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ACTIMETRICS USB INTERFACE
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The ACT-710 is the USB Interface that is required for FreezeFrame 3, LimeLight 3 and WaterMaze 3. The ACT-710 eliminates the need either of the PCI Interface cards (ACT-610 or ACT-655) and the Breakout Box (ACT-700) for multi-camera systems. The USB Interface provides the outputs for operating the stimuli in FreezeFrame replacing the H91-24 5 Volt to 24 Volt Converters, is the interface for the control for the Nautilus Platform used in WaterMaze systems replacing the ACT-675 Interface, and is the source for the input and output signals that can be employed in LimeLight. The ACT-710 brings a sizeable savings to these systems. The ACT-710 connects directly to any USB Port or Hub and includes an easy-to-use installation DVD that includes a step-by-step process for installing the USB camera drivers, the ACT-710 and the National Instruments drivers making the installation of these systems simple and straight forward.
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FREEZEFRAME AUDIO EXPANSION KIT
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The ACT-140 includes the connectors, cabling, and audio amplifier for controlling the auditory stimuli in a FreezeFrame Fear Conditioning System. One ACT-140 is required for each FreezeFrame system. The House Lights and/or Isolation Cubicle Fans.
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FREEZEFRAME FAN/HOUSE LIGHT CONTROL KIT
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The ACT-130 includes the connectors and cabling for operating up to four House Lights and Isolation Cubicle Fans in a FreezeFrame Fear Conditioning System. One ACT-130 is required for each FreezeFrame system that employs House Lights and/or Isolation Cubicle Fans.
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FREEZEFRAME LIGHT/TONE CONTROL EXPANSION KIT
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The ACT-120 includes the connectors and cabling for controlling up to four light stimuli in a FreezeFrame Fear Conditioning System. One ACT-120 is required for each FreezeFrame system that employs a visual stimulus.
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FREEZEFRAME SHOCK CONTROL EXPANSION KIT
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The ACT-110 includes the connectors and cabling for controlling up to four shockers in a FreezeFrame Fear Conditioning System. One ACT-110 is required for each FreezeFrame system
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FREEZEFRAME SOFTWARE - 1-4 SUBJECTS
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FreezeFrame has become the standard in the field for automated fear conditioning. It combines the sensitivity of the human observer with the objectivity and high throughput of automation. While infrared beams can detect gross movements of an animal from one part of the cage to another, FreezeFrame can detect the minute movements of grooming, sniffing, turning and rearing. And FreezeFrame monitors the animal 2-4 times per second, not once every 5 seconds, for far more objective and reproducible results.
Not a tracking system. A proprietary motion detection algorithm filters out shadows, light flicker and camera noise, and detects movements as small as 1 mm.
Fully validated. Greater than 90% concordance between FreezeFrame and trained human observers.
Ordering FreezeFrame:
Number of channels:
The basic 4-channel system uses one computer to record from up to 4 animals at once. 4 cameras are provided, with each camera viewing one animal. For 8- and 12-channel operation, 2 or 3 computers can be connected together via ethernet or serial cables. The user then interacts with only one computer, which in turn controls the others.
Order WaterMaze, LimeLight and/or FreezeFrame together as a single, cost-effective system that will perform almost any behavioral task.
4 CCD cameras with auto-iris zoom lenses
4-channel video acquisition board
Cables and connectors
Interface box for shocker control outputs
Data acquisition and analysis software
System requirements:
Desktop Pentium computer with room for 1 PCI slot
Windows 95/98/2000/XP
256 MBytes of memory
1024x768 monitor resolution
If trial video images are to be stored to disk, a large harddrive and fast CD burner are recommended.
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FREEZEFRAME SOFTWARE UPGRADE TO VERSION 3
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FreezeFrame has become the standard in the field for automated fear conditioning. It combines the sensitivity of the human observer with the objectivity and high throughput of automation. While infrared beams can detect gross movements of an animal from one part of the cage to another, FreezeFrame can detect the minute movements of grooming, sniffing, turning and rearing. And FreezeFrame monitors the animal 2-4 times per second, not once every 5 seconds, for far more objective and reproducible results.
Not a tracking system. A proprietary motion detection algorithm filters out shadows, light flicker and camera noise, and detects movements as small as 1 mm.
Fully validated. Greater than 90% concordance between FreezeFrame and trained human observers.
Ordering FreezeFrame:
Number of channels:
The basic 4-channel system uses one computer to record from up to 4 animals at once. 4 cameras are provided, with each camera viewing one animal. For 8- and 12-channel operation, 2 or 3 computers can be connected together via ethernet or serial cables. The user then interacts with only one computer, which in turn controls the others.
Order WaterMaze, LimeLight and/or FreezeFrame together as a single, cost-effective system that will perform almost any behavioral task.
4 CCD cameras with auto-iris zoom lenses
4-channel video acquisition board
Cables and connectors
Interface box for shocker control outputs
Data acquisition and analysis software
System requirements:
Desktop Pentium computer with room for 1 PCI slot
Windows 95/98/2000/XP
256 MBytes of memory
1024x768 monitor resolution
If trial video images are to be stored to disk, a large harddrive and fast CD burner are recommended.
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LIMELIGHT SOFTWARE
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LimeLight can track up to 4 animals at once. No special lighting is necessary, and black or white animals are tracked automatically on almost any background. Any number of stationary items can be placed in the arena without affecting tracking. Collect images at up to 30 frames per second for one animal or up to 8 frames per second when tracking 4 animals at once. Tracking is robust even at extremely low light levels. Images can be stored on the hard drive for later review and can be exported to QuickTime movies for presentation.
Analysis by Grid or Zone: For all experiments, each analysis parameter can then be exported by grid square, maze arm or custom zone. All measurements can be exported directly to an open Excel spreadsheet. Parameters include:
Distance traveled (cm or %)
Time spent in each region (sec or %)
Crossings into each region
Body length from nose to base of tail (mm), together with stretch-attend bouts
Pointing Direction (orientation)
Mean distance from center
Handle Hundreds of Animals Easily: LimeLight was specifically designed for high throughput experiments. Collect data from any number of animals into a single data file. Sort animals into user-specified groups; when a Batch Analysis is performed, data are reported for animals in each group, together with mean and standard deviation for the group as a whole. Analyses are designed in collaboration with our users and ar tailored to the specific needs of each type of experiment.
Extremely Flexible: Switch instantly between any of LimeLight's data collection modes (Open Field, Plus Maze, Radial Arm Maze, Zero Maze, Conditioned Place Preference, Custom maze design). Arena setup is performed with a fiew mouse clicks by moving cursors over a live video image.
Stimulus Control: LimeLight has 8 output signal for controlling experimental apparatus. The user can specify that a line be turned on when the animal enters a particular zone in the arena. Stimulus duration, delay and time-out are adjustable. The 8 output lines are provided on an easy-to-install USB interface.
Behavior Scoring: Multiple user-defined behaviors can be scored during a trial using single key strokes or mouse clicks. Or score each trial offline while replaying the video stored on the computer's hard drive.
Ordering LimeLight
LimeLight has 2 different hardware configurations. The 1-camera system can be used to record 1 to 4 animals at once. For multiple animals, each one is placed in a separate arena in one quadrant of the image. The 4-camera system is also used to record up to 4 animals, but each arena is viewed by a separate camera. The additional hardware adds to the system cost, but the 4-camera setup reduces image distortion since each arena is viewed from its center and not from a corner. In addition, it increases flexibility in the placement of arenas. With each system, trials in each arena can be started and stopped together or independently. Trials can be started from the keyboard or from remotes switches (provided at no extra charge on request).
Order WaterMaze, LimeLight and/or FreezeFrame together as a single, cost-effective system that will perform almost any behavioral task.
1-camera system components
CCD Camera with auto-iris zoom lens
1-channel image acquisition board and video cable
Remote switch
On-line manual
4-camera system components
4 CCD Cameras with auto-iris zoom lenses
4-channel Image acquisition board and video cables
Remote switches
On-line manual
System requirements:
Desktop Pentium computer with room for 1 PCI slot
Windows 95/98/2000/XP
256 MBytes of memory
1024x768 monitor resolution
If trial video images are to be stored to disk, a large harddrive and fast CD burner are recommended.
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LIMELIGHT UPGRADE TO VERSION 3
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with mean and standard deviation for the group as a whole. Analyses are designed in collaboration with our users and ar tailored to the specific needs of each type of experiment.
Extremely Flexible: Switch instantly between any of LimeLight's data collection modes (Open Field, Plus Maze, Radial Arm Maze, Zero Maze, Conditioned Place Preference, Custom maze design). Arena setup is performed with a fiew mouse clicks by moving cursors over a live video image.
Stimulus Control: LimeLight has 8 output signal for controlling experimental apparatus. The user can specify that a line be turned on when the animal enters a particular zone in the arena. Stimulus duration, delay and time-out are adjustable. The 8 output lines are provided on an easy-to-install USB interface.
Behavior Scoring: Multiple user-defined behaviors can be scored during a trial using single key strokes or mouse clicks. Or score each trial offline while replaying the video stored on the computer's hard drive.
Ordering LimeLight
LimeLight has 2 different hardware configurations. The 1-camera system can be used to record 1 to 4 animals at once. For multiple animals, each one is placed in a separate arena in one quadrant of the image. The 4-camera system is also used to record up to 4 animals, but each arena is viewed by a separate camera. The additional hardware adds to the system cost, but the 4-camera setup reduces image distortion since each arena is viewed from its center and not from a corner. In addition, it increases flexibility in the placement of arenas. With each system, trials in each arena can be started and stopped together or independently. Trials can be started from the keyboard or from remotes switches (provided at no extra charge on request).
Order WaterMaze, LimeLight and/or FreezeFrame together as a single, cost-effective system that will perform almost any behavioral task.
1-camera system components
CCD Camera with auto-iris zoom lens
1-channel image acquisition board and video cable
Remote switch
On-line manual
4-camera system components
4 CCD Cameras with auto-iris zoom lenses
4-channel Image acquisition board and video cables
Remote switches
On-line manual
System requirements:
Desktop Pentium computer with room for 1 PCI slot
Windows 95/98/2000/XP
256 MBytes of memory
1024x768 monitor resolution
If trial video images are to be stored to disk, a large harddrive and fast CD burner are recommended.
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