Reliability in routine
Experience laboratory work redefined. respons®420c is a fully automated random access analyzer designed to deliver reliable results with a constant throughput of up to 420 tests per hour (620 tests/hour incl. ISE). Due to its optimal cost-effectiveness and ease of use, it perfectly fits in small to medium sized laboratories.
Reaction system
The grated photometer is designed for maintenance-free operation, featuring 12 wavelengths to ensure precise and reliable measurements. With a broad photometric linearity of up to 3.5 OD, it minimizes the need for repetitions and thus increases efficiency and accuracy. The system includes maintenance-free thermostatization of the cuvettes by contact heating (metal block), which ensures stable temperature control. Additionally, the twin test functionality supports the DiaSys HbA1c net FS assay, optimizing performance for specific diagnostic applications.
Reagent rotor
respons®420c offers an onboard capacity of up to 40 DiaSys respons® bottles in a refrigerated reagent rotor (2-8°C). In combination with the dedicated respons® bottles, a convenient one grip loading also for two component reagents is ensured. Additionally, 40 flexible positions are available for samples/calibrators/controls.
Sample rotor
In total 102 positions, including 68 positions (outer ring) with automatic barcode reading and additional 34 positions (inner ring) designated for calibrators (10), controls (9), STAT samples (11), and cleaners (4) are available on the sample rotor. It hosts all major primary tubes and sample cups while ensuring high-priority processing of STAT samples. Additionally, auto dilution and automatic adaptation of the measuring window in case of substrate depletion minimize manual work, reduce rerun costs, and optimize turn around time.
Advanced HbA1c testing
The system features fully automated onboard hemolyzation of whole blood samples, avoiding time-consuming and error-prone manual sample preparation. HbA1c smart sampling ensures efficient aspiration of erythrocytes even in samples with higher sedimentation rate by sampling at the bottom of the tube. After processing a whole blood sample, a deep washing of the sample probe minimizes carryover, enhancing accuracy and reliability.
| Throughput | 420 tests/hour (with ISE 620 tests/hour) |
| Sample types | Serum, plasma, urine, whole blood |
| Sample volume | 2-45 μL, 0.1 μL steps |
| Sample probe | Liquid level detection, clot detection and collision protection |
| Reagent pipetting | 10-200 μL, 0.5 μL steps |
| Reagent probe | Liquid level detection, bubble detection and collision protection |
| STAT-analytics | Yes |
| Ion measurement | Optional ISE (Na, K, Cl) |
| Barcode identification | Sample, reagent |
| Sample tray | 102 positions |
| Reagent on board capacity | 40 respons® containers cooled to 2-8°C |
| Reaction unit | 93 cuvettes, 8-step auto-washing |
| Photometry | Grating system, 12 wavelengths (340, 380, 412, 450, 505, 546, 570, 605, 660, 700, 740 and 800 nm) |
| Photometric linearity and resolution | 0-3.5 OD |
| Water consumption | < 20 liters per hour |
| Dimensions | 105 cm (W) × 72 cm (D) x 115 cm (H) |
| Weight | approx. 200 kg |