The XenoWorks® Micromanipulator has been designed around our hugely-successful MP-285 electrophysiology micromanipulator, with the addition of a smooth-moving adjustable inverted joystick. Because the motor drive is based on an electrophysiology design, the XenoWorks Micromanipulator is extremely stable and resistant to ambient vibration. This stability also makes this manipulator an ideal platform for use in conjunction with the PrimeTech PMM-150FU Piezo Impact Drive for applications such as mouse nuclear transfer and intracytoplasmic sperm injection.
The joystick offers an unprecedented level of user comfort during operation. The use of an inverted joystick in conjunction with an almost zero-profile base allows the operator to rest their hands and forearms on the bench surface, providing ease of use and added ergonomics. The function keys can be located and activated by touch, removing the need to look away from the microscope, which will save time. Another time saving feature is the “Setup” function. Activating the setup function places the micromanipulator in the optimum position prior to beginning work (halfway on the Y-axis, three-quarters down on the Z-axis and three-quarters inwards on the X-axis). Once the manipulator is in the default setup position, the micropipette tip will already be projecting into the microscope’s optical path, reducing the time taken to find the pipette tip through the microscope. The setup function also ensures an adequate travel range in all axes of motion prior to starting work.
FEATURES
- Height and tension adjustable inverted joystick for optimal ergonomics
- Exceptionally smooth and responsive micropipette movement
- “Home” position for fast micropipette exchange
- User definable memory positions, including “Work” and Z-axis lower limit
- Y-axis lock-out for pure X-axis travel
- 25mm of travel in all three axes
- Touch declutch mechanism
- 6 speeds from coarse to ultra-fine
- NEW: USB Interface
