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Many
imaging experiments require the ability to move to
multiple locations in a chamber or in a tissue culture
dish. Large motorized stages accomplish this, but
generally make the microscope into a single-use,
motorized imaging station. The form factor of
motorized stages usually precludes positioning other
equipment such as manipulators at the same microscope.
Now, a simple attachment converts a standard Sutter MP-285
manipulator into the 3-Dimensional Motorized
Stage. The 3DMS manipulator and stage
attachment can be either mounted on an MT 75 gantry
stand next to an upright microscope, or on an MD
series stand attached to the body of an inverted
microscope. The compact size allows manipulators and
other equipment to be used simultaneously.
Refocusing
is often required at the different X-Y locations when
images are automatically acquired. Normally this
requires a motorized focus drive to be added to the
microscope. Because the 3DMS is a three-axis
manipulator, focusing (vertical movement of the
stage)
is already built in. Surprisingly, this relatively
small package still allows for 25mm of movement in X,
Y and Z axes with micron precision.
The
stage shown carries a Warner Instruments' RC style
chamber and PM-1 holder (not included). Other chambers
can be accommodated. |
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Ordering Information
3 D M 5-285 -Includes
rack mount MP-285 controller, 3-axis motorized stage
for microscope and ROE user interface
3 D M 5-200 -Includes
rack mount MPC-200 controller, 3-axis motorized stage
for microscope and ROE user interface
COMPONENTS
3DMS - 3-axis motorized stage
mechanical only
X285DMS - Stage bracket mount (converts
MP-285 to stage)
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