Horiba Pentra C200 Analyzer
Overview

Fixed cycles provide continuous throughput of 90 colorimetric tests/hour
Optional high throughput ISE module (270 tests/hour)
Reagent management with unique “Pentra” cassette
Fully automatic cuvette management – 2 racks of 96 single-use cuvettes
Dedicated waste compartment for used cuvettes and contaminated liquid
Integrated computer and cooling unit (Peltier)
Product Description

Analysis Method Types:
Spectrophotometry: Colorimetry and Turbidimetry
Potentiometry: Direct (Serum or Plasma) and Indirect (Urine)
15 parameters per reagent tray
Optional ISE Module (Na+, K+, Cl-)
Maximum Throughput: up to 360 test/h (140 tests/h in standard configuration)
CE Marked
Sample Handling

Sample Capacity: 15 positions in a refrigerated compartment
Dedicated stat position in Random access
Positive Sample Identification: Integrated Barcode Reader
Sampling Needle: Level, and Shock Detection
Sample Collection Format: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 10 mL (diameter: from 13 to 6mm)
Sample Specimen: Serum, Plasma, Urine, CSF, Homogeneous Fluids
Sample Volume: 2 to 45 µL (0.1 µl increment)
Automatic Sample Dilution: from 1/2 to 1/30,625
ISE: 20 µL (Indirect) or 93 µL (Direct)
Automatic Post Concentration: from x2.0 to x 20.0
Automatic Re-run
Calibrator/Control Handling

Calibrator/Controls Positioning on Sample Tray in the Refrigerated compartment
Automatic Standard Dilution Series:
Dilution Factors: Main Direct 1/2 – 1/175
Dilution Factors: Main Indirect 1/176 – 1/30 6258
Reagent Handling

15 parameters onboard in a closed refrigerated area (8-15°C)
Positive Reagent Identification: Integrated Barcode Reader
Reagent Needle: Level Detection and shock detection
Reagent management with cassettes: Automated Reagent Onboard Stability Check plus continuous test countdown check by capacitive effect.
Reagent Volume: from 20 to 350 µL
Reaction System

Reaction Volume: 120 to 450 µL
Reaction Temperature: Air bath at 37°C
Photometer Reaction Cycle:20 seconds
Homogenization with Stirring Paddle
Reaction Time: 1 to 29 cycles
Disposable Acrylic Cuvettes
Automatic Cuvette Changer
Cuvette Capacity: 192 cuvettes (2 racks of 96 cuvettes)
7 Integrated Calculation Algorithms