The CCS2000 Chiller System is designed to chill and maintain MMC100 Metabolic Cage samples at or below 45°F (7°C) throughout the collection process.
Chiller System Features
- Refrigerates mouse urine samples during and after collection
- Maintains sample temperature at 45°F (7°C) or less in 70°F (21°C) ambient room temperature
- Holds up to 15 Metabolic Cages
- Cages designed to hold one mouse per collection period
- Operates through a water based cooling system
- Plumbing and electronics are all concealed and contained to prevent damage
- Support structure is constructed from aluminum with a baked epoxy finish
- Minimal set up, maintenance, and cleaning requirements
Refrigerating Samples
The MMC100 Metabolic Cage used with the Chiller System collects up to 2-5ml of mouse urine in a 24 hour period. Refrigerating the urine during the collection process is important for sample quality and will:
- Reduce evaporation
- Eliminate bacteria multiplication
- Maintain a stable pH level
- Extend the sample life
- Provide a pure and clean sample for testing
In addition, the cool air produced from the system can reduce the temperature inside the Metabolic Cage, sustaining the mouse in a more comfortable environment.
Components for Cooling
The CCS2000 is an integrated system consisting of 15 Metabolic Cages, the Metabolic Cage Rack, and a Cooling Unit. Each component plays a role to make the cooling process possible.
Base of the Cage Rack housing the Cooling Unit
Cooling Unit
The Cooling Unit is the heart of the Chiller System. Built into the base of the Cage Rack, the unit stores all the electronic components to power the system, refrigerate the samples, and regulate the temperature.
The user can adjust and check the sample temperatures through the control panel and display screen located above the power switch.
Cage Rack
The Cage Rack is the support structure for the Chiller System. It protects the Cooling Unit and secures the Metabolic Cages through stabilizing shelves.
The Cage Rack also houses the ports where the Metabolic Cages connect to the Cooling Unit. For more information on the Cage Rack, please click here.
Metabolic Cage
The Metabolic Cage used with the Chiller System is an adaptation from the standard MMC100. The standard and chiller Metabolic Cages are identical in features, performance, and collection rate. The only difference lies in the cage bases.
While the standard Metabolic Cage base is made from a solid bottom cylinder, the chiller Metabolic Cage base is divided into two pieces: the bottom cylinder and the insulated cage base.
The insulated cage base holds the urine collection vessel. There are two plugs on the outside of the base that connect into the ports located on the Cage Rack. Once connected, the Metabolic Cage is able to access the Cooling Unit and keep the urine sample refrigerated during collection.
For more information on Metabolic Cage features, uses, construction, etc., please visit the MMC100 Metabolic Cage portion of our website.
Chiller Metabolic Cage supplied with CCS2000
The CCS2000 Chiller System is a new and simplified method for refrigerating collected mouse urine samples at or below 45˚F (7˚C). By decreasing the sample temperature, the Chiller System increases the sample quality for a more precise sample analysis.
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