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Specifications

Here are the specifications for your TEMPEST system:

Dimensions

Width: 555 mm (22") (625.7 mm (24.5") with optional waste holder)
Depth: 309.67 mm (12.2") (364.67 mm (14.4") with optional tube holder)
Height: 266.56 mm (10.5") (561 mm (22") with plate stackers)
Weight: ~11.5 kg (~25 lb) (~13.5 kg (~30 lb with plate stackers)

Pressure and Vacuum

The TEMPEST microfluidic chip requires pressure and vacuum to actuate the microdiaphragm pumps. There are three options to supply pressure and vacuum to the system, each with their own requirements:

FORMULATRIX pump box option (Parts PB110 & PB230)

Connect the system to a pump box specifically designed to provide the required amounts of pressure and vacuum.
Pressure: Self-contained
Vacuum: Self-contained
Connectors: Provided
Electrical Requirements: 110 V, 60 Hz, 290 W (Part #PB110) or 230 V, 50 Hz, 290 W (Part #PB230)

Direct-to-lab air and vacuum option

Connect the system directly to your source of pressure and vacuum.
Pressure: 30-35 psi @ 0.15 cfm = 2.0 bar @ 4.3 lpm
Vacuum: 22 inHg @ 0.2 cfm= -750 mbar @ 5.7 lpm
Connectors: 5/32” or 4 mm OD tubing. Other connectors available upon request.

Venturi vacuum option (Part VENT1)

Use your pressure source to generate the required vacuum with a Venturi vacuum pump.
Pressure: 80 psi @ 1 cfm = 5.5 bar @ 28 lpm
Vacuum: Self-contained
Connectors: Quick-disconnect house coupling, industrial-shape, 1/4” NPTF Male, ¼ Coupling Size (McMaster part 1077T17) and 5/32” or 4 mm OD tubing. Other connectors available upon request.

Chemical Compatibility

The chip diaphragms include silicone. As such, you can dispense materials that do not degrade silicone, such as ethanol, high concentration salts, and up to 5% DMSO.

Computer Requirements

1 built-in USB port (USB 2.0 recommended, USB 3.0 supported)
Dual-core 1.5 GHz processor
4 GB RAM
1 GB hard drive space
768 pixels vertical minimum screen resolution (900+ pixels recommended)

Software Requirements

TEMPEST software version 3.3 or later
Windows Vista 32-bit, Windows 7/8/10 32-bit or 64-bit, or Windows 11

Electrical Requirements

110-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 130 W typical, 200 W max
Standard or European outlet

Environmental Requirements

4-40 °C ambient temperature
85% relative humidity
4,000 m maximum altitude

Important: The power supply for the system must meet or exceed electrical requirements of the system to avoid damage and risk of fire.