BenchMark ULTRA PLUS

Deliver diagnostic confidence with BenchMark ULTRA PLUS
The BenchMark ULTRA PLUS system uses an unprecedented, fully-automated workflow for immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in-situ hybridisation (ISH) slide staining to improve turnaround time and decrease touchpoints. With over 200 assays in key disease areas available, including high medical value assays, your lab can remain at the forefront of companion diagnostics and personalised medicine.
Built upon the proven technology of the BenchMark ULTRA system, BenchMark ULTRA PLUS delivers an enhanced lab experience and an optimised workflow with flexible solutions. This easy-to-use solution helps histotechnologists and anatomic pathology laboratories manage activities efficiently and confidently, saving on personnel time and resource costs.

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Overview
Product specification | Value |
General characteristics | |
Fully automated | Baking, deparaffinisation, cell conditioning and staining, including IHC, ISH, SISH, immunofluorescence, multiparameter IHC staining (dual, triple), counterstain and titration |
Slide position | 1–30 slides with independent processing/functionality and temperature control for each position |
Reagent carousel | 35 reagent positions |
Slides | 25 x 75 mm, 1 x 3 mm or 26 x 76 mm positively charged slides |
Bulk solutions | Up to 7 different bulk solutions can be changed without process interruption Only required bulk reagents needed on board |
Waste | Two 20 L carboys for processed aqueous waste Two 5 L bottles for separated LCS waste Virtually undetectable DAB in waste: <5 parts per billion |
DI water supply | NCCLS Type II water or equivalent (deionised water) |
Temperature control | Ambient to 100°C |
Modularity | 1 to 4 BenchMark ULTRA PLUS instruments may be controlled from one BenchMark ULTRA PLUS computer system |
Configuration | Freestanding |
Certifications | EN 61010-1, IEC/EN 61010-2-010, IEC/EN 61010-2-101, EN 61326-2-6 |
Catalogue number | N750-BMKU-FS 05342716001 |
Environmental requirements | |
BTU/Hour output | 400 BTU/Hr idle, 1000 BTU/Hr running |
Room temperature | 20°C to 32°C |
Humidity | 20% - 88% non-condensing |
Physical characteristics | |
Size (W x D x H) | 111 X 89.5 X 150.2 cm |
Weight | Instrument with reagents: 387.8 kg full fluids, bulk, reservoirs and UV. Instrument dry: 275 kg |
Clearances | Top 42.2 cm Sides 10.2 cm Rear 15.2 cm |
Electrical specifications | |
Voltage | ~100–240V |
Current | 5-10 Amps |
Frequency |
50/60 Hz |
Key features
- Remote connectivity
- Fewer instrument touchpoints
- Software interface usability
- On-instrument run management capabilities
- Electronic inventory management
- Quality assurance
- Useful reporting metrics
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