The Express rack reader is a 2D datamatrix tube camera reader with an image capture time of only one second. The Express is marginally larger than the SBS rack itself, making it ideal for robotic integration.

• Ideal for integration into large automated systems
• Available with either USB or RJ45 connector
• Capable of reading all SBS rack formats
• Patented technology allows imaging under difficult lighting conditions
• Smallest footprint 2D barcode rack reader
• Fast camera-based reader

Integration with DP5 reader software

• Software designed and written in-house at Azenta
• Decoding 2D barcodes is achieved using our own algorithm which we specifically developed for ‘tube sized’ codes
• Not a global, generic "off-the-shelf" algorithm that was designed to read a barcode in a supermarket
• Displays the results of the scan and can identify the difference between a correctly scanned tube (green), a damaged tube (red) and missing tube (grey)
• Any tube image can be clicked on and the individual scan is shown (on the right hand side) with the tube location and barcode

Cryoprotection™ option

• The occurrence of condensation whilst scanning 2D datamatrix tubes straight from cryogenic storage is well known
• Ziath's Cryoprotection™ is a special proprietary coating that eliminates the condensation and ensures uninterrupted scanning
• Ziath's method for eliminating condensation uses no extra electrical components
• Prevents the scanner window from misting up when a cold rack is scanned
• Our passive technology does not use heat or blown air
• No risk of accidentally thawing your samples
• Increased reliability and insurance that the cost of this option is at acceptable levels