Product Overview
Animal health and welfare is a cornerstone of responsible and ethical research. With the evolving demands of IACUC compliance, veterinary oversight, and real-time data needs, researchers require tools that offer both precision and simplicity.
AnyCage Temperature Monitoring System (TMS) by UID is a revolutionary solution for continuous, non-invasive, undisturbed monitoring of single- or group-housed rodents. Leveraging advanced implantable microchip technology, AnyCage TMS delivers 24/7 tracking of individual IDs, body temperatures, and zone location—right inside the animals’ home cages.
Whether you’re scaling up vivarium monitoring, refining protocols or supporting research studies, AnyCage TMS empowers your team to collect meaningful animal health data with confidence. Its advanced temperature monitoring capabilities provide reliable, continuous insights that enable robust, data-driven research across a wide range of applications, including infectious disease, toxicology, thermogenesis, and thermoregulation.
Key Features
Non-Invasive Monitoring
- Tracks temperature continuously without disturbing animals, automating cage-side health checks and supporting refinement in animal care practices.
Continuous, Real-Time Data
- Enables uninterrupted 24/7 collection of temperature and location data for each group-housed animal directly from the home cage.
Home Cage Compatibility
- Designed to work seamlessly with virtually any cage and rack type using clip mounted or magnetically attached antennas.
Flexible Antenna Options
- Available with both a 3” round and 2”x5” rectangular antenna, allowing flexible placement and configuration.
Plug-and-Play Setup
- Simple connectivity allows for fast deployment. Just plug in and start collecting data.
Minimal Footprint, Maximum Impact
- Compact reader modules and simple communication protocols make scaling up easy and cost-effective.
AnyCage+ vs. AnyCage Lite Comparison
AnyCage Lite
AnyCage+ TMS
| AnyCage-Lite | AnyCage+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Ideal For | Small scale studies & single-cage monitoring | Large cohorts & rack scale studies |
| Cage compatibility | Attached to any cage | Attaches to any cage and rack type |
| Scalability | Up to 8 cages | Full cage racks (96+ cages) |
| Antenna options | Two antenna size options: 3″ round antenna, 2″ x 3″ rectangular antenna | 2″ x 3″ rectangular antenna (3″ round antenna also available) |
| Antenna Mount | Magnetic mount for easy repositioning and removal during cage wash cycles | Clip mount to rack for easy positioning and removal during cage wash cycles |
| Microchip Required | UID UCT-2112 Temperature-sensing Microchip | UID UCT-2112 Temperature-sensing Microchip |
| Microchip Temperature Accuracy | Accurate to ±0.1°C from 30°C to 46°C (0.1°C resolution) | Accurate to ±0.1°C from 30°C to 46°C (0.1°C resolution) |
| Components | AnyCage-Lite reader with round or rectangular antenna | AnyCage+ controller, AnyCage+ hub, AnyCage+ rectangular antenna |
| Connectivity | USB; up to 8 readers per PC recommended | Connects to controller unit for local data collection and storage, or to VivoTaq for cloud-based data streaming. Supports one controller per cage rack system. |
| Data Collection Software | Easy to use and intuitive software for real-time temperature data collection (Data Collector & VivoTraq) | Easy to use and intuitive software for real-time temperature data collection (Data Collector & VivoTraq) |
Applications
Biomedical Research Facilities
Maintain continuous health checks for mice in pharmacology, toxicology, and oncology studies.
Vivarium Operations
Use for remote animal welfare audits and to inform staffing decisions.
Veterinary Oversight
Provide real-time data to veterinary staff for post-surgical or treatment monitoring.
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUCs)
Demonstrate compliance with refined care standards using non-invasive technology.
THE ANYCAGE LITE 4-CAGE READER KIT
Readers
4x AnyCageLITE Reader with 3″ Round Antennas
Antennas
4x (2″x5″) Rectangular Antennas
USB HUB
USB 4 Port Hub
Microchips
Pack of 24 temperature transponders. Individually packaged in sterile cannula for quick and easy insertion.
Injector
Pistol Grip Microchip Injector
Software
Data Collector Software for AnyCage Lite
AnyCage Lite 4-Cage Reader Kit $1,995
Supports up to eight readers.
Additional Readers: $300 ea.
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