Sample changer
The automatic sample changer of the beamline is an ISARA2 from Irelec. The maximum capacity of the sample storage Dewar is 464 samples (29 pucks).
Caps/Vials
Only SPINE caps/vials are supported. In the case of the double gripper (Unipuck) the use of SPINE caps is mandatory (Molecular dimensions, Mitegen or Hampton SPINE caps) (see figure below). The use of other standards will cause serious collisions.
Pin length
22 mm pin length is strongly recommended, if you bring longer or shorter pins, make sure to bring an empty pin (sample) to test the position of the cryostream before mounting your samples. Any common brand of pins is allowed (Hampton, MD, etc).
Cassettes (pucks)
16-sample UNIPUCK cassettes (pucks/baskets) are supported for automatic mounting in the ISARA2 sample changer
Serial Crystallography (Comming by the end of 2025)
Back up system
External hard disk drive (preferred). Please bring your own external hard disk drive.
SFTP may also be possible depending on amount of data.
Download your results obtained with the automated data processing pipeline through Data portal: https://data.cells.es
Typical software for data processing is available. Automatic processing with FastDP, autoPROC pipeline and XIA2.
Wet laboratory
A wet laboratory is at your disposal which is close to the beamline to facilitate standard crystal manipulation and preparation. A Mosquito LCP for general crystal screening, a Dragonfly for setting up optimizations and a Formulatrix imager allowing remote visualization of the crystallization plates are available, as well as a Crystal Shifter for fast crystal freezing and automatic sample tracking.