TRIO™ MPC-145 System - 3-axis / 0-90 Diagonal Micromanipulator System

TRIO™ MPC-145 — 3-Axis Diagonal Micromanipulator System

The TRIO™ MPC-145 System from Sutter Instrument combines the compact MPC-100 integrated ROE/controller with the highly stable MP-845 micromanipulator to deliver precision motorized positioning for electrophysiology, patch clamp, and multi-pipette applications. The MP-845 builds on the proven lead-screw architecture of the TRIO-245 while adding precision cross-roller bearings for even tighter mechanical tolerances and improved stability.

MP-845 Micromanipulator

• Lead-screw drive with precision cross-roller bearings — high stability, minimal drift
• 25 mm of motorized travel on each of 3 axes (X, Y, Z)
• Compact footprint — ideal for setups requiring 2 or more pipettes
• Available in aluminum or stainless steel
• Standard 25-pin connector for future controller compatibility
• Compatible with Sutter dovetail pipette holders and electrophysiology headstages

MPC-100 Integrated ROE/Controller

• Compact, fan-free, silent operation — minimal bench space required; no rack mount needed
• Position coordinates (relative or absolute) displayed directly on the ROE
• Logarithmic acceleration algorithm — smooth, intuitive motion as ROE knobs are turned faster; no need to stop and change speed settings
• Software-configurable synthetic 4th axis: any angle 0–90° for diagonal (axial) pipette movement — ideal for advancing/retracting along the pipette axis
• Y-axis lockout function (DIP switch) — restricts movement to X/Z only during Home and Work position moves
• Home and Work position memory for automated, reproducible pipette exchange
• Can control 1 or 2 MP-845 manipulators from a single MPC-100 unit

Applications of TRIO™ MPC-145 System

• Patch clamp electrophysiology (whole-cell and single-channel)
• Brain slice recordings
• Multi-electrode / multi-pipette experimental setups
• Intracellular recording
• Microinjection