Product Features

Low Shear Liquid Handling - Diaphragm pumps are low shear in the manner in which they handle fluid and fluid components. Certain pumps such as peristaltic pumps and rotary lobe pumps create pressure gradients and pinch points as the liquid flow is moved though narrow mechanical devices or pinch points. The Magma APS air diaphragm pump creates only enough pressure to push the liquid against process back-pressure and eliminates pinch points. This can be important in applications where the liquid and/or liquid components are shear sensitive
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Smart-Stop™ - After pressing the STOP button once, the pump empties the liquid and momentarily vents the air from the pump head to relieve pressure. This minimizes liquid hold-up in the pump and safely removes air pressure.
Quick-Stop™ - Pressing the STOP button two times immediately stops the pump in its current position. It can be useful in certain applications where the liquid hold-up should not be purged.
Safety Alarms - Process conditions are monitored to detect if the pump is not operating properly and if an alarm condition occurs, a Quick-Stop is initiated and the alarm light goes on. Excess process back pressure (possibly from downstream blockage) will tigger an alarm and stop the system.
Data Output (Basic or Advanced) - Data can be captured by an external computerized system for data collection and process monitoring. Services for custom output and data collection can also be contracted in conjunction with any standard system or with a custom multiplex system project.
Monitoring of External Pressure - An external pressure transmitter can be connected to the control system. There are user definable minimum and maximum notification settings and the control system will compare the settings to the minimum and maximum pressures since the last time the RUN button was pressed. There is a notification on the display if the running minimum drops below its setting or the maximum exceeds its setting.
Run Interlock Connection - An external piece of equipment can be connected to the control system to be turned on/off when the controller switches between the run/stop modes. This could be used in different applications where you want an external piece of equipment to run or stop in conjunction with the Magma APS system and is active if the stop is initiated by an alarm condition.
Liquid Detector - In case of improper installation of the diaphragm or a failure condition, liquid entry through the air line to the pump controller will trigger a Quick-Stop and close a valve in the controller to minimize liquid entry to the controller and prevent liquid flowing through the controller.
Optional Weight Control System - A scale and a feed pump can be connected to the control system and a minimum and maximum weight entered into the control system. In the run mode, the feed pump will turn on when the scale reading drops below the minimum value and will turn off when the value exceeds the maximum.