Specifications
• Tube Types: Open/closed, various diameters
• Applicable Primary Tube Sizes: Diameter: 13mm, 16mm; Height: 100mm, 75mm
• Sample ID: Vision based barcode reader
• Sample Barcode Formats: CODE39, ITF, NW-7 (Codabar), CODE128
• Sample Loading Capacity: Aliquoter Module: Capacity of 200 samples max. (40 racks, 5-position rack) Centrifuge Module: Capacity of 290 samples max. (58 racks, 5-position rack)
• Output Sorting Capacity: Aliquoter Module: Max. capacity of 280 samples (56 racks, 5-position rack) including error position Sorter Module: Max. capacity of 400 samples (8 racks, 50-position racks) Multiple rack output capable with varying capacity
• Sorting Destinations: Multiple
• Sample Access: Front
• Priority/STAT Sample Bypass Lane: Aliquoter and Centrifuge Modules: One 5-position rack
• Error Positions: Yes
• Configurable Destinations: Yes
• Load Consumables While in Operation: Yes
• Compatible with 3rd Party Analyzer Racks: Selective
• Automated Capping Aliquot (Secondary) Tubes: No (push caps available for order)
• Primary Tube Recapping/Resealing: No
• Primary Tube Decapping: Yes
• Cap Color Recognition: Yes, optional module
• Tube Type Detection: Detects height, diameter and cap presence/absence
• Tube Imaging: Yes
• Sample Integrity Check (HIL Analysis): No
• Aliquoting Capability: Yes
• Aliquot Volume Per Aspiration: 200μL – 800μL
• Secondary Tube Volume: 5,000μL Max.
• Secondary Tube Dimensions: Approximately 13mm x 75mm
• Aliquot Tube Labeling: Direct printing onto the aliquot tube
• Onboard Aliquot Tube Capacity: 384 (4 x 96 tube trays)
• Aliquot Tip Type and Packaging: Plastic, 1,000 per cartridge
• Onboard Aliquot Tip Capacity: 1,000
• Centrifuge Capability: Yes
• Barcode Orientation in Analyzer Racks: Aliquoter Module: Yes (secondary tubes only); Sorter Module: Yes (ARCHITECT carriers only)
Throughput
• 100% Sorting: Aliquoter Module: 1,000 tubes/hour; Sorter Module: 600 tubes/hour
• 100% Decapping: Up to 570 tubes/hour; Rubber caps, Overcaps (Hemogard type closures); Screw caps
• 100% Aliquoting: Up to 540 tubes/hour (500μL aspirated, 1:1 aliquot)
• Centrifugation: Up to 300 samples per hour; Selective centrifugation
Physical Attributes
• Dimensions (WxDxH): Aliquoter Module: W1670mm (65.7”) x D1155mm (45.5”) x H1470mm (57.8”)
• Sorter Module: W1000mm (39.4”) x D850mm (33.5”) x H1473mm (57.9”)
• Centrifuge Module: W1530mm (60.2”) × D850mm (33.5”) × H1470mm (57.9”)
• Aliquoter and Sorter Modules Combined: W3000mm (118.1”) (includes bridge) x D1155mm (45.5”) x H1473mm (57.9”)
• Centrifuge, Aliquoter and Sorter Modules Combined: W4530mm (178.3”) x D2005mm (79.0”) x H2943mm (115.8”)
• Weight: Aliquoter Module: 460kg, 1,012lbs; Sorter Module: 300kg, 661lbs; Centrifuge Module: 365kg, 805lbs
• Floor Model: Yes
• Waste Container or Floor Drain Required: Yes for QC module cooler condensate drainage
Services
• Power Consumption: Aliquoter Module: Single phase AC 200-240V +/- 10% 50-60 Hz 2.0kVA
• Sorter Module: Single phase AC 200-240V +/- 10% max. 1.0kVA
• Centrifuge Module: Single phase AC200-240V ± 10% 50/60Hz max. 1.0kVA
• Compressed Air: Not required
Communication
• User Interface: 19” color touchscreen display
• Online Interface: TCP/IP HL7
• LIS Connection: Ethernet, 10 Base-T or 100 Base-TX
• Data Storage: Yes
• Middleware: Yes
Environmental
• Operating Temperature and Humidity: 16°-32° C; Humidity 10%-85%RH
• Noise: <65dBA with aliquoter and sorter modules; ≤68dBA with optional centrifuge module
Unique Features
• Onboard, Automated QC Sample Storage and Processing: 16 on board (with cooling function)
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