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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
LocationC334
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