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A compact, high-speed whole rack tube decapper that can automatically remove, then recap, or dispose of caps from a full 96-tube rack.
Each function takes less than 10 seconds, resulting in a cycle time of 10 - 15 seconds.
The Xdc-96pro decapper eliminates the need to manually remove the caps from a wide variety of 0.5ml, 0.75ml and 1.4ml septum sealed tubes, dramatically improving productivity and increasing the choice of liquid handling systems by removing the need for septum piercing.
The Xdc-96pro will also dispose of the caps or recap the same caps back into the same tubes.
Manually re-capping tubes after sampling is no longer required.
Can be used either manually or in automated mode.
When using as a stand-alone system, the simple to operate LCD touch screen allows set up, calibration and settings to be changed without a PC.
Integration into automated systems is made simple using the RS232.
PURGE MODULE
The Xdc-96pro is fitted with a purge module that enables an inert gas of choice to be "layered" over the sample straight after decapping, and immediately prior to recapping. This layering technique protects sensitive samples from the action of humidity and oxygen while uncapped.
Purging immediately prior to recapping ensures that the sample is stored long term in a dry inert atmosphere, and also maximises the benefit of storing compounds in FluidX's StoragePodTM system or other store.
The purge sequence and duration is set up using the touch screen or simple PC based software downloaded to the unit's firmware.
AIR BLADE
A new feature, the air blade prevents the waste chute becoming clogged when caps are disposed. Particularly useful when caps become sticky with DMSO use.
An air cushion is created as the caps are removed from the harpoons which blows them through the chute at speed.
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