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Configuring the KDS Legato 200 Series
KDS Legato 200 Series User’s Manual
KD Scientific Legato 200 Series Syringe Pump User’s Manual
Publication 5617-002-Rev F
S
etting 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
v
olume 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.
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NOTE: A minimum value of approximately
30% is required to overcome friction forces
in the mechanism. You may have to set the
f
orce level to a higher value depending on
the backpressure/friction in your system.
Press Here
Press here to enter
custom force %
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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%