NEW BOD5 Software – Compliance Meets Flexibility

5-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) analysis is time-consuming, complex and highly regulated. MANTECH designed lab automation software, BOD Pro streamlines BOD5 analysis while ensuring compliance. Coupled with our latest automated hardware or used manually, the software package records and stores DO measurements, tracks the 5- or 7-day incubation periods, performs calculations, alerts and assists analysts, and more.

MANTECH’s BOD Pro software was designed using the latest practices and platforms in software development, boasting a number of IT security advantages. As an end-to-end manufacturer and single source provider, MANTECH has an acute understanding of the needs of your laboratory analysts and supervisors.

Are you an existing PC-BOD customer? Ask about our available hardware trade-in offers.

Software Features & Advantages

Designed for Windows 10 and 11 Pro OS, MANTECH BOD Pro is able run concurrently with all security and OS updates.

Individual account login credentials allows:

  • Customized permission setting for each user account (i.e., analyst, administrator, etc.)
  • Administrator account NOT required for installation or operation
  • Reporting tagged to a single analyst for enhanced auditing

With one click, analysts are able to import sample information from your LIMS when setting up a run. Customizable CSV or PDF result reports can be automatically printed or exported directly to your laboratory’s network or LIMS.

BOD Pro offers flexible reporting in CSV and PDF formats. Customers have the ability to:

  • Add up to 10 user defined data columns
  • Rearrange columns to ensure capability with your LIMS
  • Add flags to alert users of method violations
  • Tag an analyst to each run report

Users have the ability to search reports based on run name, date, sample ID and/or sample name while a run is being performed.

BOD Pro has been designed to integrate YSI MultiLab DO meters. MANTECH offers single, dual or triple probe options to cut busy laboratory’s run times to a fraction of the time! BOD Pro supports YSI 4010 series including:

  • YSI 4010-1W
  • YSI 4010-2W
  • YSI 4010-3W

Fully customizable shortcut buttons displayed on BOD Pro’s homepage simplifies and speeds up routine sample runs or maintenance set up. Each user has the flexibility to rearrange and upload your own images to customize your home screen.

BOD Pro software is able to send email notifications to the analyst and/or additional contacts for a number of events, including:

  • Run completion
  • Final runs due
  • QC check failed
  • Report results
  • and more!

Built-in remote viewing software “Quick Assist” allows for direct interfacing and support with a MANTECH representative through a secure connection.

All hardware components (i.e., autosampler, pumps, DO meter, interface and burets) feature IoT connectivity and establish communication with the software prior and throughout the run – streamlining and simplifying troubleshooting and maintenance…read more.

Configuration Options

A variety of available options to meet your laboratory’s budget and demand.

Automate DO Readings & Sample Preparation

  • Up to 90 position MANTECH designed autosampler
    • 1-5 rack options with 18 positions per rack
  • Options for desired level of automation available
    • DO read only system
    • Dilution water, seed and/or inhibitor addition

Manual Operation – ONLY $1,850 USD!

  • Auto-populating data entry with YSI meter integration
  • Manual data entry with other DO meter brands
  • Option to add a multi-position autosampler
  • Performs all calculations
  • 5- and 7-day tracking with email reminders

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Resources

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In September 2021, MANTECH discontinued the PC-Titrate and PC-BOD software and related hardware.  This includes the AM73, AM122 and AM97 autosamplers.  Support for all products continues, however, parts will be come difficult to source in the coming years due the supply chain challenges created by the pandemic.  Please note that Windows 10 OS security updates [...]

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Are you experiencing difficulties turning off automatic updates for Win10 and Win11 Pro OS? Increased threats of cyber-attacks have resulted in Microsoft making several security-related changes with the release of Windows 10 Pro and Windows 11 Pro operating systems (OS). As a result of these changes, laboratory equipment software that has been optimized for earlier [...]

Free up Technician’s Time with an Automated Bod Analyzer and Rapid 10-Minute Bod Estimator.

MANTECH is pleased to announce the release of a New Automated Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) Analysis Package including the Rapid 10-minute BOD Estimator. This combination of 5-day automation and rapid estimation provides the ideal solution for streamlining large-scale BOD5 analysis and freeing up technicians time in the lab. It also provides the clients of BOD5 […]

Frequently Asked Questions

BOD Pro Software FAQ

  • Are BOD results affected by atmospheric pressure changes?

    Generally speaking, dissolved oxygen readings are dependent on atmospheric pressure. This is because the density of water changes with pressure, and this in turn affects the mg/L of dissolved oxygen. Here is a resource describing the “why” behind this. It is also dependent on temperature for similar reasons.

    The YSI meter does compensate for changes in atmospheric pressure. Here is a document explaining this. The document also provides advice for troubleshooting when challenges are occurring in BOD testing. One important aspect is to make sure you are calibrating the probe before each day of testing.

  • What languages are supported by BOD Pro?

    BOD Pro is now available in several languages! BOD Pro supports the following languages:

    • Arabic
    • Greek
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Hindi
    • Italian
    • Japanese
    • Korean
    • Malay
    • Punjabi
    • Polish
    • Portuguese
    • Swedish
    • Tamil
    • Thai
    • Urdu
  • How will I be notified when there is a new software update?

    At MANTECH, we are continuously updating our software and adding new features. You will receive push notifications if you are connected to the network or if you have an internet connection. If you are offline, you will receive a direct email from MANTECH.

     

  • Are your stirrers manual or automatic?

    BOD Pro™ Software detects the optimal time to turn on the stirrer while taking DO readings. This feature improves operational efforts for analysts and streamlining your runs.

  • What service and support options are available?

    MANTECH offers options for on-site or remote assistance. With the customer’s permission, a MANTECH representative can remotely control operations, answers questions, resolve challenges and assist with any other requests. MANTECH offers on-site support with one of our Technical Representatives within 72 hours across Canada and the U.S. Our team of Technical Representatives will assist in installation, repairs, and preventative maintenance of your systems. Find your nearest Technical Representative here. For on-site services outside of Canada and the U.S., please contact your distributor here.

  • What is BOD Pro software?

    Following months of BETA testing, in early 2022, MANTECH has released new software called BOD Pro. BOD Pro is a lab automation software that is entailed to operate our automated and manual BOD systems with plenty of features that analysts desire.

  • What DO meter is required for BOD Pro?

    BOD Pro has been designed to integrate YSI MultiLab DO meters. MANTECH offers single, dual or triple probe options to cut busy laboratory’s run times to a fraction of the time! BOD Pro supports YSI MultiLab 4010-W series including:

    • YSI MultiLab 4010-1W
    • YSI MultiLab 4010-2W
    • YSI MultiLab 4010-3W

    A manual data entry option allows customers can use alternative DO meters.

    Note: BOD Pro Software does not support the YSI MultiLab 4010-1, 4010-2, and 4010-3 models.

  • Is BOD Pro compatible with my LIMS system?

    Yes. BOD Pro™ Software is agnostic, and our CSV import/export functionality is easy-to-use and flexible with all LIMS systems.

  • What are the computer specifications to operate BOD Pro?

    BOD Pro software requires a computer with Windows 10/11 Pro OS with minimum 4GB RAM. View PDF for Minimum Computer Requirements here.

  • Will BOD Pro operate with the hardware I currently have?

    BOD Pro has been designed for MANTECH’s latest hardware releases. Learn more about our new hardware here.

    Hardware trade-in offers are available for existing PC-BOD customers.

  • What are shortcuts?

    Shortcuts are customizable buttons that users can create from pre-saved templates generated on Run Configuration table. Shortcuts can have its own unique image and be organized by custom headers.