YSI 2950D3 Biochemistry Analyzer with Modular Enzyme Biosensor Platform

The YSI 2950D3 Biochemistry Analyzer from the YSI 2900 Series is a modular, biosensor-based platform designed for rapid quantification of glucose, lactate, glutamine, glutamate, and additional metabolites critical in bioprocess monitoring, quality control in food and beverage, and clinical diagnostics. Utilizing immobilized enzyme biosensors, the system delivers interference-resistant measurements with a typical analysis time of 60 seconds and sample volumes configurable from 10 to 50 µL.

Key technical features include:

• Support for up to six simultaneous chemistries via multiple biosensor modules alongside an integrated Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE) analyzer
• Automated sampling with a robust sipper needle capable of piercing sealed 96-well plate films, enabling high-throughput workflows commonly required in synthetic biology research and molecular diagnostics
• Clogging-resistant fluidics engineered to maintain performance even at high cell densities, making it suitable for cell culture monitoring and fermentation optimization in biomanufacturing pipelines
• Graphical touchscreen interface with guided menus and onboard training aids for user-friendly operation
• Data export capabilities via USB, network push, and integration with OPC servers and standard laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
• Precision typically exhibiting coefficient of variation (CV) under 2%, with linearity within ±5% calibration value over its dynamic range
• Operating range: 15-35°C ambient temperature, 10-75% non-condensing relative humidity
• Dimensions: 15 x 21 x 22 inches; Weight: 46 lbs; Power: 100-120 or 220-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 50 Watts nominal

This analyzer is essential for biotechnology applications requiring rapid, reliable metabolite quantification. It is widely adopted in bioprocessing workflows, molecular cloning quality control, and live-cell metabolic studies. Membranes, buffers, and calibrators for specific analytes must be acquired separately, allowing customizable assay configurations tailored to specific research or production needs.

The YSI 2950D3’s automated, modular biosensor design streamlines biochemical analysis, providing reliable, high-throughput metabolite data critical in academic, clinical, and industrial biotechnology laboratories.