Hamilton’s Incyte-PO SU is a sensor element for biopharma processes. The Incyte-PO SU is designed to be pre-installed as an integral part of a single-use stirred or wave bag. It is optimized for welding to various bag films. It connects to the Arc Module Incyte SU for reliable measurement in single-use applications.
Product Specifications
| Measurement Principle |
Measurement Principle
Permittivity measurement of viable cell volume
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|---|---|
| Measuring Range |
Measuring Range
Permittivity: 0 to 700 pF/cm, equivalent to 5 x 10^5 to 8 x 10^9 cells/mL (mammalian)
Conductivity: 1 to 50 mS/cm |
| Precision at 25 °C |
Precision at 25 °C
Permittivity (at 1 MHz): ± 1 pF or ± 1 %
Whichever value is greater over the entire measuring range |
| Accuracy at 25 °C |
Accuracy at 25 °C
Conductivity (at 0 pF): ± 3 %
Over the entire measuring range |
| Drift at 25 °C |
Drift at 25 °C
No observable drift
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| Wet-in Time |
Wet-in Time
< 30 min (after dry storage)
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| Response Time at 25 °C |
Response Time at 25 °C
t98% < 30 s (conductivity: 1.413 to 50 mS/cm)
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| Shelf Life |
Shelf Life
24 months before irradiation
37 months after irradiation |
| Patch type |
Patch type
Overmold (See drawing)
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| Sensor Output |
Sensor Output
Electrical resistivity
Permittivity (Viable Cell Density) NTC 22 kOhm (temperature resistor) |
| Wetted Parts |
Wetted Parts
Platinum
Glass / Ceramic HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) TPE-O (LDPE) (Thermoplastic Elastomer Olefinic Base) See compliance details in Material Specification document |
| Burst Pressure |
Burst Pressure
Up to 10 barg
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| Operating Temperature Range |
Operating Temperature Range
4 to 50 °C
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| Storage Temperature Range |
Storage Temperature Range
4 to 40 °C in non-condensing environment (<85% r. H.)
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| Transport Temperature Range |
Transport Temperature Range
-30 to 60 °C (according to ASTM D4169-13)
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| Sterilization |
Sterilization
Gamma irradiation compatible (up to 50 kGy)
X-Ray irradiation compatible (up to 50 kGy) Not validated for autoclavation, Sterilization In Place (SIP), nor Cleaning In Place (CIP) |
| Chemical Resistance |
Chemical Resistance
See Chemical Resistance Guide
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Spec. Version B