Valve actuation timing
M-SWITCH™
[ESSMSW003]11-port/10-position microfluidic valve
The M-SWITCH™ is a bidirectional 11-port/10-position microfluidic valve for injection or selection of up to 10 different fluids or chips. The flow is bidirectional in the valve. The device can be used as a selector or as a distributor for either multiplexing or demultiplexing purposes.
- Automation
- Compact
Uses minimum bench space
- Quick
Actuation & Response time
- Accurate
Low internal volume
Features
11-port/10-position
Any of the peripheral ports (numbered from 1 to 10) can be connected to the central channel, and the fluidic path created is bidirectional. The M-SWITCH™ is actuated by a motor that drives a rotor. It can also be used with a manifold to use a single pressure pump to deliver multiple liquids and simplify set-ups.
Sample generation & collection
Different concentrations of the molecule of interest can be injected into a chip generating water in oil droplets. The droplets can then be sorted at the outlet of the chip using the M-SWITCH™ depending on their analyte concentrations. Each step can be automated using OxyGEN software.
Sequential injections
Up to 10 liquidscan be selected sequentially to be delivered to a chip by the M-SWITCH™. The samples at the outlet of the chip may also be sorted by using a 2-SWITCH™ either into a collection tube or to waste. Each step can be automated using OxyGEN software.
Automation
The valve can be controlled by OxyGEN software for long-term experiments. Create a time-based protocol to set actuation timing of the valve(s).
Specifications
PERFORMANCE
Switching time | 400 ms (180°) |
Maximum pressure | Up to 7 bar |
HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
Internal diameter | 0.5 mm |
Internal volume | 3.5 µL |
Dead volume | None |
Dimensions | 60 x 110 x 110 mm |
Weight | 746 g |
Wetted materials | CTFE, UMHW-PE |
ELECTRONICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power consumption | 2 A (peak) |
CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITY
Gas compatibility | Dry, oil-free gas, air, any non corrosive or non explosive gas |
Liquid compatibility | Aqueous solvent, oil, organic solent, biological sample |
OxyGEN
Control in real-time, protocol automation, data record and export |
ver. 1.0.0.0 or more recent |
Software Development Kit
Custom software application |
ver. 21.0.0.0 or more recent |
Expertise & resources
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White Papers Microfluidic white paper – An exploration of Microfluidics and fluid handling Read more
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Technical datasheets M-SWITCH™ Datasheet Download
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User manuals Easy Switch Solutions User Manual Download
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Customer case studies The Hebrew University: Single-cell encapsulation and culture in 3D hydrogels followed by InDrops / Drop-Seq microfluidic protocols for RNA profiling Read more
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Customer case studies CEA/CNRS: A flow cell dedicated to imaging in liquid at the nanoscale Read more
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Application notes Cell perfusion with pulse-free flow with one manifold Read more