Automated plate hotels for robotic integration
LiCotel Series: flexibility and reliability for automated storage
LiCotel series: a benchmark in automated storage
LiCONiC plate hotels were originally designed at the request of customers and have quickly become essential tools in thousands of applications requiring automated open-space storage. Since the 1990s, LiCONiC has led the way by introducing the first fully automated storage system with random access to a single plate.
Today, LiCONiC offers a comprehensive range of plate hotels to meet all the automation needs of modern laboratories. Each plate hotel is designed for easy integration and full remote operation, while ensuring optimal performance through years of experience and a focus on specialized technology.
Flexibility, performance, and simplified integration
- Capacities : From 44 to 880 MTP equivalent plates, providing a solution tailored to diverse laboratory needs.
- Compactness : Compact dimensions, ensuring optimal use of workspace.
- Flexibility : Available in benchtop, standalone, or under-bench configurations to suit various facility layouts*.
- High speed : Access times as low as 3 seconds, ensuring high throughput and rapid sample handling*.
- Seamless integration : The plate hotels are 100% compatible with automated laboratory control software*.
(* optional features)
Flexible storage adapted to diverse laboratory equipment
The LiCotel series is designed to accommodate a wide variety of laboratory equipment. Device capacities are standardized based on MTP-sized (Microtiter Plate) plates with a height of 17 mm, lid included. Capacities range from 44 to 880 equivalent MTP plates, meeting the storage needs of both small and large-scale laboratories.
Customized solutions for every type of integration
LiCotel plate hotels offer several configurations to adapt to different laboratory infrastructures:
- BT (Bench-Top) : Classic benchtop integration.
- SA (Stand-Alone) : Stand-alone floor configuration for greater flexibility.
- IT (Integrated Tower) : Under-bench or platform design, maximizing space utilization for compact environments.
These configurations also offer the option to customize the placement of control panels, connectors, and transfer stations to suit the specific needs of each installation.
Space optimization and maximum efficiency
LiCotel series plate hotels are designed to maximize workspace utilization. Dimensions are harmonized across different models, allowing for optimal instrument alignment regardless of capacity. This consistency ensures efficient use of space while guaranteeing flexibility in equipment setup.
Full customization to meet your specific needs
LiCotel plate hotels are highly customizable with a wide range of options and accessories, allowing each device to be adapted to specific user needs:
- Custom transfer stations : For efficient integration into your automated system.
- Custom enclosures : To protect samples and improve integration into the laboratory environment.
- iMotion option : For rapid plate transfers, improving system productivity.
- Barcode reader : Option to ensure optimal sample traceability.
- Orbital and linear shakers : These options allow for the handling of plates requiring controlled agitation according to specific application needs.
- Modular cassettes : For flexible plate management and increased storage capacity.
LPX SERIES - Automated plate hotels for benchtop applications
Versatility and flexible storage for automated laboratories
The LiCotel LPX series offers standard plate hotels for benchtop applications, providing storage capacity ranging from 44 to 880 equivalent MTP plates. Featuring removable cassettes and a stationary lifting mechanism, these instruments ensure smooth plate transport between storage and the transfer station.
Designed to handle a variety of labware, including tall tip boxes, LPX hotels stand out for their flexibility and ability to adapt to diverse needs through a wide range of accessories and options.
LiCotel LPX44
LiCotel LPX44
The smallest model in the LPX range
The LPX44 is the smallest member of the LPX plate hotel family. It is equipped with two easily removable fixed cassettes located between the lifting mechanism. The transfer station is positioned opposite the cassettes. In addition to the z-axis, the lifting mechanism features a rotation axis that allows the transport shovel to orient itself toward either of the two cassettes or the transfer station.
LiCotel LPX56
LiCotel LPX56
Compact model for small-scale integration
The LiCotel LPX56 is the second smallest model in the LPX range, with a capacity of 56 MTP plates. It is ideal for small-scale integrations and highly miniaturized applications. Thanks to its fast recovery time, it is perfectly suited for laboratories looking to improve their throughput while optimizing the use of available space.
LiCotel LPX110
LiCotel LPX110
New model with high capacity and maximum flexibility
The LiCotel LPX110 is the latest addition to the LPX family. With a capacity of 110 MTP plates and increased integration flexibility, it perfectly meets the automation needs of modern laboratories.
LiCotel LPX220
LiCotel LPX220
Enhanced successor with increased capacity and flexible integration
The LiCotel LPX220 succeeds the 189-plate MPH model. With an increased capacity of 220 MTP plates, faster access speeds, and significantly greater integration flexibility, it is designed to meet the needs of the most demanding automated environments.
LiCotel LPX280
LiCotel LPX280
Increased capacity and improved performance for mixed-plate applications
The LiCotel LPX280 succeeds the LPX220, offering increased storage space for up to 280 equivalent MTP plates while maintaining the same footprint. Its compact size and capacity make it an ideal solution for applications using mixed plates.
LiCotel LPX440
LiCotel LPX440
Maximum capacity for high-throughput applications in confined spaces
The LiCotel LPX440 is optimized for applications requiring high capacity while maintaining a compact footprint, similar to that of the LPX220. Ideal for high-throughput laboratories with space constraints, the LPX440 offers a high-performance storage solution.
LiCotel LPX740
LiCotel LPX740
Maximum capacity for very high-throughput applications in constrained spaces
The LiCotel LPX740 is optimized for applications requiring very high capacity while maintaining a compact footprint similar to the LPX220. Ideal for very high-throughput laboratories with space constraints, the LPX740 offers a high-performance and adaptable storage solution.
LiCotel LPX880
LiCotel LPX880
Optimized solution for very high-capacity applications
The LiCotel LPX880 is specifically designed for applications requiring very high storage capacity while meeting space constraints. Ideal for high-throughput laboratories, the LPX880 offers a high-performance storage solution with a configuration optimized for smooth operation.
LPR Series - Plate hotels for compact workstations
Space optimization and maximum functionality for under-bench integration
The LiCotel LPR range is specifically designed to create compact workstations while retaining the advanced features of the LPX series. Engineered for under-bench integration, these plate hotels ensure optimal space utilization and system integrity.
LPR plate hotels transfer samples from storage to the top surface of the instrument using a "periscope" lifting mechanism, allowing for seamless integration under liquid handling platforms or automated workstations.
LiCotel LPR44
LiCotel LPR44
The smallest model in the LPR range for miniaturized applications
The LiCotel LPR44 is the smallest member of the LPR range, with a capacity of 44 MTP plates. Ideal for small-scale integrations and highly miniaturized applications, it is perfectly suited for laboratories with space constraints. Its fast recovery time makes it an ideal solution for environments requiring high throughput.
LiCotel LPR240
LiCotel LPR240
High capacity and maximum flexibility for large-scale integrations
The LiCotel LPR240 can hold up to 242 MTP plates with 23 mm spacing. Ideal for multi-cassette configurations and large-scale integrations, this device is designed to fit entirely under a workstation or liquid handling platform.
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