Setting The Force Limits - KD Scientific KDS LEGATO 100 User Manual

Setting the Force Limits

The maximum linear force of the syringe pump is 30 lbs
or 13.6 kgs. This force is sufficient to damage delicate,
low volume syringes, as well as many standard syringes if
pumping viscous fluids. The % of maximum force applied
by the pusher block can be changed.
In the set up screen, press Force.
✐
NOTE: A minimum value of approximately
30% is required to overcome friction forces
in the mechanism. You may have to set the
force level to a higher value depending on
the backpressure/friction in your system.
Set the force level.
Press Other Value to enter a custom force %
Accept the changes made by pressing
and go back to the Set Force screen.
Cancel the changes made by pressing
and go back to the Set Force screen.
For a Custom Force %
Enter the precentage for custom force %
Accept the changes made by pressing
and go back to the Set Force screen.
Cancel the changes made by pressing
and go back to the Set Force screen.
Suggested Force Level Settings for Common Syringes
Syringe Type/Material
Plastic Syringes
Stainless Steel
Glass/Glass
Glass/Plastic
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Capacity
≤5 ml
>5 ml
All
≤20 ml
>20 ml
≤1000µl
≤5 ml
>5 ml
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Press Here
Press here to enter
custom force %
Force Setting
50%
100%
100%
30%
50%
30%
50%
100%
KD Scientific Legato 100 Series Syringe Pump User's Manual
Section Name
24
Common Manufacturer(s)
BD plastic, Sherwood,
Airtite, Terumo
KDS, Cole-Parmer
KDS Glass, Cadence (Popper)
Hamilton, SGE
Publication 5617-006-REV-2.0