SOLO — Single Axis Micromanipulator Controller

SOLO — Single Axis Micromanipulator Controller

The SOLO from Sutter Instrument is an extremely easy-to-operate single-axis controller capable of running any single axis from Sutter's line of stepper motor micromanipulators. Its compact, fan-free design requires minimal bench space, making it a versatile solution for labs that need independent single-axis motion control — as a stand-alone unit or as a supplement to an existing multi-axis setup.

Key Features

• Single-axis control: Drives any single stepper motor axis from Sutter Instrument's micromanipulator range
• Compact, fan-free controller: Minimal bench footprint; quiet operation
• Integrated ROE: Speed of movement proportional to ROE knob rotation; no separate speed selector needed
• Three selectable speeds: Fine, medium and coarse — combined with knob speed for maximum control range
• Logarithmic acceleration: Smooth ramp-up as the ROE knob is turned faster; ideal for sub-micron positioning
• PULSE button: Activates a discrete 3 µm step — useful for precise incremental positioning
• WORK position memory: Press and hold to store; press again to return — for rapid, reproducible repositioning
• HOME function: Returns manipulator to any user-defined initial position
• Position display: Relative and absolute coordinates on integrated ROE display
• USB interface: Computer control capability for automated workflows

Applications

• Independent single-axis focus or Z-axis control
• Add-on controller for existing micromanipulation setups
• Teaching environments requiring simple, reliable manual axis control
• Any application requiring precise single-axis sub-micron motion