Table 1.
Temperature probes for measuring body temperatures in unrestrained mice.
| Product name | Type | Mass (g) | Volume (cm3) | Simultaneous acquisition in multiple animals | Average battery lifed (months) | Manufacturer URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSI PhysioTel TA-F10c | Transmitter | 1.6 | 1.1 | No | 6 | www.datasci.com |
| Anipill | Transmitter | 1.7 | 1.2 | Yes | 7 | www.datasci.com |
| E-Mitter Series 3000 XM-FHc | Transponder | 1.6 | 1.1 | No | Battery-free | http://www.minimitter.com/www.respironics.coma |
| G2 E- Mitterc | Transponder | 1.1 | 0.6 | No | Battery-free | www.starrlifesciences.comb |
| IPTT-300 | Transponder | 0.1 | 0.1 | No | Battery-free | www.bmds.com |
| SubCue Mini | Logger | 2.5 | 1.5 | Yes | 30 | www.subcue.com |
| DST nano-T | Logger | 1.0 | 0.5 | Yes | 14 | www.star-oddi.com |
| DST nano RF-T | Transponder-logger | 1.3 | 0.6 | Yes | 12 | www.star-oddi.com |
| XS Stellar telemetryc | Transponder-logger | 2.5 | 1.5 | Yes | 5 | www.tse-systems.com |
| Mouse Monitor™ C19BTAc | Transponder-logger | 2.7 | 1.9 | Yes | 0.5 rechargeable | www.indusinstruments.com |
a
This product is no longer commercially available, but is still used in some laboratories.
b
In 2013, STARR Life Sciences (international distributor: Harvard Apparatus Ltd) acquired the VitalView/E-Mitter product line from Philips Respironics.
c
This product also collects information on gross motor activity.
d
Battery life depends on sampling frequency. Battery-free devices require no refurbishment. Their maximal lifetime is variable (usually >2 years).