| Analytical system |
Fully automated for routine and emergency analysis on serum, plasma, urine and CSF. |
| Analytical methods |
chemistry and immunological parameters. End point, kinetic rate, fixed rate and indirect ISE. |
| Simultaneously processed analytes |
Up to 96 photometric tests and 3 ISE. |
| Throughput |
AU5420: Up to 3200 photometric tests/hour; ISE up to 600 samples/hour (with dual ISE unit).
AU5430: Up to 4800 photometric tests/hour; ISE up to 600 samples/hour (with dual ISE unit). |
| Sample feeder |
10 position barcoded racks; capacity of 300 samples; continuous loading. |
| Sample tubes |
In primary and secondary tubes diameter from 11.5 to 16 mm, height from 55 to 102 mm. |
| Sample volume |
1.6 to 25 µl in 0.1 µl steps (1 µl for repeats). |
| Reagent supply |
Refrigerated (4 °C - 12 °C); 48 positions for R1/ unit; 48 positions for R2/ unit. |
| Reagent volume |
R1: 15-250 µl; R2: 15-250 µl (in 1 µl steps) |
| Total reaction volume |
120 - 430 µl. |
| Reaction cuvette |
Quartz cuvettes (non disposable). |
| Reaction time |
Up to 8 minutes and 22 seconds. |
| Reaction temperature |
37 °C. |
| Mixing method |
With rotating paddles after dispensing sample and reagent. |
| Photometry system |
Direct assay through the reaction cuvette (0-2.5 OD); monochromatic and bichromatic measurements possible |
| Wavelength |
13 different wavelengths between 340 and 800 nm. |
| Cuvette cleaning |
Comprehensive cleaning with detergents and water. |
| Calibration |
Linear and non-linear (linear interpolation), cooled calibrator positions; automatic and advanced calibration features. |
| Data processing |
Calculated parameters, blank value correction and correlation. User definable normal value range, measuring range, pathological values and repeat run criteria. Quality control, calibration and reaction curve monitors. Printout of abnormal values, pending sample work list and repeat run sample list.
System status screens; daily tests statistics, automated reagent inventory. |
| Test requisition |
Individual and profile test requisition via on-line, mouse, function keys or optional touch screen. |
| Safety |
Clot detection and crash prevention for sample and reagent dispenser. Serum indices: lipaemia, haemolysis and icterus. |
| On-line |
Full uni- and bi-directional communication possible. |
| Software |
Windows NT®; modem capability. |
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Dimensions
(W x H x D) mm |
AU5420:ANL: 4300 x 1260 x 1130
AU5430: ANL: 5600x 1260 x 1130
DPR: 600 x 1620 x 840mm |
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Mass |
AU5420: ANL: 1330 kg
AU5430: ANL: 1780 kg
DPR: 85 kg |
