The Clinical Chemistry System

that offers more so you do less!

The Clinical chemistry system that offers
more so you do less!

The Pentra C200 delivers a new milestone in clinical

chemistry development by combining a high degree of
automation, ergonomics and quality of results into one
compact system.
Everything was considered to ensure your routine work
is made safer and easier.
Never before in this type of analyser has such a high
level of automation, security and quality been brought
together within a single, compact system.

HORIBA Medical has incorporated the standards of

automation of larger systems while taking care of the
specific needs of small to medium sized laboratories.

The result of this is a complete “plug and play” concept

for reagents, samples, cuvettes and waste management,
Refrigerated compartment for
combined with the security of positive sample identifi-
both samples and reagents
cation with an internal barcode scanner.

When designing the system, HORIBA Medical used the

highest technical design principles to ensure only the Optional ISE module
highest quality of results is attained. The use of disposable
cuvettes is just one such example, since this is the only
way to combine low water consumption with delivery of
quality results. STAT position accessible
in random access mode
To add the final touch of what is the Pentra C200 system,
the software interfaces a user friendly large touch screen
providing perfect ergonomics with a complete display of
all necessary information.

The Pentra C200 is set to become the new standard for

clinical chemistry analysers in small to medium sized
laboratories.
 Sampling probe with shock and level detection

Mixing unit

Automated cuvette management

Cuvette racks storage position

(2x96 cuvettes)

Waste receptacle for used cuvettes

Integrated computer with

large colour touch screen

A unique level of automation

Proven technology delivering the best quality of result
Intuitive and ergonomically designed user interface
A unique level of automation in a compact system

Safe and flexible sample Fully automatic cuvette

management management

The Pentra C200’s 96 cuvette rack combined with a fully

automated loader minimises cuvettes management.

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Positive identification
Automatic scanning by the internal barcode reader of all 1 - Simply place the two racks in the storage position and
samples guarantees 100% positive sample identification. let the Pentra C200 manage the rest.
2 - Cuvette is then automatically placed into the reaction
rotor.
Flexible programming 3 - Removal is automatic from the reaction rotor into the
The Pentra C200 allows you maximum flexibility to waste compartment at the end of the analysis.
program, by position, Sample ID (with a barcode) or LIS
connection using real time query or batch mode. The use of a single disposable cuvette ensures the
correct number of cuvettes is used for an assay and
Large variety of available tube types eliminates wastage of unused cuvettes.
Through its ability to use all the different tubes and sample
cups, the Pentra C200 enables routine working with all 192 on board cuvette capacity ensures over two hours
possible sample types (Serum, Plasma, Urine, CSF or of true walk away time without any user intervention
homogenous fluids). required.

Dedicated STAT position

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1 - All used cuvettes are placed into a disposable bio-

With a dedicated STAT position available the Pentra C200 hazard bag.
allows you to add samples at anytime during routine use. 2 - This biohazard bag is placed in the dedicated waste
The Pentra C200 combines the power of high capacity compartment to minimize the possibility of contact
automation (192 tests) with the flexibility of STAT access. with potentially contaminated substances.
 Simplified and secure A complete test menu
reagent management - All reagents are liquid, stable and ready to use
- IFCC recommended methods for enzyme testing
- HbA1c methodology’s is NGSP certified

- Just one calibrator and two controls for routine analysis

Due to the combination of the “Pentra” cassette and
internal barcode reader, reagent identification and
checking is automatic and error free.
Available panel
The “Pentra” reagent cassettes were specially designed
to make routine working easier: Enzymes General Specific
- A large and complete test menu available. Chemistries proteins
- Mono or bi reagent, only one cassette per assay. Alkaline Phosphatase Albumin Apo A1
- Several cassette formats (from 10 to 100 ml capa- ALT Total Bilirubin Apo B
city) available to optimise the number of tests per AST Direct Bilirubin ASO
cassette. Amylase* Calcium* CRP
- Barcode labelled for automatic positive identification CK NAC Cholesterol Ferritin
and information transfer. GGT HDL Direct HbA1c **
- Lot and cassette number registration. LDH LDL Direct IgA
Lipase CO2 IgG
Creatinine* IgM
Glucose PAP* µ-albumin
Glucose HK Myoglobin
Iron Rheumatoid Factor
Magnesium Transferrin
Electrolytes*** Phosphorus*
Total Protein
Na+ Urinary Proteins*
K+ Triglycerides
Cl– Uric Acid*
Urea* ( BUN )
The closed refrigerated compartment guarantees and
ensures extended on-board stability while making
reagent management a lot easier. * Applications also available on urine
** Application available on hemolysate
*** Available with ISE module
Open channels are available.

Safe and flexible sample management

Fully automatic cuvette management ensures true walk away capability
Simplified and secure reagent management
A complete ready to use test menu
Proven technologies delivering high quality results
• Eight wavelenghts from 340 to 700 nm
• Narrow band interference filters
• Halogen Tungsten lamp with voltage control for extended life time
• Mono or bi chromatics measurement possible

Disposable cuvettes
- Prevents cross contamination
- Optical quality guaranteed by strict factory control process
- Packaged automatically into racks without any human
intervention, to maximise the optical quality

3 - Three dedicated micro-syringe

1 - Sample micro-syringe for 2-45 µL
2 - Reagent micro-syringe for 20-350 µL
3 - Wash micro-syringe
3 - These syringes ensure absolute
accuracy of sampling volume and
reduce maintenance

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Mixing system
- Dedicated mixer unit
- A rotating paddle ensures better
homogenisation during mixing
- Six mixing speeds available

3 - Efficient probe and mixer wash process

1 - Internal and external rinsing of probe
2 - External rinse for mixer
2 - Automatic daily detergent wash process
2 - Two separate wash towers for probe and mixer
2 - Possibility to program wash at anytime
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High range ISE module

- Same highly reliable ISE module as that of the Pentra 400
- High Throughput module (270 tests/hour) independent from colorimetric
- Low maintenance

Disposable cuvettes Efficient probe and mixer wash process

Three micro-syringes High quality ISE module
Independent mixer with stirring paddle High quality Spectrophotometer
User friendly interface via ergonomic and intuitive software

An integrated computer for a compact system

A large screen optimises the quantity of information on display

Drive and control your system via the main screen

with just one finger
- Monitoring of Reagent, sample, end of run timing
and system status
- All functions are displayed as intuitive icons
(Start, Pause, STAT, Print, Switch off, Sleep mode)
- Direct access to all major screens
(QC, Calibration, Worklist, Results, Archive)

RS232 connection and 4 USB ports for

- LIS connection
- Printer and optional peripherals
- Database or parameters can be exported
- Extract results, QC, logs and alarms in Microsoft Excel
compatible format

Secured management of database

- Dual database management for full protection of data
- Automated external save of database on USB key

All the functions you need are accessible via a large, comprehensive and interactive
colour touch screen

Program samples, profiles, controls, Controls with graph display, programmable

calibration, ISE, STAT, dilution, Westgard rules, daily results and statistics
replicate or batch from the same screen

Results in real time display

Calibration managed by reagent lot
with automatic rerun
number, with stability check and
6 different calculation modes

Archive with a powerful multi criteria Help, user manual and reagent notices
search (8 different criteria) available with the software

Low maintenance requirements with automated daily processes and work hour
counter for accurate maintenance timing

Compact and integrated computer

Large interactive colour touch screen
Ergonomic and intuitive software with all available functions
 Clinical Chemistry system

SPECIFICATIONS
Type Reaction system
- Discrete, fully automatic random access analyzer - Disposable unitary cuvette
- Batch & Stat functions - Automatic cuvette loading/disposing system
- From 120 µL to 450 µL reaction volume
Throughput - 37 °C +/- 0.3 °C
- 90 t/h (single or dual reagent) - Dedicated mixer with stirring paddle
- Up to 370 t/h with ISE module - Dedicated waste compartment for cuvettes and contaminated liquid
- Pure water consumption: <2.1 L/h
Optic system - System water and waste management by level detector
- 12V 20W Halogen Tungsten lamp - Cuvette on board capacity: 2 racks of 96 cuvettes
- Narrow band interferential filters - Factor, linear, point to point, log, spline, exponential calculation methods
- 340, 405, 510, 546, 570, 600, 660, 700 nm - Dilution ratio: from 1 to 3062

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Measurement
- Absorbance photometry, turbidimetry, differential, potentiometry Computer
(optional) - Integrated computer with 10.4 inches color touch screen
- Industrial PC Board with Windows XP embedded Operating system
Methodology - 10 000 results memory capacity
- End point, Kinetic, single/dual/dual+diluant reagent chemistry, - 4 USB port for printer, optional keyboard or mouse, results and logs
mono-bi chromatism export (excel format)
- RS 232 connector for LIS connection (mono or bi directional, total query
Sample management mode available)
- 15 (+1) samples positions
- 24 h Refrigerated compartment (8-15°C)
- Dedicated random access Stat position Physical specifications
- Serum, plasma, urine, CSF, homogeneous liquids - Power consumption: 600 VA maximum
- Shock detection and level detection - Dimension: 75,5 x 72,5 x 57 cm (Width x Depth x Height)
- Dedicated sample micro-syringe: 2 to 45 µL (increment by 0.1 µl) - Weight: 95 kg (209 lbs)
- Positive and automatic identification (internal barcode reader) - Operating temperature : +15 °C to +30°C (59°F to 86°F)
- Removable tray - Operating humidity (relative): 45% to 85% maximum
- Inside and outside rinsing - Temperature gradient: 2°C (35°F) per hour.

Reagent management
- 15 positions for 15 parameters (single or dual)
- 24/24 h Refrigerated compartment (8-15°C / 46-59°F)
- Removable tray
- Reagent cassette capacity: from 10 to 100 ml single or twin
compartment
- Positive, automatic detection & registration
- Dedicated reagent micro-syringe: 20 to 350 µl (increment by 1 µl)
- Shock detection and level detection
- Inside and outside sampling probe rinsing
- Open channels available

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