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