| Description | The new TRIO™-245 from Sutter Instrument is a highly stable 3-axis manipulator with 25mm of travel on each axis. The TRIO's synthetic 4th axis can be set in software as any angle between 0 and 90 degrees for diagonal movement. Based on a lead-screw design with a smaller overall size and footprint The new TRIO™-245 from Sutter Instrument is a highly stable 3-axis manipulator with 25mm of travel on each axis. The TRIO's synthetic 4th axis can be set in software as any angle between 0 and 90 degrees for diagonal movement. Based on a lead-screw design with a smaller overall size and footprint than most manipulators, the TRIO-245 is ideal for applications that require 2 pipettes in one setup or for setups where space is limited.
Features:- Now available in thermally stable stainless steel
- Three independent axes - 25mm orthogonal travel in X, Y and Z
- Sub-micron (less than 100nm) resolution
- User selectable angle from 0 - 90 degrees via ROE input
- Fast movement with a top speed of 3mm/sec (while homing)
- Mechanically robust construction for high stability
- Compact, fanless, user-friendly ROE controller preserves bench and rack space
- Carries up to a kilogram
- Push button control of multiple functions - WORK, HOME, LOCK, PULSE and RELATIVE
- Suited for in vivo and in vitro electrophysiological recording
- Universal mounting system for headstage or pipette holder
- DIP switches on ROE select direction of movement produced by turn of ROE knob
- USB interface for computer control
... Read More | The MP-225 is one of the newer members in the Sutter Instrument micromanipulator line. Production and design changes have allowed us to produce a motorized manipulator that is a more affordable alternative to the industry standard MP-285. While the MP-225 feature set is less comprehensive than the The MP-225 is one of the newer members in the Sutter Instrument micromanipulator line. Production and design changes have allowed us to produce a motorized manipulator that is a more affordable alternative to the industry standard MP-285. While the MP-225 feature set is less comprehensive than the MP-285, it includes the most popular features with a user interface that is simpler to use. The mechanical design utilizes a miniature stepper motor and integral anti-backlash gear head. Pre-loaded ball bearing slides provide smooth movement throughout the 25mm of travel. The controller uses low-noise, linear-drive output circuitry identical to that found in the MP-285. The methodology for mounting pipette holders and headstages used with the MP-285 has been maintained in the MP-225 to allow for cross compatibility.
The MP-225 is designed primarily for positioning patch and intracellular recording pipettes. We have retained and refined the features most desired for this type of work. An extended version of the popular rotary optical encoder (ROE) is the sole input device available with the MP-225. Like the MP-285, the manipulator has a synthetic 4th axis for diagonal advancement of the pipette; 16 different angles are selectable via DIP switches. Speed and resolution of movement are easily selected with a multiple position thumbwheel, allowing fast/coarse movement and slow/ultra-fine movement in 10 increments. Two commonly used robotic movements have been incorporated for user convenience. A single button press can initiate a move to a Home position for pipette exchange or to a user defined Work position for quick location of the pipette near the recording location.
A display on the ROE gives position location. As all controls are located on the ROE, the controller can be moved to a less accessible area of your setup and does not need to occupy prime space in an equipment rack.
As always, our technical support team is available to address your particular needs and answer all questions before and after your purchase.
Features: MP-225
- Highly stable for experiments intolerant of pipette drift.
- Submicron (62.5nm) minimal resolution for fine movement.
- Convenient thumbwheel selects resolution/speed of movement.
- 25mm of motorized travel on all three axes.
- 4th axis for coaxial movement of pipette, angle selected by DIP switches on ROE.
- ROE button press actuates move to Home position for pipette exchange.
- ROE button press actuates move to Work position near recording location.
- Continuous display (in microns) of axes positions located on ROE.
- DIP switches on ROE select direction of movement produced by turn of ROE knob.
- Modularized, compact design easily adaptable to your setup.
- Mounting adapters included with manipulator.
... Read More | The flagship in our line of precision micromanipulators, the motorized MP-285 is affordable yet offers advanced features found in manipulators costing thousands more. Custom engineered stepping motors, precision cross-roller bearing slides and proprietary worm gear capstan drives form the basis of The flagship in our line of precision micromanipulators, the motorized MP-285 is affordable yet offers advanced features found in manipulators costing thousands more. Custom engineered stepping motors, precision cross-roller bearing slides and proprietary worm gear capstan drives form the basis of the watch-like mechanical system. The controller provides power to the stage motors with a quiet linear power supply to minimize electrical noise radiation in your setup. Pipette holders and headstages are securely mounted to the MP-285 with one of our several unique and rigid mounting systems.
The MP-285 was designed to meet a wide variety of positioning needs for the scientific community, and is suitable for patch clamp experiments, extracellular recording, microinjection, intra-cellular recording and precision robotic positioning applications. An outstanding feature of this system is the unique definable 4th axis for diagonal advancement of the pipette. You select the angle, then activate the 4th axis. As with the other three axes, you may move with adjustable coarse or ultrafine resolution, select the movement speed, and move continuously or in single step increments. To quickly reposition the pipette, simply select the Home function. Axes positions are continuously shown in relative and absolute scales, and are easily readable on the vacuum fluorescent display.
The extremely low backlash of the MP-285 removes traditional drawbacks of “open loop” technology and eliminates drift. This allows submicron resolution down to 0.2 microns in the coarse range and down to 40 nano-meters in the fine range. With over 1 inch of motorized travel on all three axes, and a user designated 4th axis, the MP-285 allows tremendous range of motion while maximizing resolution.
Available with a table-top or rack mounted controller, our manipulator fits in seamlessly with your other components while the compact design and assignable axes of the MP-285 allows you to easily integrate it into your setup at any orientation. To add to its practicality, your choice of one of two manual controls: joystick or rotary optical encoder (ROE), assures a comfortable experimentation environment, customized to the scientist.
For users who require repeatable motion sequences, the MP-285 features easily programmed robotic control from the keypad, or via a remote computer. The system can store up to 500 position instructions, including pauses, and will execute the instruction set once, continuously, or in reverse.
As always, our technical support team is available to address your concerns and answer all questions before, and after your purchase.
Choose one of two Input Device Options
1) Rotary Optical Encoder (ROE). Turning one of three 2-inch knobs produces a movement along one axis proportional to the amount and speed of the turn. Buttons allow the activation of “4th axis”, change of movement resolution, “home” return function, and toggle between continuous pulse movements.
2) Joystick. Our joystick is a modified three-axis game controller. The degree of handle deflection determines the velocity of movement of each axis. In pulse mode, a button commands the manipulator to take a single step in the axis selected by joystick deflection. Features: MP-285 - Highly stable for experiments intolerant of pipette drift.
- Submicron resolution and integrated coarse positioning.
- 1 inch of motorized travel on all three axes.
- 4th axis with user-selected angle for axial drive.
- Adjustable speed and resolution allows optimization for your experimental setup.
- Programmable robotics for complex motion sequences.
- Continuous display (in microns) of axes positions.
- Switch between continuous or single step movement.
- Absolute and relative origins.
- Convenient Home function allows pipettes to be quickly repositioned.
- Assignable axes permit any orientation of the manipulator.
- Easy to read vacuum fluorescent display.
- Remote computer control via serial interface.
- Compact design easily adaptable to your setup.
- Optional mounting adapters (see price list).
... Read More | The classic micromanipulator developed by Sir Huxley many years ago is still considered by many investigators to be the finest manual micromanipulator available. The MP-85 offers the advantage of a very large range of movement with its built-in coarse manipulator and precise submicron movement with The classic micromanipulator developed by Sir Huxley many years ago is still considered by many investigators to be the finest manual micromanipulator available. The MP-85 offers the advantage of a very large range of movement with its built-in coarse manipulator and precise submicron movement with the fine controls. Coarse positioning is achieved with a three axis manipulator mounted on top. The ultrafine positioning is accomplished with the large micrometers mounted on the base. These micrometers provide smooth, precise movement through a 10:1 reduction mechanism.
The brass and stainless steel construction of the MP-85 makes for a very heavy and solid micromanipulator with excellent damping properties. This exceptionally stable design is ideal for patch clamp recording, intracellular recording, or any other application that is intolerant of drift.
Please contact Sutter Instrument for any additional information on the suitability and use of the MP-85 micromanipulator for your specific application. Features: MP-85
Dual springing of the moment arms to insure zero backlash and zero torsion.
The micromanipulator is mounted on a precision rotating base featuring a positive stop and lock.
The coarse movement is an all cross-roller bearing design consisting of coarse X, Y, and Z with an additional fine X motion.
The micromanipulator can be ordered in either a right or left handed version.
Options: MP-85
Fifteen degree stackable wedges for tilting the manipulator.
A set of three magnetic feet for increased stability.
One inch thick, chrome plated, solid brass riser blocks.
The MP-85 is chrome-plated and anodized to prevent corrosion. The J.R. Wall designed rotating base is machined from solid stainless steel with a brass spindle; a thin Teflon washer provides for the bearing surface. ... Read More | The QUAD® motorized micromanipulator is easy to use and features four independent axes. Each axis has a 25mm range of motion, a digital display of position and an ROE control. The compact, intuitive controller takes up minimal bench space, is fan free and is easy to use. Three axes provide the X, Y,The QUAD® motorized micromanipulator is easy to use and features four independent axes. Each axis has a 25mm range of motion, a digital display of position and an ROE control. The compact, intuitive controller takes up minimal bench space, is fan free and is easy to use. Three axes provide the X, Y, Z-orthogonal motion typical of most motorized micromanipulators. In the QUAD, Sutter introduces a true fourth axis to move the electrode coaxially at exactly the desired angle of approach. The fourth axis has 30mm of travel that significantly extends the range of travel for the system.
Features:- Four independent axes - 30mm travel in diagonal for coaxial pipette movement, 25mm travel in X, Y and Z
- Sub-micron 100nm resolution
- True diagonal assures coaxial movement
- Quiet mode eliminates electrical noise
- Display indicates coordinates in relative or absolute
- User-friendly, fanless compact controller with ROE preserves bench space
- Push button control of multiple functions - WORK, HOME, LOCK, PULSE and RELATIVE
- Robotic HOME and WORK position moves for easy automated pipette exchange
- Suited for in vivo electrophysiological recording
- USB interface for computer control
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