MT-1078/MT-2078/MT-2278
X-Y Translation systems for fixed-stage microscopes
The MT-1078/MT-2078/MT-2278 systems consist of a X-Y translator and a large fixed stage. The MT-78-FS is designed for users who prefer a large platform stage for their experiments. The stage provides solid, stable support and ample space to attach manipulators and other instruments as needed. The rigid aluminum top plate sits firmly on two MT-75 gantry style stands. These stands provide height adjustment and sturdy attachment to the user’s vibration tables. The system is available in either metric (M6) or standard (1/4-20) spacing. Please specify your preference when ordering.
At the core of the MT-1078 is a manual X-Y translation table, the MT-500. The translator is designed to allow movement of a microscope’s optics with respect to the fixed stage. The translator allows visualization and/or imaging of multiple tissue locations while maintaining multiple stable recordings from the preparation.
The MT-2078/MT-2278 systems use a motorized translator. At the core of the MT-2000/MT-2200 system is the MT-800 stepper-motor driven X-Y translation table. The motors can be operated either by the popular MP-285 manipulator controller (MT-2078) or the dual manipulator controller MPC-200 (MT-2278). A rotary optical encoder (ROE) accepts user input to the motorized translator and can be placed in any convenient location in your setup. Either controller gives the user smooth, high resolution control of motion. The MP-285 controller offers extensive on-board robotic functionality and a serial computer interface for PC control.
The MPC-200 controller offers a USB computer interface for PC control. Systems using the MP-285 controller are called MT-2078 while systems using the MPC-200-ROE controller are designated MT-2278. In the center of the MT-78-FS top plate is a 4 x 6 inch milled pocket that will accommodate a variety of aluminum or stainless steel (ferromagnetic) stage inserts, designed to secure various commercial tissue chambers, Petri dishes or slide holders. Custom can also be provided. The ferromagnetic insert allows small magnetic devices such as perfusion lines, ground electrodes and small manipulators to be mounted near the dish.
The MT-500 manual translator and the MT-800 motorized translator are currently available for the Olympus BX-51WI, Nikon FN1, Zeiss Examiner, Zeiss Axioskop 2 FS and the Leica DM6000FS. Focus drives are available for the Olympus BX51WI. Other microscopes can be supported.
- FEATURES
- Motorized or manual X-Y translation
- Stable support and solid design
- Open design allows easy access to specimen and microscope
- Highly stable for experiments intolerant of drift
- Accomodates a variety of stage inserts
- Compatible with Nikon, Olympus, Zeiss, and Leica upright and inverted microscopes
- Suitable for: Multi-site electrophysiology where there is a need for a single large stage
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Baseplate Dimensions
8 in x 15.25 in x 2.25 in | 200 mm x 375 mm x 55 mm
Maximum Travel
1 in. / 25 mm
Resolution
0.0002 in / 5 µm
Maximum Load
70 lbs | 32 kg
Weight
35 lbs | 16 kg
US PRICES > MT-1078/MT-2078/MT-2278
International prices vary by country. Please contact your local distributor or Sutter Instrument for a quotation. Prices subject to change without notice.
COMPLETE SYSTEMS
MT-1078
Includes the MT-500 manual X-Y translator, and MT-78-FS fixed stage platform. (Specify metric or standard spacing when ordering.)
| Catalog Number | Description | Price |
| MT-1078/Y511 | MT-1078 for the Olympus BX51WI | $ 9,251 |
|---|---|---|
| MT-1078/Y531 | MT-1078 for the Olympus BX53/63 | $ 9,251 |
| MT-1078/Y711 | MT-1078 for the Olympus IX71 | $ 9,251 |
| MT-1078/Z251 | MT-1078 for the Zeiss Axioskop 2 FS | $ 9,251 |
| MT-1078/Z451 | MT-1078 for the Zeiss Axio Examiner | $ 9,251 |
| MT-1078/N651 | MT-1078 for the Nikon FN1 | $ 9,251 |
| MT-1078/L301 | MT-1078 for the Leica DMLFS | $ 9,251 |
| MT-1078/L351 | MT-1078 for the Leica DM6000 FS | $ 9,251 |
MT-2278
Includes the MT-800 motorized X-Y translator, MPC-200 controller and ROE, MT-78-FS fixed stage platform, cables and manual (Specify metric or standard spacing when ordering.)
| Catalog Number | Description | Price |
| MT-2278/Y511 | MT-2278 for the Olympus BX51WI | $ 15,958 |
|---|---|---|
| MT-2278/Y51/FD1,2 | MT-2278 for the Olympus BX51WI with focus drive | $ 17,975 |
| MT-2278/Y531 | MT-2278 for the Olympus BX53/63 | $ 15,958 |
| MT-2278/Z251 | MT-2278 for the Zeiss Axioskop 2 FS | $ 15,958 |
| MT-2278/Z451 | MT-2278 for the Zeiss Axio Examiner | $ 15,958 |
| MT-2278/N651 | MT-2278 for the Nikon FN1 | $ 15,958 |
| MT-2278/L301 | MT-2278 for the Leica DMLFS | $ 15,958 |
| MT-2278/L351 | MT-2278 for the Leica DM6000 FS | $ 15,958 |
MT-2078
Includes the MT-800 motorized X-Y translator, MP-285 controller and ROE, MT-78-FS fixed stage platform, cables and manual (Specify metric or standard spacing when ordering.)
| Catalog Number | Description | Price |
| MT-2078/Y511 | Complete system for the Olympus BX51WI | $ 15,291 |
|---|---|---|
| MT-2078/Y51/FD1,2 | Complete system for the Olympus BX51WI with focus drive | $ 17,309 |
| MT-2078/Y531 | Complete system for the Olympus BX53/63 | $ 15,291 |
| MT-2078/Z251 | Complete system for the Zeiss Axioskop 2 FS | $ 15,291 |
| MT-2078/Z451 | Complete system for the Zeiss Axio Examiner | $ 15,291 |
| MT-2078/N651 | Complete system for the Nikon FN1 | $ 15,291 |
| MT-2078/L301 | Complete system for the Leica DMLFS | $ 15,291 |
| MT-2078/L351 | Complete system for the Leica DM6000 FS | $ 15,291 |
1 Please specify chamber type when ordering
2 Please contact Sutter for availability of focus drive on other microscope makes & models
US PRICES > CHAMBER INSERTS
Stage Inserts At-A-Glance
| Catalog Number | Description | Price |
| X0405003 | Warner Series 20 (round) - aluminum | $ 142 |
|---|---|---|
| X0405033 | Warner Series 20 (round) - stainless steel | $ 142 |
| X0405053 | Warner Series 20 (octagonal) - aluminum | $ 142 |
| X0405073 | Warner Series 20 (octagonal) - stainless steel | $ 142 |
| X0405103 | 50mm round - aluminum | $ 142 |
| X0405123 | 50mm round - stainless steel | $ 142 |
| X0404973 | Blank insert - aluminum | $ 142 |
| X0404983 | Blank insert - stainless steel | $ 142 |
| SI-SLIDE3 | Insert with slide holder | $ 142 |
| SI-PETRI | For petri dish and slides | $ 397 |
| SI-W303 | Warner Series 30 platform - aluminum | $ 142 |
| SI-W30ST3 | Warner Series 30 platform - stainless steel | $ 142 |
| SI-ALA-MS3 | ALA MS series insert - aluminum | $ 142 |
| SI-CUSTOM3 | Custom stage insert | $ 542 |
3 no charge when ordered with MT-2000 or MT-2078
US PRICES > INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS
| Catalog Number | Description | Price |
| MT-78-FS4 | Fixed platform stage with imperial/standard holes, chamber insert and gantry supports | $ 4,695 |
|---|---|---|
| MT-78-FS/M64 | Same as above with M6 tapped holes | $ 4,695 |
| MT-78CS4 | Platform stage with 12.5mm manual micrometer movement, chamber insert, and gantry supports | $ 6,976 |
| MT-78CS/M64 | Same as above with M6 tapped holes | $ 6,976 |
MANUAL X-Y TRANSLATOR
| Catalog Number | Description | Price |
| MT-500/Y50 | Manual translator for Olympus BX50WI | $ 5,238 |
|---|---|---|
| MT-500/Y51 | Manual translator for Olympus BX51WI | $ 5,238 |
| MT-500/Y53 | Translator for Olympus BX53/63 | $ 5,238 |
| MT-500/Y71 | Manual translator for Olympus IX71 | $ 5,238 |
| MT-500/N65 | Manual translator for Nikon FN1 | $ 5,238 |
| MT-500/L30 | Manual translator for Leica DMLFS | $ 5,238 |
| MT-500/L35 | Manual translator for Leica DM6000 FS | $ 5,238 |
| MT-500/Z20 | Manual translator for Zeiss Axioskop FS | $ 5,238 |
| MT-500/Z25 | Manual translator for Zeiss Axioskop 2 FS | $ 5,238 |
| MT-500/Z45 | Manual translator for Zeiss Axio Examiner | $ 5,238 |
MOTORIZED X-Y TRANSLATOR WITH MPC-200 CONTROLLER AND ROE
| Catalog Number | Description | Price |
| MT-820/Y51 | Translator for Olympus BX51WI | $ 12,074 |
|---|---|---|
| MT-820/Y51/FD | Translator for Olympus BX51WI with focus drive | $ 14,082 |
| MT-820/Y53 | Translator for Olympus BX53/63 | $ 12,074 |
| MT-820/N65 | Translator for Nikon FN1 | $ 12,074 |
| MT-820/L30 | Translator for Leica DMLFS | $ 12,074 |
| MT-820/L35 | Translator for Leica DM6000 FS | $ 12,074 |
| MT-820/Z25 | Translator for Zeiss Axioskop 2 FS | $ 12,074 |
| MT-820/Z45 | Translator for Zeiss Axio Examiner | $ 12,074 |
MOTORIZED X-Y TRANSLATOR WITH MP-285 CONTROLLER AND ROE
| Catalog Number | Description | Price |
| MT-800/Y51 | Translator for Olympus BX51WI | $ 11,408 |
|---|---|---|
| MT-800/Y51/FD | Translator for Olympus BX51WI with focus drive | $ 13,414 |
| MT-800/Y53 | Translator for Olympus BX53/63 | $ 11,408 |
| MT-800/N65 | Translator for Nikon FN1 | $ 11,408 |
| MT-800/L30 | Translator for Leica DMLFS | $ 11,408 |
| MT-800/L35 | Translator for Leica DM6000 FS | $ 11,408 |
| MT-800/Z25 | Translator for Zeiss Axioskop 2 FS | $ 11,408 |
| MT-800/Z45 | Translator for Zeiss Axio Examiner | $ 11,408 |
4Useful for most upright microscopes and the Axiovert 25 inverted scope with low stage plate. Please specify chamber type when ordering.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Comparison of Stages and Translators