MPC-385 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 3.21K (20201120)
Figure 3-3. Headstage mounting.
Older Axon and Heka headstages mount using the 4-inch dovetail (X285204) and a plastic
plate. A typical headstage of this type is shown mounted in a right-handed MP-285/M (right
panel). The plastic plate used with the 4-inch dovetail is shown in the left panel of the figure
and the holes are indicated to mount common headstages. Additional holes could be easily
added to accommodate less common headstage footprints.
Connection to 4 inch dovetail:
( 3 holes, D)
EPC7,8 & 9: 1-1/16" x 2-7/32"
(2 holes, A & B)
C
V-4: 1-1/8" x 1-15/16"
(4 holes, B & C)
A
B
C
C
C
D
D D
Figure 3-4. Using a dovetail for headstage mounting.
Rod mounted headstages and micro tools are accommodated by use of a rod clamp that fits
into the dovetail (not shown). All the headstage adapters and mounting hardware are
included with the manipulator and are shipped in a zip lock plastic bag.
Sutter Instrument IPA headstage