| Measuring principle | Nephelometry; measurement of the scattered light intensity in a fixed angle of 13 - 24° |
| Methods | More than 60 programmed assay protocols |
| Sample throughput | Effective: Approx. 65 tests/hour depending on the assay mix Nominal: 100 tests/hour |
| Analysis method | Fixed-time kinetics, end-point measurement, VLin Integral |
| Calibration | Multi-point calibration |
| Rack transport unit | Segments for 3 control serum vials Segments for 2 reagent vials Segments for 15 sample tubes |
| Dilution unit | 1 frame for max. 132 dilution cups |
| Size of sample tubes | Diameter 11 - 16 mm Height 55 - 100 mm For pediatric samples: conical microtubes with a maximum filling volume of 1.5 mL |
| Barcode types | Automatic reading of different barcode types: 2/5 interleaved Codabar Code 39 Code 93 Code 128 |
| Reagent volume | 40 µL reagent consumption on average |
| Sample dilution | 1 : 1 to 1 : 32,000 |
| Level detection | For samples, standards, controls, and reagents |
| Reaction cuvettes | 90 disposable cuvettes |
| Measuring temperature | 98.6 ± 2.7°F |
| Light source | Infrared high performance LED |
| Wavelength | 840 ± 25 nm |
| Detector | Photodiode with integrated pre-amplifier |
| Instrument weight and dimensions | Analyzer dimensions (width x height x depth) 43 in. x 32 in. x 25 in. Computer and monitor dimensions (width x height x depth incl. keyboard) 14.25 in. x 18 in. x 21.5 in. Printer dimensions (width x height x depth) 16 in. x 10.5 in. x 14.5 in. Weight Analyzer: 254 lb. Computer: 13 lb. Monitor: 27.7 lb. Printer: 16.1 lb. |
| Room environment | Ambient temperature 64 to 89 °F Relative humidity Maintain between 30% and 85% (non condensing) Average thermal output 340 BTU/hr (100 W) in standby mode 975 BTU/hr (286 W) in operating mode Water requirements Deionized water NCClS Type 2 Microbial count must not exceed 100 CFU/ml |
| Electrical installation requirements | Voltage 117 to 127 V/50 or 60 Hz 207 to 253 V/50 or 60 Hz Power consumption <140 VA (stand-by mode) <400 VA (operating mode) |
| Host interfacing | Download mode, host-query mode, ASTM |
| Ports | 1 Serial (DB-9) (male) 1 10-Base-T/Base TX Ethernet RJ45 |
| Computer and Printer | Terminal Windows XP Printer Lexmark E260 D or DN or equivalent |