New Product Announcement: RSC-1 – Telemetry Receiver for Specialty Applications

The RSC-1 receiver is designed in a small size to accommodate a variety of specialized cage configurations. The receiver is small enough to be placed in many locations where the RPC-1 and RMC-1 receivers are simply too large. Examples include metabolic cages, running wheels, treadmills, etc. The RSC-1 reception range and other performance characteristics are comparable to the RPC-1 receiver. The RSC-1 receiver is compatible with all standard DSI telemetry models.

The RSC-1 supports the Distributed Receiver Array (DRA) functionality. This makes the RSC-1 a good choice for applications requiring extended coverage such as Open Field tests. When used in conjunction with the Dataquest A.R.T. or Ponemah system, the DRA function allows up to 16 receivers to be associated with an individual subject.

The RSC-1 also incorporates support for an external antenna. This receiver is compatible with the Culex ring antenna that has been designed specifically to accommodate the Culex cages from BASi for automated blood sampling applications.

These antennas may be used with certain other devices such as plethysmograph chambers. Antennas may be designed by other companies or researchers, with DSI’s support, to optimize telemetry performance in a variety of situations.