Overview

Overview

The Xplorer is a fully-integrated small scale (~30ml) multi-fermentor / bioreactor system, designed to accelerate and improve the early screening-phase in advanced bioprocesses.

The system is available in four or eight-reactor variants (volume from 30mL up to 500mL and 120mL respectively) with independent control of all process parameters on each reactor (Temp, stirring, pH etc). When configured for cell applications Xplorer can also be integrated with a four-gas mixing system (Air, O2, CO2 and N2).

The Xplorer has two principle applications as a...

• Multi-pot Fermentor (eg for bacteria and yeast culture)
• Multi-pot Bioreactor (for cells culture)

Both applications are supported on the standard hardware and with the inherent flexibility and independence of each position, can even be run simultaneously. Xplorer can handle batch, fed batch and continuous processes and work as stand-alone system or be controlled by a remote PC, thanks to a powerful dedicated software with an easy- to-use graphical interface. 

BioXplorer as a fermentor...

The system has the scale (up to 500mL) and control to be an effective laboratory workhorse - delivering bulk batches - but retains the precision and control for process optimisation work. 

BioXplorer as a BioReactor...

As a Bioreactor the Xplorer is a precision tool - with tight control and accurate logging of process parameters, small working volumes and optional microsampling system, all integrated and controlled through HEL's industry-leading WinBIO control software.

Each vessel has a minimum working volume of about 30 ml to minimize media consumption and fully-independent control for temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen and stirring. To handle very small working volumes, Xplorer can be fitted with microsampling systems and be easily integrated with analytical instrumentation, such as HPLC, FTIR or mass spectroscopy to collect critical process data.
 

Further options...

At HEL customisation is our business - the functionality of the system can be extended with a range of options, such as calorimetry, optical density, particle sizing systems etc. Please contact your HEL representative to discuss the possibilities.