• FLX-20-1003 | FluidX Scope™ USB Single Tube Reader
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  • 20-1025-A | FluidX Scope™ BT Wireless Single Tube Reader

FluidX Scope™ Single Tube Reader

FluidX Scope™ range comprises high-performance, easy to use, portable readers developed with broad compatibility in mind, reading any 2D coded sample tube currently on the market, not only those supplied by FluidX

  • Compatible with all 2D coded tubes
  • Instant and error-proof 1D and 2D-code reading
  • Fast set up
  • Mobile decoding
  • Flexible connectivity with Scope™ BT Wireless
  • Direct data export to any application
  • FreezerPro® compatible
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Overview
  • Given the variety of 2D coded tubes on the market, the Scope™ is designed and developed with broad compatibility in mind, reading any 2D coded sample tube currently on the market, not only those supplied by FluidX
  • High-performance, easy to use, portable readers, with the dual capability of decoding any 2D data matrix coded tube and reading any tube or rack carrying a 1D linear barcode
  • Scope™ BT Wireless single tube reader is the very first single-tube reader to connect by bluetooth to iPad and Android tablet devices; no software required
  • Scope™ readers are supplied with a 5-year warranty
Key Features
Compatible with all 2D-coded tubes
  • Compatible with all FluidX 2D and/or 1D barcoded tubes
  • Compatible with all 2D data matrix coded tubes, including those supplied by Greiner, Matrix, Nunc, LVL, Micronic
  • 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
Instant 1D and 2D-code reading
  • 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
  • Alternatively, the application can be run in the background
Error-proof barcode reading
  • Blue LED target lights are emitted so that positioning the barcode for scanning is error proof, even when the user is wearing gloves
  • Scope automatically scans the code (1D or 2D) and confirms a “good read”
Direct data export to any application
  • FluidX keyboard wedge allows you to enter the results into any application
  • Simply place the cursor where the data is to be entered before scanning the tube
  • The data will instantly be displayed wherever the cursor is positioned
  • Scope™ will insert tube data into any application, such as Excel, Notepad, etc.
Fast set up
  • 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
  • Scope™ BT Wireless connects to your tablet device by simply scanning the connectivity barcode provided in the operation manual, powered by a rechargeable battery, up to 50,000 tube scans between charges
Mobile decoding
  • Scope™ BT Wireless allows you to read barcodes anywhere, at any time by using Bluetooth connectivity to provide complete mobility
Flexible connectivity with Scope™ BT Wireless
  • If multiple devices are used with your tube reader, switching between different Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices can be completed in just a few seconds
  • Scope™ BT Wireless can be connected to an iPad, Android tablet, iPod, iPhone or Android phone or PC/Mac with Bluetooth
  • Bluetooth modem option is available to provide instant connection to any PC or laptop without drivers or software
  • Simply scan the barcode on the modem to establish connection
Specifications
Parameter FluidX Scope™ USB Single Tube Reader FluidX Scope™ BT Wireless Single Tube Reader
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
Sensor type sensor CMOS 1.2 Megapixel (1280 x 960) gray scale
Light source red LED with blue targeting LED
Read time < second per tube or rack, either 1D or 2D
Ambient operating temperature -20°C to 55°C
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
Dimensions (H x W x D) 38 x 59 x 150mm 45 x 75 x 196mm
Operating humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
Power requirements USB connection
5vdc (mA): typical = <200mA
idle = <90mA		 Reader @ 4.2vdc (mA): typical
and peak = 362mA
idle = 80mA
Communication interface USB 2.0 HID Bluetooth (Class II)
BT Modem: USB 2.0 HID
Operating systems Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows CE, Mac O SX, Linux Wireless Bluetooth HID mode:
iOS, Android OS, Windows 8 mobile edition, (Also Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows CE, Mac OSX and Linux)
USB Bluetooth Modem mode:
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows CE, Mac OSX and Linux
Ordering Information

Use these part numbers to request a quote, a demo or to contact an expert:

Part number Description
FluidX Scope™ Single Tube Reader
USB "Plug and Play" single tube reader with large window for all 2D Data-Matrix labelled tubes and 1D Linear barcodes, hardware decoding with USB Keyboard wedge
FLX-20-1003 1 reader
FluidX Scope™ Wireless Bluetooth Single Tube Reader
Bluetooth, portable single tube wireless reader with large window for all 2D Data-Matrix labelled tubes and 1D Linear barcodes, hardware decoding with Bluetooth, no drivers or software required
20-1025-A compatible with iPad/Android Tablets and PC/MAC computers with Bluetooth; 1 reader
20-1025-B with tablet; supplied with 10” Android Tablet; 1 reader
20-1025-C with wireless modem; supplied with Bluetooth USB modem, for use with any PC; 1 reader