Microfluidics application note
Published on 27 August 2019
A series of videos produced specifically to provide our customers with the best experience.
Step by step, we guide you to install your OB1 pressure controller, install and connect reservoirs and flow sensors. A dedicated part shows the ESI software installation and the calibration needed as you use it for the first time.
Install your OB1: What’s in the pack?
Inside the box:
- OB1 MK3+ pressure controller
- ESI Elveflow Smart Interface inside a USB flash drive
- Flow sensors (depending on your options)
- Kit Fittings Pressure source Quick connect to connect the OB1 to the pressure source.
- Kit Fittings 1/4-28″ are Teflon end fittings with 1/4″-28 thread with Ferrules for 1/16 OD tubing.
- Kit Luer Lock Instrument is the 3/32 ID Tygon tubing and the adapters to connect the OB1 or AF1 pressure outlet to 3/32 Tygon tubing.
- Kit Reservoirs Tank M is the anodized falcon adapter cap (we also have the following sizes: 1.5, 15, 50 and 100mL)
- Kit Tubing Coil PTFE 1/16″ OD x 1/32 ID (10m) is the adapted tubing to connect the reservoirs to your chip.
- Pneumatic Polyurethane (PU) Flexible Tubing
- Power supply unit
Install your OB1:Â Reservoirs installation
Elements needed:
- Kit Fittings 1/4-28″ are Teflon end fittings with 1/4″-28 thread with Ferrules for 1/16 OD tubing.
- Kit Luer Lock Instrument is the 3/32 ID Tygon tubing and the adapters to connect the OB1 or AF1 pressure outlet to 3/32 Tygon tubing.
- Kit Reservoirs Tank M is the anodized falcon adapter cap (we also have the following sizes: 1.5, 15, 50 and 100mL)
- Kit Tubing Coil PTFE 1/16″ OD x 1/32 ID (10m) is the adapted tubing to connect the reservoirs to your chip.
Flow sensors installation
Elements needed:
- Flow sensors (depending on your options)
- Kit Fittings 1/4-28″ are Teflon end fittings with 1/4″-28 thread with ferrules for 1/16 OD tubing.
- Kit Tubing Coil PTFE 1/16″ OD x 1/32 ID (10m) is the adapted tubing to connect the reservoirs to your chip.
Connectors for the OB1
Elements needed:
- OB1 MK3+ pressure controller
- Kit Fittings Pressure source Quick connect to connect the OB1 to the pressure source.
- Kit Luer Lock Instrument is the 3/32 ID Tygon tubing and the adapters to connect the OB1 or AF1 pressure outlet to 3/32 Tygon tubing.
- Pneumatic Polyurethane (PU) Flexible tubing
- Power supply unit
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ESI software installation
Elements needed:
- ESI Elveflow Smart Interface inside USB flash drive
Microfluidics knowledge
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