MPC-325 multi-handling system
The MPC-325 is a multi-manipulator system comprising an MPC-200 controller, a Rotary Optical Encoder (ROE) and 1 or 2 MP-225 micromanipulators. Each manipulator offers 3 motorised axes with 25 mm travel and a 4th virtual diagonal axis programmable via DIP switches, without the need for an external computer. The system is stable with very low drift (<0.5 µm/20 h), has sub-micrometer resolution down to 62.5 nm for fine movements and incorporates an accelerated manual mode for fast movements. The user-friendly interface provides easy access to all functions, including HOME and WORK for quick pipette/microelectrode repositioning, and a display of X, Y, Z coordinates and the active manipulator. The MPC-325 can be expanded to control up to 4 manipulators via a second controller.
MPC-325 multi-handling system features
- 3-axis joysticks with 25 mm travel
- 4th virtual diagonal axis programmable via DIP switches
- Low drift: <0.5 µm/20 h
- Sub-micrometer resolution: 62.5 nm for fine movements
- Silent electronics, optimised for per-channel recording
- One controller and ROE drive 2 manipulators; up to 4 manipulators with a second controller
- User-friendly interface with single-button access to all functions
- Moves in 6 increments (0.0625; 0.025; 0.25; 1.0; 2.0 µm)
- HOME and WORK positions for quick pipette/microelectrode exchange
- Accelerated manual mode for fast movements
- Display of X, Y, Z coordinates and active manipulator
- Simple USB interface
- Rocker switch to select the connected manipulator
- Maximum speed: <0.5 µm/24 h
- Dimensions / weight MPC-200 manipulator: 40 cm x 27.3 cm x 9 cm / 3 kg
- Dimensions/weight MPC-200 ROE : 25 cm x 15 cm x 23 cm / 1.6 kg