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dPatch™️
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IPA®️
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  • Anderson EM, Gomez D, Caccamise A, McPhail D, Hearing M. (2019) Chronic unpredictable stress promotes cell-specific plasticity in prefrontal cortex D1 and D2 pyramidal neurons. Neurobiol Stress 10:100152. doi:10.1016/j.ynstr.2019.100152
  • Avelar AJ, Akers AT, Baumgard ZJ, Cooper SY, Casinelli GP, Henderson BJ (2019) Why flavored vape products may be attractive: Green apple tobacco flavor elicits reward-related behavior, upregulates nAChRs on VTA dopamine neurons, and alters midbrain dopamine and GABA neuron function. J Neuropharm 158:107729. doi:10.1016/j.neuropharm.2019.107729
  • Doncheck EM, Anderson EM, Konrath CD, Liddiard GT, DeBaker MC, Urbanik LA, Hearing MC, Mantsch JR (2021): Estradiol Regulation of the Prelimbic Cortex and the Reinstatement of Cocaine Seeking in Female Rats. J Neurosci 41(24):5303-5314. doi:10.1523/JNEUROSCI.3086-20.2021
  • Driscoll JR, Wallace TL, Mansourian KA, Martin WJ, Margolis EB (2020): Differential Modulation of Ventral Tegmental Area Circuits by the Nociceptin/Orphanin FQ System. eNeuro 7(5):ENEURO.0376-19.2020. doi:10.1523/ENEURO.0376-19.2020
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  • Hurley MM, Anderson EM Chen C, Maunze B, Hess EM, Block ME, Patel N, Cooper Z, McCoy R, Dabra T, Conley W, Reilly MJ, Hearing M, Choi S (2019) Acute Blockade of PACAP-Dependent Activity in the Ventromedial Nucleus of the Hypothalamus Disrupts Leptin-Induced Behavioral and Molecular Changes in Rats. Neuroendocrinol 110:271-281. doi:10.1159/000501337
  • Hutto RA, Bisbach CM, Abbas F, Brock DC, Cleghorn WM, Parker ED, Bauer BH, Ge W, Vinberg F, Hurley JB, Brockerhoff SE (2019) Increasing Ca2+ in photoreceptor mitochondria alters metabolites, accelerates photoresponse recovery, and reveals adaptations to mitochondrial stress. Cell Death Differ 27:1067-1085. doi:10.1038/s41418-019-0398-2
  • Madayag AC, Gomez D, Anderson EM, Ingebretson AE, Thomas MJ, Hearing MC (2019). Cell-type and region-specific nucleus accumbens AMPAR plasticity associated with morphine reward, reinstatement, and spontaneous withdrawal. Brain Struct Funct 224:2311. doi:10.1007/s00429-019-01903-y
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  • Qneibi M, Jaradat NA, Hawash M, Zaid AN, Natsheh AR, Yousef R, AbuHasan Q (2019) The Neuroprotective Role of Origanum syriacum L. and Lavandula dentata L. Essential Oils through Their Effects on AMPA Receptors. Biomed Res Int 2019:1-11. doi:10.1155/2019/5640173
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Telly Galiatsatos

Contact Info:

sutterpatch@sutter.com

SutterPatch®️

SutterPatch Software comes as part of the IPA®, Double IPA®, dPatch®, and Dendrite™ Amplifier and Acquisition Systems and includes a multi-user license (3-seat) of Igor Pro 9® by WaveMetrics, Inc. The full installers available on this page are for Igor Pro 9.

 

SutterPatch v3.0 (build 370); December 15th, 2023 - Release Notes


Windows Installers (Windows 10 or later, 64-bit)

  • Full Installer for Windows, Igor Pro 9 > Download
  • SutterPatch Updater for Windows, Igor Pro 9 > Download


Macintosh Installers (OS X 10.14 or newer)

  • Full Installer for OSX, Igor Pro 9 > Download

Notes:

    We do not recommended using the SutterPatch Updater to install SutterPatch Software on top of an existing standalone installation of Igor Pro. If you already have Igor Pro 9 on your computer, please use one of the following methods to install SutterPatch Software:
  • Use the Full Installer to update the existing Igor Pro and install SutterPatch.
  • Uninstall Igor Pro and install SutterPatch using the Full Installer. Remember to backup your Igor user files before uninstalling!
  • Create a second installation of Igor Pro using the Full Installer. This should only be done in special cases and is not advised.

    SutterPatch 3.0 is ONLY compatible with Igor Pro 9, 64-bit. As of May 2023, a three seat multi-user license of Igor Pro 9 has been bundled with all our amplifier systems. For users that need to upgrade, the following options are available directly from WaveMetrics:
  • Part 17-525, Igor Pro 9 Upgrade from Igor 8, single-user, $200
  • Part 17-560, Igor Pro 9 Multi-user OEM License 2-seat Addition
  • Part 17-565, Igor Pro 8-to-9 Multi-user OEM License Upgrade & 2-seat Addition

    Igor Pro 9 and SutterPatch v.2.2 Software may be installed in addition to existing installations of older versions of Igor Pro and/or SutterPatch Software. All settings and parameters are independent between versions. Please see the System Requirements tab for the full list of hardware and software requirements.

Software Trial
If you are planning to evaluate SutterPatch, you can activate a trial license of Igor Pro 9. After 30 days, a number of features, such as saving, printing and copying to the clipboard will be disabled.



dPatch Firmware version 101; November 3rd, 2023

dPatch Firmware Upgrade Instructions
SutterPatch 3.0 includes dPatch firmware version 101; November 3rd, 2023. When SutterPatch is started it will automatically check the firmware version as part of the dPatch amplifier initialization sequence. If a newer version is available a prompt will be displayed advising to update the firmware, which is highly recommend.  The prompt will guide you through the update process, or it can be initiated via the menu SutterPatch > Hardware Control > dPatch Maintenance – Update Firmware.
The firmware binary file can be found in:
Windows:    Program Files/SutterPatch3/Tools Folder

Macintosh:    Applications/SutterPatch3/Tools Folder

Or it can be downloaded: Download dPatch Firmware Version 101

MICROPIPETTE FABRICATION

Adam Goldring

Contact Info:

adam@sutter.com

 

Product Expertise
  • P-2000
  • P-1000
  • P-97
  • P-30
  • BV-10-D Microelectrode Beveler
  • XenoWorks Systems & Microinjection
  • Custom Pre-Pulled Pipettes
  • Capillary Glass
  • Discontinued Products: P-87, P-80PC, P-80 & P-77
Rob McGraw

Contact Info: 

mcg@sutter.com

Product Expertise
  • Lambda XL
Ali Mahloudji

Contact Info: 

ali@sutter.com

Product Expertise
  • Lambda DG-4/DG-5/DG-4 Plus

MICROMANIPULATION

MPC-200

MPC-200 SOFTWARE

The MPC-200 controller is used for the MPC-385, MPC-325 and other manipulator systems. It is equipped with a USB interface for computerized control.

NEW v2.12.36: Sutter Instrument Unified USB driver
USB driver for the MPC-200 / MP-285 with USB / QUAD / TRIO MP-235 / TRIO MP-245

SI CDM Unified USB Driver > Download

SI CDM Driver Installation Guide for Windows XP > Download

SI CDM Driver Installation Guide for Windows 7 > Download

NEW MPC-200USBTestV3Setup.exe - USB communications test program for use with the MPC-200 controller with firmware v3.12 or higher > Download

USBv3.pdf - Explains the command syntax used for programming the MPC-200 with firmware v3.12 or higher  > Download

MPC-200USBTestV1Setup.exe - USB communications test program for use with the MPC-200 controller with firmware v1.11 or lower > Download

USBv1.doc - Explains the command syntax used for programming the MPC-200 with firmware v1.11 or lower  > Download


You can gain additional advanced capabilities with the MPC-200 controller by using MicroManager, a free software package that can be used to control a multitude of scientific devices.

Please reference the PDF documents below for instructions on how to download and install MicroManager and how to setup the MPC-200 within MicroManager.

How to Install and setup MicroManager for use with MPC-200 > Download

MPC-200 / MicroManager Quick Reference Guide > Download

MP-285
MP-285 SOFTWARE

Windows

MP285.ZIP - a stand alone program for use with our MP-285 micromanipulator.
It allows for programming, movement and recording of the MP-285 
Download

Unix

285TEMPLATE.C - a simple c program for controlling the MP-285 manipulator. It was written on an SGI Indy, and should compile under most forms of unix > Download

UNIX285.C - a communications program developed on an SGI Indy under Irix v. 5.3 for controlling the MP-285 manipulator via serial port Download

UNIX285PGM - the a.out from compiling UNIX285.c > Download

LabVIEW

MP285-LV.ZIP - a zipped LabVIEW driver for our MP-285 manipulator > Download
Multi-Link™

Multi-Link has the following prerequisites:

  • SI CDM Unified USB Driver
  • MatLab Compiler Runtime (64-bit or 32-bit depending on your OS)
  • Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package (64-bit or 32-bit depending on your OS)

If a required package is already installed on your system, there is no need to reinstall that package

Installation Instructions

Step 1 - Download and install SI CDM Unified USB Driver > Download

SI CDM Driver Installation Guide for Windows XP > Download
SI CDM Driver Installation Guide for Windows 7 > Download


Step 2 - Download and install the appropriate MatLab Compiler Runtime:

IMPORTANT: Must right-click downloaded file and choose "Run as Administrator"
64-bit Matlab Compiler Runtime > Download
32-bit Matlab Compiler Runtime > Download


Step 3 - Download and install the appropriate Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package:

64-bit Microsoft VCR Package > Download
32-bit Microsoft VCR Package > Download


Step 4 - Download and install the appropriate version of Multi-Link:

64-bit Multi-Link Software v1.4.4 > Download
32-bit Multi-Link Software v1.2.1 > Download
Ali Mahloudji
Contact Info: 
ali@sutter.com

Product Expertise: 

  • Multi-Link Software
  • Micromanipulators
  • Lambda DG-4/DG-5/DG-4 Plus
  • XenoWorks
  • Microscope Stages and Translators

MICROSCOPES

MOM

MCS SOFTWARE

MOM COMPUTER SYSTEM (MCS) SOFTWARE

MView
MView is a program used to analyze data collected with MCS. It is free to download and can be installed on multiple computers. If you are updating from an older version of MView, please uninstall any previous versions before installing a new version. Installation must be done as an administrator.

MView is now available in separate 32-bit and 64-bit versions. Please be sure to select the appropriate version for your OS.

If you do not have any data collected with MCS but wish to evaluate MView, please download the sample data file 'Pollen_Grain.MDF'.

32-bit version of MView (~34MB) - mview2101_32.msi > Download

64-bit version of MView (~42MB) - mview3300_64.msi > Download

Pollen_Grain.MDF (19MB) - a data file containing two-photon fluorescent images of a pollen grain recorded with a Movable Objective Microscope (MOM) using the MCS acquisition program MScan > Download

Rick Ayer

Contact Info:

rick@sutter.com

 

Product Expertise
  • MOM
Aaron Best

Contact Info: 

aaron@sutter.com

Product Expertise
  • SOM
  • MOM
Chris Ballard

Contact Info: 

chris@sutter.com

Product Expertise
  • BOB
  • NAN

IMAGING

Lambda 10-2 / 10-3 / 10-B / SC

LAMBDA SOFTWARE (Windows)


UTILITY

Sutter Instrument Universal Lambda Utility

LAMBDA TEST is a universal demo/test program for testing communications and performance of the numerous Lambda products. (Lambda 10-3, SC, XL, 10-B, DG, VF-5 & 10-2)

Lambda_Test.zip > Download


DRIVERS

V2.12.36: Sutter Instrument Unified Lambda USB driver
This new unified driver works for the following products: Lambda 10-B / Lambda 10-3 / Lambda SC / Lambda XL / Lambda VF / DG-4 with USB.

It will operate under the following Windows platforms:
Windows 10 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 8 / Windows Server 2012 R2 / Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 / Windows Server 2008 / Windows Server 2008 x64 / Windows 7 / Windows 7 x64 / Windows Server 2003 / Windows Server 2003 x64 / Windows Vista

SI Lambda USB Driver V2.12.36 > Download
CDM Driver Installation Guide > Download

LAMBDA SC - Utility programs are available for both serial (RS-232) and USB interfaces. There are two versions of the utility depending on whether you have a new LAMBDA SC unit with a switch or an older LAMBDA SC unit without a switch.

NEW LAMBDA SC UTILITY: This utility program is for use with newer LAMBDA SC units. It can be used with either the USB or serial interface and offers additional functionality and a new UI > Download

OLD LAMBDA SC UTILITY: This program is for use with older Lambda SC units.

        - for use with serial (RS-232) interface > Download
        - for use with USB interface > Download

Lambda DG-4 / DG-5

LAMBDA DG-4 / DG-5


DG4_Program.zip - stand alone controller program for use with the Lambda DG4 product line > Download

DG4-LV.ZIP - files which enable LabVIEW to work with our DG-4 wavelength switcher > Download

Mac OS

LAMBDA SOFTWARE for MacOS X

FTDI USB Serial Driver – USB device driver for use with our Lambda products equipped with a USB interface (Lambda 10-3, 10-B, and SC). This version works with MacOS X. > Download

MacOS X Installation Guide – USB device driver installation guide for MacOS X provided by FTDI. > Download (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

Lambda USB Test.Application v1.2 – a sample USB communication program for use with our Lambda products equipped with a USB interface (Lambda 10-3, 10-B, and SC). This version requires MacOS X v10.2 and above.
> Download

Lambda USB Test.Application v1.1 – An earlier version of the program which works with MacOS X v10.1 and above. > Download

Installation notes for the Lambda USB test application for Mac OS X.
> Download

LabView

NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS DRIVERS

Certified LabVIEW drivers for the Lambda 10-B / 10-2 / 10-3 / SC can be obtained from the National Instruments website directly.

Dan Carte

Contact Info:

danc@sutter.com

 

Product Expertise
  • Lambda 10-3
  • Lambda 10-2
  • Lambda 10-B
  • Discontinued Lambdas
  • SmartShutter™
  • Optical filter changers
  • OEM filter wheels
Chris Ballard

Contact Info: 

chris@sutter.com

Product Expertise
  • Lambda 721
  • Lambda LS
  • HPX-L5
Rob McGraw

Contact Info: 

mcg@sutter.com

Product Expertise
  • Lambda XL
Ali Mahloudji

Contact Info: 

ali@sutter.com

Product Expertise
  • Lambda DG-4/DG-5/DG-4 Plus

MICROINJECTION SYSTEM