Model 900LS (Lazy Susan) Small Animal Stereotaxic Instrument is an adaptation of our
Model 900 Small Animal Stereotaxic Instrument.
The unique style base plate allows the entire base
plate with "U" frame to be rotated through 360°,
easily changing its position for the researchers
access to the experiment at hand. There is a
locking screw that allows the unit to be secured
in place.
The instrument consists of a rugged "U" frame to
which is affixed a Model 960 three-dimensional
Electrode Manipulator. Model 1770 Standard
Electrode Holder with corner clamp is included.
Manipulator X,Y, Z adjustment - Metric scale
80 mm travel, calibrated 0.1 mm vernier scale.
Angle adjustment - Fully universal joint calibrated
on two planes for access from any angle. Vertical
alignment pin can be removed for angled settings
from 0° - 90° either side of vertical.
Rotation adjustment - Manipulator swivel base
can be rotated up to 360°. Manipulator X/Z axis
can be repositioned at 90° increments.
The stereotaxic frame is mounted to a 17” L x 10" W
base plate and is elevated to bring ear bar height
to 50 mm. Ear bar slots on the "U" frame have
0.1 mm verniers for ease in centering an animal.
Ear bar zero to posterior end of base plate is
8.763".
Model 920 Rat Adaptor features include a nose
and tooth bar assembly offering various
stereotaxic adjustments.
Dorsal/Ventral adjustment dial - Calibrated in
100 micron increments, 1 mm per revolution.
Dorsal/Ventral adjustment - 30 mm
Dorsal - 10 mm above ear bar zero
Ventral - 20 mm below ear bar zero
Adaptor Plate A/P adjustment - 44 mm
Ear Bars - Model 957 18° Tip Rat Ear Bars
included (6.3 mm square with 35 mm of calibration).
Refer to Table of Contents for a complete list
of stereotaxic accessories.
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Model 900LS Standard Accessories
(supplied with Model 900LS)
Model 900 Stereotaxic "U" Frame Assembly
Model 900-E Lazy Susan Base Plate
(17" L x 10" W)
Model 920 Rat Adaptor including one set of
Model 957 18° Tip Rat Ear Bars
Model 960 Electrode Manipulator (0.1 mm res.)
including Model 1770 Electrode Holder with
corner clamp
Our instruments were designed for versatility. Any standard accessory, that is not required, can be omitted and the appropriate accessories can be added for your specific research.

- Quality, versatility and ability to perform are guaranteed by David Kopf Instruments.
- Combines student level operating simplicity with research quality and accuracy.
- Permits accurate and reliable stereotaxic placement.
- Several atlases in current use are based on the Kopf Model 900's dependable parameters.
- Modular accessories allow for expansion of instrument capabilities.
- Adaptable for use with a wide variety of small animals.
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