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Rev. 1.1 (01.2021)
Getting started with GUI
The mpSmart-Lowdosing includes 3 main components:
A mp6 micropump, a mp-damper and a SFL3s-0600F flowrate sensor.
For the fluid channel, use the included Tygon tubing in the kit to connect them as shown in the following figure.
As for the tube lengths between mp6 micropump & mp-damper or mp-damper &
SLF3s-0600F
we recommend at
least 50 mm.
To make sure that there is no air in the fluid channel, we recommend priming the system with a syringe by pulling
the fluid through the channel.
For the wiring, use the included cable to connect the mp6 micropump and
SLF3s-0600F
to the Flow Controller and the
USB cable to connect the kit with your PC / Laptop.
Starting the Evaluation Software
After installing the included software execute the mpSmart-Lowdosing.exe to start it up. The Connection Manager
can be found in the top left corner. Make sure the USB cable is plugged in and the device is recognized. When selected
click
on „
C
onnect“ to start the communication between the program and the driver. If the device was not found you
might need to install the driver for the Arduino nano microcontroller manually.
To start your mpSmart-Lowdosing kit all you need to do is to choose one of the four flowrate ranges, which sets the
pump frequency, e.g. 150
–
500 µl/min, and the exact flowrate with the regulator underneath (or the text field next
to it). Afterwards the mp6 can be started or stopped with the on or off button. The actual flowrate is displayed
underneath or as a time plot in the second tab of the Evaluation software.
