DxC 500 AU Chemistry Analyzer

Analytical method

Analytical principles

Assay types

Analytical method

Chemistry menu capacity

Throughput

• 400 photometric tests per hour, up to 800 with ISE
• ISE maximum test per hour: 600 if ISE only
• HbA1c maximum tests per hour: 65 if HbA1c only

Sample types (assay dependent)

Sample management/capacity

• 168 sample tubes (24 racks of 7 tubes), unique continuous loading feature
• Refrigerated STAT carousel: 22 samples can be run simultaneously (cal, QC and routine samples)

Sample container sizes

Sample volume

Sample Barcode symbology

Compartment temperatures

• STAT wheel: 39.2°F to 50°F (4.5°C to 12°C)
• Reagent compartment: 39.2°F to 50°F (4.5°C to 12°C)

Reagent storage capacity

Barcoded reagents

Reagent volume

Total reaction volume

Reaction cuvette

Reaction time

Reaction temperature

Reaction incubation method

Photometric range

Wavelength

Automated sample pre-dilution

Sample quality analysis

• Lipemia, hemolysis and icterus indices
• Clot detection and probe crash protection

Calibration

• Calibration curve stability up to 90 days (assay dependent)
• Calibrator value assignment by 2D barcode
• Calibration curves and parameters displayed on screen

Quality control

• Shewhart day-to-day management (Levey-Jennings method)
• Multi-rule control (Westgard method)

Reflex testing

Calculated result

• Pre-defined for the commonly used calculations
• User-defined

Dimensions and weight

• Analyzer with monitor:
  • Weight: Max 992 pounds (450 kg)
  • Length: 6.9 ft (2100 mm)
  • Height: 5.3 ft (1602 mm)
  • Depth: 2.53 ft (770 mm)
• Clearance Requirements:
• Clearance around the analyzer for ventilation
  • Rear: Minimum of 20 in (500 mm)
• Clearance around the analyzer for service
  • Rear: Minimum of 20 in (500mm)
  • Left: 20 in (500 mm)
  • Right: Minimum of 25 in (500 mm)
  • Top: Minimum of 0 in (0 mm)
  • Front: Minimum of 24.7 in (635 mm)

Drain requirements

• Drain Location
  • Maximum distance 33 ft (10 m) from the system
  • Maximum height 5 ft (1.5 m) from the floor
• Drain Volume
  • Concentrated waste: 5.5 L hour (normal), 7.5 L hour HbA1c
  • Diluted waste: 12L/hour

Water supply requirements

• Maximum water consumption: 20 L hour
• Water type: Deionized CAP type II or better, bacteria free
• Continuous flow supply
• Resistivity: > 0.5 MΩ∙cm filtered with a 0.5 μm filter

Power and environmental requirements

• Power Supply: 200V, 208V, 220V, 230V, 240V, 60 Hz
• Computer
  • CPU Intel Core i7-6700 processor
  • Memory: 32GB DDR4
  • Storage: 512GB SSD
  • Operating system: Windows 10
  • External communication types: RS232 serial interface
  • Ethernet: LAN using TCP/IP
• Monitor
  • Touchscreen display: 21.5 in diagonal TFT LCD with projected capacitive touch
• Interface
  • Pixels: 1920 x 1080 RGB

Operating environment

• Ambient temperature: 64°F to 90°F (18°C to 32°C)
• Humidity: 20% to 80% RH (without condensation)
• Altitude: Maximum 6,561 ft (2,000 m) above sea level
• Generated Noise Level: <60 dB

Communication modes

• Unidirectional, bi-directional, bi-directional with true host query
• LAN connection to LIS per ASTM protocol