MP200 Data Acquisition System

The MP200 is a flexible, modular system designed for advanced scientific research. It offers 16 measurement channels and, combined with AcqKnowledge software, provides intuitive data recording and analysis across more than 40 scientific disciplines.

Modular and flexible system
16 measurement channels
AcqKnowledge software for data analysis
Precise recording of physiological signals
Support for more than 40 scientific disciplines

BIOPAC · Data Acquisition System

The MP200 is a modular physiological data acquisition system and the natural starting point for many research projects.

You don't have to decide on the final configuration right away — you can start with a single signal and expand the setup over time as the scope of your research grows. It's one shared hub for wired and wireless signals: EEG, ECG, EMG, EDA, or respiration all flow into the same AcqKnowledge environment, synchronized in time. 16 channels, sampling up to 100 kHz per channel, and more than 40 application domains — from psychophysiology to neuromarketing — approved for both human and animal research.

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MP200 unit with AMI100D input module — interactive diagram

The research ecosystem around MP200

The MP200 is a hub within a larger ecosystem for human behavior research. It records physiological signals and connects them — via hardware or software — with technologies across many research areas.

EEGElectroencephalography — multi-channel APEX caps for cognitive and neuroscience research.

Eye-trackingEye movement tracking (fixations, saccades, pupil) — glasses and screen-based trackers, synchronized in AcqKnowledge.

Facial CodingAutomated facial expression and emotion analysis (FaceReader) based on facial action units.

Stimulus PresentationPresentation of stimuli (image, sound, video) with time markers synchronized to the signal.

BiometricsBiometric and physiological signals: ECG, EDA/GSR, EMG, respiration, blood pressure — wired or via BioNomadix.

ImagingMRI-compatible equipment — non-magnetic amplifiers and sensors, signal gating.

fMRISynchronization of physiological recording with the fMRI scanner protocol (trigger and gating).

fNIRSMeasurement of cortical oxygenation using fNIRS (ebox / MedelOpt unit).

VRIntegration of VR headsets (HTC Vive, Meta Quest) with eye-tracking and physiological measurement.

Video & SyncVideo (up to 8 cameras) and event/response signals synchronized with physiological data.

BSL — EducationBIOPAC Student Lab (MP36/MP45) — ready-made exercises for teaching physiology.

Some technologies connect directly into the MP200, some integrate at the software level in AcqKnowledge, and some are related but separate systems (fMRI, fNIRS, VR, the educational Biopac Student Lab). Selected areas will get their own dedicated product pages.

Key features

16 analog channels

16 analog inputs, 2 outputs, 16 digital I/O (via the STP100D/STP100D-C or STP-IO interface), plus an external trigger input.

Up to 100 kHz per channel

Flexible sampling (up to 1600 kHz aggregated) — different channels can run at different rates simultaneously.

Network-ready

The standard communication interface is Ethernet (UDP); a USB-Ethernet adapter (ETHUSB) is included for connecting to a computer.

Native BioNomadix support

Up to 16 BioNomadix data channels on a single MP200 system — wireless and wired integration in one AcqKnowledge environment.

16analog input channels

100 kHzsampling / channel

2AcqKnowledge licenses included

16-bitA/D resolution

Example configurations

Three typical expansion directions — inspiration for a conversation with our advisor, not a ready-made price list.

Level 1

Foundation

MP200
A few biometric sensors (wired)
Eye-tracking (Tobii)

A classic starter kit for your first psychophysiology studies.

Level 2

Mobility & VR

MP200
A few BioNomadix modules (wireless)
VR

Freedom of movement for participants and measurement within a virtual environment.

Level 3

Full integration

MP200
BioNomadix (wireless)
EEG or fNIRS
VR with eye-tracking

For extensive, multimodal setups combining several measurement technologies.

Full technical specification

Analog input channels: 16
Analog output channels: 2
Digital channels (I/O): 16, via the STP100D/STP100D-C or STP-IO interface
External trigger input: Yes
A/D and D/A resolution: 16-bit (analog inputs and outputs)
Max. sampling rate: Up to 100 kHz/channel, up to 1600 kHz aggregated
Connectivity: Ethernet UDP (100 Mbit/s); a USB-Ethernet adapter (ETHUSB) is included — the MP200 has no native USB port for data transfer; cable up to 100 m
Recommended network connection: Directly to a computer or via a switch box — BIOPAC does not recommend running multiple MP200 units on one shared LAN
Software: AcqKnowledge 6 or newer (required — the MP200 is not compatible with earlier versions) — 2 licenses included + AcqKnowledge Cloud trial
Wireless integration: Up to 16 BioNomadix data channels on a single MP200 system
Backward compatibility: BioNomadix modules also work with the MP160/MP150
Digital I/O architecture: 16 lines in 2 independent blocks of 8 (block 1: lines 0–7, block 2: lines 8–15); each block independently programmable as input or output
Internal buffer: ~42M samples
Waveform output buffer: ~4.2M samples
Power supply: 12 VDC @ 2.5 A (AC150A power adapter)
Dimensions / weight: 10×11×19 cm / 1.119 kg
API for integrators: BHAPI (hardware) and ACKAPI (software) — for teams building their own tools and scripts
Variants with additional licenses: Workflow, Actigraphy, Baroreflex, Developer Bundle, FaceReader Integration, Network Data Transfer, Pressure Volume Loop Analysis, Scripting, Vibromyography — the system can be extended with additional licenses as research needs grow

How it works

You collect signals from multiple sources

Wired physiological modules, wireless BioNomadix, and integrated systems — VR, fNIRS, and eye-tracking — all feed into one system.

MP200 merges them in real time

Channels with different sampling rates land on one shared, synchronized timeline — with no manual alignment required.

You analyze in AcqKnowledge

One recording of all modalities: acquisition, automated analysis, and export of ready-to-use research data.

Dedicated AcqKnowledge software

The MP200 runs on AcqKnowledge — BIOPAC's proprietary software for recording, visualizing, and automatically analyzing signals. Available as a perpetual license (one-time purchase, no subscription); 2 licenses are included with the MP200. Windows and macOS.

Frequently asked questions

Does the MP200 work with older BioNomadix modules?

Can several MP200 units be used in one lab?

What software is required?

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MP200 Data Acquisition System

Built to expand

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STATUS LED

CHANNEL INPUTS 1-16

ANALOG OUTPUTS 0-1

The research ecosystem around MP200