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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.
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