cobas c 311 analyzer

Experience the benefits of standardizing

with cobas solutions ®

Introducing the latest addition to the cobas®

family of analyzers

Comprehensive features
in a compact footprint
• Full menu including general chemistries, TDM’s, DAT’s,
and serum proteins
• On-board capacity of 42 channels and 3 ISE’s
• 300 tests per hour cobas c 311 analyzer

Convenience through
standardization
• Common ready-to-use reagent packs and user interface
across cobas® platforms means less training and enhanced
productivity
• Online updates and remote services via cobas® e-services

Control laboratory operations Confidence in results

• Automatic data flag processing of requesting repeats, • Clot detection and test specific serum indices ensure
dilutions without operator intervention reliable results
• With Middleware Solutions, functions include archiving, • Non-contact ultra-sonic mixing results in homogeneous
autoverification, reflex testing, and delta checking distribution of reactants
• Common analytics yield comparable patient results
across cobas® platforms
• Proven Hitachi instrument reliability

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System Automated, discrete clinical chemistry analyzer intended for the in vitro quantitative/qualitative
determination of analytes in body fluids
System Components Self contained floor model analyzer comprised of the analytical unit and control unit
Sample Throughput 300 photometric tests per hour
Number of Channels 42 channels and 3 ISE’s
Programmable Parameters Maximum: 117 photometric, 3 ISE tests, 8 formulas, 3 serum indices
Sample Material Serum/plasma, urine, CSF
Sample Input/Output Sample disk with 108 sample positions plus:
W1 position for ISE cleaning solution, W2 position for ISE activator, Real STAT interrupt
Sample Cups and Tubes Sample container Diameter x length
Primary sample tube 16mm x 100mm
Primary sample tube 16mm x 75mm
Primary sample tube 13mm x 100mm
Primary sample tube 13mm x 75mm
Hitachi standard cup 17mm x 38mm, 2.5ml
Hitachi micro cup 8mm x 37mm, 1.5ml
False bottom tube 13mm x 75mm, one type definable
Sample Clot Detection Available (pressure sensitive clot detection system)
Liquid Level Sensor Capacitance sensing technology
Sample Barcode Types NW7 (Codabar); Code 39; ITF; Code 128
Control Unit Microsoft Windows XP, Pentium IV processor
System Interface RS-232C serial interface
Sample Database 10,000 samples (routine, STAT, and QC samples)
Calibration Methods Start-up, re-calibration. For photometric assays: Linear, non-linear multi points, 2 point calibration, K-factor.
Up to 100 calibrators pre-programmable. Storage of up to 180 curves. Preventative calibration of stand-by
cassettes. Two k-factor can be defined for different sample types.
QC Methods Real-time QC, individual QC, cumulative QC. Up to 100 different controls pre-programmable.
Preventative QC after calibration of stand-by cassettes. Auto QC (without operator intervention).
Electrical Requirements Power rating AC 208 V AC/60 Hz (US/Canada)
Power supply fluctuation No significant power supply fluctuation (operating on 208/230 V AC, max.
power supply change: ± 10 %)
Overvoltage category II
Pollution degree 2
Power consumption 1.5 kVA for analytical unit; 0.5 kVA for control unit
Electrical installation Technical standard class C, Required earthing < 10 Ω,
Bonding impedance < 0.1 Ω at 30 A
Insulation resistance >10 MΩ at 500 V
Water/Waste Requirements Bacteria-free, deionized water < 10 cfu/mL
Conductivity > 10 MΩ resistance
Water pressure 5015 to 25 psi (1.054 – 1.76 g/cm2)
Water supply volume 40 L/h
Operating Conditions Ambient temperature 18 to 32 C
Ambient humidity 45-85% (non-condensing)
Noise output <70 dB(A) for surrounding
Physical Dimensions Depth 859 mm 34 in
Height 1260 mm 50 in
Height Level of Monitor 1380-1570 mm 54.3- 61.8 in
Width 1325 mm 52 in
Weight 270 kg 595 lb
Sampling System Sample pipetting volume 1.5-35 µL, in 0.1 µL increments
Detection of sample clogging Pressure sensitive clot detection system
Liquid level sensor Capacitance sensing technology

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