Refrigerated Storage Manager

This module is an on-line refrigerated unit capable of storing 5700 specimens at a rate of 750 specimen tubes per hour. The coordinates of the specimen tube in the storage rack and the storage rack's unique identifier are mapped and recorded to facilitate retrieval, if required, at a later time. Retrieval can be done either manually or automatically. The module can be used in support of repeat testing, add-on tests, holding of specimens for later batch processing, short term storage, or to hold specimens on-line until disposal. Each Refrigerated Storage Manager comes with one set of bar-code labelled storage trays, which can be removed for longer-term storage in a conventional refrigerator or freezer. Additional storage racks are available.

General Specifications

  • Throughput: 600 tubes / hour
  • Tube Diameters: 13 to 17mm
  • Tube height: 75mm to 100mm
  • Storage capacity: 5700 tubes (max)
  • Operating Temperature: 5 °C, +- 5 °C
  • Module size: 47" w x 56" l x 90" h

Features

  • Tubes automatically returned nto the transport system
  • Tray and coordinate of tubes stored in database or LIS
  • Rear tray removal for longer term storage
  • Refrigerated storage

Benefits

  • Reduces manual handling time of specimens
  • Creates steady work flow process
  • Reduces turn around time
  • Reduces errors
  • Improves specimen integrity