The SA705 Hot/Cold Plate Analgesia Meter is designed for mouse hot plate tests, rat hot plate tests, cold plate tests, thermal hyperalgesia, and cold allodynia studies.
Its PID-controlled metal plate operates from -5°C to +65°C, while a foot pedal allows researchers to record response latency for paw withdrawal, licking, or jumping at 0.01-second resolution. An 8-inch capacitive display, onboard data storage, and USB CSV export support standalone thermal pain and analgesic-screening workflows.
The SA705 hot and cold plate is a thermal pain and analgesia meter for evaluating heat and cold sensitivity in rodents. Unlike a conventional hot plate apparatus that provides heating only, the SA705 supports both heating and cooling from -5°C to +65°C, with constant- and variable-temperature modes.
Its PID control algorithm continuously adjusts heating or cooling based on plate-temperature feedback, supporting stable thermal stimulation during hot plate tests, cold plate tests, and analgesic-screening studies.
Features and Benefits
| Features | Benefits |
| Capacitive 8-inch LCD display, resolution: 800×600 | Big display for easy operation |
| -5°C to +65°C temperature range | Able to conduct any sort of thermal sensitivity experiment, including severe cold allodynia. |
| 0.01°C temperature adjustment steps | Enables researchers to configure precise constant- or variable-temperature protocols. |
| PID temperature control | Continuously adjusts heating and cooling based on plate-temperature feedback. |
| 0.01-second foot-pedal timing | Allows the operator to record response latency without taking their hands away from the test setup. |
| 8-inch capacitive LCD display | Provides real-time access to temperature, timing, curves, and stored results. |
| Control unit and USB key saving | Alone use or with PC are available. |
| Adopts high-performance 32-bit microcomputer control chip for temperature control | Ensure the accurate temperature. |
| USB CSV export | Makes test results available for review in Excel or compatible statistical software. |
| Application | Rat or Mouse |
| Commands | 8-inch LCD display, resolution 800*600 |
| Power | 100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz, 620W |
| Sound Level | < 60 dB (A) |
| Plate Temp. Range | -5.0°C to +65°C, adjustable in 0.01°C |
| Speed | Fixed, progressive |
| Start/Stop | By foot pedal switch |
| Temperature Control | 32-bit microcontroller with PID temperature regulation |
| Time display | 0.01~600.00s |
| Time Display standard deviation | <0.02 ‰ Seconds |
| Experimental data | Time, temperature, mean, maximum value, minimum value |
| Data export | By USB flash drive |
| Data storage | 100 data |
| Apparatus size | 350×300×485mm (L x W x H) | |
| Cylindrical restrainer | 210×250mm (D x H) | |
| Weight | 12.5kg | |
Q1: What is the difference between the SA705 hot and cold plate and a conventional hot plate apparatus?
Unlike a conventional hot plate, which provides heating only, the SA705 hot cold plate analgesia meter supports both heating and cooling from -5°C to 65°C. Its PID temperature control continuously adjusts heating and cooling based on temperature feedback, providing stable thermal stimulation throughout the test.
Q2: Can the SA705 be used for cold allodynia or thermal place preference experiments?
A: The SA705 supports controlled thermal stimulation for cold allodynia studies, as well as mouse hot plate tests, rat hot plate tests, and cold plate tests. However, it is a single-plate system and does not automatically measure an animal’s preference between two temperature zones. For automated two-zone studies, see the SA707 Thermal Place Preference System.
Q3: How do I export hot cold plate test data?
Test data can be exported via a USB flash drive in CSV format for review in Excel or compatible statistical analysis software.
Q4: Does the hot plate analgesia meter require PC software?
No. The SA705 analgesia meter operates independently through its built-in touchscreen. Test data can be exported to a PC via a USB flash drive in CSV format for further analysis. And we also provide the software in PC labs that prefer remote control and analysis.
You can find some published papers with our Hot Cold Plate as below.

| Item No. | Product Description |
| SA705 | Hot Cold Plate for Rat and Mouse |
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