Mouse & Neonatal Rat Motor

Features

• Automatic motorized movement using touchscreen display
• Various speeds (4mm/s to 0.1mm/s)
• Manual option always available
• Optional Drill feature  
• 1µm movement

The Rat Stereotaxic Instrument has been a standard in research labs for nearly five decades. The time-proven 'U'-Frame design provides stability and adaptability while the instrument's exclusive, triple-lead screws allow for smooth, consistent movements with rapid positioning. This Rat Stereotaxic includes Motorized Stereotaxic Manipulator Arms which are designed for fast, accurate positioning during stereotaxic surgery. Ideal for inexperienced users, the motorized manipulator arms employ a touchscreen display for easy-to-control movement of each axis. Manual movement available anytime. Optional Drill feature available.

Warmer Ready Base: Stereotaxic Instruments are the ONLY stereotaxic instrument on the market with an integrated warming base included on all units! Simply purchase the temperature control box available in single and dual channel systems 505375 or 505376.

Type	Description
Power Supply	Input: 100 – 240V – 50 – 60 HZ 1.4A Max Output: 24V 2.71A Approvals: CE, FCC, cULus, ROHS, GS, PSE
LCD Screen Size	Resolution: 480x272  Color: Full Color Touch: Resistive touch
Motors	3 high performance stepper Motors Resolution:  .01 microns. Routing Offset: 0.05 microns Maximum Speed: 2.7mm/s Minimum Speed: 15um/s *D-V Only*

 

Calibrating Screen:

The screen may become un-calibrated during shipping or over time. 

When to Calibrate the Screen:

-        If the buttons are not responding

-        If the screen does not respond to pressing buttons

-        If you have to press down with a lot of pressure

 

To Calibrate the Screen:

-        Turn off power

-        Press down on the screen with figure anywhere while power if off

-        With figure pressing down on screen turn on power

 

During bootup the screen detects the PRESS and goes into calibration mode. During Calibration the screen will display blinking dots one at a time. Press the MIDDLE of each dot as they appear. Be careful to make sure you press the middle of each dot. The screen will go through Calibration 2 times and when complete the screen will return to the home screen. If you find the calibration unsatisfactory you can always repeat calibration. 

 

Ultra-Precise Manipulators are ideal for use in mice and rats where high-accuracy positioning is required. Up to 80mm of travel is available in all directions with up to 90° angle adjustment in either the anterior-posterior or medial-lateral planes. Ultra-Precise Manipulators are compatible with all Stereotaxic frames that we offer in our Premium Stereotaxic Instruments line.

Ultra-Precise Features:

• 10 Micron Resolution
• Target Small Brain Regions with Confidence
• Upgrade to ANY Premium Stereotaxic frames and most other brands

Video

MouseNRat Premium Stereotaxic Setup

 

 

Connecting your Premium Stereotaxic Warming Base to your Rodent Warmer control box

 

 

Premium Stereotaxic AP Dove Tail Drive Installation on Lab Standard Stereotaxic Instrument

 

Motorized Manipulator Arm Features:

• Automatic motorized movement using touchscreen display
• Various speeds (4mm/s to 0.1mm/s)
• Manual option always available
• Optional Drill feature  
• 1µm movement

 

Motor Speeds:

Motor Speeds	A-P	M-L	D-V	Pause
*2.77 mm/s	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
*1 mm/s	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
.5 mm/s	No	No	Yes	Yes
250um/s	No	No	Yes	Yes
160 um/s	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
100 um/s	No	No	Yes	Yes
75 um/s	No	No	Yes	Yes
50 um/s	No	No	Yes	Yes
25 um/s	No	No	Yes	Yes
15 um/s	No	No	Yes	Yes

Note: * Pause is not an option for speeds highlighted in RED. 

Note: These speeds are approximations and will vary a little.

 

Terms Defined:

A-P = Anterior - Posterior Axis Coordinate   

M-L = Medial - Lateral Axis Coordinate

D_V = Dorsal - Ventral  Axis Coordinate

Bregma = The junction of the sagittal and coronal sutures at the top of the skull (www.freedictionary.com)

Home = Zero Point of reference

Saved Offset = Distance Value added to axis position when play button is pressed or when Routing mode is engaged.   

Routing Resolution = This is the distance the drill will travel each pass until it reaches the D-V offset. The routing resolution is 0.05mm each route.

 

Routing:

The routing feature is used to cut out a piece of the skull. The D-V routing distance is .05mm each step. This means that if D-V routing offset is .10mm it will take 2 passes to complete the route.

               Steps:

1: Move the drill to the start position of the routing

2: Press the Keypad button for the A-P.

               A: Press the Clear button

               B: Type in the offset amount

               C: Press the Save button

               D: Press the Hide button.

3: Press the M-L button

               A: Press the Clear Button

               B: Type in the offset amount

               C: Press the Save Button

               D: Press the Hide Button

4: Press the D-V Button

               A: Press the Clear Button

               B: Type in the offset amount – about .20mm to start

               C: Press the save button

5: Turn on Drill by pressing the drill button

6: Set the speed for each axis. 

7: Press the Route button.