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Small Animal Electrodes & Accessories
ELECTRODES
ELECTRODE SYSTEM

These electrodes and accessories are designed to permit recording EEG and EMG activity from free-moving animals. The basic components include an electrode pedestal, which can be cemented to the animal's skull, several intracranial electrode assemblies which plug into the pedestal, optional electrical commutators and cabling for connection to the recording equipment. The pedestal holds up to six intracranial, subcutaneous, or electrodes with mounting screws listed in this section. Socket contact terminals and stainless steel screws are offered for those users that want to make custom electrodes. In the simplest configuration, connection is made to the recording equipment via the 6-lead cable which mates with the pedestal, or a commutator can be provided to allow the animal unrestrained movement.

System Components include: Electrode Pedestal, Intracranial Electrodes with Socket, Electrode with Mounting Screw and Socket, Socket Contact, Subcutaneous Electrode with Socket, Dust Cap and 6-lead Connector Cables.


Electrode Pedestal

Dust Cap

Intracranial Electrode with Socket

ELECTRODE PEDESTAL
The molded-plastic Electrode Pedestal provides placement for six electrode sockets and connects to a Plug equipped with a captive collar to insure a positive connection. The pedestal and electrodes are placed and secured with screws and Cyanoacrylate Gel.
configuration
material
height mm (in.)
diameter mm (in.)
model
packaged
round
molded plastic
6.9 (0.273)
7.7 (0.303)"
EP360
1/pkg

DUST CAP

Screws onto the Electrode Pedestal to keep the electrical contacts clean when not in use.

material
height mm (in.)
diameter mm (in.)
model
packaged
plastic
5.5 (0.216)
9.7 (0.382)
PDC3
1/pkg

INTRACRANIAL ELECTRODES WITH SOCKETS

These electrodes are made with various wire and insulation materials. Each electrode is terminated with a female socket contact that inserts into the Electrode Pedestal. Electrode lengths are measured from bottom of socket contact to tip of wire.

material
insulation
lenght mm (in.)
diameter bare, mm (in.)
diameter insulated, mm (in.)
model
packaged
stainless steel
polymide
25 (1.0)
0.250 (0.010)
0.280 (0.011)
E325SS
1/pkg
 
25 (1.0)
0.200 (0.008)
0.230 (0.009)
E320SS
1/pkg

formvar
25 (1.0)
0.125 (0.005)
0.150 (0.006)
E312SS
1/pkg

platinum
teflon
25 (1.0)
0.250 (0.010)
0.330 (0.013)
E325P
1/pkg
 
25 (1.0)
0.125 (0.005)
0.160 (0.006)
E312P
1/pkg
25 (1.0)
0.075 (0.003)
0.100 (0.003)
E307P
1/pkg