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Cube Rack Reader

A compact, versatile, quick and robust tube reader with minimal cabling. The Cube Rack Reader is a 2D code tube camera reader with a read & decode time of 1-2 seconds.

  • Smallest ‘scan all’ reader on the market
  • Footprint ideal for benchtop and integration
  • Reads all SBS racks and cryoboxes on the market
  • Also reads 384-well racks
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Product Details

Key Features

Wide Labware Compatibility & Integration Friendly
  • Low profile allows use on robotic integrations for liquid handling systems
  • Reads all current, commonly used, SBS format racks
  • Reads acoustic tube racks in seconds (i.e. AcoustiX)
Space Efficient, Fast & Easy to Use
  • Innovative and unique reading technology (patent pending)
  • Economically priced
Integration with DP5 Reader Software
  • Software designed and written in-house at Azenta
  • Decoding 2D codes is achieved using our own algorithm which we specifically developed for ‘tube sized’ codes
  • A network connection allows multiple users to access the DP5 software using the server address. It also enables communication with multiple units connected to the same network
  • The DP5 interface can be accessed via tablet or mobile phone using the same server address
  • AI enabled no tube detection
  • Exposure mode selection
  • Read retry with pause
  • Displays the results of the decoding and can identify the difference between a clear read, a damaged code, and a missing tube
  • Any tube image can be clicked on, and the individual read is shown (on the right-hand side) with the tube location and code
  • Mobile app available supported by ISO and Android – Free service to use and download
  • Free DP5 Software Upgrades: Lifetime 

Learn more about Ziath DP5 Decoding Software

Cryoprotection™
  • The occurrence of condensation while reading 2D codes tubes straight from cryogenic storage is well known
  • Passive Cryoprotection is a special proprietary coating that eliminates the condensation and ensures uninterrupted reading
  • Our passive technology does not use heat or blown air, reducing any risk of thawing your samples
Specifications
  Cube Rack Reader
Dimensions (W x D x H) 152 x 174 x 146mm
Weight 1.2kg
Power adapter input = 110-220V +/- 10V AC; output = 5V DC, 4A
Labware compatibility 24, 48, 96, 240, 384 position SBS racks
81, 100, 196 position cryoboxes
Code compatibility all commercially available DataMatrix 2D coded tubes
Data export export data as .csv, .text, Excel®, .XML, .JSON, Python, .DB, .PNG or email
Operating system on host PC Windows® 10, 11
Warranty 2 years
Software includes remote control capability for integration applications
Ordering Information

Part Numbers

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Cube Rack Reader
DP5-C-STD Cube Standalone and DP5 Standard; includes DP5 Cube instrument complete with masks for racks and boxes, power adaptor, power cable, DP5 software (download link supplied), USB lead to connect instrument to host computer, user guide (download link supplied); 1 reader
DP5-C-STD-80 Cube Standalone with Cryoprotection and DP5 Standard; includes DP5 Cube instrument complete with masks for racks and boxes, power adaptor, power cable, DP5 software (download link supplied), Cryoprotection, USB lead to connect instrument to host computer, user guide (download link supplied); 1 reader
DP5-CYS-C Cyclops 1D linear code scanner for Cube; 1 side reader

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