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:
- 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
Catalog Number
Saturn 1 31-0606-0001-A Saturn 2 31-0606-0001-B Saturn 3 31-0606-0001-C Saturn 4 31-0606-0001-D Saturn 5 31-0606-0001-E Saturn FORJ Bracket - 17mm 31-0604-0007 Saturn FORJ Bracket - 29mm 31-0604-0008 Saturn Mini 31-0606-0001-F
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 |
Width | 254 mm |
Depth | 279.4 mm |
Through-Bore Cannula Diameter | 11.2 mm |
Input Flex Tether | 330 mm |
Output Connector | MDR50 female |
ADPT-HS-27-PSR-36
Connects any µDB37 headstage directly to a Saturn Commutator or Slip Ring (PSR-18/36) Commutator.
ADPT-HS-36-PSR-36
Connects headstage tethers with Omnetics 44 connectors to the flex circuit cable of Saturn Commutators or Slip Ring (PSR) Commutators.
ADPT-HS-18-DUAL-PSR
Connects two 16/18 channel µDB37 headstages directly to one flex circuit cable of the Saturn Commutator or Slip Ring (PSR) Commutator.
MUX Tether Extension for Saturn Commutator
For use with digital multiplexing (MUX) headstages and Saturn Commutator.
MDR50 Male-to-Male Tether Extension
A shielded, round and highly flexible medical grade tether extension cable.
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