Fully automatic biochemistry analyzer AU680

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Overview
Meet increasing demands for throughput and flexibility. The AU680 clinical chemistry analyzer supports mid- to high-volume laboratories as a standalone system or integrated with automation and IT solutions. Throughput: up to 800 photometric tests/hour (up to 1,200 with ISE). 63 onboard parameters offer broad assay coverage and reliable performance.

Graphical user interface

• Sample tracking
• Patient statistics
• User-customized menu
• Color alerts to indicate system operating conditions

Reliability and maintenance

• Proven AU-series reliability for increased uptime
• Many part replacements require no tools
• Replacement tasks typically ≤ three steps and under 60 seconds for components such as sample and reagent probes, mixers and syringes
• Online help videos guide operators on maintenance procedures and parts replacement

Additional capabilities

• Integration with pre-analytical automation and immunoassay possible via AU680 Direct Track Sampling to Power Processor and connectivity to UniCel DxI 600/800 systems
• Command Central integration with REMISOL Advance enables remote monitoring and access to instruments and automation from a single workstation
• Cooled STAT compartment with one-button STAT interrupt and advanced auto QC and calibration
• High-precision microsampling for accurate, precise results
• Priority sample repeat/reflex to reduce turnaround for critical patients
• Long-lasting ISEs to minimize downtime and lower operating costs
• Large 150-sample rack loader for optimal processing during peak workloads
• Whole blood sampling capability for HbA1c testing

Technical specifications

• 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 racks); capacity 150 samples; continuous loading
• Sample tubes: Primary and secondary tubes; diameter 11.5–16.5 mm; height 55–102 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; supports 3-shot reagents
• Reagent volume: R1: 15–250 μL; R2: 15–250 μL; 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: Rotating paddles after dispensing sample and reagent
• Photometry system: Direct assay through reaction cuvette (0–3.0 OD); mono- and bichromatic measurements possible
• Wavelengths: 13 wavelengths between 340–800 nm
• Cuvette cleaning: Comprehensive cleaning with detergents
• Calibration: Autocalibration, cooled calibrator positions; master calibration via two-dimensional barcode on reagent bottle (>3-point calibration)
• Quality control: Auto QC, cooled QC positions
• Test requisition: Individual and profile 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; reaction data: 200,000 tests
• Dimensions (WxHxD): ANL 1,950 x 1,280 x 1,000 mm
• Power supply: 200 V; 208 V; 220 V; 230 V; 240 V; 50 Hz; 60 Hz / 3.8 KVA