The AMS Alliance iCinac System Acid Monitor is a precise, high-performance instrument designed for lactic acid bacteria (L.A.B.) fermentation kinetics monitoring and reactor control. With scalable capability up to 32 channels, it allows simultaneous acidification monitoring of multiple samples, ideal for product development, quality control, and research in fermentation and dairy industries.
Product Features
- Unique solution designed for acidification activity of L.A.B.: simultaneous monitoring of pH, temperature, and Oxidation Reduction Potential (ORP)
- Uses ISM protocol digital electrodes (pH/Temp, pH/ORP/Temp)
- Scalable system: up to 32 channels with wired version
- Meets ISO 26323 | IDF 213 standards for dairy cultures’ acidification activity
- Each electrode/channel independently monitored for full control and insight
- Easy-to-use software with real-time automatic configuration and module detection
- Controls heating baths, peristaltic pumps, circulators via optional external control module, creating a multi-position bioreactor platform
How it Works
Lactic Acid Bacteria
Lactic Acid Bacteria (L.A.B.)’s main function is to produce Lactic Acid. Additionally, L.A.B. contributes to the flavor, texture, and nutritional value of fermented foods through production of aroma components. L.A.B. is also used as adjunct cultures, production or degradation of exopolysaccharides, lipids and proteins, production of nutritional components such as vitamins, and used as functional cultures. L.A.B. promotes therapeutic effects and is used for probiotics. In addition, L.A.B. contributes to the inhibition of spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms and thus, is used as bio-protective cultures.
iCinac Operation
The iCinac, when used as a L.A.B. activity and kinetics monitoring system, works by measuring pH and temperature in each reactor cell and this is represented as a pH vs. time, Temperature vs. Time, and ORP vs. Time series of graphs.
Users can then:
- Compare the curve (kinetics) to their defined Gold Standard or specific kinetics to see if the tested batch behaves as expected – e.g. as a quality control step, in compliance with ISO26323,
- Analyze new ferment strains kinetics and behavior under specific conditions,
- Develop inter comparison studies between batches, strains, external conditions, and more.
The iCinac, when used as a Fermentation L.A.B. bioreactor controller, not only monitors and records pH, Temperature and ORP (optional) in each reactor, but it also controls external systems through digital and analog outputs, such as peristaltic pumps, heating circulators, and others based on time and pH values. This allows the user to have a reactor that follows not only specific temperature-based programs, but also have automated adjustment of pH values as per the pre-programmed pH kinetics.
It ensures specific kinetics and behaviors are followed within each reactor, hence converting iCinac into a laboratory and pilot scale multi-bioreactor platform with complete monitoring, recording and control of external systems.
Experiments can be easily set up for iCinac wired:
- Turn on the iCinac
- Connect all required cables and electrodes
- Perform the calibration of all electrodes (pH calibration should be run before each experiment as per the defined protocol)
- Insert the electrode in the dedicated bioreactor and adjust the bioreactor conditions
- Start the iCinac experiment and initiate to obtain real-time data via the built-in PC
- Analyze your data at the end of the experiment
Benefits
- Ensures inter-batch kinetics consistency compliant with ISO standards
- Reduces product development timelines with reactor-scale, efficient design
- Adaptable configuration to your current and future needs
- Flexible channel and electrode number selection; add or remove electrodes as required
- Improves quality control, R&D, product development, and process optimization
Why Choose the AMS iCinac System Acid Monitor?
The AMS iCinac Series is widely used by ferment and starter culture manufacturers for product quality control and development of new cultures. It monitors the acidification activity of ferments and controls L.A.B. fermentation reactors in dairy, probiotics, and bacterial culture production. This system helps labs find the most efficient starters, check batch consistency, determine acid formation characteristics, and provides detailed insight for precise fermentation process control.
