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NSLS Beamlines: X1A , X3A , X3B , X4A , X4C , X6A , X8C , X9A , X9B , X12B , X12C , X25 , X26C , X29A

Beamline Name X6A
Beamline Website http://protein.nsls.bnl.gov
Owner/Operator NIH/NIGMS/NSLS
Operational (general use) yes, 2003
%Time available (general use) 75
Beamline Schedule http://protein.nsls.bnl.govx6ahome/schedule.php
Experiments Multiple-wavelength anomalous diffraction and single wavelength
Source bending magnet
Ring Current(mA) 300
Average Beam Lifetime 20-40 hours, fill every 12 hours
Spot Size ?
Optics Double crystal channel cut, Si(111), 1m long Rh coated toroidal mirror for vertical and horizontal focusing
Flux ?
Flux Details ?
Wavelength Min (Å) 6keV
Wavelength Max (Å) 22keV
Monochromator ?
Crystal type ?
Mirrors ?
Mirror Cutoff ?
Special Capabilities ?
Other Instrumentation ?
Goniometer sample automounter
Pin Length total pin length, magnetic base+needle and loop, 22mm. Needle only 18 mm
Restrictions longer pins do not fit in the sample automounter
xtal-detector Distance 800 mm to 70 mm for theta=0
Detector ACSD Q210
Detector Details CCD detector
2theta range vertical movement -5 to 45 degrees
Cryo Capability Oxford Cryosystem series 700
Lab Facilities Fully equipped wet lab. From purification to crystallization
Biohazard ?
Software Control software Blu-Ice like.
Hardware Linux workstations
Backup Devices CD, DVD, firewire, FTP
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