Yes, if desired, an external handheld barcode scanner can be connected to the instrument via one of the USB ports on the front panel. This will allow the user to scan the sample ID barcodes as well as the catalog and lot number of the RoboSep Buffer bottle used in the isolation (instead of adding this information manually during the set-up of a run). The catalog and lot numbers of the reagent vials of the kit will be captured automatically via the built-in barcode scanner. Scanning with the built-in scanner will also allow verification that reagents are positioned in the correct slots of the instrument carousel. This built-in scanner can be disabled if needed and a handheld scanner can be used instead. For further information on what handheld scanner to use, please contact techsupport@stemcell.com.