Straight forward set up & use
Microfluidic valve controller for flow redirection
[ELUSEZ]SWITCH EZ
The LineUp™ SWITCH EZ is a microfluidic valve controller that provides power and PC control for Fluigent’s microfluidic valves. The module has 6 ports and can be combined with other LineUp™ products for a complete and compact system for benchtop use. Connected valves can be controlled or programmed by using the local control directly on the device or by creating an automated protocol to automate valve actuation timing.
Main benefits
Intuitive
CompactUses minimum bench space
SmartLocal & simultaneous control
AdaptableControl with or without a PC
Features of the microfluidic valve control system
Standalone configuration
The SWITCH EZ can be used without a computer to control Fluigent’s microfluidic valves. Connect the valves to the dedicated ports and use the local control to actuate them.
Local control
Control pressure or flow rate without a PC using the LineUp™ hardware interface. This allows users to quickly actuate connected valves and even order simultaneous requests.
Software and flow control
Combine this microfluidic valve control system with any LineUp™ controller and a LINK to benefit from OxyGEN software. Control in real-time and automate valve actuation timing.
Related applications
How to easily actuate or automate microfluidic valves
Fluigent offers a wide range of microfluidic valves that are precisely and accurately matched to the experiment being performed. This gives users the possibility to use multiple valves for automatic liquid injection, work with very short switching time, and create a low internal volume with high chemical compatibility.
Our microfluidic valve controller allows users to control fluid sequences during an experiment, enabling automation of the process. The controller also has the ability to easily recreate processes that fit your specific needs, creating a complete valve automation.
The module has 6 ports and can be combined with other LineUp™ products to have a complete and compact system for benchtop use. Connected valves can be controlled or programmed by using the local control directly on the device or by creating a protocol in real-time to automate valve actuation timing.
The LineUp™ SWITCH EZ microfluidic valve controller can be used for:
- Perfusion: the rotational valve enables the sequential injection of up to 10 different liquids.
- Injections of a defined volume metered through a loop.
- Recirculation: using two t-connectors and two 2-switches, it is possible to flow alternatively from reservoir A to B and B to A by circulating through the chip in the same direction. This is useful for long cell culture experiments.
Part of our LineUp Series
Pressure and vacuum control, flow rate control, microfluidic valve automation, and software control. Select and combine the modules you need from our range of LineUp™ products. Our devices have become the gold standard for microfluidic flow control over the years.
Focus on the microscope. No PC is required
Instead of looking at the PC, users can keep their eyes on the microscope and adjust the control dial with one hand. In this stand-alone configuration, the microfluidic valve controller allows for pressure or flow rate control and volume dispense, making it ideal for benchtop use.
How does a microfluidic valve work?
A microfluidic valve is a device designed to control and manipulate the flow of fluids on a microscale level. It is an essential component in microfluidic systems.
Microfluidic valves enable the precise control of fluid flow by selectively opening or closing channels within the microfluidic device and redirecting flow. They can regulate the movement of fluids or direct fluids into specific pathways. The Fluigent’s valves are actuated by a motor that drives a rotor – where the fluidic path is engraved – against a stator – hosting the fluidic ports, allowing for the flow redirection, and can be managed by the microfluidic valve control system.
By controlling the flow, microfluidic valves allow researchers and engineers to perform various analytical and biological processes, such as chemical reactions, cell studies, DNA analysis, and diagnostic assays.
Specifications
COMPATIBILITY
| Maximum number of supported valves | Up to six 2-SWITCH |
| Up to three M-SWITCH or L-SWITCH |
HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
| Dimensions | 91,9 x 71,8 x 131 mm |
| Weight | 317 g (0.7 lbs) |
ELECTRONICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Power consumption | 6 W |
| Electrical consumption | 2A (peak) |
OxyGEN
| Control in real-time, protocol automation, data record and export |
| ver. 2.2.0.0 or more recent |
Software Development Kit
| Custom software application |
| ver. 22.2.0.0 or more recent |
