The water is sampled
Measure automatically from the water stream or insert a manual sample. The schedule is set to suit your operation and the cartridge.
BACTOSENSE® ID + CORE · FROM BNOVATE
See more of
your water.
Two instruments.
Continuous insight.
BactoSense ID counts specific bacteria in under 60 minutes. BactoSense CORE adds automated monitoring of microbiological changes in drinking water.
Read about CORE for drinking waterDesigned and manufactured in Switzerland. Available in Norway through Houm.
01 / MICROBIOLOGICAL WATER MONITORING
< 60 minBactoSense ID · sample to result
24/7BactoSense ID · automated monitoring
Up to 4BactoSense ID · sampling points with BactoSwitch
01 · BACTOSENSE IDWater changes.
Water changes.
See it when it happens.
A lab sample tells you what happened at one moment. BactoSense ID makes it easier to follow what happens between samples.
Detect changes in bacteria levels, check how well treatment is working and get a better basis for operational decisions. Direct cell counting gives measurable concentrations you can track over time.
A complement to regulatory laboratory testing.
BACTOSENSE ID · WHAT DO YOU WANT TO TRACK?
Specific indicators. Targeted monitoring.
COLIFORMSFollow the trend.
Follow the trend.
Spot the change.
Automated, specific counting of coliforms shows how microbiological water quality develops. Use the data to follow trends and investigate deviations.
Specific reagents · Flow cytometry · Direct cell counting02 · THE TECHNOLOGY IN IDOne cell at a time.
One cell at a time.
Fully automated.
Industrial flow cytometry combined with enzymatic labelling of the target cells. Sampling and analysis run automatically.
See technical detailsTarget cells are labelled
Specific enzymes inside the target cells activate the reagents and make the bacteria measurable. Reagents come in ready-to-use cartridges.
Each cell is counted
Flow cytometry counts the cells one by one. Results can be viewed locally and integrated into existing control systems.
BACTOSENSE® CORE / DRINKING WATER
03 · A COMPLEMENTARY INSTRUMENT
BactoSense CORE
Follow your drinking water.
Spot changes early.
Automated flow cytometry gives continuous insight into microbiological changes in drinking water. Follow the water from the raw water source, through treatment and out into the distribution network.
- A broader picture
- Measure total cell count (TCC), intact cells (ICC) or active cells (ACC), depending on the cartridge.
- Automated, day to day
- From sampling to result without manual steps. An analysis takes from 20 minutes, and automatic measurements can be scheduled from every 30 minutes to every 6 hours.
- Screen and control system
- View results on the touchscreen and connect measurements to your control system via Modbus TCP, among other interfaces.
BACTOSENSE ID
Specific bacteria.
Targeted counting of coliforms and enterococci.
BACTOSENSE CORE
The microbiological picture.
Follow cell counts and changes in drinking water over time. CORE does not provide specific counts of coliforms or enterococci.
04 · IN PRACTICEFrom treatment plant
From treatment plant
to distribution network.
For professionals who need a clearer view of microbiological water quality in daily operation.
01 / BACTOSENSE IDWastewater and water reuse
Follow bacteria levels through the treatment process. Assess disinfection based on actual measurements and document developments when water is reused.
Talk to us about your plant
02 / BACTOSENSE COREDrinking water and water supply
Use CORE to follow raw water, assess changes through treatment and monitor key points in the distribution network. Detect deviations from normal cell counts and get a better basis for finding the cause.
Read about BactoSense CORE05 · BACTOSENSE ID · SPECIFICATIONS
Technical overview
For benchtop or wall mounting, with interfaces to your control system.
Download ID data sheet PDF · English · bnovate.com
- Measuring principle
- Flow cytometry
- Detection range
- 0–5,000,000 cells/mL
- Sampling
- Automatic online or manual
- Protection class
- IP65 · power supply IP67
- Dimensions (W × D × H)
- 361 × 270 × 424 mm
- Integration
- Modbus TCP, Ethernet, analogue and digital outputs
For indoor and protected outdoor use. See the data sheet for quantification range, sample conditions and cartridge-dependent measuring intervals.
BactoSwitch
Up to 4 water sources, measured sequentially with one instrument.
BactoCloud
Optional platform for remote overview, alerts and management of multiple instruments.
06 · GOOD TO KNOW
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between ID and CORE?
ID counts specific bacterial groups, such as coliforms and enterococci. CORE tracks cell counts and microbiological changes in drinking water, using a TCC, ICC or ACC cartridge. The choice depends on what you want to measure and where in the plant you need insight.
Does this replace regulatory testing?
No. BactoSense ID and CORE complement laboratory testing and provide continuous operational information. Required analyses and reporting must still be carried out according to applicable requirements.
Can BactoSense ID measure E. coli?
bNovate states that E. coli measurement is coming. Contact us for status before ordering.
How does the method differ from culturing?
The instrument counts labelled cells using flow cytometry. It does not depend on cells multiplying in a culture. Results are given as cell concentration and should be interpreted with the method and application in mind.
Can ID and CORE connect to our control system?
BactoSense ID and CORE offer Ethernet, Modbus TCP, and analogue and digital outputs, among other interfaces. BactoCloud and BactoLink are optional solutions for remote access. We can help you assess the integration.
How much maintenance does the instrument need?
Reagents come in ready-to-use cartridges. The ID and CORE data sheets specify preventive maintenance after 3 cartridges, and at least once a year. Capacity and shelf life depend on the cartridge.
NEXT STEPWhat do you need
What do you need
to know about your water?
Let us look at measuring points, indicators and integration together. Houm helps you choose between BactoSense ID and CORE, or assess how they can complement each other in your operation.