The MX7600 motorized 4-axis micromanipulator is ideal for patch and intracellular recording experiments.  Crossed-roller bearings provide exceptionally smooth linear travel. Precision preloaded lead screws with encoded, closed-loop DC motors ensure drift-free operation.  The probe axis is independent, with a clamp that allows angular adjustment from 0° to 180° - you aren't limited to pre-programmed angles. The electrode travels straight into the target cell, not by iterating between two axes with a " stair-step " approach created by a " synthetic " 4th axis.

   The included MXC-45 pipette holder is mounted to an adjustable clamp on the probe axis.  The MXC-45's built-in rotational stop allows easy pipette replacement. The probe rotates up and out, facilitating easy pipette replacement in tight spaces. It accommodates all popular headstages with a variety of mounting options.

   The MX7600 can be used with either our e-series or MC2000 controllers to drive the stages through an encoded closed loop interface for 0.2 µm and 0.1 µm resolution, respectively.  e-series controllers are available with a Target / Retract feature. The encoder coupling also enables the use of the DR1000 digital readout to display either absolute or relative position.  All cables are shielded to ensure noise-free operation during sensitive electrophysiology experiments.

   Our ABP-R mounting plate is included with the MX7600.  The design of this mounting plate enables coarse positioning between platform mounting holes as well as 360° of coarse rotational positioning.  If rotation with a solid submicron level stop is required, the MX-RS rotation stage is designed to mount directly into the ABP-R and has mounting holes to attach to the base of the MX7600.