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Home » Imaging Components » Physiology Platforms » Manual Z Deck Ultra-Stable Platform
Motorized Z Deck ultra-stable electrophysiology platform with XY stepper motor stage

Manual Z Deck Ultra-Stable Platform


Electrophysiology Platform with Manual XY Stage

The Z Deck electrophysiology platform with manual XY stage is designed for applications that are sensitive to electrical noise.

It provides users with an ultra-stable platform that allows full access for micromanipulation. The manual XY stage offers 65 mm of travel in both directions.

The height is quickly and easily adjusted for use with different sample sizes from thin samples to whole animal imaging.

This platform is compatible with Nikon, Evident/Olympus and other brands of microscope. See the product compatibility tab for options.

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Data sheet
  • Fully locking pneumatic piston towers ensure stability while raising and lowering the platform
  • No tools are required to adjust the height
  • Change between thin sample and whole animal imaging height in seconds
  • Easy access for mounting additional micromanipulators and stereotaxic instruments
Z Deck Travel 60 mm
Vibration Table Compatibility 1/4-20 or 6 mm
XY Travel 65 mm x 65 mm
Spacers Provided 1 condenser, 4 pillar spacers
  • HZ201 Adapter insert Plate allowing any standard insert to be attached
  • HZ202 Solid insert plate
  • HZ203 Nikon 108mm ring insert plate
  • HZ204 Olympus 110mm ring insert plate

ZDeck-Manual-Datasheet-1.pdf

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Nikon-EN-US-Sales-Guide.pdf

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Evident-Olympus-EN-US-Sales-Guide.pdf

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OptionManufacturerCompatibilityNotes
ZDP12MKEvident/OlympusBX51WI, BX61WI
ZDN12MKNikonFN1, Ni-E (focusing nosepiece)

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