Frequently Asked Questions

The mp-Multiboard2 can control up to six micropumps. It supports up to three pump drivers in combination:

  • mp-Driver (controls one micropump)
  • mp-Lowdriver (controls one micropump) OR mp-Highdriver (controls one micropump)
  • mp-Highdriver4 (controls up to four micropumps).

Since a micropump cannot be operated without a driver, the Multiboard2 must always be used together with a suitable driver module.

For serial or large-scale applications, we offer customized electronic solutions tailored to your specific requirements. Please contact us for more details.

Yes, The Bartels Pump | BP7 can be sterilized.

Common methods: Cleaning with solvents (e.g. Ethanol), autoclavation and E-beam and gamma radiation. For both methods the radiatons of 15, 25 and 40 kGy were experimented successfully. 

All wetted materials inside The Bartels Pump | BP7- Tubing and The Bartels Pump | BP7 - Mounting are PPSU.

The lowest flow rate is very dependent on the conditions in the customers test system.

Generally, a flow rate of about 5 µl/min for liquids can be achieved.

No, due to the passive check valves The Bartels Pump | BP7 can only pump in one direction.

For bi-directional operation see the following pages:

Yes, it is possible to pump blood with The Bartels Pump | BP7.

To ensure optimal performance of Bartels FluidicStudio in use with mp-Multiboard2, we recommend the following system specifications:

  • Operating System: Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 (7th generation or newer) or AMD Ryzen 3
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Dedicated GPU with at least 2 GB VRAM (e.g., AMD Radeon R5 or NVIDIA GeForce GT series)

We will be on company holidays from December 24, 2025, to January 2, 2026. Please place orders by December 22. We’ll resume operations on January 5.
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