Firma:                Olympus

Modell:              AU 400

Kommentar:      Dokumente engl.

The smallest member of the clinical chemistry analyser family and technology platform is the Olympus AU400 . With a throughput of up to 800 tests per hour and an on board capacity of 41 different analytes in parallel the Olympus AU400 is the ideal main analyser for small to medium sized laboratories. But it fits as a special chemistry or STAT analyser in large laboratories as well.

The Olympus AU400 has been designed to streamline your workflow and to improve your laboratory capabilities.

More than 100 different Olympus System Reagent (OSR) applications are available, specially designed to match the requirements and features of the new analyser platform. The reagents are barcoded, liquid stable and ready to use, therefore maximising the productivity of the Olympus AU400 in your laboratory.

The system can hold up to 80 primary and secondary tubes in parallel. Different tube sizes may be mixed within the linear racks and can be loaded continuously. Serum indices (hemolysis, icterus, lipemia) are automatically checked to ensure state of the art diagnostics. With a sample volume as low as 2 µl and reaction volumes down to 150 µl the system guarantees cost efficiency even in cases of limited sample material, e.g. paediatric samples. Computer controlled sample- and reagent dispensing in combination with clot detection and crash prevention are additional safety features of the Olympus AU400 which result in a unique system reliability. The maintenance free incubator and the new spot photometer technology boost this aim of 100 % trouble free operations.

The Olympus AU400 user interface is designed to minimise any training requirements. It offers the ability to define the format of the touch screen monitor. Unwanted icons are removed during routine run, thus further enhancing efficiency. User definable software options such as auto rerun or reflex testing expand the convenience for the user.

Due to the refrigerated, barcode reader controlled STAT, control and calibrator rotor 24 hour operations are possible without any analytical down time.

System security is further improved by context sensitive help screens. Technical support and troubleshooting from your support centre are the final steps to guarantee trouble free diagnostics within your laboratory.

Key Features:

1. Refrigerated reagent compartments

• 76 reagent positions in parallel
• Ready to use liquid stable reagents
• Automatic bottle switch capabilities
• Advanced calibration
• Liquid detection and remaining test number calculation

2. Washing station

• High tech wash station to ensure a valid diagnostics
• Two different detergents to prevent any carry over
• Four fold water cleaning followed by a separate drying step to gain optimum system performance

3. Mixer

• High precision mixer station to ensure excellent reaction conditions
• Standardized mixing procedures across the whole range of analysers
• Different mixer positions for individual reaction steps

4. Cuvettes wheel

• Non disposable quartz cuvettes
• Software driven carry over elimination
• Total reaction volume as small as 150 µl  
• Environmental friendly

5. ISE unit

• High quality ISE for Na, K and Cl
• 6 months shelf life
• 18 months shelf life for reference electrodes
• 600 tests/hour (if ISE mode only)
• Same technology across the whole range of analysers

6. Sample probe

• Twin probe technology
• Sample volume as small as 2.0 µl
• Clot detection
• Crash prevention
• Sampling frequency of 9 seconds

7. Sample feeder

• Positive sample identification to eliminate any sample mix ups
• Olympus flexible racks to handle all commonly used tube sizes in parallel
• Barcoded racks to define different sample materials or other sample specifics
• 80 samples on board at any time for long walk away
• Automatic rerun and reflex testing

8. STAT sample rotor

• Dedicated STAT rotor with 22 positions and integrated barcode reader
• Full STAT capabilities during routine operation
• Refrigerated area for calibrators and controls
• Combined routine and emergency work area

9. Reagent probes

• Tact frequency 9 seconds
• Reagent volume as small as 25 µl
• Liquid detection
• Calculation of remaining tests/vial

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