (adjustable from 5 to 25 seconds), Manual by pedal |
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Force Ranges |
0-500gf, 0-1500gf |
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Force Increasing Rate |
Monitored via PAM Electronic Unit or via the DCA3 Software on the PC |
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Force Response |
in 0.1gf steps |
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Latency Time |
in 0.1s steps |
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Connection to PC |
via USB cable (A to mini-B) and PAM Software (DCA3) |
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Power Requirement |
Either battery operated, via USB cable connected to PC, included power supply (100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz) |
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Operating Temperature |
10°C to 40°C; 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing) |
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Sound Level |
Negligible |
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Physical | |
|---|---|
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Total Weight |
0.8Kg |
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Shipping Weight |
2.7Kg approx. |
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Packing Dimensions |
46x38x27cm |
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Warranty | |
| Warranty | PAM is covered by a 12-month warranty + 12 after product registration |
| UB-Care | Additional UB-Care can be added for other 12 or 24 months |
The PAM applies a quantifiable force for direct stimulation of the joint and for automatic readout of the response.
The operator simply wears a special force sensor on his or her thumb and the peak amplifier measures the force which elicits the animal response (normally, limb withdrawal). Each PAM device comes standard with two force sensors, which have been specially designed to apply force to rat and mouse joints.
The device includes as standard both a control unit with internal memory and the NEW DCA software for signal monitoring and data transfer.
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38500 PAM Pressure Application Measurement | |
|---|---|
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38500-001 |
Electronic Unit |
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38500-002 |
Large Joint Transducer (Rat) |
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38500-003 |
Small Joint Transducer (Mouse) |
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38500-303 |
External trigger switch (foot pedal) |
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52010-325 |
USB Lead |
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E-AU 059 |
Universal Power Supply |
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E-AU 101 |
USB pen-drive, including Instruction Manual and Software |
| Options | |
| 38500-006 | Paw Pressure Applicator |
H. Tamai, M. Yamanaka, W. Taniguchi, N. Nishio, D. Fukui, T. Nakatsuka, H. Yamada, 2023, “Transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 in the knee is involved in osteoarthritis pain”, Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports
In addition to the one-year Regular Warranty and in addition to the one-year product registration extended warranty, Ugo Basile offers an Optional Extended Warranty that extends the warranty period for the product for additional one or two years called “UB Care12”/“UB Care24”. Customers may purchase the “UB Care” at the maximum of 3 months after buying. For more detailed information, please contact your local representatives.
