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2015 Winpact Catalogue

2015 Winpact Catalogue
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2015 Winpact Catalogue

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Introduction to Winpact Fermentation and Cell Cultivation System
Winpact, a brand under Major Science, offers advanced fermentation technologies for the life sciences market. These systems are designed for benchtop experiments and feature a user-friendly interface with a large color touch-screen panel. Key functionalities include programmable operations for controlling pump speed, pH, temperature, and more, with real-time recording and control capabilities via PC connectivity.
Major Science Company Overview
Founded in 1994, Major Science provides laboratory equipment for life sciences research, headquartered in Saratoga, California. The company offers a wide range of products, including the Winpact family of fermentors and bioreactors, and general laboratory instruments. Major Science operates globally through distribution partners and adheres to international quality standards.
Product Offerings
  • Bioreactor/Fermentor: Innovative SIP pilot and lab fermentation systems for cell culture and fermentation engineering.
  • Winpact Chiller: Compact recirculating chillers for precise temperature control in fermentation experiments.
  • Shaking Incubator: Bench-top incubators with multi-safety features, programmable modes, and anti-microbial coatings.
Key Features and Specifications
  • Winpact Shaking Incubator: Features include automatic shut-off, alarm sensors, safety interlocks, and a brushless DC motor. Specifications include a speed range of 20-350 rpm, temperature accuracy of +/- 0.25°C, and a color TFT LCD screen.
  • Winpact Chiller: Offers a temperature control range of 0°C to +100°C, with a cooling capacity of 1900 BTU/h at 0°C. It features a compact design with overheat protection and LED display.
Company Mission and Vision
Major Science is committed to delivering innovative life sciences research instruments with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction. The company aims to expand its product lines, including the development of larger and smaller vessels and the integration of multiple cell culture vessels to a single controller. Environmental responsibility and user-friendly designs are also emphasized.
Winpact Heating Systems Overview
The document describes the Winpact heating systems, highlighting their capabilities, specifications, and applications. It introduces the duo heating system, which combines thermostat and dry heating, allowing for versatile operation across different vessel types and sizes. The system supports parallel operation and can control up to 16 vessels remotely.
Key Features
  • Duo Heating System: Combines thermostat and dry heating for flexible operation.
  • Parallel System: One controller can manage two vessels simultaneously.
  • Interchangeable Vessels: Five types of autoclavable glass vessels are available.
  • Remote Control: Ethernet communication with Winpact SCADA software allows for remote operation and IP addressing.
  • Compatibility: Suitable for microbial and cell culture applications.
  • User Interface: Intuitive interface with multi-language support and a short learning curve.
System Specifications
  • Thermostat System (FS-01 Series): Utilizes water as a mediator for temperature control.
  • Dry Heating System (FS-02 Series): Uses external heating devices for rapid temperature control.
  • Winpact Evo System (FS-07 Series): Enhanced functionalities and capabilities, retaining features from FS-01 and FS-02.
  • Vessel Volume Range: Compatible with vessels from 0.5L to 20L.
Applications
  • Suitable for both aerobic and anaerobic fermentation.
  • Ideal for enzymatic hydrolysis research and solid-state fermentation.
  • Compatible with a variety of cell cultures, including mammalian, insect, and plant cells.
Controller Specifications
  • Touchscreen Interface: 10.4” color touch-screen for easy operation.
  • Linux-Based System: Provides stable operation and is virus-proof.
  • Data Management: Real-time data recording and exporting capabilities.
  • Program Storage: Can store up to 59,994 user programs and 100 process data files.
Vessel Specifications
  • Materials: Made from borosilicate glass and 316L stainless steel.
  • Types: Includes double jacketed, single wall, air lifter, and vessels with heating blankets or base units.
  • Applications: Each vessel type is suited for specific applications, such as fragile cell culture or rapid temperature change processes.
Additional Features
  • Ethernet Communication: Allows for remote control and data export.
  • Optional Devices: Various optional impellers and aeration devices available.
  • Quality Assurance: CE certified and ISO accredited.
Winpact Evo Fermentation System Overview
The document provides detailed specifications and features of the Winpact Evo Fermentation System, including its components, control units, and accessory items. It outlines the technical requirements, operational capabilities, and optional accessories available for the system.
Specifications
  • Power Source: 100-120V / 210-230V, 50-60Hz.
  • Water Source: Maximum pressure of 14.5 psig.
  • Air Source: Dry, oil-free, and filtered, with a maximum pressure of 29.0 psig.
  • Compatibility: Compatible with autoclave sterilization.
Control Unit
  • Features a 10.4” color touch-screen interface with remote control capabilities via Ethernet.
  • Program Storage: Can store up to 59,994 programs and 100 data files.
  • Supports up to 16 vessels simultaneously.
Aeration and Temperature Control
  • Includes various inlet gas flow-meters and a sparger with removable stainless steel baffles.
  • Temperature Control: Achieved through a built-in heat exchanger and a cooling coil valve, with a range of 5°C above coolant up to 90°C.
Agitation
  • Uses a removable top brushless motor with a speed range of 30-1200 rpm, depending on the vessel size.
  • Supports manual or programmable PID control.
Probes and Sensors
  • Includes pH, DO, temperature, and anti-foam/level sensors.
  • pH Range: 2-14 with a resolution of 0.01pH.
  • DO Range: 0-200% with a resolution of 0.10%.
  • Temperature Probe: Non-autoclavable with high accuracy.
Accessory Items
  • Various accessories are available, including pH and DO probes, ORP probes, brushless motors, fermentation bottle holders, and antifoam probes.
  • These accessories are designed for easy installation and maintenance, with many being autoclavable.
Special Features
  • Linux-based operating system for stability and virus protection.
  • Automatic vessel angle control and optional humidity control.
  • Suitable for enzymatic hydrolysis research and solid-state fermentation applications.
Stainless Steel Handles
Designed for ease of use in lifting or moving vessels, especially in facilities with horizontal autoclaves or hard-to-reach areas. Made from stainless steel, require no extra tools, and are compatible with all Winpact vessels.
Stainless Steel Condenser
Winpact offers stainless steel condensers to maintain optimal performance in experiments. Constructed from SUS316L stainless steel and feature quick connectors for easy installation.
Sampling Device
Allows for aseptic sample extraction, ensuring sterility and contamination-free sampling. Available in tri-port and dual-port designs.
Loading Port
Customized feeding loading ports are available to meet specific needs, with options for larger or smaller diameters and extra ports.
Headplate Stand
Provides a stable and suitable home for headplates when detached from glass vessels, preventing damage from misplacement.
Impeller
Two standard agitation impellers are available: Rushton 6-blade for high shearing force and pitched blade for moderate shearing force. Foam-breaking impellers help maintain a foam-free environment.
Photobioreactor Lighting Module
Simulates bio-photosynthesis reactions with adjustable light intensity and a programmable lighting schedule, ideal for plant algae or cyanobacteria experiments.
Oxygen Enrichment Module
Supports fermentation processes by adding oxygen gas, with precise control of DO levels.
CO2/O2 Off-Gas Analyzer
Provides real-time measurements of CO2 and O2 concentrations in bioreactor exhaust gas, aiding in metabolism monitoring and cell growth analysis.
Gas Mixing Station
Optimizes cell growth conditions by supplying up to four gases to the fermentation process, with manual or automatic control modes.
FS-O-GM Gas Mixing Station Overview
Provides detailed information on the FS-O-GM Gas Mixing Station and associated equipment, focusing on features, specifications, and ordering information for various components used in fermentation systems.
Mobile SMS Module
Allows remote monitoring and control of fermentation processes via GSM text messages. Key features include compatibility with any GSM phone, monitoring of pH, DO, temperature, and agitation, alarm notifications, and password protection for secure communications.
Hardware Specifications
Supports quad-band GSM/GPRS, with regulatory approvals from CE and FCC Class A. Requires at least a 2G network and standard text messaging fees apply.
Software Features
Notifications for RPM, temperature, DO, pH, and duration are provided, with alarms for out-of-range parameters and power failures. Remote parameter control is password-protected.
Peristaltic Pumps
The MU-D series digital control peristaltic pumps are compatible with the Winpact series, offering features like reversible flow, variable flow rates, and compatibility with different tubing sizes.
Optional Accessories
Customized items such as air spargers, vessel stands, and feeding bottle loading ports are available to meet specific application needs.
Online Cell Density Device
Provides real-time monitoring of cell growth and density, crucial for various cell cultures. Combines monitoring and probing systems for high accuracy and ease of use.
Methane Off Gas Analyzer
Measures methane gas in bioreactor exhaust, connecting directly to the Winpact controller for easy operation.
Pilot and Production Scale Fermentation Systems
Details SIP (sterilization-in-place) systems ranging from 10L to 1000L, designed for high productivity and automation with low operational costs.
Specifications
Made from SUS316L stainless steel with electropolished tubing and valves for sterility. Includes features like password protection, multiple user access levels, and built-in safety devices.
Ordering Information
Detailed ordering information is provided for various components, including consumable kits, silicone tubing, and start-up kits for fermentation systems.
Automation and Control Features
Includes automated sterilization and fermentation processes, with settings stored in memory to resume after power interruptions. Features PID control for pH and temperature, with adjustable ranges and automatic compensation functions.
Pumps
Built-in peristaltic pumps with programmable steps and adjustable speed and direction.
Temperature Control
Uses a PT-100 probe with a control range of 0-125°C, operational up to 85°C.
Agitation
Manual or automatic control with a 15-step program or DO cascade control.
Air Supply and Exhaust
Includes mass flow controllers and solenoid valves for precise gas control.
Utility Requirements
Details power, air, water, and steam requirements for various system capacities ranging from 10L to 1000L.
Optional Accessories
  • Electropolish: Offers a higher sanitary grade surface finish.
  • Transfer Piping: Facilitates automated product transfer between vessels.
  • Operation Platform: Provides elevated observation for systems 200L and above.
  • CIP Connection Module: Available for systems 100L and above for automated cleaning.
  • Mobile SMS Module: Allows remote monitoring and control via SMS.
  • Load Cell and Cell Density Monitor: For accurate substrate feeding and cell growth monitoring.
  • Gas Mixing Station: Optimizes cell growth by controlling gas composition.
Ordering Information
Lists various configurations of the Winpact Parallel Fermentation System with different vessel sizes and types.
Product Overview
Lists various models of the Winpact Evo Fermentation System and the Winpact Solid State Fermentation System, specifying different configurations based on vessel type, volume, and voltage requirements.
Winpact Evo Fermentation System
  • Double Jacketed Vessels: Available in 10L capacity with options for 110V and 220V.
  • Single Wall Dish Bottom Vessels: Available in 1L, 3L, 5L, 10L, 15L, and 20L capacities, each with 110V and 220V options.
  • Single Wall Air Lifter Vessels: Available in 5L capacity with both 110V and 220V options.
  • Double Jacketed Air Lifter Vessels: Available in 5L capacity with both 110V and 220V options.
  • Single Wall Plain Bottom Vessels: Available in 3L, 5L, and 10L capacities, each with 110V and 220V options.
Winpact Solid State Fermentation System
Available for 5L Double Jacketed Vessels with options for 110V and 220V.
Contact Information
Provides contact details for Major Science offices in the USA, Taiwan, and India, including addresses, phone numbers, and fax numbers.
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Catalog excerpts

2015 Winpact Catalogue-2

All about Winpact Fermentation and Cell Cultivation System Winpact is a product brand under Major Science, devoted to creating a broad product portfolio for fermentation technologies. We focus on offering cell cultivation solution to the life sciences market. Winpact provides a comprehensive and innovative line of cultivation products designed for different cell culture experiments and applications. The system is benchtop scale and has a large, color touch-screen panel with a user-friendly interface. Its distinctive functions include various programming operations to control the pump speed, pH...

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2015 Winpact Catalogue-3

All about Winpact Fermentation and Cultivation Systems Major Science Company Introduction Our Guarantee to You Winpact Shaking Incubator Winpact Chiller Benchtop System Overview Winpact Vessel Selection Guide Winpact Control System Thermostat System Dry Heating SystemSSystem Winpact Parallel System Winpact One Fermentation System Winpact Evo Fermentation System Winpact Solid State Fermentation System

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2015 Winpact Catalogue-4

*Subjects in picture are not up to scale. pH Probe DO Probe Temperature Probe ORP Probe Brushless Motor Motor Shaft Protection Cap Fermentation Bottle Holder Stainless Steel Supporting Foot / Antifoam Probe Composite Vessel Handles Stainless Steel Condenser Loading Port Sampling Device Impeller / Headplate Stand Photobioreactor Lighting Module Oxygen Enrichment Module / Oxygen Enrichment with Mass Flow Controller CO2 / O2 Off-Gas Analyzer / Gas Mixing Station Mobile SMS Module External Pump Optional Customized ItemsSystem Air Sparger Feeding Bottle Loading Port Online Cell Density Device Methane...

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2015 Winpact Catalogue-5

Major Science Company Introduction Who We Are Current Areas Of Focus Founded in 1994 by a team of experienced engineers as well as upand-coming design specialists, Major Science designs, manufactures, and markets laboratory equipment that supports scientific research in life sciences laboratories. Headquartered in Saratoga, California, Major Science provides laboratory products and quality services to biotechnology companies, academic institutions and government research labs across the world. At Major Science, we are developing a comprehensive network of innovative products and services. We...

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2015 Winpact Catalogue-6

Our Mission Major Science is devoted to create life sciences research instruments through quality and innovation. Our mission is to deliver integrated laboratory solutions to our customers and distribution partners through collaborative teamwork, thoughtful innovation, practical efficiency and outstanding service. Our Quality Policy As of January, 2013. Major Science is accredited to the SGS ISO 9001:2008 compliance. Major Science strives to achieve high standard for customer satisfaction, we promise to always improve our quality by means of research and development, as well as embrace any challenge...

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2015 Winpact Catalogue-7

Winpact Shaking Incubator Major Science is introducing our newly innovated Winpact series shaking incubator. This ultimate bench-top shaking incubator provides you the stability and durability for all your fermentation and incubation needs. The system incorporate multi-safety features to put you at your ease of mind. Automatic shut off over temperature protection Alarm sensor with warning during unbalanced weight detection Safety interlock stops platform motion External temperature probe available upon order for precision temperature measurement Programmable or continuous mode for user application...

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2015 Winpact Catalogue-8

Winpact Chiller The Winpact Chiller series is Major Science’s newest addition to the bioprocessing technology portfolio to provide precise temperature control and excellent cooling performance for your fermentation needs and beyond. The recirculating chillers are compactly designed and require very little space; the built-on wheels offer an added bonus of mobility to any space-conscious labs. With a low procurement cost, it is your best option to stray away from costly tap water and is the perfect alternative for basic cooling needs. Display Temperature control Range Temperature stability Temperature...

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2015 Winpact Catalogue-9

Benchtop System Overview The Winpact thermostat and dry heating systems both offer excellent temperature control capability with different heating methods. Thermostat system utilizes water as the mediator through jacket or cooling/heating coil whereas Dry Heating system utilizes external heating devices such as heating blanket or base unit for rapid temperature control. Thermostat System (FS-01 Series) Dry Heating System (FS-02 Series) *Please be aware that Major Science is going to replace FS-01 and FS-02 with the coming FS-07 system in the near future. Winpact Parallel System (FS-05 Series)...

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Winpact Evo System (FS-07 Series) Winpact Evo is our next generation model for the existing FS-01 and FS-02 system; it retains all the great features from FS-01 and FS-02, so you have nothing to lose. We also greatly enhanced the functionalities and capabilities of this newly developed controller, including the versatility and system expansion capabilities. • • • • • • • • • Duo Heating system, thermostat and dry heating combined in one Universal System for R&D in cell culture and microbiology Interchangeable five (5) types of autoclavable glass vessel Control up to sixteen (16) systems from...

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2015 Winpact Catalogue-11

Winpact Vessel Selection Guide Controller Specification Duo Heating Control ( FS-05, FS-06, FS-07 ) Thermostat System Dry Heating System Single Wall with Single Wall with Heating blanket Heating base unit (FS-V-B series) (FS-V-D series) Brushless motor Brushless motor Double Jacketed (FS-V-A series) Single Wall (FS-V-B series) Air Lifter (FS-V-C series) Agitation motor Brushless motor Brushless motor Pitched-blade 5 °C above coolant to 60°C Rushton 5 °C above coolant to 60°C N/A 5 °C above coolant to 60°C 5L only, single or double jacketed Impeller Temp range Vessel size Speed range Heating Cooling...

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Vessel Specification Vessel type Working volume Total volume Vessel type Working volume Total volume Vessel type Working volume Total volume Double Jacketed Dish Bottom Vessel (FS-V-A series! 0 0 Excellent Q Q Good O O Not Recommendec 1 Some bacteria; yeast; fung 2 Facultative culture (For example, some Lactobacillus; ethanol production) 4 This vessel Is excellent for fragile cells that are easily sheared by any type of mechanical Impeller

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