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Clinical Chemistry Analyzer Model CA-270

Compact desk-top instrument with 270 tests/hour (maximum 450 tests/hour with ISE).
Functionality of a high throughput instrument in compact desktop form ideal in any type of laboratories.

CA-270 is a successor model of CA-180 that has been well reputed, sold more than 4,000 globally. Improved throughput and user-friendliness in addition to CA-180 desktop size and high accuracy characteristics. Performs measurement in small reaction volume (100ul).

8 key points in the CA-270

Features

  • Automatic Startup / Cuvette Check / Test Registration Best Solution for Modern Laboratory!

    1. Reagent Tray
      • Removable carousel for easy loading, 50 cooled positions to enhance reagent stability.
      • Accurate and precise cooling temperature control prevents degradation of reagent performance.
    2. Automatic Washing System
      • Effective cleaning method minimizes carry over and contamination.
      • Each cuvette goes through 10 steps washing program.
        After washing, cuvette condition is automatically checked to prevent the use of dirty cuvettes.
      • Efficient wash system using minimum water and wash solution for eco friendly system.
    3. Low Reaction Volume Cuvettes
      • Efficient use of reagent with minimum reaction volume of 100㎕.
      • Durable and reusable cuvettes.
    4. High Precision Sample Pipetting System
      • Independent dedicated probes for sample and reagent are available.
      • Avoid contamination between reagent and sample.
      • Capable of processing various sample types.
      • The use of a precise aspiration syringe and a specially designed narrow probe tip enables accurate and precise control of sample dispensing volume.
      • Low Sample volume of just 1.5㎕（minimum).
      • Liquid level and clash detection.
      • Avoid false report of results due to insufficient sample dispensing by clot detection sensor.
    5. Mix Paddle
      • High-efficiency stirring with a specially designed mix paddle provides stable measurement results.
    6. IRU temperature control
      • Precise and accurate incubation temperature control provides accurate measurement results.
    7. Light grating system
      • Provides accurate measurement results with optimal wavelength selection and stable photometry.
    8. Multi-Functional Sample Tray
      • 50 positions for samples, calibrators and controls.
      • Capable of holding primary tubes, sample cups and pediatric cups.
    9. STAT Sampling
      • Dedicated loading port enables quick process of emergency samples.
    10. Integrated ISE Module (optional)
      • Measurement of Na, K and Cl.
      • Throughput of 180 tests/hour.

  • User Friendly Interface

    Intuitive GUI provides fast and simple operation for any level of operator.

    • High operability with easy-to-understand layout
    • Effective use of informative graphics and charts
    • Comprehensive assessment of analyzer condition
    • Run-Monitor
      Visually shows remaining reagent volume and sample status.
    • Quallity Control(QC)
      Displays QC results in various formats.
    • Callibration
      Manages calibration settings and calibration curves on one screen.
    • Results
      Results can be displayed, printed out, or saved as electronic files.

Specifications

GENERAL

Type
Desktop fully automated clinical chemistry analyzer
Usage
General chemistry as photometric assay
Immunology as photometric assay (Latex reagents available)
Assay type
End point, 2 point end, rate, 2 point rate and electrolytes
Throughput
270 tests per hour (Up to 450 tests per hour with optional ISE module)
Incubation time
10 minutes after applying sample for one-reagent assay
5 minutes after applying second reagent for two-reagent assay
Sample type
Serum, plasma and urine
Sample input system
Type:
Removable tray with sample tube holder

Capacity:
Up to 40 samples (handling of STAT available)

QC sample and Calibrator:
10 positions on designated inner tray
Sampling pipette
Type:
Micro pipette with liquid level detector and clot detector

Rinsing:
Inside and outside with purified water
Sampling pump
Type:
Micro syringe

Volume:
1.5 to 35.0 µl (increment by 0.1 µl)
Reagent system
Type:
Removable tray with reagent bottle holder on a turntable

Capacity:
50 reagent positions on a tray (25 each for 70 ml and 20 ml bottles)

Inventory:
Calculation of remaining reagent volume available

Cooling:
Cooling with peltier element (8 to 15 degrees Celsius)
Reagent pipette
Type:
Micro pipette with liquid level detector

Rinsing:
Inside and outside with purified water

Other function:
Detection of remaining reagent volume available
Reagent pump
Type:
Micro syringe

R1 Volume:
20 to 250 µl (increment by 1 µl)

R2 Volume:
20 to 180 µl (increment by 1 µl)
Cuvette system
Number of cuvettes:
72 cuvettes on reaction line

Type:
Semi-disposable cuvette with onboard washing system

Material:
Resin or glass

Volume for measurement:
Minimum 100 µl

Maximum volume:
350 µl in total
Reaction system
Type:
Direct heating system

Temperature:
37.0 degrees Celsius
Detector
Method:
Direct measurement of absorbance in cuvette
Bi-chromatic or Mono-chromatic

Wavelength:
340 nm, 380 nm, 415 nm, 450 nm, 510 nm, 546 nm, 570 nm, 600 nm, 660 nm, 700 nm, 750 nm, 800 nm (12 wavelengths)

Light source:
Halogen tungsten lamp
Stirring system
Type:
Stick type rotating stirrer
Dimensions
870 mm (W) x 670 mm (D) x 625 mm (H) (Analyzer only)
Option
ISE module, glass cuvette, external tank sensor, degasser module

Reagents for clinical chemistry

Reagents designed for automatic chemistry analyzer and optimised chemistry parameters offer the precise and reliable data to the laboratory.
 
  • Reagents
    Clinical chemistry reagents, Immunoturbidimetric reagents
  • Calibrators
    Clinical chemistry calibrator, Immunoturbidimetric calibrator
  • Quality control samples
    Clinical chemistry quality control sample, Immunoturbidimetric quality control sample
  • Utility reagent
    Analyzer consumables

More details

8 key points in the CA-270

How CA-270 provides stable and reliable measurement results.
 
  • 1. Specially designed independent reagent/sample probe
  • 2. Specially designed independent mix paddle
  • 3. Importance of IRU temperature control for stable results
  • 4. RCU cooling for reagent’s on-board stability
  • 5. Automatic washing system to support accurate measurement results
  • 6. High sensitivity clot detection sensor to avoid false results
  • 7. High-precision on sample volume
  • 8. Stable photometry with grating system

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Furuno Clinical Chemistry Analyzer

  • We provide extensive support to our customers based on our extensive knowwledge of both reagents and instruments.

    MODEL Features
    CA-270 Compact desk-top instrument with 270 test/hour (maximum 450 tests/hour with ISE).
    > 8 key points in the CA-270 (document download)
    CA-400 Mid-range desk-top instrument with 400 test/hour (maximum 560 tests/hour with ISE).
    CA-800 800 tests/hour throughput capability (maximum 1200 tests/hour with ISE).

Registered CA series in UNIDO's STePP

Furuno's CA series has been registered in STePP by UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization), Tokyo Office.

The STePP (Sustainable Technology Promotion Platform) is an online database to introduce outstanding Japanese technologies for sustainable industrial development in developing and emerging countries. In this STePP, Furuno's CA-series was evaluated as a product that contributes to achieving the goals of SDGs 3 [Good health and well-being] and 9 [Industry, innovation and infrastructure].

http://www.unido.or.jp/en/technology_db/9556/

Source: UNIDO Investment and Technology Promotion OfficeTokyo website

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Clinical Chemistry Analyzer