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*
See "Reproducible and Efficient Murine CNS Gene
Delivery Using Microprocessor Controlled Injector,"
A.I. Brooks et al.,
Journal
of Neuroscience Methods, 80 (1998) 137-147 With
its digital controller, UltraMicroPump
III can
dispense as little as 600 picoliters per
incremental advance of the syringe piston (using a
5 µL syringe). Syringes may be filled externally
and then inserted into the pump or filled while
mounted in the pump. Fluids injected or withdrawn
are held entirely within the micro syringe to
maintain a low fluid dead volume. For
positioning, the UltraMicroPump III may be attached
to any of several WPI micropositioners such as the
M3301 (manual), DC3001 (motorized), or any manual
stereotaxic manipulator.
Smart
Controller
An
Integral component in the UMP III system is a
microprocessor-based controller, Micro4, which
provides an "intelligent" and
easy-to-use interface to up to four syringe pumps.
Operating parameters are set with the membrane
keypad and LCD display. From the keypad the user
can select the following functions: set pump to
infusion or withdrawal mode, enter the volume to
be infused or withdrawn, rate of delivery, and
syringe type as well as synchronize the starting
and stopping of any combination of syringe pumps.
User
parameters can be stored in the device's
"non-volatile" memory for instant recall
when the unit is powered on.
An
optional footswitch can be plugged into a
connector on the rear of the controller for
"hands free" start / stop operation.
Computer
Control
An
RS-232 port on the rear of the controller can be
used to connect it to a computer for use with
computer control programs.
UMPIII shown mounted to Stereotaxic
frame (not included)
UMPIII
ACCEPTS: glass syringes with barrel diameters from
5.5. to 9 mm
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