| accelerator p540 |
| Tube Types | Open/closed, various diameters |
| Applicable Primary Tube Sizes | Diameter: 13mm, 16mm; Height: 100mm, 75mm |
| Sample ID | Vision based barcode reader |
| Sample Barcode Formats | CODE39, ITF, NW-7 (Codabar), CODE128 |
| Sample Loading Capacity | Aliquoter Module: Capacity of 200 samples max. (40 racks, 5-position rack)
Centrifuge Module: Capacity of 290 samples max. (58 racks, 5-position rack) |
| Output Sorting Capacity | Aliquoter Module: Max. capacity of 280 samples (56 racks, 5-position rack) including error position
Sorter Module: Max. capacity of 400 samples (8 racks, 50-position racks)
Multiple rack output capable with varying capacity |
| Sorting Destinations | Multiple |
| Sample Access | Front |
| Priority/STAT Sample Bypass Lane | Aliquoter and Centrifuge Modules: One 5-position rack |
| Error Positions | Yes |
| Configurable Destinations | Yes |
| Load Consumables While in Operation | Yes |
| Compatible with 3rd Party Analyzer Racks | Selective |
| Automated Capping Aliquot (Secondary) Tubes | No (push caps available for order) |
| Primary Tube Recapping/Resealing | No |
| Primary Tube Decapping | Yes |
| Cap Color Recognition | Yes, optional module |
| Tube Type Detection | Detects height, diameter and cap presence/absence |
| Tube Imaging | Yes |
| Sample Integrity Check (HIL Analysis) | No |
| Aliquoting Capability | Yes |
| Aliquot Volume Per Aspiration | 200μL – 800μL |
| Secondary Tube Volume | 5,000μL Max. |
| Secondary Tube Dimensions | Approximately 13mm x 75mm |
| Aliquot Tube Labeling | Direct printing onto the aliquot tube |
| Onboard Aliquot Tube Capacity | 384 (4 x 96 tube trays) |
| Aliquot Tip Type and Packaging | Plastic, 1,000 per cartridge |
| Onboard Aliquot Tip Capacity | 1,000 |
| Centrifuge Capability | Yes |
| Barcode Orientation in Analyzer Racks | Aliquoter Module: Yes (secondary tubes only); Sorter Module: Yes (ARCHITECT carriers only) |
| Throughput |
| 100% Sorting | Aliquoter Module: 1,000 tubes/hour; Sorter Module: 600 tubes/hour |
| 100% Decapping | Up to 570 tubes/hour; Rubber caps, Overcaps (Hemogard type closures); Screw caps |
| 100% Aliquoting | Up to 540 tubes/hour (500μL aspirated, 1:1 aliquot) |
| Centrifugation | Up to 300 samples per hour; Selective centrifugation |
| Physical Attributes |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | Aliquoter Module: W1670mm (65.7”) x D1155mm (45.5”) x H1470mm (57.8”)
Sorter Module: W1000mm (39.4”) x D850mm (33.5”) x H1473mm (57.9”)
Centrifuge Module: W1530mm (60.2”) × D850mm (33.5”) × H1470mm (57.9”)
Aliquoter and Sorter Modules Combined: W3000mm (118.1”) (includes bridge) x D1155mm (45.5”) x H1473mm (57.9”)
Centrifuge, Aliquoter and Sorter Modules Combined: W4530mm (178.3”) x D2005mm (79.0”) x H2943mm (115.8”) |
| Weight | Aliquoter Module: 460kg, 1,012lbs; Sorter Module: 300kg, 661lbs;
Centrifuge Module: 365kg, 805lbs |
| Floor Model | Yes |
| Waste Container or Floor Drain Required | Yes for QC module cooler condensate drainage |
| Services |
| Power Consumption | Aliquoter Module: Single phase AC 200-240V +/- 10% 50-60 Hz 2.0kVA
Sorter Module: Single phase AC 200-240V +/- 10% max. 1.0kVA
Centrifuge Module: Single phase AC200-240V ± 10% 50/60Hz max. 1.0kVA |
| Compressed Air | Not required |
| Communication |
| User Interface | 19” color touchscreen display |
| Online Interface | TCP/IP HL7 |
| LIS Connection | Ethernet, 10 Base-T or 100 Base-TX |
| Data Storage | Yes |
| Middleware | Yes |
| Environmental |
| Operating Temperature and Humidity | 16°-32° C; Humidity 10%-85%RH |
| Noise | <65dBA with aliquoter and sorter modules; ≤68dBA with optional centrifuge module |
| Unique Features |
| Onboard, Automated QC Sample Storage and Processing | 16 on board (with cooling function) |
