QUAD® 4-Axis Motorized Micromanipulator

The QUAD® motorized micromanipulator is easy to use and features four independent axes. Each axis has a 25mm range of motion, a digital display of position and an ROE control. The compact, intuitive controller takes up minimal bench space, is fan free and is easy to use. Three axes provide the X, Y, Z-orthogonal motion typical of most motorized micromanipulators. In the QUAD, Sutter introduces a true fourth axis to move the electrode coaxially at exactly the desired angle of approach. The fourth axis has 30mm of travel that significantly extends the range of travel for the system.

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Description
Specification

The QUAD® 4-axis motorized micromanipulator from Sutter Instrument Company is easy to use and features four independent axes. Each axis has a 25mm range of motion, a digital display of position and an ROE control. The compact, intuitive controller takes up minimal bench space, is fan free and is easy to use. Three axes provide the X, Y, Z-orthogonal motion typical of most motorized micromanipulators. In the QUAD, Sutter introduces a true fourth axis to move the electrode coaxially at exactly the desired angle of approach. The fourth axis has 30mm of travel that significantly extends the range of travel for the system.

The QUAD is very easy to operate. The compact design takes up minimal bench space, has ROE control, a digital display of position, is fan free and intuitive to use. ROE inputs for each axis allow facile manual control of electrode position. Five conveniently located buttons control all of the basic functions that you will need in normal operation. Press and hold the Work button to quickly store a work position; press Work again and the manipulator will return to the same location. Home sends the manipulator to an initial location or any user defined position, which is useful for changing electrodes rapidly. When you are ready to begin collecting data the motor drive electronics can be suppressed by pressing Quiet. Display coordinates can be zeroed at any location by pressing Relative; go back to absolute coordinates by pressing Relative again. Finally, Pulse activates a pulse movement mode that produces small, rapid bursts of motion that can be advantageous for sharp electrode cell penetration.

Features

Four independent axes – 30mm travel in diagonal for coaxial pipette movement, 25mm travel in X, Y and Z
Sub-micron 100nm resolution
True diagonal assures coaxial movement
Quiet mode eliminates electrical noise
Display indicates coordinates in relative or absolute
User-friendly, fanless compact controller with ROE preserves bench space
Push button control of multiple functions – WORK, HOME, QUIET, PULSE and RELATIVE
Robotic HOME and WORK position moves for easy automated pipette exchange
Suited for in vivo electrophysiological recording
USB interface for computer control

Ordering Information

Part Number	Description
Quad-L¹	4-axis manipulator with ROE controller, left-handed setup
Quad-R¹	4-axis manipulator with ROE controller, right-handed setup

Fixed Stage Platform
MT-78-FS	Fixed platform stage plate with imperial/standard holes, chamber insert and gantry supports
MT-78-FS/M6	Same as MT-78-FS with M6 tapped holes

Manipulator Columns
MT-75	Standard gantry stand 8.7 to 13.4 in (22.1 to 33.9 cm)
MT-75S	Short gantry stand 6.7 to 9.6 in (16.9 to 24.4 cm)
MT-75T	Tall gantry stand 10.7 to 15.4 in (27.1.9 to 39.1 cm)
MT-75XT	Extra tall gantry stand 14.7 to 18.5 in (37.4 to 47 cm)

Accessories
285204	4″ dovetail extension
225RBI	Rotating base
221165	Z-axis vertical extension
BR-AW	Rod holding clamp for XenoWorks® injectors (rod OD 2-4mm)
BR-AW-L	Long rod clamp for XenoWorks injectors (for rod OD 2-4mm)
MP-ROD	Rod holder (rod OD 6.25mm or larger)
MP-RISER-0.5²	1/2 inch riser
MP-RISER-1.0²	1 inch riser

¹ Manipulator will be preconfigured as a convenience. Customer may change orientation in the field
² For use with MT and MD series stands and platforms, or any surface with 1 inch centered holes