ValveBank4 & 8 Controllers

Even ten years after its introduction, the ValveBank™ remains the only programmable valve controller for physiology that does not require a computer. ValveBanks include all of the features of ValveLinks®, plus they can be programmed through their keypad and LCD screen or EasyCode® software from a Macintosh or PC. ValveBanks run user valve sequences without a computer and include eight programmable digital outputs for control of external devices such as stimulators, pumps and recording devices. Entire ValveBank programs can even be triggered by a single TTL pulse.

  Digital inputs activate valves by computer or external devices including level sensors, flow meters, and UV/VIS detectors.
  1.5 Amp, 12V AC to AC power supply included
  User-selectable for normally open or closed valves
  Dimensions: 10" x 7.5" x 2" Weight: 5 lbs. (2.27kg.)
  Link multiple ValveBanks with an AutoMate-supplied cable to operate up to 80 channels simultaneously.  
  Easy menu-driven interface
  16 or 32 user programs of 256 commands
  Up to 99 hours long
  Back-lit LCD display
  Detached 16-key membrane keypad  

ValveLink® Controllers

Run experiments automatically – even unattended
   By running experiments automatically, AutoMate Systems will leave you free to accomplish other tasks – saving you both time and money.

Microprocessor-based for accuracy and flexibility
   Even our low-cost ValveLink® controller has powerful perfusion commandsand capabilities not offered by competing valve drivers.
 
Low noise & low voltage valve control
   Designed for electrophysiology. CE marked for Europe.

Manual, TTL, and RS-232 inputs
   Control manually (by push button) or by computer – simultaneously. AutoMate valve controllers are still the only ones with serial ports thanks to their
   microprocessor design.

Low cost & low profile, simple design
   Optional BNC cables and 19” rack-mounting brackets.

ValveLink controllers switch 12V DC solenoid valves with an accuracy of 0.01 seconds. Valves are opened or closed rapidly using full power, then held-in at 1/2 power to prevent thermal transfer to your solutions. Low noise circuitry minimizes recording artifacts in electrophysiology. ValveLinks are designed for use with pClamp, Pulse, AxoGraph, et al., and include dual RS-232 serial ports for daisy-chaining with other telegraphed instruments. All AutoMate products include a one-year limited warranty covering both parts and labor.

ValveLink8 Controller
  Manual push buttons
  Red/green LED indicators
  1.5 Amp, 12V AC to AC supply included
  Dimensions: 11.5" x 2" x 7"
  Weight: 3.5 lbs. (1.59 kg.)  
  TTL inputs directly activate 8 valves.  

ValveLink16 Controller
  Dimensions: 14.5" x 4" x 7.25"
  Weight: 12 lbs. (1.59 kg.)  
  Control 16 valves with only four digital outputs or a single serial cable.

Heka EPC Customers

AutoMate Scientific now offers an interface box which provides the previously unavailable digital output lines of the Heka EPC-9 (single) or EPC-10 Patch Clamp amplifier to control external devices, like the ValveLink controllers. The ADP-16MUX brings out digital outputs 0 through 13 to a DB-15 male connector. We also offers several cables for connecting the ADP-16MUX directly to both ValveLink8 and ValveLink16 controllers

ADP-16MUX - EPC-9 digital output adapter
The ADP-16MUX allows the use of the previously unavailable digital output lines on the Heka EPC-9 (single) to control external devices. This device brings out digital output 0 through 13 to a DB-15 male type connector.

VL-MUX/32 cable
The VL-MUX/32 cable connects the ADP-16MUX to the Automate Scientific Valvelink 16 controller.

VL-MUX/8 cable
The VL-MUX/8 cable connects the ADP-16MUX to the Automate Scientific Valvelink 8 controller.

Custom cables
Contact us if you require any custom cables made. We will evaluate your requirements and quote a price and delivery for the cable.Specifications subject to change without prior notice.