MFCS™-EZ

MICROFLUIDIC FLOW CONTROL SYSTEM EZ

The MFCS™-EZ is a modular microfluidic flow controller. 4 channels are available with different pressure ranges for high precision operations in microfluidic experiments. By using the FASTAB™ microfluidic patented technology, the MFCS™-EZ generates a constant pressure-driven flow rate that allows for reliable and repeatable experiments.

MAIN MFCS™-EZ BENEFITS

Easy to Use
Adaptable
Reliable and reproducible Results

MFCS-EZ mikrofluidischer Druck-Controller

Benefits of MFCS™-EZ

1. EASY TO USE

The MFCS™-EZ can be controlled by Fluigent Softwares to automate your protocols. Moreover, this microfluidic pressure-pump can easily be connected to other microfluidic devices such as flow units to allow a pressure and a flow-rate control.

2. ADAPTABLE

The MFCS™-EZ can provide negative or positive pressure at you convenience by using up to four independently controllable channels. In addition, this microfluidic pressure pump can easily be integrated into you setup with its OEM version thanks to our Software Development Kit (SDK).

All the available pressure ranges are listed in the specification block.

3. RELIABLE AND REPRODUCIBLE RESULTS

The FASTAB™ microfluidic patented technology used in this pressure pump avoid cross contamination because liquids only contact air.

Moreover, the reliability and the reproducibility of the experimental results by using MFCS™-EZ is possible thanks to the generation of a pulseless flow. The use of pressure to handle fluids also provide a very fast response time allowing for precise operations such as stop flow and accurate pressure/flow rate steps.

The graphs show that the technology on which MFCS™ SERIES products are based is the best adapted to the manipulation of fluid volumes in the sub microliter range.

Graph response time of Microfluidic Flow Control System Fluigent pressure-based flow controller compared to High precision syringe pump

Specification of MFCS™-EZ

Pressure ranges	-345-0 mbar	0-7000 mbar
Output Pressure Stability	Highly monodispersed droplet size - No oscillation
System Settling time	No transitory regime - Reagent savings - Stop-flows
Pressuring gas	Non corrosive or explosive gas (air, N2, Ar, O2, …) / No contamination between the MFCS™-EZ and the solutions and between the solutions
Size / Weight	16 x 23 x 6.5 cm3 (6.3 x 9 x 2.5 inch3) / 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs) - Compact controller
Output connectors	Female luerlock	4mm OD tube connectors
Volumes	Wide range of volume can be controlled - No compromise between volume and stability
Flexibility	Any mix of pressure ranges are available, even on one MFCS™-EZ - Highly customable

FASTAB™ Microfluidic Patented Technology

Legacy microfluidic control systems such as syringe, peristaltic or piston pumps are poorly adapted to the manipulation of fluid volumes in the sub microliter range, leading to long equilibration times, irreproducibility and pulsation.

To solve this, Fluigent developed the patented FASTAB™ technology: a pressure driven technology that has no moving parts and includes an advanced feedback control algorithm to maintain precise pressure control.

Based on the FASTAB™ technology, the MFCS™ series are compatible with any microfluidic application, from simple droplet generation to organ-on-a-chip experiments.

Product Number

Name	Unit in mbar	Product Number
MFCS™-EZ channel	0 to 345	EZ-00345001
	0 to 1000	EZ-01000001
	0 to 2000	EZ-01000002
	0 to 7000	EZ-07000001
	0 to -345	EZ-80345001
	0 to -800	EZ-80800001
MFCS™-EZ base	Basic	EZ-11000001
	Positive Pressure Source	EZ-source-pos
	Negative Pressure Source	EZ-source-neg

RELATED APPLICATIONS

FLUID RECIRCULATION FOR CELL PERFUSION WITH REDUCED SHEAR STRESS

Many microfluidic applications require expensive solutions to be injected at a controlled flow-rate into a microfluidic system, such as cell cultures, PCR processes, cell injections or simulation of blood capillaries with a controlled minimal mechanical stress.

SEQUENTIAL FLUID INJECTION & DELIVERY WITH PULSE-FREE FLOW

Many microfluidic applications require switching between multiple solutions (such as samples or buffers) while maintaining a constant flow-rate during the course of their experiment. In this application, one MFCS™-EZ pressure channel is connected via a manifold to ten separate vials containing different aqueous solutions.

AUTOMATED
RARE CELLS CAPTURE AND LABELLING

Because CTCs detection and labelling need a very precise and smooth flow control, Fluigent MFCS™ associated with the Flow-Rate Control Module and the ESS™ platform, was the designated choice to be able to efficiently control the flows of all the solutions and samples.

FAQ

HOW TO SET THE MANUAL REGULATOR/ AIR DRIER/MFCS™-EZ ALL TOGETHER?

This scheme represents a typical positive pressure network. For negative pressure network, please contact us at mailto:support@fluigent.com.

To learn how to connectg each part see our section on “Pressure Accessories”

Back to FAQs

HOW TO RUN THE MFCS™-EZ?

Connect the MFCS™-EZ as described on the previous question.
Connect the power supply and the USB cable to your computer.
Press the Play button.
Set the right inlet pressure on the display, according to the value written on the nameplate at the MFCS™-EZ back (below, the right value is 1300mbar).