The new BioPAT MFCS 4 Developed for the Process Designed for You! turning science into solutions Page 1
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Overview BioPAT MFCS 4 from basic data acquisition to advanced process automation Modern and intuitive SCADA solution for reliable data acquisition, efficient monitoring and advanced recipe control Easy start with ANSI-88 recipes to realize complex process strategies Integrate PAT sensors and analyzers to enhance process understanding Page 3
Product Family Scalable turn-key SCADA solution for reliable data acquisition, monitoring and control of SU and MU upstream and downstream processes BioPAT MFCS 4 BioPAT MFCS/win 3 Configurable plug & play software for supervisory control, advanced automation and to capture, store and visualize data 21 CFR Part 11 compliant central platform for real-time data and historians of process, analytical and sampling data R&D, early PD Late PD Production Page 4
Product Family Features and modules for the BioPAT MFCS product family BioPAT MFCS 4.3 Standard software for data acquisition, supervisory control and ANSI-88 automation of all BIOSTAT, CERTOMAT, SARTOFLOW and FlexAct devices. BioPAT MFCS/win 3.1 The right solution if 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, network integration or OPC server functionality is required. Page 5
Comparison Short technical comparison MFCS 4.1 MFCS 4.2 MFCS 4.3 Maximum number of units up to 24 up to 24 up to 24 Trial version (90 days) (90 days) (90 days) Windows 7 SP1 / 8 / 8.1 compatibility Windows 10 compatibility x Minimum storage / export interval 0.5 s 0.5 s 0.5 s Database management SQL Express Standard* SQL Express Standard* SQL Express Standard* Supervisory control (set points) Process value simulation Configuration documentation Absolute process value alarming x x Offline data acquisition * * * Advanced charting x * * Online & offline calculations x * * ANSI-88 Recipe control x x * OPC DA Client x x * Service & Support * optionally available new functionality Page 6
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Features The home screen - easy access to all 3 main areas of BioPAT MFCS 4 Administration Configure your MFCS system Create and update configuration data Install and configure new devices Create ANSI-88 recipes Check general system settings Monitoring Keep track of your processes Start and stop batch processes Create and modify trends Monitor and supervise variables, recipes & alarms Analysis Compare and export your process data Chart historical process data Export and store data in a file Search and filter your records Page 8
Features Highlights in the Administration of BioPAT MFCS 4 Wizard Guidance Setup assistant for devices & units Real-time device connectivity test Recipes Intuitive implementation of advanced process strategies Recipe Control module required Language Switch Switch between 6 languages EN, DE, ZH, FR, ES, IT Automatic Updates Download latest MFCS version Service & Support contract required Documentation List printouts of system configuration Calculations Estimate important bioprocess parameters Calculation module required Page 9
Features Highlights in the Monitoring area of BioPAT MFCS 4 Unit Grouping Enables direct process comparisons Joint unit actions, e.g. start/stop manual and recipe controlled batches Split View Link & synchronize trends Process diagnosis and direct comparison Multi-Monitoring Trends, ANSI-88 recipes, alarms, tables on different screens Enhanced overview and productivity Preview Tiles Quick access to running recipes, samples, trends & alarms Condensed information for better overview Samples Integrate and manage off-line sample data Sample Data module required Page 10
Features Highlights in the Analysis area of BioPAT MFCS 4 Fast Export Time-stamped export of process data Standard CSV file format Reports Review alarms of multiple processes Generate detailed alarm reports Basic Charting Chart historical process data Golden batch comparison Advanced Charting Compare live and historical batch data Charting module required Comprehensive Filtering Search and filter your records Save favorites for common tasks Page 11
Modularity Extend the possibilities of BioPAT MFCS 4 Sample Data Module Process alarming Calculation Module Recipe Control Module Charting Module OPC DA Client Module Page 12
New features Turn advanced process strategies into reality with the new Recipe Control Module Features Intuitive graphically guided configuration Drag & drop operations and phases Sequential, parallel and repeated execution of phases State and time-dependent transitions Pre-defined phase types for setpoints, feeding profiles or timers Intelligent syntax check to quickly find mistakes Benefits Improved batch-to-batch consistency Decreased risk of errors Minimized number of rejected lots Automated processing to free up operator time ANSI-88 compliant standardized automation Easy start with ANSI-88 recipes to realize complex process strategies BioPAT MFCS Recipe Control Module Page 13
New features Let the Alarm Management System take care of process limits Features Easy fault detection by immediate visual and audible alarm notifications Logging of user interactions with occurred alarms Fully adaptable configuration of limits, delays and deadbands for each process variable Print alarm lists to complement batch documents ANSI-18.2 compliant standardized alarm management Benefits Increased process safety Prevent batch failure by early detection of abnormal process behavior BioPAT MFCS Alarm Management System Page 14
New features Integrate PAT sensors and analyzers via OPC for enhanced knowledge Features Chart, store and export data from additional equipment with the OPC DA Client Module Wizard-guided configuration and connection test Import function for predefined OPC DA variables (offline editing) Benefits Implement PAT for enhanced process understanding Use additional measurement data to realize advanced process strategies BioPAT MFCS OPC DA Client Module BioPAT Trace BioPAT Xgas Page 15
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Delivery Standard delivery of BioPAT MFCS 4 Page 17
Registration Email for software registration: mfcs.software@sartorius.com Page 18
Service & Support One-year Service & Support Package for reliable system performance Direct access to Service team by e-mail mfcs.software@sartorius.com Timely response by e-mail or phone Remote desktop assistance Downloads of product upgrades & security updates Access to training webinars with subject matter experts Newsletter with update on upcoming modules BioPAT MFCS 4.0, 4.1 and 4.2 customers with an existing service & support agreement can upgrade for free to the latest release 4.3! Page 19
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Product Launches BioPAT MFCS 4 upgradeable with (upcoming) modules September 2015 BioPAT MFCS 4.1 BioPAT MFCS 4 Sample Data Module BioPAT MFCS 4 SQL Server 2012 Standard BioPAT MFCS 4 SQL Server 2012 Standard University October 2017 BioPAT MFCS 4.3 BioPAT MFCS 4 Recipe Control Module BioPAT MFCS 4 OPC DA Client Module Process value alarming September 2014 BioPAT MFCS 4.0 May 2016 BioPAT MFCS 4.2 BioPAT MFCS 4 Charting Module BioPAT MFCS 4 Calculation Module available soon BioPAT MFCS 4.x - additional features and modules Page 21
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