In:
Acta Crystallographica Section D Biological Crystallography, International Union of Crystallography (IUCr), Vol. 62, No. 10 ( 2006-10-01), p. 1251-1259
Abstract:
A standard sample holder and vial for cryocooled macromolecular crystals has been defined for use with robotic sample changers. This SPINE standard sample holder is a modified version, with added features and specifications, of sample holders in common use. In particular, the SPINE standard meets the precision required for automatic sample exchange and includes a cap that is identified by a two-dimensional datamatrix code as well as an optional vial. At the ESRF, the sample holder standard is in use with the EMBL/ESRF/BM14 robotic sample changer (SC3) which is installed on eight beamlines. The SC3 can hold up to 50 crystals stored in five baskets. A datamatrix reader in the SC3 ensures safe management of the sample flow and facilitates fully automatic screening and characterization of samples. Tools for handling and transporting 50 samples in a dry shipping dewar have been developed. In addition to the SC3, the SPINE sample holder is currently compatible with a number of other robotic sample changers.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0907-4449
DOI:
10.1107/S0907444906030587
DOI:
10.1107/S0907444906030587/gx5085sup1.pdf
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
International Union of Crystallography (IUCr)
Publication Date:
2006
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2968623-4
SSG:
12
SSG:
13
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