Orchid Scientific Rotarod Apparatus RR01

“To evaluate drug effects on motor coordination, balance and motor learning in rodents”

Rotarod test is widely used to evaluate drug effects on motor coordination, balance and motor learning in rodents. The principle of this test is that rats or mice are first trained to walk on a rod rotating at a certain speed. Once the animals have learned this, the effect of a test-compound on their motor performance is evaluated. Animals experiencing impaired motor coordination are unable to cope with the rotating rod and will drop off when the rotation speed exceeds their motor coordination capacity. When the animal drops from rod safely into its own lane, the time latency to fall is automatically recorded.
Orchid’s 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 (2 to 60 rpm) using a dial on the front panel.

Features:
Same instrument can be used for mice as well as rat just by changing the rotor
Five Lanes
Mechanical detection of fall
Individual lane timers (0-9999.9s) with resolution of 0.1s
Electronic rod speed adjustment- constant speed (5 to 60 rpm)
Software for data collection
Easy replacement of rotor

System Specification & Models:
Specifications
Model
RR 01
Number of lanes
Five
RPM
2 to 60 RPM
Timer
0-9999.9s (resolution-0.1s)
Rotor specifications
Mice rotor- 30mm diameter
Rat rotor- 60mm diameter
Lane width
75 mm
Height to fall
For Mice: 285mm
For Rat: 300mm
Display
LCD
Material of composition
Methacrylate, Aluminium
Certifications
CE Compliant
Power requirements
220/230V AC 50Hz
110/120V AC 50-60Hz*

Overall Dimensions
(L x W x H)
570mm X 300mm X 590 mm

Rotarod Apparatus RR01