Sutter Instrument MP-285, Basic Operations

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MP-285 SYSTEM ROE BASIC OPERATIONS – REV. 4.04 (20210122)
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Structure of the MP-285 Documentation Package
The MP-285 is a highly versatile stepper motor driven micromanipulator. Because of this
versatility, the documentation necessary to cover various functions has rapidly grown to a
size best described as unwieldy and thus has generally not been useful to most operators.
In order to produce a more useful set of instructions, we have split the manual into two
parts. The first part, “Basic Operations”, has been kept short and covers major functions
with the aim of quickly guiding the first-time user through the setup and use of the MP-285
for micromanipulation with emphasis on using the ROE (Rotary Optical Encoder) for user
control. These steps are, in many ways, identical to the steps performed any time one sets up
an MP-285 for use at a microscope. Many users will find that no other manual is necessary.
The second part, “Reference Manual”, provides in-depth coverage of the MP-285. It
documents the precise keystrokes (menu navigation) necessary to access each MP-285
function. The Reference Manual also describes, in detail, how to alter MP-285 performance
via add-on accessories, perform microcontroller robotic programming, and how to use the
serial computer interface.
1.2 Technical Support
Unlimited technical support is provided by Sutter Instrument Company at no charge to our
customers. Our technical support staff is available between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00
PM (Pacific Time) at (415) 883-0128. You may also E-mail your queries to
info@sutter.com .