Beckman Coulter AU480 Analyzer

The AU480 is ideal as a primary chemistry analyzer for small to medium-size hospitals and laboratories or as a dedicated specialty analyzer for larger institutions. Automate and consolidate chemistry testing with ClearChem's 130 test menu including chemistry, urine chemistry, specific proteins, esoteric chemistries and tests for therapeutic drug monitoring, drugs-of-abuse, and thyroid function. With random access throughput of up to 400 photometric tests per hour (up to 800 with electrolytes), on-board menu of over 63 tests and user-definable sample handling options, the AU480 delivers efficiency for real world lab needs.

Specifications

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 test/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 °C–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 on-line, 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 XP®
Data Storage	Sample number 100,000 samples. Reaction Data 200,000 tests
Dimensions (W x H x D) mm	ANL: 1,450 x 1,205 x 760
Power supply	100–240v; 60 Hz/ < 3.5 kVA