Alfa Wassermann ACE Axcel Clinical Chemistry System

The Alfa Wassermann ACE Axcel Clinical Chemistry System is the next-generation clinical chemistry system from Alfa Wassermann, and sets the standard for excellence in today’s Physician’s Office Laboratory. Processing up to 285 tests per hour with both photometric and potentiometric detection technologies, the ACE Axcel helps physicians quickly diagnose and effectively monitor patients, delivers a reliable revenue stream for business, and eases and streamlines procedures for laboratory personnel. Cleared by the FDA specifically for use in POLs, ACE Axcel makes in-house chemistry testing fast, convenient, and cost effective. The ACE Axcel is easy-to-use and offers many advantages.

Features:

• Runs between 15 CMP/Lipids to 50 CMP/Lipids per day
• Liquid ready reagents
• Single or panel testing, in any order, at any time
• Requires no dedicated water system, special plumbing, or waste connections
• Small instrument footprint
• Touch screen functionality
• Intuitive user interface
• Internet connectivity

Specifications:

• Operative Method: Random access, Continuous Random Access
• Type: Discrete
• Assay Method: Photometry, Potentiometry, Turbidimetric/Homogeneous EIA
• Assay Types: Final Point, Delta (two-point), Slope (factor or calibrated), Quadratic
• ISE Module: Sodium, Potassium, Chloride
• Test Modes: Batch, STAT
• Number of Different Assays Measured Onboard Simultaneously: 40
• Speed: Up to 165 Photometric Tests/Hour; 285/hour (with ISE)
• Sample Rerun and Dilution: Automatic
• Calibration and Controls: Automatic
• Reagent Compartment Capacity: 40 Bottles (20 with 30 mL capacity; 20 with 12 mL capacity)
• Barcode Type: Uniform Symbology Specification 39, Code 128 Set B and Set C, Codabar and Interleaved 2 of 5
• Sample Volume: 3 μL (minimum) – 500 μL (maximum)
• Computer Processor: Panel PC with Intel Atom 1.6 GHZ CPU/1 GB DDRZ SRAM
• Hard Disk Drive: 80 GB
• Monitor: 15″ XGA with Resistive Touch Screen
• Interface: RS232
• Internet Connection: RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet; 802-11 b/g Wireless
• Keyboard Type: 103 Key Wireless with Trackball
• Error Messages: On Screen
• Type: Holographic Diffraction Grating with Diode Array Detector
• Linear Range: 0.0000–2.0000 O.D. at 0.67 cm Pathlength
• Lamp: Pulsed Xenon
• Wavelengths: 340, 378, 408, 447, 486, 505, 515, 525, 544, 554, 573, 592, 610, 629, 647, 692 nm
• Pathlength: 0.67 cm
• Noise (decibels): 55
• Ambient Room Temperature: 59°F – 80°F (15°C – 26.7°C)
• Humidity: 20 to 80% RH (non-condensing)
• Analytical Temperature: 37 °C ± 0.3 °C
• Reagent Compartment Temperature: 8 °C ± 1 °C at the Reagent Sensor
• Electrical: 100-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz, 6 Amps Max
• Dimensions: 28″ W x 33″ H x 26″ D (71 cm x 84 cm x 66 cm)
• Weight: 178 lbs (81 kg)