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 |
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ADPT-HS-27-PSR-36
Connects any µDB37 headstage directly to a Saturn Commutator or Slip Ring (PSR-18/36) Commutator.
![](https://neuralynx.fh-co.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ADPT-HS-36-PSR-36-1.png)
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.
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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.
![](https://neuralynx.fh-co.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/TETH-XTN-MUX_1.png)
MUX Tether Extension for Saturn Commutator
For use with digital multiplexing (MUX) headstages and Saturn Commutator.
![](https://neuralynx.fh-co.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/TETH-XTN-MM-web.png)
MDR50 Male-to-Male Tether Extension
A shielded, round and highly flexible medical grade tether extension cable.
![](https://neuralynx.fh-co.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/DigitalLynx.png)
Digital Lynx SX
High Performance, Expandable Recording System with Closed Loop Processing