Key Features: Multi format storage and retrieval capability for

A3 SMARTSTORE™ - AUTOMATED SAMPLE MANAGEMENT
FOR SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED COMPOUND LIBRARIES AND BIOBANKS
The RTS A3 is a flexible, compact and space efficient automated sample storage system; a
future proof sample management solution for organisations from academia to large pharma.
With the highest density storage in its class, A3 delivers reliable, high integrity automated
sample management, through its combination of a high specification cold room environment,
industrial quality robotics and proven RTS d-Sprint™ sample tracking and inventory software.
A3 has a high level of flexibility, can be easily installed with minimal facilities requirements, is
readily expanded to accommodate increasing numbers of samples, and comes with an optional
‘Walkaway’ unit for extended unattended operation and sample thawing.
Key Features:
Multi format storage and retrieval capability for
tubes, plates and vials within the same unit
Temperature controlled and conditioned
environment, with inert nitrogen option available
Compatible with most industry standard labware
Easily integrated into LIMS or corporate inventory
systems
Modular cold room enclosure for easy future
expansion
Excellent maintenance access and serviceability
1.4ml
Tube capacity
800µl
No. of tubes
Plate capacity
0.75ml
500µl
240,000
SBS Shallow-well
plate
0.3ml
0.04ml
200µl
360,000
30µl
360,000
SBS Half
deep-well plate
1,920,000
SBS Deep-well
plate
Designed for collections upto 360,000
samples, as standard A3 includes:Fully automated sample storage
No. of plates
Vial capacity
No. of vials
5,000
2,500
1,250
1.8ml cryovial
1 dram vial
20ml vial
Internal automated cherry picking
Sample tracking and inventory software
Flexible refrigeration system options
120,000
46,500
15,000
Sample Integrity
Weight
User specified storage temperature and
environment; picking is carried out under
storage conditions, so no freeze thaw cycles.
Sample Storage Conditions
Weight
Kg
lb
Unladen
2,000
4,400
Fully Laden (Typ.)
3,000
6,600
Services
Storage Temperatures
Standard -20˚C, +4˚C, +20˚C
Electrical power and gas supply
requirements are:
Storage Environments
Dry air or N2 option
Typical Electrical and Gas Supply
Requirements
Throughput
Throughput of any automated storage system is
dependent on the hit rate (number of tubes to be
picked from the source trays). Typical plate/rack
and tube storage / retrieval times are shown
below.
Electrical
400V, 50Hz, TP&N (17A)
208V, 60Hz, TP&N (33A)
480V, 60Hz TP&N (15A)
Gas
Min 6 bar (87 psi)
Max 10 bar (145 psi)
Software
Typical Throughput Performance
Plate/rack storage/retrieval time
30 seconds (average), 60 seconds (single)
Tube storage/retrieval time
6 seconds (average), 60 seconds (single)
A3 is supplied complete with RTS’ proven
d-Sprint™ and SIS™ sample tracking and
inventory software, utilising MS Windows
and Oracle.
Dimensions
Designed for installation either as a complete
unit, or in modules.
Dimensions
mm
Inches
Height
2,420
95
Width
2,250
88
Depth
1,650
65
A3 - the highest density, flexible automated store of its class,
suitable for a range of plates, tubes and vials from leading vendors,
with walkaway and automation integration options
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