• Each set of FACA will come with one video to train in the installation, operation, and maintenance of the biochemistry analyzer.
• Random-Access with open system.
• 80 Cuvette positions, semi disposable plastic for min 30,000 tests/80 Cuvettes.
• Cuvette Washing Station - 8 channels automatic washing station, 1 for detergent wash (connect deteregnt bottle), 2-6 channels wash by water,  7 channel for first empty, 8 channel for final empty
• Reliable cooling system for reagent chamber - Peltier pad
• Independent mixer
• On-board refrigeration of reagents with independent switch [9°C below ambient temp.]
• Automatic pre- and post-dilution.
• External sample barcode reader, with positive identification of samples. (optional)
• Primary tubes up to 16 x 100 mm and sample cups.
• Preinstalled & validity limits for methods and reactions programmable.
• Intelligent flagging system and extensive error log.
• Reagent integrity check & extensive QC monitor.
• Water consumption: 3 L/hr
• Complete reaction curve & statistics for every sample/test-not only QC.
• Dry incubation temperature control: ±1.0°
• LIS software optional - must be purchased separately
• Reads serum and urine samples
• Absorbance alert provided when the Absorbance is abnormal
• ISE Module available upon request.
• All FACA Fully Automatic Biochemistry Analyzers have 2 different sample plates:
  1. Standard sample plate for use with serum cup (serum order)
  2. Test tube sample plate for use with 13x75 - 13x100mm test tubes (that is optional)
• QC control function, based on Levy-Jennings chart analysis
• This instrument is open system and can use any common brand reagents.

Analyzer Type:

• Fully Automated, Bench Top/Floor Top, Discrete, Random-Access with STAT functionality open system Clinical Chemistry Analyzer.

Throughput:

• 250 tests / hour (without ISE)

On-board Samples:

• At least 60 sample positions for Primary tubes & Sample cups and option for additional (20+20) =40 positions for Primary tubes & Sample cups.
• Sampling volume: 2 to 300 µl
• Automatic Pre-dilution & Post-dilution of samples.
• Max 30 different parameters can be performed simultaneously.

On-board Reagents:

• Min 40 positions with on board refrigeration at 9 °C below ambient temp with independent switch for 24 hours reagent cooling even if the machine fails to run.
• Reagent (R1-R2) Volume: 5 to 350µl

Optical Unit:

• Wavelength Spectral Range:340-900 nm (extendable)
• 8 positions filter wheel with 7 pre-installed supplied filters & 01 free position.
• 8 filter with 340-900nm
• Absorption Range (Linearity):0.000 to 2.500 Abs
• Accuracy:  ± 2 nm (wavelength)
• Band Pass Precision: ±5 mm

Reaction Unit:

• Reaction Volume:210-350 µl
• Reaction wells positions: 80 Cuvette positions, semi disposable [> 30,000 tests].
• Incubation temperature & Time: 37°C ± 0.2°C & 792 sec. max. incubation including reading time.

Wash station:

• 8-step wash station with 8 dispensing needles
• Two types of Systemic (20L) & special washing solution (2L) and 20L waste with level sensor.
• 2nd cleaning solution & extra washing definable in method.
• Water consumption: max  3 l/h

Liquid Handling:                                                     

• Liquid transportation through pipetting arm with capacitive liquid level sensors.
• Needle shock detector & vertical collusion detection for probe.

Methodology:

• Measuring modes: Routine chemistry, Turbidimetry.
• Analysis modes: End Point (bichromatic) & Differential end point with self blank, Fixed Time & Kinetic (Bichromatic).
• Calculation modes: Factor, Multi Standard, Single Standard.
• Calculation algorithms: Linear (factor, linear, linear regression, average) & Non linear (cubic spline, poly-linear, logit-log).
• Programmable Test: 50 active Programmable Test methods on instrument with unlimited programmable profiles.
• Standard Calibration Method: Up to 8 calibrator standards per test.

Data Processing & Quality Control (QC):

• Memory capacity:  Storage in HDD
• Memory: For Sample results, calibration, patient data, QC data, error-log, absorbance curves.
• Reports: For Patient, single test, complete sample, work sheet, method and QC´s, calibration curves, kinetics, continuous printing.
• QC Level: Up to max 3 levels per test
• QC Module: Levey-Jennings plots, Westgard multirules, SD, CV% & Mean.
• Warnings: Analytical limits, reagent and reaction integrity check (blank, linearity, substrate depletion, reaction OD etc) with extensive QC monitor.

Unique versatile user software:

• New versatile touch screen user software with intuitive smart graphical user interface.
• Extended walk-away capability with free choice of execution order.
• ASTM Bi-directional LIS, Ethernet of external PC, polling mode on LAN.

Reagents:

• The FACA-261 provides testing for a wide range of reagents. Please contact us for a complete list.

Test Tubes:

• Can use test tubes 13x75mm