Bartels Mikrotechnik mpSmart-Dosing User manual

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Flow Controlled System –
“mpSmart-Dosing”

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Flow Controlled System –..........................................................................................................................................................................1
“mpSmart - Dosing” ....................................................................................................................................................................................1
General............................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Declaration of conformity.....................................................................................................................................................................3
Description of function..........................................................................................................................................................................3
Proper use.......................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Intended purpose.....................................................................................................................................................................................4
Misuse.........................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Staff selection and qualification. .......................................................................................................................................................4
About this operating manual...............................................................................................................................................................4
The flow controlled system: mpSmart Dosing .....................................................................................................................................5
Getting started with mpSmart .................................................................................................................................................................6
Starting the Evaluation Software............................................................................................................................................................7

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General
This operating manual contains all necessary instructions for the installation, commissioning, operation and
maintenance of the evaluation board mpSmart-Dosing controller. The manual is intended to help you achieving
optimal results in a short time and shall assist avoiding possible sources of errors. The operating manual of the
micropumps and other controllers are available separately.
The products have been designed with state-of-the-art technology and in accordance with all relevant safety
regulations. However, a risk of damage to the units, other property, the operator and/or other persons cannot be fully
excluded.
Always ensure that specialized and trained personnel will comply with the following general instructions.
Therefore, please keep this manual and hand out copies as required.
Bartels Mikrotechnik GmbH rejects any responsibility for damages to persons or property resulting from non-
compliance with the instructions in this manual. In this case all warranties shall be void.
Declaration of conformity.
Bartels Mikrotechnik GmbH declares that the products are compliant to the RoHS directive 2011/65/EU. The controller
comply with the requirements of EMV 2014/30/EU and CE markings have been affixed to the devices. Additionally,
the controllers are also compliant to the EU Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU.
Description of function.
The mpSmart-Dosing have been developed for the transport of liquids. The controller has been developed for operating
the micropump. Bartels Mikrotechnik can assume no liability for damages resulting from the pump media. This applies
especially for hazardous fluids.
The pump must be operated with Bartels Mikrotechnik electronics. Bartels Mikrotechnik GmbH cannot guarantee the
proper work of the units with customer specific electronics. If other controllers than the ones from Bartels
Mikrotechnik are used, Bartels Mikrotechnik disclaims any warranty.
Moreover, please note that components of the controller and pump are operating with high-voltage. Therefore,
persons wearing pacemakers are recommended to avoid the operating system.
Bartels Mikrotechnik assumes no liability for abnormal handling, improper or negligent use of the micropump and
the controller that is not conform to the specified purpose of the system. This applies especially for micropump
controllers, components and systems of other manufacturers, which have not been certified by Bartels Mikrotechnik.
We guarantee that the micropumps comply with the actual state of scientific and technical knowledge and due to
this, the operational risks are limited to a minimum.
Do not open the housing of the micropump and the controllers. In those cases, Bartels Mikrotechnik cannot issue a
guaranty anymore. Please keep this manual safe and give a copy to all users.

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Proper use
Intended purpose.
The micropump is intended for pumping liquids with varying flow rates controlled by the electronics. The controllers
are intended for operating the micropumps. Any other use of the micropump or controller unit is deemed improper.
Do not make any modifications or extensions to the pump or controller without the prior written consent of the
manufacturer. Such modifications may impair the safety of the unit and are prohibited! Bartels Mikrotechnik GmbH
rejects any responsibility for damage to the unit caused by unauthorized modifications to the pump and risk and
liability are automatically transferred to the operator.
Misuse.
The use of liquids, which may alone or in combination create explosive or otherwise health-endangering conditions
(including vapors) is not permitted.
Staff selection and qualification.
All work in connection with the installation, assembly, commissioning/decommissioning, disassembly, operation,
servicing, cleaning and repairing of the pump and the controller must be carried out by qualified, suitably trained
and instructed personnel. Work on electrical components and assemblies must be carried out by personnel with the
necessary qualifications and skills.
About this operating manual.
Warnings and important notes are clearly identified as such in the text. The relevant text sections feature a specific
sign. However, this icon cannot replace the safety instructions. Therefore, carefully read all safety instructions in this
manual. Warnings and important notes in this text are highlighted as shown below, according to the severity of the
damage that might result from non-compliance.
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazard with a high level of RISK THAT, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

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The flow-controlled system: mpSmart-Dosing
This Flow Control System is a smart module for precise and regulated dosing of liquids. An on-board
Arduino reads out a flowmeter made by Sensirion, comparing it to a target value and operates the
mp6 micropump corresponding to a PID-regulator. The attached PC-software can be used to monitor,
control and log the flowrate.
Components
mp6-hyb micropump
Damper
Flowmeter (Sensirion SLF3S-1300F)
Tubing
Tubing connectors (Swivel Barb Adapter, 1/16"
ID Tubing)
Driver Board
Software with GUI
mp-hc
min. Flowrate
0.5 ml/min
max. Flowrate
8 ml/min
accuracy
<±5%
software calibration
Water
USB-port
one
input voltage
5V
operating temperature
+5°C bis +45°C
material in contact with fluid
PPSU, FKM, PP, PPS, stainless steel, Tygon,
epoxy –based adhesive
lifetime
5000 h
self-priming
yes
dimensions (electronic board)
80x60x18 mm³
weight (electronic board)
38 g
power consumption (maximum/stand by)
365 mW/232 mW
power supply
Via USB; 5 V
pumping media
Liquid (water)

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Getting started with mpSmart-Dosing
The mpSmart-Dosing includes 3 main components:
A mp6 micropump, a mp-damper and a SFL3S1300F flowrate sensor.
For the fluid channel, connect them as shown in the following figure. Use tubes with an inner diameter 1.3 mm for
mp6 micropump in- and outlets as well as for the mp-damper. The SLF3S-1300F requires tube connectors on both
sides which are included in the mpSmart-Dosing (UP D-646; Swivel Barb Adapter, 1/16" ID Tubing). As for the tube
lengths between mp6 micropump & mp-damper or mp-damper & SLF3S-1300F we recommend at least 50 mm.
For the wiring, use the included cable to connect the mp6 micropump and SLF3S-1300F to the Driver PCB and the USB
cable to connect the Arduino on the Driver PCB with your PC.

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Starting the Evaluation Software
After installing the included software execute the mpSmart.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 and choose the right COM-
Port. When selected click on „Connect“ 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-Dosing all you need to do is to choose one of the four flowrate ranges, e.g. 4500 –8000
µl/min.
The exact flowrate can be set by the the slider underneath or the text field next to it.

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Afterwards the mp6 micropump can be started or stopped with the on or off button. The current flowrate is
displayed underneath or as a time plot on the right of the Evaluation software.

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All values are approximate and no guarantee of specific technical properties.
Changes in the course of technical progress are possible without notice.
Contact Data:
Bartels Mikrotechnik GmbH
Konrad-Adenauer-Allee 11
44263 Dortmund Germany
www.bartels-mikrotechnik.de
[e-mail]
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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www.bartels-mikrotechnik.de/produkte/downloads
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questions can be found in our FAQ
www.bartels-mikrotechnik.de/en/faq-english/
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