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MicroPIV

MicroPIV
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The need to get detailed and accurate measurements in microchannels and similar devices is becoming more and more important as technology progresses. TSI has developed a unique system specifically engineered for measuring flows in MEMS devices, microchannels, vessels and flow devices with very small dimensions of tens to hundreds of microns. In developing this system, TSI has collaborated closely with pioneers in microflow measurements, optical system development, epifluorescence illumination, processing algorithm development and analysis techniques. TSI licensed this technology and implemented the patented concepts into the design of its MicroPIV System, making it the most advanced, most accurate tool available for microflow measurements.

 

Features & Benefits

  • Use of patented analysis techniques and tools lead to unmatched microflow measurement capabilities
  • Robust optical arrangement eliminates influences of vibration and other external disturbances
  • Inverted microscope approach is uniquely designed for microflow applications
  • Unique optical arrangement, using epifluorescence, uses the same optical access for illumination and scattered light collection
  • INSIGHT 3G™ Data Acquisition, Analysis and Display Software offers complete system control as well as data collection and analysis
 

Applications

  • Accurate measurements in microchannels
  • Microfluidics
  • MEMS applications
  • Drug delivery

Included Items

  • Model YAG15-15 Solo Nd:YAG laser with 15 mJ per pulse
  • Model 660000 Microscope (including the 10X microscope objective, halogen lamp housing, filter cube and F-mount camera adaptor with 2X relay lens)
  • Model 660006 Liquid Light Guide assembly and coupling accessories (2 meters long)
  • CCD camera with frame-straddling (specific model depends upon application, includes camera lens, all interface cables, camera frame grabber)
  • Synchronizer (Model 610034 or Model 610035, depending on application requirements)
  • INSIGHT 3G-2DTR Data Acquisition, Analysis and Display Software Package
  • All associated manuals
  • Optional items:
    • Model 660020-4X4X microscope objective
    • Model 660020-20X20X microscope objective
    • Model 660020-40X40X microscope objective
    • Model 660004 laser light attenuator
    • Model 660025-1X camera mounting relay lens with 1X magnification
    • Model 660025-5X camera mounting relay lens with 5X magnification
    • Model 660100 microflow model and accessories, including tubing and fluorescent particles

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Accessories

Remote Focus Mechanism

  • Precise remote control of the camera lens focusing to the particle images
  • Coarse and fine controls with stepper motor
  • Applicable for all Nikon F-mount camera lenses (or equivalent)
  • Applicable for all the TSI POWERVIEW Plus and PIVCAM series of PIV/PLIF cameras
  • Applicable for all POWERVIEW series of high frame rate PIV cameras
  • Upgradeable to aperture control for camera lenses
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Filters

  • Full range of transmission wavelengths
  • Long wave pass, short wave pass, and band pass filters
  • Built in threaded mounts for direct attachment to camera lens

MicroPIV Optical Lens Assembly - 610048

  • Measurements in very small channels
  • Compatible with TSI MicroPIV systems

Remote Focus Mechanism - 640050/1-R

  • Precise remote control of the camera lens focusing to the particle images
  • Coarse and fine controls with stepper motor
  • Applicable for all Nikon F-mount camera lenses (or equivalent)
  • Applicable for all the TSI POWERVIEW Plus and PIVCAM series of PIV/PLIF cameras
  • Applicable for all POWERVIEW series of high frame rate PIV cameras
  • Upgradeable to aperture control for camera lenses

POWERVIEW Plus Cameras - 2MP

  • Very high spatial resolution, up to 11 million pixels
  • Low noise characteristics
  • Frame-straddling capability
  • Up to 32 frames per second framing rate

Microscope System - 660000

  • Inverted microscope for stable and reliable system setup
  • Epi-fluorescent optical arrangement allows the best images to be captured
  • Optics integrated with the system provide uniform light illumination of the flow model
  • Designed specially for flow measurements in microchannels with sizes from µm to mm
  • Applicable for species measurements
  • Adapted with all POWERVIEW™ Plus and PIVCAM™ series cameras from TSI
  • Operates with INSIGHT™ 3G Data Acquisition, Analysis and Display Software
  • Adapted with different microscope objective lenses and project lenses for different measurement sizes

Fog Generator - 9308

  • High capacity
  • Quick warmup time
  • Seeding oil is non-toxic
  • Remote control included

PIV System Global Sizing Velocimeter (GSV) - GSV

  • Single camera operation simplifies measurements and improves accuracy
  • Simultaneous measurements of droplet Size and Velocity
  • Unique hardware configuration for higher accuracy, even in high-concentration or varying droplet refractive index situations
  • Inhomogeneous, reacting, and even absorbing droplets can be measured with no additional corrections required
  • Patented processing algorithms have been theoretically and experimentally validated
  • Simple system setup and turn-key operation using stored hardware parameters
  • Simple upgrade from PIV Systems to perform GSV measurements

Mount Kits for PIV

  • Quick setup time
  • Long term stability
  • Ease of use
  • Simple adjustments
  • Rugged but precise
  • Rotates to any angle

POWERVIEW Cameras - HS-200

  • High speed image capture for PIV and PLIF applications
  • Frame rate from 200 to 500 fps with Camera Link output
  • Protective mask prevents fatal damage to the CCD array by laser light
  • 12-bit intensity dynamic range
  • Single and dual (stereo) camera configurations
  • Option to be used with the HyperStreaming™ Image Transfer System

Seeding Particles

  • Full range of particle materials
  • Full range of particle sizes
  • Fluorescent particles for micro PIV experiments

Synchronizer - 610034

  • External trigger option for phase-locked velocity measurements
  • Automates control of laser pulses, cameras, and timing to external signals

  

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