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cobas® 4000 Specifications for the cobas c 311 and cobas e 411 analyzers
System cobas® 4000 analyzer series includes two stand-alone analyzers for serum work area testing in small workload laboratories:
cobas c 311 is a fully automated, random access system for clinical chemistry and homogeneous immunoassay analysis.
cobas e 411 is a fully automated, random access system for heterogeneous immunoassay analysis. It is available as both a disk system and a rack system.
Test throughput Up to 300 tests/hr. photometric and ISE on cobas c 311
Up to 86 tests/hr. on cobas e 411
Type of analyzers cobas c 311: photometric measuring unit including ISE
cobas e 411: ECL technology measuring unit
Number of channels Up to 63 channels (reagent slots) in total:
Up to 45 channels on cobas c 311
Up to 18 channels on cobas e 411
Available parameters 196 parameters in total:
117 photometric tests, 3 ISE tests, 8 formulas, 3 serum indices on cobas c 311
65 heterogeneous tests with cobas e 411
Sample types Serum, Plasma, Urine, CSF, Whole Blood (HbA1c only)
Sample container types
Primary tubes: 5-10mL; 16x100, 16x75, 13x100, 13x75mm
Sample cup: 2.5 mL
Micro cup: cobas c 311 only: 1.5mL
Cups on tube: Cup on top of a 16x75/100mm tube
cobas c 311 only: cup on top of one non-standard tube and
false buttom tube
Result integrity
Clot detection available on both analyzers
Disposable tips on cobas e 411
3 test-specific serum indices on cobas c 311; automatic interference flagging of results provided by cobas IT 3000 application
Rerun/reflex function Automatic and manual rerun on cobas c 311, manual rerun only on cobas e 411
Automatic reflex is supported by both systems, reflex request to be provided by
cobas IT 3000 work area manager or LIS
Regulatory requirements CE, UL, C-UL, CB-report and certificate
cobas c 311 analyzer - Specifications
System Fully automated, random access analyzer for Clinical Chemistry and Homogeneous Immunology (HIA).
Sample throughput Up to 300 samples/hr (theoretical max)
Test throughput (Theoretical max) 300 tests/hr for photometry tests only
450 tests/hr for only ISE tests
up to 300 tests/hr with mixed requests
Number of channels (Reagent slots) 42 cassette slots
3 channels on ISE module
Programmable parameters max. 117 photometric
3 ISE tests, 8 formulas, 3 serum indices
Sample types Serum, Plasma, Urine, CSF, Whole Blood (HbA1c only)
Sample input (Sample disk)
Load capacity: 55 positions on the outer ring
(total 110 positions) 55 positions on the inner ring
  (outer & inner ring barcode read, sample detection available)
STAT: real STAT interrupt is available
continuous operation: additional sample setting during operation
Sample container types
Primary tubes 5-10mL, 16x100, 16x75, 13x100, 13x75mm
Sample cup 2.5 mL
Micro cup 1,5 mL
Cups on tube Cup on top of a 16 x 75/100 mm tube
Cup on top of one non standard tube
false bottom tube
Sample volume 1.0 - 35 μL in 0.1 μL steps
Sample dilution 3 - 121 times, diluent > 100 μL
Sample clot detection Available
Minimum sample volume
Primary tubes : 700 μL
Sample cup: 100 μL
Micro cup: 50 μL
Sample barcode types Code 128
Codabar (NW 7)
Interleaved 2 of 5
Code 39
System interfaces RS 232 serial interface, bi-directional
Interface to cobas link (TeleService and automatic download)
Sample data base 10,000 routine / STAT samples
Test methods For photometric modules: 1 point, 1 point + prozone check, 2 point, 2 point kinetic,
2 point +prozone check, 3 point, 1 point + kinetics, Rate A, Rate A + serum index,
Rate A with blank, Rate B
Calibrator/QC Input On the sample disk, bar coded
Calibration methods Start-up, Re-calibration
for photometric assays: Linear, non-linear multi-points, 2 point calibration, K-factor
up to 100 calibrators pre-programmable
Storage of up to 180 curves
Preventive calibration of the stand-by cassettes
Two k-factor can be defined for different sample types
QC methods Real-time QC, individual QC, cumulative QC
up to 100 different controls pre-programmable
preventive QC after calibration of stand-by cassettes
Auto QC (without operator intervention; timer- or event- triggered)
Rerun/reflex function Automatic rerun and manual rerun
Automatic reflex is supported by the system if reflex request is provided by a PSM or LIS
Electrical requirements
Power requirements: 230/400 Volts AC 3/N/PE
110 Volts AC
1.5 kVA
Frequency: 50 Hz or 60 Hz +/- 0,5 %
Water/waste requirements
Water: Bacteria free, deionised water supply:resistance of 1,0 µS/cm max.
Water consumption: Up to 12 l/hr during operation
Water pressure: 0.5 - 3.5 kg / cm3, (49 - 343 Kpa)
Water temperature: 15 to 30 °C
Biohazards waste: Separate container located in the system
L. concentrated Central drain port, diameter: ≥ 50 mm,
wall drain < waste: 100 mm above the floor
Regulatory requirements GS, CE, UL, C-UL
Operating conditions
Ambient temperature: 15 to 32 °C
Ambient humidity: 30 to 85% (RH, without condensation)
Heat Output: 2 kcal/h
Noise Output: < 65 dB
Physical dimensions
Width: 1338 mm
Depth: 855 mm
Height: 1262 mm
Weight 270 kg
cobas e 411 analyzer - Specifications
System cobas e 411 is a fully automated, random access system for immunoassay analysis.
It is available as both a disk system and a rack system.
System components Analytical module including Window XP embedded operated touch screen PC
Sample handling module: rack or disk operated
Sample throughput Up to 86 samples/hr
Test throughput Up to 86 tests/hr
Number of channels 18 channels/reagent slots for up to 18 different assays
Programmable parameters Max 60 assays definable via 2D-barcode (programming by loading)
Sample types Serum, Plasma, Urine (others)
Sample input/output
Load/unload capacity 30 samples (disk)
75 samples on 15 racks
Rack RD standard 5 position rack
STAT handling Any unoccupied position on the sample disk,
dedicated STAT port on rack feeder
Sample container types
Primary tubes 5-10 mL; 16x100, 16x75, 13x100, 13x75mm
Sample cup 2.5 mL
Micro cup not allowed
Cups on tube Cup on top of a 16 x 75/100 mm tube
Sample volume
10 to 50 μl per test, depending on assay protocol
Minimum sample volume
Primary tubes: 600 μL (13mm tube),
1,000 μL (16mm tube)
Sample cup: 200 μL (standard Cup on Tube)
150 μL with special setting (reduced)
Sample barcode types Code 128
Codabar (NW 7)
Interleaved 2 of 5
Code 39
On board control unit Tablet type PC with Pentium IV processor with coloured 15” SVGA touch screen monitor
System interfaces RS 232 serial interface, bi-directional
Standard PC ports (USB, Ethernet, Serial etc) for other communication devices
Sample data base 2,000 tests for routine, STAT and controls
Test methods Pre-defined assay protocols (sandwich, competitive, titration)
Heterogeneous immunoassays, competitive and sandwich (Bridging) tests 9, 18 and 27 minute tests, STAT sample capability 9 minute tests
Calibrator/QC input Via rack or sample disk
Calibration methods “Upon QC failure” triggered
2-point lot or cobas e pack calibration
QC methods Individual QC + cumulative QC
Preventive QC after calibration of the stand-by bottle sets
Electrical requirements
Power requirements: 100-120 VAC 50/60 Hz single phase or
200-240 VAC 50/60 Hz single phase
Power consumption 800 VA
Water/waste requirements
Water container 3 Liters
Water requirements > 10μS/cm or > 0.1 mega Ohm, bacteria-free
Water consumption approx. 3 L for 250 tests
approx. 12 mL/cycle
Regulatory requirements CE, UL, C-UL, CB-report and certificate
Operating conditions
Ambient temperature: 18 to 32 °C (64.4 °F to 89.6 °F)
Ambient humidity: 20% to 80%
Noise Output: 60 dbA (stand-by mode)
63 dbA (avg. during operation)
Physical dimensions
Width: 1200 to 1700 mm (disk/rack)
Depth: 730 to 950 mm (disk/rack)
Height: 560 mm (w/o PC unit)
Weight Approx. 170 kg (disk) and 210 kg (rack)
 

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