Owner's manual

NEXT>>>ADVANCE www.nextadvance.com SP500 series OEM Programmable Syringe Pump

NE500 series manual 2 Revision 101101

Table showing the various models and features

Standard Stall Detection Option

Standard Motor SP500 SP501

Extra Powerful Motor SP510 SP511

Extra Precise Motor for

Microfluidics

SP570-M n/a

2.1 Glossary of Terminology and Concepts

When a device has as many features as the SP500 (and similar models), understanding its operation could

be a daunting task at first. By understanding the key concepts and terminology used in this manual, the

operation of the SP500 will become quite intuitive. Every effort has been made to design the SP500 with a

consistent and intuitive user interface.

To facilitate and enhance your understanding of the SP500’s operation, please take the time to familiarize

yourself with the basic concepts below:

Parts of the Pump

1) End Plate

2) Anti-Siphon Plate Adjustment Knob

3) Drive-Nut Button

4) Anti-Siphon Plate

5) Drive-Screw

6) Syringe Retainer Thumbscrew (2, one on

each side)

7) Syringe Retainer Bracket

8) ‘V’ Slot (on Syringe Holder Block)

9) Syringe Holder Block

10) Syringe Holder Clamp

11) Guide Rod (2 guide rods)

12) Pusher Block