AMD-R Raturn System
BASi’s Raturn is a movement response caging system that is designed for use with tether-based applications in awake animals. Used as an alternative to a liquid swivel or commutator, the Raturn responds to animal movement to keep wires, tubing, fluid lines and cables from twisting.
- Reduce stress with less animal handing
- Eliminate swivels and commutators
- Combine multiple fluid or electrical lines
- AMD-R systems are designed to keep pumps and collectors close to the animal minimizing dead volume
- Use with BASi round, stackable or universal cages
The Raturn consists of a turntable and drive mechanism connected to a control box. The rat or mouse is placed into a cage (sold separately) and tethered to a counterbalance arm. The animal can move up to 280° before activating the optical sensor, causing the cage to counter rotate to prevent twisting. The customizable AMD-R system includes a framed stand convenient for holding syringe pumps and fraction collectors. The optional Raturn Activity Monitoring System easily integrates with the Raturn to observe changes in locomotor activity following treatments. Metabolic floor inserts also available for collection of metabolic waste products.
BASI’s Raturn systems are used in academic and pharmaceutical laboratories and CROs in a wide range of applications including:
- In vivo Microdialysis
- Blood Collection
- Optogenetics
- Infusion and Biosensor Implants
- Pressure Monitoring
- ECG
- Locomotor Activity Analysis
AMD-R Raturn
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Automated Microdialysis Sytem w/Raturn System includes: Aluminum Stand Raturn - turntable and control box |
Choose your Balance arm/Tether based on species and cage type:
| MD-1455R | Balance arm/Rat Tether MD-1455R for Universal Cage and Stackable Cage |
| MW-1510M | Balance arm/Mouse Tether CX-1214 for Universal Cage |
| MW-1502M | Balance arm/Mouse Tether for MD-1460R Stackable Cage and Mouse Metabolic Cage |
| MF-5371 | Rat Collars |
| MD-1365 | Mouse Collars |
Order Raturn compatible cages separately
Optional Parts:
| MD-1410 | Raturn Activity Monitor |
| CX-224 | Side Shelf Accessory |
| Optional parts for Metabolic Collections: | |
| CX-221 | Metabolism Stand (this part is not needed if using (CX-222 cart configuration) |
| MD-221 | Metabolic Accessory Holder |
| CX-222 | Floor Base Accessory with Wheels (cart configuration) |
| CX-1400 | I-Cup Reusable Chilling Chamber |
| CX-1211 | 42 mL Capped Urine Collection Vials |
| PL-4000 | 20 mL Scintillation Vials |
Replacement Parts:
| MF-2050 | O-zone-resistant o-rings for Raturn motor (3 per pack) |
| CX-1215 | Raturn Replacement Sensor Flag for Tether Arm |
| MD-1455 | Rat Tether for Universal Cage and Stackable Cage |
| CX-1214R | Mouse Tether for Universal Cage |
| MD-1460R | Mouse Tether for Stackable Cage and Mouse Metabolic Cage |
| MF-5371 | Rat Collars |
| MD-1365 | Mouse Collars |
The Raturn is set at an "optimized rotational speed." If you would like to adjust to a different speed of rotation, please contact BASi.
