Sample changer for diffractometer
marcsc
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The marcsc is an automated sample changing robot for X-ray crystallography. The instrument is fully integrated into the mardtb "desktop beamline", our multi-purpose goniometer. This integration makes the marcsc a compact, robust and very reasonably priced tool for high-throughput crystallography.
Designed as a completely integrated package with the mardtb advanced goniostat for single-crystal diffraction, the marcsc is a complete turn-key sample mounting system small enough not to crowd any synchrotron hutch or X-ray laboratory. The automated data collection reduces the fatigue on scientists, and allows testing larger numbers of crystals than previously possible.
Because the marcsc is an attachment to the mardtb, it takes advantage of the convenience of one-click automatic beam alignment. The whole system aligns itself to the X-ray beam automatically and has no realignment headaches or crashing problems of independent robotic arms.
The removable carousel of 19 vials keeps samples safely in liquid nitrogen until they are called by the data collection program. A new carousel can be loaded by the user in just 30 seconds.
Designed as a completely integrated package with the mardtb advanced goniostat for single-crystal diffraction, the marcsc is a complete turn-key sample mounting system small enough not to crowd any synchrotron hutch or X-ray laboratory. The automated data collection reduces the fatigue on scientists, and allows testing larger numbers of crystals than previously possible.
Because the marcsc is an attachment to the mardtb, it takes advantage of the convenience of one-click automatic beam alignment. The whole system aligns itself to the X-ray beam automatically and has no realignment headaches or crashing problems of independent robotic arms.
The removable carousel of 19 vials keeps samples safely in liquid nitrogen until they are called by the data collection program. A new carousel can be loaded by the user in just 30 seconds.
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