Analytical method

• Chemiluminescent detector: luminometer

Barcoded reagents

• Automatic tracking of:
  • Number of tests
  • Available tests
  • Expiration date
  • Lot number
  • Calibration expiration and printouts

Calibration

• Calibration curve stability up to 64 days (assay dependent)
• Calibration curves and parameters displayed on screen

Communication modes

• Unidirectional, bi-directional, bi-directional with true host query
• Both RS-232 and LAN connections are supported

Compartment temperatures

• Incubator and wash/read wheel: 98.6°F (37°C)
• Sample wheel: 40.1°F to 57.2°F (4.5°C to 14°C)
• Reagent compartment: 39.2°F to 50°F (4°C to 10°C)

Immunoassay menu capacity

• >50 preprogrammed, barcoded immunoassay methods currently available

Measurement principles

• Acridan based chemiluminescent Lumi-Phos PRO

Sample container sizes

• Ability to accommodate any tube between 12–16mm in diameter and 75–100mm in height
• Sample cups:
  • 0.5 mL
  • 2.0 mL
  • 3.0 mL
• 2.0 mL insert cups
• Pediatric insert
• Auto aliquot tube

Sample management/capacity

• 140 sample tubes (20 racks of 7 tubes), unique continuous loading feature
• Primary tube released after aliquot is made (approx. 1 minute) 300 aliquots (≤200 μL) per hour
• Capable of automation connection
• Barcode symbology:
  • Ability to read 1-D and 2-D symbologies with camera technology.
• Sample volume:
  • 2-100 μL (assay dependent)
  • 500 μL in aliquot vessel, maximum (including any potential reflex tests)
• Sample and reagent pipettor obstruction detection

Sample types (assay dependent, partial list)

• Serum
• Plasma
• Urine
• Amniotic fluid
• Whole blood

Reagent storage capacity

• 50 reagent packs:
  • System menu can be configured to match laboratory testing patterns (ability to load one pack of 50 different assays or 50 packs of one assay)
• Automatic disposal of empty packs

Throughput

• Up to 450 tests/hr maximum (one-step assays)

Dimensions and weight

• Analyzer:
  • Weight: 1,785 lbs (810 kg)
  • Length: 79 in (200 cm)
  • Height: 63 in (159 cm)
  • Depth: 41 in (104 cm)
• Clearance Requirements:
  • Clearance around the analyzer for ventilation
  • Rear: Minimum of 20 in (50 cm)
• Clearance around the analyzer for service:
  • Rear: Minimum of 20 in (50 cm)
  • Left: 0 in (0 cm)
  • Right: Minimum of 15 in (38.1 cm)
  • Top: Minimum of 22 in (56 cm)
  • Front: Minimum of 50 in (127 cm)

Waste requirements

• Solid waste (Tips, RVs, Reagent Packs) collected in waste container. (No manual removal required for operation)
• Tip trays, substrate bottles and caps stored separately for recycling capability purposes
• Floor drain only
• Drain Location:
  • Maximum distance 33 ft (10 m) from the system
  • Maximum height 4 ft (1.5 m) from the floor

Power and environmental requirements

• Power Supply: 200-240 VAC at 1600 VA, at either 50 Hz or 60 Hz, single phase
• Frequency: 47–63 Hz
• Power: No greater than 2,700 W
• Computer:
  • CPU Intel Core i7-6700 processor
  • Memory: 2 x 16GB DDR4-2133
  • Storage: 2 x 240GB SSD
  • Operating system: Windows 10
  • External communication types
• RS232 serial interface:
  • Ethernet: LAN using TCP/IP
• Monitor:
  • Touchscreen display: 21.5 in diagonal TFT LCD with projected capacitive touch
• Interface:
  • Pixels: 1920 x 1080 RGB
• Heat output: 4,231 BTU/hr
• Ambient operating environment
  • Ambient temperature: 64°F to 86°F (18°C to 30°C)
  • Humidity: 20% to 80%
• Altitude: 7,500 ft (2.286 km)
• Noise Level: <60 dB at 1000Hz
• Water: No water requirement
• Drain Volume: >1.85 gal/hr (>7 L/hr)