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A modular instrumentation system for monitoring and control of biochemical processes, and in particular of fermentation processes is provided. The system includes a plurality of function monitoring and control modules each including a microprocessor and associated memory devices, manual input device

A modular instrumentation system for monitoring and control of biochemical processes, and in particular of fermentation processes is provided. The system includes a plurality of function monitoring and control modules each including a microprocessor and associated memory devices, manual input devices and an interface for the receipt of sensor signals and the transmission of control signals. The modules for a plurality of functions have substantially common design and are adapted for relatively quick conversion to another function. The system may include an instrument console adapted to receive a plurality of the function monitoring and control modules as well as incorporating provision for sensor inputs, power inputs, one or more recorders, one or more pumps and/or an interface for an external computer. The back plane of the console is provided with a conductor array interconnecting the various modules, power supply, pumps, recorders, sensor inputs and external computer interface and incorporates provision for the plug-in connection of the respective modules therewith.

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A module for monitoring and control of one of a plurality of variables in a biochemical process in response to sensor output signals comprising a microprocessor; first memory means coupled to said microprocessor for storing the program for the operation of said module to monitor and control one of s

A module for monitoring and control of one of a plurality of variables in a biochemical process in response to sensor output signals comprising a microprocessor; first memory means coupled to said microprocessor for storing the program for the operation of said module to monitor and control one of said variables, said first memory means being releasably mounted in said module for the substitution thereof to permit the selection of the first memory means containing the program associated with the desired one of said variables; a second electrically alterable memory means coupled to said microprocessor for storing at least variable set point data for use in the control of said variable; manual input means coupled to said second memory means for selectively inputting said set point data to said second memory means; and interface means coupled to said microprocessor for at least receiving signals representative of sensor output and applying same to said microprocessor for effecting variable control.