Measuring principle

Nephelometry; measurement of the scattered light intensity in a fixed angle of 13 – 24 degrees

Methods

More than 70 programmed assay protocols

Sample throughput

Effective: Approx. 130 tests/hour depending on the assay mix
Nominal: 225 tests/hour

Analysis method

Fixed-time kinetics, end-point measurement, VLin Integral

Calibration

Multi-point calibration

Rack transport unit

Racks for up to 8 standard or control vials
Racks for up to 7 reagent vials
Racks for up to 10 sample tubes

Dilution unit

2 frames for max. 264 dilution cups

Size of sample tubes

Diameter: 12 – 16 mm
Height: 55 – 100 mm
For pediatric samples:
Conical microtubes with a maximum filling volume of 1.5 mL

Barcode types

Automatic reading of different barcode types:
2/5 interleaved
Codabar
Code 39
Code 93
Code 128

Reagent volume

40 µL reagent consumption on average

Sample dilution

1 : 1 to 1 : 160,000

Level detection

For samples, standards, controls, reagents, and system liquid containers

Reaction cuvettes

60 reusable cuvettes

Measuring temperature

37 ± 1.5°C

Light source

Infrared high performance LED

Wavelength

840 ± 25 nm

Detector

Photodiode with integrated pre-amplifier

Instrument dimensions and weight

Analyzer dimensions (W x H with tubings x D)
124 x 92 x 63 cm (49 x 36 x 25 in.)
Computer dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 19.7 x 19.7 x 3.6 cm (7.8 x 7.8 x 1.4 in)
Depth with keyboard Approx. 74 cm (29 in.)⁴
Printer dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 41 x 27 x 37 cm (16 x 11 x 15 in.)⁴
Total bench length Approx. 230 cm (90 in.)⁴
Analyzer weight 150 kg (330 lb.)
Terminal weight Approx. 7 kg (15.4 lb.)⁴

Room environment

Ambient temperature
15 to 32 °C (59 to 89 °F)
Relative humidity
Maintain between 30% and 85% (noncondensing)
Average thermal output
340 BTU/hr (100 W) in standby mode
975 BTU/hr (286 W) in operating mode
Water requirements
Deionized water, NCClS Type 2
Microbial count must not exceed 100 CFU/ml

Electrical installation requirements

Voltage
90–30 V
190–260 V
Power consumption
<140 VA (stand-by-mode)
<400 VA (operating mode)
Host interfacing
Download and host-query mode

Computer and Printer

Terminal 
Apple Mac mini Computer
Printer
Lexmark E260 D or DN or equivalent

Connectivity

RS232 bi-directional host interface
Aptio® Automation and FlexLab Automation solutions
CentraLink® Data Management System