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The document provides an overview and quick start guide for the LineUpTM pressure controller series, which uses pressure to automate perfusion or injection protocols in microfluidic chips. It explains that the Flow EZTM or Push-Pull controller regulates an external pressure supply to deliver multiple solutions sequentially at controlled flow rates. Setup requires the controller, tubing to connect the pressure source and reservoirs to the microfluidic device, and optionally a P-CAP or Fluiwell reservoir kit to hold the solutions. Users set the flow rate by specifying the outlet pressure level in the controller's operation window.

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Flow EZ MAN - LU - 005-User-Manual-LineUp

The document provides an overview and quick start guide for the LineUpTM pressure controller series, which uses pressure to automate perfusion or injection protocols in microfluidic chips. It explains that the Flow EZTM or Push-Pull controller regulates an external pressure supply to deliver multiple solutions sequentially at controlled flow rates. Setup requires the controller, tubing to connect the pressure source and reservoirs to the microfluidic device, and optionally a P-CAP or Fluiwell reservoir kit to hold the solutions. Users set the flow rate by specifying the outlet pressure level in the controller's operation window.

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USER’S 

MANUAL

LINEUPTM SERIES
QUICK START GUIDE

Push-Pull

LineUp Flow EZTM LineUpTM Push-Pull


Pressure controller Pressure controller

Ariaquick
The start guidesystem
is a perfusion which
is a forward automates
to the LineUpTMperfusion ormanual
Series user's timed
injection protocols. It allows for the sequential delivery of up to 10
different solutions at the desired flow rate into a microfluidic chip,
perfusion chamber or petri dish.
QUICK START GUIDE

An overview of pressure-based microfluidic control

2 3

4
5

1 Supplied (inlet) pressure from pump or compressed air supply


2 Power supply to the Flow EZTM / Push-Pull pressure controller
3 Regulated (outlet) pressure from pressure controller to reservoir
4 Pressurized reservoir P-CAP
5 Microfluidic set-up in example a microfluidic chip

1. The Flow  EZTM / Push-Pull regulates  the  externally  supplied 


(inlet)  pressure to a user­-defined pressure with high precision.

2. This regulated (outlet) pressure  pressurizes the reservoir,  
driving  the  liquid  up  through  the  tubing  and  into  the 
microfluidic set­up.

3. Controlling the outlet pressure allows one to control the rate 
at which fluid is injected into the microfluidic set­up.
3
QUICK START GUIDE

What is needed
Contained in the package

Flow EZTM or Push-Pull Outlet tubing (OD 4mm)


*OD: Outer diameter

P-CAP Kit or Fluiwell Kit (sold separately)

P-CAP (or Fluiwell) reservoir Fluidic tubing


Fluiwell: for 15mL or 50mL reservoirs Outer diameter and inner diameter
P-CAP for 2mL, 15mL or 50mL reservoirs depending on the Kit

4
QUICK START GUIDE

LineUpTM supply Kit (sold separately)

Inlet tubing (OD: 6mm)


*OD: Outer diameter

Power supply (24VDC)


Power supply to Sub-D adaptor

5
QUICK START GUIDE

Power on

To wall socket

Once powered on, the Flow EZTM or
Push-Pull will display the "Inlet 
pressure  check window", giving the 
measured pressure at the inlet 
(P  inlet) and the supply pressure 
required to operate the pressure
controller  (P target).

For example, left shows a 1000 mbar


range Flow EZTM

P target : 1100 mbar


P inlet : 0 mbar

Note : For the 7000 mbar range as


well as negative pressure ranges
Flow EZTM, this window will not appear.

6
QUICK START GUIDE
Always wear safety protection
when manipulating pressure.

Pressure on

- For positive range, never


exceed 8 bar (120 psi)
- For negative range, never
connect any positive pressure

Pressure supply

Flow EZTM Required pressure


range (mbar) supply (mbar)

7000 7100

The  Flow  EZ TM   or Push-Pull 2000 2100

needs  an  external  pressure  1000


1100
supply  to  operate.  This  can  be  345
a  lab's  compressed  air  supply, 
69
an  air  compressor,  or  any  150
25
clean  (filtered  < 10 µm)  and  dry 
compressed  air  supply. -25

-69
Different  Flow  EZ   ranges 
TM
-800
require  different  supply  -345

pressures (shown to the right). -800

Note : If one intends to use compressed gas other than air, or if the pressure
supply is out of the pressure range requirements, please contact Fluigent.

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QUICK START GUIDE

Push-Pull specificities
The  Push-Pull module works the same way as other Flow  EZTM  modules,
except that it can output pressure (above atmospheric pressure)
and vacuum (below atmospheric pressure) through the same port.

Push-Pull output (mbar) Required pressure supply (mbar)

1000 1100

-800 -800

To do so, it needs two inlets: the positive one, uses the standard pressure
supply of the Flow  EZTM, and the negative one, utilizes an additional
connector located at the front between the FLOW UNIT port and the
"unlock" handle.

Special attention
should be taken to
Vacuum prevent liquid from
supply inlet flowing back into
the module.

Pressure / Positive pressure


Vacuum outlet supply inlet

Note : Depending on the supply pressures, the performance of


the module can vary, especially for the vacuum pressure supply.
When connecting the two supplies, only the positive pressure supply
will be checked on the "Inlet pressure check window". (see page 10)

8
QUICK START GUIDE

A Push-Pull module can be combined with other positive


pressure LineUP TM modules the same way as a Flow EZ TM
1 b a r . I f co n n e c t i n g t o higher pressure modules, p l e a s e
co n s i d e r a d d i n g a n Adapt m o d u l e t o r e d u ce t h e
p o s i t i ve p r e s s u r e s u p p l y. ( S e e p a g e 2 9 fo r m o r e d e t a i l s )

When using a Push Pull module, care should be taken to


avo i d d raw i n g l i q u i d i n t o t h e s y s t e m . Th i s ca n s e r i o u s l y
d a m a g e t h e m o d u l e . I t i s a d v i s e d t o u s e a l i q u i d f i l te r
between the outlet and the reservoir as it reduces the risks.

Note: The pressure supply is mandatory for the use of the Push-Pull even
in vacuum mode only. The vacuum supply is optionnal.
Please, never stack a Push-Pull module with a negative Flow EZTM as it
would not work.

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QUICK START GUIDE

Adjust the supplied pressure


(A 1000 mbar range Flow EZTM is shown as an example)

Adjust the pressure


from your
pressure source

The P inlet value The P inlet value


is displayed in is displayed in
red green

When connecting the pressure supply, if its value (P inlet) is not set at
the required value (P target), the Flow EZTM or Push-Pull will continue to
display the "Inlet pressure check window" (with the exception of the 7000
mbar range and the negative ranges which don't have this window)

If the value is displayed in red, please adjust the pressure supply.

When the two values are close enough, the P inlet value will turn green
and the display on the Flow EZTM or Push-Pull will transition to "Operation
window"

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QUICK START GUIDE

Operation window

Product name and Pause button


pressure range
Press to bring outlet
pressure to zero

Press again to
Pmeas
recover pressure
Measurement of
Hold to enter sleep
the pressure in the
mode
reservoirs

Pcmd Unit can be


changed using the
User-defined
menu
pressure command

Rotates display Open menu

The pressure sensor inside the Flow EZTM or Push-Pull device


needs to be calibrated before the first use (see next page).

If the system isn't calibrated, the outlet measured pressure (Pmeas) may
be incorrect.

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QUICK START GUIDE

Pressure sensor calibration

1 An example of 2
Pmeas before
calibration
10

3 4

Calibrating ...

1. Press "Menu"

2. Use the dial (turn and press) to select "Pressure calibrate"

3. Wait a few seconds

4. The calibration is done

Note: Due to the high sensitivity of the internal pressure sensor,


one may observe some small fluctuations of the measured
pressure (Pmeas), even after the calibration is complete.

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QUICK START GUIDE

Connection to the fluidic setup

Microfluidic setup P-CAP (or Fluiwell)


and reservoir

Aria is a connect
One can perfusion systemUNIT
a FLOW which automates
(Fluigent perfusion
flow sensor) or timed
between the
injection protocols.
reservoir and It allows for
the microfluidic the sequential
setup. delivery
(See page 22 of up
for more to 10
details)
different solutions at the desired flow rate into a microfluidic chip,
perfusion chamber or petri dish.

FLOW UNIT (sold separately)

13
QUICK START GUIDE

When done with the Flow EZTM / Push-Pull

When one has finished using the Flow EZTM or Push-Pull, hold
the "P=0" button in order to put the device into sleep mode.

If one needs to disconnect the power supply (e.g. to move or store the
unit), please make sure the Flow EZTM or Push-Pull is already in sleep
mode before disconnecting the power.

This procedure will release all residual pressure in the  system,  preventing 


any  further  pressure  from  being  applied to your fluidic set­up.

For a fully detailed shutdown procedure, please see page 32.

14
The Flow EZTM or Push-Pull is ready to be used,

Simply turn the dial to start.

The user's manual in on the next page:

Allowing one to get the most out of the LineUpTM series devices.

15
LINEUPTM SERIES
USER’S MANUAL
PRODUCT OVERVIEW18

SETTING UP21
A faster way to change the pressure21
Add a FLOW UNIT22
Flow rate control24
Inject a volume25
Flow-related setting 26
Liquid type27

SYSTEM EXPANSION28
Create a multi-channel configuration28
Mixing different pressure range29
LineUpTM Adapt30

COMPUTER CONNECTION31
LineUpTM Link31
LineUpTM Link COM32

SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE36
ADDITIONAL FEATURES37
FREQUENTLY ASQUED QUESTIONS (FAQ)38
WARRANTY TERMS40
TECHNICAL SUPPORT41
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
LineUp Flow EZTM
Pressure controller

2 4

1 FLOW UNIT port to the flow sensor


2 Pressure supply transmission used only in multi-channel configuration
3 Pressure outlet to reservoir
4 Pressure inlet from pump or compressed air supply

18
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

LineUp Push-Pull
Pressure controller

2 4

1 FLOW UNIT port to the flow sensor


2 Pressure supply transmission used only in multi-channel configuration
3 Pressure outlet to reservoir
4 Positive pressure inlet from pump or compressed air supply
5 Vacuum inlet from vacuum pump

19
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1 2

3 4

5 6

Change pressure command Set/Apply pressure


Navigate in menu Command set in menu

1 Unlock button used only in multi-channel configuration


P=0 button press once to set pressure to 0, press again to return to original
2
pressure, hold to put into sleep mode

3 Left button press to rotate the display/go back


4 Right button press to open the menu/enter
5 Power / Data connection provide power supply and data connection
6 Power / Data transmission used only in multi-channel configuration
7 Dial for local control
20
SETTING UP
A faster way to change the pressure
Classic way: Turn the dial in the "Operation window" to
change the requested pressure, this command is immediately
and continuously applied by the Flow EZ TM or Push-Pull.

ON/OFF way: Click on the dial, set the pressure requested in


advance, and apply it later by pressing the dial again. This is a faster
way to apply a direct pressure command without overshooting.

1
1. Press the dial to
enter "command
off" mode (the
Pcmd value blinks).

2 2. Set the desired


pressure order
(Pcmd) by rotating
the dial.

3. When one
3 wants to apply the
pressure order,
press the dial again.

21
SETTING UP

Add a FLOW UNIT

The FLOW UNIT is Fluigent's flow rate sensor. When a FLOW UNIT is
added, one can use the Flow EZTM or Push-Pull to:
• Monitor the flow rate in the microfluidic set-up
• Directly control the flow rate locally
• Perform an injection, based on either volume or time

Insert a FLOW UNIT into the fluidic path

Connect the FLOW UNIT inline with the arrow indicating the
direction of the flow to get a positive value. This is important for
the flow rate control to work properly. Please pay extra attention
when using a Flow EZTM of negative range, or when using a vaccum
with a Push-Pull, in which case the values will be negative.

22
SETTING UP

Connect the FLOW UNIT to the Flow EZTM or Push-Pull

Use the dedicated port on the back of the pressure controller to


connect the flow sensor. Once a FLOW UNIT is connected, the
device automatically detects it and the "Operation window" will
display an additional zone including the flow rate measurement.

1
Qmeas H20
The measured flow rate
87.00
2 M µL/min
(Qmeas) is only monitoring
Pmeas 4
432.0mbar purposes. To directly control
Pcmd the flow rate, see next page
432.0mbar 5 (Flow rate control)
3 Set Q Ctrl Menu

1 Liquid type H2O or Isopropanol


2 Range of the FLOW UNIT depending on the target flow rate (XS, S, M, L, XL)
3 Switch to flow rate control mode see next page
4 Measured flow rate units can be changed using the menu
5 Pressure command to be set by the user
23
SETTING UP

Flow rate control


When a FLOW UNIT is connected, press the left button "Set Q Ctrl"
to switch to the flow rate control mode.

1 Qmeas H20

M
87.00
µL/min 1
Measured flow rate
Units displayed can be chosen
Pmeas

432.0mbar 2
Flow rate command
To be set by the user
Qcmd
Go back to pressure control
2 87.00 3
mode
µL/min
Set P Ctrl Menu

The user can directly control the flow rate, by setting the flow rate
command (Qcmd)

Although the control mode is in flow rate, the live pressure section
value in the reservoir (Pmeas) is still displayed in the middle,
giving information on the fluidic set-up. Abnormal flow rates may
reflect problems in the microfluidic set-up (leakage, clogging, etc.)

See Fluigent FAQs on www.fluigent.com for more information.

Direct flow rate control works only when the value of measured flow rate
(Qmeas) is positive. If it is not the case, please verify that the FLOW UNIT
is connected in the direction with the arrow indicating the fluid path.

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SETTING UP

Inject a volume
When a FLOW UNIT is connected, one can inject a certain volume
into the microfluidic set-up. To do so, select "Injection method" in
the menu.

1. Turn the dial to set the "Injection flow rate" to the desired
injection speed.

2. Choose "Target volume" to inject a precise volume, or "Target


time" to run the injection over a precise duration.

3. Once confirmed, the "Operation window" will look like the


examples shown.

The Flow EZTM or Push-Pull is ready to inject. Press "Start" to begin.

Injection flow-rate
1 The "Injection method" described is
5.00 µL/min
only available when the Flow EZTM or
Target Target
volume time Push-Pull is in stand-alone mode. When
connected to a PC, the injection operations
2
need to be initiated by Fluigent software.
Back OK

Example where 200µL is Example where 1:20 min


set as the target volume is set as the target time

25
SETTING UP

Flow rate settings

Response time reflects how fast the pressure controller regulates


the flow to match the flow rate order defined by the user.

By default, the response time is set to 2 seconds. In some


circumstances where a smoother response is preferred, one can
set a longer response time.

To do so, select "Flow rate config" in the menu

Response tim e
(nominal use case)
The response time is valid for

t= 2s many microfluidic set-ups.


However, in some complex fluidic
set-ups (large volume reservoirs,
high fluid viscosity, etc.), the
Q t actual response time may vary.
Back OK

Turn the dial to set a longer response time (between 2 seconds and
1000 seconds)

This setting is applied to all flow-related operations. For exam-


ple, if one sets a longer response time, the flow rate transition
will be smoother both in flow rate control and in injection.
26
SETTING UP

Liquid type
The type of liquid is set manually using the menu. Selecting the corresponding
liquid type makes the flow rate measurements more accurate:

For water-based solutions: select "H2O" (water)


For oil-based solutions: select "iPA" (isopropanol)

Note:

In the case of range M FLOW UNIT, additional liquid types are possible:

• HFE for HFE 7500/Novec

• FC40

• Oil for mineral oil, calibrated for Sigma Ref M8410

Some older FLOW UNIT models support only "H2O" as liquid


type, therefore the liquid type selection may not be available.

27
SYSTEM EXPANSION
Creating a multi-channel configuration

The Flow EZ TM and Push-Pull have a hot plug & play feature:

One can add or remove a module while the device is running.

Add a channel Remove a channel

The power and pressure supply are automatically passed to the


newly added pressure controller. Up to 8 modules can be stacked
within one chain. (Link and Adapt modules can be added to those 8)

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SYSTEM EXPANSION

Mixing different pressure ranges


If the ranges have the same required pressure supply, one can
connect them by directly lining up the modules.

1000 mbar range Required


1
supply pressure: 1100 mbar

1000 mbar range Required 1 2 3


2
supply pressure: 1100 mbar

345 mbar range Required supply


3
pressure: 1100 mbar

Flow EZTM Required pressure


range (mbar) supply (mbar)
Note: In this configuration,
7000 7100
You can connect up to 8 Flow
EZTM or Push-Pull considering 2000 2100

they all require the same 1000


pressure supply (1100 mbar). 1100
345

However, if a Push-Pull 69
150
is integrated, it needs to 25
h ave a vacuum supply
-25
in order to perform
-69
negative pressure orders.
-800
-345
A Push-Pull cannot be stacked
-800
in with a negative FlowEZTM

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SYSTEM EXPANSION

LineUpTM Adapt
If the ranges have different required supply pressures, one can
still have them in the same chain by inserting an Adapt module
between them.

The LineUpTM Adapt is a manual pressure


regulator, it reduces the supply pressure passed
from the left side to the lower supply pressure
needed for the Flow EZTM or Push-Pull on the
right side.

1 2 3 4

1 1000 mbar range Required supply pressure: 1100 mbar


2 1000 mbar range Required supply pressure: 1100 mbar
3 Adapt module Pressure reducer sold separately
4 69 mbar range Required supply pressure: 150 mbar
The Flow EZTM are ordered from left to right with decreasing pressure
supply requirements, the LineUpTM Adapt ensures the pressure reduction.

30
COMPUTER CONNECTION

LineUpTM Link
The LineUpTM Link allows to connect the
LineUpTM series modules to a computer.

Th e L i n k a l l o w s t h e p r e s s u r e c o n t r o l l e r t o b e n e f i t f u l l
a d va n ce d f u n c t i o n a l i t i e s f r o m Fluigent's sof tware s u i t e .

• MAT (Microfluidic Automation Tool) for sequence automation

• A-i-O (All-in-One) for live control and data record

• SDK (Software Development Kit) for developing custom applications

One can connect up to 8 pressure controller modules in a chain


with or without a LineUpTM Link module.

31
COMPUTER CONNECTION

The Link can communicate with a PC using different kind of port:

• USB port communication

• TTL port communication

• Serial port communication (RS-232 port, detailed in the next part)

LineUpTM Link COM

Th e LineUp TM Link COM a l l ow s t o


connect the LineUpTM series modules to
a computer using a serial port (RS-232)

The RS-232 interface is a 9-pin D-Sub socket used for remote


communication. The voltage level is ±10 V (pin 5: GND; pin 2: RX +-10V;
pin 3: TX +- 10V).

Serial communication parameters should be set as follows:

Braud Rate 115 200 bps

Stop Bits 1

Parity No parity

Flow Control None


Serial parameters table

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COMPUTER CONNECTION

Remote Command Set (LINK COM)

This remote command set is the default set available on the


instrument. All commands must be terminated with a <CR>. All
decimal values use the point “.” as decimal separator.

A query command ends with a question mark “?” for queries.


The data column represents the response of the instrument. All
response strings are terminated with a <CR>. Any response that
have multiple parameters return the parameters separated by
commas “,”.

For all commands (no question mark “?”), the data column represents the
required parameters to be sent to the instrument following the string in
the command column. Any command that requires multiple parameters
must have the parameters separated by commas “,”. In case of error in
the commands spelling, the command is ignored by the instrument
without error code returned.

Commands/Queries related to an instrument connected at index


“X” return "ERROR NO MODULE" in case there is no instrument
at the index they refer to.

33
COMPUTER CONNECTION

Query Data Function / Response

SYST

<vendor> Returns the identification string.


<instrument>
:IDN? SN and VN are in decimal and on 5
<serial number>
<version number> characters.

Returns the instrument status:


:STATUS? <status>
1 = On, 2 = Off

<vendor> Returns information about the


<instrument> instrument at index X
:X:IDN?
<serial number> SN and VN are in decimal and on 5
<version number> characters.

Returns information about the


<instrument> instrument at index X
:X:STATUS?
<status> 1= Normal, 2= Under pressure, 3= Over
pressure

:START Powers ON the LINK COM module

:STOP Powers OFF the LINK COM module

Change baudrate
:SETBR:<value> 0=9600, 1=19200, 2=38400, 3=57600,
4=115200

<pmeasure1> As many pressure measurements


:MEAS:ALL:P? ... as there are connected
<pmeasure n> instruments

As many flowrate measurements


as there are connected
<qmeasure1> instruments with a FLOW UNIT
:MEAS:ALL:Q? ...
<qmeasure n> Returns “ERROR NO Q SENSOR” in
case no connected instrument has a
FLOW UNIT

SYST remote commands set table

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COMPUTER CONNECTION

Query Data Function / Response

CHAN

Returns information about the


instrument at index X
<pmin>
X:CONF:P? <pmax> pmin = pressure min, in mbar, as an integer
<mode> pmax = pressure max, in mbar, as an integer
mode = pressure control mode,
0 = fast, 1 = smooth

Returns information about the


instrument at index X
<qmin>
X:CONF:Q? <qmax> qmin = flowrate min, in ul/min, as decimal
<qtable> qmax = flowrate max, in ul/min, as decimal
qtable = calibration table
0= H20, 1=IPA, 2=HFE, 3=FC40, 4=OIL

X:P:<value> Sets pressure order for instrument at index X

X:Q:<value> Sets flowrate order for instrument at index X

Changes pressure control mode for


X:MODE:<value>
the instrument at index X.

Returns pressure read by instrument


X: MEAS:P? <pmeasure>
at index X

Returns flowrate read by instrument


X: MEAS:Q? <qmeasure>
at index X

Pressure sensor calibration (to


:X:ZERO
atmospheric pressure)

Sets the flowrate table of the FLOW UNIT


:X:SCALE:<value>
of the connected instrument at index X

Manual control of the electrovalves of the


:X: EVO|EVI:ON|FF
instrument connected at index X

Manual control of the input electrovalve of the instrument


connected at index X. Value must be provided in hexadecimal 4
:X:EPI:<value> digits, ranging from 0000 to FFFF (corresponding to 0% to 100%

Note: the is no such feature for the leakage EV.

CHAN remote commands set table 35


SHUTDOWN
PROCEDURE
Before disconnecting any FLOW UNIT, please be sure to clean
it with appropriate solvent detailed in the cleaning protocols.
Doing so will prevent any blockage and prolong its service life.

1 Press and hold (for a few seconds) the "P=0" button in order to:

• Release the residual pressure from the system

• Put the device into "sleep mode"

2 Disconnect the power supply and the pressure supply from


the system.

A l way s p r e s s t h e " P = 0 " b u t to n before disconnecting


the power supply. Failure to do so can result in
unwanted pressure applied to t h e f l u i d i c s e t - u p .

3 Disconnect all pneumatic tubing by pressing the ring inward


while pulling the tubing outward.

Press the ring inward Pull the tubing outward


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ADDITIONAL
FEATURES
One can use the Flow EZ TM or Push-Pull in different positions:

Horizontal Angled Vertical

Use  the  "Chain  to  Chain  Kit"  (sold  separately)  to  give  more 
flexibility when placing the multi­channel configuration on the lab 
bench.

37
FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
The  Flow  EZTM or Push-Pull  cannot  achieve the requested
pressure or flow rate, what should I do?

1. Verify the set-up is air tight and there are no leaks.

2. Verify that the pressure supply is providing the required pressure


(Flow EZTM or Push-Pull cannot provide an outlet pressure greater
than supplied pressure).

3. If the flow rate command cannot be achieved, verify that the


fluidic path is not blocked.

Why has the Flow EZ TM or Push-Pull stopped responding


to pressure requests (and a similar window can be seen)?

When the supply (inlet) pressure is out


of the range during operation, the Flow
EZ TM or Push-Pull will stop regulating
the pressure and the "Operation
window" will lock (as seen on the left)

Press the "UNLOCK" button (left button) and


"Inlet pressure check window" will be seen.
It will assist in adjusting the inlet pressure to the required value)

38
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I bought my FLOW UNIT long before I bought my Flow EZTM or Push-


Pull, but  when I connect it, my device says it is "Not Supported". 
Why is that?

Some older FLOW UNITs are not supported by the Flow EZTM or Push-
Pull. In this case, please contact Fluigent at [email protected]

Can I use the LineUpTM Push-Pull even if one of the two inlets
is not supplied, as a regular positive or negative Flow EZTM?

The LineUpTM Push-Pull can be used as a Flow EZ TM 1000 mbar


and as a Flow EZTM vacuum -800 mbar independently. A positive
pressure should always be applied for use. The vacuum one is
not needed unless one wishes to apply negative pressure values.

For more FAQs, please visit www.fluigent.com

For tutorial videos about the LineUpTM series,


please visit our YouTube channel: Fluigent

39
WARRANTY
TERMS
What this warranty covers

This warranty is granted by Fluigent and applies in all countries. The Fluigent product is guaranteed for one

year from the date of delivery at the laboratory against defects in materials and workmanship. If found to

be defective within the warranty period, the Fluigent product will be repaired or replaced free of charge.

What this warranty does not cover

This warranty does not cover routine maintenance, or damage resulting from the failure to maintain the

product in accordance with instructions provided by Fluigent. This warranty also does not cover damage

that arises from accidental or intentional misuse or abuse, alteration or customization, or repairs by

unauthorized persons.

How to get service

If there is a problem, please contact the Fluigent sales office from where one purchased the product(s).

Arrange a mutually convenient time for Fluigent service representative to discuss and find a solution to

fix the issue. Repairs will be made remotely whenever possible. If more action is needed, the system will

need to be sent back to Fluigent offices (for no additional cost, only if it is under warranty).

Warranty conditions

Do not open any LineUpTM series device (opened devices will not be charged by the customer support)

Do not use cables and power supplies other than the one provided by Fluigent

Prevent foreign objects or liquids from entering the device

Do not place the product in an unstable location

Respect the temperature compatibility (from 5°C to 40°C)

For positive ranges of pressure, please do not apply above 8 bar

For negative ranges of pressure, please do not apply any positive pressure

Use a filtered (<10µm) and dried air supply

Prevent heavy objects from falling on the device

Prevent any corrosive liquid from coming in contact with the device

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Still have questions? E-mail us at:

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Or call our technical support team directly

Fluigent S.A.S +33 1 77 01 82 65

Fluigent Inc. +1 (978) 934 5283

Fluigent GmbH +49 3641 277 652

For a fully detailed FAQ for all Fluigent products, please visit:

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For commercial requests, please e-mail:

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For tutorial videos about the LineUpTM series, please visit Fluigent on YouTube

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