Motorized Micromanipulator
Motorized micromanipulators: for patch clamping and pipette positioning, featuring nanometer resolution and smooth, predictable motion
Motorized micromanipulators: for patch clamping and pipette positioning, featuring nanometer resolution and smooth, predictable motion
Motorized micromanipulators: for patch clamping and pipette positioning, featuring nanometer resolution and smooth, predictable motion
The Burleigh® PCS-6000 offers extremely precise, fast, stiff and stable micropositioning for electrophysiology research. The new PCS-6000 controller can support an additional manipulator - the PCS-4100 - for either patching, perfusion or excitation. The combination of motorized long travel and PZT smoothness gives the researcher total control.
Features
- PZT technology ensures extremely smooth, predictable motion
- Motors for rapid coarse positioning
- 3- and 4-axis systems available
- Negligible drift for ultra-high stability
| Specifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Piezo | Motorized | Manual | |
| Travel | 150 µm or 300 µm | 25 mm nominal | 25 mm nominal |
| Resolution | 60 nm (150 µm) or 120 nm (300 µm) | 1.6 µm minimum step size | 32 threads per inch lead screw |
| Speed | Directly proportional to rate knob turns | Continuously variable between 0.0005 mm/sec (1/2 micron) and 2 mm/sec | NA |
| Stability/Drift | < 1 µm per hour | < 1 µm per hour | < 1 µm per hour |
| Operator interface | Large knobs for piezo | Joystick for motorized axes | |
| Micromanipulator dimensions* | 7” x 8.5” x 7.5” (length, width, height) 5 lbs. weight |
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* Maximum based on 4-axis motorized version with four piezo drives
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The PCS-6000 is compatible with a wide range of accessories, providing maximum flexibility and easy customization.
Accessories include:
Steep/Shallow Headstage Adapter - allows orientation of the headstage and pipette holder at very steep or shallow angles and simplifies pipette exchange even in the tightest spaces. Symmetrical design works on the left and right side of the microscope.
Extension Bracket - when you need a little boost to achieve perfect pipette position.
Magnetic Base - allows quick positioning on magnetic surfaces.
Microscope Mounting Solutions - stable, convenient mounting methods for the most popular fixed stage upright and inverted microscopes.
| Ordering Information | |
|---|---|
| BUR PCS-6000 series | XYZ Motorized micromanipulator 6000 series. To order see chart below. |
| 6xxx | Stage1 | Stage2 | Stage3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | 150 µm | 150 µm | 150 µm |
| 300 | 300 µm | 150 µm | 150 µm |
| 400 | 300 µm | 300 µm | 300 µm |
| BUR PCS-6 (200, 300 or 400) - (C or T) - (L or R) | |||
| Axis arrangement (C or T) where C generally is for cultured cells T generally is for traditional brain slice work | Position according to microscope (L or R) where L is left side of the microscope R is the right side of the microscope | ||
Example: BUR PCS-6200-T-L has 150 µm of piezo movement on three axes, is configured for traditional brain slice work and will be positioned on the left side of the microscope.