The cobas® 4000 analyzer series provides suitable solutions for clinical chemistry and immunochemistry testing in low-volume laboratories.
cobas® 4000 analyzer series
Freedom to realize your lab’s potential
IVD
For in vitro diagnostic use.

Freedom to realize your lab’s potential

Standardization
Drive lab efficient with standard instrumentation, reference ranges, consumables, and usage.

Reliability
Minimize downtime with industry-leading engineering and service.

Rapid TAT
Speed up turnaround time for high volume STAT assays for a new level of fast service.

Capacity
Designed for laboratories processing 25,000 to 500,000 tests per year or 50 to 400 samples per day.
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Technical Specifications
cobas c 311 Analyzer
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Number of channels | 42 channels and 3 ISEs |
Programmable parameters | 86 photometric applications, 3 ISE applications, 3 serum indices, 8 calculated results |
Sample material | Serum/plasma, urine, CSF, WB (HbA1c only) |
Sample input/output | Disk with 108 positions for samples, calibrators and controls, plus W1 position for ISE cleaning solution, W2 position for ISE activator; user-definable STAT positions |
Sample barcode types | NW7 (Codabar); Code 39; ITF; Code 128 |
System interface | RS-232C serial interface |
Sample database | 10,000 results (routine, STAT and QC) |
Calibration methods | Start-up, re-calibration for photometric assays: Linear, non-linear multi points, 2 point calibration, K-factor. Up to 100 calibrators pre-programmable, storage of up to 180 curves. Preventative calibration of standby cassettes. Two K-factors can be defined for different sample types. |
QC methods | Individual QC and cumulative QC. Up to 100 controls pre-programmable/Preventative QC after calibration of standby cobas c packs/Auto QC (without operator intervention). |
Electrical requirements | 115 Volts AC; Frequency 60 Hz +/- 0.5% |
Water requirements | Water Type: bacteria-free, deionized water |
Water consumption | ~ 12 L/hr during operation |
Operating conditions | Ambient room temperature of 15 to 32°C; relative humidity 30 to 85% non-condensing |
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Weight | 550 lbs (250 kg) |
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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 |
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System interfaces | RS232 serial interface, bidirectional |
Throughput | Up to 86 tests/hour |
Number of reagent channels | 18 channels (reagent slots) for maximum of 18 tests |
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 |
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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 |
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Data storage capacity | The memory contains data files necessary for the analyzer and software to work together:
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