SMM-200C

Stereotaxic Manipulator

New line-up of SMM series: coarse manipulation in Z axis.

Coarse manipulator for stereotaxic instruments focusing on driving outside the animal's brain. The driving by Z-axis control knob: approximately 4mm per rotation makes faster adjustments for leveling bregma and lambda, and faster retracting/returning from the dura mater, which will improve efficiency of experiment. For operations inside the brain, One-axis Motorized Stereotaxic Micromanipulator MDS-1 and hydraulic manipulator can be added optionally*. The X-axis is equipped with coarse control knob, which is the same as the Z-axis. The Y-axis (anterior/ posterior direction) is equipped with fine control knob. The upper body of SMM-200C can be tilted with dual angles: AP and ML directions simultaneously.

SMM-200C

* The minimum graduation of the X and Z-axis is 100µm. This manipulator is recommended to be used in combination with fine micromanipulator (MDS-1, etc.).


SMM-200C


Stereotaxic Manipulator

SMM-200C + SMM-A + MDS-1 + IMS-30

* Stereotaxic instrument, GM-4, MDS-1, and SMM-HA, the silicon probe in the photo above are not included.


SMM-200C


Stereotaxic Manipulator

Set-up example with SMM-A

SMM-A is recommended for experiments: tilting in the ML direction.

When the manipulator SMM-100C/200C is tilted in the ML direction, the end of the holder (electrode tip) may far off from animal's head. The attachment SMM-A is designed to attach a holder on the side of manipulator, so it enables the holder position without operating the X-axis. To this end, the holder (electrode tip) can be set to the animal's head while maintaining driving distance of the X-axis.

SMM-200C + SMM-A + MDS-1 + IMS-30

* The set-up example above: motorized MDS-1 and IMS-30 on SMM-200C installed with SMM-A.



SMM-200C


Stereotaxic Manipulator

SMM Series comparison table

SMM Series SMM-100 SMM-200 SMM-100C SMM-200C
Angles One direction
(AP or ML)
Switchable
Simultaneous
Two directions
(AP & ML)
One direction
(AP or ML)
Switchable
Simultaneous
Two directions
(AP & ML)
X-axis, Z-axis Fine Fine Coarse Coarse
Y axis Fine Fine Fine Fine

* If you want to change the X or Z axis of SMM-100C or SMM-200C to fine movement, please contact us.

Holders for SMM series

Model SMM-A SMM-HA SMM-HB SMM-HC SMM-HD SMM-HE SMM-HG*
Description Attachment Holder for Neural Probes Holder for Neural Probes Cannula Holder Multiuse Holder Multiuse Holder GRIN Lens Holder

* Brochure is available. Please contact us for more information.

Specification

Accessories included Hex Wrenches (2mm and 2.5mm)
Dedicated electrode holder (with attachment and screw)
Screw for grounding
Washers for grounding (Bellville washer and flat washer)
Movement range X-axis, Z-axis 80mm
Full rotation of knob 4.2mm
Minimum graduation 100µm (Vernier Scale)
Y axis 20mm
Full rotation of knob 1mm
Minimum graduation 10µm
Dimensions/Weight W85 × D162 × H286mm, 2.0kg