Key Features

• Ultra Pure Water production for perfect analysis
• Compact housing
• Big touchscreen
• Remote service module
• Menus and wizards easy to use and mistake avoiding
• Fixed and flexible dispenser
• Easy access for cartridge exchange

Overview

Designed for the production of ultra pure water out of permeate water.

The Astacus² system is designed for the production of ultra pure water out of permeate from a reverse osmosis or deionised water source.

The Astacus² water purification system is available in different configurations (Reagent, Analytical & LifeScience) to meet the specific requirements of ultra pure water for various applications:

• Analytical: Includes UV lamp for low TOC value.
• Life Science: Includes UV lamp and Ultrafiltration Module for low TOC and low endotoxin values.

An optionally integrated TOC sensor allows the user to monitor the TOC content permanently online.

Additionally, the Astacus² can be configured as a bench-top or bench-integrated system with an external panel, or as a wall-mounted system (with inclined display).

The system also features μS-control, which checks the conductivity of feed water to protect the cartridges from inappropriate feed water. If the conductivity is too high, the water flow will be rejected.

Main Technical Specifications

• Resistivity/Conductivity: 18.2 MOhm x cm | 0.055 µS/cm; Type I
• Production rate: Max. 2 L/min
• Total Organic Carbon (TOC):
  • < 10 ppb (Reagent)
  • < 5 ppb (Life Science)
  • < 3 ppb (Analytical)

Technical Specifications

• Ultra pure water quality: 0.055 µS/cm; Type I
• Resistivity: 18.2 MegaOhm/cm
• Total Organic Carbon (TOC): < 10 ppb (Reagent), < 5 ppb (Life Science), < 3 ppb (Analytical)
• Flow rate: 2 L/min (1.5 L/min*)
• Bacteria: < 1 cfu/mL
• Particulate: > 0.2 µm less than 1 particulate/mL
• Pyrogen (endotoxins): < 0.001 EU/mL*
• RNAse: < 1 pg/mL*
• DNAse: < 5 pg/mL*
• Dimensions, Weight, Power: 297 x 340 x 535 mm, 16-20 kg, 110-230 V

Feed Water Requirements

• Type of feed water: Reverse osmosis (RO) water or deionized (DI) water
• Feed water conductivity: < 10 µS/cm
• Inlet pressure: 0 to 1.5 bar
• Total Organic Content (TOC): < 50 ppb
• Temperature: 5 to 25 °C