The single tube reader is a high-performing, easy to use, portable reader developed with broad compatibility in mind, reading any 2D coded sample tube currently on the market, not only those supplied by Azenta Life Sciences.

• Compatible with all 2D data matrix coded tubes
• Takes less than one second to scan any 2D-coded tube and display the result
• Large scanning window and superior decoding technology for quick and easy decoding of 1D barcodes on racks and tubes
• Tube ID is displayed instantly on the computer screen for identification or sample entry
• Blue LED target lights are emitted so that positioning the barcode for scanning is error proof, even when the user is wearing gloves
• Single Tube Reader automatically scans the code (1D or 2D) and confirms a 'good read'
• Azenta Life Sciences keyboard wedge allows you to enter the results into any application
• No need to calibrate, no drivers or software to install
• Starts working when plugged into a PC or laptop, no external power supply is required due to USB connectivity

Can quickly scan and read any tube, regardless of size: 24, 48, 96, 240, 384 formats, as well as larger capacity tubes including glass compound storage tubes, cryo tubes and biological sample tubes.

Code formats read: 2D Data Matrix®, 1D linear barcodes, QR codes, ISO 16022, square and rectangular format, ECC 200, 0 - 20 grid sizes, white on black and black on white, numeric and alphanumeric.

Tube compatibility: reads single tubes from SBS format racks, either in 24, 48, 96, 240 or 384 formats; as well as glass compound storage tubes, cryo tubes and biological sample tubes.

Operating systems: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows CE, Mac O SX, Linux.