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Cobas e 411 analyzer Specifications
Specification
| System | Fully automated, random access system for immunoassay analysis. It is available as both, a disk system and a rack system. |
| System components | Analytical module including Window XP embedded operated touch screen PC Sample handling module: rack or disk operated |
| Sample throughput | Up to 88 samples/hr (theoretical max) |
| Test throughput | Up to 88 tests/hr (theoretical max) |
| Number of channels | 18 channels/reagent slots for up to 18 different assays |
| Programmable parameters | Max 60 assays definable via 2D-barcode (programming by loading) |
| Sample types | Serum, Plasma, Urine |
| Sample input/output |
Load/unload capacity 30 samples (disk) 75 samples on 15 racks Rack - RD standard 5 position rack Rack types - Routine, STAT, Control, Calibrator STAT handling - Any unoccupied position on the sample disk, dedicated STAT port on rack feeder |
| Sample container types |
Primary tubes - 5–10 ml; 16x100,16x75, 13x100, 13x75mm Sample cup - 2,5 ml Micro cup - not allowed Cups on tube - Cup on top of a 16 x 75/100 mm tube |
| Sample volume | 10 to 50 μl per test, depending on assay protocol |
| Minimum sample volume |
Primary tubes : 600 μl (13mm tube), 1,000 μl (16mm tube) Sample cup: 200 μl (standard Cup on Tube) 150 μl with special setting |
| Sample barcode types |
Code 128 Codabar (NW 7) Interleaved 2 of 5 Code 39 |
| On board control unit | PC with Pentium III processor with coloured 15” SVGA touch screen monitor |
| System interfaces |
RS 232 serial interface, bi-directional Standard PC ports (USB, Ethernet, Serial etc) for other communication devices |
| Sample data base | 2.000 tests for routine, STAT and control results |
| Test methods | Pre-defined assay protocols (sandwich, competitive, titration) |
| QC methods | Individual QC + cumulative QC Preventive QC after calibration |
| Electrical requirements |
Power requirements: 100 –120 VAC 50/60 Hz single phase or 200–240 VAC 50/60 Hz single phase Power consumption: 800 VA |
| Water/waste requirements |
Water container : 3 Liters Water requirements : 10μS/cm or 0.1 mega Ohm, bacteria-free Water consumption : approx. 3 L for 250 tests, approx. 12 mL/cycle |
| Regulatory requirements | GS, CE, UL, C-UL, CB-report and certificate |
| Operating conditions |
Ambient temperature : 18 to 32 °C (64.4 °F to 89.6 °F) Ambient humidity : 20% to 80% Noise Output : 60 dbA (stand-by mode), 63 dbA (avg. during operation) |
| Physical dimensions |
Width : 1200 to 1700 mm (disk/rack) Depth : 730 to 950 mm (disk/rack) Height : 560 mm (w/o PC unit) |
| Weight | Approx. 170 kg (disk) and 210 kg (rack) |