ARCHITECT c16000
HIGH VOLUME
HIGH PRODUCTIVITY
Imagine being able to count on excellent results — not only in the first run, but in every run thereafter. That’s what you can expect with the ARCHITECT c16000 clinical chemistry analyzer. The ARCHITECT c16000 offers high throughput to handle heavy workloads with certainty and confidence in all your results.
The ARCHITECT c16000 offers a maximum throughput of up to 1,800 tests per hour. Featuring a load-up capacity of 215 samples with 35 priority positions, the ARCHITECT c16000 has up to 130 refrigerated reagent positions plus Integrated Chip Technology (Na+, K+ and Cl-).
| Methods | Photometric, Potentiometric, Turbidimetric |
| Maximum Throughput | Up to 1,800 tests/hour |
| Sample Types | Serum, Plasma, Urine, CSF |
| Sample Tubes | Height: 72-102 mm
Diameter: 9.6-16.1 mm |
| Sample Cup | Yes (50 µL dead volume) |
| Sample Capacity | 215 |
| Sample Barcode Types | Code 39, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 128 |
| Sample Result Storage | 50,000 |
| Sample Volume | 1.5-35 µL, Average: 6 µL |
| Automatic Dilution | Yes |
| Sample Probe Carryover | ≤0.1 parts per million |
| Reagent Capacity | Up to 130 refrigerated positions plus patented ISE (Na+, K+ and Cl-) |
| Reagent Type | >95% liquid ready-to-use |
| Reagent Onboard Stability | 5-65 days, Average: 40 days |
| Calibration Frequency | 1-60 days, Average: 25 days |
| Sample, Clot and Bubble Detection | Yes |
| Reagent Pressure Monitoring | Yes |
| Sample Interference Measurement | Yes: Hemolysis, Icterus and Lipemia |
| System Control Center | 1 SCC, with color touchscreen monitor, keyboard, and mouse |
| Onboard Maintenance Records | Yes |
| Online Error Code Help | Yes |
| Host Interface | Bidirectional, serial RS-232 interface, host query option available |
| Remote Diagnostics | AbbottLink |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) |
48″ x 79″ x 49″
121.9 x 200.6 x 124.5 cm |
| Weight | 1,545 lb
701 kg |
| Electrical Requirements | AC 180-264V, 47-63 Hz, 20 amp |
| Water Requirements | Deionized water ≤54 liters/hour during normal operation |
| Heat Output* | 4730 BTU/hr, running mode |
| Sample Loading | RSH + Carousel |
| *Values provided represent the typical output in “Running” mode for the system processing module and sample handler. A maximum value of 389 BTU/hr was obtained for the System Control Center (SCC) using the ARCHITECT i2000SR as a representative system. Values obtained during an internal study. Data is on file with Abbott Diagnostics. | |