Aber Instruments
Optura® PALM
Biomass measurements in the palm of your hand
The handheld device provides total biomass readings. Designed with user-friendliness in mind, simply press the sensor against your shake flask or vessel, and receive biomass measurements within seconds. The contactless nature of the Optura® PALM significantly reduces the risk of contamination, eliminating the need to open flasks for manual cell counts.
- Contactless
- Reduce risk of contamination
- Readings in 5 seconds
- Portable
- Customizable read out
- Upload up to 16 custom biomass calibrations
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OPTURA® PALM – Handheld biomass sensor
The OPTURA® PALM is a user-friendly device to measure contactless and rapidly the biomass in your shake flask cultivations, therefore reducing the risk of contaminations.
Key features
- Non-invasive
- Reduce risk of contaminations
- Readings in 5 seconds
- Portable
- Customizable read out (Custom units)
- Upload up to 16 custom biomass calibrations
This handheld device provides on-the-spot total biomass readings. Designed with user-friendliness in mind, simply press the sensor against your shake flask or vessel and receive your measurement within seconds.
The contactless nature of the OPTURA® PALM significantly reduces the risk of contamination, eliminating the need to open flasks for manual cell counts. Increase your workflow efficiency and productivity by swiftly moving on to the next task.
The PALM works together with the PALM Connect software which is used to upload, store, and manage readings. Create custom biomass calibrations and upload them to the device for future use, allowing the device to read out in a familiar unit.
How does the OPTURA® PALM work?
The PALM is part of Aber Instruments OPTURA® product line. These devices measure the total cell density via near infrared bio-reflectance. The PALM utilizes an NIR laser which is emitted into the media. Cells in the media reflect the laser’s light back into the sensors detector resulting in a reflectance reading. An increasing reflectance reading could be correlated to an increasing biomass.
Can the OPTURA® PALM be used only on shake flasks?
The PALM can be used on a variety of different vessel types. Shake flasks, Falcon Tubes, bottles: The PALM is compatible with various vessel types and materials, as well as with a wide range of different cell types. Therefore, making it a versatile tool in your lab to gain more insights in your cultivations.
Is the OPTURA® PALM the best option to boost your shake flask cultivations? Find out and contact us!
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Technical data
Optura® PALM
| Parameter | Result |
| Wavelength | 1310 nm |
| Cell concentration range | E.coli: 0.5 - 15.5 (OD600) |
| S.cer: 3.5 x 106 - 8 x 107 cell/mL; 0.3 - 6 g/L | |
| CHO: 3 x 106 - 1.9 x 108 cells/mL | |
| Accuracy | +/- 0.2 nW or +/- 15 % system accuracy |
| Power Supply | Portable rechargeable device |
| Charged via USB port on PC/Laptop or wall plug adapter | |
| Low self-discharging NiMH batteries | |
| Ambient operating conditions | 5 - 35 °C |
| Vessel wall thickness | >4 mm (Full measurement rang up to 4 mm, reduced range up to 12 mm) |
| Performance verification | Solid verification standard |
| Laser product classification | Class 1M |
| Maximum measurement time | 7 seconds |
| Connectivity (data transfer) | USB |
| Measurement memory | 1000 readings |
Technical Service
During our business hours, our free telephone support will be glad to assist you in case of any questions. Our Technicians take care of the delivery and installation of original spare parts of the highest quality as well as certified testing, measuring, and control equipment. Our maintenance according to manufacturer specifications includes functional tests, cleaning, accuracy testing with calibration as well as a detailed report. In addition, our maintenance contracts protect your investments and reduce the total cost of ownership.
Detailed information about our support options can be found here.
ABER, based out of the UK, with an expanding 60 strong technical team pioneered the use of dielectric spectroscopy for the bioprocess and brewing industries over 30 years ago. The company’s reputation as the ‘trusted’ provider and market leader, comes from this in-depth and extensive knowledge gained through invention and innovation. ABER always prides itself in going above and beyond in customer service & support. ABER’s Dielectric spectroscopy technology, also referred to as bio-capacitance, is used successfully in the bioprocess industry to measure cell density in bioreactors.
More about ABER Instruments: www.aberinstruments.com
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