Startle Response/Tremor Monitor System

The VANJHCS Neurobehavioral Research Laboratory requires a Startle Response/Tremor Monitor System in order to execute a VA-ORD Shared Equipment Evaluation Program (ShEEP). The system will be used for measuring the rodent acoustic startle response and pre-pulse inhibition of the startle reflex. These are assessment techniques historically used by the researchers at the East Orange VA Medical Center (EOVAMC) to study the effects of stress on startle reactivity. These measurements are needed for ongoing research at the VANJHCS related to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI) and Parkinson s Disease (PD).
Startle Response/Tremor Monitor System characteristics as follows:
The VANJHCS requires a Startle Response/Tremor Monitor System. The system must include the following:
1 SR-LAB "ABS"/TREMOR MONITOR COMBO SYSTEM
SR-LAB Control Software
Tremor Control Software,
One Test Station with ABS Cabinet
SR-LAB Animal Enclosure
(Small/Medium)
Tremor Animal Enclosure
USB Connection Chassis,
User s Manual
Required cables and connectors.
5 SR-LAB "ABS"/TREMOR MONITOR COMBO SYSTEM ADDITIONAL TEST STATION
Tremor Animal Enclosure
SR-LAB Animal Enclosure (Small/Medium)
Cables and connectors
1 SR-LAB STANDARDIZATION UNIT
1 TREMOR STANDARDIZATION UNIT
6 SR-LAB LARGE ANIMAL ENCLOSURE, 8 (L) x 3.5 (ID)
6 POTENTIATED STARTLE KIT
Shocker
Shock Grid matched to enclosure size and cue light
6 SR-LAB SMALL/MEDIUM SHOCK GRID
6 SR-LAB LARGE SHOCK GRID
1 SHOCK LEVEL TESTER
1 PURE TONE AUDITORY SYSTEM (Up to 4 test stations)
Software
audio amplifier
function generator
all cables
all connectors
1 PURE TONE AUDIO AMPLIFIER (Supports 4 Additional Test stations)
6 PURE TONE SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (PER TEST STATION)
6 AIR PUFF KIT - PER TEST STATION
1 AIR PUFF AIR MANIFOLD (MAX: 8 STATIONS)
1 SR-LAB TABLE SIX FOOT
1 CONFIGURED COMPUTER - ALL-IN-ONE DESKTOP
High Performance All-In-One Touchscreen PC
San Diego Instruments' SR-LAB Application Software and Drivers Pre-installed and Fully Tested
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