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Masterflex REGLO Digital Pump Drive with Advanced Connectivity
Section 2: Basic Setup & Settings
Masterflex
Piston Pump Calibration
General Preparation:
• Confirm the pump head is correctly mounted to the pump drive (for further information see "
• Confirm the appropriate transfer tubing has been attached to the pump head.
• Confirm all fluids and containers are ready.
To calibrate the pump head:
1. Insert the tube inlet into the supply fluid.
2. Insert the tube outlet into a suitable container.
NOTE:
The container should be graduated or placed on
a scale for increased accuracy. If using a scale, an acceptable weight to volume conversion for water is: 1
gram = 1 mL.
3. Switch the drive on using the power switch located at the rear of the drive.
NOTE:
If Manage User
is enabled you may be prompted for a Username and Password (for further information see "
4. Navigate to the Continuous, Time or Volume Mode screens.
5. Tap DIRECTION to select either clockwise
or counterclockwise
flow direction.
6. Press and hold PRIME to prime the pump. Priming will stop when PRIME is released.
7. Adjust the pump head zero point
(For further information consult the pump head user manual).
8. Tap CALIBRATE from the Continuous Mode Screen or tap EDIT and then CALIBRATE
from either the Volume Mode Screen or the Time Mode Screen. The Pump Head Calibration Screen will
be displayed.
9. Tap HEAD SIZE. The Head Size Screen will be displayed.
a. Select the desired pump head size from the list of available options.
b. Tap CONFIRM to save or CANCEL to discard changes and return to the previous screen.
10. Tap CALIBRATION VOLUME. The Calibration Volume Screen will be displayed.
a. Enter the desired calibration volume using the onscreen keypad.
NOTE:
The default calibration vol-
ume settings or greater will ensure the best calibration.
b. Tap CONFIRM to save or CANCEL to discard changes and return to the previous screen.
11. Tap FLOW RATE. The Calibration Flow Rate Screen will be displayed.
a. Enter the desired flow rate using the onscreen keypad.
b. Tap CONFIRM to save or CANCEL to discard changes and return to the previous screen.
NOTE:
The drive will adjust the displayed flow rate after calibration is complete.
12. Tap START to begin calibration.
NOTE:
Calibration progress will be displayed on the touchscreen.
13. When calibration is complete use the onscreen keypad to enter the measured volume of fluid from the
tube outlet container.
14. Tap
CONFIRM
to complete calibration and return to the previous mode screen. Calibration
Complete should now be displayed to indicate that calibration has been completed for the current
pump head size, tube volume, and flow rate.