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BioArc™ Duo -80/-20°C Automated Sample Storage System

The BioArc Duo Automated Sample Storage System provides flexible sample storage at two temperature ranges: -80°C for biological samples, live-virus vaccines, viral vectors, and long-term storage; and -20°C for research enzymes, antibodies, plasmids, and more.

  • Dual temperature storage areas
  • Assured sample integrity and protection
  • Fast, controlled, reliable access to samples
  • Based on 20+ years of storage innovation

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Product Details

The Azenta Life Sciences BioArc Duo -80°C/-20°C Automated Sample Storage System is designed to meet the growing demands of biomedical research by providing distinct temperature zones within a single unit. This system efficiently stores various container types and sizes at two temperatures, optimizing space and reducing costs.

Ideal for clinical trials, drug discovery, and clinical diagnostics, the BioArc Duo accommodates diverse biological specimens and liquid-based compounds. The BioArc Duo offers a practical and economical solution for biobanks, research centers, and drug discovery programs, enhancing storage capabilities.

By maintaining -80°C and -20°C within the same enclosure, the BioArc Duo simplifies the management of samples with varying storage needs. This dual functionality optimizes space and streamlines sample management, making it a revolutionary solution for diverse sample storage.

Key Features

Properties
  • Designed to save space and optimize available budgets while storing at two temperature ranges: -80°C and -20°C
  • Stores biological samples and live-virus vaccines, viral vectors, proteins (long term storage), lipids, DNA (long term storage), RNA (long term storage), large molecules (biopharmaceuticals such as immunotherapies and antibody-conjugated drugs), and bacterial cultures at -80°C (or -70°C)
  • Additional -20°C zone for extra flexibility and cost management in storing research enzymes and antibodies, plasmids, DNA (short term storage), RNA (short term storage), small synthetic molecules, proteins (short term storage)
  • Optimized shelving pitch based on labware height ensures maximum storage density
Ease of Use & Sample Security
  • Secure and controlled user access
  • Consistent storage temperatures for ultimate sample integrity
  • Intuitive user interface, no special expertise required to operate
  • Configured with input/output, imaging, and picking modules, optimized to meet your needs
Store Controller Software

Intuitive, easy-to-use, fully featured ARCON™ Store Controller Software is included in BioArc systems for effective sample management and inventory control. It provides

  • Sample security: Conducts lifetime inventory and environmental tracking while compiling sample chain of custody and audit trail reports.
  • High performance and reliability: Provides full order control, including drag-and-drop order prioritization. Optimizes throughput with more efficient batch workflows and order decomposition.
  • Easy to use: Intuitive, information-rich display with modern graphics permits operations with zero special training. Customizable screens permit application-specific workflow presentations.
  • Seamless IT integration: Flexible deployment options include active directory integration and encrypted system access passwords. LIMS options include web services API, database, and file-based integration. Accessibility is highly configurable with definable user roles.
  • Configurable: Creation of users and roles, gadget and access customization, system level customization.
  • Compliance: ARCON supports 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.

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Specifications
BioArc Duo -80/-20°C Automated Sample Storage System
Dimensions (H x W x D)
2.76 x 7.3 x 3.04m
9’1″ x 24’2″ x 10′
-80°C bank example capacity283,000 1.9ml tubes
-20°C bank example capacity500,000 0.5ml tubes
100,000 1.4ml tubes
1,500 shallow-well plates
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FreezerPro® Integration for Automated Storage Solutions

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Key Considerations for Biobanks

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