Pentra C200

Clinical Chemistry Analyzer

A high degree of automation, ergonomics and quality of results in one compact bench top analyser
User friendly interface via ergonomic and intuitive software providing all the functions you need
Proven technology delivering the best quality of result

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Segment: Medical

Division: Clinical Chemistry

Manufacturing Company: HORIBA ABX SAS

Base product: Pentra C Range

Overview

Fixed cycles provide continuous throughput of 90 colourimetric tests/hour
Optional high throughput ISE module (270 tests/hour)
Reagent management with unique "Pentra" cassette
Fully automatic cuvette management - 2 racks of 96 single use cuvettes
Dedicated waste compartment for used cuvettes and contaminated liquid
Integrated computer and cooling unit (Peltier)

Product Description

Analysis Method Types:
- Spectrophotometry: Colorimetry and Turbidimetry
- Potentiometry: Direct (Serum or Plasma) and Indirect (Urine)
15 parameters per reagent tray
Optional ISE Module (Na+, K+, Cl-)
Maximum Throughput: up to 360 test/h (140 tests/h in standard configuration)
CE Marked

Sample Handling

Sample Capacity: 15 positions in refrigerated compartment
Dedicated stat position in Random access
Positive Sample Identification: Integrated Barcode Reader
Sampling Needle: Level, and Shock Detection
Sample Collection Format: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 10 mL (diameter: from 13 to 6mm)
Sample Specimen: Serum, Plasma, Urine, CSF, Homogeneous Fluids
Sample Volume: 2 to 45 µL (0.1 µl increment)
Automatic Sample Dilution: from 1/2 to 1/30,625
ISE: 20 µL (Indirect) or 93 µL (Direct)
Automatic Post Concentration: from x2.0 to x 20.0
Automatic Re-run

Calibrator/Control Handling

Calibrator/Controls Positioning on Sample Tray in the Refrigerated compartment
Automatic Standard Dilution Series:
- Dilution Factors: Main Direct 1/2 - 1/175
- Dilution Factors: Main Indirect 1/176 - 1/30 6258

Reagent Handling

15 parameters on board in a closed refrigerated area (8-15°C)
Positive Reagent Identification: Integrated Barcode Reader
Reagent Needle: Level Detection and shock detection
Reagent management with cassettes: Automated Reagent On-board Stability Check plus continuous test countdown check by capacitive effect.
Reagent Volume: from 20 to 350 µL

Reaction System

Reaction Volume: 120 to 450 µL
Reaction Temperature: Air bath at 37°C
Photometer Reaction Cycle:20 seconds
Homogenization with Stirring Paddle
Reaction Time: 1 to 29 cycles
Disposable Acrylic Cuvettes
Automatic Cuvette Changer
Cuvette Capacity: 192 cuvettes (2 racks of 96 cuvettes)
7 Integrated Calculation Algorithms

Physical

System Size	75.5 cm x 72.5 cm x 57 cm (W x L x H)
System Weight	95 Kg
Printer	Optional Laser printer
Sound level	< 60 dBa
Operating temperature	from 15 to 30°C
Operating Humidity	from 45% to 85%
Total Power Requirements	600 VA
Water	De-ionized/Distilled Water - 10L Tank
Water specifications	Resistivity > 5 MegOhms Conductivity < 0.2 µS/cm

Computer & Sofware

Operating system	Windows XP
Data processing	10.4” inch Color LCD Touch Screen Database Capacity: 100,000 results Processor: 400 MHz RC 232C: Patient results, QC to LIS with ASTM protocol
Intuitive and ergonomic software
Quality Control Management	Levey Jennings, statistics, lot number management and 10 Westgard rules
Logs with multi level security access
Automatic user functions	Programmable wake-up function Maintenance workhour table Automated maintenance process
Export of archived data	USB key in Microsoft Excel format
Audible alarms
Interactive Help	HTML Format

Optical System

Tungsten-halogen Lamp
Measurement Principle	Bi-chromatic light absorbance Choice of 8 wavelengths from 340 to 700 nm Wavelength selection with filter wheel
Sensor	Photo diode