BactoSense CORE

BactoSense® CORE is a fully automated flow cytometer designed for rapid microbial monitoring in utilities and industrial water systems. It measures total, intact, and active cell counts in just 20 minutes, enabling early detection of contamination events and proactive process control across raw water, treatment, and distribution networks.

The technical advantages of BactoSense® CORE are centred on delivering reliable, real-time microbial monitoring through a robust, fully automated platform designed for operational simplicity and seamless integration into water systems. The system provides rapid results within minutes, enabling immediate detection of microbial changes and allowing operators to take targeted actions across raw water, treatment, reuse, and distribution processes. Its continuous monitoring capability supports early warning systems by establishing baseline conditions and detecting deviations in real time, improving risk management and process control without reliance on delayed laboratory testing.

Key Features: 

BactoSense CORE integrates easily into existing infrastructure via SCADA/PLC systems using Modbus TCP, analogue, and digital I/O, enabling automated responses and real-time data utilisation for process optimisation. From an operational perspective, it enhances efficiency across key treatment stages—including pretreatment, filtration, and disinfection—by enabling precise evaluation of process performance, optimisation of chemical dosing, and extension of asset lifespan through early detection of issues such as membrane fouling or contamination events.

Its compact, rugged design and cartridge-based automation eliminate manual sample preparation, ensuring consistent, reproducible results while reducing operator dependency. Overall, BactoSense CORE provides a scalable and practical solution for utilities and industrial users seeking to transition from periodic microbiological testing to continuous, data-driven water quality management.

Key advantages:

· Results in approximately 20 minutes

· Total, intact or active cell measurements, depending on cartridge selection

· Online and manual sampling

· Automated sample preparation, analysis and cleaning

· Measurement intervals from 30 minutes to 6 hours

· Integration with plant and data systems

· Cartridge capacity of up to 1,000 measurements

Best suited for:

· Drinking-water utilities

· Groundwater and surface-water catchments

· Treatment plants

· Distribution networks

· Filtration and disinfection processes

· General industrial water monitoring

· Routine online or manual microbial analysis