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MPC-385 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 3.21K (20201120)
3.4 Other Accessories
You may have received one or more accessories for mounting your MP-285/M and/or
modifying the headstage mount to the manipulator (i.e. rotating base, microscope stage
mount, gantry stand, dovetail extension). Setup of these accessories is normally covered in
documentation accompanying the accessory.
If you intend to use the right-angle adapter (285300) with your MP-285/M in order to rotate
the manipulator 90 degrees, please see “Instructions used in Special Installations Only”
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3.5 Minimizing Electrical Noise
We are aware of one potential noise source that users coupling their MP-385 with high-gain,
high-input impedance, electrophysiological recording amplifiers may experience. Under
certain circumstances, the manipulator and/or the drive cable coming from the controller
may act as an antenna picking up electric field noise from nearby electrical equipment and
bringing it into your setup. Grounding the manipulator will largely eliminate this noise
source. Try to attach to one of the silver Phillips-head screws on the side of one or more of
the axes. It should be noted that the manipulator produces negligible electrical noise when it
is not moving because it is powered by a linear power supply with no AC current present.
3.6 Instructions Used in Special Installations Only
3.6.1 Installing and Using the Right-Angle Adapter (285300)
Open the swing-out gate and remove it from the front of the MP-285/M by removing the four
Phillips-head screws. Next, install the right-angle adapter on the front of the MP-285/M
using the supplied M3-0.5 hex head screws. Finally, install the swing out gate on the right-
angle adapter using the four Phillips-head screws. With the right angle in place, the
manipulator (right-handed) can be turned 90 degrees clockwise so that its bulk faces to the
right instead of the back of your microscope.
Having made the 90-degree rotation all the manual aspects of the manipulator will work
normally. If you wish to use the automated features and diagonal movement mode of the MP-
285/M you will need to change the configuration of the controller. To learn how to do this,
please call Sutter at 415-883-0128 or email info@sutter.com.
3.6.2 Instructions for Changing Handedness
It is possible to change handedness of the MP-285 mechanical. If you wish to do this, please
contact Sutter Instruments for details. If you wish, Sutter can change the handedness for
you. We will charge for shipping onl y.
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