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3.3
Connection
3.3.1
Fluidic connection
Description of the fittings and tubings
A 2-SWITCH™ has three (3) fluidic ports, described in §3.1 as “Common port”,
“Port #1” and “Port #2”.
The characteristics of those three (3) ports are:
Thread-size: 10-32.
Flat-bottom type (FB).
Compatible with tubings of 1/16’’ external diameter (1/16’’ OD).
To get started, FLUIGENT provides you, into the “KIT ESS 2-SWITCH “ :
Six (6) 2-SWITCH™ Teflon connectors.
Twelve (12) 2-SWITCH™ ferrules 1/16’’
One (1) plug Delrin® - 10-32 Flat Bottom.
One (1) meter of FEP tubing: 1/16’’OD (external diameter) and 0.010’’ID
(internal diameter).
NB
: There is a wide variety of materials and internal
diameters available with 1/16’’ tubing from fittings suppliers to suit your
application.
Warning:
These fittings have been
specifically selected by FLUIGENT to ensure good 2-SWITCH™ operation
. FLUIGENT advises you to
use only these fittings
on the 2-
SWITCH™.
Warning:
Please note that
only tubings of 1/16’’ external diameter should be used with the 2-SWITCH™
. FLUIGENT does not recommend the use of other tubings sizes with
or without tubing sleeves, as it can damage the 2-SWITCH™ and give non-tight fluidic connection.
NB
: When the 2-SWITCH™ is not used or stored, FLUIGENT advises you to
connect plugs to all ports
to protect the fluidic ports from dust.
FAQ: How can I make a junction between a 2-SWITCH™ and tubings with external diameters different from 1/16’’? (cf. §9)
2-SWITCH™ Teflon
connector
2-SWITCH™ ferrule 1/16’’
2-SWITCH™
plug Delrin®
10-32Flat Bottom
FEP Tubing 1/16’’OD x 0.010’’ ID
