Instrument Type / Measurement
— Select type —
Air Velocity Sensor
Density Transmitter
Differential Pressure Transmitter
Dissolved Oxygen (DO)
Flow Meter
Flow Meter (Coriolis)
Flow Meter (Magnetic)
Flow Meter (Vortex)
Flow Switch
Gas Analyzer
Level Transmitter / Switch
Light Meter / Lux Sensor
Nova BioProfile
Particle Counter
pH / Conductivity Analyzer
Pressure Gauge
Pressure Transmitter
Raman Analyzer (PAT)
Scale / Balance
Speed Indicator / Tachometer
Temperature Indicator
Temperature Transmitter
Turbidity Meter
Turbidity Transmitter
UV Absorption Sensor
UV-Vis Analyzer
Valve Positioner
VCD (Viable Cell Density)
Weight (Load Cell / DP)
Flow Meter Specification Wizard
Medium
— Select medium —
Liquid
Gas
Reynolds Number Calculator — Re = (ρ × v × D) / µ
Flow Characteristics AUTO
— Calculated from Re —
Laminar Flow (Re < 4,000)
Turbulent Flow (Re ≥ 4,000)
Liquid Hardness
— Select —
Normal
Corrosive
Abrasive
Liquid Conductivity
— Select —
< 20 µS/cm (deionized, pure solvents, oils)
> 20 µS/cm (water, acids, bases, slurries)
⚠ Magnetic Flow Meters require conductivity > 20 µS/cm — Magnetic disqualified
Estimated Pressure Drop AUTO
Enter flow rate, pipe diameter, density & viscosity above
⚠ Coriolis Mass Flow Meters require pressure drop ≤ 8 psi
⚡ Recommended Flow Meter Types
Coriolis Pressure Drop Calculator
Enter process conditions to calculate ΔP and verify Coriolis suitability (≤ 8 psi)
Vortex Flow Meter — Reynolds Number & Suitability Calculator
Vortex meters require Re > 20,000 for accurate measurement — enter process data to verify
Medium
— Select medium —
Liquid
Gas
Steam
⚠ High viscosity (> 30 cP) — vortex shedding becomes unreliable. Consider Coriolis or Magnetic instead.
Reynolds Number Calculator — Re = (ρ × v × D) / µ
Calculated Reynolds Number AUTO
Enter flow rate, pipe diameter, density & viscosity above
Vortex Suitability
Awaiting calculation…
✓ Vortex — Excellent for Steam
Vortex flow meters are the preferred technology for steam measurement (saturated and superheated). They handle high temperatures, have no moving parts, and provide direct volumetric flow with built-in temperature/pressure compensation for mass flow calculation. Reynolds number is typically not a concern for steam applications as Re is almost always > 20,000 due to steam's low viscosity.
⚡
Suitable for liquids with conductivity > 20 µS/cm
Temperature Probe Specification
Sensor Type
— Select —
RTD — Pt100 (most common)
RTD — Pt1000
Thermocouple — Type K
Thermocouple — Type J
Thermocouple — Type T
Thermocouple — Type N
Thermocouple — Type S (high temp)
Thermocouple — Type R (high temp)
Thermocouple — Type B (very high temp)
Auto — recommend based on range
Thermowell Required?
— Select —
Yes — standard thermowell
Yes — wake frequency calculated (high velocity)
No — direct insertion (no thermowell)
Existing thermowell — match bore & insertion
Head / Housing Type
— Select —
DIN Form B (standard)
DIN Form BUZ (weatherproof)
Compact / integral transmitter
DIN rail-mount (remote transmitter)
Explosion-proof housing
Pressure Gauge Specification
Gauge Type
— Select —
Analog (Bourdon tube / mechanical)
Digital (electronic display)
Dial / Display Size
— Select —
2″ / 50 mm
2.5″ / 63 mm
4″ / 100 mm (standard)
6″ / 150 mm
4.5″ / 115 mm (digital common)
Accuracy Class
— Select —
Class 0.25 (test / calibration)
Class 0.5 (precision)
Class 1.0 (industrial standard)
Class 1.6 (general purpose)
Class 2.5 (utility)
Wetted Material
— Select —
316L Stainless Steel
Brass / Bronze (standard)
Monel 400
Hastelloy C-276
Inconel 625
PTFE-lined (corrosive service)
Phosphor Bronze (Bourdon tube)
Case Fill
— Select —
Dry (standard)
Glycerin filled (vibration dampening)
Silicone oil filled (wide temp range)
Mounting
— Select —
Bottom mount (stem entry)
Back mount (panel / surface)
Lower back mount (LBM)
Front flange / wall mount
U-clamp / bracket mount
Digital Gauge Options
Display Resolution
— Select —
0.001 (4+ digits — high resolution)
0.01 (4 digits — precision)
0.1 (3.5 digits — standard)
1 (3 digits — basic)
Digital Output
— None / display only —
4–20 mA (analog retransmission)
RS485 / Modbus RTU
Bluetooth (wireless data logging)
USB (data download)
Switched output (alarm / relay)
Power Supply
— Select —
Battery (field / portable)
Loop-powered (4–20 mA)
24 VDC external
Solar / energy harvesting
Data Logging?
— Select —
Yes — internal data logger
No — live display only
Temperature Indicator Specification
Indicator Type
— Select —
Analog (bimetallic / dial)
Digital (electronic display)
Sensor Type
— Select —
Bimetallic (analog only)
RTD — Pt100
RTD — Pt1000
Thermocouple — Type K
Thermocouple — Type J
Thermocouple — Type T
Thermocouple — Type N
Thermocouple — Type S (high temp)
Auto — recommend based on range
Dial / Display Size
— Select —
2″ / 50 mm
3″ / 80 mm (standard bimetallic)
5″ / 125 mm
3.5″ / 90 mm (digital common)
Stem / Probe Material
— Select —
304 Stainless Steel (standard)
316L Stainless Steel
Inconel 600 (high temp)
Hastelloy C-276
Monel 400
Titanium
Mounting / Orientation
— Select —
Back connected — straight stem
Bottom connected — straight stem
Adjustable angle (swivel)
Every angle (universal)
Surface mount / magnetic
Panel mount
Digital Indicator Options
Display Resolution
— Select —
0.01° (high resolution)
0.1° (standard)
1° (basic)
Switching Output
— None —
1 relay (single alarm / setpoint)
2 relays (high + low alarm)
Transistor / solid-state output
4–20 mA retransmission
Relay + 4–20 mA retransmission
Power Supply
— Select —
Battery (field / portable)
Loop-powered (4–20 mA)
24 VDC external
85–265 VAC universal
Data Logging?
— Select —
Yes — internal data logger
No — live display only
Light Meter / Lux Sensor Specification
Measurement Type
— Select —
Illuminance (Lux / foot-candle)
UV Irradiance (µW/cm² / mW/cm²)
PAR / PPFD (µmol/m²/s — grow light)
Luminance (cd/m²)
Multi-parameter (Lux + UV + color temp)
Application
— Select —
Cleanroom / pharma lighting validation
Workplace / OSHA compliance
HVAC / building automation
Horticulture / grow room
UV disinfection / germicidal verification
Display / screen calibration
Outdoor / solar radiation monitoring
Laboratory / photometry
Form Factor
— Select —
Handheld / portable
Fixed / wall-mount (continuous monitoring)
Remote probe with display unit
Transmitter (4–20 mA / Modbus output)
Spectral Response
— Select —
CIE Photopic (V(λ) — human eye response)
Cosine-corrected (angular response)
Broadband (200–1100 nm)
UVC specific (254 nm peak)
PAR range (400–700 nm)
Data Logging / Output
— Select —
Display only (no output)
USB data download
Bluetooth / wireless
4–20 mA transmitter output
Modbus RTU / RS485
0–10 V analog
Calibration Standard
— Select —
NIST traceable
DIN 5032 Class B
JIS C 1609 Class AA
ISO/CIE 19476
Factory calibration only
Air Velocity Sensor Specification
Sensing Technology
— Select —
Thermal anemometer (hot-wire / hot-film)
Vane anemometer (rotating)
Pitot tube / differential pressure
Ultrasonic anemometer
Cup anemometer (meteorological)
Application
— Select —
HVAC duct airflow monitoring
HVAC room / comfort monitoring
Cleanroom / LAF / BSC air velocity
Fume hood face velocity
Compressed air / industrial gas
Exhaust / stack flow
Weather station / outdoor
Wind tunnel / research
Form Factor
— Select —
Handheld / portable
Duct insertion probe (fixed)
Inline / pipe mount (flanged or compression)
Wall / room mount
Remote probe with display unit
Measurement Parameters
— Select —
Air velocity only
Velocity + temperature
Velocity + temperature + humidity
Velocity + volumetric flow (CFM / m³/h)
Multi-parameter (velocity, temp, RH, CO₂, DP)
Output / Communication
— Select —
Display only (handheld)
4–20 mA (transmitter)
0–10 V analog
Modbus RTU / RS485
BACnet (building automation)
Bluetooth / USB (data logging)
Speed Indicator / Tachometer Specification
Sensing Method
— Select —
Optical / laser (non-contact)
Magnetic pickup / proximity
Encoder (incremental / absolute)
Contact (wheel / surface speed)
Stroboscopic
Hall effect sensor
Application
— Select —
Motor / pump RPM monitoring
Conveyor / line speed
Turbine / generator speed
Fan / blower RPM
Centrifuge speed
CNC / spindle speed
Roller / web speed (surface)
Portable / maintenance
Display Type
— Select —
Panel-mount digital display
Handheld / portable
No display (transmitter / signal only)
Speed Units
— Select —
RPM (revolutions per minute)
RPS (revolutions per second)
m/min (surface / line speed)
ft/min (surface / line speed)
Hz (frequency)
Multiple units (switchable)
Output / Communication
— Select —
Display only
4–20 mA (retransmission)
Pulse / frequency output
Relay (overspeed / underspeed alarm)
Modbus RTU / RS485
4–20 mA + relay alarm
Setpoint / Alarm?
— Select —
No alarm needed
1 setpoint (overspeed OR underspeed)
2 setpoints (overspeed + underspeed)
SIL-rated overspeed protection
Density Transmitter Specification
Measurement Principle
— Select —
Coriolis (mass flow + density)
Vibrating fork / tuning fork
Vibrating U-tube (lab / process)
Nuclear / gamma densitometer (non-contact)
Microwave / RF
Differential pressure / bubbler tube
Application
— Select —
Concentration measurement (Brix, %w/w)
Specific gravity monitoring
Interface detection (oil/water, liquid/liquid)
Slurry / solids concentration
Gas density measurement
Product quality / batch release
Custody transfer (oil & gas)
Brewing / fermentation (°Plato, extract)
Medium
— Select —
Clean liquid (water, solvents, chemicals)
Viscous liquid (oils, syrups, polymers)
Slurry / suspended solids
Corrosive liquid (acids, bases)
Gas
Two-phase / multiphase
Installation
— Select —
Inline (pipe / process line)
Insertion (into tank or pipe)
Bypass / sample line
Clamp-on / non-contact (nuclear)
Tank / vessel mount
Density Range
Density Accuracy
— Select —
± 0.0001 g/cm³ (lab-grade / Coriolis)
± 0.0005 g/cm³ (high-performance)
± 0.001 g/cm³ (standard process)
± 0.005 g/cm³ (general purpose)
± 0.01 g/cm³ (basic / DP-based)
Flow Switch Specification
Sensing Principle
— Select —
Thermal dispersion (calorimetric)
Paddle / vane (mechanical)
Piston / shuttle (variable area)
Magnetic (target-type)
Ultrasonic (non-invasive)
Differential pressure (orifice-based)
Medium
— Select —
Liquid (water, chemicals, oils)
Gas / compressed air
Steam
Cryogenic fluid
Application
— Select —
Pump dry-run protection
Cooling water flow confirmation
Leak detection / low-flow alarm
Process flow verification
Safety interlock (SIL-rated)
HVAC / chiller flow proof
Lubrication oil flow
Switch Output
— Select —
SPDT relay
PNP transistor (3-wire DC)
NPN transistor (3-wire DC)
NAMUR (intrinsically safe)
Reed switch (2-wire)
4–20 mA + switch (combined)
Setpoint Type
— Select —
Fixed setpoint (factory-set)
Adjustable setpoint (field-configurable)
Teach / auto-learn setpoint
Pipe Size
— Select —
DN8–DN15 (1/4″–1/2″)
DN15–DN25 (1/2″–1″)
DN25–DN50 (1″–2″)
DN50–DN100 (2″–4″)
DN100–DN300 (4″–12″)
> DN300 (> 12″)
Turbidity Transmitter Specification (Inline / Process)
Measurement Principle
— Select —
Nephelometric 90° scatter (ISO 7027)
Ratio nephelometry (EPA 180.1 equivalent)
Absorption (transmitted light)
Backscatter (180°) — high turbidity
Combined 90° + absorption (wide range)
Application
— Select —
Drinking water treatment / filtration
Wastewater / effluent monitoring
Pharma — WFI / PW monitoring
Pharma — process / CIP verification
Food & beverage (beer, juice, dairy)
Power plant — condensate / boiler water
Semiconductor — UPW
Measurement Range
— Select —
0–1 NTU (ultrapure / WFI)
0–10 NTU (drinking water / pharma)
0–100 NTU (process water)
0–1000 NTU (wastewater)
0–4000+ NTU (slurry / sludge)
Installation
— Select —
Insertion probe (pipe / tank)
Inline flow cell
Immersion (open channel / tank)
Bypass / sample panel
Sensor Cleaning
— Select —
Manual cleaning only
Automatic wiper / brush
Ultrasonic self-cleaning
Compressed air blast
CIP / SIP compatible
Compliance / Standard
— Select —
ISO 7027 (international)
EPA 180.1 (US drinking water)
USP <645> (pharma water)
EN 27027 / DIN
No specific standard
Turbidity Meter Specification (Portable / Bench)
Form Factor
— Select —
Portable / handheld
Benchtop / laboratory
Measurement Standard
— Select —
EPA 180.1 (tungsten lamp, 90°)
ISO 7027 (IR LED 860 nm, 90°)
Dual-standard (switchable EPA/ISO)
USP <645> compliant
Measurement Range
— Select —
0–40 NTU (drinking water compliance)
0–1000 NTU (general lab)
0–4000 NTU (extended range)
0–10,000 NTU (industrial / wastewater)
Resolution
— Select —
0.001 NTU (high resolution)
0.01 NTU (standard)
0.1 NTU (basic)
Data Output
— Select —
Display only
USB data transfer
Bluetooth / wireless
RS232 / printer
Internal data logging + USB
Regulatory Use
— Select —
Drinking water compliance (EPA / WHO)
Pharmaceutical QC (USP)
Environmental monitoring
Food & beverage QC
General laboratory
UV Absorption Sensor Specification
Measurement Parameter
— Select —
UV254 nm (organic load / TOC surrogate)
UV210 nm (nitrate / NO₃⁻)
SAC254 (spectral absorption coefficient)
COD equivalent (UV-based correlation)
BOD equivalent (UV-based correlation)
TOC equivalent (UV-based)
Multi-wavelength UV (spectrometric)
Application
— Select —
Drinking water — organic monitoring
Wastewater — influent characterization
Wastewater — effluent / discharge
Pharmaceutical — WFI / PW / TOC monitoring
Surface water / environmental
Industrial process water
Food & beverage process
Installation
— Select —
Immersion probe (pipe / channel)
Flow-through cell (inline)
Bypass / sample panel
Open channel / submersible
Path Length
— Select —
0.5 mm (high concentration)
1 mm
2 mm (wastewater typical)
5 mm (standard process)
10 mm (clean water)
50 mm (ultrapure water)
Auto-adjusting / multi-path
Sensor Cleaning
— Select —
Manual only
Compressed air cleaning
Ultrasonic self-cleaning
Automatic wiper
CIP / SIP compatible
Compliance
— Select —
EN ISO 7887 (color/absorption)
DIN 38404-3 (SAC254)
EPA method equivalent
USP <643> / <645> (pharma water)
No specific standard
Scale / Balance Specification Wizard
Core Performance Specifications
Accuracy / Tolerance
— Select —
± 0.0001 g (Ultra-analytical / Micro)
± 0.001 g (Analytical)
± 0.01 g (Precision)
± 0.1 g (Standard)
± 1 g (Industrial)
Custom — specify in notes
Repeatability (Precision)
— Select —
≤ 0.0001 g (Micro/Ultra-micro)
≤ 0.001 g (Analytical)
≤ 0.01 g (Precision)
≤ 0.1 g (Standard)
≤ 1 g (Industrial)
Linearity
— Select —
± 0.0002 g (Ultra-high linearity)
± 0.001 g (Analytical-grade)
± 0.01 g (Precision-grade)
± 0.1 g (Standard)
Not critical for this application
Physical & Environmental Specifications
Pan Size / Dimensions
— Select —
Small (≤ 80 mm / analytical)
Medium (80–170 mm / precision)
Large (170–300 mm / bench scale)
Platform (300+ mm / floor scale)
Custom — specify in notes
Calibration
— Select —
Internal / Automatic (motorized weight)
External / Manual (separate calibration weight)
Both internal & external
No preference
Environmental Protection (IP Rating)
— Select —
No IP rating required (lab environment)
IP54 (dust/splash protected)
IP65 (dust-tight / water jet)
IP67 (submersible)
IP68 (continuous submersion)
IP69K (high-pressure washdown)
Draft Shield Required?
— Select —
Yes — glass draft shield (analytical)
Yes — metal/anti-static shield
No — not required
Auto-determine from readability
Operational & Compliance Specifications
Units of Measurement
Grams (g)
Kilograms (kg)
Milligrams (mg)
Pounds (lb)
Ounces (oz)
Carats (ct)
Grains (gn)
Custom units
Hold Ctrl/Cmd to select multiple
"Legal for Trade" Compliance
— Select —
NIST Handbook 44 (US)
USP 41 (US Pharmacopeia — Balances)
OIML R76 (International)
NTEP Certified (US / Canada)
EU Measuring Instruments Directive (MID)
Not required (lab / research use)
Connectivity / Data Output
RS232
USB
Ethernet
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
4–20 mA analog
Hold Ctrl/Cmd to select multiple
Usage in Flow Hood?
— Select —
Yes — balance will operate inside a flow hood / LAF
No — standard lab bench or production area
⚠ Flow hood airflow can affect analytical balance readings. Draft shield and vibration-dampening features are strongly recommended.
ALCOA+ Data Integrity Required?
— Select —
Yes — full ALCOA+ compliance required
Partial — audit trail & e-signatures only
No — not required
⚠ ALCOA+ Compliance Notice
Most standalone balances do not natively meet full ALCOA+ data integrity requirements (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate + Complete, Consistent, Enduring, Available). If the matched balance lacks built-in audit trail, electronic signatures, or tamper-proof data storage, InstruMatch™ will recommend integration software such as Mettler Toledo LabX , Sartorius Integrity , or A&D WinCT to bridge compliance.
⚡ Recommended Balance Class
pH / Conductivity Analyzer Specification Wizard
Measurement Type
— Select measurement —
pH Only
Conductivity Only
pH / Conductivity (Dual Analyzer)
1 — Process Conditions
Chemical Composition / Media
Contaminants Present?
— Select —
None / Clean process
Proteins / Biologics
Sulfides / H₂S
Heavy metals (Ag, Pb, Hg)
Oils / Grease
Suspended solids / Particulates
Multiple contaminants — specify in notes
⚠ Double-junction pH electrode recommended to prevent reference poisoning
Temperature Range
Min · Normal · Max (for ATC compensation)
Expected Conductivity Range
— Select —
Ultra-pure water (< 1 µS/cm)
Low conductivity (1–100 µS/cm)
Mid conductivity (100 µS/cm – 20 mS/cm)
High conductivity (20 mS/cm – 1 S/cm)
Very high (> 1 S/cm — concentrated acids/bases)
Flow Rate / Velocity
— Select —
Static / batch tank
Low flow (< 0.5 m/s)
Moderate (0.5–3 m/s)
High flow (> 3 m/s) — risk of scouring
Highly variable / intermittent
Fouling / Coating Risk
— Select —
None — clean process
Light — occasional buildup
Moderate — regular CIP needed
Heavy — grease/solids/scaling
2 — Sensor Requirements
pH Sensor Technology
— Select —
Glass electrode (standard — most versatile)
Double-junction glass (for contaminated media)
ISFET / Solid-state (non-glass, food/pharma safe)
Antimony electrode (HF / strong acid)
No preference — recommend based on application
Conductivity Sensor Technology
— Select —
2-Electrode / Contacting (pure water, low µS)
4-Electrode / Contacting (wide range, mid-high)
Toroidal / Electrodeless (harsh chemicals, coating)
No preference — recommend based on range
pH Sensor — Process Connection
— Select —
¾″ NPT (threaded)
1″ NPT (threaded)
PG 13.5 (standard pH probe)
S8 (Mettler Toledo InPro series)
VP / Varipin (Endress+Hauser)
1″ Tri-Clamp (sanitary)
1.5″ Tri-Clamp (sanitary)
2″ Tri-Clamp (sanitary)
DN25 flange
DN50 flange
Retractable assembly (ball valve hot-tap)
Flow-through cell / bypass
Immersion (open tank / basin)
No preference
Conductivity Sensor — Process Connection
— Select —
¾″ NPT (threaded)
1″ NPT (threaded)
1½″ NPT (toroidal sensors)
2″ NPT (large toroidal)
1.5″ Tri-Clamp (sanitary)
2″ Tri-Clamp (sanitary)
3″ Tri-Clamp (large toroidal sanitary)
DN25 flange
DN50 flange
DN80 flange (toroidal)
Retractable assembly (ball valve hot-tap)
Flow-through cell / bypass
Immersion (open tank / basin)
No preference
Sensor Insertion Method
— Select —
Direct insertion (threaded / flanged)
Retractable with ball valve (hot-tap removal)
Flow-through cell / bypass
Immersion (open tank / basin)
Sanitary / Tri-Clamp (pharma/food)
Wetted Materials
— Select —
Glass + 316SS (standard)
CPVC (corrosive water treatment)
PEEK (pharma / high-purity)
PVDF (chemical resistant)
Hastelloy C-276 (extreme corrosion)
Titanium (seawater / chlor-alkali)
No preference — recommend based on chemistry
3 — Analyzer / Transmitter Requirements
Mounting Type
— Select —
Panel mount (indoor enclosure)
Pipe / DIN rail mount
Wall mount (IP65/67 outdoor/washdown)
Field mount (IP66/68 hazardous area)
Compact / sensor-integrated transmitter
Output Requirements
4–20 mA analog
HART digital
Modbus RTU/TCP
PROFIBUS PA
EtherNet/IP
PROFINET
Relay outputs (alarms)
Hold Ctrl/Cmd for multiple
Power Supply
— Select —
24 VDC (loop powered)
115 VAC
230 VAC
Universal AC/DC
Diagnostics & Calibration
Sensor health monitoring (slope/offset tracking)
Automatic buffer recognition (pH)
Adjustable cell constant (conductivity)
Predictive maintenance alerts
Auto-cleaning (CIP-in-place / ultrasonic)
Hold Ctrl/Cmd for multiple
Level Measurement Specification Wizard
1 — Measurement Objective
What do you need?
— Select —
Continuous level (0–100% analog output)
Point level — high alarm / overfill
Point level — low alarm / pump protect
Multi-point (high + low switches)
Interface detection (two liquids)
Inventory / custody transfer (high accuracy)
Vessel Type
— Select —
Storage tank (vertical)
Storage tank (horizontal)
Reactor / Process vessel
Bioreactor (pharma / biotech)
Silo / Hopper (solids / powder)
Open basin / Sump / Pit
IBC / Tote / Drum
Pipe / Header
Well / Borehole
Vessel Conditions
— Select —
Open / Vented to atmosphere
Closed, atmospheric (blanket gas)
Pressurized (> 1 barg)
Vacuum / Partial vacuum
Pressure cycling (batch process)
2 — Media & Process Conditions
Media Type
— Select —
Water / Clean liquid (low viscosity)
Aqueous process liquid (buffers, media)
Chemical (acids, caustics, solvents)
Oil / Hydrocarbon
Slurry / Suspension / High solids
Viscous / Sticky (> 100 cP)
Cryogenic liquid (LN₂, LO₂, LAr)
Molten material (polymer, metal, sulfur)
Powder / Granules (solid)
Aggregate / Pellets / Chips
Foam-prone liquid
Dielectric Constant (εr) if known
— Unknown / Auto —
High (> 10) — water, acids, aqueous
Medium (3–10) — alcohols, glycols, some oils
Low (1.5–3) — hydrocarbons, solvents, powders
Very low (< 1.5) — some plastics, dry powders
Affects radar / capacitance performance — leave as auto if unsure
Vessel Obstructions / Internals
Agitator / Mixer / Impeller
Baffles / Internal coils
Spray ball / CIP nozzle
Dip tube / Sparger
Heating / Cooling coils
Multiple nozzles (top head)
None — clean open vessel
Ctrl/Cmd+click multiple — affects technology selection
Surface Conditions
Foam / Froth on surface
Heavy turbulence / Agitation
Vapor / Condensation / Steam
Product buildup / Coating on probe
Dust (solids application)
Calm surface — no issues
Ctrl/Cmd+click multiple
3 — Installation & Requirements
Mounting Position
— Select —
Top of vessel (nozzle / flange)
Side of vessel (nozzle / flange)
Bottom (flush mount)
External chamber / Standpipe
Cable-suspended (open basin / well)
Clamp-on / Non-invasive (external)
Process Connection
Wetted Material
— Select —
316L Stainless Steel
316L Electropolished (pharma)
Hastelloy C-276
PTFE / PFA lined
PVC / PVDF (plastic)
Titanium
Ceramic (Al₂O₃)
Non-contact (no wetted parts)
Product Contact Requirement
— Select —
Contact OK — standard instrument
Non-contact preferred (hygienic / fouling concern)
Non-contact REQUIRED (cannot touch media)
Sanitary / Hygienic (3-A / EHEDG)
Output / Communication
— Select —
4–20 mA + HART
4–20 mA (analog only)
FOUNDATION Fieldbus
PROFIBUS PA
Relay / Discrete (point switch)
IO-Link
WirelessHART
Hazardous Area / SIL
— Not required —
ATEX Zone 0 / Class I Div 1
ATEX Zone 1 / Class I Div 1
ATEX Zone 2 / Class I Div 2
Dust Zone 20/21 (ATEX)
SIL 2 (overfill protection)
SIL 3 (safety-critical)
CIP / SIP?
Not required
CIP only
SIP (Steam-in-Place up to 150°C)
CIP + SIP
GMP / Regulatory
— Select —
GMP (pharma / biotech)
3-A / EHEDG (food / dairy)
Industrial (no specific standard)
Custody transfer (NMI / API MPMS)
⚡ Recommended Level Technology
Weight Measurement Specification Wizard
Weight Measurement Technology
— Select technology —
Load Cell / Weight Indicator
Differential Pressure (Hydrostatic Tank Gauging)
1 — Tank / Vessel Specifications
Number of Support Points
— Select —
1 (single point / hopper)
2 (saddle mount)
3 (tripod / 3-leg vessel)
4 (4-leg vessel / standard)
6 (large silo / 6-leg)
Vessel Geometry
— Select —
Vertical cylinder
Horizontal cylinder
Hopper / cone-bottom
Rectangular / IBC tote
Spherical vessel
Other — specify in notes
2 — Load Cell Requirements
Load Cell Type Preference
— Auto-select based on application —
Compression (canister / pancake)
Shear Beam
S-Type (tension / compression)
Bending Beam
Ring Torsion
Double-Ended Shear Beam
Required Accuracy
— Select —
OIML C6 / NTEP Class III-L (highest)
OIML C5 (high)
OIML C4 (industrial)
OIML C3 / NTEP Class III (standard)
OIML C2 (basic)
Process weighing (± 0.5–1%)
Material / Construction
— Select —
Stainless Steel (hermetically sealed)
Stainless Steel (standard)
Alloy / Tool Steel (nickel plated)
Anodized Aluminum
IP / Environmental Rating
— Select —
IP68 / IP69K (submersible / washdown)
IP67 (immersible)
IP65 (dust-tight / jet wash)
IP54 (splash-proof)
Indoor / controlled environment
Legal-for-Trade / Certification
— Not required —
OIML R60
NTEP (US)
MID / Weights & Measures (EU)
FM / ATEX (hazardous area)
3 — Weight Indicator / Transmitter
Indicator Type
— Select —
Panel-mount with display
DIN-rail transmitter (no display)
Field-mount (NEMA 4X enclosure)
Remote / headless (DCS/PLC only)
Output / Protocol
— Select —
4–20 mA (analog)
4–20 mA + HART
Modbus RTU (RS-485)
PROFIBUS DP
PROFINET
EtherNet/IP
DeviceNet
Number of Channels
— Auto (match support points) —
1 (summed junction box input)
4 (individual cell inputs)
6
8
Batching / Dosing Control?
No — weight monitoring only
Simple setpoint (fill/dump)
Multi-step batching (sequential recipe)
Loss-in-weight feeding
1 — Tank Dimensions & Geometry
Tank Orientation
— Select —
Vertical (most common)
Horizontal
Spherical
Bottom Head Type
— Select —
Flat bottom
Dished (ASME F&D / torispherical)
2:1 Elliptical
Conical (cone-bottom)
Hemispherical
2 — Process Liquid
Fluid / Product
Tank Type
— Select —
Open / vented to atmosphere
Closed, near atmospheric
Closed, pressurized
Closed, vacuum service
Agitation / Mixing?
None
Gentle (slow paddle/anchor)
Moderate (turbine impeller)
Vigorous (high-shear / homogenizer)
3 — DP Transmitter Configuration
Impulse / Sensing Arrangement
— Select —
Direct mount (flush diaphragm)
Remote seals (capillary)
Wet leg (reference column)
Dry leg (gas reference)
Electronic DP (two separate sensors)
Process Connection (low side)
Process Connection (high side)
Wetted Material
— Select —
316L Stainless Steel
Hastelloy C-276
Tantalum
Monel 400
PTFE / Teflon diaphragm
Ceramic (Al₂O₃)
Output / Protocol
— Select —
4–20 mA + HART
4–20 mA (analog only)
FOUNDATION Fieldbus
PROFIBUS PA
WirelessHART
Required Accuracy
— Select —
± 0.025% (premium)
± 0.04% (high)
± 0.065% (standard high)
± 0.1% (standard)
± 0.2% (general)
Fill Fluid (remote seals)
— N/A or auto —
Silicone oil (DC200, standard)
Halocarbon (food / pharma)
Fluorinert (high temp)
NaK eutectic (ultra-high temp)
Vegetable oil (food-safe)
CIP / SIP Requirement?
None
CIP only (Clean-in-Place)
SIP (Steam-in-Place, up to 140°C)
CIP + SIP
⚡ Weight Measurement Guidance
Viable Cell Density (VCD) Specification Wizard
1 — Bioprocess Context
Cell Type / Organism
— Select —
CHO (Chinese Hamster Ovary)
HEK-293
Vero cells
Hybridoma
Insect cells (Sf9 / Hi5)
E. coli (microbial)
Yeast (Pichia / S. cerevisiae)
Stem cells / iPSC
T-cells / CAR-T
Other — specify in notes
Bioreactor Type
— Select —
Stirred-tank (stainless)
Single-use / Disposable (SUB)
Wave / Rocking-motion
Perfusion (with cell retention)
Microcarrier-based
Fixed-bed / Packed-bed
Shake flask / Spinner flask
Micro-bioreactor (ambr® / DASbox)
Process Mode
— Select —
Fed-batch
Continuous perfusion
Batch
Semi-continuous
Sterilization
— Select —
Autoclavable (121°C / 134°C)
SIP (Steam-in-Place)
Gamma-irradiated (single-use)
Chemical / CIP only
2 — Sensor Technology & Installation
Measurement Principle
— Auto-select —
Capacitance / Permittivity (dielectric)
Raman spectroscopy (in-line)
NIR spectroscopy
Turbidity / OD (optical density)
Fluorescence-based
Multi-frequency impedance
Inline vs At-line
— Select —
In-situ / Inline (probe in vessel)
At-line / Bypass (sampling loop)
Offline reference (e.g. Vi-CELL, Cedex)
Process Connection / Port
— Select —
PG 13.5 (standard bioreactor port)
25 mm Ingold port
19 mm port
Tri-Clamp ¾″
Tri-Clamp 1.5″
Varivent DN25/DN50
Aseptic flange (custom)
Insertion Length
— Auto —
120 mm (small vessel / SUB)
225 mm (standard)
325 mm (large vessel)
420 mm (production scale)
Output / Communication
— Select —
4–20 mA (analog)
Modbus RTU/TCP
OPC-UA
PROFIBUS PA
Ethernet
4–20 mA + HART
Single-Use Compatibility?
— Select —
No — reusable SS probe
Yes — must fit SUB / bag
Both options needed
3 — Data & Compliance
Additional Parameters Needed?
Viability (%)
Total Cell Density (TCD)
Cell diameter / size
Raw permittivity (ε)
Conductivity (σ)
Biomass (capacitance)
Ctrl/Cmd+click to select multiple
GMP / Regulatory
— Select —
GMP (21 CFR Part 11 / Annex 11)
GMP + PAT initiative
R&D / non-GMP
Pilot-scale (bridging GMP)
Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Specification Wizard
1 — Application Context
Application
— Select —
Biopharmaceutical (cell culture / fermentation)
Brewery / Beverage
Wastewater treatment
Aquaculture / Fish farming
Power / Boiler feedwater
Pharmaceutical water (WFI / PW)
Environmental monitoring
Laboratory / Bench-top
Measurement Range
— Select —
Trace / ppb (0–500 ppb) — boiler feedwater, ultrapure
Low ppm (0–2 mg/L) — cell culture
Standard (0–20 mg/L) — general process
High (0–40+ mg/L) — aeration basins
% Saturation (0–100% / 0–400%)
Media / Fluid Description
2 — Sensor Technology
Sensing Principle
— Auto-select —
Optical / Luminescence (no O₂ consumption)
Electrochemical (polarographic / galvanic)
Clark-type electrode
Paramagnetic (gas phase)
Inline vs At-line
— Select —
In-situ (probe in vessel / pipe)
Flow-through cell
Submersible (open basin)
Bench-top / laboratory
Process Connection
— Select —
PG 13.5 (bioreactor standard)
25 mm Ingold port
Tri-Clamp 1.5″
Tri-Clamp 2″
¾″ NPT
Varivent
Flanged (DN25 / DN50)
Submersible (cable entry)
Sterilization Method
— Select —
Autoclavable (121°C)
SIP (Steam-in-Place)
Gamma-irradiated (single-use)
Chemical disinfection only
Not required
Single-Use Compatibility?
— Select —
No — reusable sensor
Yes — pre-calibrated single-use
Both options needed
Response Time Requirement
— Select —
Fast (< 30 sec T90)
Standard (< 60 sec T90)
Slow acceptable (< 3 min)
3 — Transmitter & Compliance
Output / Protocol
— Select —
4–20 mA (analog)
4–20 mA + HART
Modbus RTU/TCP
PROFIBUS PA
Digital (vendor-specific bus)
OPC-UA
Multi-Parameter Transmitter?
— Select —
DO sensor only
DO + pH (dual channel)
DO + pH + Temperature
Multi-parameter (DO + pH + CO₂ + other)
Calibration
— Select —
Factory-calibrated (plug-and-measure)
1-point (air calibration)
2-point (zero + span)
Auto-calibration capability
GMP / Regulatory
— Select —
GMP (21 CFR Part 11 / Annex 11)
GMP + PAT initiative
R&D / non-GMP
USP water compliance
No specific requirement
Raman Analyzer (PAT) Specification Wizard
1 — PAT Application Context
Primary Application
— Select —
Upstream bioprocess (cell culture monitoring)
Downstream (purification / chromatography)
Microbial fermentation
Fill-finish / Final formulation
Raw material ID / Verification
Blend uniformity / Powder mixing
Tablet coating endpoint
Crystallization monitoring
API reaction monitoring (synthesis)
Cleaning validation / CIP verification
Target Analytes
Glucose
Lactate
Glutamine / Glutamate
Ammonium (NH₄⁺)
Viable Cell Density (VCD)
Product titer (mAb / protein)
Amino acids
Osmolality
Dissolved CO₂ / pCO₂
Ethanol
API concentration
Polymorph form
Moisture content
Ctrl/Cmd+click to select multiple
Measurement Mode
— Select —
In-situ / Inline (immersion probe)
At-line (flow cell / sample vial)
Non-contact (through glass/bag wall)
Handheld / Portable (raw material ID)
Raman microscope (lab/R&D)
Number of Measurement Points
— Select —
1 (single bioreactor / vessel)
2–4 (small suite)
5–8 (multi-reactor suite)
9+ (facility-wide deployment)
Bioreactor / Vessel Type
— Select —
Stirred-tank (stainless)
Single-use bioreactor (SUB)
Wave / Rocking bag
Micro-bioreactor (ambr® / DASbox)
Chromatography column
Process tank / Vessel
In-line pipe / Flow cell
N/A (raw material / solid dosage)
Sterilization / Cleaning
— Select —
SIP (Steam-in-Place)
Autoclavable (121°C)
Gamma-irradiated (single-use)
CIP only
Not required
2 — Spectrometer & Probe Configuration
Laser Wavelength
— Auto-select —
785 nm (standard bioprocess / pharma)
532 nm (higher sensitivity, more fluorescence)
830 nm (reduced fluorescence)
1064 nm (FT-Raman, lowest fluorescence)
Process Connection
— Select —
PG 13.5 (bioreactor standard)
25 mm Ingold port
Tri-Clamp 1.5″
Tri-Clamp 2″
Flanged (DN25 / DN50)
Flow cell (bypass)
Non-contact (external)
Fiber Optic Cable Length
— Select —
5 m (same room)
10 m (standard)
25 m (adjacent room)
50 m (long run)
100 m (facility-wide)
Probe Material (wetted)
— Select —
Sapphire window (standard)
Quartz window
Hastelloy C body
316L SS body / Sapphire window
Single-use polymer
3 — Software, Chemometrics & SynTQ
Chemometric / PAT Software
— Select —
Optimal Industrial Technologies SynTQ
Sartorius SIMCA / SIMCA-online
Vendor-native (e.g. Kaiser iC Raman, Endress+Hauser)
MATLAB + PLS_Toolbox / Solo
The Unscrambler (CAMO)
Custom / In-house model
SynTQ Integration Level
— N/A or not decided —
Full SynTQ orchestration (model lifecycle + real-time)
SynTQ Real-Time Engine only
SynTQ Model Management only
Evaluating SynTQ (need compatibility info)
Output / Communication
— Select —
OPC-UA (preferred for PAT)
OPC-DA (legacy)
Modbus TCP
4–20 mA (analog per-analyte)
Ethernet / TCP-IP raw
OSIsoft PI connector
GMP / Regulatory
— Select —
GMP + PAT (ICH Q8/Q9/Q10/Q13)
GMP (21 CFR Part 11 / Annex 11)
R&D / Non-GMP
Pilot-scale (bridging)
Nova BioProfile Specification Wizard
1 — Application & Throughput
Primary Application
— Select —
Cell culture monitoring (CHO, HEK, etc.)
Microbial fermentation
Gene therapy / Viral vector
Vaccine production
Media / Feed preparation QC
Downstream process monitoring
Analyzer Model Preference
— No preference —
BioProfile FLEX2 (comprehensive, up to 16 analytes)
BioProfile CDV (cell density + viability)
BioProfile pHOx (blood gas style: pH, pO₂, pCO₂)
BioProfile 400 / BASIC (legacy replacement)
Sample Throughput
— Select —
Low (< 20 samples/day)
Medium (20–80 samples/day)
High (80–200 samples/day)
Very high (200+ samples/day, multi-shift)
Sample Volume Constraint?
— No constraint —
Micro-volume (< 100 µL) — small-scale / ambr
Small volume (100–500 µL)
Standard (0.5–1.5 mL)
2 — Required Analyte Panel
Chemistry Analytes
Glucose
Lactate
Glutamine
Glutamate
Ammonium (NH₄⁺)
Sodium (Na⁺)
Potassium (K⁺)
Calcium (Ca²⁺)
Acetate
Ctrl/Cmd+click to select multiple
Gas / Cell Parameters
pH
pCO₂ (dissolved CO₂)
pO₂ (dissolved O₂)
Osmolality
Viable Cell Density
Viability (%)
Cell diameter
IgG / Product titer
Ctrl/Cmd+click to select multiple
3 — Integration & Compliance
LIMS / Data Integration
— Select —
Nova Net (native Nova data management)
LIMS integration (LabWare, STARLIMS, Novatek)
OPC-UA / OPC-DA to DCS/SCADA
CSV / File export only
SynTQ (PAT data orchestration)
Automation Level
— Select —
Manual sampling (walk-up)
Autosampler (batch queue)
Online / At-line with auto-sampling loop
GMP / Regulatory
— Select —
GMP (21 CFR Part 11 / Annex 11)
GMP + PAT initiative
R&D / Non-GMP
Service / Support Priority
— Select —
Full service contract (preventive + corrective)
Parts & consumables coverage only
Self-service (trained in-house team)
⚡ Nova BioProfile Guidance
UV-Vis Analyzer Specification Wizard
1 — Application & Measurement
Primary Application
— Select —
Protein concentration (A280)
DNA/RNA quantification (A260/A280)
Cell density (OD600)
Column chromatography monitoring
Dissolution testing (USP)
Water quality (TOC/UV254)
Color measurement (Hazen / APHA)
Nitrate / Nitrite (environmental)
General spectrophotometry
Wavelength Range
— Auto —
UV only (190–400 nm)
Visible only (380–780 nm)
UV-Vis (190–1100 nm)
UV-Vis-NIR (190–3300 nm)
Installation Type
— Select —
In-line / Process (fiber optic probe)
At-line (flow cell / cuvette)
Bench-top laboratory
Micro-volume (NanoDrop-style)
Multi-cell / Autosampler
Optical Path Length
— Auto —
0.1 mm (micro-volume)
1 mm (high-concentration)
5 mm
10 mm (standard cuvette)
50 mm (trace-level)
Variable path (process probe)
Light Source
— Auto —
Xenon flash (long life, fast scan)
Deuterium + Tungsten (classic dual)
LED array (specific wavelength)
Xenon continuous arc
Detector Type
— Auto —
Photodiode Array (PDA — full spectrum)
CCD / CMOS array
Single-beam photodiode
Dual-beam (reference compensated)
2 — Performance & Compliance
Absorbance Range
— Auto —
0–3 AU (standard)
0–5 AU (extended)
0–8 AU (high absorbance)
Output / Communication
— Select —
USB (PC-controlled)
Ethernet / LAN
4–20 mA (process)
OPC-UA
RS-232 / Serial
Pharmacopeia Compliance
— Select —
USP / EP / JP compliant
21 CFR Part 11
GMP (audit trail + e-sig)
R&D / No specific requirement
CIP / SIP (process instruments)?
Not required (lab use)
CIP compatible
SIP compatible (up to 140°C)
CIP + SIP
Particle Counter Specification Wizard
Particle Type
— Select type —
Viable (Microbial / Living Organisms)
Non-Viable (Inert / Non-Living Particles)
Viable Particle Counter Specifications
Sampling Method
— Select —
Active Air Sampling — Impaction (slit-to-agar, sieve)
Active Air Sampling — Impingement (liquid media)
Active Air Sampling — Centrifugal (RCS type)
Active Air Sampling — Gelatin Membrane Filter
Passive / Settle Plate (gravity deposition)
Surface Sampling — Contact Plate (RODAC)
Surface Sampling — Swab
Flow Rate (L/min)
— Select —
28.3 L/min (1 CFM — standard)
50 L/min
100 L/min (high volume)
Custom — specify in notes
Cleanroom Classification Target
— Select —
ISO 5 / EU GMP Grade A (aseptic core)
ISO 7 / EU GMP Grade B (background to Grade A)
ISO 8 / EU GMP Grade C
EU GMP Grade D
USP 797 (compounding pharmacy)
USP 800 (hazardous drug handling)
Non-classified / R&D
Incubation Capability
— Select —
Integrated incubation (built-in)
External incubator (plates transferred)
No preference
Media / Agar Type
— Select —
TSA (Tryptic Soy Agar — general)
SDA (Sabouraud Dextrose Agar — fungal)
R2A Agar (low-nutrient / stressed organisms)
Blood Agar (fastidious organisms)
Custom / proprietary media
No preference
Data Integrity / 21 CFR Part 11
— Select —
Full 21 CFR Part 11 / Annex 11 compliance required
Audit trail only
Not required
Non-Viable Particle Counter Specifications
Detection Technology
— Select —
Laser Diode (standard — cost effective)
HeNe Laser (long-life, stable)
Condensation Particle Counter (CPC — ultrafine)
Optical (light scattering — general purpose)
Minimum Detectable Size
— Select —
≥ 0.1 µm (ultra-sensitive)
≥ 0.2 µm (semiconductor / pharma)
≥ 0.3 µm (standard cleanroom — ISO 14644)
≥ 0.5 µm (standard — most common)
≥ 1.0 µm
≥ 5.0 µm (large particle / coarse)
Size Channels
— Select —
2 channels (e.g. 0.5 µm + 5.0 µm)
4 channels
6 channels (typical for ISO 14644)
8+ channels (detailed distribution)
Flow Rate (CFM / L/min)
— Select —
0.1 CFM / 2.83 L/min (handheld / portable)
1.0 CFM / 28.3 L/min (standard reference)
2.0 CFM / 56.6 L/min
50 L/min (high volume sampling)
100 L/min (facility monitoring)
Cleanroom Classification Target
— Select —
ISO 1
ISO 2
ISO 3
ISO 4
ISO 5 / Class 100 / EU GMP Grade A/B
ISO 6 / Class 1,000
ISO 7 / Class 10,000 / EU GMP Grade C
ISO 8 / Class 100,000 / EU GMP Grade D
ISO 9 (ambient)
Non-classified
Monitoring Mode
— Select —
Portable / Handheld (spot checks)
Fixed / Facility Monitoring (continuous)
Manifold System (multi-point sequential)
Remote Sensor (distributed, mini-sensor)
Compliance Standard
— Select —
ISO 21501-4 (calibration standard)
ISO 14644-3 (cleanroom testing)
EU GMP Annex 1 (pharmaceutical)
FS 209E (legacy US Federal Standard)
JIS B 9920 (Japan)
Multiple — specify in notes
Data / Connectivity
— Select —
Standalone (built-in display + storage)
Ethernet / TCP-IP (facility network)
Modbus TCP/RTU (BMS/SCADA integration)
4–20 mA analog (simple alarm output)
USB (download / print)
Cloud / SaaS platform
21 CFR Part 11 compliant software
⚡ Particle Counter Guidance
Measurement Range
Required Accuracy
— Select —
± 0.025% (Ultra-high)
± 0.04% (High)
± 0.065% (Standard high)
± 0.1% (Standard)
± 0.2% (General purpose)
± 0.5% (Basic)
Output / Communication
— Select —
4–20 mA HART
4–20 mA (analog only)
FOUNDATION Fieldbus
PROFIBUS PA
WirelessHART
EtherNet/IP
PROFINET
Modbus RTU
IO-Link
Process Connection
Process Temperature
Material of Construction
— Select —
316L Stainless Steel
Hastelloy C-276
Titanium
PTFE lined
PVC / PVDF
Duplex Stainless
Carbon Steel
Inconel 625
Surface Finish (if applicable)
— Not required —
Ra ≤ 0.8 µm (Pharma standard)
Ra ≤ 0.4 µm (Ultra-high purity)
Ra ≤ 1.6 µm (Food grade)
Electropolished
Passivated only
Product Contact?
— Select —
Yes — direct product contact
No — non-contact measurement
Indirect (diaphragm seal / impulse line)
Installation Location / Area Classification
— Select —
General purpose (non-hazardous)
Zone 1 / Division 1 (ATEX / IECEx)
Zone 2 / Division 2
Safe area — cleanroom
Outdoor / weatherproof (IP66/68)
Hygienic / Sanitary (3-A, EHEDG)
Industry / Regulatory Requirement
— Select —
Pharmaceutical / FDA 21 CFR Part 11
Biotech / GxP / ALCOA+
Food & Beverage / 3-A Sanitary
Oil & Gas / SIL 2 / SIL 3
Chemical / ATEX
Water Treatment
Power Generation
General Industrial
Active Directory / SSO Required?
No
Yes — LDAP / Active Directory integration required
Yes — SAML / SSO (enterprise)