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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.

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