STARTMAX Coagulation Analyzer

Technical Specifications:

Core Detection Technology
Mechanical Methodology: Employs a viscosity-based mechanical detection system.
Interference Immunity: Fully insensitive to optical anomalies like hemolysis, icterus, or lipemia.
High Sensitivity: Delivers precise detection for weak clot formations, including Fibrinogen assays.
Sample and Reagent Management
Incubation Grid: 16 incubation wells kept at 37°C, organized in a 4×4 layout.
Measuring Channels: 4 independent channels with automatic test initiation via an electronic pipette.
Alert Timers: 4 independent incubation timers equipped with acoustic alarms.
Reagent Stations: 2 pre-warmed 37°C positions (1 with built-in magnetic stirring) and 2 room-temperature positions.
Smart Disposables: Utilizes divisible 4-cuvette strips and an integrated steel ball dispenser to minimize waste.
Software, Memory, and Traceability
Assay Profiles: Pre-programmed for PT, aPTT, Fibrinogen, TT, Reptilase Time, Factors, Protein C/S, and Lupus Anticoagulant.
Test Customization: Stores 30 user-definable test settings, including 6 open customizable slots.
Internal Archive: Local storage holds 50 patient records and 120 Quality Control (QC) values per assay.
Quality Assurance: Dedicated QC menu tracks 2 levels of statistics/graphs and stores calibration curves.
Compliance Logs: Securely maps operator sessions, system events, reagent lot changes, and calibration profiles.
Multilingual UI: Native support for 6 languages (EN, FR, DE, IT, ES, RU) plus 1 user-customizable slot.
Connectivity and Interface
Primary Display: 7-inch color touch-screen with an integrated virtual keyboard.
USB Ports: 2 USB Type-A ports for external printers/flash drives; 1 Mini-USB port for a barcode scanner.
LIS Integration: 1 RS-232 unidirectional port for LIS or STA Coag Expert software communication.
Physical and Electrical Parameters
Environmental Bounds: Operates between 15°C and 32°C within 20% to 80% non-condensing humidity.
Universal Power: Accepts 100V–240V (50/60 Hz) inputs with a low 65W maximum power draw.
Compact Form Factor: Measures 100mm (H) x 360mm (W) x 330mm (D) and weighs 2.62 kg (5.8 lbs).