Advanced Control Bioreactor System BR1000

Advanced Control Bioreactor System BR1000

Intuitive software technologies meet innovative hardware solutions to improve reproducibility and stability of cell culture conditions. The Advanced Control Bioreactor System BR1000 detects viable cell densities and glucose and lactate concentrations accurately and reliably, allowing users quickly and easily automate and refine processes within a single, complete system.

  • User-friendly interface for process automation
  • Advanced cell measurement software for process refinement
  • Able to estimate glucose consumption in real time
  • Optional remote and customization options for networked environments
     

In-line sensor for measuring glucose and lactate concentrations

Based on YOKOGAWA's original calibration model and instrumentation, the concentration of glucose and lactic acid in the culture medium can be measured in real-time and with high accuracy based on the absorption characteristics of near-infrared light.

Glucose concentration

Glucose concentration in culture

Lactate concentration in culture

In-line sensor to measure live cell density

Based on YOKOGAWA's original calibration model, the live cell density can be measured in real time from changes in the capacitance characteristics of the cell suspension. The unique calibration model also maintains high accuracy throughout the entire cell culture timeline, from seeding to high cell densities.

 live cell density

 live cell density

Soft sensor for estimating glucose consumption rates in real time

A model prediction and control algorithm processes the data obtained by the in-line sensors and outputs a highly accurate glucose consumption rate trend in real time.

Rate of specific glucose consumption and specific lactate generation

Advanced control to automatically control glucose concentration

An advanced control algorithm designed specifically for cell culture provides accurate and automatic control of glucose based on in-line sensor values. Peristaltic pump systems dynamically deliver sterile glucose solution as needed to maintain the glucose set-point concentration value.

Glucose concentration

 

Glucose concentration

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Features of the system

The instrument provides basic control of pH, temperature, and dissolved oxygen, a near-infrared sensor for monitoring cell activity, a viable cell density sensor, feed control, and data logger, all integrated into one complete system.

Extensive control functions and ease of use

 

Automated Cell Culture

The bioreactor system provides advanced process control driven by innovative hardware and software technologies to improve reproducibility and stability of cell culture conditions for better biopharmaceuticals.

Customization and remote support (optional)

Comes complete with a calibration model derivation tool that customizes and improves the accuracy of in-line sensors.
Provides the capability for real-time remote monitoring in a networked environment.

Control software

Trend Data

Remote monitoring (Optional)

 

Model number BR1000
Working volume 1-5L
Liquid delivery pump Number of channels: 4/6
Stirrer control Control range: 4-200rpm
Temperature control Control range: 34-40℃
pH control Control range: 6.5-7.5
Dissolved oxygen control Control range: 1-5mg/L
In-line measurement of glucose concentration Measurement range: 0-10.0g/L
In-line measurement of lactate concentration Measurement range: 0-10.0g/L
In-line measurement of viable cell density Measurement range: 1×105-1×108cells/mL
Other standard functions Culture vessel (cell culture medium) weight monitor, Feed bottle weight monitor, Automation control disengagement button
User interface Touch panel monitor
Log data file format Custom file record format (GM10) (*.GSD *GEV)
Classification of laser product Class 1 Laser Product (IEC 60825-1:2007/2014)
Operating environment 20 to 26℃, 20 to 80%RH without condensation, Altitude ≦ 1000m
Power supply Single phase 100/115/200/230VAC, 50/60Hz, Rated power: 500W
External dimentions 400(W)×750(D)×1650(H)mm
Weight 175kg

Resources

Overview:

A critical requirement in biopharmaceutical development is the integration and automation of process equipment and analytical instruments used in the laboratory. Bioprocess labs with multiple lab-scale bioreactors often execute cultivation experiments in parallel for research or process development purposes.

As part of a collaboration between Securecell (Zurich, SW) and Yokogawa Life Science (Tokyo, Japan), this application note demonstrates the effective use of the Lucullus® Process Information Management System (Lucullus®) to assist in the control of three Advanced Control Bioreactor Systems (BR1000) to study glucose utilization of CHO cells for optimal monoclonal antibody productivity.

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Overview:

This paper describes how the Yokogawa BR1000 bioreactor can be used to automate through real-time sensing and improve productivity through accurate and efficient glucose control.

Overview:

Exploring the technologies needed to achieve automatic control of cell culture processes.

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Overview:

The integration of all essential probes, instruments, software, and delivery systems for automated delivery of media concentrations of key components can be a daunting task. We have created a default control algorithm and next generation integrated system for CHO cell expression of biologics that can be customized in as little as three optimization runs.

By employing a proprietary self-learning predictive-control algorithm, continuous glucose adjustments are made, resulting in high cell counts, better viability, and improved biologic yield. The technology can speed process development and open new possibilities for control of biopharmaceutical production.

Key Topics:

  • Soft-sensor use for real-time process control
  • Software use for accurate cell models
  • Dynamic predictive control for glucose feeding
Overview:

Integration of process analytical technologies (PAT) with bioreactor control systems is critical for automation of glucose feed management in mammalian cell culture. The Yokogawa BR1000 Advanced Control Bioreactor System comprehensively integrates in-line sensing, intelligent model predictive control software, CHO cell model development capabilities, and automated reagent delivery.

During this webinar and user experience event, attendees will:

  • See how customized cell models can be created specifically for any cell expression system
  • Get a close-up look at the BR1000's user-friendly design
  • Learn what sets the BR1000 apart from typical bioreactors
  • View a video demonstration of the instrument's set-up, calibration, prep, loading, and start-up
Overview:

Integration of process analytical technologies (PAT) with bioreactor control systems is critical for automation of glucose feed management in mammalian cell culture. The Yokogawa BR1000 Advanced Control Bioreactor System comprehensively integrates in-line sensing, intelligent model predictive control software, CHO cell model development capabilities, and automated reagent delivery.

During this webinar and user experience event, attendees will:

  • See how customized cell models can be created specifically for any cell expression system
  • Get a close-up look at the BR1000's user-friendly design
  • Learn what sets the BR1000 apart from typical bioreactors
  • View a video demonstration of the instrument's set-up, calibration, prep, loading, and start-up
Overview:

To demonstrate the power of data collection and integration for bioprocess control, we have applied the Lucullus® Process Information Management System (Securecell) together with the BR1000 Advanced Control Bioreactor System (Yokogawa).  In this joint webinar, it will be shown how Lucullus plays a key role in the automated control of three BR1000 bioreactors during a glucose-shift study to optimize monoclonal antibody productivity in CHO cells. 

See how streamlined workflows and data management across laboratory devices, users and software systems can lead to new options and advance biologic development activities in this example.

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