I thought I would put together a few words about NE-500 pumps and it’s cousins the NE-4500, and the variations of this pump that are available.
These pumps are intended for OEM applications, that is to be built into newly designed equipment, and operated by software control only. They have no front panel display and no keypad, so you must use software to operate the pumps. SyringePumpPro will do that for you. They do have the ability to be triggered or to trigger other pumps and devices using their TTL input and outputs. So do non OEM pumps.
Lately it would seem that more of these pumps are finding their way onto bench tops, simply because of their incredible low cost and in combination with SyringePumpPro they are cheaper than the equivalent NE-1000 and other models. But you do need to budget for software to operate them.
Without the keypad and display, these economically priced pumps are simple to get connected to a computer and operating under software control. Once your up and running they perform magnificently.
Connecting an NE-500 Pump
First thing you will need are cables. Check you have the correct cables – USB-RS232 adapter, CBL-PC, CBL-NET are the ones you need. This link will help you identify what cables you have and is an important thing to do first.
Connect the cables correctly to make a pump network. The link has a diagram which shows you how to make the connections.
Communication parameters. There’s no display on this pump – so you can’t discover what communication settings have been set in the pump. Fresh from the factory, NE-500’s are pre-configured for Address 0 and 19200 baud RS232 connections. This default configuration makes the pumps easy to connect. I recommend not changing the baud rate – or at least if you do – document that you have changed the baud rate. It’s no fun trying to connect to a pump set to an unknown baud rate. Put a sticky label on the pump and write baud rate and address changes on it.
However, if your pumps have served a previous master (I am thinking here especially in school labs), they may have been configured to other addresses and other baud rates and you may have a little difficulty getting communications going. (I can help you with that – contact me!) Tip Connect the pump to your computer on it’s own and let SyringePumpPro find it for you.
NE-1000 vs NE-500
I often am asked can I purchase and NE-500 and use it on the laboratory bench in place of the more expensive NE-1000. My answer would be yes but there’s a couple of things for you to consider.
- You will need a copy of SyringePumpPro to enter commands, and control the pump generally.
- Whilst the open chassis is quite safe – the circuits run on 12V or in rare cases 24V, you must consider the possibility of your fluids entering the insides of the pump – they are completely exposed. It’s my understanding that the circuit board is not available as a user replaceable part.
- You must also make sure that none of your lab tools, fixtures and fittings are able to enter the underside of the pump.
- There are exposed moving parts and a risk of pinching that could really be at the least painful and depending on what piece of you get’s pinched and what model pump you have. Long hair inside the pump motor/pulley system would be quite a problem especially if it’s still attached to your head and perhaps worse depending on whats in your syringe and plumbing. Is that a realistic issue – possibly not.
The NE-500 Family Comes in Several Variations
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There are several variations of the base model idicated by their addtional features compared to the base model.
- L models – long chassis
- High pressure models
- Stall detection
- Linear flows and larger program capacity – via a firmware update.
All of which means you can get a number of versions of this handy pump. There is also the closely related NE-4500 series which really is only a 2 syringe version of the NE-500.
Pump Drawings
NE-4000 Two Channel Syringe Pump Chassis
A pdf containing a CAD drawing of the NE-4000 Syringe Pump – chassis showing the dimensions of the device. Very useful for those who are designing enclosures or apparatus layouts.
NE-5xx OEM Syringe Pump Chassis
A pdf containing a CAD drawing of the NE-5xx OEM Syringe Pump – chassis showing the dimensions of the device. Very useful for those who are designing enclosures or apparatus layouts.
NE-570 OEM High-Speed Pump Wide Chassis
A pdf containing a CAD drawing of the NE-570 OEM syringe pump chassis, showing the dimensions of the device. Very useful for those who are designing enclosures or apparatus layouts. Wide Chassis
NE-5xxL OEM 140ml Syringe Pump Wide Chassis
A pdf containing a CAD drawing of the NE-5xxL OEM 140ml Syringe Pump chassis, showing the dimensions of the device. Very useful for those who are designing enclosures or apparatus layouts. Wide Chassis
NE-500 series, NE-4500 manuals, and data sheets
NE-1000 Syringe Pump User Manual
Covers basic and advanced operating of the NE-1000 pump. There are detailed sections on operating the pump, programming the pump, and RS-232 commands. It may be generally used for all New Era Pump Systems Pumps in conjunction with model specific addendum sheets and model specific Rates and Specification sheets.
NE-500 OEM Syringe Pump User Manual
This manual covers the NE-500 OEM series of pumps. It may be generally used for all New Era Pump Systems Pumps. Rates and Specification Sheets Want to work out your maximum rate or your minimum flow rate with the syringe you’ve chosen? NE-1000-500-501 Rates and Specifications NE-1010-510-511 Rates and Specifications NE-1050-550-551 Rates and Specifications NE-570 […]
NE-1000X User Manual Addendum
This document covers the extra functionality available in the X upgrade chip installed in your pump. Read the NE-1000 User Manual for the common commands and this addendum for the added X features
NE-1000X2 User Manual Addendum
This document covers the extra functionality available in the X2 upgrade chip installed in your pump. Read the NE-1000 User Manual for the common commands and this addendum for the added X2 features.
NE-4000 Syringe Pump User Manual
This manual covers the NE-4000 pump. It may be generally used for all New Era Pump Systems Pumps.
Braintree Scientific – BS8000/BS9000 User Manual
For use with the BS-8000 pump. How to operate the pump from the front panel and programming commands are detailed.
NE-1010-510-511 Rates and Specifications
NE-1010-510-511 Rates and Specifications Other Rates and Specification Sheets Want to work out your maximum rate or your minimum flow rate with the syringe you’ve chosen? Choose your model below – if you can’t find your model in this listing, please Contact me NE-1000-500-501 Rates and Specifications NE-1010-510-511 Rates and Specifications NE-1050-550-551 Rates and Specifications […]
NE-1000-500-501 Rates and Specifications
NE-1000-500-501 Rates and Specifications Other Rates and Specification Sheets Want to work out your maximum rate or your minimum flow rate with the syringe you’ve chosen? Choose your model below – if you can’t find your model in this listing, please Contact me NE-1000-500-501 Rates and Specifications NE-1010-510-511 Rates and Specifications NE-1050-550-551 Rates and Specifications […]
NE-570 Rates and Specifications
NE-570 Rates and Specifications Other Rates and Specification Sheets Want to work out your maximum rate or your minimum flow rate with the syringe you’ve chosen? Choose your model below – if you can’t find your model in this listing, please Contact me NE-1000-500-501 Rates and Specifications NE-1010-510-511 Rates and Specifications NE-1050-550-551 Rates and Specifications […]
NE-1050-550-551 Rates and Specifications
NE-1050-550-551 Rates and Specifications Other Rates and Specification Sheets Want to work out your maximum rate or your minimum flow rate with the syringe you’ve chosen? Choose your model below – if you can’t find your model in this listing, please Contact me NE-1000-500-501 Rates and Specifications NE-1010-510-511 Rates and Specifications NE-1050-550-551 Rates and Specifications […]