Motorized Rat Stereotaxic Instruments

Features

• Automatic motorized movement using touchscreen display
• Various speeds (3.0mm/s to 0.15µm/s*DV only)
• Manual option always available
• Optional Drill feature  
• 10µm movement

Options

Order code	Description
505293	Rat Motorized Stereotaxic Instrument, 18 deg
505323	Rat Motorized Stereotaxic Instrument, 45 deg

 

Motorized Stereotaxic Manipulator Arms are designed for fast, accurate positioning during stereotaxic surgery. Ideal for inexperienced users, the motorized manipulator arms employ a touchscreen display for easy-to-control movement of each axis. Manual movement available anytime. Optional Drill feature available (Inquire).

Motor Speed:

Motor Speeds	A-P	M-L	D-V	Pause
*2.77 mm/s	YES	YES	YES	NO
*1 mm/s	YES	YES	YES	NO
.5 mm/s	NO	NO	YES	YES
250um/s	NO	NO	YES	YES
160 um/s	YES	YES	NO	YES
100 um/s	NO	NO	YES	YES
75 um/s	NO	NO	YES	YES
50 um/s	NO	NO	YES	YES
25 um/s	NO	NO	YES	YES
15 um/s	NO	NO	YES	YES

Note: * Pause is not an option for speeds highlighted in RED. 

Note: These speeds are approximations and will vary a little.

 

Terms Defined:

A-P = Anterior – Posterior Axis Coordinate   

M-L = Medial – Lateral Axis Coordinate

D-V = Dorsal-Ventral  Axis Coordinate

Bregma = The junction of the sagittal and coronal sutures at the top of the skull (www.freedictionary.com)

Home = Zero Point of reference

Saved Offset = Distance Value added to axis position when play button is pressed or when Routing mode is engaged.   

Routing Resolution = This is the distance the drill will travel each pass until it reaches the D-V offset. The routing resolution is 0.05mm each route.

 

Routing:

The routing feature is used to cut out a piece of the skull. The D-V routing distance is .05mm each step.  This means that if D-V routing offset is .10mm it will take 2 passes to complete the route.

Steps:

1: Move the drill to the start position of the routing

2: Press the Keypad button for the A-P.

               A: Press the Clear button

               B: Type in the offset amount

               C: Press the Save button

               D: Press the Hide button.

3: Press the M-L button

               A: Press the Clear Button

               B: Type in the offset amount

               C: Press the Save Button

               D: Press the Hide Button

4: Press the D-V Button

               A: Press the Clear Button

               B: Type in the offset amount – about .20mm to start

               C: Press the save button

5: Turn on Drill by pressing the drill button

6: Set the speed for each axis. 

7: Press the Route button.

 

Ultra-Precise Manipulators are ideal for use in mice and rats where high-accuracy positioning is required. Up to 80mm of travel is available in all directions with up to 90° angle adjustment in either the anterior-posterior or medial-lateral planes. Ultra-Precise Manipulators are compatible with all our Premium Stereotaxic Instruments frames.

Ultra-Precise Features:

• 10 Micron Resolution
• Target Small Brain Regions with Confidence
• Upgrade to ANY Premium Stereotaxic frames and most other brands