The system is an innovative solution for real-time synchronized monitoring of animal food consumption, water intake, activity levels, activity trajectory maps, and standing behavior. All acquired data is automatically stored in a computer for convenient biological statistical analysis. The independently designed metabolic cage automatically separates and collects animal excreta (feces and urine), with low-temperature preservation to effectively prevent moisture evaporation.

Product Overview

Our company has developed this groundbreaking metabolic and behavioral monitoring system, which tracks in real time: food and water intake, activity levels, movement paths, and rearing behavior. Data are automatically saved to a computer for statistical analysis. The unique metabolic cage design automatically separates and collects feces and urine, with temperature-controlled storage (user-adjustable, display accuracy of 0.1°C) to minimize moisture loss.

The modular metabolic cage features a snap-fit design made of transparent, food-grade PMP material. It is corrosion-resistant, aesthetically pleasing, smooth-surfaced to prevent adhesion, and easy to disassemble and clean. The food hopper and water bottle are firmly fixed to weight sensors without shaking, ensuring data accuracy and outperforming traditional metabolic cages. Urine and feces collection units also use a snap-on design for convenient handling.

Key Features

1. IoT-based system with wireless auto-networking; no cables between cages.

2. Supports up to 128 metabolic cages simultaneously.

3. Unique funnel and cone design ensures complete separation of urine and feces without cross-contamination.

4. External feeding chamber prevents animal trapping or resting inside.

5. Real-time monitoring of food/water intake, activity, and rearing behavior with graphical outputs (curves, XY trajectories).

6. Funnel and cone made of non-adsorbent PMP material (superior to glass, stainless steel, or ordinary plastics) for direct, complete separation.

7. PMP urine/feces collection tubes can be replaced during experiments.

8. Combined thermal and infrared sensors for high-precision activity detection.

9. Low-temperature storage (user-defined, ±0.1°C display) prevents moisture loss.

10. Modular metabolic cage with snap-fit components for easy disassembly and cleaning.

Technical Specifications

1. Cage Dimensions: 290 × 290 × 560 mm

2. Activity Area: 200 × 200 × 150 mm

3. Cage Material: Food-grade PMP

4. Support Frame: 304 Stainless Steel

5. Water Bottle Capacity: 80 mL

6. Food Hopper Capacity: 100 g

7. Urine/Feces Collection Tube Capacity: 100 mL

8. Activity Detection: XY Infrared Thermal Sensor (8×8 array)

9. Rearing Detection: 8 pairs of 5 mm infrared beams, height-adjustable

10. Weight Sensor Range: 1000 g

11. Food Detection Accuracy: 0.01 g

12. Water Consumption Accuracy: 0.01 mL

13. Temperature Control Range: 10–45°C

14. Temperature Display Resolution: 0.1°C

15. Max Supported Channels: 128

16. IoT Wireless Auto-Networking

17. Software Compatibility: Windows, macOS, Android

18. Data Output: Food/water intake, activity counts/duration, movement trajectories, rearing events (exportable to Excel)

19. Time-Phased Data Display for analyzing feeding rhythms

20. Graphs: Food/water consumption waveforms, activity histograms, movement trajectories (exportable as JPG)