Sensapex Piezo Micromanipulator

The compact piezo micromanipulators from Sensapex provide ample range of movement and a full featured controller. Precise positioning, combined with inherently drift-free operation and the ability to position the manipulator close to the site, delivers outstanding stability. In addition, the small footprint allows multiple micromanipulator configurations to be placed in tight spaces.

The Sensapex was designed in cooperation with electrophysiologists to maximize the usability and productivity of your research. In addition to electrophysiology applications, this micromanipulator is suitable for any application where high precision positioning is required. The Sensapex micromanipulators come with a two year limited warranty.

The uM micromanipultator is the latest from Sensapex. It comes with 3 axis movement, with a fourth axis available upon request. The uM micromanipultor has a very small foot-print and therefore is the best option for a clean setup or a setup with multiple manipulators on one stage. All Sensapex manipulators have Zero drift solid-state technology. Due to low moving mass of the manipulator it does not create vibrations like other manipulators mounted to the stage.

The units touch screen controller features an intuitive user interface that allows easy speed adjustment and manipulator selection. A single controller can drive two Rotary Wheels and an unlimited number of manipulators through the use of connector hubs. The system also allows for fast computer interface through Ethernet, paired with an Open source SDK and active development community.

The rotary wheel remote interface connects to the touch screen controller via USB connection. A four knob version is available for setups with a 4th virtual or physical axis.

• Compact plug-and-play systems with unlimited scalability
• Zero drift solid-state drives with integrated closed-loop control
• 20 mm range with 5 nm resolution and 20 nm repeatability
• Virtual and physical 4th axis options
• Easy to use electrode exchange mechanisms
• Millisecond level synchrony for automated positioning
• Load 0-150 grams

The manipulator accepts EPC 10, EPC 800, PC-505 or PC-501 headstages. The system can be extended to use as many manipulators as desired and is limited only by the space on your stage.

Systems include uM three axis manipulator with bolt-on mounting base, touch screen control unit, 3 wheel rotary wheel interface, flip/side rotate module add-on, and dove-tail headstage adapter.