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Prepare, sterilize and dispense culture media.

Prepare, sterilize and dispense culture media.
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Prepare, sterilize and dispense culture media.

Product catalog summary
Overview
Systec specializes in laboratory autoclaves and devices for sterilization and handling of culture media, focusing on enhancing safety, accuracy, and efficiency. With over 20 years of experience, Systec provides solutions for complex sterilization tasks through a global network of partners.
Systec Mediaprep
The Systec Mediaprep devices are designed for preparing and sterilizing culture media, available in models from 10 to 120 liters. They feature rapid heating and cooling, integrated compressors to prevent foaming, and touch displays for easy operation. Safety features include temperature and pressure-dependent door controls.
Technology and Control
Mediaprep units are controlled by a fully programmable microprocessor, ensuring consistent media quality through thorough mixing, heating, sterilization, and cooling. Cycle times range from 60 to 120 minutes depending on vessel size and medium volume.
Documentation
Systec offers extensive documentation options, including an optional integrated printer and software packages for data storage and compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11. The system supports up to 10,000 sterilization cycles with data protection and traceability features.
Dispensing
Mediaprep units allow sterile dispensing of media through pre-sterilized tubes and lances. Options include the Systec Mediavalve for automatic dispensing and the Systec Mediapump for high precision dispensing. The Systec Mediafill system automates dispensing and stacking of culture media into Petri dishes, handling up to 900 units per hour.
Systec Mediafill
The Mediafill system can dispense into various Petri dish sizes and is configurable for different applications, including tube filling. It features a peristaltic pump for precise dispensing and can handle multiple rack sizes for test tubes.
Performance and Specifications
Detailed specifications for each model include dimensions, heating power, and voltage requirements. The Mediafill system's performance metrics include filling volumes, accuracy, and maximum fill rates.
Technical Features and Standard Specifications
The Systec Mediafill features a 5.7" touch display for intuitive operation, an integrated database for Petri dish dimensions, and a fully automatic process for filling and stacking. It operates quietly with smooth aluminum surfaces for easy cleaning. Three stacking carousel heights are available, accommodating up to 660 Petri dishes. The integrated peristaltic pump ensures precise media dispensing, and the DropStop™ function prevents uncontrolled bleeding. Additional features include a shaker function for optimal media distribution, a UV lamp for contamination reduction, and manual filling options.
Optional Features
Optional features include an inkjet printer for Petri dish labeling, a second pump for additives, a tube filler for test tubes, and a pager function for user notifications. The Peltier cooling unit is available for rapid agar solidification.
Qualification and Validation
Systec offers qualification and validation services with GMP-compliant documentation, including Design Qualification (DQ), Installation Qualification (IQ), Operation Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ). Quality assurance is in accordance with ISO 9001, and the environmental management system is certified to ISO 14001 standards.
Compliance and Standards
Systec Media preparators comply with the 2014/68/EU Pressure Equipment Directive, ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, and other relevant guidelines. All media preparators are CE-certified.
Product-Related Services
Systec provides development, design, production, application advice, installation, start-up, and process development services. They also offer individual service on-call and contract services.
Sales and Service
Systec has service stations in Germany and offers worldwide sales and service through trained partners. Their headquarters are in Germany, with subsidiaries in Switzerland and China.
Product Overview
Systec offers a range of autoclaves and media preparators, including vertical and horizontal models, pass-through autoclaves, and systems for preparing and sterilizing microbiological culture media.
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Prepare, sterilize and dispense culture media. Systec Mediaprep. Media preparators. Systec Mediafill. Plate pourer and tube filler.

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Experience counts We only make two things. Laboratory autoclaves and devices for the improved sterilization and handling of culture media. Always with the goal of making laboratory work safer, easier, more accurate, reproducible and validatable, and consequently more economical. With over 20 years of experience and continuous intensive cooperation with experts and users, we know how to provide optimal solutions for even the most complex sterilization tasks. We have the knowledge and experience to produce the best results! Our expertise and know-how are available for you worldwide through specialized...

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Media preparators, plate pourer and tube filler The power of innovation. For the simple, precise and efficient preparation of culture media. Systec media preparators, plate pourer and tube filler Systec media preparators, the plate pourer and tube filler ensure that the production, preparation and automatic filling of Petri dishes with culture media and their subsequent automatic stacking, or the automatic filling of test tubes, is safer, easier, accurate, reproducible and validatable. Contents Systec Mediaprep. Media preparators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Systec Mediaprep. Compact solutions. For 10 to 30 litres Simple and safe handling These particularly compact media preparators can be positioned anywhere. The smallest vessel even fits on the laboratory bench. Both of the two larger vessels are on rollers with locking brakes for transportable use. The touch display for operation, positioned at the front, is clearly legible and easy to reach. Quickly heated, rapidly cooled Powerful heating elements ensure rapid heating. Cooling is also rapid. An integrated compressor provides the necessary support pressure which prevents the medium from foaming...

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Dimensions and performance Systec Chamber dimensions Ø x height (mm) Chamber volume (L) Media vessel dimensions Ø x height (mm) Media vessel volume (L) total / nominal Vessel dimensions (mm) - Height - Width - Depth Heating power (kW) Mediaprep-10: Voltage 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz, 16 A. Mediaprep-20: Voltage 380 - 400 V, 50 / 60 Hz, 16 A. Mediaprep-30: Voltage 380 - 400 V, 50 / 60 Hz, 16 A. Other supply voltages available on request.

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Systec Mediaprep. For high volumes. For 45 to 120 litres Simple and safe handling All of these vessels are on rollers with locking brakes for transportable use, and can be positioned ideally anywhere within the laboratory. The touch display for operation, positioned at the top on the door, is clearly legible and easy to reach. Quickly heated, rapidly cooled Powerful heating elements ensure rapid heating. Cooling is also rapid. An integrated compressor provides the necessary support pressure which prevents the medium from foaming or over-boiling. 4 models from 45 to 120 L effective space

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Dimensions and performance Systec Chamber dimensions Ø x height (mm) Chamber volume (L) Media vessel dimensions Ø x height (mm) Media vessel volume (L) total / nominal Vessel dimensions (mm) - Height - Width - Depth Heating power (kW) All models: Voltage 380 - 400 V, 50 / 60 Hz, 32 A. Other supply voltages available on request.

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Safe handling. Easy to operate Control of the door and loading hatches is temperatureand pressure dependent. Inadvertent opening is impossible. The media vessels are exchangeable, and thanks to the integrated handle grip, easy to remove and clean.

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Standard features 5.7" touch display - for simple and intuitive operation 7 predefined programmes, up to 100 programmes can be created and saved Exchangeable media vessel Separate loading hatch for the addition of additives Integrated compressor for sterile-filtered support pressure in the cooling phase Safety valve for pressure relief in the event of thresholds being exceeded Water level protection Overtemperature protection Continuous mixing via magnetic stirrer Flexible PT-100 temperature sensor USB interface for external documentation RS-232 interface for external documentation (network-capable)...

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Everything under control. The fully programmable microprocessor control unit is a unique feature of the Systec Mediaprep. The automatic process ensures that the prepared and sterilized media is of a consistently high- and repeatable quality. During the process, the medium is mixed thoroughly, heated, sterilized and cooled down to the selected filling temperature. The medium is maintained at the filling temperature for the filling process. Highly effective heating and cooling Powerful heating elements ensure fast heating. The rapid cooling is effected through water circulation at the external...

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Operation by Touch Screen technology for all media preparators Predefined programmes 1 Media 2 Media 3 Media and additive 4 Free steam 5 Liquids and cooling 6 Liquids 7 Cleaning Operation is easy and rapid via a large (5.7 inch), highly visible touch screen interface. This innovation offers additional options and increased flexibility when working with the autoclave. For example, process data can be displayed numerically or graphically. 7 programs are pre-defined but can be expanded (up to 100) as required by the user. To initiate a new program, the user is guided through the process by menu...

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Everything under control. Options for documentation rinter P Optional integrated printer for documentation of program type, batch number, date / time, temperature / pressure progress and sterilization phase. ystec ADS documentation software package S Via RS-232 interface for direct connection to a PC or for connecting to an Ethernet network via converters. Special software for Windows for documentation of all process flow data such as pressure, temperature, time, and sterilization phase including relevant diagrams. The Systec ADS documentation software processes documented data both graphically...

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