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Shown: TRIO MPC-145-2 with Sutter dPatch® headstage (not included)

TRIO™ MPC-100 Systems
3-axis / 0-90 Diagonal Micromanipulator System

Based on the original TRIO manipulator, the latest TRIO MPC-100 system expands TRIOs capabilities, and now supports up to TWO manipulators from a single controller.

The compact design of the 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 MPC-100 uses a logarithmic acceleration algorithm that eliminates the need for speed selection. As the knobs on the ROE are turned faster, acceleration ramps up. This allows for smooth and intuitive motion control of electrode position without the need to stop and change speeds or lift your hand from the controller. When not moving, the motors are powered down, reducing electrical noise in the system to unmeasurable levels which keeps the motors cool to eliminate thermal drift.

Five conveniently located buttons control all the functions you will need in normal operation. Press and hold the [WORK] button to quickly store a work position; pressing [WORK] after this will return the manipulator to the same location. [HOME] sends the manipulator to a second position, often set for a point furthest from the microscope, which is useful for rapid pipette exchange. Pressing [SPEED] allows the selection of one of 4 speed ranges. With practice, there is no need to ever change speeds, however, we have included three low speed ranges for those who work at very high magnification. Holding [SPEED] for three-seconds will lock the knobs out, to prevent accidental movement. Display coordinates can toggle between relative and absolute by pressing the [RELATIVE] button; holding the button down will zero the relative coordinates. Finally, [PULSE] activates a pulse movement mode that produces small, rapid bursts of motion that can be advantageous for cell penetration with sharp electrodes. Hold [PULSE] for three-seconds to set or modify the 4th axis angle between 0 and 90 degrees.

Designed with maximum flexibility in mind, a DIP switch on the controller changes the directional movement of the ROE knobs to accommodate the preference of the user. A Y-axis lockout function (accessible by DIP switch) is also available, allowing X/Z-only axial movement during HOME and WORK repositioning. The TRIO comes standard with a universal mounting system suitable for the most popular headstages or pipette holders.

The new MP-845 micromanipulator features construction based on the TRIO-245, but with the addition of precision cross-roller bearings for even tighter tolerances, and a 25pin connector for future compatibility with our other controllers. The MP-845 is a highly stable 3-axis manipulator with 25 mm of travel on each axis. The TRIO MPC-100 controller gives the MP-845 a synthetic 4th axis that can be set in software to any angle between 0 and 90 degrees for diagonal movement. Based on a lead-screw design with a smaller overall size and footprint than most manipulators, the MP-845 is ideal for applications that require 2 pipettes in one setup or for setups where space is limited.

    FEATURES: TRIO MPC-100 Controller
  • Controls one or two manipulators
  • Sub-micron (less than 100 nm) resolution
  • User selectable angle from 0 - 90 degrees via ROE input
  • Fast movement with a top speed of 3 mm/sec (while homing)
  • Compact, fanless, user-friendly ROE controller preserves bench and rack space
  • Push button control of multiple functions - WORK, HOME, LOCK, PULSE and RELATIVE
  • DIP switches on ROE select direction of movement produced by turn of ROE knob
  • USB interface for computer control
    FEATURES: MP-845 Mechanical
  • Now also available in thermally stable stainless steel (See tab above)
  • Mechanically robust construction for high stability
  • Precision cross-roller bearings
  • Three independent axes - 25 mm orthogonal travel in X, Y and Z
  • Carries up to a kilogram
  • Suited for in vitro and in vivo electrophysiological recording
  • Universal mounting system for headstage or pipette holder

The MP-845 manipulator is now also available in stainless steel! The standard version of the MP-845 has virtually no drift in its motor and bearing assemblies. The last remaining hurdle is that of thermal drift caused by the expansion and contraction of the aluminum body of the manipulator. By utilizing a stainless steel with very low coefficient of expansion, the MP-845S is simply the lowest drift manipulator available on the market. The added mass of the stainless steel body has the additional benefit of dampening out vibration, giving the stainless MP-845S the silkiest movement of any manipulator.

Because low expansion stainless steels do have some ferric content, the stainless MP-845S is PVD coated in titanium nitride, giving it its distinctive gold color. This coating will ensure that the stainless trio will resist corrosion caused by exposure to salt solutions in a lab environment.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Travel
MP-845 / MP-845S: 25 mm on X, Y and Z axes

Long Term Stability
< 1.0 micron in 4 hours

TRIO MPC-100 Control Box
6.25 in x 8 in x 5.9 in | 15.9 cm x 20.3 cm x 10.2 cm

Manipulator Weight
MP-845 (aluminum)
3.5 lbs | 1.6 kg

MP-845S (stainless steel)
7.7 lbs | 3.5 kg

TRIO MPC-100 Controller
2.3 lbs | 1.04 kg

Electrical
115/230 Volts
50/60 Hertz power line

RoHS Compliant

TRIO MPC-100 CE Certificate



US Prices > TRIO MPC-100 Systems
International prices vary by country. Please contact your local distributor or Sutter Instrument for a quotation. Prices subject to change without notice.

Catalog Number Description Price
 
ALUMINUM
MPC-145 One MP-845 manipulator mechanical, one TRIO MPC-100 controller, mounting adapter plate, rod holder, hinged headstage mount, 4 inch dovetail extension, manipulator connecting cables, power cord and manual (please specify right or left handed) $ 9,230
 
MPC-145-2 TRIO MPC-145 with (2) MP-845 mechanicals (please specify right or left handed) $ 14,995
 
STAINLESS STEEL
MPC-145S One MP-845S manipulator mechanical in stainless steel, one TRIO MPC-100 controller, mounting adapter plate, rod holder, hinged headstage mount, 4 inch dovetail extension, manipulator connecting cables, power cord and manual (please specify right or left handed) $ 10,455
 
MPC-145S-2 TRIO MPC-145 with (2) stainless steel MP-845S mechanicals (please specify right or left handed) $ 17,445

US Prices > TRIO MPC-100 Bundled Systems
International prices vary by country. Please contact your local distributor or Sutter Instrument for a quotation. Prices subject to change without notice.

BUNDLED SYSTEMS
Microscope Models - Please add scope suffix when ordering.

Z25 - Zeiss Axioskop 2 FS
Z45 - Zeiss Axio Examiner
N65 - Nikon FN1
L30 - Leica DMLFS
L35 - Leica DM6000FS
Y51 - Olympus BX51WI
Y51-FD - Olympus BX51WI (includes focus drive add $1,600 to price)
Y53 - Olympus BX53/63

If your microscope model is not listed, please contact Sutter.

SAN FRANCISCO
MANUAL - MT-1000 with manual X-Y translator, micromanipulators
Includes 2 motorized TRIO micromanipulators, one MPC-100 controller, one MT-500 manual X-Y translator, one MT-150 chamber column, two micromanipulator stands (without linear slide)

Catalog Number Description Price
1000-TRIO-(scope suffix) MT-1000 with TRIO MPC-145-2 system $ 20,834
1000-TRIOS-(scope suffix) MT-1000 with TRIO MPC-145-S-2 stainless steel $ 23,186


MOTORIZED - MT-2800 with motorized X-Y translator, micromanipulators
Includes TRIO MPC-145-2 system with 2 motorized micromanipulators, the MT-800 motorized X-Y translator and BOB 3 axes controller, one MT-150 chamber column, two micromanipulator stands (without linear slide)

Catalog Number Description Price
2800-TRIO-(scope suffix) MT-2800 with TRIO MPC-145-2 $ 24,754
2800-TRIOS-(scope suffix) MT-2800 with TRIO MPC-145-S-2 stainless steel $ 27,106


ALCATRAZ
MANUAL - MT-1078 TRIO manual X-Y translator, micromanipulators
Includes motorized TRIO micromanipulators, one MPC-100 controller, the MT-500 manual X-Y translator, one MT-78-FS fixed stage platform and insert

Catalog Number Description Price
1078-TRIO-(scope suffix) 1 MT-1078 with TRIO MPC-145-2 $ 21,920
1078-TRIOS-(scope suffix) 1 MT-1078 with TRIO MPC-145-S-2 stainless steel $ 24,272


MOTORIZED - MT-2878 with motorized X-Y translator, micromanipulators
Includes TRIO MPC-145-2 system with 2 motorized micromanipulators, the MT-800 motorized X-Y translator and ROE controller, one MT-78-FS fixed stage platform and insert

Catalog Number Description Price
2878-TRIO-(scope suffix) MT-2878 with TRIO MPC-145-2 $ 25,810
2878-TRIOS-(scope suffix) MT-2878 with TRIO MPC-145-S-2 stainless steel $ 28,162


Catalog Number Description Price

ACCESSORIES
285204 4 in dovetail extension $ 69
285210 Mounting adapter plate $ 72
225RBI Rotating base $ 495
221165 Z-axis vertical extension $ 109
BR-AW Rod clamp for XenoWorks® injectors (for rod OD 2-4mm) $ 105
BR-AW-L Long rod clamp for XenoWorks® injectors (for rod OD 2-4mm) $ 122
MP-CLIP1 Rod holder (for rod OD 1 mm to 4 mm) $ 105
MP-ROD Rod holder (for rod OD 6.25 mm or larger) $ 105
EHOLDER Micropipette holder - 1.0-1.5 mm glass $ 126
MP-RISER-0.52 1/2 inch riser $ 139
MP-RISER-1.02 1 inch riser $ 190
EHOLDER Micropipette holder - 1.0-1.5 mm glass $ 122

1 Suitable for multi-electrode probes
2 Risers can be combined to achieve desired height

For detailed information on mounting our micromanipulators, refer to the Mounting Systems section or phone for assistance.


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MT-1078 / MT-2078
MT-1000 / MT-2000
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
MP-845: Mechanical Drawing

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