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FS-06 One Controller

Compact and budget-friendly, the FS-06 offers precise single-vessel control with flexible vessel compatibility, making it an ideal choice for labs needing efficiency without compromise.

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Overview

Compact and economical, the FS-06 delivers precise single-vessel control with support for a broad range of vessel types up to 10 L. Equipped with essential monitoring and automation tools—and expandable as your workflow grows—the FS-06 provides a flexible foundation for reliable fermentation and cell-culture experiments.

Features

Hardware Features

  • 8" Color touch-screen
  • Duo heating system, thermostat and dry heating all combined in one
  • 3 integrated Watson Marlow pump heads, expandable with additional 2 external pumps
  • Compatible with vessels up to 10L
  • Intuitive user-interface with multi-language support
  • ABS front panel and painted iron housing
  • Quality assurance- CE certified and ISO accredited


Software Features

  • Intuitive user-interface with multi-language support
  • 15-step sequential control for pH, temperature, agitation, and feeding program
  • Real-time on-screen data viewing, recording, and exporting for quick data analysis
  • pH and DO stat with smart feeding technology
  • Linux based system for stable and virus proof operation
  • Over 59,994 user programs and 100 process data files can be stored in controller
  • Winpact remote software for controlling up to 16 systems



Specifications

FS-06 Bioreactor Specifications

System Components

Controller
Duo heating system controller
Built-in rotameter
3 built-in pump heads
Vessel Double Jacketed Dish Bottom Vessel (includes glass body, head plate, T-handling bar, 2 probe adaptors) Single Wall Dish Bottom Vessel (includes glass body, head plate, T-handling bar, 2 probe adaptors) Air Lifter Vessel (includes glass body, head plate, draft tube, T-handling bar, 2 probe adaptors) Single Wall Dish Bottom Vessel with Heating Blanket (includes glass body, head plate, T-handling bar, 2 probe adaptors and heating blanket) Single Wall Plain Bottom Vessel with Heating Base Unit (includes glass body, head plate, T-handling bar, 2 probe adaptors and heating base unit)
Rushton-type impellers No impellers Rushton-type impellers
Baffle assembled Draft tube assembled Baffle assembled
Condenser assembled
Air sparger assembled Micro sparger assembled Air sparger assembled
Agitation motor Brushless motor N / A Brushless motor
Probes 1x pH probe and 1x probe cable
1x DO probe and 1x probe cable
1x Temperature probe and 1x probe cable
1x Anti-foam/level sensor and 1x probe cable
Start-up kit Complete start-up kit includes silicone tubes, tube clamps, metal connector and autoclavable disc filters.

* For FS-V-A, FS-V-B and FS-V-D series, the standard impeller is Rushton-type; pitched blade is available for cell culture upon request.

Vessel Specification

Vessel Double Jacketed (FS-V-A series) Single Wall (FS-V-B series) Air Lifter (FS-V-C series)
Working volume 500ml 1L 3L 5L 10L 1L 3L 5L 10L 5L
Total volume 1L 1.5L 3.8L 6.8L 12.5L 1.5L 3.8L 6.8L 12.5L 7L
Vessel Single Wall with Heating Blanket (FS-V-B series) Single Wall with Heating Base Unit (FS-V-D series)
Working volume 1L 3L 5L 10L 3L 5L 10L
Total volume 1.5L 3.8L 6.8L 12.5L 3.7L 6.7L 13.1L

*All vessels are made of borosilicate glass and 316L stainless steel for headplate and all fittings.

Utility Requirement

Power source 100-120V / 210-230V, 50-60Hz with electrical safety cutoff switch
Water source 0.4-1 bar (5.8-14.5 psi); water supplied to fermentors should be at least 15°C below the set operating temperature
Air source 0.5-2 bar, must be dry, oil-free and filtered
Sterilization Autoclave; size of the autoclave's inner chamber must be able to accommodate vessel with condenser attached

Control Unit Specifications

Control unit Control panel 8" Color touch-screen interface
Communication port Remote software control through Ethernet, up to 16 systems per PC
Data export through USB port
Analog AUX port for system extension
Program storage Up to 59,994 process programs
Log data storage Up to 100 process monitoring data files
Cabinet material ABS front panel and painted iron housing
Dimension Footprint: W x L = 9.84" x 20.08" (250 mm x 510 mm), Height: 19.69" (500 mm)
Rated voltage 110V~/220V; 50/60 Hz, 10A
Weight Approx. 61.73 lb (28 kg)
Aeration Inlet gas flow-meter 0,0.1-1 LPM (0.5 L), 0, 0.2-2.5 LPM (1 L), 0, 1-10 LPM (3, 5 L), 0, 2-25 LPM (10 L)
Sparger L-shape (500ml, 1L); Ring sparger (3L and above); Micro-sparger (C type vessels)
Baffle 316L stainless steel baffles
0.5-3L vessel: fixed, unmovable
5L and above vessel: removable
Temperature Heating 1. Thermostat system: built-in heat exchanger (550W heater, water circulation pump)
2. Dry heating system (heating blanket or heating base unit)
Cooling Built-in water module and external water circulator (optional)
Range - FS-V-A/ B / SA05P series: 5℃ (41℉) above coolant up to 60℃ (140℉)
- FS-V-C series (Double Jacketed): 5℃ (41℉) above coolant up to 60℃ (140℉)
- FS-V-C series (Single Wall): without temp control
- FS-V-D series : 5℃ (41℉) above coolant up to 90℃ (194℉)
Probe Platinum RTD probe (PT-100), non autoclavable
Control mode Manual or programmable 15-step PID control
Agitation Drive Removable top brushless motor
Speed range a. For Pitched blade impeller: 30-300 rpm
b. For Rushton impeller: 30-1800 rpm(0.5, 1L); 30-1200 rpm(3, 5L); 30-1000 rpm(10L)
Resolution 1 rpm increment
Impeller 2 impellers for 0.5-1 L vessel and 0.5-5 L Double Jacketed Vessel
3 impellers for 3 L vessel and above; for 10 L Double Jacketed Vessel
Note: customized impellers are available upon ordering
Control mode Manual or programmable 15-step PID control
pH Range 0 -14 (2-12 for maximum precision)
Resolution 0.01 pH
Probe Gel-filled electrode, autoclavable
Control mode Manual/acid start/programmable 15-step PID control with adjustable deadband
** pH Stat with smart feeding technology
DO Range 0-200%, Control range: 0-100%, adjustable
Resolution 0.1%
Probe Polarographic DO sensor; autoclavable
Control mode DO cascade response: 1-stage or 2-stage**
a. Increase or decrease agitation speed
**b. Supply external oxygen source (oxygen enrichment module required, optional device)
**c. Adjust DO level using gas mixing control (gas mixing station module required, optional device)
Substrate feeding strategy
DO Stat with smart feeding technology
ORP (optional) Measurement range ± 2000 mV
Resolution 1 mV
Probe Gel-filled electrode: autoclavable
Foam / level Probe 316L stainless steel protector with insulated PTFE tube; autoclavable, adjustable sensitivity control
Control mode Foam: on/off switch
Level: on/off switch control with wet/dry probe set up
Peristaltic pump Pump number 3 built-in Watson Marlow pumps;
1 external pump expandable: MU-D series required (optional);
2 external pumps expandable:
• 1 external pump: MU-D series required (optional)
• 1 external pump: 4-20mA or DC 0-10V analog input
Motor type Precise stepping motor; minimum speed is 1 rpm
Speed range 0 - 65 rpm
Resolution 1 rpm
Control mode Manual or programmable 15-step feeding control; pump can be assigned for acid, base, antifoam and substrate; **flow rate & total volume calculation
Exhaust Device type 316L stainless steel condenser

** Expansion module (FS-06-EPM) required. **




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Accessories

Every Winpact bioreactor can be configured to match the specific needs of your process. A wide range of optional accessories is available to extend control capability, enhance gas management, improve analytical precision, and support advanced fermentation or cell-culture applications. These modular components allow you to build a system that aligns perfectly with your experimental requirements—whether you're optimizing microbial expression, performing cell culture, or developing complex multi-phase processes.


Gas & Aeration Enhancements

  • O₂ Enrichment Module – Supports high-oxygen-demand processes by boosting dissolved oxygen levels beyond the limits of standard aeration.

  • Gas Mixing Station – Allows precise blending of multiple gas sources (e.g., air, O₂, N₂, CO₂) for advanced culture control.

  • MFC (Mass Flow Controller) Module – Enables accurate, automated gas-flow regulation for scalable and reproducible aeration strategies.

Analytical & Monitoring Tools

  • CO₂ Off-Gas Analyzer – Provides real-time insight into metabolic activity, respiration rates, and process efficiency.

  • DO Probes – High-accuracy dissolved oxygen monitoring for even the most oxygen-sensitive processes.

  • ORP Probes – Ideal for redox-controlled fermentations and metabolic studies.

  • pH Probes – Reliable, autoclavable sensors for long-duration culture stability and precise control.

  • Temperature Probes – Robust, quick-response sensors for accurate thermal regulation.

System Integration & Customization

  • Additional Pump Modules – For nutrient feed, acid/base addition, antifoam, or custom process inputs.

  • Gas Spargers & Micro-Spargers – Enhance mass transfer efficiency and aeration uniformity.

  • Condensers & Foam Breakers – For maintaining sterility and preventing foam-related process interruptions.

  • Mechanical Seals, O-Rings, and Vessel Hardware – Ensure long-term reliability and support routine maintenance.

From gas-phase control to advanced analytics, Winpact accessories allow you to expand and optimize your system so it performs exactly the way your process demands. Our team of experts is ready to work with you to customize a complete bioreactor setup tailored to your lab, your workflow, and your application.



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