MP285 Robotic Micromanipulator (Shown with Rotary Optical Encoder ROE)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, extra cellular recording, microinjection, intracellular 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 can move with adjustable coarse or ultra-fine 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 sub-micron resolution down to 0.2 microns in the coarse range and down to 40 nanometers 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 three manual controls, joystick, rotary optical encoder (ROE) or our unique force sensitive resistor (FSR) pad, 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 learn 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. Back to topFeatures
Choose one of three Input Device OptionsRotary 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 rapid continuous and slow movements. Joystick.A modified three-axis game controller. The degree of handle deflection determines the velocity of each axis. In pulse mode, a button commands the manipulator to take a single step in the axis selected by joystick deflection. Force Sensitive Resistor pad (FSR).The pipette moves along each axis in proportion to the pressure that is applied to each button. A switch allows remote selection of continuous or pulse mode of movement. Back to topSpecificationsBack to top Ordering InformationWhen ordering the MP-285, the following items must be specified. Please list as separate items with no cost. Choice of one input device
The handedness of the manipulator
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