RTS-8 is a personal bioreactor that utilizes patented Reverse-Spin? technology that applies non-invasive, mechanically driven, low energy consumption, innovative type of agitation where cell suspension is mixed by the single-use falcon bioreactor tube rotation around its axis with a change of direction of rotation motion resulting in highly efficient mixing and oxygenation for aerobic cultivation. Combined with a nearinfrared optical system it is possible to register cellgrowth kinetics non-invasively in real time.
RTS-8, Multi-channel Bioreactor with non-invasive real time biomass, pH and pO2measurement
FEATURES
Parallel cultivation enables to save time and resources for bioprocess optimization
Individually controlled bioreactor accelerates optimization process
Possibility to cultivate microaerophilic and obligate anaerobic microorganisms (not strict anaerobic conditions)
Reverse–Spin? mixing principle enables non-invasive biomass measurement in real time
Near-infrared optical system makes it possible to register cell growth kinetics
Free of charge software for storage, demonstration and analysis of data in real time
Compact design with low profile and small footprint for personal application
Temperature control for bioprocess applications
Active cooling for rapid temperature control, e.g. for temperature fluctuation experiments
Task profiling for process automatization
Cloud data storage to remotely monitor the process of cultivation while at home or using a mobile phone
SOFTWARE FEATURES
Real–Time cell growth logging
3D graphical representation of OD or growth rate over time over unit
Pause option
Save/Load option
Report option: PDF and Excel
Connect up to 12 units (recommended) simultaneously to 1 computer
Remote monitoring option (requires internet connection)
Cycling/Profiling options
User manual calibration possibility for most cells
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Fermentation real time growth kinetics
Clone candidate screening
Protein expression
Temperature stress and fluctuation experiments
Media screening and optimization
Growth characterization
Inhibition and toxicity tests
Strain quality control
Specification
| Measurement range | 0-100 OD600 |
| Measurement wavelength (λ) | 850 ± 15 nm |
| Light source | Laser |
| Measurement periodicity per hour | 1-60 |
| Temperature setting range | +15°C ... +60°C |
| Top control range point | 60°C |
| Sample volume | 3–50 ml |
| Speed control range | 50–2,700 rpm |
| Max. number of units connected to the software | 12 |
| Display | LCD |
| Minimum PC requirements | Intel/AMD Processor, 1 GB RAM, Windows XP*/Vista/7/8/8.1, 2.0 USB port |
| Optimal PC requirements | Intel/AMD Processor, 3 GB RAM Windows XP*/Vista/7/8/8.1/10, USB 2.0 port * not guaranteed because OS not supported by producer |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 330 × 580 × 320 mm |
| Weight | 15 kg |
| Internal power supply | Input AC 100–240 V 50/60 Hz; Output DC 12 V |
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| 02 sensor | + |
| Range | 0-100% |
| Accuracy | ± 0.01% O2 at 0.21%, ± 0.1% O2 at 20.9% |
| Drift | < 0.015% O2 per Day |
| Temperature range | up to 40°C |
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| pH sensor | + |
| Range | pH 4.0 - pH 8.5 |
| Accuracy | ± 0.05 pH at pH 7 with one-point calibration, ± 0.10 pH at pH 7 with precalibration |
| Drift | < 0.005 pH per day |
| Temperature range pH | up to 40°C |
