In touch with life - Eppendorf
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Microinjection and manipulation of cells<br />
TransferMan® NK 2<br />
<strong>Eppendorf</strong> TwinTip-Holder for TransferMan NK 2<br />
8 | <strong>In</strong>struments | Cell Technology<br />
Product features<br />
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<strong>In</strong>tegrated coarse and fine manipulator <strong>with</strong> proportional<br />
control via central joystick<br />
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Work range: 20 mm per axis<br />
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Programmable Z-axis limit for defined injection level<br />
avoids capillary breakage<br />
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Automated home function for rapid capillary exchange<br />
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Precise and graduated adjustment of toolholder for<br />
bent holding and injection needles<br />
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Ergonomic adjustment of work radius <strong>with</strong> turn dial<br />
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Recall of three stored radii (coarse/fine/extra-fine)<br />
at the press of a button<br />
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Storage of three independent work positions<br />
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Menu-controlled programming via display<br />
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Storage and recall of user profiles<br />
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External control for automatic processes*<br />
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Can be adapted to all common microscopes<br />
* The connection of the PC is made via a zero modem cable <strong>with</strong> an elbow plug (SubD9, female,)<br />
e.g. PC cable update, order no. 920005837<br />
Data rate: 19,200 Bit/s<br />
The RS 232 data port must only be connected to devices conforming to the IEC 950/EN 60950<br />
(UL1950) standards.<br />
Product features of TwinTip-Holder 2 for TransferMan NK 2<br />
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For special manipulation techniques e.g.<br />
blastomere biopsy<br />
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For independent control of two capillaries<br />
on one TransferMan NK 2<br />
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Control via Piezo stacks<br />
Applications<br />
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Micromanipulation of suspension cells<br />
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Transgenic animals<br />
– Pronuclear injection<br />
– ES cell transfer<br />
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Nuclear transfer<br />
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Reproductive medicine<br />
– ICSI<br />
– Biopsy techniques, e.g. PGD or Polar body biopsy<br />
Description<br />
The TransferMan NK 2 combines simplicity and innovation in<br />
a user-friendly system that satisfies even the most sophisticated<br />
user requirements. Precision proportional kinetics allows<br />
intuitive operation. Smart functions, such as storage and recall<br />
of positions, allows the most complex micromanipulation<br />
techniques to be carried out rapidly, easily and precisely.<br />
Rely on the TransferMan NK 2 to increase your throughput and<br />
productivity. It is easy to learn and the most ergonomic system<br />
on the market. You will be up and running on the day of install.<br />
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U.S. Patent 6,673,086<br />
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U.S. Patent 6,159,199<br />
Order from your authorized <strong>Eppendorf</strong> dealer.<br />
Product appearance, specifications, and/or prices are subject to change <strong>with</strong>out notice.