The BioStore -190°C LN2-Based Automated Storage System provides researchers and biobank managers with a best-in-class storage solution for cellular products and biosamples. The system combines a high-efficiency LN2 stainless steel freezer with the Azenta Life Sciences technology and software to ensure the highest sample integrity.
The BioStore -190°C LN2-Based Automated Storage System offers the greatest sample protection and comprehensive inventory management and control with a superior user experience at an affordable price. Targeted and non-targeted samples are protected from warming above Tg (glass transition) throughout sample retrieval. Quality is assured by viewing user access, sample inventory, history, and audit-trail reports. Emergency situation protection provides greater than 20 days of temperature stability in the case of energy or LN2 loss.
When this Automated Storage System is paired with end-to-end sample management solutions that integrate seamlessly with your workflow, you can optimize your efficiency and maximize sample utilisation.
Specifications
| Parameter | BioStore ™ A45* | BioStore ™ A60* |
| Dimensions (width) | 116.3cm (45.8 in) | 152.4cm (60in) |
| Cryobox capacity | 266 | 630 |
| 2ml vial capacity (2 Inch, 54mm) | 26,600 | 63,000 |
Note: A45 replaces M42*. A60 replaces M60*. Updated model provides increased storage capacity per tank wider in diameter.
Properties
- Available in two sizes Compatible with a range of labware, e.g. cryoboxes, vials, microplates
- Full vial or cassette level inventory tracking
Complete -190°C vapor storage environment*
SW is capable of providing accurate real-time audit reports - LIMS connectivity and system partitioning for shared use Insulating tower temperature protection for non-targeted tubes
- Ergonomic design for simple user experience and minimized injury risk
- 17-23 day hold time in case of catastrophic interruption of electrical or LN2 supply (depending on system size)
- Proven technology: based on Azenta Life Sciences expertise and industry leading cryogenic freezers
Sample Integrity, Security & Tracking
- Consistent -190°C temperatures achieved for from top to bottom using LN2 vapor
- A sample integrity calculator protects samples from excessive warming by predicting their temperatures based on experimental evidence
- Integrity is further enhanced by protecting innocent samples during storage and retrieval transient exposures
- Racks are quickly pulled into an insulated sleeve, significantly slowing transient warming
20-day safety hold time below -135°C (Tg) with full manual access if power or LN2 are disrupted - Comprehensive inventory management with vial-level ID, audit trail, reports, and LIMS connectivity
Software
- Controller software and touchscreen enable efficient order management and execution
- Its easy-to-use graphical interface permits tube-level inventory management plus sample storage, retrieval, and auditing
- The software monitors storage environment data and has comprehensive error handling
- LIMS connectivity is available for real-time sample management
- Full 21-CFR-11 reporting capability is available
- Administrator-defined libraries and access control can optimize the system as a shared resource
