BioPAT® MFCS
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.
Networking
With the networking module multiple concurrent users will be able to access current and past batches for evaluation. Enabled by either virtual environments or terminal services, the Network Module significantly reduces IT maintenance and is particularly beneficial for large installations.
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 & PAT-ability
Future modules for DoE and MVDA enable efficient bioprocess optimization and early fault diagnosis. Moreover, flexible device connectivity based on OPC® improves control of critical process parameters.
Which software is right for me?
BioPAT® MFCS is provided in two versions:
The new BioPAT® MFCS 4 is our most recent software development 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-11 compliant software package with preconfigured modules enabling plug-and-play setup of advanced SCADA functionalities.
Features & Modules | MFCS 4 | MFCS/win 3 |
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 | |
Networking | ||
Multi User Client | 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 | |
Connectivitiy | ||
OPC DA client | x (R/W) | x (R/W) |
OPC DA server | x | |
OPC AE server | x | |
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 | ||
Service & support package | x (1st year) | x |
Training | x | x |
Validation support | x | |
Supported Operating Systems | ||
Windows® 10 (32 bit | 64 bit) | x | x |
Windows® 8.1 (32 bit | 64 bit) | x | x |
Windows® 7 SP1 (32 bit | 64 bit) | x | x |
Windows® Server 2016 (64 bit) | n/a | x |
Windows® Server 2012 R2 (64 bit) | n/a | x |
Windows® Server 2008 R2 SP1 (64 bit) | n/a | x |
Both MFCS versions are constantly improved.
This table represents the functionalities of MFCS/win 3.1 and MFCS 4.6 as of June 2019.
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Minimum System Requirements
Multicore 2.5 GHz processor
4 GB memory (RAM)
DirectX 10 graphics device
Network card
50 GB hard disk space
DVD-ROM drive
15.6" monitor (1366 x 768)
Supported Operating Systems (64-bit)
Windows® 7 SP 1 / Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 10