iCon
Modular Behavioral Control Interface
Introducing the iCon, a simple-to-use behavioral control interface designed to support easy or complex experiments. With interchangeable analog and digital modules to fit the needs of any experimental paradigm, it can control most third-party behavioral chambers. The iCon connects directly to any TDT RZ processor and can be controlled with TDT’s Synapse software — resulting in high-bandwidth, precision control of behavioral hardware with real-time signal monitoring.
Transition Seamlessly from Subject Training to Research in a Single System
The iCon is flexible enough to work with your specific needs, whether you’re in the training process or further along into your research. Because of its modular design, the iCon can be easily reconfigured to help transition through each stage of your experimentation.
Research Uses
Product Specs
Resources
- Behavioral neuroscience
- Subject training
- Fiber photometry
- Electrophysiology
- Auditory research
- Available with two (iCon2) or four (iCon4) module slots
iMn modules offer specialized I/O functions including advanced audio processing critical for auditory behavioral experiments. Drive a speaker, detect cage sounds, and connect with common cage elements (e.g. touch sensors) via BNC accessible ADC inputs and DAC outputs.
The iL24 iCon module is designed to communicate with external behavioral components using 5V or 3.3V TTL logic signals. Create complex behavioral experiments using up to 24 digital I/O lines to read from and write output to a wide range of TTL components.
The iR5 iCon module provides a specialized interface for infrared sensor beams. The iR5 has built-in power and logical connections to drive external IR sensors and will send TTL events whenever a subject crosses the beam, without the need for any external signal processing. Different iR5 models are available to interface with IR sensors via Molex or RJ25 connectors on convenient manifolds.
The iV2 iCon module connects to high-resolution USB3 cameras to record video frames synchronized with all behavioral, electrophysiology, fiber photometry, and other research data. Record video from up to two cameras simultaneously per iV2 module.
The iS9 iCon module generates small electrical currents for standard behavioral conditioning experiments, such as startle and Pavlovian fear response. Timing is precisely controlled for pairing the stim with other sensory cues or behavioral events. The iS9 is compatible with 3rd party behavioral boxes (Med Associates, Lafayette, and Harvard Apparatus).
The iX6 iCon module drives integrated LEDs and records fluorescent responses for fiber photometry and optogenetics applications. Each module can be configured with up to 3 LEDs from a wide selection of wavelengths.
