Masterflex Live Cloud-Enabled Remote Monitoring Peristaltic Pump System

Overview

The Masterflex Live Cloud-Enabled Remote Monitoring Peristaltic Pump System (Model 07551-60) is an intelligent, network-connected peristaltic pump engineered for precision fluid handling in regulated laboratory and pilot-scale bioprocessing environments. Leveraging positive displacement via roller compression of elastomeric tubing, this system delivers repeatable, pulse-free flow without fluid contact with mechanical components—ensuring sterility, chemical compatibility, and minimal maintenance. Unlike conventional standalone pumps, the 07551-60 integrates natively with the MasterflexLive™ cloud platform, enabling secure, encrypted remote access to real-time operational parameters—including rotational speed, volumetric flow rate, dispense volume, and runtime status—via web browser or mobile application. Its architecture supports deterministic control logic, time-stamped audit trails, and event-driven notifications, making it suitable for applications requiring traceability, remote intervention, and integration into broader process automation workflows.

Key Features

• Cloud-native operation via MasterflexLive™ platform—no local server or IT infrastructure required
• Real-time remote control of speed (0.02–100 rpm), flow rate (0.001–588 mL/min), dispense volume, and run mode (continuous, timed, volumetric, or copy dispense)
• ±0.1% speed control accuracy with anti-drip functionality for high-precision liquid dispensing
• Integrated lid-open sensor for immediate motor shutdown upon pump head access—enhancing personnel safety and protocol integrity
• Support for up to four interchangeable pump heads on a single drive unit, accommodating diverse tubing sizes and flow requirements
• IP33-rated enclosure for use in controlled but non-hazardous laboratory environments
• Configurable multi-level user permissions (administrator, operator, viewer) with role-based access control (RBAC)
• End-to-end TLS 1.2+ encrypted data transmission and AES-256 encrypted cloud storage

Sample Compatibility & Compliance

This peristaltic pump is compatible with a broad range of chemically resistant tubing materials—including PharMed® BPT, Viton®, silicone, and Tygon®—enabling safe handling of aqueous buffers, cell culture media, fermentation feeds, antifoams, and purification solvents. The system adheres to fundamental design principles aligned with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) frameworks. The MasterflexLive Premium subscription tier provides full compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 (electronic records and signatures) and EU Annex 11 (computerized systems), including electronic audit trails with immutable timestamps, user authentication, digital signature capability, and automatic backup of all operational logs to a secure, ISO 27001-certified SQL database hosted in AWS GovCloud (US-East).

Software & Data Management

MasterflexLive™ offers two service tiers: a free Foundation plan supporting basic remote monitoring and control, and a validated Premium plan designed for regulated environments. The Premium tier delivers complete electronic record integrity—including full pump history per device, per user, and per session—with exportable CSV/PDF reports, filtered search by date/time/device/user, and configurable alert thresholds (e.g., flow deviation >±2%, lid-open event, timeout error). All data resides in a logically segregated, SOC 2 Type II audited cloud environment. System administrators can define custom notification channels (email, SMS, push), assign pump groups for synchronized start/stop, and deploy pre-validated dispense programs across multiple units—reducing manual intervention and procedural variability.

Applications

• Automated, traceable dispensing of sterile growth media and reagents in cell culture and microbiology labs
• Continuous feed control and antifoam dosing during microbial or mammalian fermentation processes
• Concentration and harvest of fermentation broths using tangential flow filtration (TFF) or diafiltration loops
• Buffer exchange in protein purification workflows (e.g., column equilibration, wash, and elution steps)
• In-line sample transfer and filtration in HPLC, SEC-MALS, or preparative chromatography systems
• Remote operation in biosafety cabinets or isolators where physical access is restricted or hazardous

FAQ

Is MasterflexLive compatible with existing Masterflex pump models?
Yes—only select Masterflex digital drivers with embedded Ethernet/Wi-Fi modules (e.g., L/S 07551-60, 07575-70, 77420-50) support native MasterflexLive connectivity. Legacy analog or non-networked drives require hardware upgrade.

Does the system support offline operation?
Yes—the pump operates independently using locally stored programs even if cloud connectivity is temporarily lost; all events are queued and synced to the cloud upon reconnection.

Can audit trails be exported for regulatory submission?
Yes—Premium-tier users may generate time-filtered, digitally signed PDF reports containing full operational history, user actions, alarm logs, and system configuration changes.

What security certifications apply to the MasterflexLive cloud infrastructure?
The platform complies with ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type II, and NIST SP 800-53 controls; all data at rest and in transit is encrypted per FIPS 140-2 standards.

Is validation documentation available for GxP environments?
Masterflex provides IQ/OQ templates, URS references, and a Vendor Risk Assessment (VRA) package for customers conducting internal validation under FDA or EMA guidance.