Throughput
Workload dependent, being in typical routine use up to 200 tests/hour.
Time to first result is typically 3 to 12 minutes.

Samples
Continuous access to samples without interrupting test processing.
MAX ON-BOARD CAPACITY:
84 routine samples and 5 STAT samples - 6 segments with 14 positions per segment. Integrated barcode reader and cup/ tube recognition.
SAMPLE CUPS AND TUBES:
0.5 ml and 2.0 ml cups, 5 ml and 7 ml tubes, 10 ml tubes with tailored segments.
SAMPLE TYPES: Serum, plasma, urine, CSF, whole blood.
SAMPLE VOLUMES: Possible range 1-120 μl ; typically 2-15 μl and 50 μl for Na+, K+ and Cl- tests.

Reagents
Continuous access to reagents without interrupting test processing.
External barcode reader for identification. Real time reagent status clearly displayed. Up to four reagent additions / test possible.
ON-BOARD STORAGE:
35 positions in the cooled reagent disk.
REAGENT VESSELS: 10, 20 and 60 ml
REAGENT VOLUMES: 2-250 μl;

Cuvettes
Discrete disposable multicell cuvettes. Continuous access to cuvettes without interrupting test processing.
ON-BOARD CAPACITY:
600 measurement cells - 50 multicell cuvettes with 12 reaction cells, typically up to up to 3 hours walk-away time.

Calibration
Linear, non-linear or bias calibration. Method-dependent use of individual calibrators or automatically diluted series from a stock calibrator. Automatic repeat for bias correction available.

Quality Control
Real time QC with multiple, user-definable Westgard rules.
Programmable control interval.
QC chart printouts, daily and cumulative reports.

Sample and Reagent Dispensing
Externally and internally rinsed single probe dispensers equipped with level sensing.
Dispensing with precision syringes driven by stepping motors.
REACTION END VOLUME: 100-250 μl.
SAMPLE CARRY OVER: <1%.
REPRODUCIBILITY: CV less than 1% for volumes >5μl.
                                   CV less than 2% for volumes 1-5μl.


Dilutions
Automatic sample pre-dilution.
Automatic post-dilution with both high and low secondary dilution ratios. Ability to add the value of manual pre-dilution for the result calculation.
AUTOMATIC DILUTION RATIOS: up to 1+120

Photometric Measurement
Single channel interference filter photometer with beam splitting reference- 11 fixed filters, others available upon request.
SPECTRAL RANGE: 340-700 nm.
MEASUREMENT TEMPERATURE: 37 oC
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLES: Colorimetric, turbidimetric.
MEASUREMENT MODES: Kinetic, end-point.
KINETIC MEASUREMENT: 15-20 min, max 12 points
LIGHT SOURCE: Halogen lamp.
with linear absorbance range of 0-2.5 A, resolution of 0.001 A and reproducibility of SD≤0.005 A at 2 A.

ISE Measurement in the model Wiener lab. CT 200i
Direct potentiometry. Electrodes for Na+, K+ and Cl-; upon request Li+.
SAMPLES: Serum, plasma and urine.
USABLE RANGE: (mmol/l)

	Suero, plasma	Orina	Suero
K+	2.0 - 10	20 - 200
Na+	100 - 200	20 - 300
Cl-	50 - 150	50 - 200
Li+			0.2 - 4.0

 
Environmetal Conditions
Operating temperature range of 15-32 oC; humidity 40-80% (non condensing).

Data Management
Windows® XP workstation (included) with graphical user interface.
Data input online, by mouse, keyboard or barcode reader connected alongside with the keyboard.
Different language versions available.
SAMPLE BARCODES IN USE: Code 128, Code 39, USS Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5.
LIS INTERFACE: ASTM 1394-91 or KONE Online.
HARDWARE INTERFACE: RS-232 or TCP/IP
RESULT REPORTS: Collated by patients, manual entry of off-line results allowing for fully collated result reports, results calculated from both measured and off-line results. Automatic or ‘on request’ printouts, automatic STAT reporting. Abnormal values and repeats flagged automatically.
DATA STORAGE: Long term storage of patients with demographics including test and QC results and calibrations.

Dimensions and Weight
Width 80 cm, depth 79 cm, height 115 cm, weight 130 kg. Separate workstation table.

Power Requirements
100-240 V ±10%, 50-60 Hz ±5%,
300 W Konelab 20, 350 W Konelab 20i.

Water Consumption
Typically <1.5 l/h
On-board storage with no external
connections required.