cobas^® 4000 analyzer series

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your lab’s potential

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

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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cobas c 311 Analyzer

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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

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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	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