Functional Description

The XL20 Tube Handler automates transferring tubes between multiple 96 tube racks. The XL20's robotics allows unattended processing of 20 tube racks (1,920 tubes) at a time. For projects over 1,920 tubes, the tube racks can be exchanged dynamically. The XL20's advanced tube management system supports sorting virtually an unlimited number of tubes. The XL20 includes Windows based control software that is easy to use and ready for user work lists. The software's intuitive interface makes the XL20 operable by a wide variety of users

Intuitive Software

The XL20's Work List Manager software processes user work lists to sort, scan, and weigh tubes. The software guides rack loading allowing for quick setup of complex tube sorting projects. Work lists of over 20 racks are managed dynamically for efficient processing of large projects. Work list progress and tube scan results are clearly displayed in real time. The XL20's log files allow tracking location, scanned image, tube weight, and 2D code information for each tube processed.

2D Scanner and Analytical Balance

The XL20's options include an integrated 2D scanner to decode tube ID markings and an analytical balance for weighing tubes. The 2D scanner option provides in-process tube ID to confirm movement of 2D marked tubes. The analytical balance option provides for automatic weighing of each tube at 0.0001g readability. These XL20 options operate in an unattended manner and generate output data files

Robust Reliability

The XL20's robotics platform is engineered for robust continuous operation. Encoder based automation combined with the XL20's 2D tube scanner and bar coded tube rack management features ensure reliable operation.

Innovative Features

The XL20 brings commercial scale tube handling to the bench top. Features such as individual tube identification, bar coded rack setup, and detailed log files make the XL20 a best-in-class lab automation platform.

Applications

The XL20 automates handling 0.5 ml to 1.4 ml tubes for:
• Compound library management
• Preparation of samples
• Sorting of specific assays
• Re-array processing.

Throughput

The XL20 tube handler's processing times vary by task.
• 900 tubes per hour - sort only mode
• 500 tubes per hour - sort and 2D scan mode
• Over 240 tubes per hour - sort and weigh mode

Model / Capacity

• XL20 - sort only model / 1,920 tube capacity
• XL20 - with 2D scanner / 1,920 tube capacity
• XL20 - with balance / 1,536 tube capacity
• XL20 - with 2D scanner & balance / 1,536 tube capacity