Sphera M (Fully Automated Clinical Chemistry Analyzer)

Specification

FEATURES:
• Compact, fully automated, open random-access analyzer
• Upto 200 test / hour throughput (Without ISE)
• Minimum reaction volume: 210 µl
• Minimal < 1L/h water consumption
• 80 reusable UV transmitting Bionex® plastic cuvettes
• 8-step wash station
• Primary tubes and sample cups
• Round-the-clock on-board reagent refrigeration
• 30 reagent and 60 sample positions
• Capacitive liquid level detector
• Needle shock detector
• Large liquid containers with level sensors
• Windows 7®/8® and USB compatible
• LIS ethernet, ASTM, bi-directional
• Unique ‘Hi’ software designed for touch screen
• Automatic shut-down and start-up

REAGENT TRAY:
• Removable refrigerated tray with 30 open reagent positions for 50 ml or 20 ml bottles. Multiple virtual reagent disks can be programmed.
• Round-the-clock refrigeration independent from main power switch.
SAMPLE TRAY:
• Removable tray with 60 positions for sample/ blank/calibrator/control/STAT samples. • Multiple virtual sample disks can be programmed.
• Tray accommodates primary tub
SAMPLING ARM:
• Rapid action sampling arm
• Highly polished multi-functional probe
• Precision micropipette ensures accurate dispensing volumes (precision 1.5 CV% at 2 µl; 1 CV% at 4 µl )
• Capacitive liquid level detection & tracking function available:
• Needle shock detector
• Auto-wash of inner & exterior probe surface
REACTION TRAY:
• 80 reusable UV transmitting Bionex® plastic cuvettes
• Long usage life: Upto 30,000 tests per rotor
• Cuvettes can be replaced one by one
• 210 – 350 µl reaction volume
• Routine check and blank for each individual cuvette
• Fully sealed reaction compartment maintains constant temperature
• Heat transfer by air for fast & equal temperature distribution
WASH STATION:
• 8-step wash station for thorough cleaning of each cuvette (Needles: 6 dispensing, 6 aspiration, 1 cleaning)
• Two types of systemic and special washing solutions for removing obstinate probe residues
MINIMAL MAINTENANCE:
• 8 peristaltic pumps (life 1000 hrs) with replaceable neoprene cassette (life 500 hrs), 2 vacuum pumps and 1 pinch valve.