NXTchrom is a versatile range of chromatography systems that can be configured to meet various process requirements. It offers seamless integration with different options and accommodates any column diameter. The self-contained design incorporates pumps, valves, and instruments into a single system, conveniently housed on a sturdy stainless steel frame. The system is easy to operate, thanks to the user-friendly touchscreen interface and its closed construction design allows for easy connection to the plant drain. With NXTchrom, you can efficiently carry out chromatography processes with reliability and ease.
Solutions for Purification Process
NXTchrom is a range of configurable chromatography systems designed to meet all chromatography-based process requirements and the design can handle any column diameter. We use a proven platform that allows you to integrate different options into one core platform.
With a self-contained design, the NXTchrom System incorporates pumps, valves, and instruments in a single system. The system’s control cabinets include pneumatic and electric components, and the system can be controlled using an easy-to-use touch screen interface.
Modular Concept
The platform design allows easy customization of the process chromatography system. One or more systems that meet your precise process requirements can be produced by choosing from the required options. You can choose from a variety of sensors and specify the number of valves and ports you need.
Options to choose from:
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- Additional inlet and outlet valves
- Inline filter housing (1 or 2)
- Pressure sensor (before filter or after column)
- Air sensor (after bubble trap, before pump, or both)
- Additional conductivity and temperature sensors before column)
- Additional pH sensor (before column)
- Sampling valve (after column)
- Position detectors for valves
- Steam-in-place (SIP)
- Clean-in-place (CIP)
- Gradient function (controlled either by flow rate only or by flow rate and conductivity)
Each option includes the required combination of hardware and software modules. All standard features and options have been validated on the platform.
User-Friendly Software:
The control unit uses a simple, user-friendly interface via the touchscreen for data input and programming commands. The system is shielded from unauthorized access with password protection (four levels), and all events and actions (alarms, process steps, manual commands, etc.) are recorded in accordance with cGMP guidelines. The program allows you to operate the system manually or automatically.
The automatic mode has:
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- Multiple operations
- Configurable fluid paths
- Control of inlets/outlets and column valve
- Multiple end conditions
- Pause and hold alarms
- Interactive pausing steps
- Full trend review, trend analysis, and printing from the system are all standard. Data export and configurable interfacing to external software is also included.
Hygienic Design:
All process piping and valves are made from Stainless Steel 316L (ASTM 1.4404) to conform to ASME BPE requirements. Only membrane valves have been used for the process flow path. Block body valves, compact instruments, and other devices have been used to minimize the holdup volumes. Cables and pneumatic lines are run through stainless steel conduits protecting them from damage or contamination.
The NXTchrom system can be cleaned in place with NaOH. The option for automated cleaning in place is available on request which includes a specialized program with additional valves. A Steam in Place system option is also available upon request.
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