Steroglass: Smart Enzymatic Testing for Every Lab
Meet the Hyperlab Family
Choosing between Smart, Basic and Plus comes down to three things: daily sample volume, bench space, and how many assays you want to run at once. All three are random-access enzymatic UV-Vis analysers, so methods, QC and data handling feel the same across the range. That makes upgrades painless, our team won’t need to relearn workflows when you grow capacity.
Smart: Compact Automation for Small Teams If bench space is tight or you’re moving from manual kits, Smart is the low-risk step into automation. It’s small enough for a crowded QC bench yet fast enough for daily panels, and it uses disposable cuvette segments, so there’s no cuvette washer to maintain.
Typical use: SO₂, G/F, malic/lactic, VA and a few ions across 10–30 samples a day.
Basic: Routine Workhorse for Steady Throughput
Basic suits labs with a predictable daily queue. You get more deck capacity (~46 samples) and a cooled reagent area, so you can leave a broader panel loaded and let the instrument queue the lot. It’s ideal for cellar labs that want to consolidate multiple wet-chem tests without jumping straight to top-tier throughput.
Plus: High-throughput With Room to Grow
Plus lifts both speed and convenience: ~60 samples, a 30-position refrigerated reagent rack, anti-crash sensing on the needle and an 8-cycle wash that keeps carryover down in sticky matrices like musts and reds. It’s the choice for busy wineries, contract labs and fermentation facilities that need headroom for seasonal spikes.
What Stays Consistent Across the Family
Random/urgent sample handling, endpoint and kinetic modes, and LIS-friendly exports (ASTM/ASCII).
Enzymatic methods widely used in wine/juice standards (OIV/AOAC/IFU).
Clear calibration tools and QC charts so audits are straightforward.
Quick chooser at a glance
Model | Best for | Deck & handling | Throughput (typical/rated) |
Smart | Compact benches, <~40 samples/day | 10/20 or 20/10 samples/reagents, disposable cuvette segments | ~140 tests/h |
Basic | Steady daily QC, multi-parameter | ~46 samples, insulated reagent plate, 6-cycle wash | ~150 tests/h |
Plus | High volume, complex panels | 60 samples, 30 refrigerated reagents, 8-cycle wash | ~180 tests/h; rated up to 200/125 tests/h |
Common Lab Pain Points (and how Hyperlab actually helps)
Manual testing slows everything down
What it looks like: pipettes, timers, repeat runs, results vary by operator.
On Hyperlab: dosing/timing/reading are automated; endpoint + kinetic assays run in the same queue.
Model nudge: Smart if you’re moving from manual kits; Plus if you already batch many assays.
Short staffing and long training
What it looks like: seniors tied up on routine SO₂/GF; new hires take weeks to learn each kit.
On Hyperlab: saved methods, guided steps and one worklist; one operator can manage mixed panels and urgent inserts.
Model nudge: Basic for steady daily queues; Plus for big mixed runs.
High cost per test
What it looks like: reagent spend climbs; reruns bite; several small instruments to maintain.
On Hyperlab: tiny reaction volumes and one platform for many assays lower consumables and bench time.
Model nudge: Smart delivers quick savings for SO₂, sugars and acids; scale to Basic/Plus as volume grows.
Turnover and drifting SOPs
What it looks like: procedures shift between shifts; notes live in notebooks; audits are tense.
On Hyperlab: locked methods, lot tracking, calibration curves (1–8 standards) and 3-level QC keep steps consistent and traceable.
Model nudge: any model; the software tools are shared across the family.
Seasonal spikes and backlogs
What it looks like: harvest days or promo runs overwhelm the bench; urgent samples wait.
On Hyperlab: true random-access lets you insert urgent work without stopping; larger decks keep queues moving.
Model nudge: Plus (60 samples, 30 cooled reagents) for peak periods; Basic if peaks are moderate.
Double data entry
What it looks like: results typed into spreadsheets, then into LIMS; typos and late reports.
On Hyperlab: export in ASTM/ASCII over Ethernet/USB to LIS/LIMS or your reporting template.
Model nudge: any model.
Warm labs and reagent stability
What it looks like: hot afternoons shorten kit life; drift creeps in on long shifts.
On Hyperlab: cooled reagent rack and controlled reaction temperature (to ~42 °C) stabilise runs through the day.
Model nudge: Basic/Plus (cooled reagents); Smart if cooling isn’t critical for your panel.
Compliance load
What it looks like: chasing traceability for OIV/AOAC/IFU-aligned methods; QC charts scattered.
On Hyperlab: method alignment, audit trails and on-screen QC charts centralise evidence for checks and sign-off.
Model nudge: any model; choose capacity based on volume.
Product Highlights by Model
Hyperlab Smart
Why labs pick it
Fits where a spectro or manual kit station used to live; minimal water and no permanent drain needed.
Disposable cuvette segments (4×24 = 96) keep maintenance low and help avoid memory effects between sugary or coloured samples.
Operator steps drop to loading tubes and hitting start; kinetics plots on screen help spot outliers early.
Spec details you’ll care about
Throughput: ~140 tests/hour (panel-dependent).
Deck: 10 samples/20 reagents or 20 samples/10 reagents (swap in seconds).
Optics: halogen lamp, 10-filter wheel; UV-Vis photometry.
Needle: stainless steel with capacitive level sensor and anti-break.
Footprint/weight: about 38 × 60 × 40 cm, ~20 kg.
Value in the lab
Great as a first automation step for SO₂, sugars and organic acids.
Low overheads; easy to validate and simple to keep clean.
Hyperlab Basic
Why labs pick it
Adds capacity and reagent cooling for busier benches without the footprint of a clinical analyser.
Stainless sampling needle with level sensing supports consistent micro-volumes, and the 6-cycle wash keeps routine carryover in check.
Spec details you’ll care about
Throughput: ~150 tests/hour.
Deck: ~46 samples; ~26 reagent positions on an insulated plate.
Wash: 6 cycles.
Needle: stainless with capacitive sensor and safety lock.
Value in the lab
Best balance of capacity and cost for wineries running full daily panels with steady sample flow.
Keeps core methods online so urgent jobs don’t bump your routine queue.
Hyperlab Plus
Why labs pick it
Handles a large mixed worklist with random/urgent inserts and smart queuing, and its wash routine plus optional NaOH special wash (model-dependent) helps with tough matrices.
The optics and temperature control are dialled in for enzymatic methods, stable readings, tiny volumes, and tight precision across endpoints and kinetics.
Spec details you’ll care about
Throughput: ~180 tests/hour in practice; rated up to 200 tests/h (single reagent) or 125 tests/h (double reagent).
Deck: 60 samples; 30 refrigerated reagent positions (total up to ~1.5 L on rack).
Cuvettes: 80 washable BIONEX®, 6 mm path; reaction volume 210–350 µL.
Temperature: reagents ≈12 °C below ambient; reactions ambient to 42 °C ±0.2 °C.
Optics: 10-position filter disk (340, 405, 505, 546, 578, 600, 650, 700 nm + dark).
Carryover/precision: <15 ppm; typical CV around 2% endpoint/kinetic.
Connectivity/QC: Ethernet ASTM ASCII to LIS/LIMS; 1–8 standards, linear + non-linear fits; result recalculation; 3-level QC with one-month monitoring.
Value in the lab
Big seasonal runs, contract work and fermentation monitoring without splitting across instruments.
Headroom to add new kits while keeping your current panel loaded and ready.
What You Can Measure (Wine & Beyond)
At a glance
Core wine assays: glucose/fructose, L-/D-malic, lactic, citric, gluconic, glycerol, volatile acidity (acetic), free/total SO₂, colour/phenolics, key ions
Modes: endpoint and kinetic on a random-access UV-Vis analyser
Standards alignment: methods used widely across OIV/AOAC/IFU frameworks
One platform for wine, juice/soft drink, dairy, bakery and biotech fermentation
Wine workflow (quick map)
Harvest / Crush: gluconic (fruit health), G/F (potential alcohol), malic/tartaric (acid balance)
Primary Fermentation: G/F (progress), YAN via ammonia + α-amino N (yeast nutrition), acetic/acetaldehyde (spoilage risk)
Malolactic: malic ↓ / lactic ↑ (completion check)
Maturation: residual sugars (re-fermentation risk), acetic & acetaldehyde (stability), SO₂ (protection)
Pre-bottling QC: VA vs spec, free/total SO₂, ions for haze/metal stability
Beyond wine
Juices & soft drinks: sugars, organic acids, ascorbic
Processed foods (e.g., tomato): D/L-lactic, D/L-malic, acetic, sugars
Dairy & alt-dairy: lactic, glucose, calcium, acetaldehyde
Bakery: ethanol, lactic/acetic
Biotech fermentation: glucose, ethanol, acetic, lactic, chloride, YAN
Popular kits (starter set)
SO₂ • Volatile acidity • Glucose/Fructose • L-Malic • L-Lactic • Citric • Glycerol • D-Gluconic
Optional add-ons: colour/phenolics, potassium, calcium, chloride, iron, Fumaric acid (for MLF-inhibited wines)
Why labs like this layout
Clear stage-by-stage checks
Same instrument covers multiple product lines
Methods recognised by common audit frameworks, helping with sign-off
Kits & Running Costs (Why Enzymatic Wins)
Steroglass supplies ready-to-use liquid kits aligned to common wine/food applications. Because Hyperlab uses very small reaction volumes, per-test costs can be up to ~7× lower than manual methods (reagent use and hands-on time drop sharply). This is the key driver of ROI for busy labs.
New/Notable: a fumaric acid kit is available for monitoring MLF inhibition (handy for modern cellar regimes). (Check with CISCAL for local inventory and lead times.)
Which Hyperlab Suits My Lab?
Small teams/start-ups → Smart. Quick setup, compact footprint, no cuvette washer to maintain.
Routine QC with moderate volume → Basic. More deck capacity, cooled reagents, six-cycle wash for steady daily runs. Steroglass
High throughput/complex workflows → Plus. 60 samples, cooled 30-position reagent rack, 8-cycle + NaOH wash for sticky matrices, and the highest practical throughput.
CISCAL provides on-site demo, method setup, validation templates, training, service contracts, and local reagent supply. We’ll integrate to your LIS/LIMS using Hyperlab’s ASTM/ASCII-style exports over Ethernet/USB (spec-dependent).
ROI Snapshot
A simple model many labs use:
Inputs (per day) | Manual Kits | Hyperlab Smart |
Samples | 30 | 30 |
Parameters per sample | 4 | 4 |
Operator time | ~3.0 h | ~0.8 h |
Reagent volume per test | Higher | ~300–400 µL |
Cost per test (indicative) | Baseline 1.0× | down to ~0.15×–0.30× |
Drivers: low volumes, fewer manual steps, auto calibration/QC. Actuals vary by analyte and staffing; we’ll run your numbers and include payback in months.
Get a Hyperlab Plus demo, local installation and training. Reduce per-test costs and turnaround times with Steroglass enzymatic automation—validated wine methods and Australian service.
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