New Era NE-500 OEM series: high-performance fluid management for system integration
The New Era NE-500 OEM syringe pump is the industry standard for engineers looking for a reliable, programmable dosing module for integration into larger systems. This series offers the full functionality of the NE-1000 controller, but is specifically configured without a front panel for a seamless "design-in" in your medical, analytical or industrial equipment.
Technical architecture & integration
The NE-500 is developed to function as a slave unit within your system architecture. This lets you keep full control via your central software environment (LabVIEW, Python, C++, PLC).
1. Communication and network stack
You can control up to 100 pumps individually via a single RS-232 port.
- Interface: RS-232 protocol with TTL options.
- Addressing: Each pump gets a unique ID within the network.
- Automation: The module supports complex dosing profiles (gradients, loops, infusion/withdrawal) that run directly on the pump firmware. This relieves your main processor of real-time timing tasks.
2. Mechanical specifications for R&D
The precision of your machine depends on hardware integrity. The NE-500 series offers:
- Dosing accuracy: ± 1% at every step.
- Micro-stepping: Advanced control for pulse-free flow, crucial in microfluidic applications.
- Force management: The NE-510 series delivers extra drive force (up to 100 lbs) for viscous media. In addition, motor stall detection prevents damage to the syringe or mechanism in case of obstructions.
3. Configuration options (modular design)
To meet the specific build requirements of OEM companies, various physical layouts are available:
- Standard chassis: For syringes up to 60 mL.
- Long chassis: Optimised for larger volumes up to 140 mL.
- High pressure modifications: For applications under increased resistance.
Technical data sheet (core specs)
| Specification | Engineering data / range |
|---|
| Flow range (min/max) | 0,73 µL/hour (with 1 mL syringe) to 1699 mL/hour (with 60 mL syringe) |
| Dosing accuracy | ± < 1% (under standard test conditions) |
| Reproducibility | ± 0,1% (essential for series machine building) |
| Step resolution | 0,085 µm per micro-step (advanced pulse-free flow) |
| Maximum force | 35 lbs (Standard NE-500) / 100 lbs (High Pressure NE-510) |
| Communication interface | RS-232 / TTL I/O (logic levels for PLC/controller) |
| Baud rate | 300 to 19.200 bps (adjustable) |
| Programmability | Stand-alone via 41-fase on-board EEPROM memory |
| Supply voltage | 12 VDC (regulated) |
OEM solutions & supply chain support
Inacom acts not only as a distributor, but as your integration partner in the Benelux. We understand the requirements of ISO-certified machine building:
- Support during R&D: We are happy to help integrate the pump into your system. In consultation with the manufacturer, we can supply custom solutions.
- Continuity: We offer stable delivery terms and stock management for your series production in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.
- Custom engineering: Changes to firmware logic or mechanical brackets are possible in consultation with the manufacturer.
Discuss your integration question
Are you designing a new medical device or analytical station? Our technical specialists speak the language of your engineers. That is why we are happy to think along about the optimal link between our hardware and your control software.
