MPM-10 Piezo Translator

• High speed penetration and precise control
• New adapter allows use of WPI electrode holders!
• DC3001 micromanipulator and M-3 tilting base not included.

The controller included with MPM-10 controls both the DC3001 micromanipulator and the piezo translator, so if purchasing both devices, you will not need a separate MS314 controller, but you will need (part# 500289) shielded cable.
The piezo-ceramic element in WPI's MPM-10 provides high penetration speed over an extremely short distance (0.5 to 10.0 µm). Because the range of travel of a dedicated piezomanipulator is much too limited for it to be useful independently, it must be mounted on a manipulator. The MPM-10 piezo translator combined with a DC3001 motorized micromanipulator (available separately) provides a single electronically controlled system.

When the piezo element is activated, the MPM-10 axis carrying the micropipette shoots forward at a rate which is set on the PM-10 control panel, then immediately returns (at a slower speed) to its starting position. As soon as the piezo element begins its reverse travel, the motorized manipulator starts to travel forward. The complimentary opposition of these two travel sequences results in the micropipette tip remaining in its advanced absolute position.

The three axes of the DC3001 are controlled by six buttons. Pressing a button for less than 0.3 seconds activates one step, the size of which (0.5 to 10.0 micron) is set on the Step Size control. Pressing longer activates the continuous mode, at the rate set on the Motor Speed control. Pressing the button for the X axis forward direction activates the piezo mode. Advancement speed of the piezo element can be separately adjusted from 1 to 100 mm/sec.

Precise construction and special vibration stabilizers ensure the MPM-10's excellent puncture characteristics. Lateral deviation from the ideal axis of puncture (measured at the tip of the electrode holder) is ± 5% of the step size.

Includes controller, piezo translator, electrode holder, cables and mounting bracket.
Shipping weight: 6 lb (2.7 kg).

The controller included with MPM-10 controls both the DC3001 micromanipulator and the piezo translator, so if purchasing both devices, you will not need a separate MS314 controller.

Specify line voltage
MPM-10 Piezo Controller for DC3001 Motorized Micromanipulator
PM5 Remote Controller for MPM-10
PM6 Replacement Electrode Holder for MPM-10
14104 Record/Inject Electrode Holder for MPM-10/20
14106 Footswitch for MPM10, MPM20
500289 Shielded Cable
MPH8 Electrode Holder Adapter
See DC3001 Micromanipulator
See Electrode Holder Adapter

MPM-20 Piezo Translator For M3301 and DC3001 micromanipulators

The combination of the MPM20, a micromanipulator, and the PV820 PicoPump constitutes an extremely efficient system for intracellular injection; cell penetration, injection and withdrawal are executed automatically with the press of a button.

Shipping weight: 10 lb ( 4.5 kg ).
MPM20 Piezo Translator
PM7 Replacement Electrode Holder for MPM-20
14106 Footswitch for MPM10, MPM20
MPH8 Electrode Holder Adapter
Specify line voltage
DC3001 Micromanipulator
Electrode Holder Adapter