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Paul Scherrer Institut PSI Protein Crystallography Beamline X06SA Home Page

Paul Scherrer Institut
5232 Villigen PSI, Schweiz/Switzerland
Tel. +41 56 310 21 11
Fax. +41 56 310 21 99



Updated:
16.03.2010
E-Mail: anuschka.pauluhn@psi.ch


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CATS - Sample Changer @ SLS MX


The IRELEC sample changer at X10SA, X06SA, and X06DA.


Prerequisites and requirements for use . . .

  • 18 mm loops

  • SPINE pucks caps/magnetic bases and vials from Molecular Dimensions:
    • Caps and vials: Molecular Dimensions CryoCaps and Molecular Dimensions CryoVials (MD site)
      This is critical! NOTE that, e.g., Hampton vials will not be adequate for usage with the system.
    • Pucks: Molecular Dimensions EMBL/ESRF Baskets MD site

    • Please inform your local contact if you want to use the sample changer.



CATS News . . .

  • April 2009 - X10SA CATS in test operation - users welcome!

  • April/May 2009 - CATS systems at X06SA and X06DA under installation and test conditions (plate screening).

  • Oct/Nov 2009 - all CATS systems at X06SA, X06DA and X10SA operational.

  • Nov 2009 - plate screening with CATS system at X06DA possible (on special request)