Pointe 180 II
Clinical Chemistry Analyzer
A global market leader within the in-vitro diagnostics industry, Pointe Scientific has developed an innovative and cutting-edge diagnostic solution for hospitals, clinical, research and molecular labs, food testing, forensic toxicology, veterinary labs and life sciences.
Pointe 180 II – a state-of-the-art, compact bench-top analyser designed for the processing of biochemistries, tube method immunoassays, and drug assays from human serum, plasma, or urine.
The analyser is provided with 43 pre-programmed test parameters and is capable of storing up to 120 assays in memory for later recall. The analyser is equipped with a built in vacuum pump and external waste bottle with level sensing. The analyser is supplied with a removable flow cell to allow for use of 1 cm square as well as 12 mm round cuvettes. Designed with many features to minimise operator error, such as stable factory calibration, pre-programmed calculations, visual and audible feedback, flags and error messages.
In addition, it will store up to 512 patient results, 512 control results, 20 patients on a work list and 15 tests per patient.
Features & Benefits:
High Performance
- Bichromatic Photometer: Differential wavelengths to correct imperfections in test tubes or square cuvettes and to help remove interfering substances. Six standard filters with two optional filters (340-700nm)
- Temperature controlled cuvette: Constant 37° C cuvette and cuvette well when optional tube or square cuvettes modes are used.
- Internal Temperature control: The analyzer monitors the incubator and cuvette temperatures. The temperatures are automatically corrected and the actual temperature in degrees (C) is displayed on the screen.
- Lamp Saver Feature: The instrument automatically shuts off the lamp if the instrument has not been used for 15 minutes. This feature can preserve the lamp for up to two years, depending on the actual usage.
- QC Tracking Feature: The instrument software can store control values and create Levy-Jennings plots.
Improved workflow
- Work list and Patient reports: The instrument can create, stored and print work list and patient reports to on-board thermal printer to external printer and PC.
- Different Cuvette modes: The analyser flowcell is removable to allow use of round 12 mm glass tube or 1 cm square cuvettes.
- Flip-up display: Large 240 x 128 pixel graphical display.
- Preprogrammed Chemistry Procedures: Optimised parameters for Pointe Scientific reagents are preprogrammed. 120 open channels.
- Kinetic Plots: Shows kinetic plots in real time.
Long product life time
- Maintenance Free: The analyser does not require any scheduled maintenance procedures.
Certified and tested
GMP ISO 13485:2003 CE mark
regulations
| Spectrophotometer Type: | Filter |
| Optical Configuration: | Single beam with continuously rotating filter wheel. Monochromatic or bichromatic reading 8 filter positions. |
| Usable Spectral Range: | 330 to 770 nm |
| System Procedures: | Open and Stored Menu. |
| Calculating Modes: | – Absorbance – Single Standard: Differential Samples – Factor Mode: Differential Samples – Multi-Standard Mode (up to 7 standards): Differential Samples – Multi-Standard % ABS (up to 7 standards): Differential samples – Kinetic Mode (Consecutively, or Simultaneously (Batch)): By Factor or Standard – Fixed Time Kinetic: By Factor or Standard – Index Mode |
| Channels: | 120 open |
| Source of Radiation: | Tungsten Halogen, 10 watt, with automatic lamp saver. |
| Selection if Wavelength: | By Filter. |
| Filter Type: | 4-cavity interference, long-life ion beam-assisted deposition. |
| Wavelength Accuracy: | ± 3 nm |
| Filter Location: | After sample (heat absorbing filter before sample). |
| Filter Selection: | Automatic by software or via keyboard. |
| Wavelengths: | 340, 405, 505, 545, 580, 630, nm supplied standard, others optional. |
| Half-bandwidth | <10nm |
| 1/100 bandwidth: | 14 nm at 340 nm. |
| False Radiant Energy Ratio: | <0.001 at 340 and 405 nm. |
| Cuvette: | 1 cm square, 12 mm round, flow through. |
| Type Supplied: | Flow through. |
| Material: | 316 stainless, borosilicate windows. |
| Geometry: | Cylindrical, 2.3 mm dia x 5 mm +/- 0.05 mm. |
| Illuminated Volume: | 21 ul |
| Minimum Read Volume: | 250 ul |
| Aspiration / Purge: | Vacuum pump at 18 cm of Hg. |
| Valve: | Silicone pinch type |
| Cuvette Holder: | Thermostatically controlled compartment at 37°C. |
| Detector: | Gallium-Arsenide-Phosphide photodiode. |
| Display Type: | 240×128 graphic LCD w/backlight |
| Absorbance: | -0.5 to 3.5 (flow through mode) -0.5 to 2.5 (tube or 1 cm cuvette) |
| Concentration: | Maximum 999,999 |
| Kinetic Results: | Abs/min with resolution of 0.0002 A/min |
| Zero Compensation: | Automatic |
| Range: | -0.5 to 2.5 absorbance |
| Parallel: | Centronics/IBM-PC compatible |
| Serial: | RS-232 at 9600 baud, 8 data, 1 stop, no parity Bi-directional. |
| Data Input: | 1) 20 key keypad, 2) PS2 101 keyboard (connector on back) |
| Spectrophotometric Inaccuracy | |
| Flow Through: | <0.5 % at 1 absorbance, 340/630 nm NADH Solution. <1.0 % at 2 absorbance, 340/630 nm NADH Solution. <3.0 % at 3 absorbance, 340/630 nm NADH Solution. <0.5 % at 1 absorbance, 405/630 nm PNP Solution. <1.0 % at 2 absorbance, 405/630 nm PNP Solution. <3.0 % at 3 absorbance, 405/630 nm PNP Solution. |
| Stability: | Better than 0.003 A/hr monochromatic after warmup. |
| Warmup Time: | 90 seconds photometric, 15 minutes for temperature compartment. |
| Electronics: | Z180 Microprocessor 18 MHz, 128k EPROM, 32 K Bytes NVRAM. |
| Power: | Auto-Switching Power supply. Voltage source: 90-264 VAC Frequency: 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 60 watts Installation Category: CAT II |
| Fuses: | 2.5A/250V fast 5-20 mm glass fuse 2.0A/250V Fast 5-20 mm Ceramic Fuse (2) 6/10 250V slow blow 3AG Fuses |
| Dimensions and Weight: | 40cm (L) x 37 cm (W) x 14 cm (H) lid closed (30 cm lid opened), 6.4 kg |
| Space Requirements: | 10 cm clearance on all sides. |
| Environmental Conditions for Safe Operation: | Indoor Use Altitude up to 2000m. Temperature 5°C to 40°C (Although it may be safe to operate in these conditions, it may not be suitable for the performance of the user’s tests. Humidity 85% for temperatures up to 30°C decreasing linearity to 50% humidity at 40°C. Mains supply voltage fluctuations not to exceed +/- 10% of nominal voltage. |
| Recommended Operating Temperature: | 15-35°C |
| Recommended Operating Humidity: | Between 10 and 85%, non-condensing |
A trusted healthcare supplier
Trade Link International presents a simple, flexible and tailor-made solution for each laboratory. Every laboratory has its own specific needs in terms of quality and organisation. Trade Link International, is committed to providing the right solution, adapted to your precise requirements.
Trade Link International were involved in the supply, install and commissioning of the Pointe 180 II to the following hospitals:
- Kimbe General Hospital
- Wewak General Hospital
This includes product training, protocol development, service and after-sales technical support. Each customer’s specific needs were clarified before installing the analyser to allow optimal usage of the instrument. Our expertise and knowledge gained from over decades of development are always at your service.
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