3. Instrument Overview

3.1 BactoSense overview

Figure 3-1 BactoSense overview

1	Handle	2	Wall mount
3	Desiccant bag compartment cap	4	Online sampling device
5	Manual sampling device	6	Touchscreen graphical user interface
7	Cartridge compartment door	8	USB sockets
9	Power button	10	Input connector
11	Output connector	12	Ethernet/Modbus TCP interface
13	Power connector	14	USB-C socket

An overview of the cartridge can be found in Cartridge overview.

3.1.1 Type plate of the BactoSense

The type plate of the BactoSense can be found on the right hand-side of the instrument.

Figure 3-2 Type plate of the BactoSense.

1	Manufacturer	2	Product name
3	Serial number	4	Barcode
5	Manufacturing date	6	Country of origin
7	Voltage and power requirements (see Connecting the BactoSense to power)	8	CE mark
9	UKCA mark	10	Compliance with Canadian EMC and interference standards
11	Read the instructions and operate with caution	12	Disposal information

3.1.2 Type plate of the BactoSense power supply

The type plate of the BactoSense power supply can be found on the power supply and has the following elements:

Figure 3-3 Type plate of the BactoSense power supply.

1. Manufacturer
2. Product name
3. Part number
4. Manufacturing date
5. Service voltage and frequency
6. Power consumption
7. CE mark
8. UKCA mark
9. Compliance with Canadian EMC and interference standards
10. Read the instructions and operate with caution.
11. Disposal information

3.2 Technical data

Table 3-1 Technical data and specifications

Property	Specification
GENERAL
Operating environment	Indoor use
Operating altitude	Max. 2000 m (6600 ft) above sea level
Operating temperature	5 °C – 30 °C (41 °F – 86 °F)
Operating humidity	10 % – 90 % RH
Storage temperature	15 °C – 25 °C (59 °F – 77 °F)
Storage humidity	10 % – 70 % RH
Ventilation requirements	None
Sound pressure level	< 64 dBA
Protection classes	BactoSense: IP65 Power supply: IP67
PHYSICAL
Dimension (W x D x H)	361 x 270 x 424 mm (14.2 x 10.6 x 16.7“)
Weight	With cartridge 14.3 kg (31.5 lbs) Without cartridge 11.1 kg (24.5 lbs)
Power supply dimension (W x D x H)	230 x 80 x 65 mm (9.0 x 3.1 x 2.6“)
Power supply weight	0.9 kg (2.0 lbs)
ELECTRICAL
Installation category	II
Pollution degree	2
Power supply	Power supply unit: 100 – 240 VAC +/-10 %, 50 / 60 Hz, 1.4 A BactoSense: 18 – 24 VDC, 60 W (see Connecting the BactoSense to power)
Power consumption	Avg. 20 W, max. 60 W
Recovery after power interruption	Configurable auto-restart
INTERFACES, CONNECTIVITY AND REMOTE ACCESS
USB	2 x USB 3.1, 5 V 1 A per port 1 x USB-C
Ethernet	1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet protocols and options	Web interface Remote desktop (VNC) Modbus TCP HTTP / HTTPS FTP
Digital inputs	4 x digital inputs, optocoupler input: forward voltage 1.2 VDC with 3 kΩ in serial, cathode connected to COMMON, max. 30 mA, max. 50 mW
Analogue and digital outputs	Analogue outputs: 2 x 0/4 – 20 mA, recommended 250 Ω load Digital outputs: 4 x digital outputs, freely configurable, SSR output: max. 48 VDC, max. 300 mW, ON-resistance 2 Ω
Display	WVGA, 7.0“capacitive touchscreen
Mobile connectivity	BactoLink connectivity module (optional)
Advanced data analysis	FCS 3.1 file export
Data storage capacity	128 GB
MEASUREMENT
Measuring principle	Flow cytometry
Detection range	0 – 5´000´000 cells/mL
Quantification range	TCC: 1000 – 2‘000‘000 cells/mL ICC & ACC: 100 – 2‘000‘000 cells/mL
Laser type and wavelength	Laser diode 488 nm
Fluorescence	530/50 nm FL1 715 LP nm FL2
Forward scatter (FSC)	488 nm (optional depending on instrument)
Side scatter (SSC)	488 nm (optional depending on instrument)
Result parameters	TCC/mL, ICC/mL, LNAC/mL, HNAC/mL, HNAP (%), ACC/mL, HACC/mL, Gate+, depending on system and cartridge used.
Automatic measuring interval	From every 30 min to every 6 hours
SAMPLING
Sampling type	Online or manual
Online sampling device	Flow through device: 200 – 400 mL/min (0.05 – 0.10 gal/min) Pressure in device: Max. 0.5 bar (7.3 psi) Aspirated volume: 260 μL Measured volume: 90 μL Inlet tubing • Material: PFA (transparent) • Outer diameter: 6.35 mm (1/4”) • Inner diameter: 4.35 mm • Max. length: 2 m (6.5 ft) Outlet tubing • Material: FEP (blue) • Outer diameter: 6.35 mm (1/4”) • Inner diameter: 4.83 mm • Max. length: 2 m (6.5 ft)
Manual sampling device	Sample container: 5 mL screw-cap tube Sample volume: 2 – 5 mL Aspirated volume: 260 μL Measured volume: 90 μL
Sample conditions	Temperature: 5 °C – 40 °C (41 °F – 104 °F) Turbidity: 0 – 10 NTU, FNU Conductivity: 0 – 100'000 µS/cm at 20 °C pH-value: 5 – 12 Chlorine: max. 3 mg/L Iron: max. 200 μg/L Manganese: max. 50 μg/L
CARTRIDGE
Capacity	TCC & ICC: Up to 1000 measurements ACC: Up to 700 measurements
Validity	TCC & ICC: 9 months ACC: 6 months
Storage temperature	15 °C – 25 °C (59 °F – 77 °F) ideally at 15 °C (59 °F)
Storage humidity	20 % – 60 % RH
MAINTENANCE
Preventive maintenance	After 3 cartridges, at least yearly.
Calibration	Factory calibration only
COMPLIANCE
Applied standards and certifications	Please refer to Compliance and applied standards.