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BioMicroLab - Model XL9 -Easily Configurable Automated Tube Handler

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Modular and flexible instrumentation to automate critical labelling, sample tracking, and volume detection workflows. The BioMicroLab XL9 tube handler for 96-format microtubes is easily configurable with labeling, sample tracking, and volume detection capabilities. With a 9 rack capacity, this instrument is particularly well suited for laboratories taking their first steps towards automation or with limited benchtop space.

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Benchtop and high performance tube handling

The XL9 & XL20 Series Tube Handlers streamline volume detection, sample identification/verification, and labeling tasks to eliminate bottlenecks and transform tube handling workflows.

Software

User-friendly

User-friendly Windows based software is included with all XL Series instruments to manage sample processing modes and robotic operations. BioMicroLab offers software developer toolkits for your instrument and workflow integration projects.

XL Work List Manager Software

Included with all XL Series instruments, the XL Work List Manager Software offers user-friendly management of vial pick and place operations. It provides multiple tube processing modes for common tube handling applications to meet varied workflow needs and allows researchers flexible control to increase your throughput. Output files can be easily configured to meet LIMS system requirements. Easily managed by multiple users, our full featured tube processing software provides walk away operation to meet throughput requirements even for demanding environments with advanced system error handling options. Software features include:

  • User-friendly point-and-click Graphical User Interface
  • Data collection and worklist based processing modes
  • Functionality carefully guides the user through the tube rack loading and unloading processe
  • Interactive interface provides feedback while processing tubes
  • Dynamically processes extended work lists handling more racks than the XL Series platform capacity
  • Integrates with hand-held barcode scanners for rack identification
  • LIMS integration ready output files in .csv file format
  • Tracks and logs all system activity
  • Provides robust error-handling options for unattended tube processing
  • SDK and ActiveX toolkits available

Compatible labware

The XL9 is compatible with 96 well ANSI/SLAS microtubes (0.3 mL to 1.4 mL) from major labware manufacturers including:

  • Altemis

  • Biosero

  • FluidX

  • Greiner

  • Micronic

  • Thermo Scientific (Matrix, ABgene)

  • Ziath

Cold room compatibility

The XL Series maintains sample temperature in cold storage, refrigeration systems and cold rooms. Cold room compatible XL9 units used for re-arraying tubes are capable of operation to -10°C. Units equipped with an automated balance are capable of operation to -4°C. Given the compact size, the XL9 fits well in freezers and cold rooms with limited space. Cold room compatible XL Series units operate as they would in an ambient environment.

Enclosures

When operator safety is a concern, the XL9 can be enclosed so that the instrument automatically shuts off when the door is opened. Clear, acrylic walls allow maximum light and visibility into the instrument to support comfortable user conditions. HEPA filtration for enclosures is now available.

Label printing and application

Prints and applies high-resolution 1D & 2D barcodes as well as human readable text and symbols. User-friendly software allows operators to generate unique or identical labels using a variety of label materials and sizes.

Sample identification and tracking

The XL9 seamlessly integrates 2D data matrix barcode decoding with other tube handling operations, decoding up to 500 tubes per hour. BioMicroLab’s software captures and reports each tube’s 2D barcode, tube location, weight, volume and more to LIMS systems.

Feature checklist

  • Automates collection of tube 2D barcode, weight, and volume, 
  • Decodes 2D barcode with integrated camera
  • Weighs sample with 0.1mg 4-place Balance (with Automated Balance option)
  • Print and apply labels (with labeling option)
  • Enclosure available for operator safety!
  • Small 18” x 21” footprint
  • Compatible with 96-well ANSI/SLAS standard tube racks
  • Includes LIMS compatible BioMicroLab XL Series Work List Software

  • Dimensions (W x D x H): XL9:
    • 18in x 17in x 16in
    • 45cm x 43cm x 40cm
    • XL9 with Labeling:
      • 18in x 27in x 16in
      • 45cm x 69cm x 40cm
  • Electrical: 100-240VAC ~ 50/60Hz
  • Weight: XL9: ~40 lbs (18 kg)
    • XL9 with Labeling: ~62.5 lb (28.3 kg)
  • Operating Environment: XL9: 10°C to 40°C, 10-90% RH
    • XL9 for Cold Rooms: -10°C* to 40°C, 10-90% RH
    • *model dependant
  • System Requirements: Operating System: Operating System: Windows 11, 10; 8GB RAM Recommended
    • USB Ports: Two
  • Throughput (Operational Mode - Tubes/Hour): Re-array only 700
    • Re-array and 2D Decode 500
    • Re-array, 2D Decode and Weigh ~250
    • Re-array and Weigh ~300
    • Re-array and Label 180