An automatic system for packaging and identification of biological samples
From an open primary sample tube, MAPI automatically fills the CBS™ High Security 0.3 or 0.5 mL straws, heat-seals both ends, prints (ink-jet) barcodes and/or alpha-numerical identification on the jacket and in-line validates the process by immediate bar-code reading.
The MAPI system consists of the filling robot and its control box, a special ink-jet type printer and a PC with the pilot MAPI software. The filling automate is placed on a special laboratory bench at ergonomical height.
General specifications
MAPI machine cycle steps:
- Hopper feeding of straws,
- Barcode reading or key board entry of primary tube code,
- Manual positioning of primary sample tube and filling nozzle,
- Controlled straw filling by aspiration with built-in pumps,
- Controlled thermal autogenic sealing at both ends of straw,
- Ink-jet printing of tamper-proof barcode and corresponding text of up to 10 digits and control key (code GS1 128),
- Reading of straw barcode for validation,
- Selection of validated straws,
- Manual transfer of straws to their storage address (visotube and goblet).
The throughput of straws is fully dependent on the protocol (e.g. number of straws filled per primary tube and the number of different biological products).
Setup, maintenance and shutdown: 15 minutes per day.
All potentially contaminated parts can be cleaned with ethanol or non-corrosive decontamination fluids. The ink-jet printing system requires active evacuation of its solvent vapours. Technical specifications on request.
MAPI System Pilot Software
The Cryo Bio System MAPI software is installed on the PC provided with the system to pilot the machine cycle of the MAPI system: distribution, filling, sealing, printing and re-reading of straws. The code to be printed on the straw can be either barcode read from the primary tube, keyboard entered or programmed fixed text.
Technical specifications
MAPI
L x W x H: 760 x 260 x 470 mm
Weight: 35 kg (77 lb)
Support table
L x W x H: 1200 x 600 x 900 mm
Height with machine: 1260 mm
Weight with machine: 102 kg (225 lb)
MAPI control box
L x W x H: 430 x 380 x 190 mm
Weight: 14 kg (31 lb)
Printer DOMINO control box
L x W x H: 650 x 450 x 375 mm
Weight: 20 kg (44 lb)
Suction unit for DOMINO connectable to an extractor duct, not included (diameter 80 mm)
Voltage: 110 or 220 V
Frequency: 60 or 50 Hz
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Description
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Packaging
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007218
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MAPI - automatic system for filling, sealing and printing of CBS™ High Security straws
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1
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014399
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Additional hopper for straw feeding
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1
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007454
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Sterile CBS™ injection tubing (by 5 x 10)
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50
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018260
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Sterile long blue CBS™ injection tubing (by 5 x 5)
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25
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007451
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Sterile CBS™ aspiration tubing (by 5 x 10)
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50
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