Glass Agencies are Manufacturer of Digital Actophotometer

1. ACTIVITY CAGE (ACTOPHOTOMETER)
This Instrument is designed with the Modern-State-if-Art-Technology
incorporating LSI Electronic Digital Circuitry.
The Chamber for the animal is made out of clear Perspex sheet fitted with grill of
nickel plated brass rods placed 3/16” apart.
A variable shockof strength 100v, 50 Hz, 0.2 Ma is provided which is built-in the
instrument.
Also a four digit counter is provided which counts the movement of the animal
inside the Perspex chamber. The counter is provided with a reset switch.
The controlpanel is properly designed and is self explanatory. The value of shock
strength can be adjust with the help of the Adj. Know marked SHOCK
STRENGTHand is indicated on the DIGITAL voltmeter.
Separate indicators are provided to indicate the Mains ON and the shock strength
ON. Also separate ON/OFF switches are provided to switch on the instrument and
ShockStrength.
The instrument is provided with a detachable Mains Cord for easy handling and
storage.
A droppings tray, which is removable for cleaning is provided under the Perspex
chamber.

2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Insert the mains lead into the mains socket and the socketprovided on the left
hand side of the cabinet.
2. Switch the Instrument ON with the help of the switch marked Mains of the
front panel.
3. The red indicator above the ON switch starts glowing and indicates that the
mains voltage is available. Also the four digit display marked COUNT starts
displaying either all Zero’s or some count.
4. Press the Reset switch once. Now the COUNT is 0000.
5. Insert the animal into the chamber.
6. Switch the ShockON with the help of the Switch marked ON near the
voltmeter. The green indicator starts glowing.
7. St the ShockStrength value on the Voltmeter with the help of SHOCK
STRENGTHto the desired value according to the experiment.
8. Now because of the Shock available on the grid, the animal starts moving here
and there. This movement is recorded on the Four Digits Counter and is
displayed on the front panel marked with COUNT.
9. Interrelate the count value with the experiment requirements being performed.
PRECAUTIONS:
1. Keep the instrument clean and dry.
2. Do not handle the instrument with wet hands.
3. Do not try to touch the grill when the SHOCK STRENGTHis on.
4. Handle the Perspex box carefully.