Lucullus® can be integrated with a wide range of bioprocess equipment, laboratory instruments, analytical devices, automation systems, and software platforms. This allows users to monitor, control, and document bioprocesses from a central software environment.

Lucullus® connectivity covers essential equipment used in upstream bioprocessing, downstream processing, process analytics, laboratory automation, and production environments. Supported device types include bioreactor controllers, pumps, balances, mass flow controllers, incubator shakers, online and offline analytical devices, gas analyzers, DSP systems, PLC/DCS systems, software platforms, fieldbus devices, scanners, and printers.

Supported device types and manufacturers

The following overview shows the main device categories that can be integrated with Lucullus®, including examples of supported manufacturers and systems.

Device type	Supported manufacturers and examples
Bioreactor control units	Able-Biott, BBI Biotech, Bioengineering, Bionet, Biostream, Cytiva, Distek, Eppendorf, Frings, Getinge Applikon, H.E.L Group, Infors HT, PBS Biotech, Pharmatec, Sartorius, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Yokogawa
Pump systems	iPump, Ismatec, Knauer, Levitronix, Longer, Quattroflow, Watson-Marlow
DSP systems	Cytiva ÄKTA™, Merck Millipore Cogent®, Sartorius Resolute® BioSMB, Sartorius SARTOFLOW®
Incubator shakers	Infors HT Multitron, Kühner Climo-Shaker
Mass flow controllers	Aalborg Instruments, Alicat Scientific, Eppendorf DASGIP®, Sierra Instruments, Vögtlin Instruments
Scales and balances	Kern & Sohn, LW Measurements, Mettler Toledo, Ohaus, Radwag, Sartorius
Offline analytical devices	4BioCell, Advanced Instruments, Agilent, Beckman Coulter, Buchi, ChemoMetec, Gonotec, Horiba, Metrohm, Mettler Toledo, Nova Biomedical, OLS OMN Life Science, Optocell, PerkinElmer, Radiometer, Repligen, Roche Custom Biotech
Gas analyzers	Ametek, BlueSens, Diablo Analytical, Eppendorf DASGIP®, Hiden Analytical, HiTec Zang, InProcess, LumaSense Technologies, Presens, Process Insights, Siemens, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Online analyzers and sensors	Aber Instruments, Buglab, Endress+Hauser, Exner, Hamilton, Kaiser Optical Systems, Mettler Toledo, Nova Biomedical, Repligen, Roche Custom Biotech, Agilent, Beckman Coulter, ChemoMetec, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Horiba
Other laboratory devices	Securecell Numera®, Bayer Technology Services, Gilson, Rohde & Schwarz, TSI Inc., VICI®
PLC and DCS systems	ABB Freelance, ABB System 800xA, Allen-Bradley PLCs, Emerson DeltaV, Siemens Simatic
Fieldbus devices and I/O modules	AGU Sm@rt Data Cockpit®, Agilent ChemStation, Cytiva Unicorn™, AVEVA PI, TECAN Magellan™, Thermo Fisher Scientific Chromeleon™
Office and peripheral devices	Intermec/Honeywell scanners, Opal scanners and printers, Zebra label printers
Software platforms	AGU Sm@rt Data Cockpit®, Agilent ChemStation, Cytiva Unicorn™, AVEVA PI, TECAN Magellan™, Thermo Fisher Scientific Chromeleon™

What types of integration are possible?

Depending on the device, Lucullus® can support different integration levels:

Monitoring
Lucullus® can collect process values, analytical results, status information, and other relevant data from connected devices.

Monitoring and control
For many systems, Lucullus® can not only acquire data but also send commands, adjust setpoints, control process parameters, trigger actions, and support automated workflows.

Auto import
For selected analytical devices, Lucullus® can automatically import result files or measurement data generated by external software or instruments.

Supported connection types

Lucullus® supports a broad range of industrial and laboratory communication methods. Depending on the device and configuration, integrations may use:

OPC-UA, OPC-DA, OPC-AE, OPC-XML
Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU
Serial communication
LAN/TCP-IP
File sharing
SQL/ODBC
F-code
Common Industrial Protocol
USB-based communication
Proprietary device drivers

This flexibility allows Lucullus® to connect both modern digital systems and established legacy equipment commonly found in bioprocess laboratories and production environments.

Examples of supported bioprocess equipment

Lucullus® can be connected to many commonly used bioprocess systems, including:

Sartorius BIOSTAT®, BIOSTAT STR®, BIOSTAT RM®, Ambr® 15, Ambr® 250, and Biobrain® systems
Getinge Applikon ez-Control, ez2-Control, my-Control, in-Control, SUB-Control, AppliFlex RB, i-Control, and Livit Flex systems
Eppendorf DASGIP®, BioFlo®, BioBlu®, CelliGen®, and SciVario® systems
Infors HT Labfors, Multifors, Techfors, Minifors, and Sixfors systems
Cytiva WAVE Bioreactor™, Xcellerex XDR, iCELLis®, ÄKTA™, and Unicorn™ systems
Nova Biomedical BioProfile® analyzers
Roche Cedex Bio®, Cedex Bio HT®, and Cedex HiRes® systems
Beckman Coulter Vi-CELL™ analyzers
ChemoMetec NucleoCounter® and XcytoMatic systems
Agilent LC, HPLC, and ChemStation systems
Thermo Fisher Scientific Chromeleon™, Vanquish, Ultimate 3000, MSPrima, and G3Lab™ systems
Emerson DeltaV, Siemens Simatic, ABB, and Allen-Bradley automation systems

Can new devices be integrated with Lucullus®?

Yes. In addition to existing integrations, new device integrations can often be evaluated and implemented depending on the technical interface, communication protocol, available documentation, and project requirements.

If your device is not listed, Securecell can review the integration options with you. Important information for an integration assessment includes the device type, manufacturer, model, available communication protocol, software version, driver availability, and intended use case.

Request the complete list of supported devices

The list of supported devices is continuously updated as new integrations are developed and existing drivers are extended.

For the complete and most up-to-date list of compatible devices, or to request an assessment for a specific instrument, please use the request form below.

Which devices can be integrated with Lucullus®?

Lucullus® can work with various bioprocess equipment, such as bioreactor controllers, analytical devices, shake flask incubators, pumps, and balances.