Stereotaxic for Rat and Mouse, Single Manipulator, Portable. (Basic module)

Cat No.: RWD-68809 Description

The 68809 Portable Rat and Mouse Stereotaxic Instrument represents a significant advancement in stereotaxic design, eliminating the traditional U-shaped frame to create a more accessible and versatile platform for neuroscience research. This single-manipulator system offers 100μm precision in a space-efficient configuration, providing expanded operational workspace while maintaining the stability and accuracy required for precise brain targeting in both rats and mice.
 

Features:

• Innovative Open Architecture Design:
  The unique frameless design significantly expands the operational workspace around the animal, enhancing access for surgical instruments, microscopes, and imaging equipment—critical for complex neurosurgical procedures.

• Multi-Species Compatibility:
  Adaptor and ear bars are fully interchangeable, accommodating both rats and mice of various sizes with the appropriate accessories (68087 Mouse Adaptor or 68088 Rat Adaptor, sold separately).

• Precision Skull Leveling System:
  Features adaptors with 0-55mm height adjustment range and ear bars with 0-45mm adjustment range, enabling precise dorsal-ventral alignment of the skull regardless of animal size.

• Laboratory-Grade Precision:
  Achieves 100μm (0.1mm) resolution in all dimensions with non-digital measurement, providing the accuracy required for stereotaxic targeting of brain regions.

• Enhanced Stability Engineering:
  Dual-lead screw design ensures smooth, stable, and accurate manipulation with minimal backlash, preventing drift during delicate stereotaxic procedures.

• Comprehensive Range of Motion:
  Provides 80mm working distance in each dimension with 180° vertical rotation and 360° horizontal rotation, enabling access to virtually any brain region from multiple angles.

• Temperature-Resistant Performance:
  Maintains calibrated accuracy and smooth operation across variable laboratory temperatures, ensuring consistent results in different environmental conditions.

• Error-Prevention Design Elements:
  Unique anti-clockwise UP mark on adjustment knobs prevents incorrect operation, while separate vertical lock and fixing knobs ensure secured positioning at any angle.

Technical Specifications:

• Resolution: 100μm (0.1mm) in all three axes

• Base Plate Dimensions: 400mm × 255mm

• Distance Between Ear Bar and Base Plate: 35.5mm

• Ear Bar Scale Range: 35mm with 1mm resolution

• Vertical Adjustment Range (Adaptor): 30mm (+10mm to -20mm) with 0.1mm resolution

• Working Distance: 80mm in all axes (anterior-posterior, medial-lateral, dorsal-ventral)

• Vertical Rotation: 180° with locking at any angle

• Horizontal Rotation: 360° with locking at any angle

• Manipulator: Single 3-axis manipulator (left-handed, model 68401)

• Base Model: 68867S

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