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Product Overview 2017

Electrophysiology Electrochemistry

Home of Patch Clamping • Tools for Electrochemistry

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About us

Further Reading

HEKA is distributor of

S-Probe

For over 45 years HEKA has designed and manufactured sophisticated instrumentation and software for biomedical and industrial research applications. Through the years HEKA has achieved an unparalleled reputation for precision and quality. Medical, pharmaceutical and industrial research facilities world-wide rely on HEKA ingenuity for their discoveries.Throughout these years there have been many changes in research, instrumentation and software. The one constant that has remained the same is our commitment, to bring innovative technology to our most important business partner, our customer. HEKA is a select group of engineers, biomedical researchers, and computer scientists who pride themselves on the quality of HEKA products and customer support. HEKA offers complete pre- and post-sales technical support, and takes care of each customer. In every way, HEKA provides solutions.

HEKA is proud to present the new S-Probe headstage. This is the smallest headstage available worldwide supporting a wide range of patch clamping applications. See page 7 for more details.

Additional information such as manuals, technical specifications and PDF brochures for most HEKA products listed in this catalog can be downloaded directly from our web site at www.heka.com.

Throughout the catalog yellow arrows indicate products compatible with electrophysiology applications, green arrows indicate products that can be used for electrochemistry applications.

WARNER INSTRUMENTS - www.warneronline.comWarner Instruments product lines cover chambers, temperature control, perfusion systems, microinjectors, capillary glass, cameras, light sources and more.

SUTTER INSTRUMENT COMPANY - www.sutter.comHEKA is sales partner of Sutter in Germany, Austria, USA, Canada and Latin America. The Sutter product range covers pipette pullers, micromanipulators, microscope translation systems, light sources, wave-length switcher, filter wheels, shutters and instrumentation for microinjection. Please contact HEKA directly for quotations.

SENSAPEX - www.sensapex.comHEKA is sales partner of Sensapex worldwide. Sensapex provides very small motorized manipulators. Please contact HEKA directly for quotations.

ALA SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS INC. - www.alascience.comHEKA is sales partner for products manufactured by ALA Scientific. The product range covers bath and local perfusion systems, perfusion outlet manifolds, coater/polisher microforge, whole cell perfusion system, fluid level controller, etc. Please contact HEKA directly for quotations.

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Product OverviewContents

Patch Clamp Amplifiers • Computer Controlled Amplifiers ________4 • Manually and Computer

Controlled Amplifier___________________6

Two-electrode Clamp Amplifiers ________6

Electrophysiology Accessories __________7

Potentiostats / Galvanostats • Computer Controlled Potentiostats / Galvanostats ____________8 • Manually Controlled Potentiostats / Galvanostats ____________9 Electrochemical Accessories ___________10

Acquisition Hardware • Acquisition Interfaces ________________11 • Host Interface Boards ________________11

Software • Acquisition & Analysis________________12 • Imaging Software ___________________13 • Additional Software __________________14

Pipette and Electrode Manufacturing • Pipette Puller _______________________15 • Holders ____________________________15 • Electrodes __________________________16

Electrochemical Cells • Electrochemical Cells ________________18 • Electrodes __________________________18

Electric Shielding • Farady Cages _______________________19

Complete Systems • Automated Patch Clamp _____________ 20 • Electrochemical Probe Scanner (SECM) ______________ 20 • ElProScan Options __________________ 21 • ElProScan Product Versions __________ 22 • Patch Clamp Systems _______________ 22

Additional Products __________________ 23

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Computer Controlled Amplifiers

The EPC 10 USB Family - The fully computer controlled patch clamp amplifiers of the EPC 10 USB family are integrated with the LIH 8+8 A/D D/A data acquisition interface and connected to the computer via a USB 2.0 host interface.

EPC 10 USB patch clamp amplifierOne patch clamp amplifier with a built-in USB LIH 8+8 interface.

EPC 10 USB Double patch clamp amplifierTwo patch clamp amplifiers with a built-in USB LIH 8+8 interface.

EPC 10 USB Triple patch clamp amplifierThree patch clamp amplifiers with a built-in USB LIH 8+8 interface.

EPC 10 USB Quadro patch clamp amplifierFour patch clamp amplifiers with a built-in USB LIH 8+8 interface.

Patch Clamp Amplifiers

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EPC 10 USB Options

Extended patch clamp amplifier systems

Parallel Extension:Two EPC 10 USB or one EPC 10 USB and one data acquisi-tion interface (e.g. LIH 8+8) can be connected to extend the number of recording channels. Any combination of EPC 10 USB amplifiers and LIH 8+8 interface is possible.

Patch Clamp Amplifiers

Example 1 - EPC 10 Double USB + EPC 10 Single USB amplifier

Example 2 - EPC 10 Triple USB amplifier + LIH 8+8 interface

Example 3 - 2 x EPC 10 Quadro USB amplifier

3 Probes

8 Probes

3 Probes + 9 A/D In +5 D/A Out

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A patch clamp amplifier for manual and computer controlled operation.

EPC 800 USB Dual-control patch clamp amplifierWith manual and computer control via USB 2.0 interface, compatible with any data acquisition system.

Patch Clamp Amplifier

Manually and Computer Controlled Amplifier

Computer Controlled Two-Electrode Clamp Amplifier

iTEV 90 Multi-Electrode clamp amplifierAmplifier system including three electrodes (current, voltage, field compensation) with LIH 8+8 interface in one housing.

Third Electrode for iTEV 90 amplifierThe iTEV 90 comes with an additional current electrode, which can be used for extra-cellu-lar field compensation, or as an additional intracellular current injecting electrode.

A fully computer controlled two-electrode clamp amplifier system that provides automated test and calibration routines. The iTEV 90 has the LIH 8+8 interface built-in and is controlled by the PATCHMASTER software.

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Electrophysiology Accessories

S-Probe HeadstageThe unique feature of the S-Probe is the significantly reduced size and weight compared to our standard headstages. This allows for compat-ibility with a wider range of applications, especially when experimental space is limited or where the weight of the headstage itself matters. The electrical specifications of the S-Probe are identical to our standard Red Star Headstage, with the added feature of an optional bath sense connection enabling operation in 3-electrode mode (with EPC 10 USB only), see 3-Electrode Mode headstage.It is compatible with a new EPC 10 USB or EPC 800 USB amplifier and is also available as an upgrade. Check with our support team to find out if this headstage is supported by your HEKA patch clamp amplifier.

Patch Amperometry HeadstageThis headstage is for an EPC 10 USB patch clamp amplifier patch clamp amplifier with ground routing switchable between GND plug and BNC shield. It is compatible with typical patch amperometry electrode hold-ers and can be used in combination with an EPC 10 Double USB patch clamp amplifier for combined patch amperometry and on-cell capacitance measurements.It is available with a new EPC 10 USB or sold separately as additional headstage to upgrade an EPC 10 USB.

3-Electrode Mode HeadstageThis headstage supports a third potential measuring electrode. The potential between reference and ground electrode is measured and automatically added to the potential between working and ground electrode. Typical applications are:• accounting for changing liquid junction potentials,• precise electrochemical measurements.It is available with a new EPC 10 USB or as additional headstage to upgrade an EPC 10 USB patch clamp amplifier (revision “N” and later).

TESC Model CellA model circuit simulating two electrodes measuring from the same cell.

TETC Model CellModel circuit for verification of double patch configurations. The model circuit connects two probe inputs simulating two electrodes measuring from the two cells.

PSA-12 USB tone generatorA sound generating device for monitoring the seal resistance with EPC 9, EPC 10 amplifiers or ITC-16, ITC-18, LIH 1600, ITC-1600 interfaces.

Hybrid Stage for Inverted and Upright Microscopes The Hybrid Stage for Microscopy provides a stable platform for patch clamp studies and other experiments. The XY-translator can be used manually or with motorized control. Two different platforms are available to meet the requirements for inverted and upright microscopes.

Gantry Stage TowerThis replacement of the conventional microscope stage on upright and inverted microscopes. This tower minimizes vibration and drift. It is compatible with Sutter Instrument micromanipulators and configurable to match perfusion chamber adapters.

Patch Clamp Accessories

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Computer Controlled Potentiostats / Galvanostats

The PG 600 USB family - The computer-controlled potentiostats/galvanostats come with a fully integrated LIH 8+8 data acquisition interface and can be controlled by POTMASTER that works under Windows or Mac OS.

The PG 300 USB family - The PG 300 USB family - It comes with the same acquisition interface and therefore is controlled by POTMASTER running under Windows and Mac OS. The analog amplifier section has different current ranges and compliance voltages.

PG 610 USB Potentiostat / GalvanostatCurrent ranges from 20 nA up to 100 mA, compliance voltage up to 10 V.

PG 612 USB Bipotentiostat / BigalvanostatThe instruments has two amplifier sections which are identical to the PG 610 USB.

PG 618 USB Bipotentiostat / BigalvanostatThe instruments has two amplifier sections. One of which is identical to the PG 610 USB. The second amplifier sup-ports current ranges from 50 pA up to 2 uA and a compliance voltage of up to 5 V.

PG 310 USB Potentiostat / GalvanostatMax. current ±2 A, compliance voltage ±20 V. Optional: external preamplifier EPA for low noise current measurements < 100 nA.

PG 390 USB Potentiostat / GalvanostatDesigned for low conductive electrolytes. Max. current ±1 A, compliance voltage ±90 V.

PG 340 USB Bipotentiostat / Galvanostat2 independent working electrodes (ring, disk). Max. current ±2 A at ring and disk, compliance voltage ±20 V. Optional: 2 external preamplifiers (EPA) for low noise current measurements < 100 nA.

Potentiostats / Galvanostats

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Manually Controlled Potentiostats / Galvanostats

These potentiostats / galvanostats do not have a built-in data acquisition interface. All HEKA manually con-trolled potentiostats / galvanostats include a serial interface RS-232 which enables digital remote control. HEKA also provides the software PGMASTER for control of the potentiostats / galvanostats free of charge.

PG 410 Potentiostat / GalvanostatMax. current ±2 A, compliance voltage ±20 V, 1 digital display for current or voltage, 2 precision po-tentiometers for adjusting initial potential / current.

PG 490 Potentiostat / GalvanostatDesigned for low conductive electrolytes, max. current ±1 A, compliance voltage ±90 V, 1 digital display for current or voltage, 2 precision potentiometers for adjusting initial potential / current.

PG 510 Potentiostat / GalvanostatMax. current ±2 A, compliance voltage ±20 V, 2 separate digital displays for current and voltage, analog scan generator for poten-tiostatic and galvanostatic ramps.

PG 590 Potentiostat / GalvanostatDesigned for low conductive electrolytes, max. current ±1 A, compliance voltage ±90 V, 2 separate digital displays for current and voltage, analog scan generator for potentiostatic and galvanostatic ramps.

Potentiostats / Galvanostats

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Electrochemical Accessories

EPA - External PreamplifierTo be used with a PG 310 USB or PG 340 USB for low noise measurements in current ranges 100 pA, 1 nA, 10 nA and 100 nA. The EPA works in potentiostatic and galvanostatic modes and provides an additional input for a low current working electrode.

HCB 50 - High Current BoosterCan be used with all HEKA potentiostats / galvanostats and other third-party potentiostats for currents up to 50 A at 10 V, per-manently short circuit protected.

MC 300 Model CellA model circuit for all HEKA potentiostats / galvanostats for current ranges from 1 μA to 10 A. The circuit includes different ca-pacitors forming various Randle circuits. The cell can be used for testing the potentiostat and for calibrating the current ranges for impedance measurements.

MC 300-LC Model CellModel circuit for the current ranges 100 pA, 1 nA, 10 nA, and 100 nA, for use with the external preamplifier EPA.

Potentiostats / Galvanostats

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Acquisition Interfaces

Host Interface Boards

InstruTECH LIH 8+8 Data Acquisition InterfaceExpandable 16-bit multi-channel data acquisition interface use a Windows PC or Apple computer via a USB 2.0 interface. Provid-ing 4 D/A outputs, 8 A/D inputs, 16 digital inputs and 16 digital outputs, all inductively isolated.

InstruTECH ITC-18 Data Acquisition Interface16-bit data acquisition interface with 4 D/A outputs, 8 simultaneous sampling A/D inputs (each with a program-mable gain amplifier), 16 digital inputs and 32 digital outputs, all optically isolated. It works with Windows PC or Apple computer.

Host Interfaces available for ITC-18• PCI-18: 5 Volt PCI host inter-

face card including SC-18 cable• PCI-18V3: 3.3 Volt PCI / PCI-X

host interface card including SC-18 cable• USB-18: USB 2.0 host inter-

face including SC-18/12 and USB cable

Acquisition Hardware

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Acquisition & Analysis

PATCHMASTER Acquisition Software for ElectrophysiologySupports all HEKA amplifier and data acquisition hardware. Multi-channel stimulation / acquisition software with programmable experimental control and automation, software lock-in amplifier and photometry extension.

Runs on MS Windows 7, 8 and 10 and Apple OS 10.6 or newer

POTMASTER Acquisition Software for ElectrochemistryHighly flexible stimulation /acquisition software with scan generator, data acquisition and online analysis. Supports various electrochemical methods and can accomodate new user programmed methods.

Runs on MS Windows 7, 8 and 10 and Apple OS 10.6 or newer

CHARTMASTERGeneral Acquisition SoftwareMulti-purpose stimulation / acquisition software including programmable experimental control and automation, software lock-in and photometry extension.

Runs on MS Windows 7, 8 and 10 and Apple OS 10.6 or newer

Software

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FITMASTER Analysis SoftwareAnalysis tool and curve-fitting module optimized for data acquired with PATCHMASTER, CHARTMASTER or POTMASTER. • current-voltage curve analysis• inhibition and activation

analysis• dose response curve fitting• single channel analysis• action potential analysis and event detection• fitting to user defined equations• power spectra analysis

Runs on MS Windows 7, 8 and 10 and Apple OS 10.6 or newer

Acquisition & Analysis

Software

SmartLUXExtension to support synchro-nized sample illumination and image acquisition for the software packages PATCHMASTER, POTMASTER and CHARTMASTER. SmartLUX software supports a number of camera models from the following manufacturers:• Andor Technology• QImaging• Jenoptik• Photometrics• Hamamatsu

Other cameras that support bulb trigger mode may also be compatible, in addition. Please contact HEKA technical support for details.

Imaging Software

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EPCMASTERTo use fully computer controlled patch clamp amplifiers in conjunction with a custom data acquisition system, HEKA provides EPCMASTER for control of the amplifier functions.

Runs on MS Windows 7, 8 and 10 and Apple OS 10.6 or newer

PGMASTERTo use any of the PG 300 family of potentiostats / galvanostats in conjunction with a custom data acquisition system, HEKA provides PGMASTER for control of the amplifier functions.

Runs on MS Windows 7, 8 and 10 and Apple OS 10.6 or newer

Additional Software

Software

LIH_XOPsSoftware for IGOR PRO to con-trol InstruTECH data acquisition interfaces. IGOR PRO XOP’s for controlling InstruTECH data acquisition interfaces. The LIH XOPs are also available for 64-bit.

EPC DLLC-DLL to integrate HEKA amplifiers and data acquisition systems in customer software. Includes documentation and use of the support hotline. The EPC DLL is available for 64 bit.

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PIP 6 Pipette PullerTemperature controlled pipette puller with alignment tool for manufacturing pipettes.

• very easy to use• two independent temperature

settings• Filament temperature ranging

from 300 – 1900 °C

Pipette HolderHEKA pipette holders are available for glass capillaries with an outer diameter of 1.0, 1.3, 1.5, 1.7 and 2.0 mm.

Microelectrode HolderConnects microelectrodes or carbon fiber electrodes with a gold-plated connector pin to the headstage of a HEKA amplifier. Holders are available for electrodes with outer diameters of 2.0 or 2.7 mm.

Pipette Puller

Holders

Pipette and Electrode Manufacturing

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Platinum Microdisk ElectrodesThe electroactive core is completely surrounded by glass allowing the electrodes to be used in strong acids and aggres-sive organic solvents. Available diameters and RG values are:

Gold Microdisk Electrodes, 10 µm and 25 µmThe electroactive core is com-pletely surrounded by glass al-lowing the electrodes to be used in strong acids and aggressive organic solvents. The electroac-tive diameter is 10 µm, the RG value approximately 3, and the length approximately 8 cm.

Carbon Fiber Microdisk Electrodes, 4.7 µm and 11 µmCarbon fiber microelectrode is completely surrounded by glass. The electroactive diameter is 4.7 µm, the RG value approximately 3, and the length approximately 8 cm.The surface is polished as a micro disc. This carbon fiber electrode uses no polymers and glues to isolate the core of the carbon fiber. Therefore the elec-trodes can be used in aggressive chemical media like acids and organic solvents (methylene chloride, acetonitrile).

Note:The RG value is the ratio of the total tip radius over the radius of the electroactive disk. Length ap-proximately 8 cm. The electrode can be connected to a preampli-fier with a HEKA Microelectrode Holder (d=2.0 mm).

Electrodes

Pipette and Electrode Manufacturing

Nominal Diameter

Electroactive Diameter

RG Value

0.5 µm 100 – 500 nm ~251 µm 500 – 1000 nm ~2510 µm 10 µm ~325 µm 25 µm ~2

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Pipette and Electrode Manufacturing

Electrodes

Carbon Fiber MicroelectrodesManufactured with the an-odic electrophoretic deposition of paint (EDP) method. The electrode is 5 μm in diameter. It comes with a gold plated pin connected. It is ready to use with HEKA Microelectrode Holder for electrode with outer diameter of 2.7 mm. The pack size is 10.

MHK 1 Electrode Polisher Portable, speed-controlled electrode polisher for use with standard upright or dissection microscopes. For abrasion, polishing and rejuvenation of all types of glass-insulated, disk-shaped ultramicroelectrodes / microelectrodes (30 nm – 100 µm).

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ECC 7 Electrochemical CellComplete electrochemical cell including connections for a thermostat and for long-term experiments working under inert gas conditions.

ECC 8 Electrochemical Cell Complete single wall electro- chemical cell. The cell can be connected to any potentiostat / galvanostat and comes with a stage insert that is compatible with ElProScan systems.

Counter ElectrodeCounter electrode made of plati-num with Teflon body including one shielded electrode cable.

Pseudo Reference ElectrodeAg/AgCl pseudo reference elec-trode with Teflon body for organic solvents including one shielded electrode cable.

Reference ElectrodeCan be configured as saturated Calomel Electrode with Hager-Luggin capillary.

Electrochemical Cells

Electrodes for Electrochemical Cells

Electrochemical Cells

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Faraday CageStand-alone Faraday cage, outer dimensions (H x W x D): (190 x 110 x 83) cm / (74.8 x 43.3 x 32.7) inches.

Front Door OptionUpgrade the Faraday cage with two front doors.

Demountable Faraday Cage Stand-alone Faraday cage, outer dimensions (H x W x D): (190 x 100 x 100) cm / (74.8 x 39.4 x 39.4) inches. Parts are demountable to simplify transportation.

Demountable Large Faraday CageStand-alone Faraday cage, outer dimensions (H x W x D): (192,5 x 130 x 100) cm / (75.8 x 51.2 x 39.4) inches. Parts are demountable to simplify transportation.

Table Top Faraday CageThe Faraday cage has one front door which can optionally be placed to the left or right side. Cable ducts are provided on all sides. A contact strip for ground connectors is built-in. The cage has a massive base plate made of steel. Outer dimensions (H x W x D): (86 x 56 x 59) cm / (33.9 x 22.0 x 23.2) inches.

Faraday Cages

Electric Shielding

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ELP 3 - System Complete

ESC - ElProScan ControllerThe real time clock of the ElProScan system integrates the control electronic with driver boards for motor axis and piezo for X/Y/Z. Optionally, the ESC controller can be equipped with shear force electronics.

• Scanning Ion Conductance Microscopy (SICM) • Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy (SECM) • Scanning Electrochemical Cell Microscopy (SECCM) • Scanning Microcapillary Contact Method (SMCM) • Simultaneous Surface Topography Mapping (Non-contact Mode) • Synchronized Fluorescence Imaging • Synchronized Scanning Photoelectrochemical Microscopy

Electrochemical Probe Scanner (ElProScan)

Automated Patch Clamp

Complete Systems

The HEKA ElProScan is a high-resolution Scanning Probe Microscope which can be used for biological samples or chemical samples (SECM). IT supports techniques such as

PatchServer The PatchServer is able to establish whole-cell recording or single-channel configurations using tools and techniques from the manual patch approach.It utilizes standard glass elec-trodes and employs step-by-step the patch clamp procedures that would be applied by human experimenters as well. The PatchServer combines the advantages from the automatic and the manual patch clamp approach.

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Surface imaging system add-on, 45° for ELP 1Allows imaging of electrode tip and sample from the top under an angle of 45°. Standard 4x objective; other objectives available in custom objective configuration.

SFU 3 Shear Force Unit for ElProScanMeasures current less the height profile of structured samples as well as changes of the height of the sample over time. The SFU 3 upgrades the ElProScan systems to add the “constant distance” scan mode. The SFU 3 is also available as stand-alone version to be used with other SECM systems.

Fluorescence Excitation Systems for ELP 3Fluorescence excitation light sources, wavelength switcher or filter wheels as well as filter sets for various fluorescence dyes.

Imaging Systems for ELP 3Research grade CCD camera with imaging software and hard-ware synchronization with scan system.

Piezo XY-Stage for ELP 3The stage can be added to the positioning system. It allows positioning below 1 nm. It provides a travel range up to 100 μm.

ElProScan Options

Complete Systems

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Complete Patch Clamp SetupHEKA offers customer specific complete set-up’s including system integration and installation.

To avoid the hassle picking the right components and setting up a system HEKA offer this special service.

Patch Clamp Systems Patch Clamping diverges into many different applications requiring diverse hard- and software solutions. In order to facilitate the process of setting up a new laboratory, HEKA designs customer specific solutions, integrating all required hardware devices and software systems into a complete set-up.

Complete Systems

ELP 1Basic ElProScan for use with nontransparent samples.The positioning system of ELP 1 is mounted on a breadboard or directly on a vibration isolating lab table.

ELP 3High-end ElProScan with integrated inverted microscope optics and motorized focus drive. Optionally, this ElProScan can be combined with additional accessories to perform trans-mitted light and fluorescence imaging techniques.The ELP 3 is the perfect platform to be used with biological samples.

ElProScan Product Versions

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Additional Products

WARNER INSTRUMENTS - www.warneronline.com

Warner Instruments, another Harvard Bioscience subsidiary, provides:

ChambersThese chambers are the gold standard. Over 70 different chamber designs are available including closed and open bath, with or without field stimulation and more. Using the stage adapters they are compatible with almost every microscope. Microincubation is also possible.

Perfusion Systems6 and 8 channel perfusion systems fulfill almost every need. These systems can be equipped with pinch, PTFE or mini valves depending on the requirements. The Fast-Step perfusion system permits solution changes within less than 20 ms.

Temperature ControlWarner Instruments provides heating-only as well as heating and cooling temperature controllers. Those can be attached to in-line solution heater, platforms and objectives.

MicroinjectorsWarner Instruments offers a range of microinjectors that are among the best available worldwide. All models can be controlled by a foot switch.

Capillary GlassWarner Instruments has a huge selection of capillary glass ranging from 75 up to 150 mm in length, 1 to 3 mm in diameter, with and without filament and more.

SUTTER INSTRUMENT COMPANY - www.sutter.com

HEKA is sales partner of Sutter in Germany, Austria, USA, Canada and Latin America. The product range covers:

• Motorized multi-axis micromanipulator systems• Systems stage microscopes and large moving stages and fixed-stage platforms• Manipulator stands and micromanipulator platforms (MD series)• Wavelength switcher, light sources, filter wheels, shutters

SENSAPEX - www.sensapex.com

Sensapex offers very small micromanipulators.

These motorized micromanipulators are equipped with zero-drift technology and can be powered off during recordings. Up to 14 manipulators can be linked, forming a system.

ALA SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS INC. - www.alascience.com

HEKA is official reseller for products manufactured by ALA Scientific. The product range covers:

• Microforge coater/polisher systems for patch pipette manufacturing• Perfusion systems, high speed solution switcher, internal pipette and accessories• Recording chambers and microincubators

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