ECG Acquisition and Analysis System SP-2006

SP-2006 records and analyzes electrocardiographic signals from laboratory animals, including rats, mice, dogs, monkeys, pigs, rabbits, cattle, and horses. Limb-lead electrodes feed the system, which displays ECG waveforms and runs automated analysis.

Limb-lead electrodesRats, mice, and rabbits are typically anesthetized. Dogs, monkeys, and pigs can be monitored while conscious, in a suspension bed or restraint chair.

Up to 8 animalsUSB connection for simultaneous acquisition, with real-time monitoring of up to 8 animals.

Leads I and IIThree-lead or six-lead ECG can be derived from Leads I and II.

QTc and STBazett, Frederica, Van der Water, Matsunaga, and Oguchi QTc methods, plus four ST-segment calculations.

How it is used

SP-2006 is used in fundamental medicine, life sciences, and pharmaceutical development, for experimental studies and for regulatory submissions. The same hardware covers the supported species; the corresponding parameters and analysis methods are selected in the software.

Limb-lead electrodes collect the ECG
Rats, mice, and rabbits typically require anesthesia
Dogs, monkeys, and pigs can be monitored conscious, using a suspension bed or restraint chair
USB connection to a computer, with real-time monitoring of up to 8 animals at once

SP-2006 software showing live ECG waveforms — Real-time ECG monitoring.

Waveform acquisition

SP-2006 software showing ECG waveform analysis — Review of ECG waveforms during and after acquisition.

The system is built to keep waveforms clear, including in mice, where the signal is easily disturbed. Electromyogram filtering and power-line noise filtering are available during acquisition.

Real-time analysis of Leads I and II, with review while data are still being collected
Events such as drug administration or stimulation can be marked for later playback
Automatic detection of P-wave onset and end, Q-wave onset, R-wave reference, S-wave onset, T-wave peak, and the ST junction

Analysis and reports

Stored recordings can be played back and analyzed again, with the analysis period and parameters set for the study. Leads I and II can be expanded to a three-lead set (I, II, III) or a six-lead set (I, II, III, aVL, aVR, aVF).