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cobas® 4000 analyzer series

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The cobas® 4000 analyzer series provides suitable solutions for clinical chemistry and immunochemistry testing in low-volume laboratories.

Benefits at a glance

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.

cobas® c 311 analyzer

Take your lab to the next level

Uses convenient cobas c reagent packs with liquid, easy to test reagent
Growing test menu with more than 90 reagents
3- to 10-minute test duration times
Combined photometric and ISE throughput up to 300 tests/hour
Clot and liquid level detection
Ultrasonic mixing of reagents and samples minimized cross-contamination from carryover
Real-time, remote troubleshooting service and support through cobas e-services

cobas® e 411 analyzer

Designed with smaller labs in mind

Up to 86 tests/hour
Clot and liquid level detection
System memory of up to 2,000 results (samples and QC) that can be downloaded to a USB drive
Automatic sample diluation upon request
Windows® XP-based control unit
Individual and cumulative QC
Preprogrammable calibrators and controls

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cobas® analyzer series clinical chemistry menu

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cobas® c 311 analyzer technical specifications

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Parameter	Value
Test throughput	300 photometric tests/hour 450 ISE tests/hour
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
Physical dimensions	Depth: 34 in (86.4 cm) Height closed: 50 in (127 cm) Height open: 67 in (170.2 cm) Width: 52 in (132.1 cm)
Weight	550 lbs (250 kg)

cobas® e 411 analyzer technical specifications

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Parameter	Value
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)
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	30 positions for samples, calibrators and controls 15 racks with 5 samples each (= 75 samples in/out)
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
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
Electrical requirements	230/110 Volts AC; 1,000 kVA (disk), 1,250 kVA (rack) Frequency: 50 Hz or 60 Hz +/- 0.5%
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
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.)
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)
Weight	Disk: 180 kg / 397 lbs Rack: 250 kg / 551 lbs

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cobas® 4000 analyzer series

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