Neurobiological experiments are becoming more complex. Many require multiple manipulators with control units that quickly become space and/or cost prohibitive. The MPC-200 is the solution you have been asking for. A single controller capable of running 2 manipulators. Sutter Instruments has taken the simplicity of the MP-225 and expanded it to two manipulators from a single controller/ROE. The MPC-200 works with one or two MP-285 or MP-225.

If two manipulators aren’t enough, a second controller can be daisy changed to allow the single ROE-200 to move up to four manipulators. Thus the system can be easily expanded to control highly sophisticated experiments. The MPC-200 is

electrically quiet. Unlike the competition, our multi-unit controller employs linear output circuitry.

Faster pipette exchange: The MPC-200 has faster “HOME” and “WORKPOSITION” moves for quicker pipette exchange. Automation is set up and run via  the same interface used in the MP-225 controller; however, the speeds of the automated movement are much faster.

To provide the ultimate in flexibility, the MPC-200 can be purchased separately or in one of several basic systems. Additional component pieces can be added at any time, allowing the user to develop a system tailored to his or her particular needs. The controller is self-detecting so there is no need for manual configuration of the components.

Accelerated manual mod: For users who prefer manual pipette exchange  Sutter has added “Accelerated Mode” to the ROE. Using Accelerated Mode, the user can make quick manual moves in and out of a setup. Accelerated Mode amplifiers the speed attainable in a manual move by smoothly accelerating to the maximum speed during sustained, fast turns of the ROE. Accelerated movement ends as soon as the user stops turning the knob. This mode can be fully disabled for those who feel the needed for direct control of the pipette.