Prior Scientific's award-winning automated, high-speed PL-200 slide loader system is suited for a variety of high-throughput microscopy applications.
These include digital imaging, telepathology, archiving of slides and the production of virtual slides.
The slide-loading system utilises a space-saving rotating arm combined with a multiple-sensory-based gripper system to interface with Prior's Proscan series of upright motorised stages.
The company said this ensures a safe and reliable transfer routine.
The PL-200 slide loader system is compatible with a range of microscopes.
On installation, the microscope is connected to the PL-200 via a mounting plate that stops both drifting apart, enabling system stability and minimising vibration.
It offers a 200-slide capacity accommodated in four removable slide racks that house 50 slides each.
Sensors monitor the presence of the slide racks so the system can intelligently respond when racks are re-fitted with new slides.
This advanced slide-detection system automatically scans and identifies the quantity of slides and their respective locations in the newly installed rack.
To ensure generated data is associated with the correct slide reference details, an optional barcode reader can be calibrated to read 1D or 2D barcodes.
The software development kit simplifies integration with third-party software packages.
The PL-200 enables true walk-away capability.
It was the winning automation product in the 2009 Laboratory Equipment Reader's Choice Awards, presented during Pittcon 2009 in Chicago.
