NeuroNexus offers insertion tools for both automatic, micron-precise insertions, as well as manual insertions with a stereotaxic frame.
Insertion Tools
Automatic Insertion Tool
The IST-Motor is a computer-controlled insertion tool developed to allow precise, micron-accurate probe insertions. The IST-Motor is designed to interface directly with standard stereotaxic frames. To complement the macro-scale adjustments of a stereotaxic frame, the IST-Motor is capable of 50 mm of movement. Insertion speed is adjustable between 0.22 µm/s – 8 mm/s, and insertion can be performed by absolute position or in increments as small as 0.05 µm.
Specifications
| Insertion Speed | 0.5 µm/s – 8 mm/s |
| Travel Range | 0 – 50 mm |
| Step Size | 0.05 µm |
| Dimensions | 150 mm (L) x 30 mm (W) x 20 mm (H) |
| Probe Attachment | Varies by probe (see below); Vacuum tip (Matrix Array) |
| Insertion Tool Attachment | Stereotaxic manipulator |
Manual Insertion Tools
Manual Insertion tools attach to the probe package and terminate with a 2 mm rod. To attach the 2 mm rod to a standard Kopf 7.9 mm stereotactic frame, you will need an adaptor (IST-ADPT). Custom rods with a diameter less than 8 mm are also available.
Ordering Information
| IST-ADPT | Adaptor to connect 2 mm mounting rod to 7.9 mm stereotactic frame |
| IST-CM | CM16 and CM32 insertion tool |
| IST-CM_Kit | Includes IST-CM and IST-ADPT |
| IST-NNC | O-Series insertion tool |
| IST-NNC_Kit | IST-NNC and IST-ADPT |