The Refurbished San Diego Instruments SR-Lab Control System is a specialized behavioral research platform designed for acoustic startle response (ASR) and prepulse inhibition (PPI) studies. The SR-Lab platform has become a recognized solution in neuroscience laboratories, behavioral research facilities, pharmaceutical organizations, and academic institutions conducting studies related to sensory processing, neurological disorders, drug discovery, and behavioral phenotyping.

Behavioral testing plays a critical role in modern neuroscience research. Accurate measurement of startle reflex responses provides valuable insights into neural pathways, sensory gating mechanisms, and neurological function. The SR-Lab Control System allows researchers to collect reproducible experimental data while maintaining consistent testing conditions across multiple subjects.

Researchers investigating schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorders, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, anxiety disorders, and neuropharmacological interventions frequently utilize acoustic startle response testing as part of their experimental protocols.

Acoustic Startle Response Testing

Acoustic Startle Response testing measures an organism’s reaction to sudden auditory stimuli. These measurements provide researchers with important information regarding neural processing, sensorimotor function, and behavioral responses.

The SR-Lab Control System automates the delivery of controlled stimuli while recording response characteristics with high accuracy.

Prepulse Inhibition Studies

Prepulse Inhibition testing is widely used in neuroscience and psychiatric research. PPI evaluates the reduction of a startle response when a weak sensory stimulus precedes a stronger startle stimulus.

The ability to evaluate sensory gating makes PPI studies important in understanding several neurological and psychiatric conditions.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Manufacturer	San Diego Instruments
Product Series	SR-Lab
Instrument Type	Acoustic Startle Response System Controller
Application	Behavioral Research
Research Area	Neuroscience
Signal Outputs	Analog Outputs
Chamber Support	Multi-Chamber Configuration
Interface Type	Laboratory Control System
Data Collection	Startle Response Monitoring
Suitable Studies	PPI & ASR Testing
Condition	Refurbished
Quality Status	Tested & Verified

Key Features

Acoustic Startle Response testing
Prepulse Inhibition (PPI) studies
Multi-channel chamber support
Analog output monitoring
Behavioral neuroscience applications
Pharmacology research support
Animal behavior analysis
Automated experimental control
Laboratory-grade construction
Reliable data acquisition capabilities

Applications

Neuroscience Research
Behavioral Research
Pharmacology Studies
Drug Discovery Programs
Neurodegenerative Disease Research
Autism Research
Schizophrenia Research
Anxiety Disorder Research
Academic Research Projects
Preclinical Studies

Benefits of Purchasing Refurbished

Laboratories seeking cost-effective research equipment can benefit from refurbished instrumentation.

Advantages include:

Significant cost savings
Proven laboratory technology
Reduced research equipment costs
Sustainable procurement practices
Reliable experimental performance
Faster laboratory expansion

startle response testing equipment

Refurbished San Diego Instruments SR-Lab Control Acoustic Startle Response System