| Literature DB >> 17001102 |
F Cipriani1, F Felisaz, L Launer, J S Aksoy, H Caserotto, S Cusack, M Dallery, F di-Chiaro, M Guijarro, J Huet, S Larsen, Mario Lentini, J McCarthy, S McSweeney, R Ravelli, M Renier, C Taffut, A Thompson, G A Leonard, M A Walsh.
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.Mesh：
Year: 2006 PMID： 17001102 DOI： 10.1107/S0907444906030587
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Acta Crystallogr D Biol Crystallogr ISSN： 0907-4449