Parallel control
Full control of up to 12 Biobook systems in parallel
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Biobook Compact
Beyond every other expectation
One vessel, complete control. The Biobook Compact bridges lab and process development in a benchtop system built for cell culture, microbial fermentation and small-scale GMP production — 350 mL to 40 L total volume, Bioflex™ SCADA software included.
Single vessel 350 mL – 40 LBioflex™ SCADAGMP ready
/// Specifications
The control unit, from every side
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Gas line pressure gauges
The gauges monitor the pressure of the four gases (air, O₂, CO₂ and N₂) regulated by the thermal MFCs, with flow rates from 0.02 to 10 L/min.
Peristaltic pumps with quick-release tubing
Four variable-speed pumps, expandable to eight: 0.05 to 50–100 mL/min, reversible flow and manual, timed or gravimetric mode.
Sparger and overlay
Sparger and overlay lines for mixed gases, controlled by Bioflex™. Aeration strategies: 4-gas mixing, DO cascade, O₂/N₂ enrichment and CO₂/pH control.
START button
START button to start the system.
Emergency stop
STOP emergency button on the sealed front panel (IP21 protection rating).
Ethernet network
RJ45 ports for the Bioflex™ SCADA software: up to 12 networked bioreactors in parallel, OPC UA, Modbus TCP and Ethernet/IP protocols, secure remote access via browser or VPN.
USB 2.0
USB 2.0 port to update the firmware.
RS-485 digital probes
Four connectors for Modbus – ARC digital probes: pH (0–14), optical DO (0–200%), redox, biomass and pCO₂.
4–20 mA analog inputs
Four 4–20 mA connectors for analog sensors and instruments, such as Pt100 temperature, gas analyzer and more.
Power supply
100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, single phase, 10 A.
Heating blanket and sensors
Connectors for the heating blanket and the level and antifoam sensor.
Mixer
Connectors for mixer power and control parameters.
Thermochiller and scales
Connector for the thermochiller and connector for up to 3 scales.
Additional peristaltic pump module
Connection for an additional peristaltic pump module.
Wet unit
Connection for an additional vessel thermostating unit (Wet).
Gas inlets
Inlets for air, O₂, CO₂ and N₂: the four standard gas lines, alongside the overlay and two optional lines.
Gas analysis
Inlet and outlet for gas analysis.
Cooling
Inlet from the chiller or thermochiller and outlets to the condenser and cold finger.
- Biosafety cabinet–friendly
Compatible with biosafety cabinets
- AI-driven
Predictive alerts & automation
- GMP upgrade kits
Always available
- Web-based software
Full SCADA integration
- International service
Proactive maintenance
Download the Biobook Compact datasheet ↓
PDF · free registration required.
/// Types
Available types
Four types, all on the same Biobook Compact control unit.
Glass, autoclavable
Borosilicate with a 316L stainless steel headplate, jacketed or single-wall, with Rushton or pitched impellers.
- Total volume
- 0.5 – 12 L
Stainless steel, autoclavable
Electropolished 316L stainless steel, pressure up to 2 barg, with a CIP/SIP option.
- Total volume
- 1 – 15 L
Single-use
Medical-grade PMMA vessel, pre-assembled and pre-sterilized, with pre-calibrated single-use sensors and pre-mounted tubing.
- Total volume
- 0.35 – 40 L
Airlift
Circulation driven by the injected gas, with no impeller: gentle, ultra-low-shear mixing with even oxygen distribution.
- Total volume
- 0.5 – 12 L
/// Components & accessories
Compatible accessories
Other on request
Contact us → The accessories are also compatible with pilot and industrial systems.
/// Datasheets
Documentation (PDF)
Technical documents in PDF · the datasheets ask for a free registration, the catalogues download without one.
/// FAQ
Frequently asked questions
The Biobook Compact works with vessels from 350 mL to 40 L total volume, always on the same control unit, with four vessel types: autoclavable glass (0.5 to 12 L), autoclavable stainless steel (1 to 15 L), single-use (0.35 to 40 L) and airlift (0.5 to 12 L).
Rushton 6-blade, pitched 45°, marine 3-blade, axial and low-shear impellers are available, selectable per application. Aeration uses 4 standard gas lines (air, O₂, N₂, CO₂) plus overlay, with DO-cascade control and O₂/N₂ enrichment via 4 thermal MFCs.
Yes. The Bioflex™ SCADA software is compliant with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 — electronic audit trail and e-signatures. Full IQ/OQ/PQ documentation and cGMP validation packages are available on request.
Weighing scale, gas analyzer, thermochiller, pump module, Wet module (thermostating unit) and photobioreactor kit, with other accessories available on request — see the accessories page.
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/// Certifications & standards
CE markedPED 2014/68/EUASME BPEUL 508AGMP / GLPFDA 21 CFR Part 11