Mux Wire: Microfluidic Valve Controller
The MUX Wire version 3 (V3) microfluidic valve controller works perfectly with all of Elveflow’s microfluidic valves and devices through the same software interface.
It is equipped with internal and external trigger connectors that synchronize it with the other equipment in the setup, such as microscopes or analytical instruments.
The LED indicator on the microfluidic valve controller displays each valve’s type and status, facilitating the use, visualization, and control of all the valves in your setup.
Smart Valves
Smart valves can be independently or simultaneously controlled through Elveflow’s software interface (ESI). The ESI automatically detects these valves once plugged into the Mux Wire.
Three microfluidic valve models are available. The valve model relates to the supported pressure – high pressure (until 6 bars), low pressure (until 3 bars), and low volume (for low internal volume requirements).
The valve type indicates the flow path and the normally open (NO) or closed (NC) state of the valve. The V3 range offers three types of valves: 2/2 NO, 2/2 NC, and 3/2 valves.
The combination of valve models and valve types gives different possibilities to fulfill specific setup requirements.
Contact our experts for the valve that perfectly fits your needs!
Elveflow’s smart valves have been carefully selected for their convenience and performance to suit most microfluidic applications. Our valves provide 20ms or less switching time, low internal volume, high chemical compatibility, and no disruption flow.
It is possible to power the MUX wire, plug valves, and control them manually via the push button on the valve. This way, the system works in a standalone mode, without the ESI or a computer!
The 3/2 way valve is ideal for bidirectional control: it can be used to choose between two inlets and one outlet or one inlet and two outlets.
Specifications
Mux Wire – Microfluidic Valve Controller
| PERFORMANCES | |
| Number of controlled valves | 8 |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Input voltage range, AC | 100V to 240VAC |
| AC supply frequency | 50 Hz to 60 Hz |
| Max current consumption | 1.5A peak |
| Power consumption (max) | 36W |
| Max valve power | 10W |
| Connection type | USB |
| MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Valve connectors | USB-C |
| Operating temperature | 5-50°C |
| Dimensions (without connectors) | 140x96x35 mm |
| Weight | 0.374kg |
Valves
| LOW PRESSURE | HIGH PRESSURE | LOW VOLUME | |
| PERFORMANCES | |||
| Switching time (ms) | <10 | 15 | 20 |
| Max recommended pressure (bar) | 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Internal diameter | 0,6 mm | 1 mm | 0,4 mm |
| Disponible type | 2/2 NO | 2/2 NC | 3/2 | 2/2 NO | 2/2 NC | 3/2 | 2/2 NC |
| Internal volume1 | 25 μl | 25 μl | 32 μl | 55,5 μl | 55,5 μl | 58,25 μl | 14,7 μl |
| Dead volume2 | None | None | None |
| Wetted materials3 | FKM/PEEK | FKM/PEEK | FFKM/PEEK |
| MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |||
| Fluidic connectors | Standard 1/4-28 UNF, flat-bottom | Oct-32 | Oct-32 |
| Operating temperature | 5-50°C | 5-50°C | 5-50°C |
| Dimensions (without connectors) | 52x34x80 mm | 52x34x80 mm | 57x34x51 mm |
| Weight | 0.132kg | 0.158kg | 0.108kg |
1 Volume inside the system from entrance to exit
2 Volume trapped in the system (dead end), not fully removed and relies on diffusion to clear out.
3 Always make sure your fluid is compatible with the wetted materials before starting any experiment.