BN ProSpec System
Uncompromising performance for plasma protein analysis
| Measuring principle | Nephelometry; measurement of the scattered light intensity in a fixed angle of 13 - 24 degrees |
| Methods | More than 60 programmed assay protocols |
| Sample throughput | Effective: Approx. 65 tests/hour depending on the assay mix Nominal: 100 tests/hour |
| Analysis method | Fixed-time kinetics, end-point measurement, VLin Integral |
| Calibration | Multi-point calibration |
| Rack transport unit | Segments for 3 control serum vials Segments for 2 reagent vials Segments for 15 sample tubes |
| Dilution unit | 1 frame for max. 132 dilution cups |
| Size of sample tubes | Diameter: 11 - 16 mm Height: 55 - 100 mm For pediatric samples: conical microtubes with a maximum filling volume of 1.5 mL |
| Barcode types | Automatic reading of different barcode types: 2/5 interleaved Codabar Code 39 Code 93 Code 128 |
| Reagent volume | 40 µL reagent consumption on average |
| Sample dilution | 1 : 1 to 1 : 32,000 |
| Level detection | For samples, standards, controls, and reagents |
| Reaction cuvettes | 90 disposable cuvettes |
| Measuring temperature | 37 ± 1.5°C |
| Light source | Infrared high performance LED |
| Wavelength | 840 ± 25 nm |
| Detector | Photodiode with integrated pre-amplifier |
| Instrument weight and dimensions | Analyzer dimensions (width x height x depth) 109.2 cm 81.3 cm x 63.5 cm (43 in. x 32 in. x 25 in.) Computer and monitor dimensions (width x height x depth incl. keyboard) 36.2 cm x 45.7 cm x 54.6 cm (14.25 in. x 18 in. x 21.5 in.) Printer dimensions (width x height x depth) 40.6 cm x 26.6 cm x 36.8 cm (16 in. x 10.5 in. x 14.5 in.) Weight Analyzer: 115,2 kg (254 lbs.) Computer: 5.9 kg (13 lbs.) Monitor: 12.6 kg (27.7 lbs.) Printer: 7.3 kg (16.1 lbs.) |
| Room environment | Ambient temperature 18 to 32 °C (64 to 89 °F) Relative humidity Maintain between 30% and 85% (noncondensing) Average thermal output 340 BTU/hr (100 W) in standby mode 975 BTU/hr (286 W) in operating mode Water requirements Deionized water NCClS Type 2 Microbial count must not exceed 100 CFU/ml |
| Electrical installation requirements | Voltage 117 to 127 V/50 or 60 Hz 207 to 253 V/50 or 60 Hz Power consumption <140 VA (standby mode) <400 VA (operating mode) |
| Host interfacing | Download mode, host-query mode, ASTM |
| Ports | 1 Serial (DB-9) (male) 1 10-Base-T/Base TX Ethernet RJ45 |
| Computer and Printer | Terminal Windows® XP Printer Lexmark E260 D or DN or equivalent |