micronit microfludics FLUIDIC CONNECT 4515, Руководство пользователя

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1 INTRODUCTION
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This manual describes the use of Fluidic Connect 4515 and the installation of the microfluidic
chips and the Fluidic Connections. Three different connections will be described in this manual:
Fused Silica Connections
fused silica capillaries (375
µ
m OD, 150
µ
m ID), 'Nanoport' ferrules and nuts
Stainless Steel Connections
stainless steel tubing (1/16” µ m OD, 250 µ m ID), 'Flat-bottom' ferrules and nuts
Teflon Connections
teflon tubing (1/16” µ m OD, 250 µ m ID), 'Flat-bottom' ferrules and nuts
The chip holder has viewing windows in top and bottom parts. These openings allow the chip to
be inspected while in the chip holder, using an inverted or standard microscope. Multiple chips
can be connected in parallel or in series for additional flexibility.
Key features of Fluidic Connect 4515:
User friendly, leak-free microfluidic connections
Easy chip replacement thanks to Fluidic Slide
Improved alignment of the microfluidic chip
Improved chip support to prevent chip breaking
Chemically inert materials (sealing rubbers, chip and chip holder)
Smaller distance between chip and microscope objective
Larger chip area to detect with microscope objective
Chips can be connected in series or in parallel using multiple holders
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