XT Starter

XT Starter

XT Starter

Product catalog summary
Product Overview: The XT Starter is a compact, low-profile cooler designed for laboratory use, particularly in hoods. It maintains a uniform temperature of 2°C for over 4 hours, ensuring no variability between samples. The system includes a temperature indicator for visual confirmation of operating conditions and accommodates various CoolRack® and CoolSink® modules.
Specifications: The XT Starter includes one XT Holder and one XT Cooling Core. It is designed to be used with a variety of sample modules, including CoolRack® and CoolSink® options, which are available in different configurations to suit specific laboratory needs.
Operating Procedure: To use the XT Starter, freeze the XT Cooling Core in a -20°C freezer until completely frozen. Once ready, remove it from the freezer and wait until the temperature display registers 1°C (approximately 10 minutes). Insert the core into the XT Holder and place the desired CoolRack® or CoolSink® module on top.
Comparison with Other Methods: The XT Starter method is reproducible and maintains samples uniformly cold without the risk of ice contamination, unlike direct ice methods which can lead to non-uniform temperatures and contamination risks.
Product Variants and Accessories: The document lists various modules compatible with the XT Starter, including options for different tube sizes and plate formats. Specific item numbers and dimensions are provided for each module.
Ordering Information: The document provides item numbers and descriptions for ordering the XT Starter and its compatible modules, including specialized systems for PCR/qPCR preparation and stem cell cryopreservation.
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Compact, versatile ice-free cooler • Compact footprint, low profile. Ideal for use in the hood. • XT Cooling Core inside provides uniform 2°C cooling to all samples for 4 hours – no well to well variability! • Temperature indicator provides visual assurance of operating temperature. • Accommodates a variety of CoolRack® and CoolSink® tube and plate modules. Temperature Indicator XT Starter is an open-platform cooler that accommodates most CoolRack® and CoolSink® modules. The low profile and small footprint make it ideal for use in the hood. Keeps samples at a uniform 2°C for over 4 hours. 1 to 8˚C temperature indicator provides visual assurance of proper temperature. XT Starter includes one XT Holder and one XT Cooling Core. To extend the cooling duration, keep an additional XT Cooling Core in the freezer and replace the Core as needed. Samples directly in ice Non-reproducible method. Insulating air pockets create nonuniform temperatures. Unorganized and at risk of contamination. CoolRack module on ice Reproducible method. Alloy rapidly adapts to ice temperature and holds all samples at the same temperature. No direct ice contact. XT Starter method Reproducible method. Samples stay uniformly cold (2°C) for over 4 hours without risk of ice contamination. Compact size, flexible format. How it works: Simply freeze XT Cooling Core in a -20°C freezer until completely frozen. When ready to use, remove from freezer and when the temperature display registers 1°C (approx. 10 minutes) insert into the XT Holder. Place a variety of CoolRack® or CoolSink® sample modules on top.

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Ordering Information XT Starter Includes: (1) purple XT Holder and (1) XT Cooling Core. Accommodates one CoolRack® or CoolSink® sample module. (see below) Item No. BCS-504 BCS-513 BCS-511 Description Dimensions (L x W x H) ● XT Starter, purple External: 16.3 x 12.1 x 6.1 cm ● XT Holder only, purple XT Cooling Core Tube and Plate Sample Modules for XT Starter Item No. BCS-535 BCS-534 BCS-529 BCS-523 BCS-538 BCS-265 BCS-536 BCS-537 Description CoolRack XT M24 CoolRack XT CFT24 CoolRack XT PCR96 CoolRack XT M-PCR CoolRack XT PCR384 CoolRack SV10 CoolSink XT 96F CoolSink XT 96U For Use With 24 x...

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