Title: Perception HD LF Reader Update Document No: NOC-1910 Revision: 1 We are writing to inform you that as part of our continuous improvement and supplier sustainability initiative, the Perception HD LF (part# 20-4006) will be discontinued, effective immediately, and replaced with a new HD version. 1. Affected Products: Perception™ HD LF Large Format Cryo Rack Reader Whole rack reader for 14x14, 10x10, 9x9, 7x7 5x5 Square Cryo Racks of 2D labelled tubes and 24, 48, 96, 240, 384 SBS-format racks; Single 13-megapixel camera-based solution for very rapid reading, with USB 3.0 cable and AC adapter. As part of our continuous improvement and supplier sustainability initiative, we identified that a key component of all camera-based readers from our supplier had become obsolete. This resulted in a significant delay and backlog in supply as we worked to seek an optimal replacement and ensure backward compatibility to the best of our ability.

Replacement Products Brooks is pleased to announce the release of a replacement camera for the Perception HD LF, resulting in 38.5%+ better resolution and as little as 1/2 second decode time*. Perception™ HD LF Large Format Cryo Rack Reader Whole rack reader for 14x14, 10x10, 9x9, 7x7 5x5 Square Cryo Racks of 2D labelled tubes and 24, 48, 96, 240, 384 SBS-format racks; Single 18-megapixel camera-based solution for very rapid reading, with USB 3.1 SS cable for power and data-transfer Figure 1: Perception HD LF (par# 20-4016) See below for a comparison of specifications. 4. Specifications of Suggested...

Differences Resulting from Change • • • • • • Improved readability of suboptimal 2D codes due to higher camera resolution Decreased image grab time Single USB 3.1 cable for both power & data transfer Automatic activation, no need to deactivate when changing PC Automatic rack and tube detection wizard in software to easily enable new profiles New 18-megapixel resolution camera Aluminum base plate used in assembly instead of acrylic version Single USB 3.1 SS cable for both power & data transfer Intellicode software version 12+ is required to run this HD reader Integrated Intellicode activation...