BPC Instruments

Advanced Instruments for Biological Process Analysis

Explore automated laboratory systems for respirometry, gas volume and flow measurement, anaerobic digestion research, biodegradability testing, incubation, process monitoring, bioreactors and mechanical agitation.

Current BPC Portfolio

Laboratory Platforms from Gas Measurement to Process Simulation

The current BPC Instruments portfolio combines automated analytical platforms, gas volume and flow meters, incubation and sensor systems, laboratory bioreactors and agitation solutions for research and industrial laboratory workflows.

4Respirometer and biological process platforms
3Gas volume and flow measurement instruments
6Supporting instrument and laboratory system groups
Product Range

BPC Instruments Product Portfolio

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01 AMPTS III automated methane potential testing system
Respirometer System

AMPTS® III

An integrated platform for automated anaerobic batch fermentation testing, including biochemical methane potential (BMP), specific methanogenic activity (SMA), residual gas potential (RGP) and inhibition studies. It combines controlled incubation, mechanical mixing, gas measurement and browser-based data handling.

BMP, SMA & RGP testing 9 or 18 reactor channels Aurora™ software Automated gas recording
Key specifications
Typical applicationsBMP, SMA, RGP, inhibition, biomethane and biohydrogen studies
Channels9 or 18
Reactor volumes0.5 L, 1.0 L or 2.0 L depending on configuration
Measurement resolution2 mL or 9 mL
OperationAnaerobic batch testing
SoftwareAurora™ browser-based software
02 BioReactor Simulator III continuous anaerobic digestion system
Process Simulator

BioReactor Simulator III

A laboratory-scale platform for studying continuously fed anaerobic digestion. It allows users to compare feedstocks, loading regimes, retention time, additives and process conditions before implementing changes at larger biogas plants.

Continuous anaerobic digestion 9 parallel channels Controlled feeding & discharge Process parameter monitoring
Key specifications
Process modeContinuous anaerobic fermentation
Channels9 parallel channels
Reactor workflowFeeding, discharging and sample collection
Process monitoringSupports pH, ORP and temperature monitoring
Measurement resolution2 mL or 9 mL
SoftwareAurora™ browser-based software
03 Gas Endeavour III analytical respirometry platform
Respirometer System

Gas Endeavour® III

A flexible platform for precise monitoring of low gas production or gas consumption in biological processes. It supports applications such as animal nutrition, wastewater analysis, biohydrogen, fermentation studies, biogas research and microbial activity testing.

Low gas volume & flow 9 or 18 channels Batch & continuous workflows Multiple configurations
Key specifications
ApplicationsAnimal nutrition, wastewater, biohydrogen, fermentation and biogas research
Channels9 or 18
Measurement resolution2 mL or 9 mL
ConfigurationsStandard, Animal Nutrition, DUO, MAX and Light
OperationBatch and continuous workflows
SoftwareAurora™ browser-based software
04 BPC laboratory CSTR and high-rate anaerobic bioreactors
Laboratory Bioreactors

BPC® Bioreactors

A modular family of CSTR and high-rate anaerobic bioreactors for laboratory simulation of biogas and biofuel processes. Options include glass and stainless-steel reactors, jacketed temperature control and configurations for both low- and high-solids feedstocks.

2–20 L reactor range CSTR & high-rate reactors Glass or stainless steel Jacketed temperature control
Key specifications
CSTR options2 L, 5 L and 10 L classes
High-rate optionsUASB / EGSB and IC reactor configurations
Maximum rangeUp to 20 L
MaterialsGlass and corrosion-resistant stainless steel
Temperature controlWall-jacket heating/cooling
Gas measurementCompatible with BPC® Go
05 BPC Blue biodegradability and compostability testing system
Respirometer System

BPC® Blue

A laboratory respirometry platform for evaluating aerobic and anaerobic biodegradability of plastics, polymers, packaging materials and organic substances. Configurations support aerobic testing, anaerobic testing and combined workflows, with automated calculations and structured data handling.

Aerobic & anaerobic workflows 9 or 18 channels Compostability testing Standards-based testing
Key specifications
ConfigurationsAerobic, Anaerobic and Premium
Channels9 or 18
TestingBiodegradability and compostability
Standards supportIncludes widely used ISO, OECD and ASTM methods
Data handlingReal-time calculations and export
SoftwareAurora™ browser-based software
06 BPC Go gas volume and flow meter
Gas Volume & Flow Meter

BPC® Go

A compact automated gas volume and flow meter for wet and dry gases at laboratory scale. It provides local data storage, pressure/temperature/moisture compensation and browser-based monitoring without requiring an external computer.

2 or 9 mL resolution Automated compensation Remote browser access Calibration-free flow cells
Key specifications
Working principleLiquid displacement and buoyancy
Resolution2 mL or 9 mL
Measuring range0.2–1500 mL/h (2 mL cell) or 1–6000 mL/h (9 mL cell)
GasesNon-aggressive gases such as CH₄, CO₂, H₂ and N₂
Data capacityUp to 10 million data points
SoftwareAurora™ included
07 BPC Core multi-channel gas flow meter
Gas Volume & Flow Meter

BPC® Core

A self-contained, high-precision gas volume and flow meter array for laboratories running several low-flow experiments in parallel. Integrated data acquisition and processing allow autonomous operation with remote access from a web browser.

9 or 18 channels 2 or 9 mL resolution Autonomous operation Real-time remote access
Key specifications
Channels9 or 18
Resolution2 mL or 9 mL
OperationStandalone, no external computer required
CompensationTemperature, pressure and moisture
ApplicationsBiogas, biodegradability, nutrition, biohydrogen and emissions research
SoftwareAurora™ included
08 BPC Titan high gas flow meter
High Gas Flow Meter

BPC® Titan

A high-throughput gas volume and flow meter for large laboratory and small pilot-scale fermentation processes. It is intended for applications where gas production is significantly higher than the range of conventional low-flow laboratory meters.

Up to 360 L/h 1.5 L resolution Automated monitoring Pilot-scale applications
Key specifications
ApplicationHigh-volume fermentation gas measurement
Detection rangeUp to 360 L/h
Measurement resolution1.5 L
MonitoringReal-time gas volume and flow
CompensationTemperature, pressure and moisture
SoftwareAurora™ included
09 BPC Air laboratory incubation system
Incubation System

BPC® Air

An air-based incubation platform providing both cooling and heating for BPC respirometry workflows. It reduces the maintenance associated with water baths and can be configured for 9- or 18-channel systems.

10–60 °C operation Cooling & heating 9 or 18 channels Air-based incubation
Key specifications
Temperature range10 °C to 60 °C
Capacity9 or 18 channels depending on configuration
MediumAir-based heating and cooling
MobilityFloor-standing design with wheels
Mixing compatibilityCompatible with BPC agitation systems
UseRespirometry incubation
10 BPC Move mechanical agitators on GL45 laboratory bottles
Mechanical Agitator

BPC® Move

A compact standalone mechanical agitator for reliable mixing, dispersion and dissolution in laboratory bottles. It combines the strength of mechanical agitation with the practical bottle-based workflow commonly associated with magnetic stirring.

1–600 rpm 0.5, 1.0 & 2.0 L bottles Normal & silent modes Programmable mixing patterns
Key specifications
Rotation speed1–600 rpm; silent mode up to 220 rpm
Torque0.4 Nm
Bottle compatibility0.5 L, 1.0 L and 2.0 L standard GL45 bottles
ModesNormal and silent
Mixing optionsContinuous, intermittent, alternating direction and user-defined cycles
Display1.3-inch OLED
11 BPC DAQ sensor data acquisition unit connected to BPC Go
Data Acquisition

BPC® DAQ

A compact data acquisition unit for adding real-time analogue sensor measurements to the BPC Go platform. It enables process parameters such as temperature, pH and ORP to be logged alongside gas production data.

4 analogue sensor inputs Temperature, pH & ORP Plug-and-play integration Works with BPC Go
Key specifications
Compatible main unitBPC® Go
Analogue inputs4 × analogue sensor ports with passive/active detection
Digital input1 × RJ12
Sampling frequencyFrom 1 minute and upward
Typical parametersTemperature, pH and ORP/redox
SoftwareData stored and viewed through BPC Go / Aurora™
12 BPC Connect laboratory network coordination hub
Network Coordination Hub

BPC® Connect

A network-based coordination hub that combines multiple BPC Go units into one centrally managed system. Laboratories can monitor, control and export data from connected instruments through one Aurora interface.

Connect up to 6 BPC Go units Centralised data storage Single Aurora interface Up to 24 sensors with DAQ
Key specifications
Main functionCentral coordination for multiple BPC® Go instruments
Maximum BPC Go units6
Additional sensorsUp to 24 analogue sensors when combined with BPC® DAQ
CommunicationLocal network / Ethernet
ConnectivityEthernet and USB-A
SoftwareAurora™
13 BPC laboratory smart agitation system
Agitation Solutions

Smart Agitation Systems

A range of mechanical agitation solutions spanning standalone mixers, remotely controlled laboratory agitation systems and dedicated stirrers for bioreactors. The systems are designed to provide stronger and more reliable mixing than conventional magnetic stirring in suitable workflows.

Standalone & remote-control options Brushless DC motors GL45 bottle compatibility CSTR agitation
Key specifications
System typesBPC Move, Smart Agitation, Standard Agitation and CSTR Agitator
Bottle sizes500 mL, 1000 mL and 2000 mL for standard laboratory setups
ControlLocal or remote depending on configuration
Motor typeBrushless DC motor-based options
Reactor compatibilityLaboratory bottles and BPC CSTR bioreactors
Software controlAurora™ supported on compatible systems
Product descriptions and specifications on this page are concise summaries of the current BPC Instruments portfolio. For model-specific configuration, final technical selection and latest manufacturer documentation, use the “Manufacturer Details” link or contact BRENStech.
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