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Pointe 180 II Chemistry Analyzer ^*

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* Not available for Human Blood Clinical testing in the U.S.

Model Name:	Pointe 180 II
Spectrophotometer type:	Filter
Optical Configuration:	Single beam with continuously rotating filter wheel. Monochromatic or bichromatic reading 8 filter positions.
Usable Spectral Range:	330 to 770 nm
System Procedures:	Open and Stored Menu.
Calculating Modes:	Absorbance, Single Standard (differential samples) Factor Mode (differential samples) Multi Standard Mode (up to 7 standards) Multi Standard % Mode (up to 7 standards) Kinetic Mode (consecutively, or simultaneously (Batch)) By factor or standard. Fixed Time Kinetic By factor or standard. Index Mode.
Channels:	120 open
Source of Radiation:	Tungsten Halogen, 10 watt, with automatic lamp saver.
Selection if Wavelength:	By Filter.
Filter Type:	4-cavity interference, long-life ion beam-assisted deposition.
Wavelength accuracy:	± 3 nm
Filter location:	After sample (heat absorbing filter before sample).
Filter selection:	Automatic by software or via keyboard.
Wavelengths:	340, 405, 505, 545, 580, 630, nm supplied standard, others optional.
Half bandwidth:	<10 nm
1/100 bandwidth:	14 nm at 340 nm.
False radiant energy ratio:	<0.001 at 340 and 405 nm.
Cuvette:	1 cm square, 12 mm round, flow through.
Type supplied:	Flow through.
Material:	316 stainless, borosilicate windows.
Geometry:	Cylindrical, 2.3 mm dia x 5 mm +/- 0.05 mm.
Illuminated Volume:	21 ul
Minimum read volume:	250 ul
Aspiration / purge:	Vacuum pump at 18 cm of Hg.
Valve:	Silicone pinch type
Cuvette Holder:	Thermostatically controlled compartment at 37°C.
Detector:	Gallium-Aresnide-Phoshide photoiode.
Display type:	240x128 graphic LCD w/backlight

Scale of Display:
Absorbance:	-0.5 to 3.5 (flow through mode) -0.5 to 2.5 (tube or 1 cm cuvette)
Concentration:	Maximum 999,999
Kinetic Results:	Abs/min with resolution of 0.0002 A/min
Zero Compensation:	Automatic
Range:	-0.5 to 2.5 absorbance

Signal Outputs:
Parallel:	Centronics/IBM-PC compatible
Serial:	RS-232 at 9600 baud, 8 data, 1 stop, no parity Bi-directional.

Data input:	1) 20 key keypad, 2) PS2 101 keyboard (connector on back)
Spectrophotometric Inaccuracy Flow-through:	<0.5 % at 1 absorbance, 340630 nm NADH Solution. <0.5 % at 2 absorbance, 340/630 nm NADH Solution. <0.5 % at 3 absorbance, 340/630 nm NADH Solution. <0.5 % at 1 absorbance, 405/630 nm PNP Solution. <0.5 % at 2 absorbance, 405/630 nm PNP Solution. <0.5 % at 2 absorbance, 405/630 nm PNP Solution.
Stability:	Better than 0.003 A/hr monochromatic after warmup.
Warmup time:	90 seconds photometric, 15 minutes for temperature compartment.
Electronics:	Z180 Microprocessor 18 MHz 128k EPROM.
Power:	Auto-Switching Power supply. Voltage source: 90-264 VAC Frequency: 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 60 watts Installation Category: CAT II Fuses: 2.5A/250V fast 5-20 mm glass fuse, 2.0A/250V Fast 5-20 mm Ceramic Fuse, (2) 6/10 250V slow blow 3AG Fuses
Dimensions and Weight:	40cm (L) x 37 cm (W) x 14 cm (H) lid closed (30 cm lid opened), 6.4 kg
Space Requirements:	10 cm clearance on all sides.
Environmental Conditions for Safe operation:	Indoor Use Altitude up to 2000m. Temperature 5°C to 40°C (Although it may be safe to operate in these conditions, it may not be suitable for the performance of the user�s tests. Humidity 85% for temperatures up to 30°C decreasing linearity to 50% humidity at 40°C. Mains supply voltage fluctuations not to exceed +/- 10% of nominal voltage.
Recommended Operating Temperature:	15-35°C
Recommended Operating Humidity:	Between 10 and 85%, non-condensing