4-Port Cradle for AnyCage Lite
Holds up to four AnyCage Lite readers and connects them to a host computer over a single USB cable. The cradle combines reader docking and a USB hub in one unit for benchtop use.
- 4 ports
- AnyCage Lite
- USB
Specifications
You'll Likely Also Need
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Home cage monitoringAnyCage Lite Starter Kit
- 4 Readers
- 24 Tags
The home cage monitoring starter kit for AnyCage Lite. Includes everything needed to start monitoring animals in the home cage.
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Home cage monitoringAnyCage Lite Reader with Rectangular Antenna
- 2" × 5" Antenna
- 1 m Cable
AnyCage Lite reader paired with the 2 × 5 in rectangular antenna and 1 m cable. The side-mount configuration for any cage.
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Home cage monitoringAnyCage Lite Reader with Round Antenna
- 3" Round Antenna
- 1 m Cable
AnyCage Lite reader paired with the 3 in round antenna and 1 m cable. The compact-footprint configuration for cages a rectangular antenna won't fit flush.
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TemperatureUCT-2112 Temperature Microchip
- Unique ID
- Temperature
- 12.5G
2.1 × 13 mm with a ±0.1 °C temperature sensor. Returns ID and core temperature on the same scan.
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Common Questions
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Can I daisy-chain two cradles for eight readers?
Each cradle terminates in a single USB connection to the host computer. To run more than four AnyCage Lite readers from one workstation, you'd typically use a second cradle on a separate USB port, or a powered USB hub upstream of the cradles. Contact us if you're planning a larger bench layout — host-USB power budgeting matters once you exceed four readers.
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Does it work with AnyCage Plus readers or URH handhelds?
The cradle is sized and wired specifically for AnyCage Lite. URH handhelds use a separate 4-port USB cradle product line. AnyCage Plus uses different connectivity — talk to us before ordering if you're mixing reader families on one bench.
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Is power supplied by the cradle or by the host?
Power and data both run over the single USB connection to the host computer. If your host can't deliver enough USB power for four readers under load, a powered USB hub between the cradle and host is the standard fix.
Scaling Up an AnyCage Lite Bench?
If you're expanding from one or two readers to four, or planning beyond four, we can help you size cables, hubs, and bench power before you commit.