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Rotarod
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The Panlab RotaRod provides an easy way to test the effects of drugs, brain damage, or diseases on motor coordination or fatigue resistance in rodents.

Basically, the animal is placed on the roller lane of the Rotarod and the timer is started. When the animal drops safely into its own lane, the time latency to fall (minutes and seconds) and rotation speed are automatically recorded. A removable upper separator is included to prevent interference between animals running in adjacent lanes.

The RotaRod is controlled by an advanced microprocessor which provides precise timing control and accurate speed regulation. Rotation can be electronically set at a constant speed (4-40 rpm) using a dial on the front panel. Alternatively, acceleration rate may be selected at a defined time (30 sec., 1, 2, 5 or 10 min). Acquired data is saved with the form of table lanes/trials. The Panlab RotaRod is also provided with a computer interface enabling easy exportation of data through RS 232 serial port in a format that is compatible with Excel. Available for mice, rats, or with an interchangeable drum for both mice and rats.

Parameters measured:
- Animal latency to fall
- Rotation speed when the animal fall occurs

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LE8200	Accelerating Rota-Rod for 5 mice including SeDaCom Software.
LE8300	Accelerating Rota-Rod for 4 rats Including removable hood and SeDaCom Software.
LE8500	Accelerating Rota-Rod for 4 rats or 4 mice including LE8580 and LE8590 drums, removable hood and SeDaCom software.