KD Scientific Legato 200 Series User Manual
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Configuring the KDS Legato 200 Series
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KD Scientific Legato 200 Series Syringe Pump User’s Manual
Publication 5617-002-Rev F
Setting the Force Limits
The maximum linear force of the syringe pump is 75 lbs
or 35 kgs. This force is sufficient to damage delicate, low
volume syringes, as well as many standard syringes if
pumping viscous fluids. The % of maximum force applied
by the pusher block can be changed.
In the set up screen, press
Force
.
Set the force level.
Press
Other Value
to enter a custom force %
Accept
the changes made by pressing
and go back to the Set Force screen.
Cancel
the changes made by pressing
and go back to the Set Force screen.
For a Custom Force %
Enter the precentage for custom force %
Accept
the changes made by pressing
and go back to the Set Force screen.
Cancel
the changes made by pressing
and go back to the Set Force screen.
✐
NOTE: A minimum value of approximately
30% is required to overcome friction forces
in the mechanism. You may have to set the
force level to a higher value depending on
the backpressure/friction in your system.
Press Here
Press here to enter
custom force %
phone
508.429.6809
fax
508.893.0160
web
www.kdscientific.com
Suggested Force Level Settings for Common Syringes
Syringe Type/Material
Capacity
Force Setting
Common Manufacturer(s)
Plastic Syringes
≤20ml
50%
BD plastic, Sherwood,
Airtite, Terumo
>20ml
100%
Stainless Steel
All
100%
KDS, Cole-Parmer
Glass/Glass
≤20ml
20%
KDS Glass, Cadence (Popper)
>20ml
30%
Glass/Plastic
≤1000µl
30%
Hamilton, SGE
≤5ml
50%
>5ml
100%