iS9 Aversive Stimulator
The iS9 generates small electrical currents for standard behavioral conditioning experiments, such as startle and Pavlovian fear response. Timing is precisely controlled for pairing the stim with other sensory cues or behavioral events. The iS9 is compatible with 3rd party behavioral boxes (Med Associates, Lafayette, and Harvard Apparatus).
- Deliver current from 0 mA - 2.5 mA in 0.01 mA steps to each of 9 metal floor grids in rapid succession.
- Detect spout licks with built-in touch sensors (decoupled at stimulation to avoid false responses).
- Detect null events when stimuli fail to reach the subject.
- Automatically time-stamp stimulus and behavioral event information for on- and off-line analysis.
See the Hardware Manual for information on iS9 technical specifications.
iS9 Options
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| iS9 Interface |
Stim Outputs
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| iS9 Output Options |
Set the stim frequency, number of channels, stim periods per channel, and scan repeats.
Optionally save an Epoc Store (onset/offset) while the stim is happening.
The stimulator by default is controlled manually or through the SynapseAPI. Enable Input Control to control it directly with another gizmo.
Timing Output enables an output link that is 1 during the stim and 0 otherwise.
If you are stimming the subject on the same pin as the touch sensor input, e.g. a lick spout connected to pin 1 and the touch sensor input, then enable Release on Idle so that the stim channel opens when not actively stimulating.
Touch Inputs
All touch sensor inputs are handled by the Logic Input Processor.
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| iS9 input Options |