A compact, versatile, quick and robust scanner with minimal cabling.

 

The Ziath DataPaq™ Cube Rack Reader is a 2D datamatrix tube camera reader with a scan & decode time of 1-2 seconds on a ‘normal’ computer. The Cube can read all racks on the market including Cryoboxes and SBS racks; even 384 racks.

 

 

Key features

• Compatible with 24, 48, 96, 240, 384 SBS racks
• Compatible with 81 and 100 cryoboxes
• Smallest ‘scan all’ scanner on the market
• Camera based instrument resulting in rapid imaging and decoding
• Footprint ideal for benchtop and integration
• Minimal cabling

 

Easy to set-up and easy to use

The DataPaq™ Cube Rack Reader is easy to set-up, and can be ready to use only a few minutes after taking it out of the box. The rack reader arrives fully calibrated and is ready to read all makes of SBS format and Cryobox 2D barcoded racks and tubes. Our patented DataPaq™ Cube is a camera-based instrument and is significantly quicker than scanner-based 2D barcode readers: just one second and you can load the next rack! Our DataPaq™ software makes it simple to export data to Excel, XML or text, and scanned images can also be saved. The DataPaq™ software can connect with Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, Postgres and other databases.

 

DataPaq™ Software

The DataPaq™ software is designed and written in-house at Ziath. Decoding 2D barcodes is achieved using our own algorithm which we specifically developed for ‘tube sized’ codes It is not a global, generic “off-the-shelf” algorithm that was designed to read a barcode in a supermarket. DataPaq™ 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). Also, any tube image can be clicked on and the individual scan is shown (on the right hand side) with the tube location and barcode.

 

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

Compatible with all 2D barcoded tube racks in SBS format, the DataPaq™ Express is the smallest rack scanner currently available. Its camera based instrument delivers rapid imaging and decoding.

 

Key features

• Scan all makes of 2D barcoded tubes
• Export data to Excel, Text, XML, JSON and Database
• Essential tool for sample tracking
• Compatible with Windows 8, 7, Vista & XP
• Simple to install

 

Easy to set-up and easy to use

The DataPaq™ Express Rack Reader is easy to set-up, and can be ready to use only a few minutes after taking it out of the box. The rack reader arrives fully calibrated and is ready to read all makes of SBS format 2D barcoded racks and tubes. Our patented DataPaq™ Express is a camera-based instrument and is significantly quicker than scanner-based 2D barcode readers: just one second and you can load the next rack! Our DataPaq™ software makes it simple to export data to Excel, XML or text, and scanned images can also be saved. The DataPaq™ software can connect with Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, Postgres and other databases.

 

DataPaq™ Software

The DataPaq™ software is designed and written in-house at Ziath. Decoding 2D barcodes is achieved using our own algorithm which we specifically developed for ‘tube sized’ codes It is not a global, generic “off-the-shelf” algorithm that was designed to read a barcode in a supermarket. DataPaq™ 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). Also, any tube image can be clicked on and the individual scan is shown (on the right hand side) with the tube location and barcode.

 

 

The Ziath DataPaq™ Handheld reader is a truly portable scanner which can be held and operated in one hand; leaving the other free for tube handling.

 

Key features

• Compatible with all tubes
• Portable, independent and compact
• No external computer or tablet needed

 

Easy to set-up and easy to use

The handheld tube scanner requires no external computer and is easily operated with one hand; leaving the other hand free to manipulate tubes.  The software is pre-loaded and boots up immediately with a battery life of up to a week with casual use.  This device allows you to scan tubes standing in the basement at the freezer or liquid nitrogen tank.  Even out in the field acquiring samples.

 

Operation modes

The scanner has four operation modes:

• Barcode Scanning – Scan a tube barcode to view it on the screen
• Picklist – Enter a picklist using the associated Client and scan the tubes with the handheld device to ensure you have the correct tubes while at the freezer
• Data View – Scan a barcode to see the details of the sampe in the tube
• Data Entry – Scan a barcode and enter the information on the same to store

 

Client app

To assist with the transfer of data on and off the handheld so that it can be used in environments with no computer network available the handheld comes with an associated client application to help define the data to store and load/unload it onto the handheld. This allows you to go into the deepest darkest corners of your sample storage and still be able to access your data!

Setting new standards for 2D barcode rack scanners. Easy to set up and easy to use.

 

Key features

• The most compact camera based SBS 2D rack scanner available
• Low profile allows use on robotic integrations for liquid handling systems
• Innovative and unique scanning technology (patent pending)
• Scans all current, commonly used, SBS format racks
• Scans acoustic tube racks in seconds (i.e. AcoustiX)
• Economically priced

 

Easy to set-up and easy to use

The DataPaq™ Mirage 2D scanner offers easy, out-of-the-box set up and is delivered pre-calibrated and ready to scan.

This instrument can scan all commonly used racks in the SBS format, and its low profile means that it can be easily added into liquid handling platforms and other automation systems. The low profile and economic price makes the Mirage the perfect replacement for a traditional flat bed scanner.

The Ziath DataPaq™ Single-Tube Scanner scans single all 2D datamatrix barcoded tubes. Simply hold the tube to the large scanner window and the code is instantly displayed, or in keyboard wedge mode the code is added directly into your application. The scanner window is mineral glass, to prevent scratching and extending the instrument lifetime.

 

Key features

• Camera based instrument results in fast scan time
• Compatible with all 2D datamatrix coded tubes and labels
• Keyboard wedge mode allows decoded data export into any application
• Operating systems: Windows 8, 7, Vista and XP
• Free software upgrades for life
• Simple installation procedure – ready to run minutes after taking out of the box
• Compact size
• Durable construction with 2 year full guarantee
• Mineral glass scanning window is resistant to scratching
• Ziath’s expertise and support come as standard

 

Easy to set-up and easy to use

The DataPaq™ Single-Tube Scanner offers easy set-up, straight out of the box, with only a few minutes needed to install the application software. The instrument is provided already calibrated and the scanner can read all 2D datamatrix coded tubes. The software offers a keyboard wedge mode which allows you to enter the decoded data directly into your application. The large scan window makes it easy to present the tubes, even when wearing cryoprotective or contamination clothing. A single USB connection is all that the Single Tube scanner needs for power and data communication.

 

Cryoprotection™ Option

The formation of condensation on the instrument window whilst scanning tubes straight from cryogenic storage is a well known problem. Ziath’s Cryoprotection™ is a special coating that eliminates the condensation and ensures uninterrupted scanning. Ziath’s method for eliminating condensation uses no extra electrical components, resulting in no risk of accidentally thawing your samples, increased reliability and ensuring that the cost of this option is at acceptable levels.

Semi-automatic septum cap or sealing mat applicator for SBS-format tube racks.

 

Key features

• Applying friction sealing mats/caps to SBS format tube racks.
• Electronic system, no air required
• Innovative and unique scanning technology (patent pending)
• Reproducible
• Quick

 

Easy to set-up and easy to use

The new ImpressiOn from Ziath has been designed to take the strain out of applying friction sealing mats or septum sealing caps to SBS format tube racks. Simply place your rack or plate with its attendant friction mat or septum cap web in the drawer and push it firmly shut. Initiate sealing with the large, glove- friendly start button and the sophisticated electronics take over, applying reproducible and even pressure every time to force the septum seals down into each tube. Time after time, ImpressiOn does the hard work for you. It’s more reproducible, quicker and less likely to cause a strain injury than trying to do this manually. The compact unit requires only a 110v or 220v power supply to operate and is small enough to sit on most lab benches.

 

ImpressiOn will work with most commercially available septum cap mats and different manufacturers 2D-coded and uncoded tubes in SBS-format racks. Both friction and septum seals for 96-, 48- and 24-tube plates have been shown to work well in ImpressiOn.

Mohawk is an innovative tube selector and picker from Ziath. The system works with a linear rack reader and 96 pins that allow a tube to be raised when the rack is scanned according to a picklist.

 

The use of such technology avoids slow robotics which takes minutes to process racks; instead a rack can be scanned and tubes selected then picked in seconds. Mohawk integrates with Ziath scanners to produce and verify a report of the picked rack at the end of the process.

 

96 firing pins

Mohawk has 96 pins which fire up on command to select tubes according to a predefined worklist.  Simply place the rack on Mohawk and the rack barcode is read, and the selected pins fire up to present the desired tubes.

 

Intuitive software

The system comes with intuitive software to drive the Mohawk and guide you through the picking process; reporting on progress and presenting a completed report at the end of the picklist.