Robust testing capabilities

• Broaden your test offerings with more than 120 different Beckman Coulter system reagent applications available
• Conduct quick priority testing using the AU 480 clinical chemistry analyzer’s STAT wheel
• Turn around critical samples fast with sample pre-dilution and auto-repeat of over-range results

Efficient reagent and consumable use

• Minimize hands-on time and reduce daily reagent inventory tasks with ready-to-use liquid concentrated reagents
• Experience lower total cost of ownership with low consumable requirements

Convenient operational features

• Provide the right operator support when needed using context-sensitive help screens and instructional videos
• Simplify operations with user-friendly graphical user interface design and touch-screen monitor
• Reduce tech-to-tech variation and achieve consistent result quality with AU family of chemistry analyzers' standardized processes

Analytical Principle

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, 120 pre-programmed onboard tests

Throughput

400 photometric tests/hour; maximum of 800 with ISE

ISE Throughput

200 samples/hr. Maximum tests/hr: 600 if ISE only

Sample Types

Serum, plasma, urine, other

Sample Feeder

Racks with 10 samples each (barcodes on primary tubes and on racks); capacity of 80 samples; continuous loading

Sample Tubes

Primary and secondary tubes; diameter from 11.5 to 16 mm; height from 55 to 102 mm, nestled micro sample cups

STAT samples

Up to 22 positions for STAT samples via cooled turntable. Easy-to-operate interrupts between tests. Auto-repeat run capability.

Sample Volume

1–25 μl in 0.1 μl steps (1-25 μl for repeats)

Reagent Capacity

76 positions for (R1+R2, detergent position). Holds 15, 30 and 60ml bottles.

Reagent Storage

Refrigerated (4–12°C)

Reagent Volume

R1: 10–250 μl; R2: 10–250 μl (in 1 μl increment)

Total Reaction Volume

90–350 μl

Reaction Cuvette

Permanent glass cuvettes

Reaction Time

Up to 8 minutes, 37.5 seconds

Reaction Incubation

37°C, dry bath

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

Calibration

Auto calibration, cooled calibrator positions; master calibration established by two-dimensional barcode

Quality Control

Auto QC, cooled QC positions

Rerun

1. Auto rerun and manual rerun available
2. Automatic sample increase, decrease or normal repeat
3. Reflex testing

Sample Pre-dilution

Dilution ratio: Fixed to 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 50, 76 or 100

Test Requisition

Individual and profile test requisition via online, mouse, function keys and touch-screen

Sample Integrity

Lipaemia, Haemolysis and Icterus analysis. Sample clot detection and probe crash protection.

Online

RS232C. Full uni- and bidirectional communication possible.

Software

Windows 7®

Data Storage

Sample number 100,000 samples. Reaction Data 200,000 tests.

Dimensions (W x H x D)

ANL: 1450 mm x 1205 mm x 770 mm

Power Supply

100–240v; 60 Hz/ < 3.5 kVA