AU480 Chemistry Analyzer

Compact, reliable and cost-effective

Put the power of versatility to work for your lab with a smart and efficient clinical chemistry analyzer solution. The AU480 chemistry analyzer is the ideal primary clinical chemistry analyzer for low- to mid-volume hospitals and laboratories, or dedicated specialty chemistry or STAT analyzer for larger laboratories. With throughput of up to 400 photometric tests per hour (up to 800 with ISEs), increased onboard testing, reduced sample volume and easy operation, the AU480 delivers efficiency for laboratories around the world.

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Description

Different tube sizes may be mixed within the racks and can be loaded continuously. The STAT module provides quick emergency testing, on-board calibrator and QC storage for system access during auto calibration and auto QC.

New state of the art sample and reagent volumes have been reached. Sample volumes as low as 1 µl, ideal for pediatric testing and reaction volumes down to as low as 90 µl guarantees cost efficiency. Computer controlled sample- and reagent dispensing based on CAN* technology in combination with clot detection and crash prevention are additional safety features which result in unique system reliability. The system security is further improved by context sensitive help screens and videos.

 

The AU480 Chemistry System has a new intuitive Graphic user interface, standardized to the AU680 minimizing any training requirements. A new ergonomically designed swing arm with a user friendly touch screen monitor is now available. User definable software options such as auto rerun via rack handler / STAT wheel and true reflex testing expand the convenience for the user.

Automated low level maintenance requiring minimum hands-on time by the operator. TheAU480 Chemistry System uses dry bath technology therefore requiring no water bath maintenance. Low consumable replacement for example permanent cuvettes, long life electrodes (guaranteed for 6 months), robust sample and reagent probes.

The AU480 Chemistry System combines versatile advanced functions that facilitate high quality testing, improve turnaround time and cut operating costs. To minimize training requirements and assure safe handling by inexperienced staff, we emphasized ‘Easy to Use’ in developing the analyzer.

Robust testing capabilities

  • Broaden your test offerings with more than 120 different Beckman Coulter system reagent applications available
  • Conduct quick priority testing using the AU 480 clinical chemistry analyzer’s STAT wheel
  • Turn around critical samples fast with sample pre-dilution and auto-repeat of over-range results

Efficient reagent and consumable use

  • Minimize hands-on time and reduce daily reagent inventory tasks with ready-to-use liquid concentrated reagents
  • Experience lower total cost of ownership with low consumable requirements

Convenient operational features

  • Provide the right operator support when needed using context-sensitive help screens and instructional videos
  • Simplify operations with user-friendly graphical user interface design and touch-screen monitor
  • Reduce tech-to-tech variation and achieve consistent result quality with AU family of chemistry analyzers’ standardized processes

Beckman Coulter Biochemistry Analyzer

  • New and intuitive graphical user interface.
  • Plug and play calibration via 2-D barcode.
  • Efficiency – Reagent reduction and Low consumable usage.
  • Microsampling ideal for pediatrics.
  • Continuous loading sample feeder.
  • Barcoded racks to define different sample materials.
  • 80 samples on board at any time.
  • Automatic repeat and reflex capability.
  • Dedicated STAT rotor with 22 positions and integrated barcode reader.
  • Full STAT capabilities during routine operation.
  • 76 refrigerated reagent compartments.
  • Cuvette wheel with low maintenance.
  • Best in class ISE.

Analytical System

 Fully automated, random access chemistry system with STAT capability

Analytical Principle

 Spectrophotometry and potentiometry

Analytical Types

 Endpoint, rate, fixed point and indirect ISE

Analytical Methods

 Colorimetry, turbidimetry, latex agglutination, homogeneous EIA, indirect ISE

Simultaneously Processed Analytes

 60 photometric tests + 3 ISE, 120 pre-programmed onboard tests

Throughput

 400 photometric tests/hour; maximum of 800 with ISE

ISE Throughput

 200 samples/hr. Maximum tests/hr: 600 if ISE only

Sample Types

 Serum, plasma, urine, other

Sample Feeder

 Racks with 10 samples each (barcodes on primary tubes and on racks); capacity of 80 samples; continuous loading

Sample Tubes

 Primary and secondary tubes; diameter from 11.5 to 16 mm; height from 55 to 102 mm, nestled micro sample cups

STAT samples

 Up to 22 positions for STAT samples via cooled turntable. Easy-to-operate interrupts between tests. Auto-repeat run capability.

Sample Volume

 1–25 μl in 0.1 μl steps (1-25 μl for repeats)

Reagent Capacity

 76 positions for (R1+R2, detergent position). Holds 15, 30 and 60ml bottles.

Reagent Storage

 Refrigerated (4–12°C)

Reagent Volume

 R1: 10–250 μl; R2: 10–250 μl (in 1 μl increment)

Total Reaction Volume

 90–350 μl

Reaction Cuvette

 Permanent glass cuvettes

Reaction Time

 Up to 8 minutes, 37.5 seconds

Reaction Incubation

 37°C, dry bath

Photometry System

 Direct assay through the reaction cuvette (0–3.0 OD) mono and bichromatic measurements possible

Wavelength

 13 different wavelengths between 340–800 nm

Calibration

 Auto calibration, cooled calibrator positions; master calibration established by two-dimensional barcode

Quality Control

 Auto QC, cooled QC positions

Rerun

 1. Auto rerun and manual rerun available 2. Automatic sample increase, decrease or normal repeat 3. Reflex testing

Sample Pre-dilution

 Dilution ratio: Fixed to 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 50, 76 or 100

Test Requisition

 Individual and profile test requisition via online, mouse, function keys and touch-screen

Sample Integrity

 Lipaemia, Haemolysis and Icterus analysis. Sample clot detection and probe crash protection.

Online

 RS232C. Full uni- and bidirectional communication possible.

Software

 Windows 7®

Data Storage

 Sample number 100,000 samples. Reaction Data 200,000 tests.

Dimensions (W x H x D)

 ANL: 1,450 x 1,205 x 760

Power Supply

 100–240v; 60 Hz/ < 3.5 kVA

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