Consumption IMETRONIC

USES : Sedative or stimulating effects , the preference , the food or liquid dependence ...

I°) Apparatus :
* A metallic built ( with some detachable PVC partitions ) forms a rack of 8 box .
* Rack dimensions : height , width , depth : 1m80 , 1 m , 0,6 m.
* Each box is composed of : a sliding floor, a detachable cage , infra-red captors.
* Each box can be equipped of 3 elements: trough(s) or drinking trough(s);
This rack is connected to an electronic interface, which permits the communication with the computer.

II°)Software:
a cage representation on the screen


Software for windows permits to manage 2 rack of 8 box. Each box is independent.

* animal graphical follow-up (see above the white circle);

* consumption management: fast periods programmable;

* Consumption' graphical follow (time units: minute, hour, day);

* Consumption' recording and their kinetics;