This system was removed from a university lab as surplus to requirements. The lab reported: "Hasn’t been used for a few years. I am told it was working fine last time. "

Genomic Solutions Cartesian Dispensing System ,Honeybee SD 8+1 Active. Model 6PCSDBXL-00.

The system in the perspex enclosure was in good working order prior to it being disconnected. There is also included a spare unit which the university was using to provide spare parts.

There are eight tube rails each holding 24 tubes.

There are two Dell GX520 PC's that both have Microsoft XP pro installed and the software for the honeybee installed. There are no personal data on either of the units and all passwords and usernames have been changed on both. A HP 1702 monitor, usb keyboard and mouse are also included.

It also comes with instruction books and a CD-Rom of software with Cartesian AXSYS V81.6.2.

Included are the following;

Model Honeybee 8+1 Active (complete)

Serial No. H2755

Model Honeybee 8+1 Passive (incomplete)

Serial No. HSD2756

2 x Dell Optiplex GX520 PCs running Windows XP Professional

Serial Nos. JQBJOB1. BBVD891

HP 1702 17" monitor Serial No. CNN407072Y

Dell keyboard RT7D50 Serial No. CN-OW7658-37172-58O-08FI

Passed a PAT test on 10.06.24

The Honeybee unit powered on with power indicator lights showing on the main panel and injection head.

A small vacuum pump powered on and generated suction.

The first PC powered on but would not boot up properly, the second booted up and loaded windows and showed the software icons.

When the icons were selected attempts were made to communicate with the Honeybee hardware but were not successful.

The com cables reconnected into different ports but the data link could not be made.

Software:

Genomic Solutions AxSys Ver 81.6.2 November 2005

Manuals:

3 x Genomic Solutions Training Guide V4 May 2006

1 x Genomic Systems Cartesian Honeybee Bench-top Protein Crystallisation System Operating Manual Version 1.0 January 2003

Included:

8 x 24 position tube holders

1 x barcode reader

1 x small vacuum pump

1 x Dell mouse

5 x data cables