BioPAT® MFCS SCADA Software
Developed for the Process – Designed for You!
BioPAT® MFCS enables you to incorporate a new standard in bioprocess data management. Its efficient data acquisition and trend monitoring make it an ideal tool for both R&D and process development. The latest Sartorius BioPAT® MFCS is our most recent development of stable and robust systems to ensure the highest process reliability – all backed by our expertise since 1986.
Clear Composition and Design
Experience the attractive and modern software design of BioPAT® MFCS. The intuitive workflow facilitates your daily tasks and its amazingly simple navigation allows rapid access to all the process-relevant information.
Cutting-edge and Compatible Technology
BioPAT® MFCS is compatible with the latest off-the-shelf hardware and software. Quickly collect your data and store it safely in the searchable SQL-database. You will benefit from high performance, scalability and high availability.
Sartorius Service and Support
The Sartorius Service will help you to get the maximum out of your new BioPAT® MFCS. Extensive email support and the possibility to download the most recent version with the latest functionality will ensure reliable operation and easy handling.

Upgradable with Upcoming Modules
Additional modules for the adaptation of BioPAT® MFCS to your individual process requirements will be available in the near future.
GMP compliance
Rely on our comprehensive and long-standing experience with computer system validation. BioPAT® MFCS will support all requirements to achieve full compliance with 21 CFR Part 11.
Chemometrics
Future modules for DoE and MVDA enable efficient bioprocess optimization and early fault diagnosis.
Which version is right for me?
BioPAT® MFCS is provided in two versions:
The new BioPAT® MFCS 4 is our most recent software development with an intuitive modern user interface for reliable data acquisition, effective trend monitoring and supervisory control of all Sartorius Biostat®, Sartoflow®, Certomat® and Flexact® instruments.
In contrast the proven BioPAT® MFCS | Win is a feature rich, fully 21CFR Part 11 compliant software package with preconfigured modules enabling Plug & Play setup of advanced SCADA functionalities.
Features & Modules | MFCS 4 | MFCS/win 3 |
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Basic | ||
Data acquisition and storage | x | x |
Supervisory control | x | x |
Process value alarms | x | x |
Process value simulation | x | x |
Configuration management | x | x |
Sample data management | x | x |
Calculations | x | x |
Advanced charting | x | x |
Advanced | ||
Recipe control according to ISA-88.01 | x | x |
Networking | ||
Multi User Option | x | x |
GMP & User Management | ||
21 CFR Part 11 compliance | x | |
User management | x | |
Others | ||
Replication manager | n/a | x |
Integrated Design of Experiments (DoE) | x | |
Integrated Multivariate Data Analysis (MVDA) | x | |
Advanced Reporting | x | |
Virtualized Environment | x | x |
Connectivity | ||
OPC DA Client | x (R/W, Classic & UA) | x (R/W, Classic) |
OPC Classic DA Server | x * | x |
OPC UA Server (DA & AC) | x | |
OPC Classic AE Server | x * | x |
* requires an optional UA gateway | ||
General | ||
Number of supported process units | up to 24 | up to 16 |
Minimum data export interval | 0.5 s | 1 s |
Database management | Microsoft® SQL | Microsoft® Access |
User interface languages | EN, DE, ZH, FR, ES, IT | EN |
Training & Support | ||
Training | x | x |
Validation Support | x |
Both BioPAT® MFCS versions are regularly improved.
This table represents the functionalities of BioPAT® MFCS | Win 3.1 and BioPAT® MFCS 4.8 as of 30th June 2020.
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BioPAT® MFCS Supporting Materials
BioPAT® MFCS - The New Standard in Bioprocess Data Management
- English | BioPAT® MFCS - The New Standard in Bioprocess Data Management PDF | 7.2 MB
- German | BioPAT® MFCS - Der neue Standard für die Datenverwaltung von Bioprozessen PDF | 4.0 MB
- French | BioPAT® MFCS - La nouvelle norme dans la gestion des données de bioprocédés PDF | 4.0 MB
- Spanish | BioPAT® MFCS - El nuevo estándar para la gestión de datos en bioprocesos PDF | 4.1 MB
- Chinese | BioPAT® MFCS - 生物工艺过程数据管理新标准 PDF | 4.1 MB
Minimum System Requirements for BioPAT® MFCS 4:
Server & Client Standalone Installation
4-core 2.5 GHz processor
8 GB memory (RAM)
DirectX 10 graphics device (1 GB)
Network card (1 GB)
50 GB hard disk space
15.6“ monitor (1366 × 768)
Multi User Installation
Client
4-core 2.5 GHz processor
4 GB memory (RAM)
DirectX 10 graphics device (1 GB)
Network card (1 GB)
50 GB hard disk space
15.6“ monitor (1366 × 768)
Server
8-core 2.5 GHz processor
16 GB memory (RAM) +
2GB per Terminal Server session
Network card (1 GB)
250 GB hard disk space RAID 1 or 5
Supported Operating Systems (64-bit)
Windows® 8.1 Pro and higher
Windows® 10 Pro and higher
Windows® Server 2016 / 2019
Minimum System Requirements for BioPAT® MFCS | Win 3.1
Intel Core i3 or higher
Main Memory 8 GB (minimum: 4 GB)
Hard disk 500 GB (minimum 250 GB)
Graphic card
Supported Operating Systems:
Windows® 7 (32bit & 64bit)
Windows® 10 Pro and higher (32bit & 64bit)
Windows® Server 2008 R2 Sp1
Windows® Server 2012 R2
Windows® Server 2016