Minstrel™ HT: High-throughput crystal imaging for protein crystallography
The Minstrel HT system from Rigaku automatically images crystallization experiments and links images with crystallization conditions. The Minstrel HT provides unattended image acquisition, providing an objective history of the experiment. A fully integrated system for temperature controlled incubation, inspection, and analysis of protein crystallization plates, each installation is comprised of one Minstrel HT imaging station and either one or two Gallery™ 700 Incubator storage systems.
Designed by and for crystallographers, this modular platform is unique in its ability to support two independent incubators, each operating at a different temperature. Maximally configured, each Minstrel HT is capable of controlling and tracking over 1000 plates (1380 low profile).
CrystalTrak™ is a relational database application utilizing Oracle® for robust image and experiment tracking, and seamless integration to optional Rigaku liquid handling systems. The data is captured in CrystalTrak, a complete virtual crystallization laboratory, which provides a chemical and crystallization database, data analysis tools, and methods for easily designing optimization and initial crystallization screens. CrystalTrak provides a simple yet powerful interface for viewing all trial data including images for evaluation and scoring. Additionally, CrystalTrak Web uses web browser technologies to provide remote viewing over the web or across other platforms such as Mac/OS or LINUX®.
Using a high-resolution imaging system that can visualize hanging drop, sitting drop, microbatch, and free interface diffusion experiments across all plate types, the Minstrel HT facilitates scoring and reporting, as well as experimental design and project management.
The Minstrel HT offers a long list of features that make it the definitive high throughput crystal imaging system:
- Reliable incubation with dual compressors and cooling systems
- Multiple independent temperatures (4 to 30°C)
- Bar code tracking
- Patent pending programmable illumination
- Vibration isolation with gentle plate handling
- Preloaded with all commercial crystallization screens and chemistry data
- Remote network or internet access to data via CrystalTrak or CrystalTrak Web
- Compatible with most SBS and Linbro® footprint plate types
- Unparalleled scalability and upgradeability as part of a fully integrated system
Electrical and safety features
- CE Certified
- Minstrel HT PC and Monitor 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz 144 VA
- Minstrel HT CCU 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz 756 VA
Weight
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Minstrel HT: |
750 lb (340 kg) |
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Minstrel HT and one Gallery 700 Incubator: |
1,750 lb (794 kg) |
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Minstrel HT and two Gallery 700 Incubators: |
2,750 lb (1,248 kg) |
Dimensions
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Minstrel HT: |
height 62.1" (157.7 cm) |
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Minstrel HT and one Gallery 700 Incubator: |
height 79.1" (200.9 cm) |
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Minstrel HT and two Gallery 700 Incubators: |
height 79.1" (200.9 cm) |
The Minstrel HT is available as either an independent workstation or as a fully integratable system into the
CrystalMation™ protein crystallization platform. Discover how the Minstrel
HT can transform the way crystallization
experiments are done.