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    Easily configurable automated tube handler

    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.

    Versatile capabilities enable streamlined workflows
    Versatile capabilities enable streamlined workflows

    The XL9 brings together scanning, decoding, volume detection, rearray and labeling functionality, giving researchers the flexibility to use it for individual tasks, or accomplish multiple tasks as part of a single workflow.

    Small footprint maximizes available space
    Small footprint maximizes available space

    With a compact footprint of just 45 x 43 cm, the XL9 maximizes available benchtop space, enabling efficient laboratory layout - without compromising on capabilities.

    High-throughput tube sorting increases productivity
    High-throughput tube sorting increases productivity

    The XL9 offers reliable, high speed capabilities for re-array, reformatting, and cherry picking and is able to sort up to 700 tubes per hour, providing unattended tube processing for work list based tube transfer from source racks to target racks.

    Efficient sample identification and tracking
    Efficient sample identification and tracking

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

    Simplify label printing and application with integrated labeling module
    Simplify label printing and application with integrated labeling module

    The BioMicroLab LabelPro labeling module easily attaches to the XL9 and prints and applies high-resolution 1D & 2D barcodes as well as human readable text and symbols - reducing the burden of manual labeling tasks and eliminating bottlenecks.

    Efficient collection of sample weight data
    Efficient collection of sample weight data

    To verify volume upon receipt of samples, or before/after liquid transfer operations, the XL9 integrates either a precision automated balance and/or the non-contact sensor based LevelCheck™ to automate the collection of sample weight data.

    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.

    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

    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

    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.

    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.

    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.

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    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.

    • 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

    Technical Specification

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    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
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