Ugo Basile

Heat-flux radiometer for tail flick and Plantar Test

Code 37300UB
The Heat-Flux Radiometer was designed to calibrate I.R. sources, in particular the Ugo Basile Tail Flick and Plantar Test, to make sure they deliver the same power flux (expressed in mW per square cm) and hence a nociceptive stimulus of the same intensity.
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Features

The standard package of this extremely useful accessory is complete with I.R. Probe, Digital Meter, Adaptors for Tail Flick and Plantar Test. All parts of this portable self-sufficient instrument neatly lodged in a sturdy plastic case with punched foam lining.

The 37300 Radiometer enables the experimenter to check (and adjust, if necessary) the I.R. emission. In fact the I.R. output of the Tail-Flick/Plantar Test may, over the course of one-two years, undergo to 2-3 % reduction, due to dust gathered on the optics, darkening of the I.R. bulb, accidental knocks, aging of components due to thermal cycles, etc. Moreover, if the bulb is replaced or the electronics serviced, output alteration of more significant magnitude, say, 8-10%, may take place.

Knowing the I.R. energy (1mW for the duration of 1s corresponds to 1mJ) in absolute terms, is a useful datum to compare with any equal or different method/instrument described in the literature.
 
Features&benefits
  • Calibrate IR emission of Tail Flick and Plantar Test
  • The same instrument to calibrate two IR-emitting devices
  • Provides a measure of stimulus intensity in mW/cm2
  • Assures that IR emission of all instruments is at the same level
Components
Standard system components
  • 37300-001 Heat-Flux Meter, complete with 9V battery
  • 37300-002 Heat-Flux Probe, complete with cable/connector
  • 37300-302 Instruction Manual
  • 37300-320 Probe Guard Cover
  • 37300-321 Adaptor for Tail-Flick
  • 37300-322 Adaptor for Plantar Test
  • 37300-323 Instrument Case