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Retrofitting legacy chiller with CoreBoard®

Precision is everything in biotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturing—especially regarding temperature regulation.

Industry

Biotechnology

Scope

Retrofitting / IT / OT / R&D

Timeframe

1 month

Technology

  • Embedded Systems (C++)
  • IT/OT integration (MQTT/OPC UA)
  • Power over Ethernet
  • A4BEE CoreBoard®

40h

of development time

3000$+

money saved

3h

from 40 to 2°C

The client

Research unit specialized in biotechnology and life science fields. Takes care of multiple studies such as cell cultures, algae production, organ perfusion, and transplantology.

Business needs

In many biotechnological processes, temperature is a critical factor, both for the environment and the process itself. The need for dynamic temperature regulation is particularly essential, for instance, to maintain optimal conditions for algae growth. But simple regulation is not enough. We need this data to be digitized, stored and must be accessible for other devices to maintain smart processes .

The challenge

  • 01

    The tank’s contents cannot leave the vessel for temperature regulation.

  • 02

    The temperature must be regulated precisely.

  • 03

    Rapid and drastic temperature changes may occur.

  • 04

    Data must be digitized and available from control application.

Our solution

The use of a tank with a water jacket solves the issue of stationary content within the tank.

  1. Supports various cooling liquids

  2. Uniform temperature control

  3. Integrated cooling unit

  4. Smart orchestration via CoreBoard®

  5. Dynamic closed-loop regulation

Technology used

  • Embedded Systems (C++)
  • IT/OT integration (MQTT/OPC UA)
  • Power over Ethernet
  • A4BEE CoreBoard®

The outcome

The legacy chiller device has been revitalized with the integration of CoreBoard®, transforming its functionality and extending its usefulness.

  • System integration
  • Enhanced data handling
  • Improved temperature control
  • Cost-efficient upgrade
  • Powered by CoreBoard®
Felix Piątek
When I first saw the chiller, I thought, “I can’t believe someone is still using equipment like this.” The need to constantly approach the device, check if the temperature was correct, and the inability to gather data was unacceptable. Thanks to CoreBoard® and the amazing team, A4BEE proved that even equipment like this can get a second life and continue to serve effectively. Not to mention the money saved on purchasing a new device and integrating it into the system!
Felix Piątek — R&D Engineer

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