Beckman Coulter Olympus AU400e

The AU400e is ideal as a primary chemistry analyzer for small- to medium-size hospitals and laboratories or as a dedicated specialty analyzer for larger institutions. Automate and consolidate chemistry testing with Olympus’ 125 test menu including chemistry, urine chemistry, specific proteins, esoteric chemistries and tests for therapeutic drug monitoring, drugs-of-abuse, and thyroid function. With random access throughput of up to 400 photometric tests per hour (up to 800 with electrolytes), on-board menu of over 40 tests and user-definable sample handling options, the AU400e delivers efficiency for real world lab needs.

 
Standardization
Only Olympus standardizes chemistry testing from 400 to 6,600 tests per hour for low to very high volume laboratories. This translates to higher productivity, increased efficiency and greater cost savings for your lab.

Fast and reliable turnaround times
Up to 400 photometric tests per hour and up to 800 tests per hour with electrolytes
Immediate STAT interrupt with HCFA basic metabolic eight test panel results available within five minutes

Walk away design saves operator time
80-sample rack loading for peak workloads
22-sample carousel for STAT
Direct tube sampling for 3.0, 5.0, 7.0, 10.0 mL primary tubes and pediatric cups
Mixed bar code capability
Automated reflex and repeat testing
Automated pre-dilution for urine and other specimens

Automated reagent handling
Olympus reagents are liquid and ready-to-use
Barcoded cartridges provides on-board management (random placement, on-board stability and calibration tracking)
All 76 R1/R2 reagent positions are open for third-party reagent use
State-of-the-art Advanced Calibration stores up to 5 calibration curves per test
Reagent Inventory predicts shortfalls by comparing on-board reagent versus average daily workloads
Automatic changeover from empty to fresh bottle

Efficient review of results
Choice of QC trending: Westgard multi-rule procedure, Twin plots, Levey-Jennings daily and day-to-day plots
Search function to retrieve data by individual sample and type of test (up to 30,000 patient files)
User-definable flags for abnormal results

Precision engineering for reliability and accuracy
Capacitance liquid level detection to ensure accurate pipetting for reagents and specimens
Clot detection and crash prevention for probes
Exclusive spot photometric technology for precision optics

User-friendly Windows NT® software simplifies training and operation
Drop-down menus, icons, color-keyed graphics
User Menu to customize operation
Operator’s Guide with links, search, and bookmarks
Software capabilities support CLIA, NCCLS, and CAP compliance
Computer-displayed maintenance videos
Modem-linked Technical Support for access to Olympus experts

Maintenance:

Automated for minimum operator time
Programmable start-up
Automated washes and checks
Olympus dry-bath technology means no water bath maintenance
Minimum disposables:
Permanent glass cuvettes
ISE electrodes are warranted for six months
No sample or reagent tips to replace
Daily test statistics
User-defined calculated tests
Sample and test oriented data editing
Multi-level password protection
Reaction curve monitor
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Electrical Requirements
Electrical Consumption: 4 KVA
Current [Circuit Breaker Required]: 20 Amp [standard]
30 Amp with UPS
Circuit: Dedicated and noise free
Voltage: 208/220 VAC [±10%] single phase
Frequency: 60 [±1 Hz]
Ground Requirements: Resistance < 100 ohms
Location: Power cable length 10 m
Environmental Requirements
Average Heat Output: 5,000 BTU
Ambient Temperature: 18 – 32 ± 2° C during measurement
Ambient Humidity: 40 – 80% relative humidity
Water Consumption: 33 L/hour
Water Type: Deionized CAP Type II, bacteria free
Supply: Continuous flow
Resistivity: > 0.5 Megaohm
Pressure: 4 – 57 PSI
Control: Shut off valve within 30 ft.

Drain Requirements
Non-hazardous Waste: Floor drain required
Maximum height – 4 in. gravity
Optional waste pump unit
Maximum height – 4 ft.