Recording Nanoject II

Developed to improve micro-volume injection techniques used to study connectivity and function of specific research animal brain nuclei, the Recording Nanoject II facilitates recording of neural activity. The system enables direct displacement of neural tracer or excitotoxin from the pipet.

The Drummond Recording Nanoject II is engineered to easily mount on popular stereotaxic instruments and supplements instrument coordinates in guiding the placement of injections. When operated in conjunction with an extracellular amplifier, the system can be used to place small volumes into targeted areas with a high degree of precision.

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The New Nanoject III Is Now Available!

Nanoject II vs. Nanoject III Comparison

Both units utilize the same glass capillaries for pulling micropipettes. Due to the new improved method of securing the micropipette, smaller tips can be pulled and utilized on the Nanoject III. No O-rings to wear out. A micro “chuck” is used, and it simplifies attachment of the micropipette once backfilled with oil. The Nanoject III’s auto HOMING feature will eliminate the need to “rehome the unit as in the Nanoject II. This can reduce, if not totally eliminate, jamming of the plunger. Now available for the Nanoject II is the new Digital Control Box which has all the functionality of the original control box but now features a user friendly, easy to read touchscreen.

Product Name	Nanoject II	Nanoject III
Injection volumes	2.3 nL-69 nL	0.6 nL-999.9 nL
Rate of injection	46 nL/sec.& 23 nL/sec. only	1 nL/sec.-200 nL/sec.
Injection counter	No	Yes
Programmable multiple injections	No	Yes
Programmable frequency between injections	No	Yes
Auto HOMING of plunger	No	Yes
Micropipette I.D. size	10 µm minimum	2-3 µm minimum
Optional Footswitch	Yes; inject only	Yes; fill, empty and inject capability
Color, Touch Sensitive Keypad	No; fill, empty, inject buttons only. Optional Digital Control Box Upgrade available	Yes; multi screens
External computer interface	Use of footswitch contact to inject. Injector has to be finished its injection at the speed rate of the Nanoject II before it will accept another pulse	Use of a special opto-isolated input to allow the user to control injection rate and injection volume

Drummond Pipet-Aid® Controller Comparison Chart

Use this comparison chart to understand the difference between Drummond Pipet-Aid® Controller models and their useful features. This information will help you choose the best pipette controller to deliver the most accurate results for your intended applications.

Feature	Other Pipette Controllers	Portable Pipet- Aid® XP Pipette Controller	Portable Pipet- Aid® XL Pipette Controller	Pipet- Aid® Hood Mate® Pipette Controller
Cordless/Portable	✓	✓	✓	✓
3 Speed Aspiration & Dispensing	X	✓	✓	✓
Removable Stand	X	✓	✓	X
Use in hood/laminar flow cabinet	X	X	✓	✓
Weight	230g	214g	214g	122g