AnyCage Lite reader with round antenna, pre-paired and ready to mount.
An AnyCage Lite reader shipped with the 3″ round antenna already paired — the configuration for cages where the rectangular footprint won't fit cleanly. Side-mount the antenna with the included magnetic clamp, plug the reader into a PC running DataCollector, and start streaming per-animal ID and body temperature without handling the cohort.
- $300
- 3″ round antenna
- UID UCT-2112 temperature microchip
What's in the box
A single-reader, single-antenna kit for adding one cage to an existing AnyCage Lite deployment — or for piloting the system on one cohort before scaling up. UCT-2112 temperature tags and home cages are sold separately.
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(1) AnyCage Lite Reader
Scans for the implanted UID UCT-2112 temperature microchip continuously and reports ID and body temperature to DataCollector over USB.
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(1) 3″ Round Antenna
Compact circular antenna for cages where a rectangular footprint won't sit flush. Magnetic clamp lets you reposition without tools.
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(1) 1 m Cable
Connects the antenna to the reader. Length keeps the reader clear of the cage rack.
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(1) Magnetic Clamp Mount
Tool-free attachment to cage surfaces. Reposition or transfer the antenna between cages without rebuilding the setup.
Specifications
Kit
- Reader
- (1) AnyCage Lite Reader
- Antenna
- (1) 3″ round
- Cable
- 1 m
- Mount
- Magnetic clamp (included)
- Cage capacity
- 1 home cage per reader
Reading
- Standard
- UID encoded 134.2 kHz
- Compatible tag
- UCT-2112 (ID + body temperature)
- Host connection
- USB to PC running DataCollector
Pricing
- Unit price
- $300
- Multi-cage / volume
- Contact for quote
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Frequently asked questions
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Which AnyCage system does this work with?
AnyCage Lite. The reader is the Lite generation and pairs with the AnyCage Lite 4-Position Cradle/Hub or runs directly to a PC over USB. It does not replace an AnyCage Plus or Mouse Matrix reader.
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When should I pick the round antenna over the rectangular?
Round (3″) suits cages where a 2″ × 5″ rectangle can't sit flush — odd geometries, narrower side panels, or rounded enclosures. Rectangular is the default for standard shoebox cages. If you're undecided, the AnyCage Lite Starter Kit ships both shapes so you can test before committing across a cohort.
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Are tags included?
No. UCT-2112 temperature tags and the implant injector are sold separately. If you're starting from zero, the AnyCage Lite Starter Kit bundles four reader/antenna pairs plus 24 tags and an injector.
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Can I run multiple of these on one PC?
Yes. Add the AnyCage Lite 4-Position Cradle/Hub to power and aggregate up to four readers into a single DataCollector instance. No license change required.
Expanding an AnyCage Lite cohort?
Tell us your cage format and how many positions you're adding. We'll confirm the antenna shape fits and quote readers, tags, and cradles together.