ILS Automation
Model AFC 2000/3000 Series -Replacement Bioreactor Control System
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The AFC 2000 provides replacement controls for existing Sartorius steel reactors up to 40L. Capitalize on existing steel by modernizing outdated control hardware in a cost-effective way when compared to the expense of purchasing and installing new reactor systems. The AFC 2000 is based upon modern control hardware and integrates with existing instrumentation and control elements. ILS can customize the AFC 2000 to fit specific needs including updating reactors with modern instrumentation and control elements. All ILS controllers are fully integrated into our Batch Expert+ software, allowing local and remote operation of our systems.
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Fully Customized Solutions for Larger Reactors
The AFC 3000 series is designed to replace retired, failing, and outdated controllers of larger SIP/CIP systems. Let ILS customize your controls with open, non-proprietary, commercially available quality components.
ILS will work with you to evaluate your existing reactor and design a replacement system that fits the needs of your lab.
Designs typically include: Custom stainless steel enclosure, new variable frequency drive controls & motors, integration of automated valves, customized CIP cycles, integration of existing sensors along with newer, current technology, and full integration with Batch Expert+ software
Value
A replacement controller is less than half the cost of a new system and allows you to reuse your existing stainless steel tank.
Functionality
ILS has invested 1000s of programming hours to create the most versatile and flexible system for cell culture and fermentation processes.
Flexibility
AFC systems work with most existing sensors as well as devices like pumps, load cells, and scales. The controllers and software are designed to be able to integrate future technology.
Implementation
Each system is built to user specifications and is fully tested before leaving our facility. With proper planning, changeover can be as little as one week.
Integration
To provide a complete solution, ILS controllers are coupled with our Batch Expert+ software. BE+ provides user control from anywhere and includes a true SQL data historian, intelligent alarming, batch recipe management, and support for all major controller vendors.
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Adaptable: Customers can customize a system to meet their needs both now and in the future. Software features are often added to meet the ever-changing needs of process development or the introduction and integration of new measurement technology.
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IoT Approach: We apply the notion of the Internet of Things (IoT) to laboratory automation. Our controllers integrate smart control elements and instruments in smart ways. Often this implies a digital interface to read and write actual numbers instead of an analog 4-20 mA approximation. Richer and more accurate/precise data is presented for data analysis and automation. Be it gas flow controllers (Brooks and Alicat), digital probes (Mettler ISM, Hamilton Visiferm), scales (Mettler, Sartorius, OHAUS, etc.), cell density (ABER, Fogale), the IoT approach provides smarter solutions.
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Open: ILS first-and-foremost provides solutions — not just a piece of equipment that is unpacked from a box. To achieve this goal, we don’t hide behind proprietary equipment or software that is rigid and would conform to our thoughts of what our customers need. Our platforms grow and scale to adapt to customer needs through an open software and hardware system based on industrial grade, off-the-shelf components.
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Remote Support: ILS often supports our customers through a remote VPN connection (LogMeIn, Citrix Receiver, etc.). Our customers claim that we have an obsession with bioreactor control and performance tuning. Combining our AFC controller with our BE+ platform, the slightest DO oscillation or anomaly spurs our interest. Through this interaction and customer feedback, we continually learn and improve our products and solutions. Also, we are often not on-site when questions and issues arrive just before a 5:00 pm Friday inoculation, so the ability for end users to call ILS for help is greatly appreciated.