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Technical specifications |
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| System |
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2nd Generation SWA: modular, analytical system platform, consolidated work area for Clinical Chemistry and Immunology, expandable and re-configurable on site |
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| System components |
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| Control unit: |
PC, monitor, keyboard, printer, etc. on an ergonomic stand |
| Core unit: |
Sample input/output, sample transport by Intelligent Process Management |
| Analytical modules: |
2 analytical modules |
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| Type of module |
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| cobas c 501 module: |
Photometric measuring unit (incl. ISE) |
| cobas e 601 module: |
ECL technology measuring unit |
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| Number of module combinations |
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| 7 module combinations |
| up to 3 modules in one core unit |
| cobas c 501 modules: |
1 to 2 modules |
| cobas e 601 modules: |
1 to 2 modules |
| cobas c 501 | 601 modules: |
2 to 3 modules (only 2 units of one module type for SWA combinations possible) |
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| Sample throughput |
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up to 120 racks/hr
or samples: 600/hr (theoretical max) |
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| Test throughput (theoretical max) |
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170 up to 2,170 tests/hr - overall
1,000 up to 2,000 tests/hr - with cobas c 501 modules
170 up to 340 tests/hr - with cobas e 601 modules
1,170 up to 2,170 tests/hr - with photometric and HetIA modules |
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| Number of channels (reagent slots) |
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25 up to 145 channels/reagent slots
3 ISE
60 channels (reagent slots, automatic setting) on cobas c 501 module
25 channels (reagent slots) on cobas e 601 module |
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| Programmable parameters |
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191 parameters with photometric and HetIA modules
117 photometric tests, 3 ISE tests, 8 formulas, 3 serum indices with photometric modules
60 heterogeneous tests with cobas e 601 modules |
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| Sample material |
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Serum, Plasma, Urine, CSF |
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Sample input/output on
Core unit analytics |
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| Load/unload capacity: |
150 samples/30 racks on 2 trays |
| Rack: |
5 position rack, RD standard rack |
| Rack types: |
Routine, STAT, Control, Calibrator, Rerun (manual), Wash |
| Tray: |
Tray with 15 racks/75 samples, RD standard tray |
| STAT port: |
STAT samples are processed with priority |
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| Sample container types |
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| Primary tubes: |
5 to 10 ml; 16 x 100, 16 x 75, 13 x 100, 13 x 75 mm |
| Sample cup: |
2.5 ml |
| Micro cup: |
1.5 ml, (exception: cobas e 601 module) |
| Cups on tube: |
Cup on top of a 16 x 75/100 mm tube
Cup on top of one non standard tube |
| False bottom tube: |
one type is definable |
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| Sample volume |
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1 - 35 µl |
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| Sample dilution |
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3 - 121 times, diluent > 100 µl |
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| Sample clot detection |
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Available for cobas c 501 and cobas e 601 module |
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| Minimum sample volume |
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| Primary tubes: |
700 µl |
| Sample cup: |
100 µl |
| Micro cup: |
50 µl |
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| Sample barcode types |
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Code 128
Codabar (NW 7)
Interleaved 2 of 5
Code 39 |
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| Control unit |
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PC: Windows XP, Pentium IV processor, DVD -RAM
Monitor: 17’ TFT touch screen colour monitor
Keyboard 101 – key enhanced, country-specific
Printer: optional
Pc stand: optional, ergonomic (UL, CE, GS, TüV)
e-
link for cobas® modular plattform
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| System interfaces |
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RS 232 serial interface, bi-directional
Interface to e-services for the cobas® modular plattform (teleservices functionalities and automatic download) |
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| Sample data base |
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10,000 routine / STAT samples |
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| Test methods |
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For photometric modules: 1 point, 1 point + prozone check, 2 point, 2 point kinetic, 2 point +prozone check, 3 point, 1 point + kinetics, Rate A, Rate A + serum index, Rate A with blank, Rate B |
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| Calibrator/QC input |
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Via specified racks through the input buffer or STAT port |
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| Calibration methods |
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Start-up, Re-calibration
For photometric modules: Linear, non-linear multi-points, 2 point calibration, K-factor up to 100 different calibrators pre programmable
Storage of up to 180 curves
preventive calibration of the stand-by cobas c pack and cobas e pack
on cobas c 501: Two k-factor can be defined for different sample types |
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| QC methods |
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For e- and photometric modules: Real-time QC, individual QC, cumulative QC up to 100 controls pre programmable
preventive QC after calibration of the stand-by cassettes/ rack packs
Auto QC: QC without operator intervention (timer triggered) |
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| Programmable parameters |
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191 parameters with photometric and HetIA modules
117 photometric tests, 3 ISE tests, 8 formulas, 3 serum indices with photometric modules
60 heterogeneous tests with cobas e 601 modules |
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| Rerun/reflex function |
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Automatic rerun and manual rerun
Automatic reflex is supported by the system, reflex request to be provided by PSM or LIS |
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| Electrical requirements |
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| Power requirements: |
230 Volts AC
110 Volts AC
4.5 kVA (for cobas® 6000 < 501 | 601 >) |
| Frequency: |
50 Hz or 60 Hz +/- 0.5 % |
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| Water/waste requirements |
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| Water: |
Bacteria free, deionised water supply: resistance of < 1,0 µS/cm |
| Water consumption: |
under routine conditions in average 15 l/hr , max. 30 l/hr (per module) |
| Water pressure: |
0.5-3.5 kg / cm3, (49-343 Kpa) |
| Biohazards waste: |
Separate container behind the system |
L. concentrated
wall drain < waste: |
Central drain port, diameter: >= 50 mm
100 mm above the floor |
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| Sample container types |
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| Primary tubes: |
5 to 10 ml; 16 x 100, 16 x 75, 13 x 100, 13 x 75 mm |
| Sample cup: |
2.5 ml |
| Micro cup: |
1.5 ml, (exception: cobas e 601 module) |
| Cups on tube: |
Cup on top of a 16 x 75/100 mm tube
Cup on top of one non standard tube |
| False bottom tube: |
one type is definable |
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| Regulatory requirements |
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GS, CE, UL, C-UL |
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| Operating conditions |
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| Ambient temperature: |
15 to 32 °C |
| Ambient humidity: |
45 to 85 % (RH, without condensation) |
| Heat output: |
1.5 kW (5,400 kJ/hr for cobas c 501, 4,320 kJ/hr for cobas e 601) |
| Noise output: |
< 68 dB |
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| Physical dimensions |
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| Width: |
1,850 to 4,250 mm |
| Core unit: |
60 cm; per cobas c or cobas e module: 120 cm |
| Depth: |
98 cm; per cobas c or cobas e module |
| Height: |
130 cm |
| Control unit: |
Width: 80 cm, depth: 80 cm |
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| Weight |
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| 425 to 1,000 kg |
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| cobas c 501 module: |
approx. 350 kg |
| cobas e 601 module: |
approx. 380 kg |
| Core unit: |
approx. 217 kg |
| Control unit: |
approx. 75 kg |
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