AU400e™ Main Specifications

and System Operations

General Characteristics ISE Module
Test Menu Selection: 122 Analytical System: Vertical block flow cell with ISE
On-board Parameters: 99 Analytical Tests: Sodium [Na+], Potassium [K+], Chloride [Cl - ]
Maximum Tests/Hour: 400 photometric + 400 ISE Sample Throughput: 200 samples/hour
Analytical System: Fully selective discrete analytical Maximum Tests/Hour: 600, if ISE mode only
Methods: Endpoint Sample Type: Serum, plasma, urine [undiluted]
Endpoint with self blanking Sample Volume: 20 µL [serum], 25 µL [urine]
Endpoint with sample blanking Final Dilution Ratio: 1:34.1
Kinetic rate Measuring Range: Serum and plasma:
Fixed rate Sodium 50 - 200 mEq/L
ISE Potassium 1 - 10 mEq/L
Sample Processing Selection: Single, multiple or profile Chloride 50 - 200 mEq/L
Sample Volume: 2 - 50 µL [0.5 µL increments] Urine:
Sample Type: Serum, plasma, urine, CSF Sodium 10 - 400 mEq/L
Sample Tray Capacity: 80 samples by rack Potassium 2 - 300 mEq/L
22 samples by carousel Chloride 25 - 400 mEq/L
Sample Container: 12 x 75 - 16 x 100 mm tubes Electrode Composition: Sodium Crown-ether membrane
3, 5, 7, 10 mL primary collection tubes Potassium Crown-ether membrane
and pediatric cups Chloride Molecular oriented PVC membrane
Sample Transport: 10 position bar-coded rack Reference Liquid on liquid membrane
STAT Sample Transport: 22 user-definable for STAT, QC, cal, routines,
enclosed and refrigerated module Optical Characteristics
Sample Quality Analysis: Lipemia, Hemolysis, Icterus
Photometer: Multi-wavelength diffraction grating spectrophotometer
Clot detection
Light Source: Tungsten-halogen lamp
Probe crash prevention
Photometric Modes: Monochromatic or bichromatic
Sample Identification: Bar code reader [Maximum 20 digits; 95 mm]
Wavelengths: 340, 380, 410, 450, 480, 520, 540, 570, 600, 660,
Sample Bar Code Formats: As mixed bar codes:
700, 750 and 800 nm
NW7
Light Path: 6 mm
Code 39
Photodetector: Silicon photo cell
Code 128
Photometric Range: 0 to 2.5
2 of 5 interleaved
Photometric Sensitivity: 0.0001 OD
2 of 5 standard
Alone: ISBT code 128
Reagent Identification: Bar code reader
Data Processor
Reagent Configuration: Concentrated and full strength Interface: Standard RS232C; bidirectional
Reagent Volume: R1 and R2: 25 - 300 µL [1 µL increments] Real time and batch processing
Reagent Delivery: One reagent pipetter dispensing Program Storage: ≥ 10 GB hard drive
Reagent Storage: 4 - 12° C Patient Storage: 30,000 files
Reagent Bottle Capacity: 15, 30, 60 mL Data Input: Alphanumeric keyboard, mouse or interface
Reagent Storage Capacity: R1 + R2 = 76 user defined Display: 17 in. flat screen monitor
Reaction Mixture: Minimum = 150 µL Printer: Dot matrix
Maximum = 550 µL Software: Windows NT®
Reaction Temperature: 37° C Graphic user interface
Reaction Incubation Method: Dry bath Modem-linked technical support
Reaction Cell: 6 x 8 x 30 mm nondisposable glass cuvette Online HELP program
Reaction Time: 8 min. + 37 sec. (maximum) User defined parameter window
Repeat Run: Automatic repeat run Real time QC
Increase or decrease sample volume Reaction curve monitor
Reflex Testing: User defined User defined repeat run criteria
Sample Predilution: Dilution ratio 5 - 100 by one-fold increments Reflex testing
Daily test statistics
User defined calculated tests
Sample and test oriented data editing
CLIA software package
System status screens
Advanced calibration
Auto-QC
 AU400e™
Electrical Requirements Drain Requirements
Electrical Consumption: 3.5 KVA Non-hazardous Waste: Floor drain required
Current [Circuit Breaker Required]: 20 Amp [standard] Maximum height - 4 in. gravity
30 Amp with UPS Optional waste pump unit
Circuit: Dedicated and noise free Maximum height - 4 ft.
Voltage: 208/220 VAC [±10%] single phase
Frequency: 60 [±1 Hz] Dimensions
Ground Requirements: Resistance < 100 ohms
Width: 57.1 in.
Location: Power cable length 10 m
Depth: 29.9 in.
Height: 47.6 in.
Environmental Requirements Weight: 924 lbs.
Average Heat Output: 5,000 BTU
Ambient Temperature: 18 - 32 ± 2° C during measurement Installation Requirements
Ambient Humidity: 40 - 80% relative humidity
Water Consumption: 20 L/hour
Water Type: Deionized CAP Type II, bacteria free
Supply: Continuous flow
Resistivity: > 1 Megaohm
Pressure: 7 - 57 PSI
Control: Shut off valve within 30 ft.

Olympus AU400e Components

Reagent Probe Mixer Cuvettes Sample Probe

Cuvette
Washer/Dryer

Reagent
Compartment
Rack Loader

ISE Module STAT/QC/Cal/Routines

AU400eSPEC 02.09-7.5M

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Design and production
Latin America Division, 6100 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 390, Miami, FL 33126 • Tel: 305-260-4240 • Fax: 305-266-9168 adheres to ISO9001
international quality standard
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AU400e is a trademark of Olympus and Olympus is a registered trademark of Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. Windows NT® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp.