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Electrophysiological instruments

• Gravipull-2 micropipette and electrode puller
Catalog #: P3020

• BAB-501 microampere iontophoresis pump
Catalog #: M1150

This puller is specifically designed to pull multi- or singlebarrel pipettes for microiontophoresis and extracellular recording. The pulling force is generated by gravity using an 8-stage weight system. The sliding (lower) shaft travels up to 4" (100 mm) in vertical length providing a means to pull long-tapered multibarrel pipettes. It can be operated from either 115 VAC or 230 VAC with frequency ranging from 47 Hz to 60 Hz. The heating current is continuously regulated between 1 and 18 A at 12 VDC. Convenient halogen work light.
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A reliable constant current source for
iontophoretic deposition of dyes or track tracer materials. Excellent for marking recording sites. Current range: ±0-20 µA; maximum compliance voltage: either ±200 V or ±500 V. Requires an external power supply; see Cat# M1116. Complete with cable and manual. Available accessories include small diameter BNC cables and a power cord.
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ExAmp-20KD extracellular amplifier
Catalog #: M2300
• Union-40 nanoampere iontophoresis pump
Catalog #: M1140
Dual-channel version of the ExAmp-20KB powered by external power supply instead of batteries. Complete with headstage probe, manual and output cables. Requires external power supply; see Cat#: M1116. Available accessories include small diameter BNC cables and DC power cord.
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Precision constant current source for
intracellular deposition of tracers or for extracellular ejection of neuroactive substances. Two switch-selectable current ranges: 0-20 nA or 0-200 nA with an accuracy of 0.1 nA; max. compliance voltage: ±40V. Shipped complete with cable and manual. Requires external power supply; see Cat#: M1116. Available accessories include small diameter BNC cables and DC power cord.
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• Replacement cable for BAB-501 iontophoresis pump
Catalog #: M1051
• Replacement cable for Union-40
Catalog #: M1101
• ExAmp-20KB extracellular amplifier
Catalog #: M2100
ExAmp-20K extracellular amplifier
Catalog #: M2200
Operating on 4 standard D size batteries, this model satisfies even the finest research needs. The included headstage probe is an electrode holder in one. Built-in filters include a 60/50 Hz reject filter and are optimized for low-noise recording with carbon fiber or metal electrodes. Audible low battery test. Complete with manual and batteries. Available accessories include small diameter BNC cables.
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The unique headstage probe design provides direct electrode access that can be activated either manually or by external switching signal. Built-in filters include a 50/60 Hz reject filter and are optimized for low-noise recording with carbon fiber or metal electrodes. Requires external power supply; see Cat#: M1116 . Available accessories include small diameter BNC cables and DC power cord.
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• Replacement headstage probe for ExAmp-20KB
Catalog #: M2110
• Replacement headstage probe for ExAmp-20K
Catalog #: M2210
• International external power supply
With options of US, Euro, UK or AUS plugs
Catalog #: M1116
Replacement headstage probe for ExAmp-20KD
Catalog #: M2310

A TIP you can use:

Daisy chaining multiple units saves money and space

If you have or plan to purchase more than one externally powered units from Kation Scientific consider the configuration as shown at left. The recommended power supply (Cat.# M1116) can provide power for up to 8 of our instruments.
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Temperature controller

• TMP-5a temperature controller
Catalog #: H4100 / H4101

The TMP-5a temperature controller is designed to prevent small or medium sized experimental animals from cooling off while kept in a stereotaxic frame. The main unit controls the temperature of a heating plate placed under the experimental animal.
Heating plates fit in all stereotaxic frames. Small, medium or large sizes are recommended for mice, rats or cats (or similarly sized animals), respectively.
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Carbostar series carbon fiber electrodes

• Carbostar-1 recording electrode
Catalog #: E1011

• Carbostar-3 recording/iontophoresis electrode
Catalog #: E1031

Single barrel carbon fiber electrodes for extracellular recording and/or in vivo voltammetry.
Sold in multiples of seven in plastic boxes.

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Three barrel Carbostar-3 carbon fiber combination electrodes are sold in protective plastic boxes. Each box contains three electrodes. Recommended when recording site only is to be marked with iontophoresed tracer material or when one or two substances are to be tested on neuronal firing.
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• Carbostar-4 recording/iontophoresis electrode
Catalog #: E1041
Carbostar-6 recording/iontophoresis electrode
Catalog #: E1061

Three barrel Carbostar-3 carbon fiber combination electrodes are sold in protective plastic boxes. Each box contains three electrodes. Recommended when recording site only is to be marked with iontophoresed tracer material or when one or two substances are to be tested on neuronal firing.
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The six barrel Carbostar-6 carbon fiber combination electrodes are for extracellular recording and microiontophoresis. Recommended when up to five substances are to be tested on neuronal firing.
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Related items:
ExAmp-20KB extracellular amplifier
Union-40 nanoampere iontophoresis pump
BAB-501 microampere iontophoresis pump


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Carbostar-7S recording/iontophoresis electrode
Catalog #: E1073
Carbostar-7S electrodes are recommended when slightly bigger ejection orifices are needed. To achieve this, the carbon fiber is placed in a peripheral glass capillary tubing. Carbostar-7Ss are sold in protective plastic boxes. Each box contains three electrodes.

 


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Accessories

• BNC to BNC cable, RG-174U
Catalog #: T20-X, For complete number, substitute "X" with length choice

• DC power cable
Catalog #: T3006

Length

6" (15 cm)
12" (30 cm)
24" (61 cm)
36" (91 cm)

This DC power cable assembly features two 2.1 mm plugs connected by a parallel type cord with a striped pin indicator. Designed for providing power for multiple Kation made instruments connected in a daisy chain configuration.
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Reduce your jungle of cables by using small (0.1") diameter coaxial cables. These RG-174U cables are more flexible than those with greater diameters, allowing better visibility and handling abilities. Designed for use wherever BNC connections are employed.
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Manuals (PDF format)

BAB-500 Iontophoresis Pump (Discontinued)
BAB-501 Iontophoresis Pump
ExAmp-20KB Extracellular Amplifier
ExAmp-20K Extracellular Amplifier
ExAmp-20KD Dual-Channel Extracellular Amplifier
Gravipull-2 micropipette and electrode puller
Union-36 nanoampere iontophoresis pump (Discontinued)
Union-40 nanoampere iontophoresis pump
TMP-5a temperature controller
Using Carbostar Carbon Fiber Electrodes

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