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AU480 Chemistry Analyzer

Analytical System

 Fully automated, random access chemistry system with STAT capability

Analytical Principle

 Spectrophotometry and potentiometry

Analytical Types

 Endpoint, rate, fixed point and indirect ISE

Analytical Methods

 Colorimetry, turbidimetry, latex agglutination, homogeneous EIA, indirect ISE

Simultaneously Processed Analytes

 60 photometric tests + 3 ISE, 120 pre-programmed onboard tests

Throughput

 400 photometric tests/hour; maximum of 800 with ISE

ISE Throughput

 200 samples/hr. Maximum tests/hr: 600 if ISE only

Sample Types

 Serum, plasma, urine, other

Sample Feeder

 Racks with 10 samples each (barcodes on primary tubes and on racks); capacity of 80 samples; continuous loading

Sample Tubes

 Primary and secondary tubes; diameter from 11.5 to 16 mm; height from 55 to 102 mm, nestled micro sample cups

STAT samples

 Up to 22 positions for STAT samples via cooled turntable. Easy-to-operate interrupts between tests. Auto-repeat run capability.

Sample Volume

 1–25 μl in 0.1 μl steps (1-25 μl for repeats)

Reagent Capacity

 76 positions for (R1+R2, detergent position). Holds 15, 30 and 60ml bottles.

Reagent Storage

 Refrigerated (4–12°C)

Reagent Volume

 R1: 10–250 μl; R2: 10–250 μl (in 1 μl increment)

Total Reaction Volume

 90–350 μl

Reaction Cuvette

 Permanent glass cuvettes

Reaction Time

 Up to 8 minutes, 37.5 seconds

Reaction Incubation

 37°C, dry bath

Photometry System

 Direct assay through the reaction cuvette (0–3.0 OD) mono and bichromatic measurements possible

Wavelength

 13 different wavelengths between 340–800 nm

Calibration

 Auto calibration, cooled calibrator positions; master calibration established by two-dimensional barcode

Quality Control

 Auto QC, cooled QC positions

Rerun

 1. Auto rerun and manual rerun available
2. Automatic sample increase, decrease or normal repeat
3. Reflex testing

Sample Pre-dilution

 Dilution ratio: Fixed to 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 50, 76 or 100

Test Requisition

 Individual and profile test requisition via online, mouse, function keys and touch-screen

Sample Integrity

 Lipaemia, Haemolysis and Icterus analysis. Sample clot detection and probe crash protection.

Online

 RS232C. Full uni- and bidirectional communication possible.

Software

 Windows 7®

Data Storage

 Sample number 100,000 samples. Reaction Data 200,000 tests.

Dimensions (W x H x D)

 ANL: 1450 mm x 1205 mm x 770 mm

Power Supply

 100–240v; 60 Hz/ < 3.5 kVA
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AU480 Chemistry Analyzer