BURLEIGH PCS-5000 MANIPULATOR SYSTEM (NEW)

Burleigh Instruments PCS-5000 Series Patch-clamp Micromanipulation SystemBurleigh Instruments PCS-5000 Series Patch-clamp Micromanipulation System is a high-precision micromanipulator designed for patch-clamp applications. This system offers total control of pipette positioning with three linear axes of travel, featuring both manual and piezoelectric fine movements. Ideal for applications requiring fine movement control, this system guarantees excellent performance, ensuring minimal interference with recordings and seamless pipette exchange.

Condition: NEW

Total Control in Patch Clamp Micromanipulation
Total control means your fingertip commands are instantly and precisely converted to smooth and predictable pipette motion without drift. Only Burleigh piezoelectric micromanipulators provide this capability because we use the solid-state stability of piezoelectric (PZT) technology.

PZT Technology
PZT actuators are solid ceramic structures that expand under applied voltage. When controlled by Burleigh's drive electronics and ergonomic control interface, extremely precise, fast, stiff and stable positioning is easily achieved. The position of each PZT actuator is determined by the DC voltage applied by the power supply. Burleigh's linear low-noise electronics and cables are fully shielded and carefully grounded to produce negligible interference of your recordings.

Simple Pipette Exchange
Burleigh Instruments PCS-5000 Patch Clamp Micromanipulators give rapid, easy pipette exchange. Two pivot stages allow the entire micromanipulator assembly to be rotated forward. In the forward position, the head stage and pipette holder are very accessible, making pipettes easy to remove and insert. After a new pipette is installed, the micromanipulator assembly is rotated back to a precise and repeatable position. 

Pipette Drift of Less Than One Micron Per Hour
PZT actuators produce negligible internal thermal drift. When external thermal changes are considered, a Burleigh system contributes the same or less thermal position drift than other components such as the microscope, mounting structure and head stage. With proper temperature control, pipette drift of less than one micrometer per hour can be achieved. No other micromanipulator has inherently lower drift than a Burleigh Micromanipulator.

Components of manipulation system

	PCS-520 Micromanipulator Assembly The PCS-520 Micromanipulator Assembly consists of three linear stages, a head stage pivot, a base pivot, one set of angle brackets and a head stage mounting plate. It also includes a rotation plate adapter to kinematically mount the micromanipulator at any angle. Each linear stage, using cross roller bearings, provides 25 mm of coarse travel through a 32 thread per inch lead screw as well as a choice of 150 or 300 microns of PZT travel and 60 nm resolution through a special PZT flexure assembly.
	PCS-503 Axis Control Unit (ACU) Each of the three linear stages with PZT fine control has a cable that connects directly to any one of the three ports on the Axis Control Unit. Three full rotations of each potentiometer knob correspond to the full range of the PZT travel.
	PCS-PS-60 Power Supply The PCS-PS-60 Power Supply provides a regulated, very low noise, constant 60-volt output for the Axis Control Unit. The power supply can be shared by two micromanipulator systems to minimize cost and space consumption when multiple manipulators are required on the same microscope.

SPECIFICATIONS

FEATURES OF PCS 5000 MICROMANIPULATION SYSTEM

• Solid ceramic piezoelectric PZT actuators expand under applied voltage
• Entire assembly rotates completely forward with adjustable set stops
• Linear low-noise electronics and cables are fully shielded and carefully grounded
• 25 mm of manual travel in all three axes
• Adjustable home positions on the two rotary stages
• Nanometer-level resolution for extremely precise positioning
• Solid-state stability of (PZT) technology
• Negligible drift, and smoothness for ultra-high stability
• Adjustable set stops allow fast and easy pipette exchange
• Fine control of 150 or 300 micrometers.

-The heart of the system is the PZT Flexure Assembly which is integrated into the linear stage. The aluminum stage utilizes cross roller bearings and provides manual coarse control through a 32 thread-per-inch leadscrew with a range of 25mm. Fine control is provided through the PZT flexure with optional ranges of 150 or 300 micrometers and a resolution of below 60 nanometers.

-PZT actuators are resistant to internal thermal drift. When external thermal changes are considered, a Burleigh system contributes the same or less thermal position drift than other components such as the microscope, mounting structure and head stage. No other micromanipulator has inherently lower drift than a Burleigh micromanipulator.

Included Items:

• Burleigh Instruments PCS-5000 Series Micromanipulation System (with all components as described)
• Power Cord

OPERATIONAL FEATURES THAT MAXIMIZE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY

• The PCS-520 Micromanipulator Assembly is comprised of: three linear stages, two rotary stages (with lockable stops), angle brackets (one set), and a headstage mounting plate.
• The solid-state nature of PZT actuators produces virtually zero heat while providing smooth, predictable motion, free from backlash and drift.
• Head stages and pipettes are easily installed using the Headstage mounting plate.
• You can easily optimize the angle of approach using the rotary headstage pivot; this standard feature makes for easy set-up on upright and inverted microscopes especially useful when working space or distance is critical. Using the adjustable stop mechanism, any angle can be selected and easily repeated.