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"Our systems are extremely flexible, with simple and modular-
based models that can be updated as our customers' needs expand."
MicroPharos PBR™
Any ocean on your lab bench
Benchtop 1 L PBR
15 x 10 x 10 cm (h w l) acrylic reactor with a fitted lid.
An external acrylic sleeve and base insulate and protect the PBR.
CryoPharos™
New features allow temperatures below 0°C even when installed on your lab bench at room temperature.
No need for a cold room anymore!
Easy to assemble and to operate
Magnetic catches make it easy to assemble and disassemble the PBR. Ports in the lid allow a range of sensor and control functions to be undertaken depending on user requirements.
Speed up your projects
Ideal PBR for R&D purposes. Enables researchers to conduct experiments with a higher number of replicates in a more cost effective manner. The MicroPharos™ PBR can also be used as a start-up inoculum for larger algal cultivation.
Fully controlled system
Ports in the lid allow a range of sensor and control functions to be undertaken depending on the user’s requirements. The standard lid includes ports for gas inlet, gas outlet, sampling, temperature and two open ports that can be used for additional functions (such as pH or light sensors). Temperature is controlled by a Peltier device driven by the Zeus II Controller™ unit.
Latest LED technology
The MicroPharos™ is lit by two external LED tiles that are placed on either side of the box, giving an effective light path of 5 cm. The light tiles come with an inbuilt fan to keep them cool when using high light intensities; our tiles can exceed 3,000 µmol m-2 s-1 of photons.
The standard light tiles are supplied with white LEDs. User defined wavelengths and multiple wavelength tiles can be supplied upon request.
MicroPharos PBR™
Benchtop 1 L PBR
15 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm (h w l) acrylic box with a fitted lid. An external acrylic sleeve and base insulate and protect the PBR.
CryoPharos™ adaption
New features allow temperatures below 0°C even when installed on your lab bench at room temperature. No need for a cold room anymore!
Easy to assemble and to operate
Magnetic catches make it easy to assemble and disassemble the PBR. Ports in the lid allow a range of sensor and control functions to be undertaken depending on user requirements.
Speed up your projects
Ideal PBR for R&D purposes. Enables researchers to conduct experiments with a higher number of replicates in a more cost effective manner. The MicroPharos™ PBR can also be used as a start-up inoculum for larger algal cultivation.
Fully controlled system
Ports in the lid allow a range of sensor and control functions to be undertaken depending on the user’s requirements. The standard lid includes ports for gas inlet, gas outlet, sampling, temperature and a spare port that can be used for additional functions (such as for pH or light sensors). Temperature is controlled by a Peltier device driven by the Zeus II Controller™ unit.
Latest LED technology
The MicroPharos™ is lit by two external LED tiles that are placed on either side of the box, giving an effective light path of 5 cm. The light tiles come with an inbuilt fan to keep them cool when using high light intensities; our tiles can exceed 3,000 µmol m-2 s-1 of photons.
The standard light tiles are supplied with white LEDs. Other user defined wavelengths and multiple wavelength tiles can be supplied upon request.
Up to 1,000 L capacity
Flexible capacities between 100 – 1000 L, with 100 L, 700 L and 1,000 L standard.
Easy operation and set-up
Pandora units are modular and will be installed for you on-site. An array of internal sensors make monitoring their conditions and progress straightforward.
Commercial applications
This system is ideal for pilot scale and industrial use. It can be used for batch or continuous production.
Fully controlled system
The Zeus II Controller™ can be used to oversee the operations of the Pandora™ unit. A single Zeus can operate all of the Pandora light tiles separately or together, enabling great internal flexibility.
Lighting
Watertight LED sheets are installed throughout the interior, allowing optimal lighting for algae even in the centre of the unit. There are 10 LED sheets per 1,000 L, with a 5 cm light path.
Pandora PBR™
For large projects
Up to 1,000 L capacity
Flexible capacities between 100 – 1000 L, with 100 L, 700 L and 1,000 L standard.
Easy operation and set-up
Pandora units are modular and will be installed for you on-site. An array of internal sensors make monitoring their conditions and progress straightforward.
Commercial applications
This system is ideal for pilot scale and industrial use. It can be used for batch or continuous production.
Fully controlled system
The Zeus II Controller™ can be used to oversee the operations of the Pandora™ unit. A single Zeus can operate all of the Pandora light tiles separately or together, enabling great internal flexibility.
Lighting
Watertight LED sheets are installed throughout the interior, allowing optimal lighting for algae even in the centre of the unit. There are 10 LED sheets per 1,000 L, with a 5 cm light path.
Zeus II Controller™
Control PBRs in series
The Zeus II Controller™ can control two MicroPharos™ PBRs at once, and an IO adapter allows more to be linked.
Optimised parameter control
Direct control over:
- Temperature
- pH
- Light intensity
- Light wavelength
- Day / Night cycles
- Flashing light
Other parameters can be added upon request.
Control PBRs in series
The Zeus II Controller™ can control two MicroPharos™ PBRs at once, and an IO adapter allows more to be linked.
Optimised parameter control
Direct control over:
- Temperature
- pH
- Light intensity
- Light wavelength
- Day / Night cycles
- Flashing light
Other parameters can be added upon request.
Additional requirements
Should you require a feature or niche beyond our standard products, contact us to discuss adaptations and further customisation of any PBRs.
Custom PBRs
