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Manipulators MicroStar Micromanipulator
"They have excellent precision and stability. The low drift of these manipulators allows us to hold patches for over an hour and the noise-free electronics enables us to record the smallest of connection signals between cells" Dr Mrsic-Flogel, University College London
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Based on the same engineering principles as our class leading PatchStar micromanipulators, the MicroStar enables the researcher to arrange up to 8 electrodes around a sample. This makes it especially ideal for Neuroscientists studying synaptic connectivity and networks but also for a wider range of applications where space around tissue samples is at a premium.
The MicroStar is recommended for a wide range of techniques including; Patch Clamping, Sharp Electrode Recording, Microinjection, Stretch Testing and other procedures requiring delicate and long term positioning.
The MicroStar offers 4 axes of motorised motion, X Y Z and ‘Approach’. MicroStars can be mounted next to both upright and inverted microscopes (see the Scientifica range of mounting options) and suits many experimental types.
Designed to be operated in multiples around a single sample chamber, Microstars can be easily multiplexed to the control hardware for simple operation and customisation. There are many control options available including control cubes, PatchPads and simple programming to ensure that the MicroStar is a reliable, versatile and easy-to-use system. See the control options tab above for further details.
The low noise of the device means that small electrophysiological signals may be detected and its stability allows work with small cells and long experiments to be undertaken. The super smooth motion allows for probe positioning onto delicate cells and the fast pipette exchange system saves you time.
"They have excellent precision and stability. The low drift of these manipulators allows us to hold patches for over an hour and the noise-free electronics enables us to record the smallest of connection signals between cells" Dr Mrsic-Flogel, University College London
>> Read More MicroStar References
Based on the same engineering principles as our class leading PatchStar micromanipulators, the MicroStar enables the researcher to arrange up to 8 electrodes around a sample. This makes it especially ideal for Neuroscientists studying synaptic connectivity and networks but also for a wider range of applications where space around tissue samples is at a premium.
The MicroStar is recommended for a wide range of techniques including; Patch Clamping, Sharp Electrode Recording, Microinjection, Stretch Testing and other procedures requiring delicate and long term positioning.
The MicroStar offers 4 axes of motorised motion, X Y Z and ‘Approach’. MicroStars can be mounted next to both upright and inverted microscopes (see the Scientifica range of mounting options) and suits many experimental types.
Designed to be operated in multiples around a single sample chamber, Microstars can be easily multiplexed to the control hardware for simple operation and customisation. There are many control options available including control cubes, PatchPads and simple programming to ensure that the MicroStar is a reliable, versatile and easy-to-use system. See the control options tab above for further details.
The low noise of the device means that small electrophysiological signals may be detected and its stability allows work with small cells and long experiments to be undertaken. The super smooth motion allows for probe positioning onto delicate cells and the fast pipette exchange system saves you time.
Scientifica have developed a range of control hardware, fully compatible with all motorised products, carefully designed to be simple to setup and intuitive to use straight out of the box. Using the Windows-based Linlab software supplied, the user can then further personalise the control devices if required.
These options are detailed in the control product area, here.
The MicroStar is a motorised 3 axis super smooth micromanipulator providing 20 mm of high resolution (20 nm) travel in XYZ and 25mm travel in fourth virtual approach axis. Drift of less than 1 micron over two hours. Extremely low electrical noise. Mounting hardware, vertical rotation stage, high precision rotary sensor for angle detection and sliding carriage for headstage.
1 x 1U 19 Inch rack controller, 1 mono control device.
1 x 1U 19 Inch rack controller, 1 switchable control device
2 x 1U 19 Inch rack controller, 1 switchable control device & 1 mono control device
2 x 1U 19 Inch rack controller, 2 switchable control devices
3 x 1U 19 Inch rack controller, 2 switchable control devices & 1 mono control device
3 x 1U 19 Inch rack controller, 3 switchable control devices
4 x 1U 19 Inch rack controller, 4 switchable control devices
C - Control Cube with speed control switch, home in - home out function, memory step functions. Manual Control in XYZ and virtual approach axes. This can be configured to allow control of two MicroStars with one Control Cube.
P - PatchPad with proportional speed control and hi-speed button replaces Control Cube, this also has a switch option for the control of two MicroStars.
PT - PatchPad Touch control device, as the PatchPad but with added functions and a touchscreen interface.
Control options supplied will be made up of mono and switchable control devices to match the number of MicroStars required. Linlab software is supplied as standard. Other options and configurations are available upon request - please discuss this with your sales representative.
