MP-265/MPC-365

NARROW FORMAT MANIPULATOR SYSTEM

SUTTER INSTRUMENT

SUTTER’s new MP-265/M "narrow format" mechanical is designed especially for patch-slice manipulator systems that require more than 2 or 3 pipettes. Coupled with the multi-manipulator controller, MPC-200, users have the ability to easily build up multi-manipulator MPC-365 systems for positioning mul­tiple recording and stimulating pipettes.

The MP265/M mechanical builds on Sutter's existing manipulator line in several ways. First, narrow format means more manipulators can be grouped around a recording chamber. A long throw (25 mm) radial X-axis provides an easier approach to and from the optical center. Finally, travel in the Y-axis is shortened (12.5 mm) to economize on width, which is made possible because radially oriented manipulators do not require long travel in this axis.

The MP-265/M manipulator is designed specifically for systems requiring 4 or more manipulators. To this end, we have put together systems with specialpricing for 4, 5 and 6 manipulators, and 2 or 3 dual manipulator controllers. We are also unveiling a new linear slide for mounting the MP-265/M mechanical as well as for our other manipulators. With the linear slide gantry (MT-75/LS), the manipulator can be quickly and smoothly moved out to a location where there is easy access to the pipette for replacement.

A single controller capable of running 2 manipulators! Sutter Instrument has taken the simplicity of the MP-225 controller and expanded it to run two manipulators from a single controller/ROE. The MPC-200 works with one or two of Sutter's mechanicals, the MP-285 (MPC-385) or the MP-225 (MPC-325). The controller is self-detecting so there is no need for manual configuration of the components.

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

 

   FEATURES

  Single controller and ROE will run two stepper motor drive manipulators 
  Self-detecting, daisy-chain capability allows control of four manipulators from
    one ROE-200 
  User-friendly interface: single button access to all major functions
  New Accelerated Mode for fast, manual manipulator movement
  Easy toggle selection of Mode (speed/resolution, pulsed diagonal, Accelerated
    Mode)
  Display indicates X, Y, Z coordinates, Mode, active manipulator
  Robotic Home and Work Position moves for easy automated pipette exchange
  Faster robotic moves than previous versions
  Definable 4th axis for coaxial pipette movement, angle selected by DIP
    switches
  Simple USB interface 
  Toggle switch selects which manipulator is connected to input device
  LED and display indicate active manipulator
  Low-drift mechanical stability
  Narrow stand with linear slide
                   

SPECIFICATIONS 

Resolution and full Travel:
Minimal microsteps size is 62.5 nanometers per microstep. Display has single micron resolution. Full travel is 25mm in each axis.

Maximum Speed:  MP-225 mechanical 3mm/s

Drift:            <1micron/hour

Dimensions: controller   41cm x 28cm x 9cm
                     ROE         25cm x 15cm x 23cm

Weight:        controller   3kg
                     ROE         1.6kg  

Electrical:     115/230 V; 50/60 Hz power line


Ordering Information 

MPC-365   includes one MP-265/M manipulator mechanical, one stand, one MPC-200 controller and one ROE-200,  mounting adapter plate, rod holder, 4 in. dovetail
                extension, manipulator and ROE connecting cables, powercord and manual*                  
MPC-365-2 same as the MPC-365, but with two MP-265/M mechanicals, two stands*    
MPC-365-3 same as the MPC-365, but with three MP-265/M mechanicals, three stands, two MPC-200 controllers *
MPC-365-4 same as the MPC-365, but with four MP-265/M  mechanicals, four stands, two MPC-200 controllers *
MPC-365-5 same as the MPC-365, but with five MP-265/M  mechanicals, five stands, three MPC-200 controllers and two ROE-200*
MPC-365-6 same as the MPC-365, but with six MP-265/M  mechanicals, six stands, three MPC-200 controllers and two ROE-200*
Components 

 MPC-200   Controller box alone. Purchase this if you intend to daisy chain two controllers to one ROE-200. In this configuration, up to four manipulators can be controlled by a single ROE-200. Note: this is not a stand-alone device. In order to function, the MPC-200 must be connected to a second MP-200 with ROE-200 attached or be connected to its own ROE-200. Includes daisy chain cables, power cord and manual. 

ROE-200   This is the ROE alone. Provides user input to one or more MPC-200 controllers.This component is intended for users who have an existing four-manipulator MPC-200 system with a single ROE-200 and wish to split it into two independent two-manipulator systems. Includes cable to connect ROE to controller. 

MP-265/M   The MP-265 manipulator mechanical alone. Includes mounting adapter plate, rod holder, 4in. dovetail extension, hinged headstage mount and cable to connect manipulator to controller. 

* Indicate right- or left-handed set-up when ordering

   
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