| System |
Fully automated, immunoassay analyzer for random access processing of ECL-based immunoassays (cobas e system format) |
| System components |
Self contained bench top analyzer comprising an analytical unit and a customized user interface |
| Types of modules |
- cobas e 411 disk analyzer
- cobas e 411 rack analyzer
- Optional System Table (cabinet); Optional System Table Extension (for printer)
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| System interfaces |
RS232 serial interface, bidirectional |
| Throughput |
Up to 86 tests/hour |
| Number of reagent channels |
25 reagent slots with a maximum of 18 on-board assays
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| Programmable test parameters |
N/A, programming-by-loading (PBT) concept, application data are transferred without operator intervention from the 2D barcode of the reagent pack (RP) into the instrument database |
| Sample materials |
Serum/plasma, urine, others |
| Sample input/output |
- 30 positions for samples, calibrators and controls
- 15 racks with 5 samples each (= 75 samples in/out)
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| Sample volume |
10 - 50 μl. |
| Sample clot detection |
Standard (pressure sensor) |
| Sample barcode types |
Code 128; Codabar (NW 7); Interleaved 2 of 5; Code 39 |
| Control unit |
Microsoft® Windows® XP-based panel PC |
| Calibrator/QC input |
cobas e system-specific barcoded CalSet vials on disk or racks |
| Calibration methods |
Lot calibration (L-cal); Reagent Pack (RP) calibration (R-Cal) |
| QC methods |
- Individual QC and cumulative QC
- Up to 100 controls pre-programmable
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| Data storage capacity |
The memory contains data files necessary for the analyzer and software to work together:
- Reagent Data File: Up to 300 reagent packs
- Sample Data File: Up to 2000 test records (for samples and controls)
- Calibration Data File: Up to 160 calibrators - QC Data File: Capacity up to 100 controls
- Operating Parameter Data File: Up to 305 reagent applications
- Up to 20 operator IDs
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| Electrical requirements |
- 230/110 Volts AC; 1,000 kVA (disk), 1,250 kVA (rack)
- Frequency: 50 Hz or 60 Hz +/- 0.5%
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| Water/Waste requirements |
- Water: Bacteria free, de-ionized water supply, resistance of less than 10 μS/cm
- Liquid waste: Onboard waste container (4 liter), direct drain optional
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| Operating conditions |
- Ambient temperature: 18 to 32°C
- Ambient humidity: 20 to 80% RH (without condensation)
- Heat Output: 2,879 kJ/hr (analyzer unit)
- Noise Output: 60 dBA (stand-by), 63 dBA (operation avg.)
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| Physical dimensions |
- Width (disk/rack): 120 cm / 170 cm 47.2 in / 67 in
- Depth (disk/rack): 73 cm / 95 cm 28.7 in / 37.4 in
- Height: 80 cm / 31.4 in (closed top cover) 109 cm / 43 in (opened top cover)
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| Weight |
- Disk: 180 kg / 397 lbs
- Rack: 250 kg / 551 lbs
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