i-Control

The scalable control system.

i-Control is an easy to operate bioreactor control system and utility console. This scalable control solution is used to control processes in bioreactor systems from laboratory scale to pilot plant and production scale saving time and money during scale-up. The i-Control is available in a single or a dual bioreactor set-up as well as in a quad (four bioreactors) configuration. This standard control solution can be supplied with both Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC’s. Basic functionality includes advanced process control for numerous parameters, fully automatic sterilisation and clean in place routines.

The smart design of the system includes all possible functionality that a bioreactor user can imagine. The system is customised by hiding parts that are not used. This eases validation and allows easy expansion of the system when the user requires additional functionality. No engineer is needed on site when additional functionality needs to be activated. The off-the shelf system is supplied pre-configured and ready to use.

Main functions of the i-CONTROL are:

• Process control
• Data collection
• Alarming
• Authorisation
• Sterilisation
• Calibration
• Data presentation

Features

• Off-the shelf standard solution
• Reliable control platform (Allen Bradley and Siemens hard- and software)
• Supplier independent solution based on industry standard hardware
• Local control and local display
• Integrates with any factory automation system
• Cost effective
• Fully documented supply eases validation
• Can be used in a 21CFR part 11 compliant system
• Easily expandable

Applications

The i-Control can be used with any biological process from laboratory scale to full production scale.