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Docking Station
 Automated control of medium flow inside a
disposable set by a peristaltic pump
 Controlled oxygen supply via gas pump to the gas
transfer module
 Ability to set-up of individual cultivation protocols
 Detailed process documentation with continuous
data recording on log files
 Incubator optimized footprint
 Works with standard Windows computer
The Docking Station is a reusable electronic control device that includes pumps and controllers to
operate Cellab® Disposable Sets. It fits into a standard CO2-incubator, which provides temperature and
gas control. All steps of the cultivation process can be adjusted and monitored by the Cellab® Control
Center, the specially designed software program running on a standard Windows computer.
Features & benefits
Closed System
Easy-to-operate
Continuous medium supply
All steps are performed under a
closed and bio-safe manner which
significantly reduces the need for
manual manipulation. This results
in less open door time, reduced
risk of contamination and a more
reproducible
cell
growth
environment.
After software installation, the
docking station communicates via
a USB-connection cable with a
control computer allowing process
monitoring from outside the
incubator.
Continuous and precise medium
distribution within the closed tubing
system provided by a peristaltic
pump combined with long life
pump
tubing
guarantees
a
sufficient nutrient supply to the
cells during the entire cultivation
process.
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Software controlled cell cultivation
The Cellab® Control Center is a software program specially
designed to operate and maintain the bioreactor system. It can be
installed in a standard Windows computer located outside the
incubator. The docking station communicates with the computer via
a USB connection. After initial definition of the required process
parameters, the system can be run on its own with parallel data
logging and no need for a permanent PC connection.
The software interface allows the following features:
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Setting up individual cultivation programs
Continuous or fed/batch medium distribution
Set medium flow rates according to nutrient consumption in the bioreactor
Stepwise adjustment of the gas pump to provide fresh and oxygen rich air to the cell culture medium
by pumping air from the incubator environment into the system via hollow fiber based gas transfer
modules integrated in the disposable sets
Continuous data logging saved on internal storage drive allows detailed process documentation and
post cultivation analysis
Integrated temperature sensor that continuously measures the incubator temperature and easily
detects any interruption of the incubator environment
Integrated Autostart option secures the cultivation process against any interruption caused by a
power failure e.g. insufficient medium supply caused by a not running pump
Easy reconnect does not require a dedicated computer to operate the docking station
Control of several docking stations at the same time using only one control computer
Versatility operating up to 5 bioreactors in parallel
Cellab offers two types of docking stations that are available either with a 1-channel medium pump or a 5channel medium pump. The 5-channel pump allows parallel cell cultivation and easy scalability of the
production without changing the process. This speeds up your cultivation process from lab scale to market
and reduces expenses for multiple validation efforts.
Design simplicity
The reusable docking station is designed to operate in a standard CO2-incubator which provides temperature
and CO2 control. It has a compact footprint and can remain in an incubator after the initial system set up. The
connection between disposable set and docking station is made by connecting the pump tube into the
peristaltic pump and by connecting the gas transfer module with the gas pump. The pump tube is part of the
disposable set which offers a user-friendly connection while maintaining system sterility.
The docking station requires very little technical expertise and labor time for training and set-up in
comparison to other complex automated cell culture devices.
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Technical specification & ordering information
Types
Docking Station
DS-03
Docking Station
DS-04
0510016
0510017
1
5
1.80 – 18.00 mL/min
0.46 – 4.60 mL/min
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Art. No.:
Pump channel
Flow rate
1
Gas pump
Characteristics
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Dimensions (LxWxH)
Bidirectional medium pumping
Integrated flow stop
Fluidic-part integrated in disposable set
1-5 pump channels can be operated in parallel
Peristaltic pumping principle
400 x 340 x 95 mm
Weight
ca. 1.1 kg (excl. accessories)
Housing material
white polystyrene (PS)
20°C – 40°C
Operating temperature
Motor
brushless DC-Servomotor 12.4 V, stainless steel
Pump tubing
Included equipment
System requirements for
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Cellab Control Center
Energy supply
ID 2.06 mm
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Power supply (3m)
USB cable (5m)
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Cellab Control Center
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Ext. temperature sensor
Int. temperature sensor
Gas injection filter
Computer with Windows 7 operating system
24 V AC / 1.5 A – including adapters suitable for worldwide power grids
1 The flow rate is determined with zero pressure and no suction height and may vary up to ±15% due to tube tolerances.
The docking station is delivered with the Cellab® Control Center software and associated setup data files.
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