1.0 Product Introduction
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1.0 Product Introduction
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1.0 Product Introduction
1.1 Handling Scientifica equipment – precautions
This section contains important safety information related to general use
of the MMTP. The Scientifica MMTP is a piece of scientific equipment
and as such requires care when handling.
• Before use, carefully read the instructions, including all warnings and
cautions.
• Inspect the product, any cables, and connectors before each use. Do
not use any equipment that appears damaged.
• Do not apply excessive tension to any cable.
• There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit.
• Always disconnect the instrument from the power supply prior to
cleaning the system or performing maintenance work.
Other important safety information appears throughout the manual.
Adjustment or removal of any screws or components
other than those noted in this manual can adversely
affect the performance and operation of your
micromanipulator and may invalidate your warranty.
1.2 The Scientifica MMTP
1.2.1 Product overview
Compatible with all major upright microscopes the MMTP (Motorised
Movable Top Plate) is ideal for use with a confocal or multiphoton
system. The MMTP offers 25 mm of super smooth X & Y travel with a
resolution of 20 nm. The manipulators and sample can be positioned as
one, allowing movement to different fields of view of the objective, whilst
the microscope remains fixed. This means that you can image different
areas of interest whilst maintaining delicate patch clamp experiments.
Up to 50 memory positions can be stored and recalled in X,Y & Z (focus)
axes. The ultra-low noise electronics means you can continue to record
sensitive signals even during sample adjustment. Platform positioning
can be carried out by either a PatchPad, Joystick, Control Cube or with
a PC.
