Product overview
SmartCen is not a centrifuge defined by a single speed or capacity. It is a centralised control and monitoring system for Herolab centrifugation workflows, designed to improve process visibility, data integrity and consistency in controlled operations.
System capabilities
| Item | Specification or description |
|---|---|
| System type | Centralised control and monitoring system for centrifuges |
| Operational visibility | Central view of centrifugation processes and instrument status |
| Process control | Remote visibility and central supervision; the available control scope is project-specific |
| Data handling | Structured capture and retention of run data for documentation and traceability |
| Alarm management | Status and alarm awareness; notification and interlock behaviour depends on configuration |
| Workflow support | Less manual recording and intervention for more consistent routine sample handling |
| Compatibility | Herolab centrifuges and connected-laboratory solutions; supported models and interfaces are confirmed per project |
Key features
- Centralises centrifuge status and process information to reduce instrument-by-instrument checks.
- Supports data-integrity-oriented records and traceable workflows.
- Provides faster access to instrument status, alarms and run progress.
- Reduces manual recording and intervention to improve repeatability and routine consistency.
- Can form part of digital, connected and documentation-intensive quality environments.
Data integrity and workflow
SmartCen focuses on real-time visibility, central monitoring, alarm awareness and automated data capture to provide clearer operational records and process evidence for regulated or quality-driven laboratories. Audit trail, user access, interfaces and validation requirements are confirmed per project.
Applications
For pharmaceutical, biotechnology, quality-control and testing laboratories, and connected laboratories seeking central management of multiple centrifuges and improved process traceability.
Configuration note
SmartCen is configured by centrifuge model, instrument count, network conditions, user access, data interfaces and validation requirements. The main image shows a HiCen XL + SmartCen configuration example; final scope is defined in the Labsun project-confirmation document.