Description
The Son of MOM® (SOM®) is a small, simple microscope designed to allow a single experimental setup to be used for both in vivo and in vitro experimentation. As in our two-photon Movable Objective Microscope (MOM), positioning over the sample and focusing is accomplished robotically. This removes the need for the large translators and stages that normally limit the available space beneath the objective for in vivo experimentation.
The SOM is designed to take advantage of the high-quality images that can be obtained with a simple IR LED-based transmitted light source combined with an IR capable CCD camera. This combination is sufficient for the majority of in vitro electrophysiology needs. The SOM is also designed with a two-position filter cube to allow for identification of fluorescently-tagged cells for recording or for photostimulation. If you populate both of the filter cube positions, one of the filter sets will need to pass IR to allow for transmitted light imaging. As many filter combinations will pass IR, transmitted light imaging can generally be done in either of the two filter positions.
Features:
- Simple moving microscope based on an MP-285/MPC-385 motorized micromanipulator
- X, Y and Z axes of manipulator used to position microscope over the sample and focus. No need for large translators or moving stages
- Optimized to allow in vivo and in vitro experimentation on one setup
- Standard configuration accepts RMS thread objectives - Contact Sutter for additional options
- Free Multi-Link™ software coordinates movement with micropipette positioning of MPC-200
- Transmitted IR and EPI fluorescent Imaging Modes
- Flexible excitation port allows easy addition of secondary sources for photostimulation
- MPC-200 controller with USB interface and open source commands