AU480 Chemistry Analyzer

Compact, reliable and cost-effective

Put the power of versatility to work for your lab with a smart and efficient clinical chemistry analyzer solution. The AU480 chemistry analyzer is the ideal primary clinical chemistry analyzer for low- to mid-volume hospitals and laboratories, or dedicated specialty chemistry or STAT analyzer for larger laboratories. With throughput of up to 400 photometric tests per hour (up to 800 with ISEs), increased onboard testing, reduced sample volume and easy operation, the AU480 delivers efficiency for laboratories around the world.

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Robust testing capabilities

Broaden your test offerings with more than 120 different Beckman Coulter system reagent applications available
Conduct quick priority testing using the AU 480 clinical chemistry analyzer’s STAT wheel
Turn around critical samples fast with sample pre-dilution and auto-repeat of over-range results

Efficient reagent and consumable use

Minimize hands-on time and reduce daily reagent inventory tasks with ready-to-use liquid concentrated reagents
Experience lower total cost of ownership with low consumable requirements

Convenient operational features

Provide the right operator support when needed using context-sensitive help screens and instructional videos
Simplify operations with user-friendly graphical user interface design and touch-screen monitor
Reduce tech-to-tech variation and achieve consistent result quality with AU family of chemistry analyzers' standardized processes

Analytical System	Fully automated, random access chemistry system with STAT capability
Analytical Principle	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, 120 pre-programmed onboard tests
Throughput	400 photometric tests/hour; maximum of 800 with ISE
ISE Throughput	200 samples/hr. Maximum tests/hr: 600 if ISE only
Sample Types	Serum, plasma, urine, other
Sample Feeder	Racks with 10 samples each (barcodes on primary tubes and on racks); capacity of 80 samples; continuous loading
Sample Tubes	Primary and secondary tubes; diameter from 11.5 to 16 mm; height from 55 to 102 mm, nestled micro sample cups
STAT samples	Up to 22 positions for STAT samples via cooled turntable. Easy-to-operate interrupts between tests. Auto-repeat run capability.
Sample Volume	1–25 μl in 0.1 μl steps (1-25 μl for repeats)
Reagent Capacity	76 positions for (R1+R2, detergent position). Holds 15, 30 and 60ml bottles.
Reagent Storage	Refrigerated (4–12°C)
Reagent Volume	R1: 10–250 μl; R2: 10–250 μl (in 1 μl increment)
Total Reaction Volume	90–350 μl
Reaction Cuvette	Permanent glass cuvettes
Reaction Time	Up to 8 minutes, 37.5 seconds
Reaction Incubation	37°C, dry bath
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
Calibration	Auto calibration, cooled calibrator positions; master calibration established by two-dimensional barcode
Quality Control	Auto QC, cooled QC positions
Rerun	1. Auto rerun and manual rerun available 2. Automatic sample increase, decrease or normal repeat 3. Reflex testing
Sample Pre-dilution	Dilution ratio: Fixed to 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 50, 76 or 100
Test Requisition	Individual and profile test requisition via online, mouse, function keys and touch-screen
Sample Integrity	Lipaemia, Haemolysis and Icterus analysis. Sample clot detection and probe crash protection.
Online	RS232C. Full uni- and bidirectional communication possible.
Software	Windows 7®
Data Storage	Sample number 100,000 samples. Reaction Data 200,000 tests.
Dimensions (W x H x D)	ANL: 1450 mm x 1205 mm x 770 mm
Power Supply	100–240v; 60 Hz/ < 3.5 kVA

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AU480 Chemistry Analyzer

Analytical System

Analytical Principle

Analytical Types

Analytical Methods

Simultaneously Processed Analytes

Throughput

ISE Throughput

Sample Types

Sample Feeder

Sample Tubes

STAT samples

Sample Volume

Reagent Capacity

Reagent Storage

Reagent Volume

Total Reaction Volume

Reaction Cuvette

Reaction Time

Reaction Incubation

Photometry System

Wavelength

Calibration

Quality Control

Rerun

Sample Pre-dilution

Test Requisition

Sample Integrity

Online

Software

Data Storage

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Power Supply

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