cobas® 6000 analyzer series

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cobas® 6000 analyzer series

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Technical Specifications

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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