PiSuite
PiSuite brings software workflows that natively integrate RFID into your everyday tasks. PiSuite can program microchips, capture body weights, record tumor measurements, etc. all hands-free from connected hardware such as readers, scales, and calipers.
- Microchip Programming
- Readers, Scales, Calipers, etc.
- Lab Workflows
RFID Enabled Laboratory Workflows
PiSuite is built around using RFID to make your daily work more accurate and efficient. Here are some of the modules PiSuite has to offer.
- Provisioning Program UID microchips with your lab's own values such as study, cohort, or genotype codes. All UID chips support up to 16 characters of programmable data.
- Weighing Scan the animal, place it on a connected scale, and PiSuite automatically captures and records weights.
- Oncology Measure tumors using digital calipers. Take multiple measurements and specify formulas to automatically calculate a tumor volume.
- Study Management PiSuite's study management allows you to set up a basic study and run workflows for groups of animals. It automatically records weights, measurements, temperatures, etc. directly to the animal records on the study.
What the Application Does for the Lab
- Hands-free capture Data from readers, scales, and calipers write straight to the animal record: no paper log, no transcription step.
- RFID Provisioning Program human-readable data such as study, cohort, or genotype directly to the tag. Read it from any UID reader.
- Animal Weighing Ditch the Excel sheet for hands-free weight records automatically tied to the study.
- Oncology Caliper-driven tumor measurement with the volume calculations and reports handled by the software.
- Role-based access Per-user permissions control who can read, edit, or export data across the team.
- Hardware Integration UID readers, common lab scales, and digital calipers connect over serial/USB.
- Excel Exports Animal records, measurements, and study data export for LIMS or analysis downstream.
- Multi Workstation Local installation for easy setup or enterprise-ready networked solutions.
Have a Look Around PiSuite
Every animal in the lab, filterable by species, strain, sex, and current study.
Program and verify up to six tags at once, verify the current data, the RFID, and the new value.
Configure basic studies including Animals, Events, Measurements, and a full Audit Trail.
Tumor Measurements, Volume Formulas, and historical values for each animal.
Hands-free caliper measurements for easy records and accurate calculations.
Provisioning Orders
If your animal list is already in a LIMS, PiSuite can import the Provisioning values. Export the IDs and programmed values, import them in as an order, and PiSuite works through the study until every animal is done.
- Start from your LIMS — The animal list and programmed values come straight from your LIMs, nothing is retyped chip by chip.
- No Animal Left Behind — The order tracks every animal in the study, so you can see at a glance which tags are finished and which are still waiting.
- Six Tags at Once — Program and verify up to six tags in the same pass, with old, new, and verified data kept per slot.
Every Capture Follows the Same Basic Steps
The pattern is the same whether the module is Weighing or Oncology: hands-free from scan to record.
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Scan the animal
A UID reader identifies the chip, records a temperature (if applicable) and pulls up the animal's record.
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Take the measurement
Place the animal on the scale, or measure with digital calipers for a tumor study.
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Automated Records
PiSuite automatically saves the measurement to that animal.
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Export
Export records to Excel or CSV for easy viewing or import into other software.
Specifications
You'll Likely Also Need
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Handheld readerURH-2 Handheld Reader
- Small Animals
- 3" Read Range
Rechargeable handheld reader. Lightweight and easy to use with full LIMS compatibility.
View URH-2 -
All SpeciesUC-2112 Implantable Programmable Microchip
- Unique ID
- 12.5G
2.1 × 13 mm in a 12.5G cannula. The standard chip for rats and larger species.
View UC-2112 -
High Volume ProvisioningUPS-60 Provisioning Station
- Provisioning
- High volume
The UPS-60 is our high volume provisioning device. Program up to 6 RFIDs at once in the cannulas using PiSuite Provisioning Software.
View UPS-60
Common Questions
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How is PiSuite licensed?
Contact UID for current licensing and pricing. Pricing is quoted per deployment, based on your workstation count, site, and which modules you need: Provisioning, Weighing, Oncology, etc.
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What hardware do I need to program microchips?
The UPS-60 Chip Provisioning Station handles bulk in-needle programming up to 6 at a time; the UBS-200L base station handles in-animal (or in-needle) programming one at a time.
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Which readers, scales, and calipers does PiSuite integrate with?
PiSuite works with most of UID's RFID reader lineup (Mouse Matrix and AnyCage+ excluded) for animal ID and temperature. Ohaus is our standard scale, but other options may work as well. Mitutoyo digital calipers can be used for tumor measurements in Oncology. Contact us to confirm a specific model already in the lab; most standard serial/USB devices are supported or can be added.
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Can we run PiSuite on more than one workstation?
Yes. PiSuite installs locally on each connected PC. If you are looking to deploy PiSuite across your organization we offer enterprise-ready solutions and support.
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Can we get the data out for our LIMS or other software?
Yes. PiSuite exports animal records, measurements, and study data for LIMS or analysis as part of normal operation. If the file format you need isn't supported, let us know and we'll add it.
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Which Windows versions are supported?
PiSuite runs on any Windows operating system beyond Windows 7 and requires only the minimum recommended hardware per Microsoft.
Want to see PiSuite in action?
Reach out and schedule a demo to see where you can add automation to your workflows.