BLOOD PRESSURE

Plantar Test (Hargreaves Method)

RESTRAINERSCATHETERSThe IITC Plantar Analgesia Meter
for paw stimulation can be usedon mice, rats and other animals(cats, rabbits) . When testing
the properties of narcotic andstronger non-narcotic drugs on
unrestrained animals. To performa test, test head is aligned using
the guide mirror on top of thetest head. With our exclusive “idlestate” of the heat source one isable to be assured the placementof the heat source is exact on testsubject. Tests are performed on
the plantar surface by a focused,radiant heat light source whichemits from the test head. The test head is placed under a tempered glass surface and slides on top of the supplied basewith Teflon balls. The light beam is focused to the top of the glass and creates a 4X6mm intense spot on the paw. Prior to
testing there is a “guide” light to assist in directing the beam to the precise spot. An adjustable angled mirror is mounted on
top of the test head to assist the operator to view the paw without
the need of constant bending.

Features

ANALGESIAOur method of visible light is superior to the infrared light method,since a user will not always know exactly where/when the test will
start, causing false starts and conditioning of animals.

Precise programmable digital control
Humane cut-off feature

BEHAVIORAL/ACTIVITY

The instrument has a built-in timer which displays the reaction timein .01 second increments. A pushbutton mounted into the handleof the test head allows the operator to stop the test cycle at anytime, preventing false reaction. In addition, start, stop and reset canbe done on either the front panel of the electronics or the suppliedfootswitch.

Adjustable beam intensity in 1% increments
room temperature to 250 degrees C.
Manual override of all timer functions
Alphanumeric readout

ANIMAL RESPIRATORS

Acrylic animal enclosures are supplied that are in groups of 2 rat/4
mice with a total of three supplied with the system allowing testingof up to 6 rats/12mice at one time. The enclosures sit on top of theglass. The height of the glass is adjustable allowing the focal pointof the light to be adjusted to stimulate other body parts if needed. AHumane cutoff timer is standard. The unit can be preset for a cutoff
period, at the end of which the heat source shuts off automaticallyif the animal has not responded, avoiding tissue damage. Our testhead does not emit , clicking or whining noises that cause preconditioning of animals prior to test as with other systems on the market.

All Functions and parameters entered via key-pad
Unrestrained animals
Heated glass option only from IITC
USB and RS232 Standard
Printer output standard
Footswitch standard
Software for data collection (optional)

SYRINGE PUMPSOur exclusive heated glass option eliminiates the glass acting as a
Thermal printer (optional)
heat sink. This feature will eliminiate the reaction time of the animals to be altered due to the fact that they are placed on cold glass
allowing the possibility of delayed response time to the applied
heat source. Built-in heating elements in the glass which are controlled via the base. Temmperature readout and adjustment from 30-40 degrees C. are on the front of the heated base.

Two year warranty
120/240V
CEPart #Description

TEMPERATURE PROBES

390

Plantar Test (Hargreaves method)

390G

Plantar Test (Hargreaves method) with heated glass???

Animal Enclosure

Series 8Software

IITC Inc. Life Science23924 Victory Blvd Woodland Hills, CA 91367
818 710 8843 fax 818 992 5185
www.iitcinc.com