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Vogel’s Test
SKU CS-958340-02
$4,900.00
Unit: Each
A precision acrylic chamber system for conflict/punishment testing in rodents, featuring integrated shocker grid, fiber optic lick detection, and automated software for anxiety and approach-avoidance behavior research.
Available in mouse and rat configurations with programmable shock delivery and liquid reward systems.
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Key Specifications
Full details →- Model fit
- Mouse, Rat
- SKU family
- CS-958340
- Sizing
- Mouse Chamber: Length 25 cm · Width 25 cm; Rat Chamber: Length 35 cm · Width 35 cm
- Ordering
- Online checkout and quote request available
- Category
- Behavioral Mazes
- Build notes
- Stainless steel rods
Overview
The Vogel's Test apparatus is a precision-engineered behavioral neuroscience tool designed for conflict and punishment testing in laboratory rodents. This acrylic chamber-based system integrates critical components including a removable grid shocker, advanced lick-o-meter with fiber optic detection, and comprehensive automation software to create a controlled environment for studying approach-avoidance behaviors. The apparatus enables researchers to assess anxiety-related behaviors by creating conflict situations where animals must choose between receiving a rewarding liquid and experiencing aversive stimuli.
Key Features
The system features a removable grid shocker with configurable current delivery from 0.1 to 4.0 mA in precise 0.1 mA increments, allowing for fine-tuned stimulus control. The integrated fiber optic lick detection system provides accurate behavioral monitoring while the adjustable lick position and configurable liquid volume delivery ensure experimental flexibility. The apparatus includes replaceable acrylic plates offering both black and white contexts for environmental manipulation studies, while the easy-to-remove feces/waste collector maintains hygienic conditions between sessions.
Applications
This apparatus serves as an essential tool for conflict and punishment testing paradigms, enabling researchers to investigate anxiety-related behaviors and approach-avoidance decision-making processes. The system supports comprehensive anxiety assessment protocols and provides quantitative measures of behavioral responses to aversive stimuli in controlled laboratory conditions. The programmable shock delivery and liquid reward systems allow for sophisticated experimental designs examining the balance between motivation and fear responses.
Species Compatibility
The Vogel's Test apparatus accommodates both mice and rats with species-specific chamber dimensions and shocker grid configurations. Mouse chambers measure 25 x 25 x 20 cm with 3 cm diameter shocker rods spaced at 5 cm intervals, while rat chambers provide 35 x 35 x 30 cm dimensions with 6 cm diameter rods spaced at 10 cm intervals. This dual compatibility ensures optimal experimental conditions for each species while maintaining standardized protocols across different animal models.
Features & Benefits
Removable grid shocker
Easy maintenance and customizable aversive stimulus delivery for different experimental protocols
Fiber optic lick detection
Precise, non-invasive behavioral monitoring with minimal electromagnetic interference
Programmable shock intensity (0.1-4.0 mA)
Fine-tuned stimulus control for dose-response studies and individual animal calibration
Adjustable lick position
Accommodates different animal sizes and experimental configurations for standardized protocols
Replaceable acrylic plates with contexts
Environmental manipulation capabilities for context-dependent learning studies
Configurable liquid volume delivery
Customizable reward magnitude for motivation studies and individual animal preferences
Support for up to 16 units
High-throughput experimental capability for large-scale behavioral studies
Historical data storage
Comprehensive data management for longitudinal studies and protocol optimization
Easy-to-remove waste collector
Efficient between-session cleaning for hygienic experimental conditions
User-friendly interface
Simplified operation reduces training time and minimizes experimental errors
Research identifiers
These IDs come from NCBI Taxonomy. Use them in data records and methods sections.
- Species
- Mouse
NCBITaxon:10090 - Rat
NCBITaxon:10116
- Mouse
Sizes by model
| Measurement | Mouse Chamber | Rat Chamber |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 25 cm | 35 cm |
| Width | 25 cm | 35 cm |
| Height | 20 cm | 30 cm |
Output Current
- 0 – 4mA
Current Adjustment Increments
- 0.1mA
Recording Interval
- 1-10 hours
Shock Length
- 0-10s
Typical Shock Intensity
- 0.5mA
Shock Timing
- 2 seconds after drinking begins
Punishment Frequency
- every 20th lick
Test Duration
- 3 minutes
Water Deprivation Period
- 2 days
Optical Lick Detection
- Yes
Adjustable Liquid Volume
- Yes
Adjustable Lick Sensitivity
- Yes
Automated Data Collection
- Yes
Automated Liquid Pattern Dispense
- Yes
Data Export Format
- Excel
Grid Base Material
- Stainless steel rods
Waste Collector
- Easy to remove
Material
- Acrylic
- Plexiglass
- Stainless Steel
Power/Voltage
- 163V (direct current)
Dimensions
- 38 cm x 38 cm
Compatible Tracking Software
- ConductVision
Shipping weight
- 6.06 lb
Shipping box
- L: 65.0 cm
- W: 36.0 cm
- H: 27.0 cm
| Model | Size | SKU | Listed price | Status | Shipping box |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mouse Chamber | Length 25 cm · Width 25 cm · Height 20 cm | CS-958340-01 | $3,900.00 | Available | 25 × 25 × 20 cm |
| Rat Chamber | Length 35 cm · Width 35 cm · Height 30 cm | CS-958340-02 | $4,900.00 | Available | 35 × 35 × 30 cm |
Anxiety Research
Assessment of anxiety-like behaviors through conflict paradigms
Behavioral Pharmacology
Testing anxiolytic and anxiogenic compounds in approach-avoidance models
Neuropsychiatry
Modeling anxiety disorders and evaluating therapeutic interventions
Behavioral Neuroscience
Investigation of punishment learning and conflict resolution mechanisms
Preclinical Drug Development
Screening potential therapeutics for anxiety and mood disorders
Cognitive Neuroscience
Study of decision-making processes under conflicting motivations
What’s in the Box
- acrylic chamber
- removable shocker grid
- lick-o-meter
- fiber optic sensor
- feces/waste collector
- software
Q
What current range is available for the shock delivery system?
A
The system provides programmable current delivery from 0.1 to 4.0 mA in precise 0.1 mA increments, allowing for fine-tuned stimulus control and dose-response studies.
Q
How does the lick detection system work?
A
The apparatus uses a fiber optic sensor integrated with the lick-o-meter for precise, non-invasive detection of licking behavior with minimal electromagnetic interference.
Q
Can the system accommodate both mice and rats?
A
Yes, the apparatus comes in species-specific configurations: mouse chambers (25x25x20 cm) with 3 cm diameter rods spaced at 5 cm, and rat chambers (35x35x30 cm) with 6 cm diameter rods spaced at 10 cm.
Q
How many units can be operated simultaneously?
A
The software supports operation of up to 16 units simultaneously, enabling high-throughput behavioral studies and large-scale experimental designs.
Q
What environmental contexts are available?
A
The system includes replaceable acrylic plates providing both black and white contexts, allowing for environmental manipulation and context-dependent learning studies.
Q
Is the liquid delivery volume adjustable?
A
Yes, the system features configurable liquid volume delivery, allowing researchers to customize reward magnitude for different experimental protocols and individual animal preferences.
Q
How is data management handled?
A
The software includes historical data storage capabilities for comprehensive data management, supporting longitudinal studies and protocol optimization over time.
Q
What maintenance features are included?
A
The apparatus features a removable grid shocker for easy cleaning and maintenance, plus an easy-to-remove feces/waste collector for efficient between-session hygiene management.
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Track rodents with ConductVision
ConductVision is our video-tracking software. Record your sessions on video, and it scores standard rodent tests, such as those listed below.
Examples of tests it scores
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