| Tests |
Measuring modes |
Routine chemistry, turbidimetry |
| Analysis modes |
Endpoint, kinetic, fixed time, differential, turbidimetric, bichromatic |
| Calculation modes |
Multi standard |
| Calculation algorithms |
End point, kinetic, multipoint, (linear, sigmoidal, logit4, logit5, spline) |
| # of programmable tests |
Unlimited |
| # of programmable profils |
Unlimited |
| # of standards per test |
Up to 10 |
| Sample / Control / Calibrator Handling |
Sample type |
Serum, plasma, urine, blood, CSF |
| Sample vessels |
Sample cups or primary tubes (max. length 100 mm) |
| Sample positions |
5 sample sectors with 19 positions each (95 sample positions) |
| Sampling volume |
2 to 100 µl / test (in increments of 1.0 µl) |
| Loading |
Continuous |
| Pre-dilution |
Automatic predilution for calibrators, controls, blanks and samples |
| Post-dilution |
Automatic postdilution |
| Reagent |
Reagent positions |
48 positions |
| Reagent cooling |
6 ... 8° C |
| Reagent 1 volume range |
5 to 500 µl / test each (in increments of 1 µl) |
| Reagent 2 volume range |
5 to 500 µl / test each (in increments of 1 µl) |
| Reagent 3 volume range |
5 to 500 µl / test each (in increments of 1 µl) |
| Liquid Handling |
Liquid transportation |
Pipetting arm |
| Liquid level sensors |
Frequency |
| Collusion detection for probe |
Vertical and horizontal |
| Clot detection |
Standard |
| Reaction Unit / Incubation |
Reaction wells / positions for incubation |
2 x 80 cuvettes |
| Reaction volume (minimum) |
180 µl |
| Reaction volume (maximum) |
500 µl |
| Cuvette washing system |
6 stage washing |
| Incubation temperature |
37° C |
| Incubation time |
max. 10 minutes |
| Reading |
Optical system |
Filterwheel, continuously rotating |
| Readings |
Single or double-wavelength simultaneous reading |
| Light source |
Halogen lamp |
| Spectral range |
340 – 800 nm |
| Wavelengths installed |
340, 380, 405, 450, 490, 505, 550, 590, 620, 650, 700 and 750 nm |
| Max. # of wavelengths installed |
12 |
| Detector |
Silicon detector |
| Absorbance range (linearity) |
– 0.1 … 4.0 A |
| Data Processing |
Memory for |
Unlimited results, 360 days QC, 20 calibrations / methods |
| Memory capacity |
Depends on hard disc used |
| Reports for |
QC, calibration, blank, patient, reagent |
| Quality control module |
Levy-Jennings and Twin plots, Westgard rules |
| Max. number of control levels |
Unlimited |
| Test statistics |
Run tests, used reagent, used bottles, QC, calibration, blank |
| Warnings |
Sample related, low, high, clot, dilution, calibration range, blank range, QC range, integrity check |
| Printer |
Optional |
| LIS |
ASTM bi-directional, auto request, auto send |
| General |
PC min. requirements |
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 or equivalent
Memory: 1Gb Ram (Windows XP), 2 Gb Ram (Vista, 7)
Video board graphics engine GeForce 8400 or equivalent
Monitor 17'' (Vis 15.7'')
Display resolution 1024x768 or higher (vertical refresh > 70 Hz)
Color quality 16 bits or 32 bits
Hard drive 80 Gb IDE ATA 100 7200 rpm or higher
CD-RW or DVD -RW or DVD -R
Keyboard 105-key
Network adapter Ethernet 10/100 Mbits
USB 2.0 port or higher
Serial port: RS-232 serial port, additional serial port for LIS connection
Operating system: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 |
| Physical dimensions (WxDxH) |
Instrument without any components: 100 x 74 x 113 cm
Space required for routine use: 162 x 128 x 160 cm
Packaging: 135 x 86 x 135 cm
Weight: Gross: 250 kg, Net: 180 kg |
| Electrical requirements |
110 ... 240VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2.000 VA maximum |
| Environmental |
Operating: temperature 15 ... 28° C, humidity < 80 % non condensing
Transport: temperature 15 ... 28° C, humidity < 80 % non condensing |
| Wash / waste tank |
Waste 20 liters, wash 10 liters, level sensors, external supply and drain possible |