Detail Produk
Key features
• Easy-to-use and reliable
• Works for both rats and mice
• Can be used to determine pain threshold with a progressive force
• Able to send TTL results for electrophysiology
New features
Enhanced compatibility: The Smalgo control unit is now the same as other mechanical pain stimulators from Bioseb.
• Economical solution if you want to buy several mechanical pain stimulators.
• All in one instrument reducing space in your laboratory.
• Easy maintenance : Only one instrument to re-calibrate.
Also, for users already owning the Bioseb Von frey (EVF4) or Pincher, the SMALGO sensor is available as an “add on” part to their instrument. (Ref: SMALGO-SPIP ).
TTL Option: For laboratories that need compatibility between Smalgo and Electrophysiology, Bioseb allows the instrument to send TTL Signals between 0 and 5 volts. • Smalgo now enables you to pair electrophysiology signals and pain stimulation.
• The operator can define a limit in force at which the Smalgo will send the trigger. The trigger can be sent when reaching one or several values. This is a very convenient feature for a large number of protocols.
• The TTL trigger is easy to set up directly in the menu of the apparatus (without needing to connect to the software)
• A sound and a light can be activated at a specific force. Several possibilities are available. Do not hesitate to contact us for this option.
Foot switch: With Smalgo, it is now possible to reset the value (tar/reset to zero) with a foot switch, allowing the operator to keep his both hands to manipulate the animal. The foot switch is systematically delivered with the Smalgo.
Domains of application
• Osteo-arthritis
• Drug screening
• Phenotyping
• Neuropathy
• Inflammation
• Post-operative pain
Customers
• Laboratoire Biocodex, France
• Rush University, Chicago, USA
• North Carolina State University, USA
• University Complutense of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
• Chosun University, Korea
SMALGO: SMall animal ALGOmeter
TYPE : BIO-SMALGO
SPECIFICATION :
| Data Output | to PC via RS232-USB and BIO-CIS dedicated software. |
| Power Supply | from the Main or using the embedded rechargeable battery (8 hours) |
| Range | 0 to 1500 grams (15 N) |
| Resolution | 0.1 gram or 0.01 N |
| Sampling Rate | Automatically detect the respond to pain at 1000 Hz |
Dedicated to small animals, like mice and rats, Smalgo is a pressure-based analgesimeter designed for easy assessment of sensitivity threshold. It is a must for osteo-arthritis and pain studies. A quick, easy-to-use and reliable instrument to assess threshold sensitivity of the animal when applying a progressive force, which can also be used for drug screening, phenotyping, as well as on studies about neuropathy, inflammation and post-operative pain.
