18 Channel Non-Motorized Commutator.
Non-Motorized commutators are used to untwist recording tethers from rodents through use of the animal’s actual torque applied to the recording tether. What this means is that the number of channels for the commutator must be kept low to minimize the required torque. Our non-motorized commutator should only be used with rats and we recommend that if higher channel counts are need that our customers consider the motorized versions. Finally we think that these non-motorized commutators are ideal for use with systems like OpenEphy and Triangle Biosystems where multiplexing is being used to reduce the number of channels in the recording tether. At a very economical price this is an excellent commutator to get you moving.
| GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | CMTR-18-NM-NT |
| Sensitivity | Low torque on the input connector. This means animals can be tethered with light weight cable, minimizing discomfort. |
| Channels | 18 Total |
| Connector for animal leads | 20 pin 3M connector off the shelf digikey part |
| Connector for output to amplifiers or stimulators | 20 pin 3M connector off the shelf digikey part |
| Dimensions | 3"X3"X5" very small |
| Fluid delivery | none, but inquire if interested in customization |
| Motor | none, but inquire if interested |
| Mounting | Commutator can be supported by a retort stand. Also can be mounted using holes at the base of the commutator. |
| Required headstage gain | 1X |