Product Documentation
Setup guides, software manuals, and specifications for ConductScience products
Activity Wheel Cage
Setup guides and manuals for the Activity Wheel Cage
Bar Test
Setup guides and manuals for the Bar Test
Bar Test Software Manual
This manual covers the Bar Test Software, which is used to conduct and record animal behavior tests on multiple lanes, tracking start time, duration, and end time for each trial. The software includes features for creating test names, managing individual lane recordings, saving up to one hundred datasets, and exporting data via USB.
Bar Test Hardware Manual
This manual covers the Bar Test Hardware, a 4-lane maze apparatus for mice featuring adjustable metal bars, a control box with touchscreen interface, and sensor arrays to detect animal movement on and off the bars. The document describes the specifications and components of the maze, control system, and sensor configuration used in this behavioral testing equipment.
Camera
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ConductVision
Software documentation for ConductVision
Conduct Vision Software Manual
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Conduct Vision Fear Conditioning Software Manual
This manual provides instructions for installing, configuring, and operating the ConductVision Fear Conditioning Software, which is used to conduct fear conditioning experiments with video tracking capabilities on rodents. The document covers software installation, experiment setup, stimulus protocol configuration, video tracking, hardware adapter integration, data export, and troubleshooting procedures.
Camera Specification
This document specifies the technical parameters for two Conduct Vision infrared HD camera models: a Standard model with 2-megapixel resolution and 30 fps capability, and an Advanced model with 5-megapixel resolution and 60 fps capability. Both cameras feature CMOS sensors, multiple field-of-view options, and MJPG format output via USB interfaces.
ConductVision Specification
ConductVision is an AI-based animal behavior tracking software that operates at 30+ frames per second and uses machine learning to detect multiple body points for tracking various animal subjects including mice, rats, ferrets, zebrafish, and Drosophila. This specification document outlines the software's key features, advantages, and hardware requirements for computer and camera systems.
Camera Manual
This manual provides instructions for the Conduct Vision Camera, including connection to a PC, use of compatible video recording software, mounting options via a camera holder, and operation through the built-in Camera app on Microsoft Windows devices.
ConductVision Catwalk Specification
This specification document describes the ConductVision Catwalk system, a gait analysis platform consisting of a glass walkway with LED illumination and high-speed camera that captures paw contact images, paired with AI-powered software that automatically detects and classifies paw contacts to measure spatial, temporal, kinetic, and coordination gait parameters in rodents.
Conduct Vision Fly Software Manual
This manual covers the installation, configuration, and operation of Conduct Vision Fly Software, which is used to conduct experiments with flies in various maze types and analyze their behavior through video tracking and social interaction analysis. The manual includes instructions for software setup, experiment configuration, running experiments with AI-based video tracking, data analysis, and troubleshooting.
Conduct Vision Homecage System Specification
This manual specifies the Conduct Vision Homecage System, a mouse home cage monitoring setup that includes 140 standard cages housed in two stainless steel racks equipped with a ventilation system, along with an AI-powered cage tracking system using NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano devices and cameras for real-time behavior analysis supported by server software. The document also describes optional cloud-based data storage and remote monitoring capabilities.
Data Visualizations
This document describes data visualization methods for mouse behavioral tracking analysis, including 2D density heatmaps of spatial position, trajectory paths, cumulative distance plots for individual body parts, and violin plots showing distance distributions between body part pairs.
Conduct Vision Fish Software Manual
This manual provides comprehensive instructions for the Conduct Vision Fish Software, covering installation, configuration, and operation of experiments involving fish behavior analysis including maze types, video tracking, social interaction analysis, and multi-animal tracking capabilities.
Conduct Vision Social Interaction Software Manual
This manual documents the Conduct Vision Social Interaction Software, covering installation, configuration, and operation of the application for conducting behavioral experiments with maze-based protocols and AI-powered multi-animal video tracking and analysis capabilities.
ConductVision Y-maze protocol
This document describes the ConductVision Y-maze protocol, which provides analysis of spontaneous alternation behavior in rodents using tracking data to assess spatial memory and exploratory behavior. It covers specifications for defining alternation sequences, calculation methods for alternation percentage and arm reentry patterns, and interpretation of results.
Electric Von Frey
Setup guides and manuals for the Electric Von Frey
Electric Von Frey User Manual
This manual covers the Electric Von Frey device, an electronic esthesiometer used to assess mechanical nociception and pain sensitivity in subjects by applying controlled force through rigid filaments to the skin. The manual provides instructions for device setup, operation in automatic and manual modes, data management, and calibration procedures.
Von Frey Cage Specification
This manual specifies the components and dimensions of Von Frey test cages, including acrylic chambers designed to hold rodents and metal grid tables available in 2-set or 3-set configurations. The document details the materials, interior dimensions, and features of each cage component used for Von Frey testing procedures.
Hot Cold Plate
Setup guides and manuals for the Hot Cold Plate
Hot Plate
Setup guides and manuals for the Hot Plate
Plantar Test
Setup guides and manuals for the Plantar Test
Plantar Test Cage Specification
This specification document details the components and dimensions of a Plantar Test Cage system, which consists of acrylic chambers designed to house rodents (rats or mice), metal support tables, and metal grids for plantar testing procedures. The system is available in two or three-chamber configurations with corresponding table sizes.
Plantar Test Specification
This specification document describes the plantar test apparatus, which measures thermal withdrawal latency in rodent hind paws using a radiant heat stimulus, and details its key components including a touch screen interface, adjustable light power system (20-100w), animal enclosure, and data storage and upload capabilities.
Rotarod
Setup guides and manuals for the Rotarod
RotaRod Hardware Manual
This manual provides instructions for the RotaRod hardware, a laboratory instrument used for animal behavioral testing that features a rotating rod with individual lane monitoring, LCD touchscreen controls, servo motor operation, and data recording capabilities. The document covers general safety precautions, key product features including multi-step speed control and experiment data management, system connections, and basic operation instructions.
RotaRod Motor Replacement Instruction
This instruction manual provides step-by-step procedures for replacing the motor in a RotaRod device, including removing the motor cover, disconnecting the old motor, connecting the new motor, and reassembling the unit.
5 min to 40 rpm setup
This document provides setup instructions for configuring a rotarod apparatus to accelerate from 4 rpm to approximately 40 rpm over a 5-minute period, including the required acceleration parameter settings. Reference files with visual guides are provided to assist with the configuration process.
Rotarod Specification
This document provides the technical specifications for a Rotarod apparatus, an animal behavioral testing device used for rat and mouse motor coordination assessments, detailing physical dimensions, lane configurations, control system interface, speed parameters, and fall detection capabilities.
RotaRod Software Manual
This manual covers the installation, setup, and operation of RotaRod Software, including application installation requirements, connecting the RotaRod device to a computer via USB cable, and collecting and exporting experimental data to Excel format.
Sleep Deprivation Chamber
Setup guides and manuals for the Sleep Deprivation Chamber
Sleep Deprivation Chamber Specification
This manual specifies the Sleep Deprivation Chamber, a clear acrylic cylindrical apparatus with dimensions of 38 x 30 cm (interior) equipped with a precision motor, capacitive touchscreen control, and configurable parameters for rotation speed, duration, break intervals, and lighting cycles. The device supports multiple rotation modes, session durations up to 900 hours, and allows configurations to be saved and uploaded via USB.
Sleep Deprivation Chamber Walking Model
This manual covers the specifications and operation of a Sleep Deprivation Chamber Walking Model, a laboratory device featuring a clear rectangular chamber with motorized treadmill functionality, touch screen controls, and configurable parameters for conducting sleep deprivation experiments on small animals. The device operates at speeds from 1-100 m/min with automated scheduling, multiple rotation modes, and data logging capabilities for experimental analysis.
Sleep Deprivation Chamber User Manual
This manual provides instructions for setting up and operating a Sleep Deprivation Chamber, covering hardware assembly, component installation, adjustable rotation bar configuration, and screen-based parameter settings for controlling rotation patterns, timing, breaks, and data collection.
Treadmill
Setup guides and manuals for the Treadmill
Adjust space between grid and belt
This section of the manual provides instructions for adjusting the spacing between the grids and belt by loosening screws, inserting acrylic U-shaped spacer pieces, and retightening the fasteners.
Metabolic Treadmill
This manual covers the Metabolic Treadmill, a sealed treadmill device designed to integrate with metabolic measurement systems for animal research, detailing its air inlet/outlet ports, connector specifications, and physical dimensions.
Treadmill Air Puff Manual
This manual describes the components, connections, and software settings for the Treadmill Air Puff system, which uses air tubing, a solenoid box, and an air compressor to deliver air stimuli to animals on a treadmill during behavioral experiments.
Treadmill Software Manual
This manual covers the installation and operation of treadmill software, including application setup on Windows computers, USB connection procedures between the treadmill and computer, and methods for collecting and exporting exercise data to Excel files.
Treadmill Integration with Metabolism
This manual covers the integration of a treadmill with a metabolism monitoring system, including its sealing features, air inlet/outlet configuration, connector specifications, and dimensional characteristics that match standard single-lane treadmill models.
Treadmill support setup manual
This manual provides instructions for assembling a treadmill support system, covering the installation of support posts, horizontal bar, balance levers, and body holder components. The document guides users through the step-by-step process of attaching and securing each part to the treadmill frame.
Treadmill Q_A
This document addresses frequently asked questions about a multi-lane treadmill system designed for rodent research, covering its touch screen control interface, programmable session options, compatibility with mice and rats, configurable lane layouts, and shipping information.
Treadmill Specification
This document specifies the technical features and dimensions of Maze Engineers treadmills designed for laboratory rodents (rats and mice), available in 1-5 lane configurations with adjustable speed, slope, electrical stimulation, and real-time performance monitoring capabilities.
How to Measure Shock Current
This document provides instructions for measuring shock current output on a treadmill equipped with electrical shock capability, including steps to set shock levels, operate the treadmill, and verify current measurements using a voltage meter.
Treadmill User Manual
This user manual covers the safety precautions, key features, and operation of a treadmill designed for animal testing, which includes an LCD monitor, servo motor control, multi-step speed settings, electric stimulus capability, and individual lane counting with data recording functionality.