For in vitro diagnostic use. System cobas 6000 analyzer series IVD cobas® 6000 analyzer series SYS_65 04 745 914 001 4 745 914 001 04745914001 4745914001 04745914001 cobas 6000 c501 module cobas c 501 module 04015630924707 Instruments Not Available Not Available 05 036 453 001 5 036 453 001 05036453001 5036453001 05036453001 cobas 6000 UL c501 + core fix configura. cobas® 6000 core unit Instruments Not Available Not Available 04 745 922 001 4 745 922 001 04745922001 4745922001 04745922001 cobas 6000 e601 module cobas e 601 module 04015630924714 Instruments Not Available Not Available The cobas 6000 analyzer series is a fully automated, random-access, software-controlled system for immunoassay and photometric analysis intended for qualitative and quantitative in vitro determinations using a wide variety of tests. The cobas 6000 analyzer series is a powerful tool for complete diagnostic laboratory automation. It is optimized for high throughput workloads using a combination of an ion selective electrode (ISE) and photometric analysis (c 501 module), and an immunoassay analysis module (e 601 module). en

Parameter	Value
System	2nd Generation SWA: modular, analytical system platform, consolidated work area for Clinical Chemistry and Immunology, expandable and re-configurable on site
Types of modules	cobas® c 501 module: Photometric measuring unit (incl. ISE) cobas® e 601 module: Electrochemiluminescence (ECL) technology measuring unit
Number of configurations	7 module combinations; Up to 3 modules in one core unit cobas® c 501 modules: 1 to 2 modules cobas® e 601 modules: 1 to 2 modules cobas® c 501 \| cobas e 601 modules: 2 to 3 modules (only 2 units of 1 module type for SWA combinations possbile)
Sample throughput	Up to 120 racks/hour or 600 samples/hour
Test throughput (theoretical max)	170 up to 2,170 tests/hour: overall 1,000 up to 2,000 tests/hour:with cobas® c 501 modules 170 up to 340 tests/hour:with cobas® e 601 modules 1,170 up to 2,170 tests/hour: with cobas® c 501 and cobas® e 601 modules
Number of reagent channels (reagent slots)	Up to 151 channels, in total 63 channels (including ISE, automatic setting) on cobas® c 501 module 25 channels on cobas® e 601 module
Sample material	Serum, Plasma, Urine, CSF
Core unit analytics	Rack: 5 position rack, RD standard rack Rack types: Routine, STAT, Control, Calibrator, Rerun (manual), Wash Tray: Tray with 15 racks/75 samples, RD standard tray STAT port: STAT samples are processed with true STAT interrupt
Sample container types	Primary tubes: 5 to 10 mL; 16 x 100, 16 x 75, 13 x 100, 13 x 75 mm Sample cup: 2.5 mL Micro cup: 1.5 mL, (exception: cobas e 601 module) Cups on tube: Cup on top of a 16 x 75/100 mm tube; Cup on top of one non standard tube False bottom tube (FBT): One type is definable
Sample volume	1–35 µL
Sample dilution	3–121 times
Sample clot detection	Available for cobas® c 501 and cobas® e 601 module
Minimum sample volume	Primary tubes: 700 µL Sample cup: 100 µL Micro cup (FTB): 50 µL
Sample barcode types	Code 128; Codabar (NW 7); Interleaved 2 of 5; Code 39
System interfaces	RS 232 serial interface, bi-directional Interface to cobas link data station for cobas® teleservice functionalities and automatic download
Sample data base	10.000 routine/STAT samples
Test methods	For photometric modules: 1 point, 1 point + prozone check, 2 point, 2 point kinetic, 2 point + prozone check, 3 point, 1 point + kinetics Rate A, Rate A + serum index, Rate A with blank, Rate B
Calibrator/QC input	Via specified racks through the input buffer or STAT port
Calibration methods	Start-up, Re-calibration For photometric modules: Linear, non-linear multi-points, 2 point calibration, K-factor up to 100 different calibrators pre-programmable Storage of up to 180 curves Preventive calibration of the stand-by cobas c and cobas e packs on cobas c 501: Two k-factor can be defined for different sample types
QC methods	For e- and photometric modules: Real-time QC, individual QC, cumulative QC Up to 100 controls pre-programmable Preventive QC after calibration of the stand-by cassettes/rack packs Auto QC: QC without operator intervention (timer triggered)
Rerun/reflex function	Automatic rerun and manual rerun; Automatic reflex is supported by the system, reflex request to be provided by Roche Middleware Solutions
Electrical requirements	Power requirements: 230 Volts AC; 110 Volts AC 2.4 kVA (for cobas® c 501 \| e 601) Frequency: 50 Hz or 60 Hz +/- 0.5%
Water/waste requirements	Water: Bacteria free, deionised water supply: resistance of < 1,0 µS/cm Water pressure: 0.5 – 3.5 kg/cm3, (49–343 Kpa) Biohazards waste: Separate container behind the system L. concentrated: Central drain port, diameter: = 50 mm / 2 inches Waste drain < waste: 100 mm above the floor / 4 inches
Water consumption	Max flow rate: cobas® c 501 module: approx. 40 L/hour Typical consumption: cobas® e 601 module: approx. 30 L/hour
Operational conditions	Ambient temperature: 15 to 32°C / 59 to 90°F Ambient humidity: 30 to 85% (RH, without condensation) Heat output: 1.5 kW (5400 kJ/hr for cobas® c 501, 4320 kJ/hr for cobas® e 601) Noise output: < 65 dB
Physical dimensions	Width: 188 to 498 cm / 74 to 196 inches Core unit: 69 cm / 27.2 inches cobas® c or cobas® e module: 120 cm / 47.2 inches Depth: cobas® c or cobas® e module: 98 cm / 38.6 inches Core unit: 104 cm / 41 inches Height: 130 cm / 51 inches Control unit: Width: 80 cm / 31.5 inches, depth: 80 cm / 31.5 inches
Weight	cobas® c 501 module: 330 kg / 730 lbs cobas® e 601 module: 360 kg / 795 lbs Core unit (sample loader, control unit, rack rotor): 180 kg / 400 lbs

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