ISARA2 at MicroMAX beamline
A high-throughput sample changer to collect data from a large number of crystals
The mission of the MicroMAX microfocus beamline for macromolecular crystallography at the MAX IV synchrotron in Sweden is to offer enhanced performance and high throughput to support massive crystallography data collection to drive advances in structural biology. This new beamline, which will make it possible not only to study proteins in 3D, but also to observe them over time, will open up new avenues in structural biology research. The microfocus MX beamline will be used to study microcrystals—the most interesting crystals to observe, but also the most difficult. Irelec’s ISARA2 robotic sample changer was selected for this demanding beamline construction project.
A flexible sample changing system to meet evolving research needs
Structural biology research is fast paced. MicroMAX was designed to be flexible, with a particular focus on offering a choice of sample delivery methods to meet the needs of different experiments, and on facilitating the collection of different types of data.
With a 464-sample cryogenic storage capacity, 11-SBS-plate room-temperature storage capacity, and 9.5-second sample exchange time, the ISARA2 was ideal for MAX IV’s flagship beamline, MicroMAX.
It also offers several additional features:
- Puck loading assistant
- Sample detection inside the Dewar with HD camera
- Puck and sample barcode reading
- Multi-sample cap (including non-spine) compatibility
- Retractable system