Pentra

From routine to specific testing
Now, pass your Analysis with flying Colours

Up to 420 tests per hour
with the ISE module
55 on-board parameters
with back-up availability
Innovative cassette format
Integrated work station and
validation station
Touch screen interface
Real-time follow-up of your
workflow
High-precision Optical system
High quality analytical technology
Sample management Reagent management

• Positive identification • Barcoded cassettes
• Multiple sample checks using shock, • Optimised test packaging
level and fibrin detection • Reagent test count down with automatic
• Continuous loading back-up
• STAT capability • Refrigerated zone with up to 44 positions
• Automatic Pre / Post-dilution • Extensive on-board test menu
• Automatic Re-run • User defined channels
A concentration of technology for high quality results
HIGH-PRECISION INTEGRATED
OPTICAL SYSTEM ISE MODULE
To meet the requirements Optional ISE module
for highly accurate designed by HORIBA Ltd.,
photometric measurements, Japan.
HORIBA Medical has chosen • 180 tests/hour
the holographic grating
technology developed • Simultaneous analysis of Sodium, Potassium
in collaboration with HORIBA Scientific and Chloride
(Jobin Yvon Technology). • Applications on Serum, Plasma and Urine
• Spectral unit offering 15 different High quality analytical technology
wavelengths (mono or bi-chromatic)
• Single-use reaction cuvette
• Optimised reading by continuous sweep To perform the most sensitive tests and all
• Highly sensitive measuring (validated latex assays with high stability results.
holographic technology) • High performance mixer design
• Space-saving design with maximum efficacy For optimal homogenisation in minimum
provided by the tungsten lamp time without cross-contamination.
The holographic grating technology reduces • Optimum test sequence setting program
light diffraction and provides a high signal / with Incompatibility function
noise ratio which significantly increases the
quality of measurement to produce precise
and stable test results.
Integrated ISE module
An extensive panel of liquid reagents
Secure data Patient management

management • Work list generated by a manual entry
• Secured results validation or bi-directional connection
• Reliable traceability in compliance • Automatic validation based on user
with Accreditation Standards defined rules
• Intelligent delta checking
• Panic values monitoring
• Unlimited patients reports archiving
New Generation
The Pentra C400 is an evolution of the successful system, the P400.
This evolution ensures the user a platform that is reliable and extremely
user friendly, whilst ensuring quality results that is the requirement in
such an environment.
Save valuable time

Automatic reagent management
• Intelligent monitoring of reagent supply : the
“workbalance” function assesses the stock on board
relative to the workload requirements (1)
• Use limit date and Calibration validity checks
(1) Workbalance
Real-time workflow follow-up
• Control all your operations from the main screen
(system, reagent and sample status)
• Dynamic display of the test results and sampling
exceptions with the test review function (2)
• Multiple alarm sounds available
Reduced maintenance procedures

• Automatic daily procedures
• Maintenance alerts
(2) Test review
• Easy uploading of target values for calibrators and
controls
Secure data management

Secured results validation
• Westgard multirule Quality Control procedure with up
to 3 controls
• Automatic calibration factor check
• Selective flagging
(3) Quality Control
Reliable traceability in compliance with
Accreditation Standards
• Operator login history / Reagents, Calibration and
Maintenance logs
• Full patient results traceability : multi-format option for
archives review, end of day patient reports
• Full QC program : Up to 12-month control history,
Levey-Jennings and Statistics (3)
• Easy export of archived data (USB key)
An extensive panel of liquid reagents
Cassette packaging
• Mono / Bi reagent cassettes
• Ready-to-use
• Extended range
> 52 reagents
> Enzymes / Substrates / Specific Proteins
Easy management of your lab

processes
• Random position on board
• Automatic traceability : lot number, expiration
date, …
• Automatic back-up
• Just one calibrator and two controls for global
routine analysis
Environment protection
Compact cassette packaging that respects
the environment
• No more superfluous packaging
• Saves refrigerator space
Cost control
• Optimised number of tests per cassette
• Limited calibrations
• Re-run analysis according to laboratory defined
rules
• Activity measurement thanks to the test counter
option (1)
(1) Test counter
Clinical Chemistry system by HORIBA Medical
www.horiba.com/medical
9755 Research Drive, Irvine CA 92618
949-250-4811 toll free 1-800-446-7422
Subject to technical modifications / HAN751AEN / © 2013 HORIBA Medical - HORIBA ABX SAS - France - RCS Montpellier 328 031 042 - © Shutterstock - James Peragine
Overview
 55 on-board assays
 Innovative cassette format
 Integrated work station and validation station
 Touch screen
 Real-time viewing of your workflow
General Description
 Analysis Method Types:

o Spectrophotometry: Colorimetry and Turbidimetry
o Potentiometry: Direct (Serum or Plasma) and Indirect (Urine)
 Up to 55 assays on board
 Optional ISE Module (Na+, K+, Cl-)
 Maximum Throughput: 420 test/h
 FDA cleared
Sample Handling
 Sample Capacity: 6 racks with 10 sample positions for primary tubes or cups
 Continuous loading
 Positive Sample Identification: Integrated Barcode Reader and Tube Presence Detector
 Sample Integrity:Level, Shock and Clot Detection
 Sample Collection Format: 0.7, 4, 5, 7 and 10 mL (diameter: 16mm)
 Sample Specimen: Serum, Plasma, Urine, CSF, Whole Blood, Homogeneous Fluids
 Sample Volume: 2 to 380 µL
 Automatic Sample Dilution: from 1/2 to 1/22,500
 ISE: 10 µL (Indirect) or 65 µL (Direct)
 Automatic Post Concentration: from x2.0 to x 10.0
 Automatic Re-run
Calibrator/Control Handling
 Calibrator/Controls Positioning on Sample or Reagent Tray

 Automatic Standard Dilution Series:
o Dilution Factors: Main Direct 1/2 - 1/150
8
o Dilution Factors: Main Indirect 1/2 - 1/150
Reagent Handling
 52 Reagent positions on board:

o 44 in a closed refrigerated area (2-10°C)
o 8 at room temperature
 Positive Reagent Identification:Integrated Barcode Reader
 Reagent Probe: Level Detection and Preheating
 Reagent Management with Cassettes: Automated Reagent On-board Stability Check plus Test
Countdown with automatic back-up
 Reagent Volume: from 2 to 600 µL
Reaction System
 Reaction Volume: 150 to 600 µL

 Reaction Temperature: Air bath at 37°C
 Photometer Reaction Cycle:12 seconds
 Mixing with Teflon-coated Stirrer
 Reaction Time: 1 to 100 cycles
 Disposable Acrylic Cuvettes
 Automatic Cuvette Changer
 Cuvette Capacity: 36 segments (432 cuvettes)
 7 Integrated Calculation Algorithms
Physical
System Size 40” x 28” x 25” (W x L x H)

System Weight 264 lbs
External Cooling Unit Size 12” x 17” x 16” (W x L x H)
External Cooling Unit Weight 77 lbs
Printer Printer
Sound level < 60 dBa
Operating temperature from 15 to 32°C
Operating Humidity from 20 to 85%
Total Power Requirements (with Printer) 1000 VA
Water De-ionized/Distilled Water - 10L Tank
 Resistivity > 5 MegOhms
Water specifications  Conductivity < 0.2 µS/cm
Computer & Sofware
Operating system Windows XP

 12 inch Color LCD Touch Screen
 Database Capacity: unlimited results
 Processor: 600 MHz
Data processing
 RC 232C: Patient results, QC to LIS with ASTM
protocol
Integrated Validation Station

Levey Jennings, Automatic QC, Default controls and
Quality Control Management
Westgard rules
 Reagents, Quality Control, Calibrations
 Applications, Maintenance, Sequencing, Flags and
Logs
Alarms
Export of archived data and Quality Control

USB key
data (QCP)
Audible alarms
Interactive Help HTML Format
Optical System
Tungsten-halogen Lamp
 Bi-chromatic light absorbance
 Choice of 15 wavelengths from 340 to 700 nm
Measurement Principle
 Wavelength selection with holographic grating technology
Sensor Photo diode array

Optical Linearity 2.5 A. at 340mm; 3.0 at other wavelengths

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From routine to specific testing

Now, pass your Analysis with flying Colours

High-precision Optical system

High quality analytical technology

Sample management Reagent management

Integrated ISE module

An extensive panel of liquid reagents

Secure data Patient management

Save valuable time

Reduced maintenance procedures

Secure data management

Easy management of your lab

 Analysis Method Types:

 Calibrator/Controls Positioning on Sample or Reagent Tray

 52 Reagent positions on board:

 Reaction Volume: 150 to 600 µL

System Size 40” x 28” x 25” (W x L x H)

Computer & Sofware

Operating system Windows XP

Integrated Validation Station

Export of archived data and Quality Control

Sensor Photo diode array

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