Beckman Coulter Vi Cell MetaFlex Metabolite Analyzer Description Speed Reliability

Item#: 26020
Tag: Metabolite Analyzer

Description

Speed, Reliability, Low Sample Volume

Measuring samples as small as 65 µL and returning results in just 35 seconds, our new Vi-CELL MetaFLEX bioanalyte analyzer evaluates pH, pO2, pCO2, glucose, lactate, electrolytes and more. With less maintenance, more reliability and a surprisingly small footprint, it’s a sophisticated research solution that profiles test samples quickly, easily and accurately—keeping your test cell cultures in balance, viable and growing.

Operation

• Results in 35 seconds
• Small sample volume (65 μL, all parameters)
• Process 44 samples per hour
• Cycle time per sample is 1 minute
• 23.5 hours per day average uptime 
• May vary during startup (2.5 min for system calibration is longest activity)

Quality Management

• 3 dedicated QC solutions
• Automatic failure detection & resolution
• Continuous system & analysis checks
• Automatic lockout of parameter(s) that fail QC
• Customizable QC schedule

Applications

• R&D
• QC
• Manufacturing
• Ideal for micro to large scale cell culture applications, the Vi-CELL MetaFLEX is designed for rapid and accurate Bioanalyte analysis. 

Hardware

Computer specifications

• Processor Intel Celeron M 600 MHz

with 512K L2 Cache

• 1 GB RAM
•  2 GB SolidState storage
• 8.4” color TFT-LCD, resolution

800 × 600 Touch screen

• 4” thermal-sensitive printer

Interface

• Built-in barcode reader for operator & sampler ID

Accepted codes: UPC/EAN, Code 128, Code 39,

Code 93, I 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, Codabar

and more

• Serial interface RS232 with power for external

barcode reader

• 3 USB connections
• Optional external keyboard
• Optional external mouse
• Optional external barcode reader

Inlet

• Left/right hand operation
• Position for syringe as well as capillary

and test tube

• Aspiration from capillary without

adapter

• Aspiration time 5 seconds

Software

Software platform

• Windows 10 Enterprise IoT
• Sybase SQL Anywhere

Data capacity

• Sample results log: 2000
• Activity log: 5000
• Calibration adjustment log: 1000
• Data secured by password protection
• 8 different user profiles
• Unlimited ID access verification
• Printer display options
• Auto print (on/off)
• Select derived parameters
• Select input variables
• Reference ranges with results

Security and QA features

• Advanced planning of replacement

and QC schedules

• Optional automatic QC at startup and

after replacements

• Customizable QC and calibration schedule

Communication

• HIS/LIS communication
• High-level protocols:
  • ASTM
  • HL7
  • POCT1-A
• Low-level serial protocols:
  • ASTM 1381-91
  • E1394-91
  • Serial RAW
• Low-level network protocols:
  • TCP/IP

Additional Information

Dimensions

• Height: 45 cm 17.7 in
• Width: 25 cm 9.8 in
• Depth: 29 cm 11.4 in
• Weight: 11 kg 24.4 lbs

Other

• Startup time: 1.5 hours average (less than 4 hours)
• Operating Environment: 15 – 32° C / 59 – 89.6° F, 20 – 80% RH
• Altitude Correction: Up to 4000 m / 13,124 feet above sea level
• Power: 100 – 240 V; 50 – 60 Hz; 250 VAC
• Thermostat Control: Sensor cassette: 37 ± 0.15° C /98.6 ± 32.27° F
• Oximetry: 37 ± 0.30° C /98.6 ± 32.54° F