How do I use PhenoTyper?

PhenoTyper provides a consistent arena for your rodents, while EthoVision XT automates data collection and hardware control. Set up your experiment once and let the system do the rest.

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How do I use PhenoTyper?

Which hardware do I need?

PhenoTyper comes in different sizes and configurations to suit your research needs. Whether you work with mice or rats, there is a PhenoTyper that fits your protocol.

  • check PhenoTyper 3000 (30 x 30 x 43.5 cm)
  • check PhenoTyper 4500 (45 x 45 x 66 cm)
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Recommended computer specifications:

  • computerDell Precision 3680
  • desktop_windowsWindows 11 Pro 64 bit
  • memoryi7-147000, 32 GB RAM
  • videocamNVIDIA Quadro T1000
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PhenoTyper hardware

Feeding and drinking add-ons

Pellet dispenser

Pellet dispenser

Dispense food pellets on demand or on a schedule, enabling operant conditioning and feeding behavior studies.

Lick o Meter

Lick o Meter

Accurately measure licking behavior and fluid intake with the Lick o Meter, integrated with EthoVision XT.

Mouse Feeding Monitor

Mouse Feeding Monitor

Monitor food intake patterns in mice with high precision, tracking feeding bouts and total consumption.

Cage enrichment and physical activity

Shelters

Shelters

Provide a safe hiding spot for your animals, enabling natural shelter-seeking behavior and anxiety-related paradigms.

Phenowheel for mice

Phenowheel for mice

A running wheel designed specifically for mice in PhenoTyper, allowing you to measure voluntary physical activity.

Activity wheel for rats

Activity wheel for rats

A larger running wheel for rats, enabling measurement of voluntary running behavior and circadian activity patterns.

CognitionWall

CognitionWall

CognitionWall, developed by Sylics, is an automated cognitive testing system that fits inside PhenoTyper. It allows you to run discrimination learning tasks in the home cage, without the need for food or water deprivation.

Data analysis is supported by AHCODA, providing standardized and automated analysis of home cage behavior and cognitive performance.

Further customization

Interchangeable camera

Interchangeable camera

Swap cameras easily to match your experimental needs, from standard video tracking to high-resolution imaging.

Modular top unit

Modular top unit

The modular top unit allows you to add or remove components like LED lights, speakers, and optogenetic modules.

Around the clock support

Around the clock support

Our support team is available to help you with setup, troubleshooting, and optimizing your PhenoTyper experiments.

How do I expand my PhenoTyper setup?

Expand PhenoTyper setup

PhenoTyper is designed to grow with your research. You can add different wall configurations, accessories, and modules to customize your setup for specific experimental paradigms.

Watch the video to see how easy it is to configure and expand your PhenoTyper system.

Which software do I need?

EthoVision XT software

EthoVision XT is the software that powers PhenoTyper. It handles video tracking, hardware control, and data analysis — all from a single interface.

  • check Program hardware with hardware control module
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  • check Simultaneously record in up to 8 PhenoTypers

How do I collect my data?

How many PhenoTypers do I need?

How many PhenoTypers do I need?

Scale your setup from a single cage to a full rack of PhenoTypers, all controlled by one EthoVision XT system.

Consistency is key

Consistency is key

Every PhenoTyper provides the same standardized environment, ensuring consistent and reproducible results across experiments.

How do I customize my PhenoTyper?

How do I customize my PhenoTyper?

Choose from different wall configurations, add-ons, and accessories to tailor PhenoTyper to your specific research needs.

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Collecting data

Collecting data

EthoVision XT automatically collects and organizes your behavioral data, ready for analysis and export.

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Interested in PhenoTyper?

Get in touch!

Want to learn more about PhenoTyper setup, pricing, or technical specifications? Contact us for a free demo or quote.

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