{"id":68,"date":"2015-08-13T16:35:19","date_gmt":"2015-08-13T14:35:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/infra.sagorski.net\/?page_id=68"},"modified":"2018-12-26T12:09:33","modified_gmt":"2018-12-26T11:09:33","slug":"nutrition-monitor-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/infra-e-motion.de\/en\/nutrition-monitor-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Nutrition Monitor"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The INFRA-E-MOTION\u00a0Nutrition Monitor is a high precision scale for consumption measurement of food- and liquid intake of mice and rats and comparable rodents in individual<\/p>\n

enclosures\/standard cages. Even smallest consumption is recorded at the very minute in high resolution. As a dual scale the Nutrition Monitor serves with two separate recording units. Each unit can be configured either for liquid or food consumption.\u00a0Additionall parameters like activity per defined time unit, temperature, humidity and lighting conditions can be recorded.
\nAll data collected can be saved to a PC by means of the included INFRA-E-MOTION interface\u00a0software. Multiple devices can be joined simply and clear in serial connection<\/a> with a single cable to a single computer. Each device can be set up everywhere fast and flexible and is immediately \u201cready to record\u201d. The device can be used easily and requires no maintenance. A calibration security check once every 3 years is recommended nonetheless.<\/p>\n

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Standard Cages<\/strong><\/p>\n

The INFRA-E-MOTION\u00a0Nutrition Monitor fits all Euro-Standard cages. All non-Euro-Standard cages can be tightened by means of a specifically crafted cage covering. Prior ordering of multiple devices INFRA-E-MOTION\u00a0offers fabrication of a test-cage-covering to a special rate. Patterns from former orders are immediately available.<\/p>\n

Stable and high resolution measurement and recording<\/strong><\/p>\n

Electronic measuring equipment<\/p>\n

With the INFRA-E-MOTION\u00a0Nutrition Monitor it is possible to record even slightest amounts of consumption at the time of consumption.
\nThis offers recording of behavioral patterns of food\/liquid consumption of the test animal.
\nMeasurement\/recording intervals range from a minimum of 30 seconds to a maximum of 60 minutes.
\nWhen used in combination with a PC, recording duration is unlimited. Depending on the type of storage medium values recorded can be saved almost limitless.
\nThe high degree of fineness and precision of the electronic measuring equipment offers recordings in a range between 20mg to 100mg.
\nThe INFRA-E-MOTION\u00a0Nutrition Monitor can be equipped with either a maximum weighing range of 450g using a resolution of 10mg or with a maximum weighing range of 900g using a resolution of 20mg.
\nIn case a resolution of 10g is used (a hundredth gram) a consumption of 10 \u00b5g can be recorded.
\nA drop of water weights around 50mg. 30mg to 50mg of water is usually consumed by a mouse when drinking (session). The INFRA-E-Motion Nutrition Monitor captures each session\u2019s liquid weight change.<\/p>\n

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The electronic measuring equipment records the signal from the sensor in extremely high resolution.
\nCompared to the measurement of distance the high recording resolution corresponds to a deviation of +\/- 0,7mm (0,02756 inch) on a distance of 30 Kilometer (18,64 Miles).<\/p>\n

Although the sensor signal is very small, it is stable nonetheless and not affected by fluctuations of ambience conditions like temperature change up to +\/- 2 degree Celsius (+\/- 35, 6 degree Fahrenheit).<\/p>\n

The electronic measuring equipment is almost free of deterioration allowing recording for years and years without having to re-calibrate the device. More regarding the high tech electronic parts here.<\/p>\n

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During food recording, the mouse crawls into the food chamber and is being\u00a0weighted. This is what caused the peak in the diagram. Food consumption is calculated by subtracting the food chamber weight prior usage with the chamber weight after usage (in the diagram prior and after the peak).<\/p>\n

A sample data\u00a0file with example data from the INFRA-E-MOTION Nutrition Monitor can be download using the following link: \"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

INFRA-E-MOTION Software and Ways of Operation<\/strong><\/p>\n

The INFRA-E-MOTION Nutrition Monitor can be operated in two ways:<\/p>\n

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  1. Usage with data logger<\/strong>
    \nIn this mode, the INFRA-E-MOTION Nutrition Monitor is supplied with power by an INFRA-E-MOTION data logger.
    \nSo no power socket or another external power supply is needed.
    \nThe INFRA-E-MOTION data logger can record activity per time unit, room temperature, room humidity and lighting conditions. In connection with the INFRA-E-MOTION Nutrition Monitor also consumption data (food \/ liquid) are recorded.
    \nAfter finishing the recording, the data gathered are exported into Excel by means of a MOUSE-E-MOTION Add-In and presented both graphically and as raw data.
    \nWith the new data logger generation, a recording performance between 7 and 10 days can be achieved; former logger\u00a0generations\u00a0usually reach 3 to 5 days.
    \nData cannot be accessed or copied during a recording session.<\/li>\n
  2. Usage linked with a computer<\/strong>
    \nIn this mode, up to 32 INFRA-E-MOTION\u00a0Nutrition Monitors can be interconnected and relayed to a computer by means of an USB adapter. The USB adapter ensures power supply of all monitors. All data recorded by the monitors are constantly saved on the hard disk of the computer.
    \nData can be accessed, copied and verified during recording session.
    \nThe INFRA-E-MOTION Nutrition Monitor can be optionally equipped with additional sensors for activity, temperature and humidity monitoring. Also relative lighting conditions can be monitored. This sensor (lighting recording) is always part of the INFRA-E-MOTION Nutrition Monitor.
    \nIn case of usage of a RS232 adapter it is possible to control\/start the monitors remotely, e.g. via a local network or via the Internet.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    <\/td>\nPC relay<\/strong><\/td>\nData Logger relay<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Consumption recording of Food and Liquid<\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    additional data recording<\/strong><\/td>\nTest animal activity<\/td>\noptional<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Temperature<\/td>\noptional<\/td>\noptional<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Humidity<\/td>\noptional<\/td>\noptional<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Lighting<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Maximum of possibly connected INFRA-E-MOTION Nutrition Monitors<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Power Supply<\/td>\nElectrical outlet<\/td>\nAccumulator via INFRA-E-MOTION Data Logger<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Max. recording<\/td>\nUnlimited (or until max. hard drive capacity is reached)<\/td>\n7 – 10 Days \/ Under ideal conditions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Availability of data<\/td>\nDuring and after recording<\/td>\nAfter recording<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Software preconditions<\/td>\nNutrition Monitor PC Software<\/td>\nExcel Add-in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Remote Control (LAN and via Internet)<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Mutual Star<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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    Additional animal and behavior Data:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    With the INFRA-E-MOTION Nutrition Monitor additional data can be obtained\/recorded. In the mode \u201cUsage with a data logger\u201d the Nutrition Monitor additionally records humidity, temperature and light intensity. The monitor itself records consumption weight differences as well as activity per time frame.\u00a0In the mode \u201cPC connection\u201d same data are recorded by the monitor itself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    INFRA-E-MOTION Nutriton Monitor Connection<\/h1>\n

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