Visual Patching and Imaging Chamber for Physiological Research Instrumentation

The Visual Patching and Imaging Chamber is designed for controlled in vitro imaging and electrophysiology applications requiring stable temperature, perfusion and environmental conditions. Its low-profile construction, laminar perfusate flow, integrated heating, gas control and adjustable suction system provide a stable platform for patching and imaging studies. Manufactured by Atico Export with attention to applicable quality, safety and functional requirements for physiological research and laboratory applications.

• Designed for in vitro imaging and electrophysiology
• Provides precise thermal and environmental control
• Suitable for high-stability patching and imaging studies
• Supports hypoxia studies and controlled environmental experiments
• Suitable for use with upright and inverted microscopes

Temperature Controller Specifications :

• Control type: PID (Proportional–Integral–Derivative)
• Temperature accuracy: ±0.1 °C
• Feedback inputs: Two thermistor probes
• Embedded thermistor probe for heat exchanger feedback
• Removable thermistor probe for chamber temperature monitoring
• Power output: DC
• Configurable temperature envelope alarms
• Data outputs: Digital and analog

Chamber Specifications :

• Temperature stability: ±0.1 °C at flow rates of 2–3 mL/s
• Flow rate: 1 mL/min typical
• Temperature range: Ambient to 42 °C
• Perfusate temperature control: Combined in-line and concentric heating
• Chamber depth: Approximately 1 mm, maintained via suction capillary
• Gas control: Integrated inlet through heat exchanger for hypoxia studies
• Construction: Aluminium heat exchanger with PTFE-coated surfaces
• Compatible sample holders: 22 mm coverslip or 35 mm Petri dish
• Microscope adapter diameters: 108 mm / 110 mm
• Mounting: Annular adapter ring for upright and inverted microscopes

• Easy setup on the microscope stage
• Combined in-line and concentric heating for stable temperature control
• Low-profile design for clear access to electrodes, objective lenses and instrumentation probes
• Aluminium heat exchanger plate with thin heating element
• PTFE-coated heat exchanger surfaces to discourage drug adhesion
• Gas inlet through the heat exchanger for hypoxia studies
• Laminar perfusate flow across the chamber
• Annular grooves accommodate up to four perfusate tubes
• Embedded thermistor provides temperature feedback
• Adjustable suction capillary maintains constant perfusate depth
• Low-profile suction tube minimizes interference with instrumentation
• Ag/AgCl reference wire can be positioned within the chamber
• Vented lid for hypoxia and environmental control experiments
• Compatible with 22 mm coverslips or 35 mm Petri dishes
• Digital and analog data outputs from the temperature controller
• Configurable temperature alarms
• PID-based temperature control
• DC-powered system minimizes electromagnetic interference
• Adapter ring suitable for most upright and inverted microscopes