Independent-Channel Peristaltic Pump

Responding to customer demand, Idex Health & Science introduces independent-channel control in a peristaltic pump with the new Ismatec® Reglo ICC for laboratory use. Offering one-, two-, or three-channel configurations, the ICC (an acronym for Independent Channel Control) expands on Ismatec’s proven accuracy and precision with a re-engineered, long-life drive mechanism, a space-efficient footprint, and digital software control from the keypad or computer. Per-channel flow range for the ICC extends from 0.002 to 35mL/minute for continuous pumping or precision dispensing. Independent channel calibration minimises tube-to-tube differences resulting in the best calibration accuracy possible in a multichannel peristaltic pump.

Commenting on the ICC’s development path, Ismatec Product Manager, George Bednar described, “In our Voice of Customer interviews, virtually all our customers—laboratory users, distributors, and instrument manufacturers—clearly asked for independent channel control. Prior to this time, no other pump maker had been willing to make the substantial engineering commitment required to bring the ICC to market.

“Our engineering team took it even further by simplifying the high-precision drive mechanism to make the pump drive last even longer, and added functional capability with the installed software.” Bednar also explained that because interest in the ICC is high, Ismatec anticipates an interim ramp-up period to build sufficient shelf stock for rapid delivery. “Through September 1st, we’re offering the ICC at a one-time, introductory price equal to our standard Reglo digital pump—so you can essentially buy three pumps for the price of one!”

The control software and graphical user interface on the ICC keypad work together in an intuitive manner to allow the laboratory user to easily develop and save application controls and pump protocols, and then download to the ICC for operation.