Precision Pellet Delivery

A rotating food hopper drops individual pellets into a metal chute that holds each pellet directly in front of the subject through the wire cage lid, ensuring reliable access and accurate consumption detection.

Single or Dual Cage Configuration

Feeder units are available in single-cage or dual-cage configurations to suit your cabinet layout and throughput requirements. Cages slide easily in and out of the cradle for straightforward swap and cleaning procedures.

PhenomeLab Integration

Each pellet taken by the subject is recorded as a timestamped event in PhenomeLab software, producing a continuous graphical record of individual feeding activity across the full light/dark cycle.

RS485 Network Interface

All feeders communicate via a robust two-wire RS485 interface shared with the cabinet control system, minimizing room wiring and forming a reliable, low-interference subnet for each cabinet.

PIR Activity Monitoring

An optional PIR sensor mounted to the underside of the feeding plate monitors subject activity above the wire cage lid, providing motion-based activity data for subjects not using a running wheel.

Adaptable to Existing Caging

Feeders are built around standard caging with no cage modifications required. Custom configurations are available for filter-top caging such as the GMX500, with pellets dropped directly into the rear food bin through a modified lid.