The Futura Range

The Aber Futura is the complete instrument; it has all the biomass monitoring processing power contained within a compact housing. Each connected probe has unique calibration data stored in a processor within the probe body allowing the Futura to automatically detect and identify the connected probe. Information on the probe life cycle can be provided by an intelligent sensor management software system.
Like all Aber products, the Futura can be provided with full IOQ documentation making it the ideal choice for cGMP cell culture. Changes to the Futura configuration are tracked in it's integral 2 gigabyte memory so a full audit trail is always available.

The Futura will be offered in three configurations to meet your needs. In each case, no additional transmitter or complex multiplexer is required and the customer can use their own PC or fermenter control system(including via OPC) to configure the simple options for measuring different cell types. There is no restriction on the number of instruments that can be controlled from a PC or control system. The Standard Futura can be provided with a low cost PLC based colour touch screen if a local display is required.

Aber Instruments is launching in 2009 the Futura, a new generation of compact, lightweight biomass monitoring instrumentation in that can be used on conventional and disposable bioreactors.

Standard Futura (SF) for direct connection to a pc or intergration into a fermenter control system
This is an entry level system at the lowest possible cost. The lightweight housing will be suitable for most bioreactors and is ideal for 25mm diameter side mounted probes.

Mini-Remote FUTURA (MRF) For Direct connection to a PC or intergration into a fermenter control system
This system incorporates an ultra lightweight pre-amplifier for connecting to the Aber disposable probe. The main Futura housing can be mounted away from the single use bioreactor vessel.

Standard Remote  Futura (SRF) for direct connection to a PC or intergration into a fermenter control system
This system incorporates a slim,light-weight pre-amplifier making it ideal for small bioreactors as low as 100ml working volume. The main Futura housing can be mounted away from the bioreactor vessel