Pinnacle’s THREE-CHANNEL TETHERED RAT SYSTEM allows researchers to simultaneously record three channels of EEG and/or EMG data. The data conditioning and acquisition system (DCAS) and preamplifier are preconfigured and ordered as a matching pair. Standard configurations include 2 EEG/1 EMG channels for sleep or seizure studies and 3 EEG channels for seizure research.
The 8206 data conditioning and acquisition system (DCAS) performs secondary amplification and filtering before sending data to Pinnacle’s SIRENIA® ACQUISITION SOFTWARE for collection via a USB cable.
A Plastics One commutator is mounted above the cage. The commutator’s two-plug setup allows for even rotation of the rotor.
Signals are amplified and filtered at the head of the animal using our preamplifiers, which ensures the delivery of clean, artifact-free data. A Plastics One screw connector is used to secure the preamplifier to the head of the animal.
Prefabricated headmounts and recording electrodes allow for fast, reproducible surgeries.
An optional, SYNCHRONIZED VIDEO SYSTEM is available.
Pinnacle offers complete hardware kits for new users of our EEG/EMG systems. Kits include a commutator, preamplifier, and data conditioning and acquisition system. Standard configurations include 2 EEG/1 EMG channels for sleep or seizure studies and 3 EEG channels for seizure research.
| CONFIGURATIONS | SLEEP | SEIZURE |
| 2 EEG/1 EMG |
8200-K2-SL 
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8200-K2-SE
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| 3 EEG |
8200-K2-SE3
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Cables for one animal, software, and manuals are also included with hardware kits.
Pinnacle’s preamplifiers perform X100 (X10 in seizure rat configuration) amplification of differential measurements between two electrodes. Learn more about our preamplifiers.
Analog adapters are excellent solutions for researchers who require the low noise provided by Pinnacle’s headmounted preamplifiers and commutators but who have existing amplification/acquisition systems in place. The adapters can be used to connect Pinnacle mouse and rat preamplifiers with third-party data collection systems.
For new users of our systems, Pinnacle recommends the purchase of an accessory kit for use with the 3-channel hardware system. Kits include all necessary one-time purchases, such as screwdrivers, and enough surgical supplies to complete four to six surgeries.
| CONFIGURATIONS | SLEEP | SEIZURE |
| 2 EEG/1 EMG |
8200-K4-SL/SE
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8200-K4-SL/SE
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| 3 EEG |
8200-K4-SE3
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Click on the cart icon for more information on what is included within each kit.
A data conditioning and acquisition system (DCAS) performs secondary amplification and filtering before sending data to Pinnacle’s Sirenia® Acquisition software for collection via a USB connection.
• 3 CHANNELS
• 14-BIT RESOLUTION
• USER-SELECTABLE GAIN: 5,000 - 100,000 V/V
• ADJUSTABLE SAMPLING RATES: 200 - 2,000 Hz
• SOFTWARE CONFIGURABLE LOW-PASS FILTERS: 10 Hz - 1 kHz
• HIGH-PASS FILTERS: 0.5 Hz EEG, 10 Hz EMG for sleep;
1.0 Hz EEG for seizure
Data Conditioning & Acquisition System - 8206
Our EEG/EMG systems ship with Pinnacle’s basic acquisition and analysis software, but we also offer packages that automate the sleep scoring and seizure identification processes. Unlock these powerful tools for rapid data analysis by upgrading to our Sirenia® Seizure Pro or Sirenia® Sleep Pro software. Sign up for a 30-DAY FREE TRIAL of either software package to experience for yourself how our automated software can reduce your research time and simplify your data analysis. Click here to learn more about available software packages >>
SIRENIA® SEIZURE PRO is an advanced analysis package that provides a platform for quickly identifying and analyzing user-defined seizure events over a given time period.
SIRENIA® SLEEP PRO reduces scoring time by automating the process with tools such as cluster scoring, threshold scoring, hypnograms, and spectral
analysis.
EEG EMG Brochure
Email or call a Pinnacle representative today at 785.832.8866 to request a customized system.
Pinnacle’s automated sleep deprivation and fragmentation system uses a rotating metal bar to gently sleep deprive mice and rats without direct human intervention. It can be programmed to analyze real-time EEG/EMG activity and trigger bar rotation in response to sleep state.
