Biomass amplifier
Standard Futura
The Standard Futura is a crucial component of the FUTURA system, serving as a head amplifier that powers the probe and facilitates the transfer of vital data for biomass measurement in larger bioreactor systems.
Last updated: June 26, 2024
Standard Futura
Head amplifier for biomass measurement
The Standard Futura is an essential component of the FUTURA system, designed to enhance bioreactor processes. This head amplifier serves as the system’s primary processing engine, driving the probe and facilitating the transfer of vital data to the desired output. Specifically created for reusable bioreactor systems, the Standard Futura variant offers optimal performance for larger bioreactors. It features a lightweight housing, making it compatible with most bioreactors. It is specifically designed to accommodate 25mm diameter side mounted probes and 12mm probes positioned more than 15mm away from the vessel’s centerline. With a supplied 2-meter cable, it ensures convenient and efficient connectivity.
The FUTURA system itself focuses on measuring the Capacitance, an electrical property of cell suspensions, which has been linked to live biomass in academic and industrial research. By converting capacitance into live biomass readings such as Cells/ml or g/l for Spun Solids dry weight, the Standard Futura enables the quantification of biomass. Moreover, it also measures Conductivity, expressed in millisiemens per centimeter (mS/cm), which provides insights into the production or utilization of ions by the cell suspension.
In addition to the three primary hardware components, which include the sensor probe, the Futura instrument, and the communications hub, the FUTURA system is complemented by the FUTURA SCADA software.
Your benefits
- Ensures precise and reliable measurement of biomass in bioreactor systems, enabling researchers and industry professionals to make informed decisions based on accurate data.
- With its lightweight housing and compatibility with different probe sizes, the Standard Futura is suitable for a wide range of bioreactors, making it a versatile choice for various applications.
- By measuring capacitance and conductivity, the Standard Futura provides valuable insights into cell culture processes, allowing for improved process control, pH regulation, and fermentation optimisation.
- The FUTURA SCADA software, complementing the Standard Futura, offers multi-channel options, flexible data analysis, and export capabilities, facilitating in-depth analysis and integration with other data mining tools.
| Technical Specifications* | *Subject to change without notice | |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency range | 50KHz to 20MHz | |
| Measuring ranges | Capacitance: 0.0 to 400 pF/cm Conductivity: 1.0 to 40 mS/cm (Higher ranges available with compatible probes) | |
| Cell concentration range | Depends on cell sizes, but typically: Yeast (6 μm): 106 Cells/ml to 1010 Cells/ml Bacteria (1 μm): 109 Cells/ml to 1013 Cells/ml Animal Cell (12 μm): 105 Cells/ml to 109 Cells/ml Plant Cell (50 μm): 103 Cells/ml to 107 Cells/ml | |
| Resolution | Resolution: 0.1 pF/cm. Bacteria typically 2g/L dry weight or 2x109 Cells/ml for E. Coli. Yeast or Animal Cells 0.05g/L or 1 x105 Cells/ml The relationship of these capacitance values to biomass levels depend upon the cell type and cell line. | |
| Accuracy | Better than ± 3% or ± 2% of the reading | |
| Stability | Better than ± 0.2 pF/cm at constant temperature with standard conductivity solution of ~12 mS/cm | |
| Linearity | Better than ± 1% over 100 pF/cm | |
| Precision | <± 0.5 pF/cm, no filter active | |
| Power supply | 24V DC power is typically supplied by an Aber CONNECT Hub running on 110V AC to 240V AC mains. | |
| Environmental | IP65 rated ; Recommended ambient operating temperature range: 5°C to 40°C | |
| Weight | Main enclosure: 211g ; Remote enclosure: 203g | |
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