Rodent Event Arena - Manual Gate Configuration
Large manual-gate Event Arena for rat everyday-memory studies, with a seven-by-seven tile field, five sandwell positions, and four start boxes.
Louise Corscadden, PhD
Director of Science · ConductScience
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Key Specifications
Full details →- Model fit
- Rat
- SKU family
- Assigned during quote
- Sizing
- Model-specific dimensions confirmed from the selected configuration
- Ordering
- Quote-reviewed before fulfillment
- Category
- Behavioral Mazes
- Build notes
- Confirm accessories, station layout, and support needs before purchase
The Rodent Event Arena provides a familiar open field in which investigators can vary the identity, location, and occasion of rewarded events. A seven-by-seven removable tile field supports five configurable sandwell locations, while four perimeter start boxes vary the direction of entry.
Manual adaptation of the published rat system
The source method uses remote start-box gates. This base configuration substitutes manually operated sliding gates and includes no motors, pneumatics, sensors, or control console. The published rat dimensions remain the standard; mouse scaling is reviewed only as a custom investigator-approved drawing.
Separate positions from interchangeable sandwells
Five modified floor tiles define active positions during a session. Fifteen removable sandwells form three matching sets of five for cleaning and odor control. Two distinctive intra-arena cues aid orientation while the surrounding room cues and start sequence remain protocol-controlled.
Features & Benefits
Published species
- Rat
Clear outer perimeter
- 160 cm × 160 cm
Floor field
- 49 removable white tiles in a 7 × 7 grid
Tile size
- 20 cm × 20 cm
Sandwell positions
- Five modified tiles with 6 cm central openings
Start boxes
- Four black boxes, 30 cm × 25 cm × 35 cm
Sandwell set
- 15 total; 6 cm internal diameter × 6 cm deep
Intra-arena cues
- Two distinctive approved forms
Operation
- Manual sliding start-box gates; no automation included
Practical Tips
Record the five active tile locations and start-box sequence for every session.
Why: The spatial configuration is a central experimental variable.
Rotate matched sandwell sets and clean inactive wells with the same procedure.
Why: Local food odor can guide digging independently of memory.
Setup Guide
What’s in the Box
- Clear 160 cm square arena perimeter and approved support
- Forty-nine-tile floor with five position tiles
- Four manual-gate start boxes
- Fifteen sandwells in three matched sets
- Two approved intra-arena cue forms
- Final component and assembly schedule
Warranty
Fabrication support, replacement options, and warranty terms are confirmed with the final drawing and quote.
References
Background reading relevant to this product:
Is this a rat or mouse apparatus?
The published standard is for rats. A mouse version requires a separate investigator-approved drawing and is not a standard size.
Are the start-box gates automated?
No. This configuration uses manual sliding gates and includes no motors, pneumatics, sensors, or control console.
Why are there five positions and 15 sandwells?
Five wells are active in a session. Three matching sets of five allow rotation, cleaning, and odor control.
Does the 160 cm perimeter imply a 10 cm border around the 140 cm tile field?
The source reports both dimensions without defining every transition detail. The approved drawing resolves the perimeter-to-field interface.
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