Beckman Coulter AU680
Description
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 a 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
The AU680 intuitive graphical user interface includes:
- Sample tracking
- Patient statistics
- User-customized menu
- Color alerts to highlight system operating conditions
AU-proven reliability enables greater uptime with quick and easy parts replacement
- No tools required
- No more than three steps, no longer than 60 seconds, for parts such as sample and reagent probes, mixers and syringes
- Online help videos guide the operator on proper technique when performing maintenance procedures and parts replacement, which enables greater system uptime
Additionally, the AU680 chemistry analyzer provides:
- Integration of pre-analytical automation and immunoassay is attainable with AU680 Direct Track Sampling to Power Processor and connectivity to UniCel DxI 600/800 systems
- Command Central integrated with REMISOL Advance* enables remote monitoring of and access to instruments and automation consoles from a single workstation, optimizing laboratory management and improving decision-making
- Cooled STAT compartment provides one-button STAT interrupt and advanced auto QC and calibration capabilities
- High-precision microsampling provides accurate and precise results
- Priority sample repeat/reflex reduces turnaround time for critical patients
- Long-lasting ISEs minimize downtime and reduce operating costs
- Large 150-sample rack loader provides for optimal sample processing during peak workload periods
- Whole blood sampling capability is used for HbA1c testing
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 ?L in 0.1 ?L increments (1–25 ?L 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 ?L; R2: 15–250 ?L; in 1 ?L increments |
Total Reaction Volume |
120–425 ?L |
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 1,950×1,280×1,000 |
Power Supply |
200 V; 208 V; 220 V; 230 V; 240 V; 50 Hz; 60 Hz/3.8 KVA |
