Pneumatic Valve Controller

[ELUPSW2000]

P-SWITCH

The LineUp™ P-SWITCH is a pneumatic valve controller. By providing two pressure sources (any vacuum or pressure from -800 to +2000 mbar), each module can deliver one of the two provided pressures through 8 independent outlets. The module can be used to multiply the channel output number in the LineUp™ system or any other pressure system.Similar to every other LineUp series module, the P-SWITCH microlfuidic valve can be controlled manually, locally and remotely, using FLUIGENT dedicated software solutions or custom applications. This can be done through LabView, Python, Matlab, C++ or any other development environment of your choice.

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Main benefits

Multiple
Multiply the outputs
Compact
Uses minimum bench space
Adaptable
Use with or without a PC
Intuitive
Straight forward set up & use

Features of P-SWITCH pneumatic valve controller

Expand as needed

The LineUp™ series module can be combined to add pressure/vacuum channels, valve control and turn one channel into 8 independent outlets using the P-SWITCH. Expand your system up to 32 outlets with 4 modules.

Pressure & vacuum compatibility

Each P-SWITCH module requires 2 supplied sources over the range of -800 mbar to 2 bar. Combined with Flow EZ™ and Push-Pull, set a versatile system for pressure-base microfluidic experiments.

Local control

Control and regulate pressure and flow rate without a PC using the LineUp™ hardware interface. Use the P-SWITCH buttons to quickly commute outlets between the two supplied pressure(s)/vacuum(s) and focus on the experiment.

Parallelize reservoirs

Connect the outlets of the P-SWITCH microfluidic valve to independent reservoirs to perform independent injections. Pressurize up to 32 reservoirs simultaneously or independently.

Actuate pneumatic valve

Connect the outlets of the P-SWITCH directly to quake or on-chip pneumatic valves to actuate them. Control and handle the fluid on the chip without additional tubing.

Related applications

Benefits of P-SWITCH pneumatic valve controller

Quick changing of liquids
Less dead/internal volumes (compared to fluidic valves)
No liquid contact with the instrument
Less cross-contamination (compared to fluidic valves)
Possibility to inject one or several solutions at the same time
Expandable for multiple pneumatic controls

How to easily control pneumatic valves

P-SWITCH is a microfluidic valve that will simplify your experiments. It allows for the pressurizing of multiple reservoirs at once or actuating various types of pneumatic valves in a microfluidic set-up.

The versatility of the P-SWITCH comes from the fact that it can be used in combination with other LineUp modules-such as the Push-Pull or Flow EZ- to provide regulated pressure as a complete and compact system, or independently as a standalone tool.

Focus on the microscope. No PC is required

Instead of looking at the PC, users can keep their eyes on the microscope, adjusting the control dial with one hand. In this stand-alone configuration, the device allows for pressure or flow rate control and volume dispense making it ideal for benchtop use.

Specifications

PERFORMANCE

Valve actuation timing	10 ms
Response time	Down to 30 ms

HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions	91,9 x 71,8 x 131 mm
Weight	428 g

ELECTRONICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Power consumption

6 W

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. 2.2.0.0 or more recent

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Software Development Kit

Custom software application

ver. 22.2.0.0 or more recent

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Pneumatic Valve Controller