Beckman Coulter AU680, Clinical Chemistry Analyzer

Hertz 50Hz/60Hz
Weight 1400
Voltage 220V
Includes Power Cord
Dimensions 45×106×61 in

Analytical System Fully automated, random-access clinical chemistry system with STAT capability
Analytical Principles 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
Throughput 800 photometric tests/hour; up to 1,200 with ISE
Sample Types Serum, plasma, urine, whole blood (HbA1c) and other fluids
Sample Feeder Racks with 10 samples each (barcodes on primary tubes and on racks); capacity of 150 samples; continuous loading
Sample Tubes In primary and secondary tubes; diameter between 11.5 and 16.5 mm; height between 55 and 102 mm
STAT Samples Up to 22 positions for STAT samples, barcoded primary tubes
Sample Volume 1–25 μL in 0.1 μL increments (1–25 μL for repeats)
Reagent Supply 60 positions for R1, 48 positions for R2; refrigerated: 4–12°C; handling of 3-shot reagents
Reagent Volume R1: 15–250 μL; R2: 15–250 μL; in 1 μL increments
Total Reaction Volume 120–425 μL
Reaction Cuvette Quartz cuvettes
Reaction Time Up to 8 minutes, 40 seconds
Reaction Temperature 37°C
Mixing Method With rotating paddles after dispensing sample and reagent
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
Cuvette Cleaning Comprehensive cleaning with detergents
Calibration Autocalibration, cooled calibrator positions; master calibration established by two-dimensional barcode on the reagent bottle (>3-point calibration)
Quality Control Auto QC, cooled QC positions
Test Requisition Individual and profile test requisition via online, mouse, function keys or touch screen
Safety Clot detection and crash prevention for sample and reagent dispenser
Online Full uni- and bi-directional communication possible
Software Windows
Data Storage Sample number: 100,000 samples. Reaction data: 200,000 tests.
Dimensions (WxHxD) ANL 1,950x1,280x1,000
Power Supply 200 V; 208 V; 220 V; 230 V; 240 V; 50 Hz; 60 Hz/3.8 KVA