Ismatec MASTERFLEX MFLX78018-10 Operating Manual page 21

Section 2: Basic Setup & Settings
To condition new Minifl ex tubing:
After installing new tubing the pump should be run for 20-30 minutes at full rpm (350 rpm). Th is is
recommended to properly condition new tubing and to increase dispense accuracy. If required, the pump can
be run dry while conditioning.
1. Switch the drive on using the power switch located at the rear of the drive. NOTE: If User Management
is enabled you may be prompted for a username and password (For further information see
Management" on page 3-7).
2. Tap CONTINUOUS from the Mode Selection Screen. Th e Continuous Mode Run Screen will be
displayed.
3. Select the fl ow rate and fl ow units:
a. Tap FLOW RATE. Th e Flow Rate Screen will be displayed.
b. Tap UNITS. Th e Flow Units Screen will be displayed.
c. Tap RPM.
d. Tap CONFIRM
e. Tap FLOW RATE to select fi eld and then enter 350 using the onscreen keypad.
f. Tap CONFIRM
4. Tap START
5. Allow the pump to run for 20-30 minutes before tapping STOP
ready for priming, calibration, and use.
NOTE:
• Once the tube has been loaded and conditioned the new tube size will need to be selected from the Tube
Size Screen. Th e Tube Size Screen can be accessed from the Continuous Mode Run Screen or from either
of the Volume or Time Mode Edit screens.
• It is recommended that you calibrate new tubes to ensure accurate fl ow rate and fl uid dispensing (for
further information see
• When using new tubing it is possible that the pump will not prime and/or will not dispense fl uid
(depending on the type of tubing used). If this occurs, it is recommended that you wet the tubing and
then run the pump with the tubing for approximately 20-30 minutes.
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to return to the Flow Rate Screen.
to save and return to the Continuous Mode Screen.
. Th e drive will commence operation.
"Tube Calibration" on page 3-14).
. Th e tube is now conditioned and
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