Modular instrumentation for monitoring and control of biochemical processes
US4424559A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 1981 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D27/02
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A modular instrumentation system for monitoring and control of biochemical processes, and in particular of fermentation processes is provided. The system includes a plurality of function monitoring and control modules each including a microprocessor and associated memory devices, manual input devices and an interface for the receipt of sensor signals and the transmission of control signals. The modules for a plurality of functions have substantially common design and are adapted for relatively quick conversion to another function. The system may include an instrument console adapted to receive a plurality of the function monitoring and control modules as well as incorporating provision for sensor inputs, power inputs, one or more recorders, one or more pumps and/or an interface for an external computer. The back plane of the console is provided with a conductor array interconnecting the various modules, power supply, pumps, recorders, sensor inputs and external computer interface and incorporates provision for the plug-in connection of the respective modules therewith.
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