3.0 Initial Setup
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3.0 Initial Setup
3.1 Mechanical configuration of IVM
Please remember: 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.
If you are unsure of the components discussed here, please review the
schematic in section 1.2.2.
3.2 Building the IVM
The IVM 3000 is comprised of three separate single axis manipulators
connected by brackets (shown in the figure below). The IVM comes with
a range of brackets for mounting, alternative configuration and
accessory attachment.
3.2.1 Attaching the IVM to your stereotaxic frame
The 3-axis in vivo manipulator is designed to attach to the frame bar of a
standard Kopf or Stoelting type stereotaxic frame by means of the
Stoelting bracket or a 3 Axis IVM Kopf Mount.
Figure A: IVM 3000 construction
Stereotaxic
Frame
Stoelting
Bracket
IVM Column
Assembly
IVM Angle
Block Assembly