The LN unit consists of three Mini axes that are fixed using adapters to form a complete unit. The design of the device combines flexibility, stability, high resolution, and a drift-free experience. The X-axis patch angle can be adjusted on a continuous basis. All mechanical components are equipped with grounding points. The unit is available with a turn adapter, back-fold adapter, or the fast exchange system. This precise and reliable manipulator was invented in 1993 and thanks to our service policy, first-generation systems are still used in laboratories worldwide. Up to 8 manipulators can be fitted around the optical system.

Specs:

Travel in XYZ: 25 mm

Motor resolution: 4,8 nm

Reproducibility: less than 1 micron

Weight (complete Unit): 2,2 kg

Spindel lead: 0,5 mm

Smallest reproducible step: 20 nm

The robust construction and wider body of the Mini Compact enable the device to hold and move heavy accessories such as drills, heavy headstages, or even custom-made accessories. This manipulator can also be operated coarsely, thanks to its robust design while maintaining well-known LN accuracy. The device can be mounted directly onto our round column system, V540 Stage, or directly onto the Antivibration table.

The device may also be mounted on a horizontal bar, allowing access from the top of the test area.

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LN Compact InVivo 4 axis in combination with LN Stereotaxic frame, gas anesthesia mask, and ear bars.

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LN Mini Compact, axial movement 55 mm

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LN Mini Compact InVivo 4 axes, with direct stand, InVivo arm, and rail system for accessing the electrode

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LN Mini Compact 3 axis InVitro, for LN V540 shifting table

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Package consisting of LN Compact 4 axes, remote SM10 touch, and SM10 compact control box

Specs:

Travel in XYZ, Z2: 25 mm, optional axial Z2 axis with 55 mm

Motor resolution: 4,8 nm

Reproducibility: less than 1 micron

Weight (complete Unit): 3 kg (4 axes)

Spindel lead: 0,5 mm

Smallest reproducible step: 20 nm

The LN Junior Unit is suitable for InVivo and InVitro applications. The Unit can be mounted directly onto stereotaxis frames, breadboards, columns, or our T-Slot system of the Multipatch Platform. Three or four Junior axes are linked together to form the entire unit. The unit’s design combines flexibility with stability, high resolution, and drift freedom. The x-axis patch angle can be adjusted steplessly. All mechanical components are equipped with earthing sockets. Up to 12 LN Junior Multipatch units can be placed onto the Multipatch system. Turn- or back-fold adapters are not required when using our fast exchange system.

Different versions are available with 8 mm, 16 mm, 23 mm, and 28 mm of range. That allows you to assemble the Unit depending on your needs.

Specs:

Travel in XYZ: 23 mm (standard)

Motor resolution: 3,9 nm

Reproducibility: less than 1 micron

Weight (complete Unit): from 0,7 kg

Spindel lead: 0,4 mm

Smallest reproducible step: 20 nm

By disassembling parts of the LN Junior, we were able to develop a cost-effective manipulator with the same stability, reliability, and resolution as the LN Junior itself. The main difference between Junior and Junior Compact is the alternative patch-angle. With the Junior, you can physically change the angle. The Junior Compact is built with three orthogonal axes and the patch axis is generated as a virtual movement. Because of these changes, we are able to offer the same mechanical quality at a lower price.

LNscope equipped with Bridge 500 and two LN Junior Compact

LN Junior versus LN Junior Compact on the right side

Junior Compact mounted on our stainless steel column

Specs:

Travel in XYZ: 23 mm

Motor resolution: 3,9 nm

Reproducibility: less than 1 µm

Weight (complete Unit): 860 g (with cables 1 kg)

Spindel lead: 0,4 mm

Smallest reproducible step: 20 nm