Milli-Q Direct ®

Water purification system

Pure & ultrapure water directly from tap water

ADVANCING LIFE SCIENCE TOGETHER®

Research. Development. Production.
Pure & ultrapure water from
a single water system
Scientists’ needs: The Milli-Q Direct answer:
Scientists need a system that can deliver The Milli-Q Direct is designed as a single water system which
pure and ultrapure water directly from tap water produces pure and ultrapure water directly from tap
at the right price: water. The system:

- meeting increasing quality standards - exceeds the requirements of the most demanding norms

- providing convenience - provides manual and volumetric water dispense at low

and high flow rate

- optimizing lab space - has a low footprint: wall-or bench-integrated installation

- allowing low running costs - allows optimized global costs

Optimum water production

Pure water:
Tap water is first purified to pure (Type 3) water by reverse osmosis (RO) using The pure water produced
techniques designed and optimized by Millipore: by reverse osmosis
is stored in a tank designed
Progard® pretreatment cartridge validated to extend the lifetime of the RO
to minimize risks of
cartridge.
contamination during water
Reject recirculation loop that recycles reject water treated by the Progard storage. Millipore’s tank level
to minimize tap water usage (recovery up to 66 %)* and extend Progard sensor will allow the system
lifetime while avoiding fouling or scaling issues that might shorten the RO to automatically start
cartridge lifetime. or stop producing water
Unique system adaptation to feed water temperature in order to avoid flow when you want to and will
rate decrease during the wintertime when tap water is colder. accurately display the tank’s
water level on the system’s
Unique safety device ensuring that only low ionic permeate water will be sent screen. Safety devices
to the tank in order to warrant adequate pure water quality and to increase prevent overflow or the
the lifetime of the ion-exchange cartridge used to produce ultrapure water. system from running dry.
Complete process monitoring system that systematically checks water
temperature, pressure, conductivity and RO rejection using calibrated meters From the reservoir, water
at different steps. can be sourced though
a front valve, sent by
Ultrapure water: a delivery pump to feed
instruments such as
Water is purified in a first step using unique Jetpore® ion-exchange resin,
a glassware washing
synthetic activated carbon and a UV lamp emitting at 185 and 254 nm
machine, or further
to reach a resistivity of 18.2 MΩ.cm at 25 °C and a TOC value below 5 ppb;
processed by the Milli-Q
both values are monitored by advanced analytical techniques.
Direct to produce ultrapure
This water is sent through a small recirculation loop to the Application Pak, (Type1) water.
where a final purification step, critical for specific experiments, removes
contaminants just before water leaves the system.

* depending on feed water quality

 Convenience
in water delivery :

Easily prepare solutions with the low

flow function to precisely adjust
the meniscus in volumetric flasks.

The 75 cm long tubing reaches

the sink for easy glassware washing
at mid or high flow (up to 2 l per mn).

Save time with the volumetric

function automatically delivering
the water volume you need, and
the dispensing arm designed to fit
the height and shape of all laboratory
glassware.

Deliver water hands-free using

the footswitch option for more
convenience.

Select an Application Pak to get the best adapted media for your research:
BioPak, VOC-Pak, EDS-Pak, LC-Pak, Millipak polishers.
Milli-Q Direct System at a glance

Dispenser removable Built-in UV 185 nm lamp for High recovery Reverse

from support TOC reduction & measure Osmosis for pure water
production at low cost

Large digital & graphic

screen with detailed
Application Pak
procedures for full
adapted
online support
to specific
contaminants
Progard® pretreatment
removal
cartridge to increase RO
module lifetime – with RFID
tag for safety & traceability

Consistent
delivery of
Ultrapure quality Q-Pak® polishing
water adapted cartridge adapted to
to your needs at low general application – with
or high flow rate RFID tag for safety
& traceability

Dispenser on support Quick Reference

adapted to glassware Guide with all
height and shape for needed information
automatic volume in left door
delivery

Inside the Milli-Q Direct

1 2 4 5 6

12

7 9 10

3 11

8
19
13

20
14 16 17 18

15

1 Tap water feed 8 Drain 6

1 Resistivity & temperature measure
2 Inlet solenoid valve 9 Permeate conductivity cell for ultrapure water TOC indicator
3 Progard pretreatment pack 10 3-way solenoid valve 17 Q-Pak polishing cartridge
4 Booster pump 11 UV lamp 254 nm (optional) 18 Ultrapure water resistivity
5 Measure of feed water conductivity 12 Tank for Type 3 water storage and temperature measure
and temperature 13 Recirculation & delivery pump 19 Ultrapure water dispenser
6 Reverse Osmosis cartridge(s) 14 UV lamp 185 nm 20 Application Pak polisher adapted
7 RO reject recovery loop 15 3-way solenoid valve – part of the TOC indicator to application
Easy access to information
Simplified and detailed information in (local language).

Alerts & alarms (which can be enhanced by a buzzer)

are visible on the system’s main screen, with complete
information on actions required accessible at the touch
of a finger.

Sensors regularly monitor the operation of the system

to ensure it operates within specifications. For instance,
if ionic contamination of feed water exceeds specifications,
causing high conductivity, the built-in Feed Water
Conductivity Meter will trigger an alarm to alert you.

Clear graphics help you perform specific tasks such

as maintenance. From the same screen, you can even
print reports on the system’s water quality and history.

Critical information such as set points or units is accessible

only to the designated responsible user and is protected by
a login and a password.

Automatically stop ultrapure water dispense after a fixed time

period set by the user, in order to avoid water loss or lab
flooding.

A Quick Reference Guide located in the door

of the Milli-Q Direct water system provides
all the information required to understand
the operation and maintenance of
the system.

The system comes with a complete

and detailed user manual in 8 languages
on CD-ROM. A printed manual contains
essential information in (local language).
Easy and reduced maintenance
Maintenance frequency is minimal, and the procedures are simplified.

Progard pretreatment pack or

the Q-Pak polishing cartridge
replacement takes less than 5
minutes.

Quick and easy traceability thanks

to RFID tag which automatically
register the catalog and other
Progard Pack new consumable in the system’s
replacement Millipak Express memory.
40 replacement

The system will alert you to replace

consumables or schedule service
visits at least 15 days before
Q-Pak maintenance is actually required.
polishing cartridge
replacement

Service
Millipore provides a comprehensive range of service programs performed
by certified Millipore field service support engineers to thoroughly maintain
and qualify your Milli-Q system for full compliance with your industry’s
regulatory standards.

The service program portfolio covers all maintenance requirements

such as installation, customized user training, scientific and technical
support, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance visits, and all validation
requirements using ad hoc calibrated equipment, procedures, workbooks
and suitability tests within a GXPs environment.

Safety Certification
The Milli-Q Direct system is tested by an independent The Milli-Q Direct system is delivered with
and accredited company for compliance with the a Certificate of Conformity ensuring that it has been
CE directives related to safety and electromagnetic built and tested fully assembled following Millipore
compatibility. Standard Operating Procedures, and a Certificate
A certificate is delivered with the system and of Calibration for the temperature and resistivity
the report can be consulted on request at the meters built in the system.
manufacturing site. The Milli-Q Direct consumables are automatically
The Milli-Q Direct system is built using components delivered with a Certificate of Quality.
and practices recommended by UL and has been cUL Millipore’s manufacturing site is ISO 9001 v.2000
marked. The registration can be verified on the UL and ISO 140001 certified.
web site (http://www.ul.com).
Milli-Q Direct specifications
Feed Water Specifications Type 3 Water production and delivery
Parameter Value & Unit Parameter Value & Unit
Feed water quality Potable Tap Water Feed Production Flow Rate 8 L/hour
Feed Water Conductivity < 2000 µS/cm at 25°C (Milli-Q Direct 8)
Feed Water TOC < 2000 ppb 16 L/hour
Feed Water Pressure 1 – 6 bar (Milli-Q Direct 16)
Feed Water Temperature 5 – 35 °C Delivery Flow rate From tap:
Feed Water Chlorine < 3 ppm(*) up to 2.5 L/min
Feed Water Fouling Index < 12 From optional pump:
Feed water pH 4 to 10 pH units up to 15 L/min at 1 bar
Feed Water Connection 1/2 in Gaz M

(*) Feed Water Chlorine < 1ppm with Progard T3 and < 3ppm with
Progard T3 + Prepak 1

Milli-Q Direct System Dimensions

Type 1 Product Water Quality
Parameter Value & Unit
Parameter Value & Unit
System footprint 1606 cm² (249 in²)
Resistivity* 18.2 MΩ.cm at 25 °C System height
TOC** ≤ 5 ppb (μg/L)
• Cabinet (base) 497 mm (19.56 in)
Bacteria *** < 0.1 cfu/mL
• Dispenser arm (top) 713 mm (28.07 in)
Pyrogens < 0.001 Eu/mL (pyrogen-free)
System width
(endotoxins)****
RNases**** < 0.01 ng/mL (RNase-free) • Cabinet (base) 332 mm (13.07 in)
• Dispenser arm (top) 413 mm (16.25 in)
DNases**** < 4 pg/μL (DNase-free)
System depth
* Resistivity can be displayed temperature-compensated at 25 °C
or non-temperature-compensated as required by USP
• Cabinet (base) 484 mm (19.05 in)
• Dispenser arm (top) 581 mm (22.87 in)
** TOC specs - Test Conditions: Milli-Q Direct System equipped with
Progard T3 pretreatment pack and Q-PAK TEX polishing cartridge System weight (packaged) 8/16 24/25 kg (52.91/55.11 lb)
and with feed (tap) water quality within specifications.
Product water quality may vary due to local feed water conditions.
System weight (empty) 8/16 20/21 kg (44.09/46.29 lb)
*** Results with Millipak® Express 40 or BioPak® final polisher in place
System weight (with water) 8/16 27/28 kg (59.52/61.73 lb)
**** Results with BioPak final polisher in place
Dispenser delivery loop length 750 mm (29.52 in)
Electrical power supply 290 cm (114.1 in)
cable length
Type 1 Water Delivery Electrical power supply voltage 100 – 230 V ± 10%
Electrical power supply 50 – 60 Hz ± 10%
Parameter Value & Unit
frequency
Manual dispense flow rate Adjustable between 50 and
Feed water connection 1/2 in. Gaz F
2000 mL/min
Data connection Ethernet (RJ45)
Automatic dispense 100 mL, then 250 mL to 5 L
volume by 250 mL increments
5 L to 60 L by 1 L increments
Volumetric dispense 3% for volumes between
accuracy 250 mL and 60 L
Q-POD® Accessory Dimensions
Volumetric dispense CV < 3% for volumes between
dispersion 250 mL and 60 L Parameter Value & Unit
Q-POD height 579 mm (23.50 in)
Q-POD diameter 230 mm (9.05 in)
Type 3 Water Quality Dispenser delivery loop length 800 mm (31.49 in)
Parameter Value & Unit Q-POD weight (packaged) 7.2 kg (15.87 lb)
Ions rejection 97 to 98% with new RO Q-POD weight (empty) 5 kg (11.02 lb)
cartridge Q-POD weight (with water) 5.5 kg (12.12 lb)
Organics Rejection > 99% for MW > 200 Dalton Loop & cable to system length 290 cm (114.1 in)
Particulates & Bacteria > 99% Data connection Parallel Port (25-pinD-Sub)
Rejection for print-out

A report on conformity of Milli-Q Direct water quality with Type 1 water quality as described by ASTM®, ISO® 3696 and CLSI® norms and
to Purified Water as described in USP and EP is available upon request.
Accessories
Customize your Milli-Q Direct system to meet your specific needs.

Reservoirs Milli-Q Direct with Wall Mounting Bracket and Q-POD

Select from the range of Millipore tanks from 30 L
to 350 L designed for optimum pure water storage.

Q-POD Dispenser: Ultrapure water delivery

at your fingertips
Save your bench space by removing the arm
and dispenser from the Milli-Q Direct system
and mounting it on the Q-POD support.

Protectors:
Water Sensor – placed on the floor, this sensor
stops water feed to the system if there is water
on the floor.
Tank Level Sensor – transfers tank level information
to the system to start & stop pure water production
Q-POD dispenser key features : at levels selected by the user. A safety level
Variable water flow (slow flow to 2 L/min) prevents air from entering the ultrapure water part
controlled by plunger. when the tank is empty.
Volumetric water delivery controlled from Silicone Cover to protect your Q-POD from harsh
the Q-POD base. chemicals, such as strong acid & bases, aggressive
Designed to accommodate all sizes solvents or etchants.
UV lamp 254 nm: installed upstream from the
of glassware – 250 mL cylinder, 5 L flask
or even a 30 L carboy. inlet to the tank, this optional UV lamp allows
Graphic display shows at a glance the water reduction of the level of bacteria in the permeate
quality specifications and all critical information water by a factor of 1000.
you need (resistivity, TOC level, alerts, alarms, etc.).
Printer connection to instantly record water Footswitch
quality history. Connect the footswitch to the base of the Q-POD
dispenser or directly to the Milli-Q system
Wall Mounting Bracket for hands-free water delivery: press once to start
Save space by installing the Milli-Q Direct on the and once to stop.
wall or under the bench.

www.millipore.com/offices

Millipore, Milli-Q, Progard, Jetpore, BioPak, EDS-Pak, Millipak, Q-POD, Q-Gard, Quantum, Q-Pak
and Advancing Life Science Together are registered trademarks of Millipore Corporation.
VOC-Pak, LC-Pak and the M mark are trademarks of Millipore Corporation.
ASTM, ISO, and CLSI are registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Lit. No. PB1032EN00 Rev. A 1/10 LW SBU-10-02677
© 2010 Millipore Corporation, Billerica, MA. All rights reserved.