AU680 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer

Designed for flexibility in the laboratory

Meet ever-increasing pressures on time and productivity with ease. The AU680 clinical chemistry analyzer gives mid- to high-volume laboratories the flexibility to improve efficiencies and economics their way. Operate the AU680 as a standalone system or connect it to laboratory automation and IT solutions. With throughput of up to 800 photometric tests per hour (up to 1,200 with ISEs) and 63 onboard parameters, the AU680 clinical chemistry analyzer delivers field-proven reliability and efficiency to laboratories around the world.

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The newest member of the high-performance Beckman Coulter laboratory analyzer series is the AU680 Chemistry System.

Based on in-depth customer consultation, the AU680 Chemistry System is intended to help medium to high throughput laboratories meet ever increasing pressures on time and productivity.

The benefits of the AU680 Chemistry System can be divided into three main categories – improved user convenience including automation options; extended analytical reach and reduced operating costs. Regarding convenience, the AU680 Chemistry System is operated through a new and highly intuitive graphical user interface, including embedded videos to support key maintenance steps. Flexibility is assured with a menu capacity of up to 63 different assays on board. A new special priority lane performs re-runs quickly. To increase automation levels, samples can be loaded via a new standardized rack tray for direct transfer from the Beckman Coulter AutoMate 2500 peri-analytical workstation.

AU680 Chemistry System Features:

The benefits of the AU680 Chemistry System can be divided into three main categories – improved user convenience including automation options; extended analytical reach and reduced operating costs. Regarding convenience, the AU680 Chemistry System is operated through a new and highly intuitive graphical user interface, including embedded videos to support key maintenance steps. Flexibility is assured with a menu capacity of up to 63 different assays on board. A new special priority lane performs re-runs quickly. To increase automation levels, samples can be loaded via a new standardized rack tray for direct transfer from the Beckman Coulter AutoMate 2500 peri-analytical workstation.

Triple reagent dispensing enables the AU680 Chemistry System to perform assays requiring up to three separate reagents. This enhances analytical performance and opens up new possibilities for current and future assays. Overall, operating costs are reduced by eliminating the need for multiple calibrators via “Plug and Play” calibration using 2D barcodes.

Finally, the AU680 Chemistry System offers a speed of up to 1200 tests per hour and an on-board capacity of up to 63 different tests in parallel. Profit from innovative features and clear benefits for your lab!

The AU680 intuitive graphical user interface includes:

  • Sample tracking
  • Patient statistics
  • User-customized menu
  • Color alerts to highlight system operating conditions
AU-proven reliability enables greater uptime with quick and easy parts replacement
  • No tools required
  • No more than three steps, no longer than 60 seconds, for parts such as sample and reagent probes, mixers and syringes
  • Online help videos guide the operator on proper technique when performing maintenance procedures and parts replacement, which enables greater system uptime
Additionally, the AU680 chemistry analyzer provides:
  • Integration of pre-analytical automation and immunoassay is attainable with AU680 Direct Track Sampling to Power Processor and connectivity to UniCel DxI 600/800 systems
  • Command Central integrated with REMISOL Advance* enables remote monitoring of and access to instruments and automation consoles from a single workstation, optimizing laboratory management and improving decision-making
  • Cooled STAT compartment provides one-button STAT interrupt and advanced auto QC and calibration capabilities
  • High-precision microsampling provides accurate and precise results
  • Priority sample repeat/reflex reduces turnaround time for critical patients
  • Long-lasting ISEs minimize downtime and reduce operating costs
  • Large 150-sample rack loader provides for optimal sample processing during peak workload periods
  • Whole blood sampling capability is used for HbA1c testin

Analytical System Fully automated, random-access clinical chemistry system with STAT capability
Analytical Principles 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
Throughput 800 photometric tests/hour; up to 1,200 with ISE
Sample Types Serum, plasma, urine, whole blood (HbA1c) and other fluids
Sample Feeder Racks with 10 samples each (barcodes on primary tubes and on racks); capacity of 150 samples; continuous loading
Sample Tubes In primary and secondary tubes; diameter between 11.5 and 16.5 mm; height between 55 and 102 mm
STAT Samples Up to 22 positions for STAT samples, barcoded primary tubes
Sample Volume 1–25 μL in 0.1 μL increments (1–25 μL for repeats)
Reagent Supply 60 positions for R1, 48 positions for R2; refrigerated: 4–12°C; handling of 3-shot reagents
Reagent Volume R1: 15–250 μL; R2: 15–250 μL; in 1 μL increments
Total Reaction Volume 120–425 μL
Reaction Cuvette Quartz cuvettes
Reaction Time Up to 8 minutes, 40 seconds
Reaction Temperature 37°C
Mixing Method With rotating paddles after dispensing sample and reagent
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
Cuvette Cleaning Comprehensive cleaning with detergents
Calibration Autocalibration, cooled calibrator positions; master calibration established by two-dimensional barcode on the reagent bottle (>3-point calibration)
Quality Control Auto QC, cooled QC positions
Test Requisition Individual and profile test requisition via online, mouse, function keys or touch screen
Safety Clot detection and crash prevention for sample and reagent dispenser
Online Full uni- and bi-directional communication possible
Software Windows 7®
Data Storage Sample number: 100,000 samples. Reaction data: 200,000 tests.
Dimensions (WxHxD) ANL 1,950x1,280x1,000
Power Supply 200 V; 208 V; 220 V; 230 V; 240 V; 50 Hz; 60 Hz/3.8 KVA

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