A high performance, high capacity solution for bar code labeling of microplates. The workcell consists of a 600 dpi Printer - Applicator and a Hudson PlateCrane microplate handling robot. The Print & Apply™ Workcell is an integrated platform designed to be installed in any laboratory. The Workcell configuration allows easy installation onto a standard laboratory bench. The software provides a graphical user interface for operation of all components and is based on Hudson's SoftLinx automation software. A graphical, easy-to-use WYSIWYG interface is used for label design.
Bar Code Print and Apply Workcell - Accessories
- PlateCrane, PlateCrane XL, or PlateCrane XT can be integrated for the optimum balance between bench space and capacity requirements
- PlateCrane Rotating Gripper allows automatic programming of applying labels to any and/or all sides of microplates
- Integrated bar code detector for label verification and QC
- Workcell can be integrated with multiple microplate-based instruments; for example, a reader and sealer combined with the print and apply instrument
- A variety of label materials, including freeze/thaw and DMSO resistant, in sizes from 0.25" to 20" high and 0.50" to 3.3" wide
- Printer and Applicator can be configured for manual operation
- 8-port serial expander card to be installed into user-supplied Pentium-based computer
When configured with a PlateCrane with rotating gripper, the workcell allows labels to be applied to any or all sides of a microplate. This picture shows a close-up of the PlateCrane rotating gripper, the Plate Nest, and the label applicator 600 dpi printer provides the resolution needed for reproducible printing on labels sized for microplates. The capability to use labels up to 3.3" wide allows use of longer bar codes and the printing of human readable text next to the bar code.
The Print & Apply Workcell offers individual laboratories Walkaway Automation for labeling microplates. Depending on the configuration, up to 420 microplates can be loaded and then automatically labeled. The potential inaccuracies (as well as operator tedium) of manual labeling are therefore avoided.
- 600 dpi Zebra printer provides the best resolution available
- Compatible with a wide variety of label types and sizes available
- Print and apply blank labels "on-site", or feed and apply preprinted color labels
- Compatible with all bar code formats
- Positive tamping applicator provides reliable application within +/- 0.020"
- Compatible with standard and deep well microplates
- Walkaway automation of printing and applying for up to 420 microplates
- Typical throughput 100 plates/hour (single label)
- Handles microplates with SBS standard footprint
