====== Droplet Microfluidics Workstation (Retired, but open to suggestions) ======


^                 Droplet Workstation                            ^
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| **Tool Type:**                  Microfluidics                            |
| **Location:**                   Elings 3430                              |


| **Description:**                Droplet microfluidics workstation                           |
| **Manufacturer:**               Micronit, Fluigent, Zeiss                           |

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===== About =====

The Droplet Microfluidics Workstation comprises a Micronit chip holder, an assortment of Micronit droplet generation chips, syringe pumps, and Fluigent pressure driven flow components and an inverted microscope. Users can configure these tools to generate small liquid droplets.

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===== Safety Concerns =====

  * Keep hands, hair, and loose clothing away from moving parts
  * Prevent liquids from entering electronics 
  * Use on an even surface

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===== Operating Procedures =====

The setup includes the following Fluigent pressure and flow controllers
MFCS-EZ #1 for positive pressure	
	Ch1	0-69mb
	Ch2	0-345mb
	Ch3	0-345mb
		
MFCS-EZ #2 for vacuum		
	Ch1	 -69 - 0mb
	Ch2	 -345 - 0mb
	Ch3	 -345 - 0mb
		
Flow controller and the following flow meters		
	XS	0-1.5 ul/min
	M	0-80 ul/min
	XS	0-80 ul/min
	XS	0 - 5 ml/min
	XS	0 - 5 ml/min

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===== Detailed Specifications =====
 

We have the following Micronit droplet generators and chip holders in stock
  * FC-PRO-CH4515, Fluidic Connect Pro w 4515IN Chip holder
  * FC-FFDG.2.50_PACK, Focussed flow droplet generator chips
  * FC_FFDG.2_PACK, Focussed flow droplet generator chips
  * FC_TSDG.2_PACK, 3 T shaped droplet generator chips

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===== Reference Documentation =====
{{:tools:droplet:fluigent_350_man_001_a_frp_sfp_user_manual.pdf|FLOW-RATE PLATFORM
SOFT FRONT PANEL Users Manual}}

{{:tools:droplet:fluigent_350_man_003_a_flow-rate_platform_user_manual.pdf|FLOW RATE PLATFORM Users Manual}}

{{:tools:droplet:fluigent_350_ret_004_a_ess_user_manual.pdf|ESS Platform Users Manual}}

{{:tools:droplet:fluigent_354_man_001_a_user_manual_maesflo_v330.pdf|Maesflo Users Manual}}

{{:tools:droplet:fluigent_droplet_junction_chips_product_datasheet.pdf|Droplet Junction Chips Datasheet}}

{{:tools:droplet:fluigent_mfcs-ez_user_manual_v130724.pdf|MFCS Microfluidic Flow Control Users Manual }}

{{:tools:droplet:fluigent_stock.xlsx|Flow Unit Inventory}}

{{:tools:droplet:microfluidic_droplet_generators_white_paper_v2_0.pdf|Droplet Generator White Paper}}

{{:tools:droplet:micronit_catalog_research_products_v3.9_lr.pdf|Micronit Catalog}}

{{:tools:droplet:micronit_fc_pro_eis_quick_start_v1.1.pdf|Micronit Quick Start}}

{{:tools:droplet:micronit_fc_pro_resealable_4515_quick_start_v2.0.pdf|Fluidic Connect Pro Quick Start}}

{{:tools:droplet:micronit_fluidic_connect_pro.pdf|Fluidic Connect Pro Handout}}

{{:tools:droplet:micronit_fluidic_pro.pdf|Fluidic Pro Catalog}}

{{:tools:droplet:micronit_stock.xlsx|Micronit Stock}}

{{:tools:droplet:new_era_syringe_pump_ne-1000.pdf|Syringe Pump Quick Start}}

{{:tools:droplet:reynolds_and_peclet_number_effects_in_folding_flow_mixers.pdf|Reynolds and Peclet Number Effect on Flow Mixer}}

[[https://www.wearecellix.com/post/6-top-tips-resolving-challenges-of-droplet-generation|Cellix tips for resolving droplet generation challenges]]

[[https://darwin-microfluidics.com/blogs/reviews/hydrophilic-and-hydrophobic-coatings-for-droplet-generation-a-review|Darwin Microfluidics review of hydrophyllic and hydrophobic coatings for droplet generation]]

[[https://darwin-microfluidics.com/blogs/reviews/choosing-the-good-oil-for-microfluidics|Darwin Microfluidics recommendations for choosing oils for droplet generation]]

[[https://darwin-microfluidics.com/blogs/tutorials/how-to-clean-your-microfluidic-chip|Darwin Microfluidics chip cleaning recommendations]]


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