The BiOLiX STC Line

Atomated Bio-Libraries

-80°C to RT
LiCONiC builds on 25 years of experience in providing climate controlled sample storage automation to offer the STC Bio-Library System. The STC line, one of the five biobanking solutions in the BiOLiX family of automated Biobanking storage products, offers the broadest range of applications and sample capacity requirements.

First installed in 2008, the STC is the longest continuously running -80°C automated storage system solution on the market. System design features and LICONIC’s continual product development commitment continue to evolve in parallel with changing biobanking methods and requirements.
STC Line Overview
BiOLiX STC THP
Main Features
  • Ultralow temperature storage
  • Compact shelf design
  • Fully automated sample picking & tracking
  • Compatible with all SBS rack formatted tubes and vials
  • Multiple levels of sample safety backup
  • External transfer station for integration
  • Fully featured system control software
  • LIMS and robotic work cell integration
The STC line storage systems are ideally suited for a wide range of storage applications ranging in size from approximately 100 000 to millions of samples and for temperatures ranging from -80°C to RT. Applications include: small molecule compound storage, diagnostics, population based biobanks, disease based biobanks, research biobanks, reagent storage and core sample storage facilities.

LiCONiC's exclusive compressible, high density shelf system is fully enclosed in a vacuum enhanced, insulated chest style compartment. This design exploits the natural property of sinking cold air, providing for an extremely energy efficient enclosure for all temperature ranges.

A multi-function input/ouput Interface and tube picking station are confined to a single system area to prevent moisture ingress and to provide easy service access. A fully redundant refrigeration system is the first of multiple sample safety levels.
BiOLiX STC cross section
Benefits
  • Proven sample integrity
  • Highest storage density
  • Best energy performance
  • Unrivalled temperature uniformity and stability
  • Intuitive system operation
  • Seamless LIMS integration
  • Unique no defrost cycle design
Temperature Range and Capacities
LiCONiC’s BiOLiX series is the market’s most complete selection of products for automated biobanking. Products are categorized by application, temperature and capacity.
BOLIX STC Line examples STC6k0-ULT STC32k5-ULT STC101k0-ULT
Labware Plate height Pitch Levels Samples Levels Samples Levels Samples
FluidX 0.3 ml Screw Cap 19.1 mm 25 mm 42 524‘160 50 2‘880‘000 78 8‘985‘600
Micronic 0.5 ml Screw Cap 28.5 mm 35 mm 30 374‘400 35 2‘016‘000 55 6‘336‘000
LVL LX1000 45.6 mm 52 mm 20 249‘600 24 1‘382‘400 37 4‘262‘400
Thermo Matrix 1.0ml Screw Cap 54.6 mm 61 mm 17 212‘160 20 1‘152‘000 32 3‘686‘400
Greiner Bio One 2 ml 48.0 mm 54 mm 19 118‘560 23 662‘400 36 2‘073‘600
STC Storage Conditions
LiCONiC’s unique chest freezer design naturally creates two important benefits: Two climate zones, one for active components at -80°C (or respectively -40°C) – another for passive elements at -20°C and stable horizontal temperature layers in storage area.
Space Efficiency
The STC Line of Automated Bio-Libraries make best use of given room constraints by built to space modular design. System size and layout tailored to needs and workflow requirements.
Packages, Options and Accessories

Software features


Graphical job creation

Graphical job creation for storage and retrieval of plasma units

Easy search of samples by barcode, name, data, etc

Easy search of samples by barcode, name, data, etc

Complete audit trail

Complete audit trail

Automatic inventory defragmentation

Automatic inventory defragmentation

Automatic data backup

Automatic data backup

Integration with LIMS database

Integration with LIMS database

Remote support

Remote support

Mobile device control

Mobile device control

User access security

User access security

Options & Accessories


Multi tube/vial picker

Multi tube/vial picker

LN2 backup option

LN2 backup option

2D barcode reader for racks

2D barcode reader for racks

Internal Vision System

Internal Vision System

Remote monitoring

Remote monitoring

Tablet interface

Tablet interface

External interface station

External interface station

Dimensions
Type L=Length W=Width H=Height
STC6k0-ULT 5'580 mm 2'340 mm 2'830 mm
STC32k5-ULT 6'755 mm 4'495 mm 3'030 mm
STC101k0-ULT 11'115 mm 4'495 mm 4'030 mm
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