Sutter Instrument
MPC-365 System, Narrow-Format MP-865 Based Multi-Micromanipulator System
Code MPC-365
The MPC-365 System pairs the MPC-200 controller with one to six MP-865 narrow-format micromanipulators — purpose-built for multi-pipette patch-slice work and space-limited rigs. MP-865 minimizes inter-manipulator width with 50 mm X-axis travel; MPC-200 enables up to 4 manipulators from a single ROE-200 via daisy-chain. Resolution: 62.5 nm.
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Features
MPC-365 — Narrow-Format MP-865 Based Multi-Micromanipulator System
The MPC-365 System from Sutter Instrument brings together the MPC-200 multi-manipulator controller and the MP-865 narrow-format micromanipulator — a combination specifically designed for experiments requiring multiple pipettes in dense, space-constrained rigs. The MP-865's minimized width allows more manipulators to be grouped around a single preparation than any standard-format system.
MP-865 Narrow-Format Micromanipulator
- Minimized mechanical width — maximum density of manipulators around the preparation
- Extended X-axis travel: 50 mm — fast pipette exchange without repositioning
- Shortened Y-axis travel: 12.5 mm — sufficient for radial orientation setups
- Z-axis travel: 25 mm
- Precision cross-roller bearings and lead-screw design — same quality as MP-845/MP-285
- Optional narrow-format tower with linear slide or rotating base for mounting flexibility
MPC-200 Controller & ROE-200
- One MPC-200 drives 1 or 2 MP-865 manipulators
- Daisy-chain 2× MPC-200 to 1× ROE-200: up to 4 manipulators per ROE
- Self-detecting — no manual configuration when adding manipulators
- Electrically quiet: linear power supply minimizes EMI noise
- Configurable 4th (diagonal) axis — independent angle setting per manipulator
- Accelerated Mode for fast manual moves; fast robotic Home/Work position moves
- USB interface — compatible with μManager and Multi-Link software
- Display shows X, Y, Z coordinates, mode, and active manipulator
Applications of MPC-365 System
- Multi-electrode patch clamp in brain slices (3+ simultaneous pipettes)
- Dense electrode arrays in preparations with limited access
- Dual and triple whole-cell recordings
- Experiments requiring frequent pipette exchange
- Space-constrained inverted or upright microscope rigs
Specifications
- Mechanical: MP-865 narrow-format (lead-screw, cross-roller bearings)
- Travel: X: 50 mm; Y: 12.5 mm; Z: 25 mm
- Resolution: 62.5 nm minimum microstep; 1 µm display
- Controller: MPC-200 (with ROE-200)
- Manipulators per MPC-200: 1 or 2
- Max manipulators (daisy chain): 4 per ROE-200 (up to 6 with additional controllers)
- 4th axis: Configurable diagonal per manipulator output
- Computer interface: USB (μManager / Multi-Link compatible)
- Electrical: 115/230 V, 50/60 Hz
Components
Standard system components
- MPC-365 MPC-365 System — 1× MP-865 narrow-format micromanipulator, 1× MPC-200 controller, 1× ROE-200, mounting hardware, cables, manual
- MPC-365-2 MPC-365-2 System — 2× MP-865 narrow-format micromanipulators, 1× MPC-200 controller, 1× ROE-200, mounting hardware, cables, manual