12 Channel Commutator for INTAN and UCLA3 & 4 Miniscopes.
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 a high-quality economical
motorized commutator for Intan-based headstages and UCLA mini-microscopes (VS3 and 4).
| GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | CMTR-12-M-INTAN-UCLA-NT |
| Sensitivity | Low torque on the input connector. This means animals can be tethered with light weight cable, minimizing discomfort. |
| Channels | 12 channel model with 2 channel coax, for Intan headstage and UCLA scope respectively |
| Connector for animal leads | 12 pin Omnetics SMA |
| Connector for output to amplifiers or stimulators | 26 Channel 3M to Omnetics adaptor 2 Chan SMA female output |
| Dimensions | 9" X 5" X ~7.5" height varies depending on channel counts |
| Fluid delivery and fiber optics | yes, but requires adaptor |
| Motor | stepper |
| Mounting | Mounted using holes at the base of the commutator. |
| Required headstage gain | 1X |