Saturn Commutator
Low profile powered commutator for twist-free tethers, allowing subjects to exhibit more natural behavior and unencumbered movement.
Features geometrical reconfiguration from traditional stacked slip rings to concentric tracks. Results in a drastically lighter and more compact design - simplifying overhead mounting.
Supports all Neuralynx buffered and MUX headstages, and tethers, with appropriate input adapter.
16 to 160 channels (1 to 5 headstages)
Motorized with micro-torque tether rotation sensor
Low profile ceiling mount
Through-bore cannula for optical fiber or fluid delivery
Easier to install
Sealed against dirt and dust
Lower initial cost, plus upgrade option for adding signal channels without purchasing an entirely new commutator
Included:
- Brackets for ceiling or behavior cage top mounting - attached to commutator by Neuralynx prior to shipment. Brackets can be inverted for ceiling mount applications.
Sold Separately:
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17mm Fiber Optic Rotary Joint (FORJ)
Up to 17 mm Fiber Optic Rotary Joint (FORJ) top mounting brackets for optogenetics experiments. -
29mm Fiber Optic Rotary Joint (FORJ)
Up to 29 mm Fiber Optic Rotary Joint (FORJ) top mounting brackets for optogenetics experiments. -
Saturn Remote Control
For manual remote control operation
Documents:
Saturn Commutator Configurations
| Configuration | Channels | References | Stimulus Pairs | Height | Mass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturn-1 | 32 | 4 | 2 | 241.3 mm | 3.4 kg |
| Saturn-2 | 64 | 8 | 4 | 266.7 mm | 4.2 kg |
| Saturn-3 | 96 | 12 | 6 | 292.1 mm | 5.0 kg |
| Saturn-4 | 128 | 16 | 8 | 317.5 mm | 5.7 kg |
| Saturn-5 | 160 | 20 | 10 | 342.9 mm | 6.5 kg |
| Saturn-Mini | 16 | 2 | 2 | 241.3 mm | 3.4 kg |
Specifications
| Width | 254 mm |
| Depth | 279.4 mm |
| Through-Bore Cannula Diameter | 11.2 mm |
| Input Flex Tether | 330 mm |
| Output Connector | MDR50 female |