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Experimental setups

Experimental setups describe where experiments, procedures, or manipulations takes place. It also describes the environment of a recorded subject. Experimental setups has physical dimensions and installations associate with it.

Fields:

Name: The name of the Experimental setup (required).
Environment type: The type of environment the setup is of (required).
Authenticated groups: Please assign one or more groups to the experimental setup. Assigned groups will have change permissions to the experimental setup. You can continue to assign permissions on the "Manage permissions" page of the created Experimental setup (required).
Description: A text description of the experimental setup.
Image: An image of the setup.
Public access: Determines if the experimental setup is publicly available or accessible only through the private portal.
Physical dimensions: Any physical dimensions used to describe the setup. Each dimension is a name value pair with any associated units or description.

Permissions

Experimental setups define the overall permissions level for installations. You manage permissions through the management tab, where you can assign individual users and groups access levels to a Experimental setup. Experimental setup have four permission levels: membership (read access), change permissions, managers, and owners. For more information on permissions, please visit the permissions page.

Experimental setup API Access

The API allows for programmable access to Experimental setups, enabling you to read, edit, and delete Experimental setups through the API. For details about the Experimental setup's fields and data structure, refer to the Experimental setup API page.

Installations

Installations refer to the setup and utilization of various devices and sensors designed to monitor, record, or manipulate environmental variables or subject responses. These installations are critical for creating controlled experimental conditions, collecting data, and delivering stimuli. Each installation type has specific applications and functions within experimental setups. Installation types share relationships, but fields are tailored to the various installation-types.

Types of Installations:

Microphone: Installed to capture audio data, including vocalizations, ambient sounds, or responses to auditory stimuli. Microphones are essential for studies in communication, auditory processing, and the effects of sound on behavior.
Video camera installation: Used to visually record subjects' behaviors, movements, or interactions within an environment. Video cameras are vital for behavioral analysis, motion tracking, and studying the effects of environmental changes on behavior.
Pressure sensor: Installed to measure force or pressure exerted by or on the subject. Pressure sensors can be used to study touch sensitivity, motor activity, or interactions with objects, providing insights into sensory processing or motor function.
Thermometer: Utilized to monitor temperature within experimental environments or measure body temperature of subjects. Temperature monitoring is crucial for studies involving thermal regulation, stress responses, or the effects of temperature on physiological processes.
Infrared camera: Allows for the recording of subjects in low light or dark conditions by detecting infrared radiation. Infrared cameras are particularly useful for nocturnal behavior studies, thermal mapping, or monitoring subjects without disturbing them with visible light.
Light sensor: Installed to detect and measure ambient light levels or the intensity of light stimuli. Light sensors are essential for experiments examining the effects of light on circadian rhythms, visual processing, or plant growth studies.
Light emitter: Used to provide controlled light stimuli, which can vary in intensity, color, or pattern. Light emitters are crucial for optogenetics, studies on photosensitivity, visual perception, or circadian biology.
Speaker: Installed to deliver auditory stimuli, such as tones, clicks, spoken words, or environmental sounds. Speakers are fundamental for auditory research, behavioral conditioning, or studying the neural basis of hearing and communication.

Fields

Experimental setup: The setup the installation was performed on (required).
Description: Description of the installation.
Date and time: Date and time the installation was performed.
Consumable: Consumable used in the installation.
Hardware device: Hardware device used to perform the installation.
Type: the type of Installation (required).
Type details: Each type has a number of type-specific fields. Learn more on the documentation website
Coordinates system: The Coordinate system.
Coordinates: Where the installation is performed. Learn more about the types of coordinate systems and specific values on the documentation website.

Permissions

Installations inherits permissions from projects via the subject associate with the entry. For more information on permissions, please visit the permissions page.

Installation API Access

The API allows for programmable access to Installations, enabling you to read, edit, and delete Installations through the API. For details about the Installation's fields and data structure, refer to the API documentation of the Installation API endpoint.