MT-1000/MT-2000/MT-2200 systems
Motorized and manual translation systems for fixed-stage microscopes
The MT-1000/MT-2000/MT-2200 systems consist of a microscope translator and three independent stands. Two MT-75 stands used for each manipulator and a similar stand, the MT-150 holds the tissue chamber. The classic design features freestanding columns that provide rock solid mounting for the tissue recording chamber and multiple micromanipulators. Many prefer this methodology as it maximizes working room for adjusting the microscope and changing pipettes. Furthermore, the independent stand design minimizes movement-related cross talk between manipulators.
The MT-1000 uses a manual translator. At the core of the MT-1000 translator systems is the MT-500 X-Y manual translation table. It is designed to allow movement of a microscope’s optics with respect to the fixed stage(s). This methodology was developed by electrophysiologists recording from tissue slice preparations. The translator allows visualization and/or imaging of multiple tissue locations while maintaining multiple stable recordings from the preparation. Such a system is also useful for experiments on cells in culture where one wishes to monitor several cells not in the same field of view, e.g., recording from pre and post synaptic neurons in culture and/or imaging one cell while recording from or stimulating another.
The MT-2000/MT-2200 systems use a motorized translator. At the core of the MT-2000/MT-2200 system is the MT-800 stepper-motor driven X-Y translation table. The motors can be operated either by the popular MP-285 manipulator controller (MT-2000) or the dual manipulator controller MPC-200 (MT-2200). A two-axis rotary optical encoder (ROE) accepts user input to the motorized translator and can be placed in any convenient location in your setup. Either controller gives the user smooth, high-resolution control of motion. The MP-285 controller offers extensive on-board robotic functionality and a serial computer interface for PC control. The MPC-200 controller offers a USB computer interface for PC control. Systems using the MP-285 controller are called MT-2000 while systems using the MPC-200 controller are designated MT-2200.
Our controller design has allowed Sutter to easily add a focus drive to the MT-2000/MT-2200. The Sutter focus drive employs a direct-coupled stepper motor for lock-step focus movement and adjustable end of travel sensors to limit the travel of the microscope objective to a safe range for the setup. In the focus drive version, MT-2000/FD and MT-2200/FD, the ROE input device has inputs for X, Y and Z focus.
MT-500 manual translators and MT-800 motorized translators are currently available for the Olympus BX-51WI, Nikon FN1, Zeiss Examiner, Zeiss Axioskop 2 FS and the Leica DM6000FS. Focus drives are available for the Olympus BX51WI. Other microscopes can be supported.
- FEATURES
- 22 mm travel in X & Y
- 40 nm resolution displayed in submicrons (MP-285)
- 62.5 nm resolution displayed in microns (MPC-200)
- Highly stable for experiments intolerant of drift
- Easy to read vacuum fluorescent display
- Adjustable speed and resolution allows optimization for your experimental setup
- Programmable robotics for complex motion sequences (MP-285)
- Continuous display of axes positions
- Convenient Home function allows microscope to be quickly repositioned
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Baseplate Dimensions
8 in x 15.25 in x 2.25 in | 200 mm x 375 mm x 55 mm
Maximum Travel
22 mm
Minimal Microstep Size
50 nm (MP-285 controller)
78-125 nm (MPC-200 controller
Minimal Display Resolution
50 nm (MP-285 controller)
1 micron (MPC-200 controller)
Maximum Load
110 lbs | 50 kg
Weight
35 lbs | 16 kg
Controller Weight
11 lbs | 4.5 kg
MT-2000 CE Certificate
MT-2078 CE Certificate
US PRICES > MT-1000/MT-2000/MT-2200
International prices vary by country. Please contact your local distributor or Sutter Instrument for a quotation. Prices subject to change without notice.
MT-1000 SYSTEMS
Includes the MT-500 manual X-Y translator, MT-150 chamber column, two MT-75 micromanipulator columns (without linear slide)
| Catalog Number | Description | Price |
| MT-1000/Y511 | MT-1000 for the Olympus BX51WI | $ 7,916 |
|---|---|---|
| MT-1000/Y531 | MT-1000 for the Olympus BX53/63 | $ 7,916 |
| MT-1000/Y711 | MT-1000 for the Olympus IX71 | $ 7,916 |
| MT-1000/Z251 | MT-1000 for the Zeiss Axioskop 2 FS | $ 7,916 |
| MT-1000/Z451 | MT-1000 for the Zeiss Axio Examiner | $ 7,916 |
| MT-1000/N651 | MT-1000 for the Nikon FN1 | $ 7,916 |
| MT-1000/L301 | MT-1000 for the Leica DMLFS | $ 7,916 |
| MT-1000/L351 | MT-1000 for the Leica DM6000 FS | $ 7,916 |
MT-2200 Systems
Includes the MT-800 motorized X-Y translator, MPC-200 controller and ROE, MT-150 chamber column, two MT-75 micromanipulator columns (without linear slide), cables, and manual
| Catalog Number | Description | Price |
| MT-2200/Y511 | MT-2200 for the Olympus BX51WI | $ 14,621 |
|---|---|---|
| MT-2200/Y51/FD1,2 | MT-2200 with focus drive for the Olympus BX51WI | $ 16,625 |
| MT-2200/Y531 | MT-2200 for the Olympus BX53/63 | $ 14,621 |
| MT-2200/Z251 | MT-2200 for the Zeiss Axioskop 2 FS | $ 14,621 |
| MT-2200/Z451 | MT-2200 for the Zeiss Axio Examiner | $ 14,621 |
| MT-2200/N651 | MT-2200 for the Nikon FN1 | $ 14,621 |
| MT-2200/L301 | MT-2200 for the Leica DMLFS | $ 14,621 |
| MT-2200/L351 | MT-2200 for the Leica DM6000 FS | $ 14,621 |
MT-2000 Systems
Includes the MT-800 motorized X-Y translator, MP-285 controller and ROE, MT-150 chamber column, two MT-75 micromanipulator columns (without linear slide), cables, and manual
| Catalog Number | Description | Price |
| MT-2000/Y511 | MT-2000 for the Olympus BX51WI | $ 14,082 |
|---|---|---|
| MT-2000/Y51/FD1,2 | MT-2000 with focus drive for the Olympus BX51WI | $ 16,089 |
| MT-2000/Y531 | MT-2000 for the Olympus BX53/63 | $ 14,082 |
| MT-2000/Z251 | MT-2000 for the Zeiss Axioskop 2 FS | $ 14,082 |
| MT-2000/Z451 | MT-2000 for the Zeiss Axio Examiner | $ 14,082 |
| MT-2000/N651 | MT-2000 for the Nikon FN1 | $ 14,082 |
| MT-2000/L301 | MT-2000 for the Leica DMLFS | $ 14,082 |
| MT-2000/L351 | MT-2000 for the Leica DM6000 FS | $ 14,082 |
1 Please specify chamber type when ordering
2 Please contact Sutter for availability of focus drive on other microscope makes & models
US PRICES > COMPONENTS
Manual X-Y Translator
| Catalog Number | Description | Price |
| MT-500/Y50 | Translator for Olympus BX50WI | $ 5,238 |
|---|---|---|
| MT-500/Y51 | Translator for Olympus BX51WI | $ 5,238 |
| MT-500/Y53 | Translator for Olympus BX53/63 | $ 5,238 |
| MT-500/Y71 | Translator for Olympus IX71 | $ 5,238 |
| MT-500/N65 | Translator for Nikon FN1 | $ 5,238 |
| MT-500/L30 | Translator for Leica DMLFS | $ 5,238 |
| MT-500/L35 | Translator for Leica DM6000 FS | $ 5,238 |
| MT-500/Z20 | Translator for Zeiss Axioskop FS | $ 5,238 |
| MT-500/Z25 | Translator for Zeiss Axioskop 2 FS | $ 5,238 |
| MT-500/Z45 | Translator for Zeiss Axio Examiner | $ 5,238 |
Motorized X-Y Translator with MPC-200 Controller and ROE
| Catalog Number | Description | Price |
| MT-820/Y51 | Translator for Olympus BX51WI | $ 12,074 |
|---|---|---|
| MT-820/Y51/FD | Translator for Olympus BX51WI with focus drive | $ 14,082 |
| MT-820/Y53 | Translator for Olympus BX53/63 | $ 12,074 |
| MT-820/Z25 | Translator for Zeiss Axioskop 2 FS | $ 12,074 |
| MT-820/Z45 | Translator for Zeiss Axio Examiner | $ 12,074 |
| MT-820/N65 | Translator for Nikon FN1 | $ 12,074 |
| MT-820/L30 | Translator for Leica DMLFS | $ 12,074 |
| MT-820/L35 | Translator for Leica DM6000 FS | $ 12,074 |
Motorized X-Y Translator with MP-285 Controller and ROE
| Catalog Number | Description | Price |
| MT-800/Y51 | Translator for Olympus BX51WI | $ 11,408 |
|---|---|---|
| MT-800/Y51/FD | Translator for Olympus BX51WI with focus drive | $ 13,414 |
| MT-800/Y53 | Translator for Olympus BX53/63 | $ 11,408 |
| MT-800/Z25 | Translator for Zeiss Axiosko 2 FS | $ 11,408 |
| MT-800/Z45 | Translator for Zeiss Axio Examiner | $ 11,408 |
| MT-800/N65 | Translator for Nikon FN1 | $ 11,408 |
| MT-800/L30 | Translator for Leica DMLFS | $ 11,408 |
| MT-800/L35 | Translator for Leica DM6000 FS | $ 11,408 |
US PRICES > CHAMBER COLUMNS
| Catalog Number | Description | Price |
| MT-150/W20 | Chamber column for Warner Series 20 chamber (octagon) | $ 1,081 |
|---|---|---|
| MT-150/W20R | Chamber column for Warner Series 20 chamber (round) | $ 1,081 |
| MT-150/ALA35 | Chamber column for ALA 35mm chamber | $ 1,081 |
| MT-150/ALA-MS | Chamber column for ALA MS | $ 1,081 |
| MT-150/CUST | Chamber column for non-standard recording chamber | $ 1,223 |
| MT-150/PT | Chamber column for petri dish or lid | $ 1,081 |
| MT-150/AUTO | Chamber column for AutoMate round stage adapter | $ 1,081 |
US PRICES > MANIPULATOR COLUMNS
| Catalog Number | Description | Price |
| MT-75 | Standard gantry stand 8.7 to 13.4 in (22.1 to 33.9 cm) | $ 1,016 |
|---|---|---|
| MT-75S3 | 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 to 39.1 cm) | $ 1,156 |
| MT-75XT | Extra tall gantry stand 14.71 to 18.50 in (37.4 to 47 cm) | $ 1,156 |
| MT-75/LS3 | Standard gantry stand with linear slide | $ 1,737 |
| MT-75S/LS3 | Short gantry stand with linear slide | $ 1,737 |
| MT-75T/LS | Tall gantry stand with linear slide | $ 1,872 |
| MT-75XT/LS3 | Extra tall gantry stand with linear slide | $ 1,872 |
3 Useful for most upright scopes and the Axiovert 25 inverted scope with low stage plate
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Comparison of Stages and Translators
Comparison of Dovetail Column Inserts