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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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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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