| Technical specifications |
| System |
2nd Generation SWA: modular, analytical system platform, consolidated work area for Clinical Chemistry and Immunology, expandable and re-configurable on site |
| System components |
Control unit: PC, monitor, keyboard, printer, etc. on an ergonomic stand
Core unit: Sample input/output, sample transport by Intelligent Process Management
Analytical modules: 2 analytical modules
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| Type of module |
cobas c 501 module: Photometric measuring unit (incl. ISE)
cobas e 601 module: ECL technology measuring unit
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| Number of module combinations |
7 module combinations
up to 3 modules in one core unit
cobas c 501 modules: 1 to 2 modules
cobas e 601 modules: 1 to 2 modules
cobas c 501 | 601 modules: 2 to 3 modules (only 2 units of one module type for SWA combinations possible)
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| Sample throughput |
up to 120 racks/hr
or samples: 600/hr (theoretical max) |
| Test throughput (theoretical max) |
170 up to 1.370 tests/hr - overall
600 up to 1.200 tests/hr - with cobas c 501 modules
170 up to 340 tests/hr - with cobas e 601 modules
770 up to 1.370 tests/hr - with photometric and HetIA modules |
| Number of channels (reagent slots) |
25 up to 145 channels/reagent slots
3 ISE
60 channels (reagent slots, automatic setting) on cobas c 501 module
25 channels (reagent slots) on cobas e 601 module |
| Programmable parameters |
191 parameters with photometric and HetIA modules
117 photometric tests, 3 ISE tests, 8 formulas, 3 serum indices with photometric modules
60 heterogeneous tests with cobas e 601 modules |
| Sample material |
Serum, Plasma, Urine, CSF |
| Sample input/output on
Core unit analytics |
Load/unload capacity: 150 samples/30 racks on 2 trays
Rack: 5 position rack, RD standard rack
Rack types: Routine, STAT, Control, Calibrator, Rerun (manual), Wash
Tray: Tray with 15 racks/75 samples, RD standard tray
STAT port: STAT samples are processed with priority
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| Sample container types |
Primary tubes: 5 to 10 ml; 16 x 100, 16 x 75, 13 x 100, 13 x 75 mm
Sample cup: 2.5 ml
Micro cup: 1.5 ml, (exception: cobas e 601 module)
Cups on tube: Cup on top of a 16 x 75/100 mm tube
Cup on top of one non standard tube
False bottom tube: one type is definable
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| Sample volume |
1 - 35 µl |
| Sample dilution |
3 - 121 times, diluent > 100 µl |
| Sample clot detection |
Available for cobas c 501 and cobas e 601 module |
| Minimum sample volume |
Primary tubes: 700 µl
Sample cup: 100 µl
Micro cup: 50 µl
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| Sample barcode types |
Code 128
Codabar (NW 7)
Interleaved 2 of 5
Code 39 |
| Control unit |
PC: Windows XP, Pentium IV processor, DVD -RAM
Monitor: 17’ TFT touch screen colour monitor
Keyboard 101 – key enhanced, country-specific
Printer: optional
Pc stand: optional, ergonomic (UL, CE, GS, TüV)
e- link for cobas® modular plattform
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| System interfaces |
RS 232 serial interface, bi-directional
Interface to e-services for the cobas® modular plattform (teleservices functionalities and automatic download) |
| Sample data base |
10.000 routine / STAT samples |
| Test methods |
For photometric modules: 1 point, 1 point + prozone check, 2 point, 2 point kinetic, 2 point +prozone check, 3 point, 1 point + kinetics, Rate A, Rate A + serum index, Rate A with blank, Rate B |
| Calibrator/QC input |
Via specified racks through the input buffer or STAT port |
| Calibration methods |
Start-up, Re-calibration
For photometric modules: Linear, non-linear multi-points, 2 point calibration, K-factor up to 100 different calibrators pre programmable
Storage of up to 180 curves
preventive calibration of the stand-by cobas c pack and cobas e pack
on cobas c 501: Two k-factor can be defined for different sample types |
| QC methods |
For e- and photometric modules: Real-time QC, individual QC, cumulative QC up to 100 controls pre programmable
preventive QC after calibration of the stand-by cassettes/ rack packs
Auto QC: QC without operator intervention (timer triggered) |
| Programmable parameters |
191 parameters with photometric and HetIA modules
117 photometric tests, 3 ISE tests, 8 formulas, 3 serum indices with photometric modules
60 heterogeneous tests with cobas e 601 modules |
| Rerun/reflex function |
Automatic rerun and manual rerun
Automatic reflex is supported by the system, reflex request to be provided by PSM or LIS |
| Electrical requirements |
Power requirements: 230 Volts AC
110 Volts AC
4.5 kVA (for cobas® 6000 < 501 | 601 >)
Frequency: 50 Hz or 60 Hz +/- 0.5 %
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| Water/waste requirements |
Water: Bacteria free, deionised water supply: resistance of < 1,0 µS/cm
Water consumption: under routine conditions in average 15 l/hr , max. 30 l/hr (per module)
Water pressure: 0.5-3.5 kg / cm3, (49-343 Kpa)
Biohazards waste: Separate container behind the system
L. concentrated
wall drain < waste:
Central drain port, diameter: >= 50 mm
100 mm above the floor
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| Sample container types |
Primary tubes: 5 to 10 ml; 16 x 100, 16 x 75, 13 x 100, 13 x 75 mm
Sample cup: 2.5 ml
Micro cup: 1.5 ml, (exception: cobas e 601 module)
Cups on tube: Cup on top of a 16 x 75/100 mm tube
Cup on top of one non standard tube
False bottom tube: one type is definable
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| Regulatory requirements |
GS, CE, UL, C-UL |
| Operating conditions |
Ambient temperature: 15 to 32 °C
Ambient humidity: 45 to 85 % (RH, without condensation)
Heat output: 1.5 kW (5400 kJ/hr for cobas c 501, 4320 kJ/hr for cobas e 601)
Noise output: < 68 dB
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| Physical dimensions |
Width: 1850 to 4250 mm
Core unit: 60 cm; per cobas c or cobas e module: 120 cm
Depth: 98 cm; per cobas c or cobas e module
Height: 130 cm
Control unit: Width: 80 cm, depth: 80 cm
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| Weight |
425 to 1000 kg
cobas c 501 module: approx. 350 kg
cobas e 601 module: approx. 380 kg
Core unit: approx. 217 kg
Control unit: approx. 75 kg
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