1. Sample and Reagent Loading Group:
• rotating serum plates than can hold different primarytubes. Maximum capacity: 240 tubes in line, arepossible use of samples in primary test tubes.
• Movable, flexible and cooled reagent holder, consistingof 2 rotating plates for reagents (simultaneous loadingup to 12 sets of reagents).
• Cooling of the reagents support makes the instrumentalways ready for the user, by reducing preliminarymanual operations to a minimum.2. Block of Dispensing and Dilution:
• The dispensing system includes two independentneedles, which are able to aspirate from two adjacentsamples, or else, from the same reagent, to bedispensed into two separate wells at once.
• Two dilutors one for each needle, with two syringes.
• Speed of serums entering is 700 samples in hour.
• Speed of reagents entering is 1500 wells in hour.3. Incubation and Mixing Block:
• The Rotating table is designed for study from 1 to 6microplates.
• Carries out up to 12 kinds of assays at the same time.
• Independent temperature (RT or 30-40°С) and shakingmodes for each microplate.
• Incubation and can be set by program.4. Washing System:
• 8-channal washer.
• Up to 4 different washing solutions.
• Washing both of «U» and flat bottomed microwells.
• Software-mediated.5. Reading Station:
• 8-channel optical fiber photometer.• Holding up to 8 interferential filters.
• Measurements can be carried out with single, double ormultiple wavelengths.
• Reading range: 0-3 OD in bichromatism; 0-9 OD inpolychromatism.6. Bar-code Reader:
• For easy identification of samples and reagents.
• Prevents possible user’s errors.7. Software:Includes:
• Operating program (on external PC).• Self-testing program.• Quality control program.
• Time management system to minimize the assay time.
• Automatic switching off when the assay is finished.The program is made of different modules which allow the user:• to insert and modify tests and their features;
• to insert the work-list along with all relevant patient data;
• to monitor the entire test-run;
• to display and manage the final results;
• to personalize and print the patient report.The software also includes a Service module for checkinginstrument mechanical functioning.