Sutter Instrument
MPC-385 System, MP-285 Based Multi-Micromanipulator System
Code MPC-385
The MPC-385 System pairs the MPC-200 controller with one to four MP-285 micromanipulators — Sutter's industry-standard 3-axis motorized mechanical with custom stepper motors, worm-gear capstan drive, and cross-roller bearing slides. A single MPC-200 drives 2 MP-285 units; daisy-chaining two MPC-200 controllers yields up to 4 manipulators from one ROE-200. Resolution: 62.5 nm microstep; 25 mm travel per axis.
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Features
MPC-385 — MP-285 Based Multi-Micromanipulator System
The MPC-385 System from Sutter Instrument brings the precision and reliability of the industry-standard MP-285 micromanipulator into a scalable multi-manipulator platform — powered by the MPC-200 controller. A single MPC-200 drives 1 or 2 MP-285 mechanicals; daisy-chaining a second MPC-200 to the same ROE-200 extends control to up to 4 manipulators — all from one operator interface.
MP-285 Micromanipulator
- Custom-engineered stepper motors with proprietary worm-gear capstan drives — smooth, precise, drift-free positioning
- Precision cross-roller bearing slides — watch-like mechanical quality
- 25 mm of travel on each of 3 axes; 62.5 nm minimum microstep; display resolution 1 µm
- Maximum speed: 5 mm/sec
- Drift < 1 µm/hr — ideal for long-duration patch clamp or in vivo recordings
- Mounting adapter plate, rod holder, hinged headstage mount, 4" dovetail extension included
MPC-200 Controller & ROE-200
- Single controller runs 1 or 2 MP-285 manipulators — reduces equipment footprint and cost
- Daisy-chain 2× MPC-200 to 1× ROE-200: control up to 4 manipulators from one interface
- Self-detecting — no manual configuration required when adding manipulators
- Electrically quiet: linear power supply minimizes EMI noise — critical for patch clamp recording
- Configurable 4th (diagonal) axis per output — independent angle settings per manipulator
- Accelerated Mode: fast manual moves without lifting hands from ROE knobs
- Faster Home and Work position moves for automated, rapid pipette exchange
- USB interface for computer control (μManager, Multi-Link software compatible)
- Single button access to all major functions; display shows X, Y, Z coordinates, mode, and active manipulator
Applications of MPC-385 System
- Multi-electrode patch clamp recordings
- In vivo electrophysiology (acute and chronic)
- Dual and quadruple whole-cell patch clamp
- Brain slice recordings with multiple pipettes
- Optogenetics — simultaneous light delivery and recording
Specifications
- Mechanical: MP-285 (worm-gear capstan, cross-roller bearing slides)
- Travel: 25 mm per axis (X, Y, Z)
- Resolution: 62.5 nm minimum microstep; 1 µm display
- Maximum speed: 5 mm/sec (MP-285)
- Drift: < 1 µm/hr
- Controller: MPC-200 (with ROE-200)
- Manipulators per MPC-200: 1 or 2
- Max manipulators (daisy chain): 4 per ROE-200
- 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-385 MPC-385 System — 1× MP-285 micromanipulator, 1× MPC-200 controller, 1× ROE-200, mounting adapter plate, rod holder, hinged headstage mount, 4" dovetail extension, cables, manual
- MPC-385-2 MPC-385-2 System — 2× MP-285 micromanipulators, 1× MPC-200 controller, 1× ROE-200, mounting hardware, cables, manual