This table summarizes the main specifications of the Elveflow OB1 MK4 pressure controller.
微流体流量和压力控制器
多通道压力和真空微流体控制系统通过控制施加给流体的压力精确地控制流体的流速
与流量传感器配对以实现精准的流量控制
提供极为准确,快速的流量调节
可选择一至四条通道, 每条通道有五种压力范围可供选择
Features & Benefits

尖端微流体流量控制器
不要让实验设备限制您的微流体实验!由科学家为科学家设计的多功能,强大的OB1 MK4压力控制系统可为各种实验提供完美的流量和压力控制。
无论您是需要压力还是真空,低流速还是高流速,短期实验还是长期实验,OB1 MK4都是您进行微流体研究的理想之选。
性价比高:压电技术
Elveflow的OB1 MK4是世界上唯一使用压电调节器的微流体流量控制系统,其流量控制的精确度是市场上其他流量控制器的20倍,速度快10倍。


可自定义&升级:1个模块,最多四个通道,5种压力范围
OB1 MK4可以按照任何您想要的方式进行配置和升级,每个模块最多可以有4个压力和/或真空通道(还可定制更多通道)。
配置流量传感器以达到最快的流量控制
您可以将流量传感器连接到OB1 MK4,从而控制微流控芯片中流体的流量。微流体系统持续地计算需要施加的压力,以维持所需的流速。


ESI操控软件和SDK库
单一、直观的ESI操控软件只需单击几下即可开始,并能进一步实现最复杂和长时间的实验自动化运行。SDK库允许您使用您自己的代码来控制OB1 MK4并且可连入第三方设备。
OEM版本
OB1 MK4可以在工作台上使用,也可以嵌入您自己的产品中。Elveflow能为您研发过程中的每个步骤提供相应的解决方案。探索我们的OB1 MK4 OEM方案。
精确的OB1 MK3+ 压力和流量控制系统可广泛应用于微流体,生物,物理,化学各个领域。
以下为应用范例:
- 微流体水滴生成 :https://elveflow.com/microfluidic-products/microfluidics-application-packs/easy-droplet-generation/
- 器官芯片:https://elveflow.com/microfluidic-products/microfluidics-application-packs/organ-on-a-chip-pack/
- 长期细胞灌注 : https://elveflow.com/microfluidic-products/microfluidics-application-packs/perfusion-for-cells-and-biology/
- 液滴测序(Drop-seq): https://experiments.springernature.com/articles/10.1038/nprot.2016.154
等等,欢迎与我们联系以选取属于您的最佳设备。
| OB1 MK4 CHANNEL PRESSURE RANGE | 0 to 200 mbar1 (0 to 2.9 psi) |
0 to 2,000 mbar1 (0 to 29 psi) |
0 to 8,000 mbar1 (0 to 116 psi) |
-900 to 1,000 mbar1 (-13 to 14.5 psi) |
-900 to 6,000 mbar1 (-13 to 87 psi) |
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| Pressure stability (2) | 0.015% FS 30 µbar (0.0004 psi) |
0.005% FS 100 µbar (0.0014 psi) |
0.006% FS 500 µbar (0.007 psi) |
-900 to 500 mbar: 0.005% FS 100 µbar (0.0014 psi) 500 to 1,000 mbar: 0.007% FS 150 µbar (0.0021 psi) |
-900 to 2,000 mbar: 0.005% FS 350 µbar (0.005 psi) 2,000 to 6,000 mbar: 0.007% FS 525 µbar (0.008 psi) |
| Response time (3) | down to 10 ms | ||||
| Settling time (4) | down to 50 ms | ||||
| Minimum pressure increment | 0.006% FS 12 µbar – 0.00017 psi |
0.006% FS 120 µbar – 0.0017 psi |
0.006% FS 480 µbar – 0.007 psi |
0.0064% FS 120 µbar – 0.0017 psi |
0.0061% FS 420 µbar – 0.006 psi |
| Pressure supply | 1.5 bar to 10 bar Non corrosive, non explosive, dry and oil-free gases, e.g., air, argon, N2, CO2, … |
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| Input vacuum (5) | / | / | / | Any value from -0.7 to -1 bar Compatible with vacuum pump or vacuum line |
Any value from -0.7 to -1 bar Compatible with vacuum pump or vacuum line |
| Liquid compatibility | Non contact pump Any aqueous, oil, or biological sample solution. |
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Non-contractual information, may be changed without notice
(1) Max pressure value might vary by +/- 2.5%
(2)Pressure stability (standard deviation) measured over the full pressure range with an external high accuracy pressure sensor (Druck DPI150)
(3) Time required to reach 5% of the setting point. Depends on the computer operating system
(4) Time required to reach 95% of the set point. Volume dependent – Measurement was done on 12 mL reservoir for a set point from 0 to 200 mbar
(5) A vacuum source is mandatory for calibration and use of dual channels even if the channels are to be used in pressure only
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| Flow sensor compatibility | Compatible with the whole MFS and BFS range Monitoring and feedback loop flow control available |
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| Flow rates | From 0,1 µL/min to 500 mL/min (indicative, please refer to the MFS and BFS series) |
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| Liquid compatibility | Non-contact pump Any aqueous, oil, or biological sample solution. |
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| Control & monitoring | |||||
| Software control | Elveflow Smart Interface – Windows 7, 8, 10, both 32 and 64 bit versions supported | ||||
| Software Development Kit | Libraries available: Matlab, Python, LabView, C++ – Windows 7 & 10, both 32 & 64 bit versions supported Serial/UART communication protocol on request |
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| Data management | Possibility to log and extract data (CSV): channel and sensor detailed information using ESI | ||||
| Input profiles | Possibility to load profiles: ramp, sine, triangle, square, or custom | ||||
| Automation | Generate step-by-step sequences using the ESI built-in sequence management Log and export custom configurations (CSV) |
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| Screen | LCD screen showing pressure and sensor flow rate in real time | ||||
| Electrical Specifications | |||||
| Input Voltage (V) | 24V | ||||
| Typical Power (W) | 12W | ||||
| Provided Power Supply Specifications | Supply Voltage Range (V): 100 to 240 VAC Supply AC Frequency (Hz): 50 to 60 Hz Maximum Output Current (A): 1.5 A Maximum Output Power (W): 36W |
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| Interface | USB Type B | ||||
| Communication Type | Serial | ||||
| Software Control | ESI | ||||
| Sensor Connection | One M8 4-pins connector per channel | ||||
| Compatibility | Elveflow sensors: MFS, MPS, MFP, MBD Custom sensors: 5 to 24V supply voltage, 0 to 10V readout voltage |
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| Triggers | Input and Output TTL signal 0V or 5V | ||||
| Other | |||||
| Casing dimensions | (length x width x height): 240 x 223 x 80 mm | ||||
| Weight | 1.4 kg to 2.9 kg | ||||
Non-contractual information, may be changed without notice
ESI是Elveflow专用的软件控制界面,旨在改善实验人员的操作体验。从简单到高级设置再到工作流程自动化,它都可以完美实现。它集和多个模块,将耗时且繁琐的任务变得简单。它配备的SDK库,可允许您使用自己的代码控制Elveflow系统。
ESI控制窗口可实现:
- 视化每个通道的关键参数:
- 设置压力
- 输出压力
- 当传感器连接到OB1时可视化传感器输出结果(如以下屏幕快照所示,第一个通道上显示出流量传感器的输出结果)
- 设置任意压力或流量模式(预定义或自定义)
- 轻松切换到流量控制模式(传感器模式)
- 使用暂停/启动按钮预设每条通道上的参数并同时启动它们
- 借助音序器保存配置以节省时间或使您的工作流程自动化
- 打开图表以可视化并保存数据
- 启动专用模块来简化特定的实验任务

微流体流量控制中压力控制的优势
- 建立时间短 (小于40 ms)
- 流量平稳且无脉冲
- 可处理多达几升液体
- 可与流量计一起使用对流量和压力进行控制

想了解更多关于压力驱动型流量控制的信息,请阅读此应用贴士。
