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Microscopy Platforms, Micromanipulators & Accessories

The Siskiyou range is modular by design enabling the construction of complex platforms around the wide range of microscopes used in electrophysiology laboratories today. Multi-axis manipulators allow probe access to samples for patch clamping, microinjection and sample stimulation.

NEW Perfusion Chamber Shuttle

NEW Micromanipulator Slide

Microscope Translator

NEW Motorized Microscope Focus Drive

NEW Pipette Puller

Repeatable rotation Base

Repeatable Probe Clamps & Pipette Holders

NEW Headstage Mount & Probe Clamp

NEW Ultra Stable Pipette Holder

Perfusion Chambers & Adapters

Tissue Slicer

Grounding Block

MED64 multielectrode array electrophysiology system

The MED64 System (aka Panasonic MED System), based on microelectrode array technology, will enable you to stimulate and record responses from different areas within a biological sample over days, weeks and months with simple operation. Get reliable, long-term, continuous recording and two-dimensional, real-time analysis of neuronal/myocardial activity. The MED64 is a complete, fully integrated solution. Biological acute or culture preparation are placed directly into the MED probe. The MED64 System is comprised of four components: an integrated amplifier, probe, connector, and a choice of two different software programs (PerformerT or ConductorT) for data acquisition and analysis. Multi-electrode arrays (MEA) are widely used in electrophysiology studies of the central (CNS: e.g. Cortex, Hippocampus; retina, Suprachiasmatic Nucleus, SCN) and peripheral (PNS: e.g. Dorsal Root Ganglion, DRG) nervous system, as well as myocardial and other excitable tissue (e.g. smooth muscle).

More detailed descriptions of the applications for the MED64 system can be found here

Microscopes

Our microscope product line comes from GX Microscopes and offers a wide range of models from stereos to inverted fluorescence at very affordable prices.

The full product line can be seen here, while a selection of our more popular models is described below.

Upright Biological
L2000 [pdf] Our most popular research grade microscope family and also the most versatile with options available for darkfield, phase contrast, and epi-fluorescence. Choice of binocular or trinolcular head with high quality plan achromatic objectives.
L3000 [pdf] The latest in the range, these microscopes combine high quality imaging with ergonomic styling and value for money. Available as both binocular & trinocular and with options including darkfield & phase contrast.
Stereo Zoom
XTL101-3 [pdf] XTL-101 has a zoom range 0.7x - 4.2x via a conveniently placed control knob. Integrated base and incident illumination allow many different types of specimen to be observed. The XTL range is available with several different bases and illumination options plus screw-in auxiliary objectives to change the overal magnification. A trinocular head is available with C mount camera adapter.
Inverted Biological
XDS-2 [pdf] An advanced instrument suitable for observation of living specimens in culture and examination of microtitre wells. The XDS-2 inverted microscope features an ergonomic smooth running mechanical stage and long working distance condenser and objectives. Phase contrast is provided as standard.