Pictus-700

A fully automated, random-access, small-footprint floor-standing chemistry analyser. Two reaction trays and robotic arms take total throughput to 800 tests/hour, bringing features usually found only in higher-cost systems without the operating expense.

Efficiency

• 95 sample positions and 72 single reagent positions.
• First results within 45 seconds.
• Internal optional 4-channel ISE.
• Optimised walk-away operation.

Cost effective and optimised workflow

• Low water consumption — less than 5 l/hour.
• Minimal consumable usage and re-usable cuvettes.
• Real-time reagent inventory control.
• Real STAT sample capacity.

Easy to operate and learn

• Windows-based operating system with graphically represented, icon-driven menus.
• Flexibility for reagent applications.
• Intuitive post-dilution and result checking.
• Autocal and auto-QC features.

Reliable high quality operation

• ISE, dilutor and pumps from suppliers of proven technology.
• Capacitive level sensor and clot detector.
• Internal barcode reader for racks, samples and reagents.
• Clot, crash and liquid detection on both probes; pre-heated probe for faster test times; variable intensity mixer.

Throughput — up to 600 photometric tests/hour, maximum 800 tests/hour with the optional ISE unit.

Samples

• Sample volume 2 to 100 µl per test.
• 95 continuously loadable, barcode-equipped positions for routine, STAT, control samples and standard solutions.
• Primary and secondary tubes; 5 × 19 position barcoded racks compatible with many tube and micro-tube sizes.

Reaction

• 160 re-usable PMMA cuvettes with a 6 mm light path.
• Reaction temperature 37 °C ± 0.1 °C.
• Water consumption less than 5 l/hour.
• Automatic cuvette check before use.

System characteristics

• Factor calibration or a wide selection of calibration modes, with automatic curve fit.
• Priority selection by sample (profile) or by reagent (batch); routine, batch, STAT and profile modes.
• Automatic sample dilution for abnormal levels, excessive substrate consumption or lack of linearity.
• Automatic pre-dilution and post-dilution from 1:2 to 1:100, auto re-run and automatic backup.
• Quality control: Levey-Jennings plots, Westgard multi-rules and twin Youden plots.
• Data management: bidirectional LIS interface, RS-232C, ASTM E-1381.

Physical and power

• Power 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1.4 kVA.
• Dimensions 97 × 67 × 100 cm (W × D × H); 190 kg.
• Medica ISE module measures Na+, K+ and Cl-.
• Most Windows-supported printers can be connected.

Over 55 CE-IVD marked tests are available for the analyser — a comprehensive range of validated clinical chemistry reagents, calibrators and controls covering substrates, enzymes, electrolytes, lipids, specific proteins and special tests.

On the instrument

• 72-position removable reagent tray with an on-board refrigerator.
• Barcoded reagents with real-time inventory control.
• 1 to 3 reagents per test, 2 to 480 µl each, for a total reaction volume of 180 to 650 µl.
• Reagent vial sizes of 25, 45 and 70 ml.

What throughput can I expect?
Up to 600 photometric tests per hour, rising to a maximum of 800 tests per hour with the optional ISE unit. First results arrive within 45 seconds.

How many samples and reagents fit on board?
95 barcoded sample positions across 5 racks of 19, and 72 refrigerated reagent positions.

What ISE parameters are available?
The Medica ISE module measures Na+, K+ and Cl-. It is an internal 4-channel option and can also be retrofitted to existing Pictus and P-series instruments.

How much water does it use?
Less than 5 litres per hour.

How many tests are available?
Over 55 CE-IVD marked tests covering substrates, enzymes, electrolytes, lipids, specific proteins and special tests.

What quality control does it support?
Levey-Jennings plots, Westgard multi-rules and twin Youden plots, with autocal and auto-QC.

Can it connect to our LIS?
Yes — a bidirectional LIS interface over RS-232C using ASTM E-1381.

What space does it need?
It is floor-standing: 97 × 67 × 100 cm and 190 kg.