Circadian Cabinets
Phenome Technologies' circadian cabinets are our flagship product, purpose-built for rigorous circadian biology research. Each cabinet is designed to integrate our PhenomeLab software, or to work with your own computerised tracking system. Standard features include programmable LED lighting and data rails for continuous wheel cage activity collection, all within a robust, easily cleaned, light-sealed enclosure.
- Dimensions
- Custom; standard models from 16" × 16" × 28" to 60" × 24" × 24"
- Capacity
- Configurable for mouse or rat caging; up to 24 mouse or 12 rat cages per unit
- Temperature
- Ambient to 35 °C (thermoneutral models); passive cooling to room temperature
- Light Scheduling
- Programmable via PhenomeLab Software, for multiple light/dark cycles and custom photoperiods.
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Engineered to eliminate environmental variability across every phase of the light cycle, with the flexibility to accommodate diverse research protocols.
Programmable LED Lighting
Full-spectrum white, blue, and red LED arrays support precise light/dark cycle scheduling. Lighting is controllable via PhenomeLab software, TTL signals, or standard lamp timers.
Precision Temperature Control
Built-in heating and ventilation maintain stable thermal conditions throughout the experiment. Thermoneutral models support temperatures up to 35 °C, with passive cooling to ambient room temperature.
Wheel Cage Activity Monitoring
Integrated data rails connect directly to wheel cage switches for continuous, uninterrupted activity data collection. Compatible with PhenomeLab software, TTL interfaces, and silent switch systems.
Light-Sealed Construction
Cabinets are engineered for complete light isolation with optional cable passes for external instrumentation. Available with sound attenuation, RF shielding, and vibration isolation for demanding research environments.
RS485 Data Interface
All cabinet controls, monitoring, and automated feeder communications use a reliable two-wire RS485 interface, reducing wiring complexity and enabling seamless software integration across the room.
Highly Configurable
Each cabinet is sized and configured to your specification; available for mice or rats, with divided chambers, automated feeders, stacked mobile frames, hypoxia systems, and more.
Technical Specifications
| Exterior Dimensions | Custom; standard models range from 16" × 16" × 28" to 60" × 24" × 24" |
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| Interior Dimensions | Custom; example divided interior: 22" × 10" × 18" per chamber |
| Animal Capacity | Configurable for mouse or rat caging; up to 24 mouse cages or 12 rat cages (adjustable shelving available) |
| Temperature | Ambient to 35 °C (thermoneutral models); passive cooling to room temperature |
| Lighting | LED (white, blue, red); independently programmable; controllable via PhenomeLab, TTL signals, or lamp timer |
| Ventilation | Active ventilation standard; optional sensor board for temperature, humidity, and relative light activity monitoring |
| Data Connectivity | RS485 interface; TTL signal output; compatible with PhenomeLab software |
| Power Requirements | 120 V / 60 Hz or 240 V / 50 Hz; custom configurations available |
Supported Research Applications
Phenome Technologies' circadian cabinets are trusted across a broad range of in vivo research disciplines requiring precise environmental control.
Circadian Biology
Precisely controlled light/dark cycles and temperature enable rigorous circadian rhythm studies in rodent models. Native integration with PhenomeLab provides automated data capture and chamber monitoring throughout the experiment.
Metabolic Research
Thermoneutral cabinet configurations and automated feeder integration support longitudinal metabolic studies with minimal handling disturbance. Hypoxia-ready variants with Okolab controller support oxygen manipulation protocols.
Behavioral Studies
Integrated wheel cage data rails, video cabinet options with IR LED illumination, and PIR activity sensors support a broad range of behavioral paradigms, including running wheel studies, open-field assays, and sound-attenuated conditioning protocols.
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