Up to 420 test per hour with ISE module
The ABX Pentra 400 system is a fully automated, extremely compact chemistry benchtop analyzer using colorimetry, turbidimetry and potentiometry technologies. It is mostly dedicated to in vitro diagnostic analyses based on homogeneous samples such as serum, plasma, urine and even whole blood.
Its automation with continous loading provides enhances productivity in a user friendly enviroment.

Reagent Handling:
* Reagent Capacity
- 52 cassettes positions: 44in a closed refrigerated area and 8 at room temperature
- 39 test positions with reagent racks
* Reagent Management with cassettes
- Automated reagent on board stability check.
- Test countdown.
- Back up of same reagent.
* Positive Reagent identification
- Integrated barcode reader
* Reagent Needle
- Capacitive level detection
- Reagent preheating at 37°C
Sample Handling:
* Sample capacity:
- 60samples on board: 6 racks with 10 samples positions
- Continuous loading
* Sample collection format
- Primary and secondary tubes: 2,3,4 and 5 mL (diameter: 13mm)
- 7 and 10 mL (diameter: 16mm)
- Specific racks for sample cups
* Positive sample identification
- Integrated barcode reader
- Tube presence detector
Calibrator/Control Handling:
Only one calibrator and two controls needed for your General Chemistry
* Sample tray or reagent tray
* Automatic Standard Dilution Series:
-Dilution Factors: Main Direct 1/2 - 1/150
-Dilution Factors: Main Indirect 1/2 - 1/1508
Physical specifications:
*Power supply
-Pentra 400: from 100 to 240V
*Dimension
-Pentra 400: 40” x28” x25”
-Cooling unit: 12”x17”x16”
*Temperature
-Temperature ranges between 15° and 32°C ((59 °and 90 °F)
-Relative humidity must be between 20% and 85%
Internal Computer/Software:
- Industrial PC board………………………… Windows XP
- Processor frequency…………………..… CPU 850 MHz
- Memory capacity…………………….…..……… 256 MB
- Hard Disk…………………………………..… 20 GB min.
- Floppy Disk; mouse; keyboard
- Cd-Rom drive
- R5232C; Patient results, QC to LIS with ASTM protocol
Optical System:
* Two oprical units:
- A formatted light source
- A spectral unit offering 15 different wavelengths
* Highly Sensitive Measuring
- Horiba Jobin Yvon – validated holographic technology wich improves the quality of measurements.
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