D-Series Syringe Pumps - Isco

D Series Syringe Pumps
Section 3 Single & Multiple Independent Pump
Operation
3.1 Introduction This section will familiarize you with the D Series pump controller
and describe operating the pump under each of the
various modes: constant flow, constant pressure, and refill.
Pump setup and operation is regulated by the D Series controller.
Operating parameters are entered via the keypad on the front
panel of the controller. Operating selections are displayed as
menu items on the controller screen or are associated with a dedicated
key on the controller keypad. Operating modes such as
CONST FLOW, CONST PRESS, and REFILL all have such dedicated
keys.
WARNING
UL (Underwriter Laboratories) has certified the D Series
Controller and Pumps on the basis that explosive
chemicals or chemicals that could become explosive under
pressure are NOT used. The instruments are not explosion
proof. Use extreme caution when pumping hazardous
fluids.
3.2 General Controller
Information
Terminology
The following information is intended to familiarize you with
controller operation. Once you have become familiar with the
keypad and the main menu, you will find it easy to direct the
pumping operations required for your applications.
Mode – The pump mode refers to the type of operation the pump
is performing, e.g. constant flow, constant pressure, or gradient.
Screen – The liquid crystal display is referred to in this manual
as the LCD, the display, and the screen.
100DX/DM – An abbreviation used when referring to the 100DX
and 100DM pumps.
Rates, Units, and Limits
To allow pump operation to be tailored to your application,
both the pressure and flow rate units may be set by the
user, refer to section 3.3.1, UNITS.
The pump also allows user programmed refill, as well as
pumping rates, refer to section 3.3.2, REFILL.
The system protection limits may also be set by the user,
refer to section 3.5.4, LIMITS.
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