QUAD®
4-Axis Motorized Micromanipulator
The QUAD® motorized micromanipulator is easy to use and features four independent axes. Each axis has a 25mm range of motion, a digital display of position and an ROE control. The compact, intuitive controller takes up minimal bench space, is fan free and is easy to use. Three axes provide the X, Y, Z-orthogonal motion typical of most motorized micromanipulators. In the QUAD, Sutter introduces a true fourth axis to move the electrode coaxially at exactly the desired angle of approach. The fourth axis has 30mm of travel that significantly extends the range of travel for the system.
The QUAD is very easy to operate. The compact design takes up minimal bench space, has ROE control, a digital display of position, is fan free and intuitive to use. ROE inputs for each axis allow facile manual control of electrode position. Five conveniently located buttons control all of the basic functions that you will need in normal operation. Press and hold the [WORK] button to quickly store a work position; press [WORK] again and the manipulator will return to the same location. [HOME] sends the manipulator to an initial location or any user defined position, which is useful for changing electrodes rapidly. When you are ready to begin collecting data the motor drive electronics can be suppressed by pressing [LOCK]. Display coordinates can be zeroed at any location by pressing [RELATIVE]; go back to absolute coordinates by pressing [RELATIVE] again. Finally, [PULSE] activates a pulse movement mode that produces small, rapid bursts of motion that can be advantageous for sharp electrode cell penetration.
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FEATURES
- Four independent axes - 30 mm travel in diagonal for coaxial pipette movement, 25 mm travel in X, Y and Z
- Sub-micron 100 nm resolution
- True diagonal assures coaxial movement
- Quiet mode eliminates electrical noise
- Display indicates coordinates in relative or absolute
- User-friendly, fanless compact controller with ROE preserves bench space
- Push button control of multiple functions - WORK, HOME, LOCK, PULSE and RELATIVE
- Robotic HOME and WORK position moves for easy automated pipette exchange
- Suited for in vivo electrophysiological recording
- USB interface for computer control
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Travel
30 mm on diagonal 4th axis
25 mm on X, Y and Z axes
Long Term Stability
< 1.0 micron in 4 hours
Control Box
5.5 in x 7.5 in x 4 in | 14 cm x 19 cm x 10.2 cm
Weight
2.2 lbs | 1.0 kg
Electrical
115/230 Volts
50/60 Hertz power line
US Prices > QUAD®
International prices vary by country. Please contact your local distributor or Sutter Instrument for a quotation. Prices subject to change without notice.
| Catalog Number | Description | Price |
| QUAD-L* | 4-axis manipulator with ROE controller, left-handed setup | $ 9,520 |
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| QUAD-R* | 4-axis manipulator with ROE controller, right-handed setup | $ 9,520 |
| FIXED STAGE PLATFORM | ||
| MT-78-FS | Fixed platform stage plate with imperial/standard holes, chamber insert and gantry supports | $ 4,695 |
| MT-78-FS/M6 | Same as MT-78-FS with M6 tapped holes | $ 4,695 |
| MANIPULATOR COLUMNS | ||
| MT-75 | Standard gantry stand 8.7 to 13.4 in (22.1 to 33.9 cm) | $ 1,016 |
| MT-75S | Short gantry stand 6.7 to 9.6 in (16.9 to 24.4 cm) | $ 1,016 |
| MT-75T | Tall gantry stand 10.7 to 15.4 in (27.1.9 to 39.1 cm) | $ 1,156 |
| MT-75XT | Extra tall gantry stand 14.7 to 18.5 in (37.4 to 47 cm) | $ 1,156 |
| MICROINJECTION COLUMNS | ||
| MT-81-DOV81 | MT-81 stand with 8 inch dovetail | $ 755 |
| MT-81-DOV121 | MT-81 stand with 12 inch dovetail | $ 755 |
| ACCESSORIES | ||
| 285204 | 4 inch dovetail extension | $ 82 |
| 225RBI | Rotating base | $ 930 |
| 221165 | Z-axis vertical extension | $ 129 |
| BR-AW | Rod clamp for XenoWorks injectors (for rod OD 2-4mm) | $ 125 |
| BR-AW-L | Long rod clamp for XenoWorks injectors (for rod OD 2-4mm) | $ 147 |
| MP-RISER-0.52 | 1/2 inch riser | $ 165 |
| MP-RISER-1.02 | 1 inch riser | $ 226 |
| MP-CLIP3 | Rod holder (for rod OD 1 mm to 4 mm) | $ 125 |
| MP-ROD | Rod holder (for rod OD 6.25 mm or larger) | $ 125 |
| EHOLDER | Micropipette holder - 1.0-1.5 mm glass | $ 147 |
* Manipulator will be preconfigured as a convenience. Customer may change orientation in the field.
1 Useful for low profile stereoscopes and microinjection
2 Risers can be combined to achieve desired height
3 Suitable for multi-electrode probes
For detailed information on mounting our micromanipulators, refer to the Mounting Systems section or phone for assistance.
RELATED PRODUCTS
MT-1078 / MT-2078
MT-1000 / MT-2000
MT-75
MD Series
MP-285
MP-225
TRIO™-235
USER MANUALS
QUAD® Operation Manual
QUAD® Quick Reference
QUAD® External Control Quick Reference
PRODUCT INFORMATION
QUAD: Mechanical Drawings
DOWNLOAD SALES FLYER
ENGLISH / CHINESE
VIDEO TUTORIALS
QUAD® Product Feature
Setting 'Short' and 'Long' Home
Attaching the Z-Axis Extension Plate