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Masterflex REGLO Digital Pump Drive with Advanced Connectivity
Section 2: Basic Setup & Settings
Masterflex
To condition new tubing:
After installing new tubing the pump should be run for 20-30 minutes at full rpm (160 rpm). This 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:
The drive takes
approximately two minutes to complete start-up.
2. Tap CONTINUOUS from the Mode Selection screen. The Continuous Mode Run screen will be
displayed.
3. Select the flow rate and flow units:
a. Tap FLOW RATE. The Flow Rate screen will be displayed.
b. Tap UNITS. The Flow Units screen will be displayed.
c. Tap RPM.
d. Tap CONFIRM to return to the Flow Rate screen.
e. Tap FLOW RATE to select field and then enter 160 using the onscreen keypad.
f. Tap CONFIRM to save and return to the Continuous Mode screen.
4. Tap START . The drive will commence operation.
5. Allow the pump to run for 20-30 minutes before tapping STOP . The tube is now conditioned and
ready for priming, calibration, and use.
NOTE:
• Once the tube has been loaded and conditioned the new tube’s size will need to be selected from the Tube
Size screen. The 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 flow rate and fluid dispensing (for
• When the pump is idle it is recommended that you release pressure from the tubing to protect it from
unnecessary strain and prolong its service life.
To release tube pressure:
Press the cassette’s fixing-tongue
and raise the cassette slightly so that the tubing is released from the roller-head.
CAUTION
: Siphoning
Effect: When pressure is released from the tubing, fluid can flow back to the reservoir.
• When using new tubing it is possible that the pump will not prime and/or will not dispense fluid
(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.
• For applications with a high differential pressure (>1 bar), the use of a cassette with a pressure lever is
recommended.
