The FUTURA Connect is a multifunctional hub (transmitter) that interfaces the Futura to external devices such as a PC or a bioreactor control system.
It provides USB, Modbus and Current Loop (Analog) connections which allows the user to connect the Futura’s signals to any bioreactor control system so that the Futura is fully integrated with your process system.
The FUTURA Connect hubs are available in one, four and eight channel models and now with the introduction of the new Connect xtra single channel – a wide selection of alternative communication outputs are now available to choose from, giving greater flexibility in how you configure your system.
FUTURA Connect 1
For use with one FUTURA and one bioreactor. The FUTURA CONNECT provides power and communications to the FUTURA
Communication:
- Connects Aber’s FUTURA equipment to a PC via a USB port.
- Provides FUTURA equipment with 2 x 4-20mA Analog (Current loop) outputs.
- Provides FUTURA equipment with a Modbus Interface to SCADA or a controller.
FUTURA Connect 4
For use with up to four FUTURA and multiple bioreactors. The FUTURA CONNECT provides power and communications to the FUTURA.
Communication:
- Connects ABER’s FUTURA equipment to a PC via a USB port.
- Provides FUTURA equipment with 8 x 4-20mA Analog (Current loop) outputs.
- Provides FUTURA equipment with a Modbus Interface to SCADA or a controller.
FUTURA Connect Xtra
For use with one FUTURA and one bioreactor. The FUTURA CONNECT provides power and communications to the FUTURA
Communication:
- Connects ABER’s FUTURA equipment to a PC via a USB 2.0 port.
- Choose the most appropriate communication type.
Emma’s take on this product
Accuracy: ABER’s FUTURA is designed to give an accurate reading of viable biomass using capacitance. Their technology provides the ability for real-time accurate measurement and control of biomass concentration from lab scale all the way up to GMP manufacturing.
Versatility: ABER probes can be used for many applications in the biopharma and biotech spheres, including cell culture, microcarriers, and packed beds as well as microbial, yeast, and mycelial applications. Their plug and play design ensures seamless integration with your pre-existing process equipment.
Did you know?
A number of cGMP bioprocessing facilities have advanced to using capacitance as a direct measurement of cell health, and is their new ‘gold standard’ for process control.
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ABER Instruments Ltd was founded in 1988 and since then, has been responsible for setting the benchmark in innovation with the development and commercial application of the radio frequency impedance method for measuring live biomass. As a successful global company, ABER provides thousands of advanced systems for some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. The Biotech FUTURA range contains compact, lightweight biomass monitoring instrumentation for use on conventional and disposable bioreactors.