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 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.
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.