FAQ: Code Readers

What type of imaging technology is used by the DR500/DR505?

The DR500 and DR505 rack readers use CIS imaging technology to capture the 2D Data-Matrix codes on sample storage tubes. The DR500/DR505 side barcode reader uses CCD imaging technology to capture 1D rack barcodes.

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The DR700 and DR710 can scan a rack of tubes in 7 seconds or a single tube in 2 seconds.

The DR700 and DR710 rack readers use CCD imaging technology to capture the 2D Data-Matrix codes on the bottom of sample storage tubes. The DR700/DR710 side barcode reader also uses CCD imaging technology to capture 1D rack barcodes.

The DR700 and DR710 rack readers can validate 2D Data-Matrix coded tubes. When paired with a matching side barcode reader, 1D rack barcodes can be scanned and validated as well.

Yes. The DR700 and DR710 can both read and validate frozen racks of tubes.