Sutter Instrument
MPC-325 System - MP-225 Based Multi-Micromanipulator System
Code MPC-325
The MPC-325 System pairs the MPC-200 controller with one to four MP-225 micromanipulators — Sutter's cost-effective alternative to the MP-285, featuring anti-backlash gear head, pre-loaded ball bearing slides, and 25 mm travel per axis. One MPC-200 drives 2 MP-225 units; daisy-chaining yields up to 4 manipulators from a single ROE-200. Resolution: 62.5 nm.
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Features
MPC-325 — MP-225 Based Multi-Micromanipulator System
The MPC-325 System from Sutter Instrument delivers the scalable multi-manipulator platform of the MPC-200 controller series at a more accessible price point, using the MP-225 micromanipulator — an economical yet highly capable alternative to the industry-standard MP-285. A single MPC-200 drives 1 or 2 MP-225 units; daisy-chaining two MPC-200 controllers to one ROE-200 enables up to 4 manipulators from a single operator interface.
MP-225 Micromanipulator
- Miniature stepper motor with integral anti-backlash gear head — smooth, reproducible movement
- Pre-loaded ball bearing slides — 25 mm of travel on each axis
- Maximum speed: 3 mm/sec
- Identical mounting methodology to MP-285 — cross-compatible pipette holders and headstages
- Cost-effective alternative for labs not requiring full MP-285 performance
MPC-200 Controller & ROE-200
- Single controller drives 1 or 2 MP-225 manipulators
- Daisy-chain 2× MPC-200 to 1× ROE-200: control up to 4 manipulators from one interface
- Self-detecting — no manual configuration required when expanding the system
- Electrically quiet: linear output circuitry minimizes EMI — important for low-noise recording
- Configurable 4th (diagonal) axis per output — independent approach angle per manipulator
- Accelerated Mode for fast manual moves; faster Home/Work position moves than legacy systems
- USB interface for computer control (μManager, Multi-Link software compatible)
- Display shows X, Y, Z coordinates, operating mode, and active manipulator
- Easy, modular expansion — add manipulators and controllers at any time
Applications of MPC-325 System
- Patch clamp and intracellular recording with multiple electrodes
- Brain slice electrophysiology
- Multi-manipulator setups on a budget
- Teaching and training laboratories
- Secondary electrode / stimulation electrode positioning alongside primary recording
Specifications
- Mechanical: MP-225 (anti-backlash gear head, pre-loaded ball bearing slides)
- Travel: 25 mm per axis (X, Y, Z)
- Resolution: 62.5 nm minimum microstep; 1 µm display
- Maximum speed: 3 mm/sec (MP-225)
- Controller: MPC-200 (with ROE-200)
- Manipulators per MPC-200: 1 or 2
- Max manipulators (daisy chain): 4 per ROE-200
- 4th axis: Configurable diagonal per manipulator output
- Computer interface: USB (μManager / Multi-Link compatible)
- Controller dimensions: 40 × 27.3 × 9 cm; weight 3 kg
- ROE-200 dimensions: 25 × 15 × 23 cm; weight 1.6 kg
- Electrical: 115/230 V, 50/60 Hz
Components
Standard system components
- MPC-325 MPC-325 System — 1× MP-225 micromanipulator, 1× MPC-200 controller, 1× ROE-200, mounting adapter plate, cables, manual
- MPC-325-2 MPC-325-2 System — 2× MP-225 micromanipulators, 1× MPC-200 controller, 1× ROE-200, mounting hardware, cables, manual