1) Who manufactures the BioNet Towers?
The BioNet Towers are manufactured by Broadley-James at our facilities in Southern California.
2) How many Bioreactors/Fermentors can the BioNet Tower operate?
The typical BioNet Tower is able to operate One or Two Bioreactors/Fermentors. In addition, these Towers can operate different combination of Bioreactor/Fermentor sizes (i.e. 3L/15L)
As a matter of design the BioNet Towers are able to operate both Autoclavable as well as SIP/CIP applications simultaneously.
3) How does the BioNet Tower interface to the Bioreactor/Fermentor?
The BioNet Tower is a 316 S.S. enclosure with a minimum footprint. These Towers can be Benchtop or Frame Mounted near the Bioreactor/Fermentor depending on the customer preference.
4) Is the BioNet Tower competitive with the competition on Price & Functionality?
Yes. The BioNet Tower has a price position that is within +/- 5% of the competition. While similar in cost the BioNet Tower is far more technologically enabled. Some examples of these advantages:
- Digitally enabled Mass Flow Controllers give the BioNet Tower unequalled gas control accuracy (+/- 0.7% of rate), +/- 0.2% Full Scale, 100:1 turndown ratio (total operating range), 50:1 turndown ratio (within specified accuracy), Selectable Flow Characteristics and Diagnostics.
- Digitally enabled Variable Speed Peristaltic Pumps give the BioNet Tower accuracy of +/- .25%. These Pumps are also Adjustable for various tubing sizes and have brushless motors. The Calibration of the pumps is integral to the BioNet Tower.
- Foundation fieldbus pH Transmitters provide PlantWeb alerts which advise the End-User of declining pH electrode performance and advises the End-user of pH electrode failure. In addition, the accuracy is +/- 0.01 pH units and a stability of 0.25% per year.
- Foundation fieldbus Dissolved Oxygen Transmitters provide PlantWeb alerts which advise the End-User of declining DO Sensor performance and advises the End-User of DO Sensor failure. In addition, the accuracy is +/- 0.01% of Range and a stability of 95% within 10 seconds. These transmitters are also able to be ranged 0-999% Saturation.
- Foundation fieldbus Temperature Transmitters provide PlantWeb alerts which advise the End-User of declining RTD performance and advises the End-User of RTD failure. In addition, the accuracy is +/- 0.10 degrees C and a stability of +/- 0.1% of reading.
5) Why does the BioNet Tower utilize digital bus technology?
The use of digital bus technology allows the BioNet Tower to acquire a greatly increased number of measurements in a much shorter amount of time while reducing the number of required cables. In addition, the use of digital bus technology allows the BioNet Tower to provide the End-User with predictive maintenance of critical measurements thus increasing reliability and productivity.
7) Is the BioNet Tower able to interface to Third Party devices?
Yes, the BioNet Tower is able to interface to a large number of Third Party devices due to its ability to interface via OPC, RS232,Modbus, Modbus TCP/IP and more. Some examples are as follows:
- Weigh Scales from Mettler-Toledo, Sartorious, Hardy, etc...
- Pumps from Watson Marlow, Masterflex, Sci-Log, etc...
- Off-Line instruments such as Nova Biomedical.
- In-Line measurements such as pH, Dissolved Oxygen, Temperature, Cell Density, Cell Viability, CO2, Conductivity and more...
8) Is the BioNet Tower modular in design?
Yes, the BioNet Tower is designed so as to allow the End-User to add features and functionality in the field.
9) Does the BioNet Tower have Wireless functionality?
Yes, the option for a Wireless BioNet Tower is available. To accomplish this we provide a Tablet PC that allows the End-User to move around their facility and interface remotely with any number of BioNet Towers on the wireless network.
10) Can the BioNet Tower be interfaced to remotely?
Yes, the BioNet Tower can be accessed remotely from across the street or across the globe. This access can encompass Read Only privileges all the way up to complete process control privileges at the discretion of the End-User.
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