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4-axis Motorized Micromanipulator

QUAD®

The QUAD motorized micromanipulator is easy to use and features four independent axes. Each axis has a 25mm range of motion, a digital display of position and an ROE control. The compact, intuitive controller takes up minimal bench space, is fan free and is easy to use. Three axes provide the X, Y, Z-orthogonal motion typical of most motorized micromanipulators. In the QUAD, Sutter introduces a true fourth axis to move the electrode coaxially at exactly the desired angle of approach. The fourth axis has 30mm of travel that significantly extends the range of travel for the system.

The QUAD is very easy to operate. The compact design takes up minimal bench space, has ROE control, a digital display of position, is fan free and intuitive to use. ROE inputs for each axis allow facile manual control of electrode position. Five conveniently located buttons control all of the basic functions that you will need in normal operation. Press and hold the [WORK] button to quickly store a work position; press [WORK] again and the manipulator will return to the same location. [HOME] sends the manipulator to an initial location or any user defined position, which is useful for changing electrodes rapidly. When you are ready to begin collecting data the motor drive electronics can be suppressed by pressing [LOCK]. Display coordinates can be zeroed at any location by pressing [RELATIVE]; go back to absolute coordinates by pressing [RELATIVE] again. Finally, [PULSE] activates a pulse movement mode that produces small, rapid bursts of motion that can be advantageous for sharp electrode cell penetration.

QUAD
  • Four independent axes: 30mm travel in diagonal for coaxial pipette movement, 25mm travel in X, Y and Z
  • Sub-micron 100nm resolution
  • True diagonal assures coaxial movement
  • Quiet mode eliminates electrical noise
  • Display indicates coordinates in relative or absolute
  • User-friendly, fanless compact controller with ROE preserves bench space
  • Push button control of multiple functions - WORK, HOME, LOCK, PULSE and RELATIVE
  • Robotic HOME and WORK position moves for easy automated pipette exchange
  • Suited for in vivo electrophysiological recording
  • USB interface for computer control

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Travel
30mm on diagonal 4th axis
25mm on X, Y and Z axes

Long Term Stability
< 1.0 micron in 4 hours

Control Box
5.5 in x 7.5 in x 4 in | 14 cm x 19 cm x 10.2 cm

Weight
2.2 lbs | 1.0 kg

Electrical
115/230 Volts
50/60 Hertz power line

QUAD CE Certificate

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
QUAD: Mechanical Drawing

USER MANUALS
QUAD Operation Manual
QUAD Quick Reference
QUAD External Control Quick Reference

DOWNLOAD SALES FLYER
ENGLISH / CHINESE

VIDEO TUTORIALS
QUAD Product Feature
Setting 'Short' and 'Long' Home
Attaching the Z-Axis Extension Plate

Part Number > QUAD
International prices vary by country. Please contact your local distributor or Sutter Instrument for a quotation.

Part Number Description
QUAD-L* 4-axis manipulator with ROE controller, left-handed setup
QUAD-R* 4-axis manipulator with ROE controller, right-handed setup

 
FIXED STAGE PLATFORM
MT-78-FS Fixed platform stage plate with imperial/standard holes, chamber insert and gantry supports
MT-78-FS/M6 Same as MT-78-FS with M6 tapped holes

 
MANIPULATOR COLUMNS
MT-75 Standard gantry stand 8.7 to 13.4 in (22.1 to 33.9 cm)
MT-75S Short gantry stand 6.7 to 9.6 in (16.9 to 24.4 cm)
MT-75T Tall gantry stand 10.7 to 15.4 in (27.1.9 to 39.1 cm)
MT-75XT Extra tall gantry stand 14.7 to 18.5 in (37.4 to 47 cm)

 
MICROINJECTION COLUMNS
MT-81-DOV81 MT-81 stand with 8 inch dovetail
MT-81-DOV121 MT-81 stand with 12 inch dovetail

 
ACCESSORIES
285204 4 inch dovetail extension
225RBI Rotating base
221165 Z-axis vertical extension
BR-AW Rod clamp for XenoWorks injectors (for rod OD 2-4mm)
BR-AW-L Long rod clamp for XenoWorks injectors (for rod OD 2-4mm)
MP-RISER-0.52 1/2 inch riser
MP-RISER-1.02 1 inch riser
MP-CLIP3 Rod holder (for rod OD 1mm to 4mm)
MP-ROD Rod holder (for rod OD 6.25mm or larger)
EHOLDER Micropipette holder: 1.0-1.5mm glass

* Manipulator will be preconfigured as a convenience. Customer may change orientation in the field.
1 Useful for low profile stereoscopes and microinjection
2 Risers can be combined to achieve desired height
3 Suitable for multi-electrode probes

APPLICATIONS

  • In-vivo Patch Clamping
  • Sharp electrode Recording
  • In-vivo recordings

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