What is a Trigger? A trigger is something usually an electrical signal that is used to get a pump to change it's pumping action. Simplest example is the use of a foot switch on a manual production line. For example an ink cartridge re-filler. They pick up a print cartridge for filling, insert the filling [...]
New Era Pump Systems are entering a newer era! First we have a name change to New Era Instruments hinting at a broadening of their product range in the future. New Era are in the process of rolling out new pump models, product names and a new corporate website. The new pumps have [...]
"The New Era Pump Systems, Inc. programmable syringe pumps provide an affordable solution to your sophisticated dispensing and flow control applications. Our syringe pumps offer the best value on the market by having high end features with unbelievable pricing. Features include infusion and withdrawal, computer interface and advanced programming options. By focusing on the [...]
Diagram and brief explanation of a the parts of a syringe pump, and their purpose. Part Name Description and Purpose Anti-Siphon Plate Adjustment Knob Finger screws are used to tighten the anti siphon plate against the syringe's plunger flange. End Plate Provides mechanical support for the guide rods [...]
This page introduces you to the front panel controls on your pump. If you have an OEM pump, there will be no controls on the front panel and you can only control the pump from a computer, using a terminal application or SyringePumpPro. Pumps with front panel controls can [...]
Got pump cables? What do you need? Where do you get them? DIY Cables - all answered here.
PPL File Sets A file set consists of a file for each pump and a master ppl file. Multiple pump file sets Continuing with the example, you would have a ppl file for each pump and for each recipe. If you had 6 recipes and 3 pumps, you would have 18 ppl files [...]
Can you make your own pump cables? YES! – you can and this page contains the instructions on how to do it. To most people reading this page I’d like to say – don’t make your own cables. Read the section below - Why not just buy them? This page contains instructions and [...]
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 [...]
Peristaltic pumps vary their flow rate by changing their rotor turning speed and by changing the number of rollers fitted to the rotor. Part Definition Cassette Removable shell that contains the tubing and rotor - during operation the tubing will need to be replaces as it wears. Shaft This shaft [...]
