Xdc-96pro - FluidX

High speed decapper / recapper for 96-format
microtubes with purge module
Xdc-96pro
A compact, high-speed whole rack tube decapper
that can automatically remove, then recap, or
dispose of caps from a full 96-tube rack.
Each function takes less than 10 seconds, resulting
in a cycle time of 10 - 15 seconds.
The Xdc-96pro decapper removes the need to manually remove the caps from a wide variety of
0.5ml, 0.75ml and 1.4ml septum sealed tubes, dramatically improving productivity and increasing
the choice of liquid handling systems by eliminating the need for septum piercing.
The Xdc-96pro will also dispose of the caps or recap the same caps back into the same tubes.
Manually re-capping tubes after sampling is no longer required.
Can be used either manually or in automated mode.
When using as a stand-alone system, the simple to operate LCD touch screen allows set up,
calibration and settings to be changed without a PC.
Integration into automated systems is made simple using the RS232.
PURGE MODULE
The Xdc-96pro is fitted with a purge module that enables an inert gas of choice to be "layered" over
the sample straight after decapping, and immediately prior to recapping. This layering technique
protects sensitive samples from the action of humidity and oxygen while uncapped.
Purging immediately prior to recapping ensures that the sample is stored long term in a dry inert
atmosphere, and also maximises the benefit of storing compounds in FluidX's StoragePod TM system
or other store.
The purge sequence and duration is set up using the touch screen or simple PC based software
downloaded to the unit's firmware.
AIR BLADE
A new feature, the air blade prevents the wastechute becoming clogged when caps are
disposed. Particularly useful when caps become sticky with DMSO use.
An air cushion is created as the caps are removed from the harpoons which blows them through
the chute at speed.

Xdc-96pro
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions
Weight
Power requirements
User interface
Cable interface
Width 215mm
Depth 680 mm with shuttle, 480mm without shuttle
Height 350mm
10kg
AC115V / 230V +/-10%. Power less than 55W
LCD Touch Screen for manual operation and system maintenance and
calibration. Windows compatible maintenance and calibration software
package provided.
Serial RS232
COMPATIBILITY
Manufacturer Tube Volume
Micronic TM Microtubes with CapCluster TM 1.4ml, 0.65ml
Matrix Technologies TM TrakMates TM with SepraSeal TM Caps 1.4ml, 0.75ml, 0.5ml
Abgene TM Cypher TM with Caps 1.2ml, 0.65ml
FluidX TM EasyTrack TM Tubes and Caps 1.4ml, 0.65ml
ORDERING INFORMATION
Cat No
Xdc-96pro
Description
Automatic 96 tube rack decapper/re-capper, with Gas Purge for flushing with Nitrogen
or Argon providing an inert atmosphere during storage or while tube is open.
Air Blade Option for discarding solvent "sticky" caps to waste, prevents caps clumping
together and blocking waste chute.
Compatible with FLUIDX, Matrix / Micronic tubes and Individual caps including 1.4ml,
0.75ml, 0.65ml**, 0.5ml tube variants.
For Integration and Benchtop use only, use XDC-96Pro for integration or RS232 control.
Please specify tube range when ordering, i.e. FluidX, Abgene, Matrix or Micronic.
(**Some restrictions apply to smaller volume tubes)
FluidX reserve the right to update and change product information without notice. © FluidX Ltd. 2009.
Tel:+44 (0) 1625 861614 Email:info@fluidx.co.uk www.fluidx.co.uk