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Computer-controlled Valve Control System (Warner)
vcs-8 ptfe valve stand and controller
Description

The Valve Control System lies at the heart of a multi-valve perfusion system designed to automate and control the delivery of solutions to imaging and recording chambers. The flexible design of these systems allows it to be used in diverse applications. The VCS systems are configured to control up to 8 Pinch, PTFE, or Mini valves.

Easy to Operate

Each valve is individually accessed by a manual touch display, the included PC software, an external analog signal, or an external digital signal (TTL). An event marker pulse, generated each time a valve is switched on, is provided for chart recordings. A syncronization pulse can be generated by use of the trigger/sync connector (digital I/O, TTL) to line up valve triggering and recordings for optimum data analysis.
Features

Pinch Valve Systems

Pinch valves are the simplest to maintain as the solution never comes in contact with the valve and tubings are easily changed.
Valves are dual acting (3-way) with both normally open and closed sides. A Y-connector at the valve input permits solution flow to waste with the valve off.

PTFE Valve Systems

PTFE valves are available for applications where resistance to chemicals is a concern. The valves are 2-way (either on or off).

Mini-Valve Systems

These systems are designed for slow flow perfusion where smaller diameter tubing is used. The mini-valves mount directly to a compact PTFE manifold. The 3-way valves allow for solutions to flow to waste if desired. The system is ideally suited for use with the SF-77C perfusion stepper systems.

Touch and PC Software controlled Valve Control Systems

 

Controller

 

VCS controller

 

Software

The system can be operated either manually via touch display or via provided PC software. Software and updates are free. An SDK ia available for integrating into your own software.

The current VCS software can be downloaded at the manufacturer's website.

VCS Valve Control software
Software screenshot

 

 

7" Touch Display

 

Valve Stands

 

Connector Options

 

VCS controller rear panel

 


 

Valve Control System Options

VCS-8-PINCH Touch Screen Valve Control System, 8 channel, pinch valves, 60 cc reservoirs
VCS-8-PTFE Touch Screen Valve Control System, 8 channel, PTFE valves, 60 cc reservoirs
VCS-8-MINI Touch Screen Valve Control System, 8 channel, mini valves, 10 cc reservoirs
VCS-8-MINI-LT Touch Screen Valve Control System, 8 channel, large bore mini valves, 60 cc reservoirs
VCS-6-PINCH Touch Screen Valve Control System, 6 channel, pinch valves, 60 cc reservoirs
VCS-6-PTFE Touch Screen Valve Control System, 6 channel, PTFE valves, 60 cc reservoirs
VCS-6-MINI Touch Screen Valve Control System, 6 channel, mini valves, 10 cc reservoirs
VCS-6-MINI-LT Touch Screen Valve Control System, 6 channel, large bore mini valves, 60 cc reservoirs