ACCELERATOR p540
CHOOSE TO TRANSFORM YOUR LABORATORY
As the health care landscape evolves, the demands placed on laboratories continues to grow. Laboratories face constant pressure to increase test volume and decrease turnaround times – all while managing with fewer resources and increased scrutiny on quality of results
Through ACCELERATOR p540 automation, your laboratory gains:
- The insights of a trusted automation partner through LEAN qualified laboratory designers, implementation and service teams
- The efficiency of a solution that maximizes resources and delivers workflow improvements
- The flexibility to plan for the future, allowing you to scale the system to meet the growing demands of your laboratory
| 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) |
WHY AUTOMATION?
WHY TASK-TARGETED AUTOMATION?
The ACCELERATOR p540 automates primary tube accessioning, decapping, aliquoting, sorting, and centrifugation to improve workflow efficiency for laboratories limited by space or budget. Trust the Accelerator p540 to provide your laboratory with the insights of a trusted partner, the efficiency of a modular solution to maximize resources and deliver workflow improvements, and the flexibility to scale and personalize to meet the growing demands on your laboratory.
AUTOMATES SAMPLE TUBE SORTING
The ACCELERATOR p540 sorting module is equipped with drawers that can be configured for use with multiple system racks, racks for archiving, or to send out for testing. The ACCELERATOR p540 is personalized to fit your laboratory’s need to save significant staff time and reduce the potential for errors.
ALIQUOTER MODULE
- Load samples using 5-position racks
- Sample identification
- Decapping
- Aliquotting
- Sorting into 5-position racks
SORTING MODULE
- ARCHITECT, CELL-DYN, and ACCELERATOR racks
- 5-position/50-position racks
- Stago STAR Evolution Expert Series racks
- Phadia 250 racks
- IL ACL Top 700 racks
CENTRIFUGE, ALIQUOTER AND SORTER
- Configurable spin time and speed
- Refrigerated
- Selective centrifugation
- Self balancing
- STAT and routine loading
- Cap detection
NTRIFUGE, ALIQUOTER, SORTER AND ARCHITECT CONNECTION
- Provides enhanced workflow capabilities by automatically loading and unloading sample carriers to the ARCHITECT retest Sample Handler (RSH)
- Connections to the ARCHITECT ci8200, ci16200, c16000 and c8000 systems