Online Monitoring & Linear Range

The BE2100 Biomass Monitoring System consists of a sensor head that attaches to the fermentor, and the base unit that interfaces with the included software, allowing the user intuitive controls and the ability to track the progress of fermentation in real time. The software can calibrate the sensor output to any desired units (OD, g/L, cells/mL, etc.) as well as track important events during the fermentation. The BE2100 base unit comes equipped with serial RS-232, USB and 4-20 mA analog outputs and can function as a stand-alone device or can be controlled through software via RS-232 or USB, enabling straightforward integration into a fermentor control system. A second analog output provides the ability to monitor growth rate in real time.

Ultra-Wide Linear Range

Most immersion probe methods are limited in the range of biomass growth they measure. The BE2100 sensor on the other hand employs a novel method of optical monitoring that responds linearly to biomass over a wide range of growth: from less than 0.1 to greater than 300 OD units.