Overview
The MT-1000/MT-1078 is a microscope translator, fixed-stage and manipulator platform for moving optical pathway electrophysiology. Two general styles are available. In the classic design (MT-1000), an independent stand is used for each manipulator and a similar stand holds the tissue chamber. A new style (MT-1078) uses a single large, fixed stage that is used for multiple manipulators and for the sample as well.
MT-1000: the classic modular design features free-standing columns that provide rock solid mounting for the tissue recording chamber (MT-150) and multiple micromanipulators (MT-75). The columns are positioned around a movable table that provides X-Y translation of the optical pathway in order to view multiple locations within the chamber at high resolution. 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.
In the new MT-1078 translator system, the large fixed stage MT-78-FS is employed. In this design, it is easy to add additional manipulators and other devices to expand a setup as the manipulator/chamber support is a single large platform. Furthermore, an available magnetic stainless steel insert holds the chamber and allows the easy positioning of magnetically attached small devices nearby
At the core of both the MT-1000 and MT-1078 translator systems is the MT-500 X-Y 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.
Translators are available for the Olympus BX-51WI, Nikon FN-1, Zeiss Axioskop 2 FS and the Leica DMLFS as well as older fixed stage models.. Inverted microscope translators are available for the Olympus IX71.
Various different recording chambers can be accommodated in either the MT-150 chamber column or the insert in the MT-78-FS large stage. Sutter currently supports the Warner Instruments/Harvard Apparatus Series 20 chambers and the ALA 35mm chambers. Others can be accommodated. Dovetail slides for the MT-150 or inserts for the MT-78-FS are available with generic openings for users who wish to develop custom chambers.
FEATURES
- 25mm travel in X & Y
- 5 micron resolution
- Open design allows easy access to specimen and microscope
- Highly stable for experiments intolerant of drift
- Accomodates a variety of stage inserts
- Compatible with Nikon, Olympus, Zeiss and Leica upright and inverted microscopes
Last Updated on May 13, 2021
Specifications
Baseplate Dimensions
8 in x 15.25 in x 2.25 in | 200 mm x 375 mm x 55 mm
Maximum Travel
1 in | 25 mm
Resolution
0.0002 in | 5µm
Maximum Load
100 lbs | 50 kg
Weight
35 lbs | 16 kg
RoHS Compliant
Last Updated on May 13, 2021
Ordering
COMPLETE SYSTEM w/ MT-75 MANIPULATOR STANDS
Includes the MT-500 manual X-Y translator, MT-150 chamber column, two MT-75 micromanipulator columns (without linear slide)
Catalog Number |
Description |
MT-1000/Y511 |
Complete system for the Olympus BX51WI |
MT-1000/Y711 |
Complete system for the Olympus IX71 |
MT-1000/Z251 |
Complete system for the Zeiss Axioskop 2 FS |
MT-1000/Z451 |
Complete system for the Zeiss Axio Examiner |
MT-1000/N651 |
Complete system for the Nikon FN1 |
MT-1000/L301 |
Complete system for the Leica DMLFS |
MT-1000/L351 |
Complete system for the Leica DM6000 FS |
COMPLETE SYSTEM w/ MT-78 FIXED STAGE PLATFORM
Includes the MT-500 manual X-Y translator and MT-78-FS fixed stage platform
Catalog Number |
Description |
MT-1078/Y511 |
Complete system for the Olympus BX51WI |
MT-1078/Y711 |
Complete system for the Olympus IX71 |
MT-1078/Z251 |
Complete system for the Zeiss Axioskop 2 FS |
MT-1078/Z451 |
Complete system for the Zeiss Axio Examiner |
MT-1078/N651 |
Complete system for the Nikon FN1 |
MT-1078/L301 |
Complete system for the Leica DMLFS |
MT-1078/L351 |
Complete system for the Leica DM6000 FS |
1 Please specify chamber type when ordering
CHAMBER INSERTS
Stage Inserts At-A-Glance
Catalog Number |
Description |
X0405002 |
Warner Series 20 (round) – aluminum |
X0405032 |
Warner Series 20 (round) – stainless steel |
X0405052 |
Warner Series 20 (octagonal) – aluminum |
X0405072 |
Warner Series 20 (octagonal) – stainless steel |
X0405102 |
50mm round – aluminum |
X0405122 |
50mm round – stainless steel |
X0404972 |
Blank insert – aluminum |
X0404982 |
Blank insert – stainless steel |
SI-SLIDE2 |
Insert with slide holder |
SI-PETRI |
For petri dish and slides |
SI-W302 |
Warner Series 30 platform – aluminum |
SI-W30ST2 |
Warner Series 30 platform – stainless steel |
2 no charge when ordered with MT-1000 or MT-1078
TRANSLATORS
Catalog Number |
Description |
MT-500/Y50 |
X-Y translator for Olympus BX50WI |
MT-500/Y51 |
X-Y translator for Olympus BX51WI |
MT-500/Y71 |
X-Y translator for Olympus IX71 |
MT-500/N65 |
X-Y translator for Nikon FN1 |
MT-500/L30 |
X-Y translator for Leica DMLFS |
MT-500/L35 |
X-Y translator for Leica DM6000 FS |
MT-500/Z20 |
X-Y translator for Zeiss Axioskop FS |
MT-500/Z25 |
X-Y translator for Zeiss Axioskop 2 FS |
MT-500/Z45 |
X-Y translator for Zeiss Axio Examiner |
CHAMBER COLUMNS
Catalog Number |
Description |
MT-150/W20 |
Chamber column for Warner Series 20 chamber (octagon) |
MT-150/W20R |
Chamber column for Warner Series 20 chamber (round) |
MT-150/ALA35 |
Chamber column for ALA 35mm chamber |
MT-150/CUST |
Chamber column for non-standard recording chamber |
MT-150/PT |
Chamber column for petrie dish or lid |
MT-150/AUTO |
Chamber column for Automate round stage adapter |
MANIPULATOR COLUMNS
Catalog Number |
Description |
MT-75 |
Standard gantry stand 8.7 to 13.4 in (22.1 to 33.9 cm) |
MT-75S3 |
Short gantry stand 6.7 to 9.6 in (16.9 to 24.4 cm) |
MT-75T |
Tall gantry stand 10.7 to 15.4 in (27.1 to 39.1 cm) |
MT-75XT |
Extra tall gantry stand 14.71 to 18.50 in (37.4 to 47 cm) |
MT-75/LS3 |
Standard gantry stand with linear slide |
MT-75S/LS3 |
Short gantry stand with linear slide |
MT-75T/LS |
Tall gantry stand with linear slide |
MT-75XT/LS3 |
Extra tall gantry stand with linear slide |
3 Useful for most upright scopes and the Axiovert 25 inverted scope with low stage plate
PLATFORM STAGE
Catalog Number |
Description |
MT-78-FS3 |
Fixed platform stage and gantry support |
MT-78-FS/M63 |
Same as MT-78-FS except with M6 tapped holes |
3 Useful for most upright scopes and the Axiovert 25 inverted scope with low stage plate
Last Updated on May 13, 2021