Electrophysiology Systems
Electrophysiology rigs have developed around several platforms. The central concept in all systems is that manipulators and the sample are fixed in one frame, and the microscope is fixed in a second frame. These two separate frames then move with respect to each other in order to locate cells.
Our Electrophysiology Systems Line-Up
Sutter Instrument offers bundled systems, or "Big Kits", that include dual manipulators with; either manipulator stands and scope translator; or large moving stage and a dual manipulator system. By specifying and offering the Big Kit systems, Sutter is able to extend significant price savings over the same components purchased separately.
Sutter San Francisco
Classic moving scope design with manual translator and three columns and two manipulators.
Developed by labs at UCSF and later adopted throughout the Bay area, the U.S., and the world. This method allows for easy hand access to controls on the scope and manipulators, for pipette exchange and other adjustments.
Sutter Alcatraz
A well-proven design that relies on a manual scope translator but uses a single large fixed plate stage rather than separate stands for manipulators.
Many electrophysiologists want the ability to add additional manipulators or other devices that a single large platform allows.
Both the San Francisco and the Alcatraz are available with a motorized or manual translator.
Sutter Long Island
Designed for multi-pipette electrophysiology on two-photon microscopes in conjunction with Northwestern University, first used for the CSHL Imaging course.
The large moving stage can easily hold an in-vivo or slice preparation and two or more manipulators. The scope can be fixed to the table top, as required for scopes attached to two-photon sources. This same design is good for systems where the scope can't move easily, as in spinning disc confocals and large camera systems. It's also used by many researchers in custom built two-photon and other scopes including those from Intelligent Imaging Innovations, Zeiss, Olympus and Leica.
Software Compatibility
Motorized translation and motorized stage systems are compatible with a wide range of commercial and freeware imaging software platforms including Intelligent Imaging Innovations' Slidebook, Scan Image, MicroManager and Sutter's MCS - MOM Computer System. Please contact Sutter for current listing of software suites that are compatible with our products.
Electrophysiology Bundle Features:
- Discounted pricing offers savings and value
- Proven electrophysiology designs available through a single system configuration
- Each bundled system comes with 2 manipulators
- Easy toggle selection of active component
- Single ROE input device controls manipulators and motorized components providing ease of operation
- All features of manipulators, stages and translators are retained
- Systems with platforms include rotating bases for mounting manipulators
- Simple USB interface
Choosing the Right Bundle
Use our interactive resources to learn how to choose the system that best fits your goals. If you still have questions, contact our team for a custom quote.
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