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Actuator dimensions, excluding valve (H x W x D):

71mm x 56mm x 165mm (2.8” x 2.2” x 6.5”)

Actuators cannot be purchased separately — they are only available custom programmed for the appropriate premounted valve.

Please contact Upchurch Scientific for information on optional stepper motor actuators.

ElEctronic ActuAtors With Factory Premounted Valve Safety Tested and Rated to Conform to ETL, CSA, and CE Specifications

All of our valves listed on pages 101 – 102 are available premounted on compact Electronic Actuators to automate valve positioning. Our valves are coupled with a DC gear motor which offers outstanding rotational accuracy and low actuation times.

Upchurch Scientific actuated valves can be conveniently operated by keypad or computer controlled through contact closure and RS-232 communication. LED indicators on the actuator keypad specify valve position. Additionally, valves may be multiplexed (daisy-chained) for custom automation solutions when using RS-232 communication.

Each actuator is provided with an inline power adapter which allows operation from both 110/120V (North American) and 220/240V (European) AC power. All actuators come with a one-year parts and labor warranty.

The user’s guide, shipped with each actuated valve, is also available online:

DC Gear Motor Actuator – Medium Pressure Valves User Guide at www.upchurch.com/PDF/I-Cards/V23.pdf

Introduction to Upchurch Scientific® Valves

VAlVEs introduction

Medium Pressure Valves Injection and Selection Valves for Pressures to 1,000 psi (69 bar)

Switching and Shut-Off Valves for Pressures to 500 psi (34 bar)

Directly Connect 1/16” or 1/8” OD Tubing with Flangeless Fittings (included)

Manual and Actuated VersionsUpchurch Scientific® Medium Pressure Valves are available for 1/16” or 1/8” OD tubing in sample injection or six-way flow selection versions. These valves have completely biocompatible flow paths and are perfect for systems where the pressure does not exceed 500–1,000 psi (34–69 bar), including flow injection analysis (FIA) and some chromatography applications. These valves come in manual (with or without a bulkhead mounting option) and electronically actuated versions. For more details on these valves, please see pages 100 – 101.

The Medium Pressure Valve series also includes our Switching Valves (rated to 500 psi, 34 bar) which offer several options for directional flow control. The most popular is the “L” style — a two-way switching valve that could be used for mobile phase, column or detector selection between two inlets or outlets. Use the “T” style valve with a plug to change a three-way open connection to a two-way selection valve. The “D” style valve is a two position four-way switching valve where adjacent ports are connected by a flow path which rotates 90˚ to change position. Applications for this valve include protection of column or other sensitive instrument components during a cleaning cycle. These biocompatible four-port switching valves are available for manual control or mounted onto an electronic actuator. Polymer inline shut-off valves are also available for 1/8” or 1/16” OD tubing to quickly turn a flow stream “on” or “off.” For more information on medium-pressure Switching and Shut-Off valves, please see pages 102 – 103.

Micro-Metering and Micro-Splitter Needle Valves

Fine Control of Flow in Two-way or Three-way Valves Applicable to a Wide Range of Applications, including Interfacing LC/MS Systems

Ability to Adjust and Change Split Flow Ratio Versions for Capillary up to 1/8” OD Tubing

Upchurch Scientific Needle Valves control flow of either the output of a two-port valve (Micro-Metering) or on the split stream of a three-port valve (Micro-Splitter Valves). Use one of these valves to regulate gas flow in a helium sparging system or to split post-column flow to a mass spectrometer. Several versions are available for connecting different tubing sizes, and biocompatible equivalents of each are offered. For more information on the different valve styles and functions, please see pages 104 – 105.

Prime/Purge ValvesUpchurch Scientific also offers two styles of pump Prime/Purge Valves, one for use with Waters® HPLC instruments and a universal low pressure version. Both feature easy, luer-actuated operation, and are on page 106.

DC Gear Motor Actuated Valves

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Actuator dimensions, excluding valve (H x W x D):

71mm x 56mm x 165mm (2.8” x 2.2” x 6.5”)

Actuators cannot be purchased separately — they are only available custom programmed for the appropriate premounted valve.

Please contact Upchurch Scientific for information on optional stepper motor actuators.

ElEctronic ActuAtors With Factory Premounted Valve Safety Tested and Rated to Conform to ETL, CSA, and CE Specifications

All of our valves listed on pages 101 – 102 are available premounted on compact Electronic Actuators to automate valve positioning. Our valves are coupled with a DC gear motor which offers outstanding rotational accuracy and low actuation times.

Upchurch Scientific actuated valves can be conveniently operated by keypad or computer controlled through contact closure and RS-232 communication. LED indicators on the actuator keypad specify valve position. Additionally, valves may be multiplexed (daisy-chained) for custom automation solutions when using RS-232 communication.

Each actuator is provided with an inline power adapter which allows operation from both 110/120V (North American) and 220/240V (European) AC power. All actuators come with a one-year parts and labor warranty.

The user’s guide, shipped with each actuated valve, is also available online:

DC Gear Motor Actuator – Medium Pressure Valves User Guide at www.upchurch.com/PDF/I-Cards/V23.pdf

Introduction to Upchurch Scientific® Valves

VAlVEs introduction

Medium Pressure Valves Injection and Selection Valves for Pressures to 1,000 psi (69 bar)

Switching and Shut-Off Valves for Pressures to 500 psi (34 bar)

Directly Connect 1/16” or 1/8” OD Tubing with Flangeless Fittings (included)

Manual and Actuated VersionsUpchurch Scientific® Medium Pressure Valves are available for 1/16” or 1/8” OD tubing in sample injection or six-way flow selection versions. These valves have completely biocompatible flow paths and are perfect for systems where the pressure does not exceed 500–1,000 psi (34–69 bar), including flow injection analysis (FIA) and some chromatography applications. These valves come in manual (with or without a bulkhead mounting option) and electronically actuated versions. For more details on these valves, please see pages 100 – 101.

The Medium Pressure Valve series also includes our Switching Valves (rated to 500 psi, 34 bar) which offer several options for directional flow control. The most popular is the “L” style — a two-way switching valve that could be used for mobile phase, column or detector selection between two inlets or outlets. Use the “T” style valve with a plug to change a three-way open connection to a two-way selection valve. The “D” style valve is a two position four-way switching valve where adjacent ports are connected by a flow path which rotates 90˚ to change position. Applications for this valve include protection of column or other sensitive instrument components during a cleaning cycle. These biocompatible four-port switching valves are available for manual control or mounted onto an electronic actuator. Polymer inline shut-off valves are also available for 1/8” or 1/16” OD tubing to quickly turn a flow stream “on” or “off.” For more information on medium-pressure Switching and Shut-Off valves, please see pages 102 – 103.

Micro-Metering and Micro-Splitter Needle Valves

Fine Control of Flow in Two-way or Three-way Valves Applicable to a Wide Range of Applications, including Interfacing LC/MS Systems

Ability to Adjust and Change Split Flow Ratio Versions for Capillary up to 1/8” OD Tubing

Upchurch Scientific Needle Valves control flow of either the output of a two-port valve (Micro-Metering) or on the split stream of a three-port valve (Micro-Splitter Valves). Use one of these valves to regulate gas flow in a helium sparging system or to split post-column flow to a mass spectrometer. Several versions are available for connecting different tubing sizes, and biocompatible equivalents of each are offered. For more information on the different valve styles and functions, please see pages 104 – 105.

Prime/Purge ValvesUpchurch Scientific also offers two styles of pump Prime/Purge Valves, one for use with Waters® HPLC instruments and a universal low pressure version. Both feature easy, luer-actuated operation, and are on page 106.

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Use our 6-Way Medium Pressure Selection Valve to easily select different solvents with an isocratic pump. The setup below involves an isocratic pump used for two separate assays, each requiring a prerinsing step prior to use. Using our Selection Valve in this setup, the system can be primed with the solvent in the first reservoir. Then, solvent from the second reservoir can be used as the mobile phase for the first application. Later, the system can be rinsed with an intermediate buffer solution from the third reservoir, followed by switching over to the second mobile phase in reservoir number 4. At the end of the day, the system can be rinsed with water from a fifth reservoir to avoid the possibility of precipitation on wetted surfaces. Follow this rinse with a final rinse of methanol from the sixth reservoir for system storage.

V-1241-DC

V-340

P-295Medium Pressure Injection Port Adapter

P-296Replaceable Tubing and Ferrule Assembly(Included)

Adapter Body

Needle Port

Medium Pressure Injection Valves

MEdiuM PrEssurE injEction VAlVEs

Biocompatible and Inert Low Swept Volume Minimal Dispersion

Upchurch Scientific® 6-Port Medium Pressure Injection Valves feature easy, external sample loop customization. Simply clean-cut a piece of tubing that represents the volume of sample you wish to inject, taking into account the port-to-port volume of the valve. Please refer to the “Tubing Internal Diameters and Volumes” chart on page 73 for assistance in calculating the volume of a length of tubing.

Two biocompatible injection valve options are available:

Long-Life CeramicFeaturing ceramic-to-ceramic sealing surfaces, these new long-life valves have been tested to over one million actuations with no change in performance.* The wetted materials are chemically resistant ceramic and PEEK™ polymer and the valves are rated to 500 psi (34 bar). Each valve includes 1/4-28 Flangeless Fittings for 1/16” OD tubing.

Economical PolymerThese economical valves have chemically resistant Vespel® and DuPont Teflon® brand resin wetted surfaces and are rated for a maximum pressure of 1,000 psi (69 bar). Each valve includes 1/4-28 Flangeless Fittings for 1/16” or 1/8” OD tubing.

Both valve options are available in three configurations: standard manual, bulkhead mountable manual and actuated. A valve mounting bracket (M-615-2) is listed on page 102, and bulkhead mounting specifications are available at www.upchurch.com/pdf/I-cards/V2.pdf. Refer to page 99 for information regarding the DC Gear motor actuators.

Please contact Upchurch Scientific for stepper motor actuated options, as well as custom configurations for instrument manufacturers. High pressure injection valve options are available starting on page 78.

* Tested using room-temperature water as the solvent.

MEdiuM PrEssurE injEction Port AdAPtErOur simple, biocompatible adapter converts any 1/4-28 flat-bottom port into a port that can accept a standard 22 gauge HPLC injection needle. This injection port adapter is adjustable, so you can create a snug fit around the needle to prevent any leaking of the analyte. In addition, this product features an internal stop that prevents you from inserting the needle too far, eliminating the possibility of damaging the valve with the needle tip.

Medium Pressure Selection Valves

MEdiuM PrEssurE 6-WAy sElEction VAlVEs

Biocompatible and Inert Low Swept Volume Excellent Choice for Mobile Phase Selection

Patented Upchurch Scientific® 6-Way Medium Pressure Selection Valves have a common inlet (or outlet) port connected to six different ports. Use these valves to select between multiple solvent reservoirs without having to disconnect and reconnect lines (see Application Note). Or, use two valves in conjunction with each other to serve as a column selection system in a moderate pressure semi-prep or high-flow analytical application. These ceramic valves are ideal for biocompatible instrumentation and can be used in flash chromatography for the preparation of proteomics samples.

Two biocompatible selection valve options are available:

Long-Life CeramicFeaturing ceramic-to-ceramic sealing surfaces, these new long-life valves have been tested to over one million actuations with no change in performance.* The wetted materials are chemically resistant ceramic and PEEK™ polymer and the valves are rated to 500 psi (34 bar). Each valve includes 1/4-28 Flangeless Fittings for 1/16” OD tubing.

Economical PolymerThese economical valves have chemically resistant Vespel® and DuPont Teflon® brand resin wetted surfaces and are rated for a maximum pressure of 1,000 psi (69 bar). Each valve includes 1/4-28 Flangeless Fittings for 1/16” or 1/8” OD tubing.

If your application does not require all six outer ports, seal the extra port(s) with any flat-bottom 1/4-28 plug from page 60.

Both valve options are available in three configurations: standard manual, bulkhead mountable manual and actuated. A valve mounting bracket (M-615-2) is listed on page 104, and bulkhead mounting specifications are available at www.upchurch.com/pdf/I-cards/V1.pdf. Refer to page 99 for information regarding the DC Gear motor actuator. Dimensions of the manual selection valves are the same as that of the injection valves — please refer to the dimensions chart on page 100.

Please contact Upchurch Scientific for stepper motor actuated options, as well as custom configurations for instrument manufacturers. High pressure selection valve options are available starting on page 78.

* Tested using room-temperature water as the solvent.

MeDiuM Pressure injeCtion VAlVes, MAnuAl

M-460 injection Valve1, Ceramic, for 1/16” OD tubing .040” thru-hole, 16.9µL swept volume2, BlackM-461 Bulkhead version of M-4601 V-450 injection Valve1, Polymer, for 1/16” OD tubing .040” thru-hole, 5.1µL swept volume2, BlackV-451 Bulkhead version of V-4501 V-540 injection Valve3, Polymer, for 1/8” OD tubing .063” thru-hole, 12.7µL swept volume2, RedV-541 Bulkhead version of V-5403 V-104 5/64” Allen Wrench (replacement)

MeDiuM Pressure injeCtion VAlVes, ACtuAteD

V-1451-DC Actuated version of V-451, DC Gear (premounted)4 V-1541-DC Actuated version of V-541, DC Gear (premounted)4 V-1461-DC Actuated version of M-461, DC Gear (premounted)4

MeDiuM Pressure injeCtion Port ADAPter

P-295 Adjustable injection Port Adapter P-296 replacement tubing/Ferrule Assembly

1 Comes complete with P-235/P-200 Flangeless Fittings. 2 Per pathway. Three pathways per valve. 3 Comes complete with P-335/P-340 Flangeless Fittings. 4 Actuated valves also include: (1) serial port adapter; (1) each RS-232 and contact closure

communications cables; (1) power adapter; (1) each North American style and European style power cord. DC gear actuated valves come with a communication cable for multiplex (daisy-chain) operations.

MeDiuM Pressure 6-WAy seleCtion VAlVes, MAnuAl

M-470 6-Way selection Valve1, Ceramic, for 1/16” OD tubing .040” thru-hole, 16.1µL swept volume, BlackM-471 Bulkhead version of M-4701 V-240 6-Way selection Valve1, Polymer, for 1/16” OD tubing .040” thru-hole, 11.5µL swept volume, BlackV-241 Bulkhead version of V-2401 V-340 6-Way selection Valve2, Polymer, for 1/8” OD tubing .063” thru-hole, 18.1µL swept volume, RedV-341 Bulkhead version of V-3402 V-104 5/64” Allen Wrench (replacement)

MeDiuM Pressure 6-WAy seleCtion VAlVes, ACtuAteD

V-1241-DC Actuated version of V-241, DC Gear (premounted)3 V-1341-DC Actuated version of V-341, DC Gear (premounted)3 V-1471-DC Actuated version of V-471, DC Gear (premounted)3

1 Comes complete with P-235/P-200 Flangeless Fittings. 2 Comes complete with P-335/P-340 Flangeless Fittings. 3 Actuated valves also include: (1) serial port adapter; (1) each RS-232 and contact closure

communications cables; (1) power adapter; (1) each North American style and European style power cord. DC gear actuated valves come with a communication cable for multiplex (daisy-chain) operations.

Viewpoint froM rotary knob

Flow path of Medium Pressure injection Valve(highlighting flow through sample loop in each position)

1 1

Position A (LOAD) Position B (INJECT)

Pump

Column

Sample In (Needle Port)

Sample Waste

2

3

4

5

6 2

3

4

5

6

Pump

Column

Sample Waste

Sample In (Needle Port)

V-1541-DC

V-451

#2 Mobile Phase 1

#1 Priming Solution

#3 Intermediate Buffer Solution

#4 Mobile Phase 2

#5 Rinse Water

#6 MeOH

6-Way Valve

Isocratic Pump

Sample Injection Valve

Column

Data Recording Device

Waste

Detector

MAnuAl VAlVe DiMensions (exCluDinG FittinGs)

Valve type sealing surfaces Dimensions (l x W)

StandardPolymer 2.72” x 1.24”1 (69.1 x 31.5 mm)

Ceramic 2.75” x 1.30” (69.8 x 33.0 mm)

Bulkhead MountablePolymer 2.92” x 1.24”1 (74.2 x 31.5 mm)

Ceramic 3.00” x 1.30” (76.2 x 33.0 mm)

1 Width of the knob, which is slightly wider than the valve body.

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Use our 6-Way Medium Pressure Selection Valve to easily select different solvents with an isocratic pump. The setup below involves an isocratic pump used for two separate assays, each requiring a prerinsing step prior to use. Using our Selection Valve in this setup, the system can be primed with the solvent in the first reservoir. Then, solvent from the second reservoir can be used as the mobile phase for the first application. Later, the system can be rinsed with an intermediate buffer solution from the third reservoir, followed by switching over to the second mobile phase in reservoir number 4. At the end of the day, the system can be rinsed with water from a fifth reservoir to avoid the possibility of precipitation on wetted surfaces. Follow this rinse with a final rinse of methanol from the sixth reservoir for system storage.

V-1241-DC

V-340

P-295Medium Pressure Injection Port Adapter

P-296Replaceable Tubing and Ferrule Assembly(Included)

Adapter Body

Needle Port

Medium Pressure Injection Valves

MEdiuM PrEssurE injEction VAlVEs

Biocompatible and Inert Low Swept Volume Minimal Dispersion

Upchurch Scientific® 6-Port Medium Pressure Injection Valves feature easy, external sample loop customization. Simply clean-cut a piece of tubing that represents the volume of sample you wish to inject, taking into account the port-to-port volume of the valve. Please refer to the “Tubing Internal Diameters and Volumes” chart on page 73 for assistance in calculating the volume of a length of tubing.

Two biocompatible injection valve options are available:

Long-Life CeramicFeaturing ceramic-to-ceramic sealing surfaces, these new long-life valves have been tested to over one million actuations with no change in performance.* The wetted materials are chemically resistant ceramic and PEEK™ polymer and the valves are rated to 500 psi (34 bar). Each valve includes 1/4-28 Flangeless Fittings for 1/16” OD tubing.

Economical PolymerThese economical valves have chemically resistant Vespel® and DuPont Teflon® brand resin wetted surfaces and are rated for a maximum pressure of 1,000 psi (69 bar). Each valve includes 1/4-28 Flangeless Fittings for 1/16” or 1/8” OD tubing.

Both valve options are available in three configurations: standard manual, bulkhead mountable manual and actuated. A valve mounting bracket (M-615-2) is listed on page 102, and bulkhead mounting specifications are available at www.upchurch.com/pdf/I-cards/V2.pdf. Refer to page 99 for information regarding the DC Gear motor actuators.

Please contact Upchurch Scientific for stepper motor actuated options, as well as custom configurations for instrument manufacturers. High pressure injection valve options are available starting on page 78.

* Tested using room-temperature water as the solvent.

MEdiuM PrEssurE injEction Port AdAPtErOur simple, biocompatible adapter converts any 1/4-28 flat-bottom port into a port that can accept a standard 22 gauge HPLC injection needle. This injection port adapter is adjustable, so you can create a snug fit around the needle to prevent any leaking of the analyte. In addition, this product features an internal stop that prevents you from inserting the needle too far, eliminating the possibility of damaging the valve with the needle tip.

Medium Pressure Selection Valves

MEdiuM PrEssurE 6-WAy sElEction VAlVEs

Biocompatible and Inert Low Swept Volume Excellent Choice for Mobile Phase Selection

Patented Upchurch Scientific® 6-Way Medium Pressure Selection Valves have a common inlet (or outlet) port connected to six different ports. Use these valves to select between multiple solvent reservoirs without having to disconnect and reconnect lines (see Application Note). Or, use two valves in conjunction with each other to serve as a column selection system in a moderate pressure semi-prep or high-flow analytical application. These ceramic valves are ideal for biocompatible instrumentation and can be used in flash chromatography for the preparation of proteomics samples.

Two biocompatible selection valve options are available:

Long-Life CeramicFeaturing ceramic-to-ceramic sealing surfaces, these new long-life valves have been tested to over one million actuations with no change in performance.* The wetted materials are chemically resistant ceramic and PEEK™ polymer and the valves are rated to 500 psi (34 bar). Each valve includes 1/4-28 Flangeless Fittings for 1/16” OD tubing.

Economical PolymerThese economical valves have chemically resistant Vespel® and DuPont Teflon® brand resin wetted surfaces and are rated for a maximum pressure of 1,000 psi (69 bar). Each valve includes 1/4-28 Flangeless Fittings for 1/16” or 1/8” OD tubing.

If your application does not require all six outer ports, seal the extra port(s) with any flat-bottom 1/4-28 plug from page 60.

Both valve options are available in three configurations: standard manual, bulkhead mountable manual and actuated. A valve mounting bracket (M-615-2) is listed on page 104, and bulkhead mounting specifications are available at www.upchurch.com/pdf/I-cards/V1.pdf. Refer to page 99 for information regarding the DC Gear motor actuator. Dimensions of the manual selection valves are the same as that of the injection valves — please refer to the dimensions chart on page 100.

Please contact Upchurch Scientific for stepper motor actuated options, as well as custom configurations for instrument manufacturers. High pressure selection valve options are available starting on page 78.

* Tested using room-temperature water as the solvent.

MeDiuM Pressure injeCtion VAlVes, MAnuAl

M-460 injection Valve1, Ceramic, for 1/16” OD tubing .040” thru-hole, 16.9µL swept volume2, BlackM-461 Bulkhead version of M-4601 V-450 injection Valve1, Polymer, for 1/16” OD tubing .040” thru-hole, 5.1µL swept volume2, BlackV-451 Bulkhead version of V-4501 V-540 injection Valve3, Polymer, for 1/8” OD tubing .063” thru-hole, 12.7µL swept volume2, RedV-541 Bulkhead version of V-5403 V-104 5/64” Allen Wrench (replacement)

MeDiuM Pressure injeCtion VAlVes, ACtuAteD

V-1451-DC Actuated version of V-451, DC Gear (premounted)4 V-1541-DC Actuated version of V-541, DC Gear (premounted)4 V-1461-DC Actuated version of M-461, DC Gear (premounted)4

MeDiuM Pressure injeCtion Port ADAPter

P-295 Adjustable injection Port Adapter P-296 replacement tubing/Ferrule Assembly

1 Comes complete with P-235/P-200 Flangeless Fittings. 2 Per pathway. Three pathways per valve. 3 Comes complete with P-335/P-340 Flangeless Fittings. 4 Actuated valves also include: (1) serial port adapter; (1) each RS-232 and contact closure

communications cables; (1) power adapter; (1) each North American style and European style power cord. DC gear actuated valves come with a communication cable for multiplex (daisy-chain) operations.

MeDiuM Pressure 6-WAy seleCtion VAlVes, MAnuAl

M-470 6-Way selection Valve1, Ceramic, for 1/16” OD tubing .040” thru-hole, 16.1µL swept volume, BlackM-471 Bulkhead version of M-4701 V-240 6-Way selection Valve1, Polymer, for 1/16” OD tubing .040” thru-hole, 11.5µL swept volume, BlackV-241 Bulkhead version of V-2401 V-340 6-Way selection Valve2, Polymer, for 1/8” OD tubing .063” thru-hole, 18.1µL swept volume, RedV-341 Bulkhead version of V-3402 V-104 5/64” Allen Wrench (replacement)

MeDiuM Pressure 6-WAy seleCtion VAlVes, ACtuAteD

V-1241-DC Actuated version of V-241, DC Gear (premounted)3 V-1341-DC Actuated version of V-341, DC Gear (premounted)3 V-1471-DC Actuated version of V-471, DC Gear (premounted)3

1 Comes complete with P-235/P-200 Flangeless Fittings. 2 Comes complete with P-335/P-340 Flangeless Fittings. 3 Actuated valves also include: (1) serial port adapter; (1) each RS-232 and contact closure

communications cables; (1) power adapter; (1) each North American style and European style power cord. DC gear actuated valves come with a communication cable for multiplex (daisy-chain) operations.

Viewpoint froM rotary knob

Flow path of Medium Pressure injection Valve(highlighting flow through sample loop in each position)

1 1

Position A (LOAD) Position B (INJECT)

Pump

Column

Sample In (Needle Port)

Sample Waste

2

3

4

5

6 2

3

4

5

6

Pump

Column

Sample Waste

Sample In (Needle Port)

V-1541-DC

V-451

#2 Mobile Phase 1

#1 Priming Solution

#3 Intermediate Buffer Solution

#4 Mobile Phase 2

#5 Rinse Water

#6 MeOH

6-Way Valve

Isocratic Pump

Sample Injection Valve

Column

Data Recording Device

Waste

Detector

MAnuAl VAlVe DiMensions (exCluDinG FittinGs)

Valve type sealing surfaces Dimensions (l x W)

StandardPolymer 2.72” x 1.24”1 (69.1 x 31.5 mm)

Ceramic 2.75” x 1.30” (69.8 x 33.0 mm)

Bulkhead MountablePolymer 2.92” x 1.24”1 (74.2 x 31.5 mm)

Ceramic 3.00” x 1.30” (76.2 x 33.0 mm)

1 Width of the knob, which is slightly wider than the valve body.

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Switching Valve Options:

1

3

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1

3

4 2

1

3

4 2

4-Way Diagonal Flow

Switching Valves(V-100D, V-101D,

V-1101D-DC)

Right Angle FlowSwitching Valves(V-100L, V-101L,

V-1101L-DC)

3-Way Flow Switching Valves(V-100T, V-101T,

V-1101T-DC)

Medium Pressure Switching Valves Switching and Shut-Off Valves

shut-off VAlVEs For Medium Pressure Applications Biocompatible, All-Polymer Flow Path Available for 1/16” and 1/8” OD Tubing

Stop a flow stream quickly with Upchurch Scientific® biocompatible Shut-Off Valves. The bodies are manufactured from either PEEK™ or Tefzel® (ETFE) with a Kel-F® rotor, making them highly resistant to chemical attack. The blue colorant used in some valve configurations has proven not to leach out with common HPLC solvents.

Connect semi-rigid or rigid tubing, such as PEEK, stainless steel or DuPont Teflon® brand resin, with the 1/4-28 Flangeless Fittings provided. Soft tubing, such as Pharmed® or Tygon® (see pages 142 – 143), may be connected to these valves using our 1/4-28 barbed adapters, found on page 48.

shut-oFF VAlVes

internal Material oD tubing thru-hole Volume1 Pressure ratingP-7322 PEEK, Natural 1/16” .020” 2.5µL 500 psi (34 bar) P-7333 PEEK, Natural 1/8” .040” 10.0µL 500 psi (34 bar) P-7822 ETFE, Blue 1/16” .020” 2.5µL 500 psi (34 bar) P-7833 ETFE, Blue 1/8” .040” 10.0µL 500 psi (34 bar) P-7214 ETFE, Natural 1/8” .040” 10.0µL 500 psi (34 bar)

1 Maximum internal volume, with valve fully open. 2 Comes complete with P-235/P-200 Fittings. 3 Comes complete with P-335/P-300 Fittings. 4 Comes complete with P-335/P-300N Fittings.

MeDiuM Pressure 4-Port sWitChinG VAlVes, MAnuAl

swept VolumeV-100D 4-Way Diagonal Flow switching Valve1 12.4µL V-100l right Angle Flow switching Valve1 6.2µL V-100t 3-Way Flow switching Valve1 9.7µL V-101D Bulkhead Version of V-100D1 12.4µL V-101l Bulkhead Version of V-100l1 6.2µL V-101t Bulkhead Version of V-100t1 9.7µL V-103 .050” Allen Wrench (replacement)

MeDiuM Pressure 4-Port sWitChinG VAlVes, ACtuAteD

swept VolumeV-1101D-DC Actuated version of V-101D1, 2 12.4µL V-1101l-DC Actuated version of V-101l1, 2 6.2µL V-1101t-DC Actuated version of V-101t1, 2 9.7µL

VAlVe BrACket

M-615-1 Mounting Bracket for switching Valves (this page) M-615-2 Mounting Bracket for injection and selection Valves

(pages 102 – 103) 1 Comes complete with P-218BLK/P-240 Flangeless Fittings. “L” and “T” valve versions also include a

P-309 Plug.2 Actuated valves also include: (1) serial port adapter; (1) each RS-232 and contact closure

communications cables; (1) power adapter; (1) each North American style and European style power cord. DC gear actuated valves come with a communication cable for multiplex (daisy-chain) operations.

V-1101D-DC

MEdiuM PrEssurE 4-Port sWitching VAlVEs

Three Flow Configurations to Choose From Biocompatible Flow Paths

With three versions to choose from, Upchurch Scientific® Switching Valves offer many flow distribution options. Each valve has a low swept volume, can withstand pressures to 500 psi (34 bar) and is chemically inert and biocompatible. The PEEK™ and DuPont Teflon® brand resin construction results in a valve as durable as it is economical. Each V-100 Series Switching Valve has .040” thru-holes and is supplied with Flangeless Fittings for use with 1/16” OD tubing. To use these valves with 1/8” OD tubing, simply replace the supplied fittings with 1/4-28 Flangeless Fittings found on page 57. You may notice a slight back pressure at higher flow rates, due to the .040” thru-holes in these valves.

To operate, all ports must be either connected to a line of your system or plugged. Built-in positioning detents allow these valves to snap into place, ensuring the thru-hole is properly aligned.

Standard manual valves (V-100D, V-100L and V100T) measure 1.80” (45.7 mm) in length. Bulkhead versions (V-101D, V-101L and V-101T) are 2.18” (55.4 mm) long.

Each of the Upchurch Scientific 4-Port Switching Valves is available in standard manual and bulkhead mountable manual configurations. Bulkhead mounting specifications are included and are also available at www.upchurch.com/PDF/I-cards/v17.pdf. The bulkhead mountable manual configuration can also be mounted on our M-615-1 Valve Bracket (see below). DC gear motor actuated versions are also available — please see page 101 for actuator information.

Selected applications for our Medium Pressure Switching Valves are listed on the following page. However, there are also several other possible uses for these valves. Please contact your local authorized Distributor or Upchurch Scientific directly to discuss your particular application.

Please contact Upchurch Scientific for stepper motor actuated options, as well as custom configurations for instrument manufacturers. High pressure switching valve options are available starting on page 78.

.145” diameter

P-733PEEK Shut-Off Valve

P-783ETFE Shut-Off Valve

1.07”

1”

.50”

V-101l

VAlVE BrAckEtsMount the bulkhead mountable manual valves presented on pages 100 – 102 with these Brackets. Once mounted, a valve will be positioned horizontally. Extra holes are provided for valve accessories.

Made of sturdy anodized aluminum, these brackets can be attached to any lab surface. Each bracket comes with the required valve mounting hardware and instructions.

M-615-2Valve Bracket, shown with an M-461 Injection Valve (not included)

3.4”

2.9”

2.0”

Medium Pressure Switching Valve ApplicationsProtect sensitive system components (such as a column) during a cleaning cycle with our Diagonal Flow Switching Valve (“D”). This valve eliminates the need to remove, plug and reconnect a low pressure column (see below).

A typical application for a Right Angle Flow Switching Valve (“L”) is column switching, allowing two columns to use one detector. Detector switching is another common application for this valve (see below). Plug off the extra port with the included plug.

Your detector switching application may require the flexibility of routing the column effluent to both detectors simultaneously while retaining the ability to isolate each detector. Use our 3-Way Flow Switching Valve (“T”), plugging off the fourth port with the included plug (see right).

Pump

Column

Detector

Position 1

Pump

Column

Detector

Position 2

In

Detector #1 Detector #2

Position 1

Position 2

Position 3

In

Detector #1 Detector #2

In

Detector #1 Detector #2

Position 1 Position 2

Detector #1

Detector #2

V-100L Valve

Plug

ColumnColumn

Detector #1

Detector #2

V-100L Valve

Plug

Install a Shut-Off Valve between the solvent reservoir and pump. Then, when it is necessary to disconnect the solvent line, a simple twist of the valve lever eliminates the potential of a hazardous spill.

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1

3

4 2

1

3

4 2

1

3

4 2

4-Way Diagonal Flow

Switching Valves(V-100D, V-101D,

V-1101D-DC)

Right Angle FlowSwitching Valves(V-100L, V-101L,

V-1101L-DC)

3-Way Flow Switching Valves(V-100T, V-101T,

V-1101T-DC)

Medium Pressure Switching Valves Switching and Shut-Off Valves

shut-off VAlVEs For Medium Pressure Applications Biocompatible, All-Polymer Flow Path Available for 1/16” and 1/8” OD Tubing

Stop a flow stream quickly with Upchurch Scientific® biocompatible Shut-Off Valves. The bodies are manufactured from either PEEK™ or Tefzel® (ETFE) with a Kel-F® rotor, making them highly resistant to chemical attack. The blue colorant used in some valve configurations has proven not to leach out with common HPLC solvents.

Connect semi-rigid or rigid tubing, such as PEEK, stainless steel or DuPont Teflon® brand resin, with the 1/4-28 Flangeless Fittings provided. Soft tubing, such as Pharmed® or Tygon® (see pages 142 – 143), may be connected to these valves using our 1/4-28 barbed adapters, found on page 48.

shut-oFF VAlVes

internal Material oD tubing thru-hole Volume1 Pressure ratingP-7322 PEEK, Natural 1/16” .020” 2.5µL 500 psi (34 bar) P-7333 PEEK, Natural 1/8” .040” 10.0µL 500 psi (34 bar) P-7822 ETFE, Blue 1/16” .020” 2.5µL 500 psi (34 bar) P-7833 ETFE, Blue 1/8” .040” 10.0µL 500 psi (34 bar) P-7214 ETFE, Natural 1/8” .040” 10.0µL 500 psi (34 bar)

1 Maximum internal volume, with valve fully open. 2 Comes complete with P-235/P-200 Fittings. 3 Comes complete with P-335/P-300 Fittings. 4 Comes complete with P-335/P-300N Fittings.

MeDiuM Pressure 4-Port sWitChinG VAlVes, MAnuAl

swept VolumeV-100D 4-Way Diagonal Flow switching Valve1 12.4µL V-100l right Angle Flow switching Valve1 6.2µL V-100t 3-Way Flow switching Valve1 9.7µL V-101D Bulkhead Version of V-100D1 12.4µL V-101l Bulkhead Version of V-100l1 6.2µL V-101t Bulkhead Version of V-100t1 9.7µL V-103 .050” Allen Wrench (replacement)

MeDiuM Pressure 4-Port sWitChinG VAlVes, ACtuAteD

swept VolumeV-1101D-DC Actuated version of V-101D1, 2 12.4µL V-1101l-DC Actuated version of V-101l1, 2 6.2µL V-1101t-DC Actuated version of V-101t1, 2 9.7µL

VAlVe BrACket

M-615-1 Mounting Bracket for switching Valves (this page) M-615-2 Mounting Bracket for injection and selection Valves

(pages 102 – 103) 1 Comes complete with P-218BLK/P-240 Flangeless Fittings. “L” and “T” valve versions also include a

P-309 Plug.2 Actuated valves also include: (1) serial port adapter; (1) each RS-232 and contact closure

communications cables; (1) power adapter; (1) each North American style and European style power cord. DC gear actuated valves come with a communication cable for multiplex (daisy-chain) operations.

V-1101D-DC

MEdiuM PrEssurE 4-Port sWitching VAlVEs

Three Flow Configurations to Choose From Biocompatible Flow Paths

With three versions to choose from, Upchurch Scientific® Switching Valves offer many flow distribution options. Each valve has a low swept volume, can withstand pressures to 500 psi (34 bar) and is chemically inert and biocompatible. The PEEK™ and DuPont Teflon® brand resin construction results in a valve as durable as it is economical. Each V-100 Series Switching Valve has .040” thru-holes and is supplied with Flangeless Fittings for use with 1/16” OD tubing. To use these valves with 1/8” OD tubing, simply replace the supplied fittings with 1/4-28 Flangeless Fittings found on page 57. You may notice a slight back pressure at higher flow rates, due to the .040” thru-holes in these valves.

To operate, all ports must be either connected to a line of your system or plugged. Built-in positioning detents allow these valves to snap into place, ensuring the thru-hole is properly aligned.

Standard manual valves (V-100D, V-100L and V100T) measure 1.80” (45.7 mm) in length. Bulkhead versions (V-101D, V-101L and V-101T) are 2.18” (55.4 mm) long.

Each of the Upchurch Scientific 4-Port Switching Valves is available in standard manual and bulkhead mountable manual configurations. Bulkhead mounting specifications are included and are also available at www.upchurch.com/PDF/I-cards/v17.pdf. The bulkhead mountable manual configuration can also be mounted on our M-615-1 Valve Bracket (see below). DC gear motor actuated versions are also available — please see page 101 for actuator information.

Selected applications for our Medium Pressure Switching Valves are listed on the following page. However, there are also several other possible uses for these valves. Please contact your local authorized Distributor or Upchurch Scientific directly to discuss your particular application.

Please contact Upchurch Scientific for stepper motor actuated options, as well as custom configurations for instrument manufacturers. High pressure switching valve options are available starting on page 78.

.145” diameter

P-733PEEK Shut-Off Valve

P-783ETFE Shut-Off Valve

1.07”

1”

.50”

V-101l

VAlVE BrAckEtsMount the bulkhead mountable manual valves presented on pages 100 – 102 with these Brackets. Once mounted, a valve will be positioned horizontally. Extra holes are provided for valve accessories.

Made of sturdy anodized aluminum, these brackets can be attached to any lab surface. Each bracket comes with the required valve mounting hardware and instructions.

M-615-2Valve Bracket, shown with an M-461 Injection Valve (not included)

3.4”

2.9”

2.0”

Medium Pressure Switching Valve ApplicationsProtect sensitive system components (such as a column) during a cleaning cycle with our Diagonal Flow Switching Valve (“D”). This valve eliminates the need to remove, plug and reconnect a low pressure column (see below).

A typical application for a Right Angle Flow Switching Valve (“L”) is column switching, allowing two columns to use one detector. Detector switching is another common application for this valve (see below). Plug off the extra port with the included plug.

Your detector switching application may require the flexibility of routing the column effluent to both detectors simultaneously while retaining the ability to isolate each detector. Use our 3-Way Flow Switching Valve (“T”), plugging off the fourth port with the included plug (see right).

Pump

Column

Detector

Position 1

Pump

Column

Detector

Position 2

In

Detector #1 Detector #2

Position 1

Position 2

Position 3

In

Detector #1 Detector #2

In

Detector #1 Detector #2

Position 1 Position 2

Detector #1

Detector #2

V-100L Valve

Plug

ColumnColumn

Detector #1

Detector #2

V-100L Valve

Plug

Install a Shut-Off Valve between the solvent reservoir and pump. Then, when it is necessary to disconnect the solvent line, a simple twist of the valve lever eliminates the potential of a hazardous spill.

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P-451Medium PressureMicro-Splitter Valve

Micro-Splitter Valve Applications & NotesBACk PrESSurE CoNSidErAtioNS

Our Micro-Splitter Valves are designed to work when both effluent flow path pressures are nearly identical. However, the split flow path will often have higher back pressure than the waste flow path, making it hard to achieve any split flow at all. There are two possible solutions. Place a back pressure regulator (see pages 108 – 110) on the waste flow path that is equal to or slightly greater than the pressure on the split flow path. Or, switch the two effluent pathways such that the split flow pathway is attached to the “waste” port on the valve and the waste flow pathway is attached to the “split” port on the valve. This second method may result in a loss of adjustment sensitivity.

PriME/PurgE VALVE

Air within the pump head can cause noisy pump operation and flow instability. Solve this problem by placing a High Pressure Micro-Splitter Valve or High Pressure Universal Prime/Purge Valve (page 106) inline between the pump and the injector valve. You can then safely divert pump flow to a waste container at a sufficient rate to dislodge the air. Remove air from the solvent line leading to the pump with a Low Pressure Prime/Purge Valve (page 106).

MuLti-CoLuMN ANd dEtECtor SyStEMS

Does your work require analyses with multiple columns and detectors that use the same mobile phase? If so, install one of our High Pressure Micro-Splitter Valves after your injector. A single injection can then be split to two separate columns and detector systems, at two different flow rates. This economical set-up eliminates the need for an additional pump and injector valve, while allowing data to be obtained simultaneously.

PoSt-dEtECtor iNtErfACiNg

Use a Medium Pressure Micro-Splitter Valve to route fluid exiting an initial detector to other devices, such as a mass spectrometer and a fraction collector. The valve will split and reduce the flow rate to that required for MS interfacing, while diverting the remainder of the flow to the collector (a back pressure regulator may also be required for this set up, available on pages 108 – 110).

othEr APPLiCAtioNS

See a flow diagram on page 37 of sample purification and concentration that includes use of a Micro-Splitter Valve.These valves are also suited for other applications, such as adapting a standard HPLC system to handle microbore analyses. For more information and plumbing diagrams for this application and those listed above, please request our Flow Control Valve Applications Guide.

Micro–Splitter Valve Information:

internal Max. Volume1 operating (closed/ Pressure Min. split Valve type threads fully open) (psi/bar) Flow rate2

P-450 Medium Pressure 1/4-28 2.1 / 4.1 µL 800 / 55 2µL/minP-451 Medium Pressure 10-32 1.2 / 2.8 µL 800 / 55 2µL/minP-452 Medium Pres. Capillary 10-32 / 6-32 1.2 / 2.4 µL 800 / 55 2µL/minP-460s, t High Pressure 10-32 1.2 / 2.8 µL 4,000 / 276 4.8µL/minP-470 High Pres. Graduated 10-32 1.2 / 2.8 µL 4,000 / 276 4.8µL/minM-405s, t High Pres. Capillary 10-32 / 6-32 1.2 / 2.4 µL 4,000 / 276 4.8µL/minM-472 High Pres. Cap. Grad. 10-32 / 6-32 1.2 / 2.4 µL 4,000 / 276 4.8µL/min

1 The supply and waste port thru-holes have IDs of .020”. The ID for the split-stream port thru-hole is .020” in standard versions; in capillary versions it is .010”.

2 All tests conducted at an incoming flow rate of 1 mL/min. using room temperature water, with equal pressures on both effluent streams. Lower incoming flow rates will result in a gradual loss of sensitivity when setting the split rate.

MiCro-sPlitter VAlVes

M-405s high Pressure Capillary, 10-32/6-32, with stainless steel needle Includes: (2) F-120 PEEK™ Fingertight Fittings for 1/16” OD tubing and (1) F-125 PEEK Micro Fingertight for capillary tubing*M-405t high Pressure Capillary, 10-32/6-32, with titanium needle Includes: (2) F-120 PEEK Fingertight Fittings for 1/16” OD tubing and (1) F-125 PEEK Micro Fingertight for capillary tubing*P-450 Medium Pressure, 1/4-28, biocompatible Includes: (3) P-200 Tefzel® (ETFE) Ferrules and (3) P-235 PEEK Flangeless Nuts for 1/16” OD tubingP-451 Medium Pressure, 10-32, biocompatible Includes: (3) F-120 PEEK Fingertight Fittings for 1/16” OD tubingP-452 Medium Pressure Capillary, 10-32/6-32, biocompatible Includes: (2) F-120 PEEK Fingertight Fittings for 1/16” OD tubing (1) F-125 PEEK Micro Fingertight for capillary tubing*P-460s high Pressure, 10-32, with stainless steel needle Includes: (3) F-120 PEEK Fingertight Fittings for 1/16” OD tubingP-460t high Pressure, 10-32, with titanium needle Includes: (3) F-120 PEEK Fingertight Fittings for 1/16” OD tubing

GrADuAteD MiCro-sPlitter VAlVes

P-470 high Pressure Graduated, 10-32, with stainless steel needle Includes: (3) F-120 PEEK Fingertight Fittings for 1/16” OD tubingM-472 high Pressure Capillary Graduated, 10-32/6-32, with stainless steel needle Includes: (2) F-120 PEEK Fingertight Fittings for 1/16” OD tubing and (1) F-125 PEEK Micro Fingertight for capillary tubing*

* Use with our MicroTight Tubing Sleeves, found on page 28.

Micro-Metering ValvesMicro-Splitter Valves

Micro-sPlittEr VAlVEs For Interfacing LC-MS Systems Adjustable Split Stream Flow Rates Medium and High Pressure Versions

Upchurch Scientific® offers a line of Micro-Splitter Needle Valves designed to accurately split and control a low-flow stream off a single incoming supply.

The biocompatible Medium Pressure Micro-Splitter Valves are perfect for LC-MS and other multidetector systems and fraction collectors. The ideal placement of these valves is on the effluent side of the detector flow cell, at a maximum pressure of 800 psi (55 bar). Choose between 1/4-28 and 10-32 threaded versions. A valve is also available to accommodate applications involving capillary tubing.1

The High Pressure Micro-Splitter Valves are designed to operate under pressures up to 4,000 psi (276 bar). These products are well suited for running two analytical devices in parallel. The High Pressure Capillary Micro-Splitter Valves1 may also be used to adapt an analytical HPLC system to handle microbore applications.

Our Graduated Valves offer many of the benefits and features of our original Micro-Splitter Valves, plus the ability to adjust and set the split flow to repeatable settings. This allows documentation of settings and the resulting flow rates for easier method development. The graduations also make it easier to employ the valve in a system used to run multiple analyses that require different split flow rates. Choose from regular High Pressure and Capillary1 versions.

All Micro-Splitter Valves have been tested at flow rates to 100mL/min., with a maximum resulting pressure drop of only 45 psi (3.1 bar).2

1 This valve has a MicroTight® 6-32 threaded fitting on the split stream. Select the appropriately sized MicroTight Tubing Sleeve from page 28 to connect your capillary tubing.

2 Preasure drop measured when valves fully opened.

Micro-MEtEring VAlVEs Flow Rates as Low as 3.5µL/min*

1/4-28 and 10-32 Designs Available PEEK™ Polymer Construction, with DuPont Teflon®

Brand Resin SealsFor fine control of fluid flow rates, our Micro-Metering Needle Valves can reduce outgoing flow to as low as 3.5µL/min*. These needle valves are perfect for use with peristaltic pump fluid-transfer applications, mass spectrometry, and fraction collection.

Upchurch Scientific® Micro-Metering Valves can also be used to regulate gas flow in helium sparging lines and as a flow-dependent variable back pressure regulator. For flow independent regulation of back pressure, please see pages 108 – 110. Please request our Flow Control Valve Applications Guide for more details.

Flow path materials are PEEK polymer and Teflon (O-rings). All versions of this valve have .020” thru-holes.

*At 1.0mL/min incoming flow rate with room temperature water.

P-4451/4-28 threaded PEEK Micro-Metering Valve

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internal Material oD tubing thru-hole Volume1 Pressure ratingP-4452 PEEK, Black 1/16” .020” 7.7µL 800 psi (55 bar) P-4463 PEEK, Black 1/16” .020” 7.2µL 800 psi (55 bar) P-4474 PEEK, Black 1/8” .020” 7.7µL 800 psi (55 bar)

1 Maximum internal volume, with valve fully open.

2 Comes complete with 1/4-28 P-230/P-200 Flangeless Fittings 3 Comes complete with 10-32 F-120 One-Piece Fingertight Fittings. 4 Comes complete with 1/4-28 P-330/P-300 Flangeless Fittings.

M-405s

P-450

P-470

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P-451Medium PressureMicro-Splitter Valve

Micro-Splitter Valve Applications & NotesBACk PrESSurE CoNSidErAtioNS

Our Micro-Splitter Valves are designed to work when both effluent flow path pressures are nearly identical. However, the split flow path will often have higher back pressure than the waste flow path, making it hard to achieve any split flow at all. There are two possible solutions. Place a back pressure regulator (see pages 108 – 110) on the waste flow path that is equal to or slightly greater than the pressure on the split flow path. Or, switch the two effluent pathways such that the split flow pathway is attached to the “waste” port on the valve and the waste flow pathway is attached to the “split” port on the valve. This second method may result in a loss of adjustment sensitivity.

PriME/PurgE VALVE

Air within the pump head can cause noisy pump operation and flow instability. Solve this problem by placing a High Pressure Micro-Splitter Valve or High Pressure Universal Prime/Purge Valve (page 106) inline between the pump and the injector valve. You can then safely divert pump flow to a waste container at a sufficient rate to dislodge the air. Remove air from the solvent line leading to the pump with a Low Pressure Prime/Purge Valve (page 106).

MuLti-CoLuMN ANd dEtECtor SyStEMS

Does your work require analyses with multiple columns and detectors that use the same mobile phase? If so, install one of our High Pressure Micro-Splitter Valves after your injector. A single injection can then be split to two separate columns and detector systems, at two different flow rates. This economical set-up eliminates the need for an additional pump and injector valve, while allowing data to be obtained simultaneously.

PoSt-dEtECtor iNtErfACiNg

Use a Medium Pressure Micro-Splitter Valve to route fluid exiting an initial detector to other devices, such as a mass spectrometer and a fraction collector. The valve will split and reduce the flow rate to that required for MS interfacing, while diverting the remainder of the flow to the collector (a back pressure regulator may also be required for this set up, available on pages 108 – 110).

othEr APPLiCAtioNS

See a flow diagram on page 37 of sample purification and concentration that includes use of a Micro-Splitter Valve.These valves are also suited for other applications, such as adapting a standard HPLC system to handle microbore analyses. For more information and plumbing diagrams for this application and those listed above, please request our Flow Control Valve Applications Guide.

Micro–Splitter Valve Information:

internal Max. Volume1 operating (closed/ Pressure Min. split Valve type threads fully open) (psi/bar) Flow rate2

P-450 Medium Pressure 1/4-28 2.1 / 4.1 µL 800 / 55 2µL/minP-451 Medium Pressure 10-32 1.2 / 2.8 µL 800 / 55 2µL/minP-452 Medium Pres. Capillary 10-32 / 6-32 1.2 / 2.4 µL 800 / 55 2µL/minP-460s, t High Pressure 10-32 1.2 / 2.8 µL 4,000 / 276 4.8µL/minP-470 High Pres. Graduated 10-32 1.2 / 2.8 µL 4,000 / 276 4.8µL/minM-405s, t High Pres. Capillary 10-32 / 6-32 1.2 / 2.4 µL 4,000 / 276 4.8µL/minM-472 High Pres. Cap. Grad. 10-32 / 6-32 1.2 / 2.4 µL 4,000 / 276 4.8µL/min

1 The supply and waste port thru-holes have IDs of .020”. The ID for the split-stream port thru-hole is .020” in standard versions; in capillary versions it is .010”.

2 All tests conducted at an incoming flow rate of 1 mL/min. using room temperature water, with equal pressures on both effluent streams. Lower incoming flow rates will result in a gradual loss of sensitivity when setting the split rate.

MiCro-sPlitter VAlVes

M-405s high Pressure Capillary, 10-32/6-32, with stainless steel needle Includes: (2) F-120 PEEK™ Fingertight Fittings for 1/16” OD tubing and (1) F-125 PEEK Micro Fingertight for capillary tubing*M-405t high Pressure Capillary, 10-32/6-32, with titanium needle Includes: (2) F-120 PEEK Fingertight Fittings for 1/16” OD tubing and (1) F-125 PEEK Micro Fingertight for capillary tubing*P-450 Medium Pressure, 1/4-28, biocompatible Includes: (3) P-200 Tefzel® (ETFE) Ferrules and (3) P-235 PEEK Flangeless Nuts for 1/16” OD tubingP-451 Medium Pressure, 10-32, biocompatible Includes: (3) F-120 PEEK Fingertight Fittings for 1/16” OD tubingP-452 Medium Pressure Capillary, 10-32/6-32, biocompatible Includes: (2) F-120 PEEK Fingertight Fittings for 1/16” OD tubing (1) F-125 PEEK Micro Fingertight for capillary tubing*P-460s high Pressure, 10-32, with stainless steel needle Includes: (3) F-120 PEEK Fingertight Fittings for 1/16” OD tubingP-460t high Pressure, 10-32, with titanium needle Includes: (3) F-120 PEEK Fingertight Fittings for 1/16” OD tubing

GrADuAteD MiCro-sPlitter VAlVes

P-470 high Pressure Graduated, 10-32, with stainless steel needle Includes: (3) F-120 PEEK Fingertight Fittings for 1/16” OD tubingM-472 high Pressure Capillary Graduated, 10-32/6-32, with stainless steel needle Includes: (2) F-120 PEEK Fingertight Fittings for 1/16” OD tubing and (1) F-125 PEEK Micro Fingertight for capillary tubing*

* Use with our MicroTight Tubing Sleeves, found on page 28.

Micro-Metering ValvesMicro-Splitter Valves

Micro-sPlittEr VAlVEs For Interfacing LC-MS Systems Adjustable Split Stream Flow Rates Medium and High Pressure Versions

Upchurch Scientific® offers a line of Micro-Splitter Needle Valves designed to accurately split and control a low-flow stream off a single incoming supply.

The biocompatible Medium Pressure Micro-Splitter Valves are perfect for LC-MS and other multidetector systems and fraction collectors. The ideal placement of these valves is on the effluent side of the detector flow cell, at a maximum pressure of 800 psi (55 bar). Choose between 1/4-28 and 10-32 threaded versions. A valve is also available to accommodate applications involving capillary tubing.1

The High Pressure Micro-Splitter Valves are designed to operate under pressures up to 4,000 psi (276 bar). These products are well suited for running two analytical devices in parallel. The High Pressure Capillary Micro-Splitter Valves1 may also be used to adapt an analytical HPLC system to handle microbore applications.

Our Graduated Valves offer many of the benefits and features of our original Micro-Splitter Valves, plus the ability to adjust and set the split flow to repeatable settings. This allows documentation of settings and the resulting flow rates for easier method development. The graduations also make it easier to employ the valve in a system used to run multiple analyses that require different split flow rates. Choose from regular High Pressure and Capillary1 versions.

All Micro-Splitter Valves have been tested at flow rates to 100mL/min., with a maximum resulting pressure drop of only 45 psi (3.1 bar).2

1 This valve has a MicroTight® 6-32 threaded fitting on the split stream. Select the appropriately sized MicroTight Tubing Sleeve from page 28 to connect your capillary tubing.

2 Preasure drop measured when valves fully opened.

Micro-MEtEring VAlVEs Flow Rates as Low as 3.5µL/min*

1/4-28 and 10-32 Designs Available PEEK™ Polymer Construction, with DuPont Teflon®

Brand Resin SealsFor fine control of fluid flow rates, our Micro-Metering Needle Valves can reduce outgoing flow to as low as 3.5µL/min*. These needle valves are perfect for use with peristaltic pump fluid-transfer applications, mass spectrometry, and fraction collection.

Upchurch Scientific® Micro-Metering Valves can also be used to regulate gas flow in helium sparging lines and as a flow-dependent variable back pressure regulator. For flow independent regulation of back pressure, please see pages 108 – 110. Please request our Flow Control Valve Applications Guide for more details.

Flow path materials are PEEK polymer and Teflon (O-rings). All versions of this valve have .020” thru-holes.

*At 1.0mL/min incoming flow rate with room temperature water.

P-4451/4-28 threaded PEEK Micro-Metering Valve

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internal Material oD tubing thru-hole Volume1 Pressure ratingP-4452 PEEK, Black 1/16” .020” 7.7µL 800 psi (55 bar) P-4463 PEEK, Black 1/16” .020” 7.2µL 800 psi (55 bar) P-4474 PEEK, Black 1/8” .020” 7.7µL 800 psi (55 bar)

1 Maximum internal volume, with valve fully open.

2 Comes complete with 1/4-28 P-230/P-200 Flangeless Fittings 3 Comes complete with 10-32 F-120 One-Piece Fingertight Fittings. 4 Comes complete with 1/4-28 P-330/P-300 Flangeless Fittings.

M-405s

P-450

P-470

Prime/Purge Valves

PriMe/PurGe VAlVes

V-320 Prime/Purge Valve for Waters Pumps Includes (1) V-320-06 Teflon sealV-320-06 replacement teflon seal (for V-320) V-321 low Pressure universal Prime/Purge Valve Includes (2) P-300N Tefzel® Ferrules & (2) P-335 PEEK Nuts, for 1/8” OD tubingV-322 high Pressure universal Prime/Purge Valve Includes (2) F-120 Fittings for 1/16” OD tubing B-310 10cc Disposable luer-tipped syringe

uniVErsAl PriME/PurgE VAlVEs For Any Style HPLC System Automatic Luer Syringe Operation Featuring Handy Mounting Holes

Upchurch Scientific Universal Prime/Purge Valves are easy to operate. Simply install a valve along the flow path with the included fittings and attach a luer-tipped syringe. Then, withdraw the plunger and watch as solvent and residual bubbles are removed from the solvent line. The valves automatically close when the syringe is removed.

The low pressure version of the valve is designed to be used with 1/8” OD tubing, while the high pressure version accommodates 1/16” OD tubing. Optional mounting is made easy by the handy holes in the body of each unit.

Air in the inlet Solvent LineInstall the Low Pressure Universal Prime/Purge Valve along the inlet solvent path near the pump to remove bubbles from the inlet solvent line. The valve can also be used to rapidly “wet” your solvent inlet filter. When a new filter is installed, it often contains a substantial amount of air within its pores. At standard flow rates, it may require several minutes before the inlet fluid pathway is completely free of gas. Using this valve you are able to rapidly draw solvent through the inlet filter, dislodging the gas and minimizing downtime.

Air in the PumpheadAir within the pumphead can cause flow instability and noisy pump operation. Place the High Pressure Prime/Purge Valve between the pump and the sample injector, where it can be used to remove bubbles that have become lodged within your pump. This valve is rated for a maximum pressure of 5,000 psi (345 bar).

PriME/PurgE VAlVE for WAtErs® PuMPs

Automatic Valve Operation with a Simple Twist of a Luer Lock Syringe

No Tubing to Cut or Ferrules to Swage No Wear on the Internal Seal

The Upchurch Scientific® Prime/Purge Valve for Waters pumps automatically opens when a luer syringe is attached and closes when the syringe is removed. No valve rotation is required after the initial installation, so wear on the internal seal is eliminated.

In addition, our Waters-compatible Prime/Purge Valve is simpler to operate and more economically priced than alternative valves available for Waters systems.

This valve is constructed of rugged materials, including a PEEK™ valve body. The component structure ensures compatibility with virtually all common solvents used in HPLC analyses.

A Waters-compatible internal DuPont Teflon® brand resin seal is included with the valve. This seal can also be purchased separately. It can be used both with the Upchurch Scientific valve and the original valve supplied with the pump.

Attaching ⁄ Removing the syringe Automatically Opens and Closes the Valve:

Syringe (not included)

Luer Port

Check ValveAssembly

V-321Low Pressure Universal Prime/Purge ValveMounting holes are .75” apart

.94”

1.28”

The wetted materials for our Waters-compatible and Universal Prime/Purge Valves are ruby, sapphire, PEEK, Teflon and stainless steel.

For another luer check valve option, see the Quick-Stop Luer Inline Check Valve on page 111.

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Prime/Purge Valves

PriMe/PurGe VAlVes

V-320 Prime/Purge Valve for Waters Pumps Includes (1) V-320-06 Teflon sealV-320-06 replacement teflon seal (for V-320) V-321 low Pressure universal Prime/Purge Valve Includes (2) P-300N Tefzel® Ferrules & (2) P-335 PEEK Nuts, for 1/8” OD tubingV-322 high Pressure universal Prime/Purge Valve Includes (2) F-120 Fittings for 1/16” OD tubing B-310 10cc Disposable luer-tipped syringe

uniVErsAl PriME/PurgE VAlVEs For Any Style HPLC System Automatic Luer Syringe Operation Featuring Handy Mounting Holes

Upchurch Scientific Universal Prime/Purge Valves are easy to operate. Simply install a valve along the flow path with the included fittings and attach a luer-tipped syringe. Then, withdraw the plunger and watch as solvent and residual bubbles are removed from the solvent line. The valves automatically close when the syringe is removed.

The low pressure version of the valve is designed to be used with 1/8” OD tubing, while the high pressure version accommodates 1/16” OD tubing. Optional mounting is made easy by the handy holes in the body of each unit.

Air in the inlet Solvent LineInstall the Low Pressure Universal Prime/Purge Valve along the inlet solvent path near the pump to remove bubbles from the inlet solvent line. The valve can also be used to rapidly “wet” your solvent inlet filter. When a new filter is installed, it often contains a substantial amount of air within its pores. At standard flow rates, it may require several minutes before the inlet fluid pathway is completely free of gas. Using this valve you are able to rapidly draw solvent through the inlet filter, dislodging the gas and minimizing downtime.

Air in the PumpheadAir within the pumphead can cause flow instability and noisy pump operation. Place the High Pressure Prime/Purge Valve between the pump and the sample injector, where it can be used to remove bubbles that have become lodged within your pump. This valve is rated for a maximum pressure of 5,000 psi (345 bar).

PriME/PurgE VAlVE for WAtErs® PuMPs

Automatic Valve Operation with a Simple Twist of a Luer Lock Syringe

No Tubing to Cut or Ferrules to Swage No Wear on the Internal Seal

The Upchurch Scientific® Prime/Purge Valve for Waters pumps automatically opens when a luer syringe is attached and closes when the syringe is removed. No valve rotation is required after the initial installation, so wear on the internal seal is eliminated.

In addition, our Waters-compatible Prime/Purge Valve is simpler to operate and more economically priced than alternative valves available for Waters systems.

This valve is constructed of rugged materials, including a PEEK™ valve body. The component structure ensures compatibility with virtually all common solvents used in HPLC analyses.

A Waters-compatible internal DuPont Teflon® brand resin seal is included with the valve. This seal can also be purchased separately. It can be used both with the Upchurch Scientific valve and the original valve supplied with the pump.

Attaching ⁄ Removing the syringe Automatically Opens and Closes the Valve:

Syringe (not included)

Luer Port

Check ValveAssembly

V-321Low Pressure Universal Prime/Purge ValveMounting holes are .75” apart

.94”

1.28”

The wetted materials for our Waters-compatible and Universal Prime/Purge Valves are ruby, sapphire, PEEK, Teflon and stainless steel.

For another luer check valve option, see the Quick-Stop Luer Inline Check Valve on page 111.

Mo

re Va

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