| Overview |
| System Description |
Random-access clinical chemistry and immunoassay system with LOCI® chemiluminescence technology |
| Test Throughput |
Performs up to 440 photometric chemistry tests per hour and 187 IMT tests per hour on serum, plasma, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid; can perform up to 167 heterogeneous immunoassay tests per hour |
| Time to First Result |
IMT (NA, K, CL): 1.5 min; Electrolytes (IMT + ECO2): 2.9 min; BMP-7 Electrolytes, GLU, BUN, CREA) 4.0 min; CMP-6 (ALB, DBIL, TBIL, AST, ALT, ALP): 9.3 min; TNI: 11 min; HCG: 15.5 min |
| Assay Capacity Onboard |
91 including 3 IMT |
Disease-state Assay
Groups |
Anemia, Autoimmune/Rheumatoid, Bone Metabolism, Cardiovascular, Diabetes, Drugs of Abuse/Toxicology, Hepatic Diseases, Immunosuppressive Drugs/TDM, Inflammation, Nephropathies, Nutritional Assessment, Pancreatic Disease, Oncology, Reproductive Endocrinology, Thyroid |
| Sample Handling |
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| Sample Tubes |
5 mL, 7 mL, 10 mL tubes; 1.5 mL sample cups; 1.0 mL small sample containers and pediatric tubes |
| Sample Wheel |
60 sample positions in six 10-tube segments; positive sample identification |
| STAT Handling |
Not dedicated; STAT samples are processed with priority |
Sample Integrity
Check |
Qualitative check for hemolysis, lipemia, and icterus; clot detection, flagging, and management; short-sample detection, flagging, and management |
| Auto-Repeat |
Automatic repeat testing from the original sample |
| Sample Volume Per Test |
2–60 μL |
| Sample Dilution |
Automatic dilution: 1:1.5 up to 1:200 |
| Auto-Reflex Testing |
Automatic reflex testing based on results of first test |
| Primary Sample Probe |
Liquid-level sensing, clot detection, short-sample detection |
| Sample Carryover Prevention |
Automated wash |
| Sample Throughput |
Up to 200 tubes per hour as part of the VersaCell® X3 Solution – Dimension® Suite; faster on automation |
| Sample Bar Codes |
Code 39; Code 128; Codabar (USS); Interleaved 2 of 5 w and w/o check digit, 12 digits maximum |
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| Reaction Area |
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| Reaction Cuvettes |
Onboard capacity of 12,000 formed cuvettes |
| Reaction Bath |
Air; incubation temperature 37°C |
| Path Length |
0.5 cm ±0.0125 cm |
| Photometer |
The filter wheel holds optical filters for wavelengths of 293, 340, 383, 405, 452, 510, 540, 577, 600, 680, and 700 nm |
| Light Source |
Standard tungsten halogen lamp, operation at 6.5A (6.8v) |
| Reaction Times |
1, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 21, and 32 minutes |
| Automatic Correction |
Serum blank, cell blank, reagent blank, measurement point change, autodilution |
| Assay Technologies |
LOCI, heterogeneous immunoassay, PETINIA and ACMIA, photometry, potentiometry (ISE), turbidimetric, and Emit® |
| Assay Result Calculations |
Endpoint, rate, multipoint |
| Reagent Handling |
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| Reagent Tray |
2 trays, 44 positions, refrigerated between 2–8°C (36–47°F); one on the Reagent Management System (RMS) |
| Reagent Capacity Onboard |
88 Flex® Reagent Cartridges plus 3 electrolytes via the QuikLYTE® IMT |
| Dispensing System |
3 probes with liquid-level sensing |
| Reagent Cartridges |
Flex Reagent Cartridges, bar coded, 15 to 360 tests/Flex |
Average Total
Reaction Volume |
350–500 μL per test |
Reagent
Integrity Control |
Bar-code reagent identification; automatic inventory tracking and flagging; calibration and control validity tracking and flagging; reagent onboard tracking of tests remaining, lot number, onboard stability, and expiration date |
| Onboard Stability |
Depending on assay, up to 42 days |
Test Capacity
Onboard |
25,200 tests average; 33,300 tests maximum |
Open System Capability
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| Channels |
110 assay channels; includes 10 channels for user-defined applications |
| IMT |
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| IMT |
Indirect simultaneous measurement of Na+, K+, Cl- |
| Sample Volume |
40 μL for all three tests |
| Priming |
Automatic priming cycle, no user calibration, automatic urine dilution 1:10 |
| Expected Use |
1000 samples or 5 days, whichever comes first |
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| Calibration/QC |
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Validated Calibration
Interval |
Up to 90 days, tracked by software, with 500 most recent calibration logs stored electronically if a system restore is required (starting with software version 10.1) |
| Auto-Calibration |
Assay-specific time interval or with new reagent lot |
| Auto-QC |
User-defined time interval |
| View Calibration |
Graphical display of calibration curves |
| QC Data |
Graphical display of QC plot (histogram or Levey-Jennings) with Westgard Rules; RealTime QC; QCC PowerPak™ efficiency package |
| User Interface/Data Management |
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| Monitor |
17-inch diagonal touchscreen with adjustable height |
| Operating Computer |
Linux, 1 GB RAM |
| System Documentation |
Operator manual |
| Data Storage |
100,000 patient tests (10 MB), 100,000 QC results (10 MB), 9000 calibrations (5 yrs, 18 MB) |
| Auto-System Check |
User-defined time of day |
| Host Interface |
RS 232C bidirectional |
| Host Query |
System requests work order or batch of work orders from host |
Remote Access
and Service |
Ethernet port for remote access via Siemens Remote Service (starting with software version 10.1); modem
for remote diagnostic access |
| Removable Media |
CD, DVD, and USB (starting with software version 10.0) |
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| General Specifications |
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Power Requirements
System |
115 VAC at 60 Hz (nominal); 11 amps max; 1.3 kW consumption in operating state 230 VAC at 50 Hz (nominal); 5.5 amps max; 1.3 kW consumption in operating state |
| Power Requirements RMS |
115 VAC at 60 Hz (nominal); 4 amps max; 450 W consumption in operating state 230 VAC at 50 Hz (nominal); 3 amps max; 450 W consumption in operating state |
| Water Specifications1 |
- Instrument feed pressurized water source
- <3.8 bar (<55 psi)
- Instrument feed water system must maintain
- stable DO2 content between 5 and 8 ppm²
- Temperature: <35°C (<95°F)
- Resistivity: >10 megohms cm
- Bacterial content: <10 colony forming units/mL
- System feed water line must not exceed 3 m (12 feet)
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| Water System |
- Instrument may be supplied with a water purifier that provides instrument feed water
- If an alternative water system is used, water must adhere to Siemens water specifications
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Maximum Water
Consumption |
5.0 L/hr (1.32 gal/hr) |
| Drain Requirements |
40 L/hr (10.6 gal/hr) |
| Dimensions |
Normal operation: 252 cm W x 122 cm H x 132 cm D (99 in. W x 48 in. H x 52 in. D) With monitor fully extended, lids fully open, and external UPS: 255 cm W x 191 cm H x 155 cm D (100 in. W x 75 in. H x 61 in. D) |
| Weight |
496 kg (1095 lb) |
| Compliance |
Complies with international environmental, health, and safety standards |
| Noise Specifications |
<75 dBA at 1 m while operating |
| Average Heat Output |
1551 W/hr (5293 BTU/hr) |
| Operating Temperature Range |
18–30ºC (64–86ºF) |
| Ambient Humidity |
20–80% (noncondensing) |
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