Quantex launches its first commercial pump driver: Q-Drive-Alpha
16th August 2023
Quantex is excited to announce the official launch of its brand-new pump driver device, the Q-Drive-Alpha. Until now, Quantex has offered driver device equipment for evaluation purposes only, and these kits require separate tablet software to control, but the Q-Drive Alpha is an easy-to-use, CE marked, plug-and-play system, providing a stand-alone dispenser that can be used both for pump evaluation as well as for commercial use in production or laboratories.
The Q-Drive-Alpha drives two of the Quantex pumps: the Microdosing QX2 pump and the Low Flow QX25-SD and QX25-HP pumps. With an integrated full-colour 7” touch screen, this plug and play driver is simple to programme (and re-programme), and, in a few intuitive taps, it is possible to run the pumps at a variety of speeds for different flow rates or set dose volumes, with reverse cycling and self-priming functions.
Phil Medcalf, Product Manager at Quantex explains “We are thrilled to be launching the Q-Drive-Alpha since it meets a key requirement for our customers who need a simple and easy-to-use system to run our pumps. This device will help to speed up the adoption of Quantex technology into our customer’s flow-control processes, both in food and beverage, industrial and biopharma applications.”
Jonathan Ford, Quantex’s Engineering Director adds “The Q-Drive-Alpha design and development was realised very efficiently by the engineering team due to our long-standing expertise on the ideal motors, connection, and driver software for our pumps — and I’m proud that the finished result has a carefully considered and intuitive user interface to maximise the ease of use for our customers.”
Features and Benefits
- Plug and play, easy-to-use
- Integrated driver and screen for direct control
- Able to run both Microdosing and Low Flow Pumps (SD and HP models)
- Select and change your flow rate as desired
- Reverse cycle & self-prime functions
| Functions | Description |
|---|---|
| Speed / Flow Rate | Select flow rate either as motor rps/rpm or ml/min |
| Dose Volume | Select dose volume either in ml/L or pump revolutions |
| Loops | Program multiple loops for duty cycle running |
| Loop Pause | Select pause time for multiple cycle running |
| Calibration | Modify dispense volume calibration factor |
| Reverse Motor Drive | End of dose reversing, pressure venting |
| Pump Selector | Choose between two product families |
| Prime Mode | Direct control of motor for self priming at multiple speeds |
| Programmable Memory | Save 8 programs per pump |
If you are interested in purchasing the Q-Drive-Alpha or would like to learn more, download the full Q-Drive-Alpha brochure here and contact us. We will be very happy to answer your questions.
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