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Insert Microchip
Insert the UID UCT-2112 temperature-sensing microchip subcutaneously. Each chip provides a unique animal ID plus ±0.1°C body-temperature resolution.
Temperature + Activity · Continuous Home-Cage
Mouse Matrix
Continuous, hands-free, objective monitoring of biomarkers for individual or group-housed animals. Track temperature, location, activity, and spatial preference in the home-cage environment — 24/7, without disturbance.
Temperature
Activity
Product Overview
Individual tracking. Continuous data. Zero disturbance.
The Mouse Matrix is an RFID-enabled monitoring system that tracks individual animal location, movement, and temperature continuously — without physical disturbance. Implant a UID UCT-2112 microchip in each animal and place the antenna plate under the cage to capture animal ID, temperature, and zone location in every scan. Data streams directly to the Mouse Matrix Software in real-time for instant, accurate insights.
Unlike video-based systems, Mouse Matrix works reliably through the dark phase when rodents are most active. Mouse Matrix captures comprehensive data with limited handling, no repeated sensor placement, and no disturbance to the home cage environment.
Setup in Three Steps
Up and running in under an hour
Mouse Matrix is engineered for minimal installation burden. From microchip to live data dashboard in three straightforward steps.
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Place the Reader Plate
Slide the Mouse Matrix plate under the cage. The plate polls its antenna zones continuously — every mouse, every zone transition, every temperature read.
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Collect Data
Matrix software captures temperature and location data every 100–250 ms. Access the data in real time or export to Excel for analysis.
Key Capabilities
Lab-tested. Real-world proven.
Every design decision in Mouse Matrix traces back to one goal: accurate, individual-level data from undisturbed animals at any hour.
Temperature + Activity
Simultaneous, individual-animal tracking of body temperature, locomotor activity, and spatial preferences — in one system.
100–250 ms Sampling
High-frequency polling captures sub-second zone transitions and short activity bursts that slower systems miss entirely.
5 Mice per Cage, Individually
Track up to five group-housed mice per cage with individual ID — no separation, no single-housing artifacts.
24/7 Through the Dark Phase
Continuous monitoring works through lights-off, when rodents are most active. No video and no IR — RFID reads reliably in total darkness.
6, 8, or 12-Zone Plates
Choose plate configuration to match your study: 6- and 8-zone plates for mice, 12-zone plates for rats or other larger rodents.
IVC + Static Cage Compatible
Thin-profile plates fit high-density IVC racks (including Innovive InnoRack) and standard static cages with no modifications.
Technical Specifications
Precision engineering, documented
Measurements
Individual animal ID, body temperature (±0.1°C @ 38°C), locomotor activity, zone/location, time-stamped
Monitoring Rate
Continuous; each zone scanned every 100–250 ms
Animals per Cage
Up to 5, individually tracked
Plate Configurations
6-zone, 8-zone, 12-zone
Microchip
UID UCT-2112 Temperature-sensing
Cage Compatibility
Static, IVC, high-density racks (incl. Innovive InnoRack)
Species
Mice, rats, hamsters, gerbils, etc.
Connectivity
24-port PoE switch powers and communicates with up to 24 plates
Software
Mouse Matrix App for viewing Setup, Live Dashboards, and Advanced Analytics
Dark-Phase Operation
Yes — no external light source required
Pricing
Flexible acquisition — rental or purchase
Start with a rental to validate your protocol. Purchase for long-term vivarium-wide deployment. Both paths include full installation and software.
Rental
$550/month per plate
Minimum 2 plates, 3-month rental.
What’s included
- 2+ Mouse Matrix reader plates
- Matrix controller
- 24-port PoE switch
- Cables and installation hardware
- Matrix Software (full version)
- Installation & training
Purchase
Contact for pricing
Minimum 1–2 plates for small-scale studies. Scales with additional plates for vivarium-wide deployment.
What’s included
- Mouse Matrix reader plates (quantity as specified)
- Matrix controller
- 24-port PoE switch
- Cables and installation hardware
- Matrix Software (full version)
- Installation & training
Product Comparison
Choose the right system for your study
All three platforms share the same UID UCT-2112 microchip ecosystem. Your choice depends on study size, data needs, and infrastructure.
| Feature |
AnyCage Lite
Individual cages · Small studies
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AnyCage+
Rack-scale · Large cohorts
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Activity and physiological data
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| Monitors | Temperature | Temperature | Temperature + Activity + Location |
| Ideal for | Single cages, small studies | Rack-scale, large cohorts | Detailed activity and physiological data |
| Scalability | Up to 8 cages | Up to 96 cages per system | Up to 48 per system |
| Animals tracked | Individual or group-housed up to 5/cage | Individual or group-housed up to 5/cage | Individual or group-housed up to 5/cage |
| Monitoring rate | Continuous (if connected to PC) | Continuous | Continuous w/ ea. zone scanned every 100–250 ms |
| Mount | Magnetic or clip mount | Magnetic or clip mount | Plate under cage |
| Connectivity | USB + PC | Controller, Hubs, Readers | Controller, PoE switch, PC |
| Temp accuracy | ±0.1°C (30–46°C) | ±0.1°C (30–46°C) | ±0.1°C (30–46°C) |
| Microchip | UID UCT-2112 | UID UCT-2112 | UID UCT-2112 |
| Software | — | VivoTraq | Mouse Matrix |
Only need temperature? See AnyCage Lite → · Need rack-scale? See AnyCage+ → · Compare all →
In Detail
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