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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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%
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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
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Water consumption |
- Max flow rate: cobas c 501 module: approx. 40 L/hour
- Typical consumption: cobas e 601 module: approx. 30 L/hour
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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
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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
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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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