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Complete 8-Channel Pinch Valves Perfusion System

Specifications:

Pinch tubing O.D.:

1/8in. (1/16in. optional)

Manifold:

8-channel, can be reduced down to 1-channel

Height:

up to 3ft. adjustable, for gravity driven solution flow

Solution cylinders:

60ml x8 syringes

Tubing:

100ft. polyethylene tubing, fits perfusion manifold directly;
50ft. Tygon tubing, fits provided barbed luer connectors for syringes

Fitting:

barbed luer-locks and ferrule-type to connect to solution cylinders and between Tygon & polyethylene tubing

Gas adapter:

saturate solutions with gas mixtures, CO2 and O2 for example (requires CO2 controller)

Anti-vibration mounting:

a. 1x1 ft. stand,
b. magnetic stand,
c. M8, M6, or 1/4-20 threaded surfaces



In the pinch valve a soft tubing is pinched closed by the valve, and opens when the channel is ON. The results are simple tubing replacement and easy system cleanup after experiments. Recommended for strong solvents and reagents, and for hard to wash/clean solutions. The valves are mounted inside a metal box to shield your system from electrical noise. The system comes with manifold that fits to perfusion chambers for cultured cells/tissue slices, petri dish and oocytes. Includes soft Tygon, polyethylene and fitting to connect to pinch tubing. Includes 60ml syringes/reservoirs. Comes with tubing, and manifolds. Includes easy disconnect fitting for tubing and included syringes. Comes with gas adapter to saturate solutions with gas mixtures, CO2 and O2 for example.

Comes with a 16-channel controller. The controller opens valves through
  • manual buttons
  • wireless remote control
  • optically isolated digital or TTL signals generated by a computer or other equipment
  • analog signal
  • RS232 port (or USB connection) for software control
Compatible with data acquisition and imaging systems. Since valves are inside the metal box and are connected to the controller through shielded cables, there is no electrical noise during switching.


The included unique syringe holder provides vibration-free operation and includes both a stand and a small magnetic base. The magnetic base does not take a lot of space from your set-up, but allows to position perfusion solutions near your sample. The post consists of 0.5 in. O.D., 1 foot long aluminum parts and can be extended to 3 feet high. An 1.5 in. flowerette head screw will fix the syringes on the post, making a traditional syringe holder. Comes with 60ml syringes, stop-cocks, and fitting. The holder can be also mounted on threaded M6, M8 or 1/4-20 surfaces.


16-channel valve controller

The included 16-channel controller can operate in AUTO Memory mode, when a set of chosen valves opens automatically at the time the other valves close. This is useful for automatic switching to preset solutions after the test solution is OFF, and provides uninterrupted solution flow.

INHIBIT mode with manual and external controls allows you to switch all channels OFF at once, if required. 

The controller has an option for valves control by Binary Encoding using only 2-4 digital inputs, in case if a limited number of digital outputs are available in your system. The RS232 port allows automation of solution switching and integration with imaging systems.

ANALOG output can be configured to monitor channel switching during manual operation. By default, ANALOG output is used to switch an outflow unit ON automatically every time perfusion is ON.

With optional RS232UP upgrade up to 32 channels (two controllers) can be operated through a single RS232 port. Up to 10 controllers (RS232UP only) can be connected in a chain to control 320 channels through the same RS232 (or USB) port. 

Comes with an external 120/220V power supply. Click on image to enlarge.

Specifications (controller):

Channels:

16

Controls:

optically isolated digital signals and TTL, Analog input, RS232 software command

Manual Overdrive:

Manual touch-pad switches, override electronical inputs

Remote control:

Wireless

Auto Memory:

Automatically switches to preset active channels pattern

Code mode:

Use only 4 TTL inputs to encode all channels

Close mode:

Inhibits all outputs to the valves, manual and electronical inputs

Analog output:

To switch outflow units CFPS-1U (optional configuration for telegraph output)

Custom modifications:

Additional features can be added or modified on request

Dimensions:

2.5 x 12 x 9 in.

Power:

120/240 VAC external power supply



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Bioscience Tools
ph: 1-877-853-9755
ph: 1-619-582-1597 (from outside USA)
fax: 1-619-582-0919
email: info@biosciencetools.com

PRICES AND OPTIONS

PS-8H

$1,875

Complete 8-Channel Pinch Valves Perfusion System. Includes basic 16-channel controller, pinch valves, SH-1A syringe holder, manifold, tubing and fitting.

PS-V8

$635

Additional pinch valves, set of 8, mounted inside an aluminum box to use with perfusion systems. For use with PC-16 controller.

PS-P3W

$285

3-Way Pinch-valves assembly for 1/8in. tubing, set of 2, mounted inside an aluminum box to use with perfusion systems. For use with PC-16-25 controller.

PC-16-25

$875

A 16-Channel Valve Controller for use with PS-P3W pinch-valve assemblies.

TC2-24V

$50

External 120/240VAC Power Supply, 24V required for pinch valves