18-80 Channel Electrophysiology and USB2.0 Imaging Commutator.
The motorized commutator utilizes a magnetic hall-effect sensor which detects any
cable twisting when the animal moves. When twisting is detected the sensor signals
a controller board which activates a motor to adjust the commutator in the appropriate
direction to untwist the cable. These systems are designed specifically to be sensitive
for mice and rats. NeuroTek is excited to produce the first commercially
available motorized commutator for simultaneous imaging (via USB2.0) and electrophysiology.
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| GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
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| Microscope | CHEndoscope from JFLabs https://www.biorxiv.org/content/biorxiv/early/2018/01/24/252205.full.pdf |
| Part Number | CMTR-18-80-M-USB2.0-NT |
| Sensitivity | Low torque on the input connector. This means animals can be tethered with light weight cable, minimizing discomfort. |
| Channels | 14-80 Total depends on customer specification |
| Connector for animal leads | 3M or Airborn Connectors Flexible design |
| Connector for output to amplifiers or stimulators | 50 channel 3M connector off the shelf digikey part |
| Dimensions | 7"X7"X ~11" height varies depending on channel counts |
| Fluid delivery | no |
| Imaging | yes, USB2.0 standard devices for eye tracking or miniscopes |
| Motor | stepper |
| Mounting | Mounted using holes at the base of the commutator. |
| Required headstage gain | 1X |