Multi-Cultivator MC 1000 serves for small scale cultivation of algae, bacteria or cyanobacteria. It consists of 8 test-tubes, each holding up to ca. 85 ml of cultivated suspension. The test-tubes are immersed in a thermostated waterbath. Each tube is independently illuminated by an array of white LEDs that generate incident irradiance, which is independently adjustable for each test-tube in intensity, timing and modulation. Supported are user-defined dynamic illumination protocols, such as, flashing light or diurnal regime. Each test-tube can be bubbled with air. The sparging gas may be humidified and distributed to each test-tube through a manually adjustable valve manifold.
Multi-Cultivator MC 1000-OD is an extended instrument version, in which the cultivated organism growth may be estimated by measuring optical density (measured at 680 nm and 735 nm). Optical density is periodically measured and the data are stored in the Multi-Cultivator internal memory. Stored data may be downloaded to a PC and displayed in graphs or exported to TXT or Excel files via the program provided.
Multi-Cultivator may be equipped with an additional module for connection to the Gas Mixing System GMS 150 or to an air pump. The instrument function can by enhanced by two optional accessories: Cooling Unit AC-88, which serves for the thermostated waterbath cooling, and the PWM Pump for automatic waterbath refilling.
- Flat, rectangular water reservoir nesting eight slots for cultivation.
- Synchronous cultivation can be performed in up to eight test-tubes (each 3 cm in diameter, 20 cm long, recommended working volume 85 ml).
- LED technology illumination adjustable in intensity (up to 0 to 500 µmol(photon)/m2.s), timing and modulation.
- Independently controllable illumination for each test-tube.
- Temperature and light control via user-defined protocols that support also diurnal regime or flashing light.
- Manually controlled aeration power - sparging gas can be humidified and distributed into each test-tube.
- Optical density reading in MC 1000-OD.
- Additional cooling unit (optional).
- Automatic water filling to the vessel (optional).
- Laboratory applications requiring multiple experimental variants.
- Different organism testing and comparing.
- Testing in diverse cultivation conditions.
- Comparison of growth rate in different organisms or under diverse light conditions.
- Optical density is periodically measured and stored in the Multi-Cultivator internal memory.
- Stored data may be downloaded to a PC via the OD View program provided.
- Optical density readings may be displayed in graphs.
- Measured data may be exported to TXT or Excel files.
OD View Program Window
- Online Measured Parameters:
Optical density (in MC 1000-OD) - Optical Density Measurement:
Real time measurement of OD by two IR LEDs (735 nm, 680 nm) - Number of Test Tube Slots:
8 - Test Tube Volume:
100 ml (maximum recommended working volume of each test tube is 85 ml) - Precision Controlled Temperature:
20 °C - 60 °C (standard)
15 °C - 60 °C (optional; with Cooling Unit AC-88) - Heating System:
One 150W cartridge heater - LED Lighting:
Light intensity adjustable from 0 to 100 %
Maximum light intensity up to 500 µmol(photon)/m2 .s - Light Regime:
Static or dynamic (sinus, daylight, pulse form) - Display:
System control and actual readings - Controlled Flow of Bubbled Air:
Manual - Controlled Composition of Bubbled Air:
Optional - Volume of Water Reservoir:
5 liters - Detector Wavelength Range:
PIN photodiode with 665 nm-750 nm bandpass filters - Bios:
Upgradeable firmware - Communication Port:
Serial - RS232 - Material:
Glass, stainless steel, silicon gasket, polycarbonate - Dimension:
71 (L) x 31 (D) x 27 (H) cm - Weight:
13 kg - Electrical:
110-240 V 
Accessories: AC-88 Cooling Unit; PWM Pump
Pricing
- Orders and Payments
- Multi-Cultivator MC 1000 3.990,- €
- Multi-Cultivator MC 1000-OD 4.990,- €
- PWM Water Pump 680,- €
- High-Precision Gas Mixing System 8.680,- €
- Spare Part Kit * 65,- €
- AC-88 Cooling Unit 990,- €
- Module for Air/Gas Connection 250,- €
Multi-Cultivator Versions
Multi-Cultivator MC-1000
Equipped with 8 test tubes. Controlled parameters: light, temperature, and bubbling.
Multi-Cultivator MC-1000-OD
Equipped with 8 test tubes. Controlled parameters: light, temperature, bubbling, and optical density.
Optional Features and Accessories
PWM Water Pump
Serves for automatic filling to the water reservoir of the Multi-Cultivator.
AC-88 Cooling Unit
Enables decreasing temperature in the water reservoir if compared to the ambient air temperature.
Spare Part Kit
The package includes: 8 culture tubes, 8 short glass straws, 8 long glass straws, and 8 stoppers.
Module for Air/Gas Connection
Additional module establishing the connection between the Multi-Cultivator and the Gas Mixing System GMS 150 or an air pump (includes the valve and connectors).
High-Precision Gas Mixing System
High-precision gas mixer for gas mixing. The standard version of the system includes two channels: Channel 1 serves Air-N2; Channel 2 serves CO2. Two additional channels can be supplied.
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Photobioreactor Manual
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Language: English
Size: 22MB
Multi-Cultivator Manual
Type: PDF
Language: English
Size: 2.4MB
Other Photobioreactors
Photobioreactors FMT 150/400 and FMT 150/1000 feature a unique combination of the cultivator and computer controlled monitoring device. FMT 150/400 and FMT 150/1000 differ in the capacity of their cultivation vessels - 400 ml and 1000 ml respectively. Both Photobioreactor models may be supplied with a number of useful accessories - sensors, stirrers, pumps, etc.
Multi-Cultivator MC 1000
Multi-Cultivator MC 1000 serves for small scale cultivation of algae, bacteria or cyanobacteria. The instrument represents a perfect solution in applications requiring diverse experimental variants. In an ideal configuration, the high-throughput part of the experiments is performed in the MC 1000 and the results are finalized in our FMT 150.
Large-Scale Photobioreactors
Large-volume bioreactors are manufactured with respect to customer's specific needs and they come with a number of useful accessories. Two basic versions feature:
- 25-liter cultivation tank
- 120-liter cultivation tank