Three-axis micromanipulator TRIO™ MPC-165

The MPC-165 System consists of the MPC-100 controller and an MP-865 narrow-format micromanipulator. Our new MP-865 "narrow format" mechanical is designed specifically for patch-slice work that require multiple pipettes, as well as for other setups where space is limited. We designed the MP-865 to minimize the width, allowing as many manipulators to be grouped together as possible. Travel in the Y-axis is shortened (12.5 mm) because radially oriented manipulators do not require long travel in the traverse axis. Travel in the X-axis has been increased to 50 mm to facilitate fast and easy pipette exchange. Built with the same precision cross-roller bearings and lead-screw as the MP-845 design. The optional narrow-format tower with linear slide, or rotating base, can be added for mounting the MP-865 mechanical. With the 150 mm throw of the linear slide, the manipulator can be quickly and smoothly retracted out to a location where there is easy access to the pipette for replacement. A rotating base can be used for mounting to large platform stages like the Sutter MT 78, or smaller Sutter MD Series platforms. The compact design of the TRIO MPC-100 integrated Rotary Optical Encoder (ROE) controller requires minimal bench space; provides quiet, fan-free operation; and is easy to use. No rack mounted controller is required. Position coordinates, in relative or absolute values, are displayed directly on the ROE. The TRIO manipulators use a logarithmic acceleration algorithm that eliminates the need for speed selection. As the knobs on the ROE are turned faster, acceleration ramps up.