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

Freedom to realize your lab’s potential

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® c 311 analyzer technical specifications
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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) |
cobas® e 411 analyzer technical specifications
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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 |
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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 |
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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) |
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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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