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MV-1 Technical Specifications

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Overall dimensions
4.5 x 4.5 x 1.5 mm
Body material
PMMA, PC, or COP
Wetted material
COC elastomer
Default position
Normally open
Total internal volume *
1.3 µL
Actuation displacement volume
~ .5 µL
Actuation method
Externally applied air pressure
Actuation pressure
1750 mbar for liquid pressures up to 700 mbar
3500 mbar for liquid pressures between 700-2000 mbar
Compatible media
Aqueous solutions, polar organic solvents, acids and bases, fluorinated oils and surfactants
Device assembly method
Laser welded

* Reported internal volume includes all wetted features including the fluidic inlet and outlet

Performance Specifications link to Performance Specifications section

Response time **
< 15 ms
Maximum compatible particle size
100 µm
Maximum operating temperature
45 °C
Expected lifetime
> 1 x 106 cycles

** Response time may be limited by the solenoid valve used to supply actuation pressure

Opening Response link to Opening Response section

With 3500 mbar air pressure.

  • 700 mbar liquid pressure

  • 2000 mbar liquid pressure

Flowrate (μL/min)

-0.25

0.00

0.25

0.50

0.75

0

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

Line chart showing flow rate in microliters per minute over time in seconds when opening the MV-1. A teal line shows the data for 2000 millibar fluid pressure, showing the flow rate peaking to above 2000 microliters per minute when the valve is opened and quickly settling to a steady 730 microliters per minute. A blue line shows the data for 700 millibar fluid pressure, showing the flow rate peaking to above 600 microliters per minute when the valve is opened and quickly settling to a steady 380 microliters per minute.

Time (s)

Closing Response link to Closing Response section

With 3500 mbar air pressure.

  • 700 mbar liquid pressure

  • 2000 mbar liquid pressure

Flowrate (μL/min)

-0.25

0.00

0.25

0.50

0.75

0

250

500

750

1000

Line chart showing flow rate in microliters-per-minute over time in seconds when closing the MV-1. A teal line shows the data for 2000 millibar fluid pressure, showing the flow rate plummeting from 700 microliters per minute to 0 microliters per minute when the valve is closed. A blue line shows the data for 700 millibar fluid pressure, showing the flow rate plummeting from 380microliters per minute to 0 microliters per minute when the valve is closed.

Time (s)

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