Tail Flick Unit - Thermal stimulation, D'Amour & Smith method

Name: Tail Flick Unit - Thermal stimulation, D'Amour & Smith method
Brand: Ugo Basile
SKU: 37560

Product Code:37560

Category: Pain and Inflammation

Accurately measures the nociceptive threshold to infrared heat stimulus on the rat or mouse tail. Used for rapid screening of analgesic drugs by measuring reaction time to heat, even in anesthetized animals, crucial for repeated tests, thanks to the reflexive nature of the tail flick response.

Adjustable I.R. intensity, bright touch-screen display with intuitive controls. Comfortable surface for the animal. Latency and thermal intensity data are automatically saved.

Detailed description +-

Background

Performs rapid precise screening of analgesic drugs via heat stimulation according to D’Amour & Smith method.
More than 3,000 citations of our Tail Flick unit in published papers.
Market leading device is the most used and validated worldwide.

Easy use, excellent reproducibility

Works by focusing radiant energy of adjustable intensity on the animal tail (using an embodied parabolic mirror).
Operator holds the animal on a comfortable, flat, unobstructed surface.
Optional inclined mouse restrained is available to ensure flat tail position on surface (to compensate for mouse tendency to hold tail upwards).
When the animal flicks its tail in response to the pain, the sensor detects it, stops the timer and switches off the bulb.
Reaction time (latency) and light intensity data are saved automatically to the unit, USB key (supplied) or “one-touch” export to your PC.
Features a bright graphical touch screen with intuitive controls for easy use.
Easy start, convenient foot pedal switch for excellent reproducibility.
Includes Xpad software.

Features & Benefits +-

Feature	Benefits
Tail-flick is scored automatically or manually	Precise score, free of human variability and flexibility
Fully controlled by a 4.3" touch screen	Ultra-intuitive menus and bright colors for ease of use
USB memory key and software are included	Works as a stand-alone or connected to the PC
No protruding elements and unobstructed surface	Work confortably and get excellent reproducibility
Radiant energy can be calibrated with optional Radiometer	Arbitrary units can be converted and lamp usage compensated

Specifications +-

General
Command input and read-out	4.3" colour touch screen
Power requirements	Universal input 100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz, 50W
Sound Level	<54db
Operating Environment	10°C to 40°C, 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Operation
Data export	.csv format via USB key
Start Experiment	Via pedal switch or via start icon on the touch screen (or via TTL)
Stop Experiment	Via pedal switch, start icon on the touch screen, cut-off (or via TTL)
Measurement mode	Manual (foot-switch) or automatic (fiber optic)
I.R. Intensity	Adjustable in the interval 01-99 (in one digit steps)
Latency Time	Displayed on the graphic display, in 0.1s steps
Cut-off Function	Adjustable from 5 to 30 seconds
Data Portability	Via USB pen-drive provided
Calibration	Via appropriate I.R. Radiometer (not included)
TTL/IO	Available as input or output
Physical
Total Weight	2.8Kg
Shipping Weight	3Kg approx.
Dimensions	37.5(w) x38.5 (d) x 13 (h) cm (assembled)
Packing Dimensions	46x35x28cm
Warranty
Warranty	Tail Flick Unit 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

Application +-

The Tail Flick Unit basically consists of an IR source, whose radiant energy of adjustable intensity is focused by an embodied parabolic mirror on the animal tail.

The animal is held by the operator on the instrument unobstructed upper panel in such a way that its tail, placed over a flush mounted window, receives the IR energy. The operator starts the stimulus and the related reaction-time counter by the pedal switch or by the touch-screen start button. When the animal feels pain and flicks its tail, a sensor detects it, stops the reaction time counter and switches off the bulb. The reaction time of the animal is thus automatically determined to the nearest 0.1 second.

(unless the manual score option is activated, in which case it is the scientist to stop the counter by pressing the footswitch).

Ordering informations +-

37560 Tail Flick Unit
37560-001	Tail Flick Main Unit
37215-303	Pedal Switch
E-AU 101	USB Pen Drive
Optional
37360-325	Mouse Holder (25mm I.D.)
37360-330	Mouse Holder (30mm I.D.)
37300	Heat-Flux I.R. Radiometer for calibration