
	Microfluidic Tool Kit™

The Microfluidic Tool Kit™ (µTK) system was designed to provide researchers with a low cost tool that allows rapid entry into the field of microfluidics. This excellent system helps customers get up and running quickly. The Microfluidic Tool Kit™ (µTK) is easy to set up, to program and to reconfigure and its modular design makes it easy to personalize for different applications ranging from generic chemical analysis to proteomics.

What is the Microfluidic Tool Kit™ (µTK)?

The Microfluidic Tool Kit™ (µTK) user inserts a microfluidic chip loaded with sample and reagent, enters a voltage program into the software, and runs their experiment. The µTK is comprised of the following components: HV electronics, optical detection electronics, software control, detection optics, compiled LabView interface, stage and chip.

Modular Design

The system and software are modular in design and allow for rapid reconfiguration for new applications. Micralyne can assist in the development and support of software and custom microfluidic chips for users wishing to explore new fields. This modularity allows the user to tailor the operation and performance of the kit to suit their specific requirements.

Easy to Use

This system provides a convenient option for researchers who are involved in the development of microfluidic chips and related applications in the fields of chemistry, biology, and life sciences. The system integrates all aspects of the development phase such that the user need only unpack the kit, provide reagents, and a procedure. High performance, small size, low cost, and ease of use are key features of the Microfluidic Tool Kit™.


	Microfluidic Tool Kit™ Technician

Microfluidic Tool Kit™ Components

Diode Laser

		•	635 nm LIF detection for Cy5-labelled species, or
		•	532 nm LIF detection for TAMRA labelled species

Epiluminescent Confocal Microscope

		•	Visual inspection with an eyepiece
		•	Detection using a Hamamatsu H5773-03 PMT, with 16-bit data acquisition

Dual Channel High Voltage Modules

•	Two +6 kV channels per module
•	Up to 4 modules (8 HV channels) per instrument
•	85 µA output current
	•	Seamless sink-source current switching in HV state
•	Two relay switching modes:
	•	Normal mode: fast relay switching between HV, floating & ground states (up to 8 outputs)
	•	Q mode: fast relay switching between HV1, HV2, floating & ground states (up to 4 outputs)
	•	Each of 4 modules may be individually configured for normal or Q mode
•	Real-time current and voltage monitoring during experiment

Compiled LabView™ User Interface

		•	Step-wise control of instrument operation and data acquisition
		•	Real-time PMT, current and voltage data display
		•	User friendly file management

Microfluidic Chip Stage

•	Positions chip for interface with:
	•	8 platinum electrodes
	•	LIF optical detection system
•	Provides electrical connections, safety interlocks & light-tight enclosure
•	Compatible with Micralyne Standard Microfluidic and Protolyne^® Chips

Complimentary Microfluidic Chips

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2 of Micralyne’s Standard Microfluidic Chips included

Recommended PC Specifications

		•	1 GHz, 1 GB RAM
		•	Windows 2000 or XP

Data Sheet Download:
Microfluidic Tool Kit™ Data Sheet