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Model 902 Dual Small Animal Stereotaxic Instrument |
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Model 902 Small Animal Stereotaxic Instrument originally designed by David Kopf Instruments in 1963, is a versatile, easy-to-use instrument that facilitates proper alignment of small animals for the stereotaxic placement of electrodes, micropipettes, cannula and other devices. The precise manner in which the instrument is built and assembled assures that the researcher will be able to make precise placements. Precise alignment of the slides assures smooth movements resulting in correct use of the atlases. The instrument consists of the standard Kopf rugged "U" frame assembly. Affixed to the "U" frame are two Model 960 three-dimensional Electrode Manipulators. Model 1770 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. |
Model 902 Standard Accessories(supplied with Model 902)Model 900 Stereotaxic "U" Frame Assembly Model 900-C Base Plate (17" L x 10" W) Model 920 Rat Adaptor including one set of 2-Model 960 Electrode Manipulators (0.1 mm res.) including Model 1770 Electrode Holders 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.
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