Rack Barcode Reading Systems
The Azenta Ziath rack barcode readers provide industry leading solutions for high-resolution 2D barcode decoding, ensuring total sample traceability with unmatched speed and reliability.
For laboratories seeking the cutting edge of connectivity, the Mirage Connect stands as the industry’s first fully networked, camera-based reader. It features high-resolution 16MP imaging and proprietary Cryoprotection technology, allowing for reliable decoding of both room temperature and frozen samples in under two seconds.
If bench space is a priority, the Ziath DP5 Cube offers a compact "scan-all" solution. As the smallest scanner of its kind, it is engineered for versatility, handling everything from standard SBS-format racks to 196-position cryoboxes with a rapid 1-2 second decode time.
For high-throughput environments and automated workflows, the Ziath DP5 Express is the fastest reader in its class. With a one-second image capture time and a streamlined design only marginally larger than an SBS rack, the Express is the premier choice for seamless integration into liquid handling platforms and large-scale robotic systems.
| Mirage Connect | DP5 Cube | DP5 Express | |
| Primary Application | Networked / Automation | Multi-format (Box & Rack) | Robotic Integration / Smallest Footprint |
| Labware Compatibility | SBS Racks (24, 48, 96, 240, 384) | SBS Racks & Cryoboxes (81, 100, 196) | SBS Racks (24, 48, 96, 240, 384) |
| Imaging Technology | Camera-based (16MP) | Dual Camera System | Camera-based |
| Read Time | < 2 seconds | 1–2 seconds | ~1 second (image capture) |
| Connectivity | RJ45, USB | USB-C, RJ45 | USB 3.0 or RJ45 |
| Cryoprotection | Passive (Standard) | Passive (Optional) | Passive (Optional) |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 135 x 208 x 80 mm | 152 x 174 x 146 mm | 85 x 185 x 95 mm (Imager) |
| Power | Network/USB (No DC brick) | 100-240V AC / 5V DC | 100-240V AC / 5V DC |
| Operating System | Windows 10, 11 | Windows 10, 11 | Windows 10, 11 |
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Networked Efficiency
Mirage Connect Rack Reader
The Mirage Connect is a fully networked, camera-based reader optimized for modern automation-driven labs. It features a low-profile design ideal for liquid handling integration and can decode a full SBS rack in under 2 seconds.
- Direct Connectivity: Connects via RJ45 (Network) or USB, eliminating complex DC power setups.
- High Resolution: Equipped with a 16MP camera for reliable decoding of 24, 48, 96, and 384-format SBS racks.
- Cryo-Ready: Integrated passive Cryoprotection™ ensures fog-free reading of frozen samples without heat or fans.
| Article Number | Description |
| DP-MC | Camera-based reader with small footprint and low height, with Cryoprotection for use with cold racks, suitable for Zero Configuration Networking; 1 reader |
Versatile & Multi-Format
Ziath DP5 Cube Rack Reader
The DP5 Cube is the "scan-all" solution for laboratories managing mixed labware formats. Its unique cuboid design and dual-camera system allow it to decode both standard SBS racks and larger cryoboxes (81, 100, and 196 positions).
- User-Changeable Formats: Easily swap screen bezels to switch between rack types.
- Speed: Imaging and decoding in 1–2 seconds.
- Compact Footprint: Minimal cabling and a small benchtop footprint make it versatile for crowded labs.
| Article Number | Description |
| DP5-C-STD | Cube Standalone and DP5 Standard; includes DP5 Cube instrument complete with masks for racks and boxes, power adaptor, power cable, DP5 software (download link supplied), USB lead to connect instrument to host computer, user guide (download link supplied); 1 reader |
| DP5-C-STD-80 | Cube Standalone with Cryoprotection and DP5 Standard; includes DP5 Cube instrument complete with masks for racks and boxes, power adaptor, power cable, DP5 software (download link supplied), Cryoprotection, USB lead to connect instrument to host computer, user guide (download link supplied); 1 reader |
Compact Integration
Ziath DP5 Express Rack Reader
Designed with the smallest footprint in its class, the DP5 Express is marginally larger than an SBS rack itself, making it the premier choice for robotic integration.
- Rapid Capture: Image capture time of approximately 1 second.
- Flexible Data: Exports to SQL, Excel, XML, JSON, and LIMS.
- Connectivity: Available with USB or RJ45 options for seamless system communication.
| Article Number | Description |
| DP5-E-STD | Express Standalone and DP5 Standard; includes DP5 Express instrument, power adapter, power cable, DP5 software (download link supplied), USB lead to connect instrument to host computer, user guide (download link supplied); 1 reader |
| DP5-E-STD-80 | Express Standalone with Cryoprotection and DP5 Standard; includes DP5 Express instrument complete, power adapter, power cable, DP5 software (download link supplied), Cryoprotection, USB lead to connect instrument to host computer, user guide (download link supplied); 1 reader |
| DP5-E-NET | Express LAN and DP5 Network; includes DP5 Express LAN instrument, power adapter, power cable, DP5 Network software (download link supplied), USB lead to connect instrument to host computer, user guide (download link supplied); 1 reader |
| DP5-E-NET-80 | Express LAN with Cryoprotection and DP5 Express; includes DP5 Express LAN instrument, power adapter, power cable, DP5 Network software (download link supplied), Cryoprotection, USB lead to connect instrument to host computer, user guide (download link supplied); 1 reader |
