1.1 System Specifications
1.1.0 Incline Controller
Power Requirements: 60 watts, 100 - 240VAC, 50/60Hz.
Power Fuses: 2A Slow-Blow
Physical Dimensions: 13.0” x 11.4” x 4.0” (33.1 x 29.0 x 10.2cm).
Physical Weight: 5.8 pounds (2.6 kilograms).
CI-Bus Connection: 8p8c “RJ45” Jacks (x2).
Motor Fuses: 2A Slow-Blow
Motor Connection: 6-pin Amphenol Circular Female Jack.
1.1.1 Generic Incline Apparatus
Motor Type: Linear-Actuator, 12V.
Actuator Strokes: 4”, 6”, 8” 10” or 12” (10cm, 15cm, 20cm, 25cm, 30cm).
Actuator Rates: 0.3”/s, 0.5”/s, 2.0”/s (0.7cm/s, 1.2cm/s, 5.0cm/s).
Angular Range: Span of 100° inclusive of 0°.
Resulting Angular Rates: Dependant upon the mechanics/geometry of the Incline Apparatus.
Physical Dimensions: 10” (25cm) wider than the apparatus to incline.
4” (10cm) taller than the length of linear-actuator employed.
Physical Weight: 15 - 25 pounds (6.8 – 11.3 kilograms).
1.1.2 Metabolic Mouse Incline Apparatus
Motor Type: Linear-Actuator, 12V, 6” Stroke.
Angular Range: -10.0° to +25.0°, ±0.1° or
-17.6% to +46.6% incline ±0.2%.
Actuator Rates: 0.3”/s, 0.5”/s, 2.0”/s (0.7cm/s, 1.2cm/s, 5.0cm/s). (0.5”/s default)
Resulting Angular Rates: 1.7°/s, 2.9°/s, 11.6°/s. (2.9°/s default)
Physical Dimensions: 8” (20cm) wider than all of the mouse lanes assembled
11” (28cm) long and 23” (58cm) tall.
Physical Weight: ~ 16 pounds (7.3 kilograms).
1.1.3 Metabolic Rat Incline Apparatus
Motor Type: Linear-Actuator, 12V, 8” Stroke.
Angular Range: -10.0° to +25.0°, ±0.1° or
-17.6% to +46.6% incline, ±0.2%.
Actuator Rates: 0.3”/s, 0.5”/s, 2.0”/s (0.7cm/s, 1.2cm/s, 5.0cm/s). (0.5”/s default)
Resulting Angular Rates: 1.2°/s, 2.1°/s, 8.6°/s. (2.1°/s default)
Physical Dimensions: 8” (20cm) wider than all of the rat lanes assembled
14” (36cm) long and 26” (66cm) tall.
Physical Weight: ~ 19 pounds (8.6 kilograms).