| 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 | |
| Type of modules |
| cobas c 501 module: |
hotometric measuring unit (incl. ISE) |
| cobas e 601 module: |
ECL technology measuring unit | |
| Number of module combinations |
| 7 module combinations |
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| Up to 3 modules in one core unit |
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| cobas c 501 modules: |
1 to 2 modules |
| cobas e 601 modules: |
1 to 2 modules |
| cobas c 501 and cobas e 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 600 samples/hr |
| Test throughput(theoretical max) |
| 170 up to 2170 tests/hr |
- overall |
| 1000 up to 2000 tests/hr |
- with cobas c 501 modules |
| 170 up to 340 tests/hr |
- with cobas e 601 modules |
| 1170 up to 2170 tests/hr |
- with cobas c 501 and cobas e 601 modules
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| Number of channels(reagent slots) |
Up to 151 channels, in total
63 channels (including ISE, automatic setting) on cobas c 501 module 25 channels 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 |
| Core unit analytics |
| Rack: |
5 position rack, RD standard rack |
| Rack types: |
Routine, STAT, Control, Calibrator, Re-run (manual), Wash |
| Tray: |
Tray with 15 racks/75 samples, RD standard tray |
| STAT port: |
STAT samples are processed with priority | |
| 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) | |
| 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 |
| fiPrimary tubes: |
700 μL |
| Sample cup: |
100 μL |
| Micro cup (FBT): |
50 μL | |
| 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) cobas? link data station |
| System interfaces |
RS 232 serial interface, bi-directional Interface to cobas link data station for cobas teleservice 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 and cobas e packs 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) |
| Rerun/reflex function |
Automatic rerun and manual rerunAutomatic 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,
2.4 kVA (for cobas c 501 and cobas e 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 / 2 inches 100 mm above the floor | |
| Regulatory requirements |
GS, CE, UL, C-UL |
| Operating conditions |
| Ambient temperature: |
15 to 32 °C / 59 to 90 °F |
| 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 | |
| Physical dimensions |
| Width: |
188 to 498 cm / 74 to 196 inches
Core Unit: 69 cm / 27.2 inches, cobas c or cobas e module: 120 cm / 47.2 inches |
| Depth: |
cobas c or cobas e module: 98 cm / 38.6 inches, Core unit: 104 cm / 41 inches |
| Height: |
130 cm / 51 inches |
| Control unit: |
Width: 80 cm / 31.5 inches, depth: 80 cm / 31.5 inches
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| Weight |
| 510 to 1230 kg / 1124 to 2711 lb |
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| cobas c 501 module: |
330 kg / 730 lb |
| cobas e 601 module: |
360 kg / 795 lb |
| control unit, rack rotor): |
180 kg / 400 lb | |