LiCONiC R&D succeeded in carefully embedding the new features in the existing well proven technology, without compromising its renowned reliability, thus ensuring an extremely high quality implementation. The StoreX iSeries greatly enhances LiCONiC’s products and provides the users with greater overall performance and stability which results in superior assay performance.
The iSTX Line shares many features with STX Line which is the most widely used and the most complete solution for controlled environmental automated storage in laboratory automation. Flexibility, stability and reliability are the hallmark of StoreX automated incubators. LiCONiC‘s proprietary technology delivers a robust system for frequent access and optimum environmental control using a variety of labware.
Microtiter plates, deep well plates, culture flasks, petri dish and bioreactor tube options can all be accommodated as part of a standard solution range. All members of iSTX line can be equipped with various types of packages, options and a wide selection of useful accessories:
Currently StoreX iSTX Line is available in following models:
iSTX44, iSTX110, iSTX220, iSTX500, iSTX1000 and newly developed iSTX66 offering extra 30% capacity in the dimensions of STX44 unit.
The iSTX Line shares many features with STX Line which is the most widely used and the most complete solution for controlled environmental automated storage in laboratory automation. Flexibility, stability and reliability are the hallmark of StoreX automated incubators. LiCONiC‘s proprietary technology delivers a robust system for frequent access and optimum environmental control using a variety of labware.
Microtiter plates, deep well plates, culture flasks, petri dish and bioreactor tube options can all be accommodated as part of a standard solution range. All members of iSTX line can be equipped with various types of packages, options and a wide selection of useful accessories:
- LED Rainbow Technology
Instant and evident display of system status. Particularly useful in combination with integrated robotic application. - GUI User Interface
The most powerful interface of its kind. Displays sample-, climate-, system- and diagnosis-data. - iMotion – Fast Intelligent Speed
Fast is important, so is gentle handling of samples; iMotion now does both. The intelligent speed control automatically optimizes for best performance. - Safe Erase Decontamination*
Proven technology, safe on electronics and safe on the robotics. Not heat based, thus the best solution for automation. - Compact Design
Complete Plug'n Play system which means all is included for instant operation. Identical dimensions regardless of option package. - Proven Cassette Design
Superior temperature stability in samples and optimum temperature homogeneity result in minimum edge effects and lowest evaporation rate - High Quality Gas IR Technology
Most accurate and fastest gas control in the industry now based on 2nd generation sensor - Enhanced High Speed Barcode Reading
The fastest and most reliable bar code reading method ever. Ultra-stable readings by novel Stop and- Go motion. - nWay Decontamination Suite*
Offers the best contamination prevention: Liconel in critical areas, Humidity Injection, and Easy Access for effective cleaning. - Humidity Injection
Eliminates the contamination source in the water pan - Freely Programmable Alarms
Configure alarms for all options including temperature, humidity, CO2 etc.
Currently StoreX iSTX Line is available in following models:
iSTX44, iSTX110, iSTX220, iSTX500, iSTX1000 and newly developed iSTX66 offering extra 30% capacity in the dimensions of STX44 unit.
StoreX iSTX44
iSTX44 is the smallest member of the iSTX line. Its 44 MTP capacity make it perfectly suitable of small-scale integration, highly miniaturized applications or short/long time incubation assays. Its fast retrieval time makes it perfect for throughput issues.
- iSTX44 incubators are available for integration with the instrument placed on the table surface (Bench Top – BT) or for integration with the instrument standing on the floor (Stand Alone – SA). The combination of a Stand Alone configuration with a Bench Top allow these units to be stacked.
- IT models of iSTX44 subline are suitable for crystallization applications.
- Special version where the whole electronics is placed in a separate box away from the units body is available for space constrains situations.
- iSTX44 in Side Gate configuration is designed for seamless integration at the side of other equipment whilst user door facing to the front.
StoreX iSTX66
iSTX66 is the second smallest member of the iSTX line with identical external dimensions as iSTX44 and STX44. Its 66 MTP capacity make it perfectly suitable of small-scale integration, highly miniaturized applications or short/long time incubation assays. Its fast retrieval time makes it perfect for throughput issues.
- iSTX66 incubators are available for integration with the instrument placed on the table surface (Bench Top – BT) or for integration with the instrument standing on the floor (Stand Alone – SA). The combination of a Stand Alone configuration with a Bench Top allow these units to be stacked.
- IT models of iSTX66 subline are suitable for crystallization applications
- Special version where the whole electronics is placed in a separate box away from the units body is available for space constrains situations.
- iSTX66 in Side Gate configuration is designed for seamless integration at the side of other equipment whilst user door facing to the front.
StoreX iSTX110
iSTX110 is the world's smallest carrousel based automated incubator. This unit begins the high throughput series storage line keeping size constraints in mind.
- The newly developed handling with higher speeds, spring loaded instead of counter weight and Flush Gate improves the overall performance of the unit.
- The Flush Gate simplifies integration by omitting any obstacle in the gate area
- iSTX110 instruments are available for integration with the instrument placed on the table surface (Bench Top – BT) or for integration with the instrument standing on the floor (Stand Alone – SA). The combination of a Stand Alone configuration with a Bench Top allow these units to be stacked.
- iSTX110 slim 400mm width minimizes room required along a robotic line.
- iSTX110 robotic Side Access gate is located in the upper part or lower of the housing depending on whether in SA or BT configuration.
- iSTX110 with Mirror Gate (MR) access is available both for SA and BT configurations
- The physical dimensions of all iSTX110 are identical and independent of any Climate Options.
StoreX iSTX140
iSTX140 is the world's smallest carrousel based automated incubator. This unit begins the high throughput series storage line keeping size constraints in mind
- The newly developed handling with higher speeds, spring loaded instead of counter weight and Flush Gate improves the overall performance of the unit.
- The Flush Gate simplifies integration by omitting any obstacle in the gate area.
- iSTX140 instruments are available for integration with the instrument placed on the table surface (Bench Top – BT) or for integration with the instrument standing on the floor (Stand Alone – SA). The combination of a Stand Alone configuration with a Bench Top allow these units to be stacked.
- iSTX140 slim 400mm width minimizes room required along a robotic line.
- iSTX140 robotic Side Access gate is located in the upper part or lower of the housing depending on whether in SA or BT configuration.
- iSTX140 with Mirror Gate (MR) access is available both for SA and BT configurations.
- The physical dimensions of all iSTX110 are identical and independent of any Climate Options.
StoreX iSTX220
iSTX220 is the classical 198MTP-size incubator improved with increased 220 MTP capacity and recently implemented Flush Gate.
- The newly developed handling with higher speeds, spring loaded instead of counter weight and Flush Gate improves the overall performance of the unit.
- The Flush Gate simplifies integration by omitting any obstacle in the gate area.
- iSTX220 instruments are available for integration with the instrument placed on the table surface (Bench Top – BT) or for integration with the instrument standing on the floor (Stand Alone – SA). The combination of a Stand Alone configuration with a Bench Top allows these units to be stacked.
- IT models of the iSTX220 are designed for operation under a workbench in combination with a lift transfer-station.
- Mechanical dimensions of all iSTX220 are identical and independent of any Climate Options.
- iSTX220 robotic Side Access gate is located in the upper part or lower of the housing depending on whether in BT or SA configuration.
- iSTX220 with Mirror Gate (MR) access is available both for SA and BT configurations.
- The physical dimensions of all iSTX220 are identical and independent of any Climate Options.
StoreX iSTX280
iSTX280 is the iSTX220 incubator improved with increased 280 MTP capacity and recently implemented Flush Gate.
- The newly developed handling with higher speeds, spring loaded instead of counter weight and Flush Gate improves the overall performance of the unit.
- The Flush Gate simplifies integration by omitting any obstacle in the gate area.
- iSTX280 instruments are available for integration with the instrument placed on the table surface (Bench Top – BT) or for integration with the instrument standing on the floor (Stand Alone – SA). The combination of a Stand Alone configuration with a Bench Top allows these units to be stacked.
- IT models of the iSTX280 are designed for operation under a workbench in combination with a lift transfer-station.
- Mechanical dimensions of all iSTX280 are identical and independent of any Climate Options.
- iSTX280 robotic Side Access gate is located in the upper part or lower of the housing depending on whether in BT or SA configuration.
- iSTX280 with Mirror Gate (MR) access is available both for SA and BT configurations.
- The physical dimensions of all iSTX280 are identical and independent of any Climate Options.
StoreX iSTX500
iSTX500 is automated incubator with increased 440-500 MTP capacity and recently implemented Flush Gate. This model offers high capacity while maintaining the same compact footprint of iSTX220. iSTX500 is ideal for high throughput labs with space constraints.
- The newly developed handling with higher speeds, spring loaded instead of counter weight and Flush Gate improves the overall performance of the unit.
- The Flush Gate simplifies integration by omitting any obstacle in the gate area.
- iSTX500 instruments are available for integration with the instrument standing on the floor (Stand Alone – SA).
- iSTX500 is available in three internal configurations:
- (1) 440 MTP capacity for maximum comfort for manual handling of cassettes with Double Decker carrousel and standard 540mm cassettes;
- (2) 500 MTP capacity with an optimized configuration using 540mm cassettes on the lower deck and 680mm cassettes on the upper deck while maintaining comfort and safety of manual operation;
- (3) 530 MTP capacity using 1200mm stackers making it the leader in its class.
- iSTX500 robotic Side Access gate is located in the upper part of the housing in SA configuration.
- iSTX500 with Mirror Gate (MR) access is available for SA configuration.
- The physical dimensions of all iSTX500 are identical and independent of any Climate Options.
StoreX iSTX1000
The iSTX1000 is the largest carrousel based incubator of the StoreX Series with smallest footprint in the industry. iSTX1000 houses two independently operating carrousels. The transport lift is located on the back side of the incubation chamber between the two carrousels having three rotation positions – left carrousel, right carrousel and transfer station position. The Gate and therefore the transfer station are located in the center of the back side of the instrument. Two large user doors on the front side of the incubator allow simple and easy manual access to the plates inside the incubation chamber. For manual access the carrousels may be positioned automatically or rotated manually.
- iSTX1000 is available in three internal configurations:
- (1) 880 MTP capacity with Double Decker carrousel using 2x2 levels of standard 540mm stackers;
- (2) 1000 MTP capacity using 540mm cassettes on the lower deck and 680mm stackers on the upper deck;
- (3) 1060 MTP capacity configured as single deck using 1200mm stackers maximizing its capacity.
- iSTX1000 with its 770mm depth and 1970mm height fits through any laboratory door or in any maintenance elevator.
- The wheels lock into place to ensure stability at the workstation.
- The physical dimensions of all iSTX1000 are identical and independent of any Climate Options.