Publication 5419-013 REV1.0
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The Pump 33 DDS Pump Channel 1 (P1) and Pump Channel 2 (P2)
motors generate up to 70 lbs of linear force per syringe in operation.
This force is sufficient to damage delicate, low-volume syringes, as
well as many standard syringes if pumping viscous fluids.
The application software provides controls to allow you to set a
maximum force value (calculated as a percentage of the maximum
value).
From the Settings menu, choose the Force button to enter the Set
Force Level screen.
1. Select the desired value in terms of percentage of maximum
force. Independent Condition will allow the user to set a
different force for Pump Channel 1 (P1) and Pump Channel 2
(P2). Reciprocating and Twin Conditions only require/allow one
force setting for both Pump Channel 1 (P1) and Pump Channel
2 (P2).
2. When you have selected or entered the desired force value,
choose Accept to return to the Settings menu.
Force Setting
Force Settings Screens for Reciprocating Condition
Force Settings Screens for Independent Condition
Force Settings Screens for Twin Condition
Suggested Force Level Chart for Common Syringes
Suggested Force Level Settings for Common Syringes
Syringe Type/Material
Capacity
Force Setting
Common Manufacturer(s)
Plastic Syringes
≤20 ml
55%
BD plastic, Sherwood, Airtite,
Terumo
>20 ml
100%
Stainless Steel
All
100%
Harvard Apparatus
Glass/Glass
≤20 ml
25%
Cadence (Popper)
>20 ml
35%
Glass/Plastic
≤1000 µl
35%
Hamilton, SGE
≤5 ml
55%
>5 ml
100%