Short Description: SciVario Twin is a parallel bioreactor control system designed for microbial cultivation and bioprocess development. The platform enables simultaneous control of two independent bioreactors and real-time monitoring of temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), and optical density (OD), supporting aerobic and anaerobic fermentation processes.
Produser: Eppendorf
Equipment Information:
SciVario Twin is a modular bioprocess development platform enabling simultaneous control of two independent bioreactors. The system supports batch, fed-batch and continuous cultivation processes and is suitable for microbiological and biotechnological applications.
Key capabilities:
- Parallel operation of two independent bioreactors.
- Aerobic and anaerobic fermentation.
- Automated control of temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), and optical density (OD).
- Real-time optical density monitoring.
- Individual control of air, O₂, N₂ and CO₂ gas flows.
- Automated feeding strategies using integrated pumps.
- Data logging, export and remote monitoring capabilities.
Applications:
- Recombinant protein production.
- Microbial physiology and metabolism studies.
- Fermentation process optimization.
- Bioprocess development and scale-up studies.
- Microbiota cultivation and anaerobic fermentation research.
Technical Specification:
Number of Bioreactors: 2 independently controlled bioreactors
Possible Working Volume Range: 60 mL - 40 L
Included Glass Bioreactor Vessels: 2 × 350 mL (60 - 250 mL working volume)
Sensors: Analogue pH electrodes, digital dissolved oxygen (DO) sensors, and optical density (OD) sensors
Optical Density Measurement: Integrated OD measurement module
Agitation Speed: 20 - 2500 rpm
Temperature Control: From 5 °C above coolant temperature up to 80 °C
Gas Control: 14 Thermal Mass Flow Controller (TMFC) channels (7 per vessel)
Gas Mixing: Independent mixing of air, O₂, N₂, and CO₂
Pumps: 8 peristaltic dosing pumps
User Interface: 12.1-inch touchscreen display
Software:
- DASware Control 6 – bioprocesų valdymo ir duomenų registravimo programinė įranga, skirta realaus laiko proceso stebėjimui, parametrų valdymui, automatizavimui, duomenų registravimui ir eksportui.
BioNsight Cloud – debesijos sprendimas nuotolinei procesų stebėsenai, duomenų kaupimui, analizei ir dalijimuisi tarp tyrėjų bei laboratorijų. - DASware Control 6 – bioprocess control and data acquisition software designed for real-time process monitoring, parameter control, automation, data logging, and data export.
BioNsight Cloud – a cloud-based solution for remote process monitoring, data storage, analysis, and data sharing between researchers and laboratories.
VU ID: 8155866
Location: C334
Core Facility: Microbiology
Equipment is operated by Personnel only: Yes
It is allowed to work with the equipment independently after familiarization with the work process on site: No
Only those with the appropriate certificate/certificate are allowed to work with the equipment: Yes
There is an opportunity to participate in equipment usage training: No
Contact Scientist (Leading Scientist): Dr. Arūnas Šilanskas
Contact email address:
Information for the User: Brochure