Automated Cell Culture Analyzers with Maintenance-Free Sensors

FLEX2 Basic analyzers utilize Nova’s groundbreaking MicroSensor Card™ technology to provide a fully automated cell culture analyzer that eliminates biosensor maintenance, increases analyzer speed, and reduces sample volume.
FLEX2 Basic A, full 11-test menu with automatic dilutions and extended ranges:pH, PCO₂, PO₂, Gluc, Lac, Na+, K+, Ca++, Gln, Glu, NH4+
FLEX2 Basic B, 11-test menu with standard ranges:pH, PCO₂, PO₂, Gluc, Lac, Na+, K+, Ca++, Gln, Glu, NH4+

FLEX2 Basic C, 8-test menu:pH, PCO₂, PO₂, Gluc, Lac, Na+, K+, Ca++

Maintenance free sensors

All test sensors are combined in the credit- card-sized MicroSensor Card, which uses proven Nova biosensor technology that has been validated in thousands of cell culture processes. Cards are maintenance free, and are replaceable in seconds.

Fast analysis time

Test results for the complete menu are available in less than two minutes. This is the highest throughput of any cell culture analyzer and allows for a fully automated batch analysis of a 96-well microtiter plate in just over three hours. FLEX2 Basic analyzers have a maximum daily throughput of over 700 samples per day.

Small sample volume

Sample volume is 265 µL for a full 11-test profile, enabling chemistry testing from virtually all sizes of cell culture systems.

onboard automated quality control

onboard liquid QC provides true verification of performance and saves hours of labor each week compared to manual QC testing. QC cartridges contain up to a 30-day supply of QC material.

Controls are run automatically at user-selected intervals.

Intuitive user interface with touchscreen display

• The color touchscreen is easily operated with intuitive prompts and requires minimal training.
• The most commonly used function screens can be navigated with a single click.
• Batch assignment of sample information and test panels makes programming 96-well plates and sample trays fast and eliminates errors in setup.

Cartridge-based reagent management system (RMS)

RMS reagent cartridges provide several advantages:

• Cartridge installation date, time, and lot number data are automatically recorded.
• Reagent usage and expiration are monitored.
• A self-contained, closed waste receptacle within the cartridge eliminates direct handling of waste and contact with hazardous biological materials.

Other systems can pose significant waste handling hazards to operators.