Microfluidic Valve Controller

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.