Summary of Contents for Aber FUTURA neo
- Page 1 FUTURA neo System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 FUTURA System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 www.aberinstruments.com...
- Page 2 International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. Aber Instruments Ltd is not responsible for printing or clerical errors. As research and development is a continual process, Aber Instruments ...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
2.3.4 Software 16 FuturaTool 16 FUTURA SCADA 16 2.4 Summary 17 3 Quick Setup Guide 18 3.1 Typical System Checklist 18 FUTURA neo System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 www.aberinstruments.com ... - Page 4 5 FUTURA System Components 22 5.1 FUTURA neo Head Amplifier 22 5.1.1 FUTURA neo Aftercare 23 How to Store Your FUTURA neo 23 How to Clean Your FUTURA neo 23 5.1.2 Firmware Upgrades 24 ...
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Page 5: Futura Connect
44 Modbus 45 6.2 Zeroing 46 6.2.1 Zeroing Using FuturaTool 46 6.2.2 Zeroing Using Modbus 46 6.2.3 Zeroing Using FUTURA Connect 46 FUTURA neo System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 www.aberinstruments.com ... - Page 6 70 THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY IN THE FOLLOWING CIRCUMSTANCES: 70 12.1 Limited Liability Statement 71 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 71 CONTACT INFORMATION 71 FUTURA neo System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 www.aberinstruments.com ...
- Page 7 74 13.1.10 Warning 74 13.1.11 Termination 74 13.1.12 General 74 13.1.13 Open Source Software 75 14 Document Revision History 76 FUTURA neo System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 www.aberinstruments.com ...
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Page 8: Product Safety And Emc Regulatory Information
This product has been tested and complies with EU Directives 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage), 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic Compatibility), and 2011/65/EU (RoHS as amended by EU 2015/863). For a list of standards, refer to our EU DoC that can be found by contacting Aber Instruments on +44 (0)1970 636300 or emailing support at support@aberinstruments.com... -
Page 9: Great Britain
Great Britain This product also complies with the following Statutory Instruments. For a list of standards, refer to our UK DoC or contact Aber on the above for EU DoC. SI 2016 No. 1101 The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016* ... -
Page 10: Generic Product Label Identification
Power supply ratings are 24 V DC at 2.5 A. Negative is connected to the outer contact and centre pin is connected to the positive supply on this terminal. Use only Aber Instruments supplied Power Supply Unit SPU61A-108-ABER with this product. USB ... -
Page 11: Futura Connect 1, Futura Connect 4 And Futura Connect Xtra
Do not use or continue to use the equipment if it shows any signs of being defective, overheating, or if it has been modified by anyone other than Aber Instruments Ltd. Do not operate the equipment with any part of its ... -
Page 12: Introduction
About This Manual The aim of this manual is to provide both a practical guide to setting up your FUTURA neo system and a comprehensive reference for each element of the FUTURA neo system. If you are familiar with our technology and general software installation, we recommend that you read the rest of ... -
Page 13: Concepts
Aber’s patented technology converts capacitance into a live biomass reading, typically cells/ml or g/l for Spun Solids dry weight. However, other units can be derived from the raw capacitance measurements; these may be ... -
Page 14: System Components Overview
Below is a summary of the components that make up your system. A full description of each component can be found in Chapter 5 . FUTURA neo System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 www.aberinstruments.com ... -
Page 15: Probe
Aber has a range of re-usable and single use probes and electronics in a range of different shapes and sizes to suit different applications. Please contact Aber sales for more information. ... -
Page 16: Futura Connect Xtra
A single FUTURA channel is supported. The plug-in module supersedes the direct Modbus interface and current loop connections. FUTURA neo System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 www.aberinstruments.com ... -
Page 17: Software
You should have received a USB flash drive with your FUTURA system. This contains a copy of FuturaTool (for system configuration) and FUTURA SCADA (if purchased; for data logging and real time measurements). If this is missing from your package, please contact Aber or your authorised distributor for assistance. FuturaTool ... -
Page 18: Summary
Summary ● Aber FUTURA is a complete instrument; it has all the biomass monitoring processing power of other monitors contained within a small lightweight housing. ● It can be directly mounted onto the probe or connected via a small preamplifier. ... -
Page 19: Quick Setup Guide
Quick Setup Guide This section assumes the user is familiar with Aber technology and also the installation of software within the Microsoft windows framework. Details on the workings of Aber technology and the installation of software are ... -
Page 20: Getting Started
Check all items for signs of damage. If you suspect an item to be damaged, or if anything appears to be missing, contact the shipper and Aber or your local distributor within three days of receipt of the shipment. ... -
Page 21: Power → Futura Connect
USB cable provided to connect the FUTURA Connect to a spare USB port on the PC. If connecting the FUTURA Connect to a computer for the first time, please allow extra time for it to be registered by the PC before attempting to connect to the device using Aber software. ... -
Page 22: System Check
FuturaTool software and a set of signal simulators can be used to perform a system check to ensure that your FUTURA system is functioning correctly. Please refer to the FuturaTool User Manual (Aber part number 2860-09) for further details. ... -
Page 23: Futura System Components
FUTURA neo Head Amplifier The fourth generation FUTURA neo, (Aber part number: 5360-00), is a digital system and delivers technical improvements through higher signal-to-noise ratio and reduced temperature drift. The neo is also specifically designed for use with single use bioreactors. ... -
Page 24: Futura Neo Aftercare
This section describes how to look after and maintain your FUTURA neo Head Amplifier. How to Store Your FUTURA neo If you need to store your FUTURA neo for any significant time, place it in its original protective packaging and store it in a cool, dry, dark place. ... -
Page 25: Firmware Upgrades
Firmware Upgrades Below are instructions to update the firmware in your FUTURA neo. You should only update the firmware in your FUTURA neo if you have been instructed to do so by Aber or your authorised distributor. ... - Page 26 If FuturaTool is connected to a FUTURA that has no firmware or has experienced a failed update, it will automatically display the System Update screen. The FUTURA can then be updated using valid firmware. If this completes successfully, the FUTURA will be usable again; if it does not complete, contact Aber Instruments for further information. ...
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Page 27: Earthing The Futura
FUTURA’s casing should be securely bonded to the Dedicated Plant Ground using an Aber earth strap cable. Earth strap kits are available from Aber as an optional extra to facilitate the correct ground connection (Aber part number 2000190). Contact Aber sales if you require such a kit. ... -
Page 28: Futura Neo Probes
FUTURA neo Probes FUTURA neo probes are for dedicated use with the FUTURA neo and are provided fitted by your bag manufacturer. FUTURA neo probe with easy-release push/pull connector All wetted parts are USP class VI compliant and certificates are available for all probes. Each probe contains a ... -
Page 29: Probe Calibration
5.2.1 Probe Calibration The neo single use probes undergo a calibration process in the Aber factory before being packaged. Your probe comes pre-calibrated from Aber. The factory calibration should not be confused with “Calibrating the Biomass Reading to the units you want”, as described in section 6.4 ... -
Page 30: Futura Connect
● Supplies power to all connected FUTURA-probe combinations. ● Connects to a PC running Aber software via an integrated USB 2.0 port. ● Connection to third party equipment using 4-20 mA Current Loop outputs, two loops per FUTURA channel. ... -
Page 31: Power Supply
The FUTURA Connect has an external power supply unit that converts mains electricity into the 24 V DC required by the FUTURA Connect to operate. These units are in the form of a small black plastic box with Aber branding on ... -
Page 32: Connections
FUTURA Connect 1 and Connect Xtra units and on the rear of FUTURA Connect 4 units. The diagrams below show the front and rear panels of a FUTURA Connect 4 as an example: FUTURA neo System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 www.aberinstruments.com ... - Page 33 FUTURA range. The remainder of this section is therefore split into the different features found on all FUTURA Connects. FUTURA neo System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 www.aberinstruments.com ...
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Page 34: Power Connector
Power Connector All FUTURA Connects feature a screw lock power socket suitable for use with the external power supply unit, Aber part number: 2885-35. Simply push the power supply jack plug into the power socket on the FUTURA and tighten ... -
Page 35: Usb Connector
The USB socket is used for connecting to a PC running Aber software (FuturaTool or FUTURA SCADA). The USB socket used is a high insertion force version (hence the orange colour), meaning that it is less likely to become ... -
Page 36: Modbus Connection
For further details on using Modbus please refer to Chapter 8 of this manual. The Modbus pinouts for each FUTURA Connect model are detailed in section 5.3.4 below. FUTURA neo System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 www.aberinstruments.com ... -
Page 37: Pinouts For Current Loops
This allows the device receiving the Current Loops to ascertain whether the signal has been lost due to an unplugged FUTURA (gradual drop in current) or a disconnected FUTURA Connect (immediate drop in current). FUTURA neo System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 www.aberinstruments.com ... -
Page 38: Futura Connect 4
FUTURA (gradual drop in current) or a disconnected FUTURA Connect (immediate drop in current). FUTURA Connect 4 pinout for Current Loops FUTURA neo System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 www.aberinstruments.com ... -
Page 39: Pinouts For Modbus
D- terminal is the Modbus Data-. Once wired up, push the Phoenix connector into the Modbus/Current Loop socket on the back of the FUTURA Connect. FUTURA neo System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 www.aberinstruments.com ... -
Page 40: Futura Connect Aftercare
Use a soft slightly damp cloth to carefully clean the FUTURA Connect. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline cleaner, scouring powder, solvent or other cleaning agents. These will damage the enclosure. The same applies to the external power supply unit. FUTURA neo System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 www.aberinstruments.com ... -
Page 41: Aber Cables
If you see such an error message, you should disconnect the FUTURA from your system completely and request assistance from your distributor or Aber. Not all issues will be automatically detected and routine manual checks should be carried out. ... -
Page 42: Cable Types
FUTURA Extension Cable (FHAX) FUTURA Bulkhead Cable (FHABX) Important: Retain the protective cap. Do not remove the ferrite core from the cable. FUTURA neo System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 www.aberinstruments.com ... -
Page 43: Measurement Options
Measurement Modes - Description The FUTURA can be used with a variety of different cell suspensions and Aber provides optimised preset measuring modes for common cultures. A custom measurement mode is also provided for tailoring the FUTURA to ... -
Page 44: Microbial Mode
0.1 pF/cm resolution on the instrument typically represents 10 cells/ml, or 0.5 grams per litre. Custom Mode You can adjust any settings in this mode. It is mainly used for experimentation and with guidance from Aber Instruments' support staff. Signal Simulator Mode ... -
Page 45: Selecting A Measurement Mode
To change the Measurement Mode used, press the Edit Measurement Mode button in the Measurement Settings area of the System Setup tab. You should now see the following screen: FUTURA neo System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 www.aberinstruments.com ... -
Page 46: Modbus
6.1 above). Rocker Filter: For single use probes; Get in touch with ABER Instruments for further details. These settings will be stored in the FUTURA itself and used for both Modbus and Current Loop output measurements when connected to a FUTURA Connect (not inc. Connect Xtra). ... -
Page 47: Zeroing
Press and hold the recessed button located next to the FUTURA socket in question. When zeroing a FUTURA the status indicator will flash red and green. Release the button when the indicator turns red to indicate that the zero is complete. FUTURA neo System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 www.aberinstruments.com ... -
Page 48: Polarisation Correction
Note: the zero functionality has been improved in FUTURA Connect hubs. If you have an older FUTURA Connect, the zeroing may not perform as described above. Please contact Aber to arrange a firmware upgrade to your FUTURA Connect if you are having difficulty zeroing using the above method. ... -
Page 49: Calibrating The Biomass Reading To The Units You Want
Calibrating the Biomass Reading to the units you want If required, the Aber measurement (pF/cm) can be converted to other units of measurements (cells/ml, OD, dry weight etc.) using a calibration factor. This is a relatively straightforward procedure. Typically, here are the steps ... -
Page 50: Using Current Loops
1. Please refer to your PLC or system controller manual for instructions. 3. Connect the FUTURA Current Loop outputs to the Current Loop inputs on the receiving system. See below for further instructions. FUTURA neo System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 www.aberinstruments.com ... -
Page 51: Current Loops Using A Futura Connect
Note that this feature is not supported by Connect Xtra units If using a FUTURA Connect you will need to use FuturaTool software to configure its Current Loop outputs. Please refer to the FuturaTool User Manual (Aber part number 2860-09) for configuration instructions. ... -
Page 52: Using Modbus Rtu
Data is transmitted over EIA RS-485, which specifies differential twisted pair cable up to 1200 metres in length. The message format for Modbus RTU is shown overleaf. Note that only a subset of Modbus functions are supported. FUTURA neo System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 www.aberinstruments.com ... -
Page 53: Futura Modbus Memory Map
0x06 Write Single Register 0x08 Diagnostics 0x10 Write Multiple Registers 0x0E / 0x2B Read Device Identification FUTURA neo System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 www.aberinstruments.com ... - Page 54 Measurement settings Readings FUTURA/Probe information Serial Numbers Note: 32-bit floats in the table below are IEEE754 format 32-bit floating point values. FUTURA neo System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 www.aberinstruments.com ...
- Page 55 Units: user defined (cells/ml) Yes CPM Write Scaling: top 2 bytes of 4 byte (32 bit float – msb) floating point number FUTURA neo System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 www.aberinstruments.com ...
- Page 56 A change from 0 to 1 triggers an Manually Write increase of 1 to the Autoclave count of the attached probe. FUTURA neo System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 www.aberinstruments.com ...
- Page 57 ASCII characters. 58 Firmware ver. Read The two bytes are individual (Characters 13 + 14) ASCII characters. FUTURA neo System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 www.aberinstruments.com ...
- Page 58 Read Conductivity, float 196-197 C[24] Read Capacitance, float 198-199 G[24] Read Conductivity, float FUTURA neo System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 www.aberinstruments.com ...
- Page 59 38400 Parity Register (Address 3): Register value Parity 0 None 1 Odd 2 Even FUTURA neo System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 www.aberinstruments.com ...
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Page 60: Troubleshooting
FUTURA and probe are located as far as possible from any large electrical machinery. Optional earth strap kits are available from Aber to further mitigate this issue; ensure that the FUTURA casing is properly and securely ... -
Page 61: Futura Busy (E02 Error)
FUTURA. Please refer to the System Setup > Zero & Clean Functions section of the FuturaTool User Manual (Aber part number 2860-09) to enable the Zero button using FuturaTool. ... -
Page 62: Technical Specifications
Wetted Materials Makrolon Rx2530, Platinum 99.99 %, Dymax 1180-M-UR Approvals USP class VI & FDA for all wetted materials, factory calibration FUTURA neo System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 www.aberinstruments.com ... -
Page 63: 10.2 Futura Neo Head Amplifier
Better than ±1 % over 100 pF/cm Precision <±0.5 pF/cm, no filter active. Power Supply 24 V DC power is typically supplied by an Aber Hub running on 100 V AC to 240 V AC mains Environmental IP64 rated ... -
Page 64: Futura Connect
Electrical Safety For SAFETY reasons must ONLY use Aber external power supply, part number 2885-35. Only AC mains power cord supplied by Aber Instruments may be used with the Desktop mains power supply. Approx Enclosure ... -
Page 65: 10.3.2 Futura Connect Xtra Specifications
Electrical Safety For SAFETY reasons must ONLY use Aber external power supply, part number 2885-35. Only AC mains power cord supplied by Aber Instruments may be used with the Desktop mains power supply. Approx Enclosure ... -
Page 66: Detailed Theory Of Operation
ε’ and its conductivity σ’, which are related to C and G by: ′ (1) σ ∙ ′ (2) ε ∙ Aε FUTURA neo System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 www.aberinstruments.com ... -
Page 67: Beta Dispersion
After correction for the frequency-independent background permittivity (or capacitance) of the suspending medium, a graph of vs. log f (the logarithm of the measuring frequency in Hz) has the appearance of an ′ ε FUTURA neo System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 www.aberinstruments.com ... - Page 68 operational definition of biomass as bio-volume is appropriate. The FUTURA effectively measures bio-volume, i.e. FUTURA neo System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 www.aberinstruments.com ...
- Page 69 ● Output the data in a user defined unit like mg/ml after calibration against the method chosen by the user (e.g. cell dry weight) FUTURA neo System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 www.aberinstruments.com ...
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Page 70: Conductivity
The FUTURA will accurately measure capacitance in media with conductivity up to 40 mS/cm. Values up to 80 mS/cm require a different probe (also providing up to 800 pF/cm capacitance range) and this can be supplied if required. FUTURA neo System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 www.aberinstruments.com ... -
Page 71: Limited Warranty And Disclaimer
Limited Warranty and Disclaimer Aber Instruments warrants that for one year from the date of shipment that the Aber Instruments systems will substantially perform in accordance with the User Documentation. The terms of this Agreement do not affect or ... -
Page 72: Limited Liability Statement
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. The parties agree that Aber Instruments Limited total cumulative liability to User for direct damages for all causes under this Agreement shall not exceed £2,000,000 UK STERLING POUNDS or the price paid for the system ... -
Page 73: Software Licences
created by Aber Instruments Limited. If the SOFTWARE is part of a suite product, the term SOFTWARE means all of the applicable ABER INSTRUMENTS software programs comprising the applicable suite (including all accompanying ... -
Page 74: Registration
Support is offered by Aber instruments Limited on the express understanding that you have paid the appropriate annual Support Licence fee to Aber Instruments Limited. By paying the licence fee you understand and agree that the support for the SOFTWARE will only continue for the time specified in your purchase order for the Support ... -
Page 75: Distribution Requirements
Instruments Authorized Application. 13.1.10 Warning (1) ABER INSTRUMENTS PRODUCTS ARE NOT DESIGNED WITH COMPONENTS AND TESTING FOR A LEVEL OF RELIABILITY SUITABLE FOR USE IN OR IN CONNECTION WITH SURGICAL IMPLANTS OR AS CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN ... -
Page 76: 13.1.13 Open Source Software
ABER INSTRUMENTS acknowledges that the authors of any relevant open-source software will not, under any circumstances, be liable to ABER INSTRUMENTS for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, including lost profits, arising out of connection with or use of any open-source software and its ... -
Page 77: Document Revision History
Minor styling changes. Removed Connect 8. TW 03 03/02/2021 Updated Pages with PSU rating to 100-240VAC. PT 04 10/05/2021 Updated EMC statement and SLA. TW FUTURA neo System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 www.aberinstruments.com ... - Page 78 Notes FUTURA neo System User Manual Part Number: 5360-09-04 www.aberinstruments.com ...
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