Seg-Flow® Automated Sampling System

Introducing the new generation of the Flownamics® automated sampling system, the SegFlow S3® and the SegFlow S3G®. This product line is characterized by robust hardware, the intuitive handling of hoses with intelligent pinch valves and non-contact ultrasonic sensors. A series of LED status lights indicate the phases of sampling and the sequence of cleaning.

The new user interface offers intuitive menus with more planning options and reagent status information. The optional Sample-Mod S3® module is used for sample pre-dilution in selectable steps up to 1:25, can automatically add reagents to the native sample and distributes the sample to up to four analysis or filling systems. The cleaning and disinfection of the flow channel takes place from the central Reagent-Mod S3® module. The cooled filling station models FlowFrac™ 1000 fill the sample into sample vessels, e.g. 15 ml centrifuge tubes.

Related product: FlowFrac™ 1000 Fraction Collector

Description

The Seg-Flow® Automated On-line Sampling System provides multiple bioprocess monitoring and control solutions for improving process performance. The Seg-Flow® system’s patented Segmented On-line Sampling technology allows rapid and accurate sampling for 8 vessels or process streams and sample delivery to 4 analyzers and/or fraction collectors. Several feed control options are available with the Seg-Flow® system, which can control 2 pumps per vessel. Existing off-line and at-line analytics are seamlessly integrated into a multi-functional on-line PAT tool through the Seg-Flow® system’s communication interface and FlowWeb™ control software. The FlowWeb™ software simultaneously acquires all integrated instrument data and can export the data to any OPC-enabled SCADA for enhanced process monitoring and control.

The new generation of the Flownamics® automated sampling system, the Seg-Flow S3® product line, is characterized by robust hardware, the intuitive handling of hoses with intelligent pinch valves and non-contact ultrasonic sensors. A series of LED status lights indicate the phases of sampling and the sequence of cleaning, rinsing, sampling, air, idling and the end of the process.

The new user interface offers intuitive menus with more planning options and reagent status information. The optional Sample-Mod S3® module is used for sample pre-dilution in selectable steps up to 1:25, can automatically add reagents to the native sample and distributes the sample to up to four analysis or filling systems. The cleaning and disinfection of the flow channel takes place from the central Reagent-Mod S3®module. The cooled filling station models FlowFrac™ 1000 fill the sample into sample vessels, e.g. 15 ml centrifuge tubes.

Product Specifications

Dimensions

Width: 31.75 cm (12.5 in) Height: 50.8 cm (20 in) Depth: 35.6 cm (14.0 in)

Weight

10.52 kg (23.2 lbs)

Electrical

External Power Supply: Auto-sensing: 100-120 VAC / 220 – 240 VAC, 1.5 A (50/60 Hz)
Power Consumption: 150 VA
System Requirements: 15 VDC, 10 A
Regulatory Compliance: CE, RoHS

System Control

Software: FlowWeb™ web-based software controlled by internal processor
OPC Data Exchange: Optional OPC server package available

Features & Benefits

The Seg-Flow S3® Automated Sampling System Has Many Benefits

  • Reduces the workload of lab personnel by automatically taking samples – even at night and weekends
  • Controls data flow
  • Reduces variability of sampling
  • Cuts down on potential contamination of samples
  • Provides easier data management

All of the Great Qualities of Our Previous Systems, but with New Features

  • Redesigned chassis to improve ease of use and aesthetics
  • Built-in Reagent Module allows the sampling of 8 vessels right out of the box and saves room on the bench top
  • New LED lights will change color to match status as the Seg-Flow S3® moves through the sampling cycle
  • New built-in tubing management channels make tube installation easy and quick and ensures tubing stays in place
  • New Graphical User Interface makes the S3 monitoring more intuitive and easy to track progress of the sampling cycle
  • Improved peristaltic pump
  • Ultrasonic sensors and self-testing pinch valves alerts Users if there is a blocked or misconnected tube
  • New Seg-Mod S3 is designed specifically for the Seg-Flow S3® and also include improved tubing management

Seg-Flow S3G On-Line pH, PCO2, PO2 Analysis With Minimum Sample Volume

  • Reduce the workload of lab personnel by automatically taking samples 24/7
  • Reduces variability of sampling
  • Cuts down on potential contamination of samples
  • Sustainable tubing assemblies
  • Provides easier data management
  • Sample line is cleaned and/or sterilized after every sample
  • Can be connected to an array of analytical instruments included blood gas analyzers

Sampling Solutions

  • Rapid and accurate sampling
  • Sample from 1-8 vessels/process streams
  • Deliver samples to 4 analyzers/fraction collectors
  • Withdraw cell-free or cell-containing samples
  • On-line monitoring of nutrients, metabolites and cell growth
  • Sample line is cleaned and/or sterilized after every sample

Analytical Integrations

Flownamics® partners with many of the top manufactures of analytical instrumentation in the biotechnology and bioprocess industries. These partnerships provide us with robust and seamless integrations to many platforms. We can also create custom system integrations for systems not listed on our website. Contact us to discuss your system integration.

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Feed Control Options

  • Control 2 feed pumps per vessel
  • Setpoint control, gravimetric feed control
  • Other feed algorithms can be programmed
  • Pump interfaces include: Watson-Marlow, Cole-Parmer®, MasterFlex®, SciLog® ACCU Digital, and Ivek.
  • Other pump interfaces available upon request

SCADA Integrations

  • Sartorius BioPAT® MFCS
  • DASGIP DASware
  • Eppendorf BioCommand®
  • Broadley-James BioNet®
  • Emerson Delta V

Previous Generations

Contact us for more information about our previous Seg-Flow models.
Product image of the Seg-Flow 4800, a previous generation of Seg-Flow Automated Sampling System.
Seg-Flow 4800

Literature

Seg-Flow® Brochure

Quality Makes the Difference

Flownamics® has been creating innovative, high quality solutions for the biotechnology and bioprocess industry for over 27 years.

Our products provide our customers with the tools that they need to improve their processes through automation. This results in higher quality data, more time, and a better work/life balance by requiring less off shift and weekend workloads. Contact Flownamics® to see how our products can make a difference for your process.

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