We’re excited to bring you aµtoPulse 1.3 with innovative features to enhance your workflow. Here is a quick preview of what’s new.
Revamped Profile Editor for Easier Protocol Setup
The Profile Editor page has been redesigned for a more intuitive layout with reorganized settings and additional tube visuals—helping you create profiles quickly with ease.
New Membrane Options
The MPES and RC chip membrane options are now available, expanding flexibility for various sample types and filtration workflows. These options can be selected when defining chips and creating profiles.
New Chip Selection Modes
aμtoPulse now offers AUTOMATIC and MANUAL chip selection modes letting you control how chips are paired with your samples. In MANUAL mode, you can assign a specific chip on the deck to each sample. In AUTOMATIC mode, the instrument will assign any chip based on the chosen membrane chemistry and MWCO. Chip selection mode can be controlled independently per sample.
New Chip Cleaning Tool
aµtoPulse 1.3 introduces the Chip Cleaning wizard that allows you to clean batches of chips without the need for a fully defined protocol. This feature is accessible from the Tools menu and Editor page.
Improved Recovery Function
The aµtoPulse recovery system now includes a Buffer Recovery option that flushes additional buffer across the membrane to improve recovery yield. The Air Recovery option has also been expanded with both STANDARD and EXTRA modes. The STANDARD air recovery runs a fixed time sequence to push your sample from the chip to your sample tube without foaming. EXTRA recovery continues flushing air until the sample is fully returned, with some air breaching the sample tube.
Tracking Peristaltic Pump Tubing Lifespan
You can now track the number of tubing cycles used in the peristaltic pump through notifications or from the Performance Metric page. Monitor the tubing lifespan and replace it before reaching maximum usage to maintain accurate and consistent liquid transfers. For more information, see Peristaltic Tubing Maintenance.
Maintain Liquid Temperature with Cooling Rack
Designed for temperature-sensitive workflows, the Cooling Rack Accessory ensures optimal performance by keeping your liquids chilled to as low as 4°C for extended periods. It’s available in all compatible tube sizes: 1.5 mL microtube, 15 mL conical tube, and 50 mL conical tube. For more information, contact support@formulatrix.com.
Minor Software Changes
aµtoPulse has added several minor changes for better usability, including:
- The Cleaning Station waste pump has been optimized to operate on demand—activating only when required—to improve efficiency and reduce wear during cleaning cycles.
- Protocol Result data now includes more detailed activity logs to support clearer concentration data analysis.
- Import CSV feature improvements:
- Added new columns in the Profile template: Profile Name, Membrane Type, Air Recovery, and Buffer Recovery Volume.
- Added a new Membrane Type column in the Labware template.
- Updated imported CSV header columns from previous versions to ensure compatibility.
- Added Concentration Rate to the live protocol graph in the Runtime Status and Protocol Result pages.
- Multiple bug fixes to correct minor issues.
Many aµtoPulse software updates have been suggested by our awesome user community!
Have a great idea on how to make aµtoPulse better?
Let us know by contacting us at support@formulatrix.com.