Minifors 2 - Benchtop Bioreactor
Setup and Function
07 February 2019
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block plus adapter for regulating the temperature of the culture
vessel, four pumps for adding reagents and feed solution, and the
operating panel.
3.1.1 Main Switch
The main switch is located on the right-hand side on the basic unit.
It lights up green as soon as it is switched on.
3.1.2 LED Strip
The LED strip is located on the front of the basic unit.
When the LED strip:
Lights up green as soon as the equipment is switched on.
The equipment is functioning as normal.
Flashes green. This indicates a parameter alarm (for more
details, see the “Operation” section).
Flashes red. This indicates an Equipment error (for more de-
tails, see the “Interferences” section).
3.1.3 Pumps
Reagents and feed solution are supplied via four peristaltic pumps.
The pumps are driven by stepper motors.
