Coatron® A4

Fully automated Hemostasis Analyzer

 Easy operation
 Multi languages
Made in Germany  Highly reliable
REF: 80 900 00  Four channels
 Fully optical detection
 Clotting, chromogenic and
immunturbidimetric methods
 Autosense optics to reduce
interferences of Bilirubin
and Hemoglobin
 Approved clotting algorithm
with biphasic waveform
analysis
 Batch and Random Access
 High throughput
 Emergency (STAT) mode
 Laser Barcode reader for
samples and reagents
 Liquid Level sense
 Cap piercing
 Compact construction
 Operation as open or closed
system

Innovation in Coagulation
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Fully automated Hemostasis Analyzer
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A. Keyboard
Numerical und function keys for easy
controlling of the instrument, as well
F. Liquid handling
quick setup of all individual tests.
x-y-z robotic system with special Cap
B. Grafic display D. Cuvette tower Piercing probe, Level sense.
128 x 128 dot matrix For load of 45 cuvettes: enough for Autoskip function for empty reagent
Blue backlight 180 tests, continuous loadable vials.
Special clean solution and software
C. Cuvette waste drawer E. Printer (back side) program to avoid carry over from sam-
Removable waste drawer for fast Thermal printer for quick printout of ple to sample, sample to reagent and
removing of used cuvettes results, system analysis, test setups etc. reagent to reagent to.
TECAM PROLIS
For Microsoft WindowsTM XP/Vista

Software for TECO Coatron® A4 Analyzer

 New features for Coatron® A4
 Intuitive and easy one click operation
 Database up to 1 Mio results
 Worklist management
 Bidirectional ASTM interface to LIMS
 Multi-lingual (Chinese+ Russian included)
 Reaction curve display
 Powerful filter and patient report engine
 QC with Levey-Jennings and Westgard rules

TECAM PROLIS is a perfect and user friendly tool to combine

laboratory data management, quality control and research pur-
pose in one. The Worklist management allows defining orders
much faster and flexible then on the instrument itself. Power- Receive results from instrument including the reaction curve
ful filter functions will help to create any report. Levey-Jennings which will help to validate before saving them into the database.
graph and West gard analysis are used for quality control moni-
toring. An ASTM interface is included, which allows to link over
LAN network with the laboratory information system.

Create or receive orders from LIMS and send them to instrument.

Create reports with a click. Powerful filter functions will help

to select just specific results. (e.g. day report, report the last Results can be displayed in a Levey-Jennings graph and analysed
30 days of patient xyz, report all D-Dimer results of last year with Westgard rules. This tool can be used for QC but also for
which are positive) powerful patient monitoring (e.g. last 30 PT of patient)
TECAM PROLIS
For Microsoft WindowsTM XP/Vista

 Recommended system requirements:  Flexible multi filter

Microsoft XP, CPU 1.5 GHZ, 1GB RAM, Graphic 1280x1024 Combine every data field:
PID=1234+ Date=today + Test=FIB + Result< 200mg/gL +
 Support instruments Reagent LOT = 1234 + etc)
Coatron® A4 and OEM’s
 Filter Presets:
 Instrument Interface Today; last 7, 15, 30, 180, 360 days; morning, afternoon;
Serial RS232, 115000 Baud, 8,1,N only QC etc.
Bidirectional for results, including reaction curve and orders.
 Statistical analyse for QC or patients
 ASTM Interface Filter any data (e.g. Patient XYZ, only PT, last 30days), and
Protocol: ASTM E1381-94; E1394-97 visualize them with Levey Jenning diagram with one click.
Communication: TCP/IP (network, LAN) Analyse data with Westgard Multirules. Define QC or Patient
Bidirectional for results, including reaction curve and orders. ranges.
 Intuitive handling  Research
One click principle for data collection, filtering, Curve analysis, Tecmoni transmission, Export data, grids,
reporting or QC charts, curves to PDF, XLS, TXT or HTML file
 Multi lingual  Tecmoni transmission
English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Greek, Chinese, This tools allows to visualize all optic channels in real-time.
further languages possible. It is perfect for enhanced curve analysis and used in many
research laboratories. With Tecmoni the reaction curves can
 Database
also sent back to instrument. Especially for developing new
Manage over 1 Mio results and patient information in one
test application and instrument firmware, this will save a lot
database.
of reagent and time.
 Data fields for:
 Security
Date, patient (Id, name, sex, birth, bed, station), test, results
Operator can login as Administrator or user in order to con-
(s, %, INR), reaction curve, Flags, error, comment, reagent-
trol and manage the database with different access rights
LOT, patient-memo, analyser SN., ranges (QC + normal)
 Online update
 Database functions:
Create, Switch, Backup, Compress, Import, Export, Replace
or fill data

 Complete Traceability by one click

Review for Date, PID, Test, and QC by one click

 Reporting
Make reports by one click. Use multi-filter or presets to
generate specific reports (e.g. show results of specific
patient of all PT within the last 30 days)

 Worklist management
Create, load, save, repeat, receive and send. Positive patient
identification by barcode validation. USB barcode scanner
supported. Up to 3 different profiles. Max 8 tests per profile.
Preset for up to 6 different QC samples.

Innovation in Coagulation
Coatron® A4
Fully automated Hemostasis Analyzer

. Pump/syringe . System block . Liquid waste drawer

Maximum volume: 1000 µl 5 positions heated at 37°C Contain container for collection liquid
Minimum volume: 3 µL for Buffers, Clean solution and Flush waste
Long life syringe position for the probe, inside and Volume: 1,25 Liter max.
Easy to replace and maintain outside
Separate STAT position for immediate . Trolley (Option)
. Rinse container (back side) Emergency For mobile usage and enlarged waste
Containing 1,25 Liter high quality rinse management (big box for used cuvettes
solution for flushing the probe after . Sample racks and large container for liquid waste)
each pipette circle. 2 racks with 12 positions each, suitable Lift-up plate for sample preparation
for most common primary tubes. (more work area)
. Reagent block Every position have individual bar code Moveable plate for easy replacement
4 positions heated at 37°C for positive sample identification of box and container
2 positions at room temp. Additional drawer for accessories and
6 positions cooled . Barcode spare parts
3 positions for prewarm Laser Barcode Scanner for quick and
accurate identification of all Common
Barcodes

Special features of the Coatron® A4:  Free programmable test protocols to change or adapt
new tests
System  Calculation of activity %, INR, Ratio, g/L, mg/dL and more.
 Ultraviolet light (400 nm). The measurement amplification  Calibration curve can be identified with up to 6 points
is adapted Photometric measurement principle with high- per test. The results can be calculated with regression line
resolution 4-channel optics, automatically to the methods analysis or linear interpolation.
used. Extraneous and scattered light energy is absorbed.  Single or double determinations
 High-precision XYZ pipetting system with liquid level sensor  Simple firmware update
 Long living and flexible Cap Piercing needle for primary
tubes such as BD Vaccutainer® or Sarstedt Monovette®. Special Functions
 Integrated ID-barcode reader  Automatic plasma dilutions up to 1:100
 Bi-directional Interface for PC-Link to LIS.  Automatic cleaning cycles
 Optional trolley to enlarge the waste management  Automatic test calibration routines
 Integrated graphical thermal printer  Automatic quality control
 Heated and cooled positions for reagents  Automatic or manual printout
 Integrated drawers for consumables  Automatic test skip, if reagent run out.
 Quality control according to Westgard rules *
Software
 Result traceability *
 Approved and highly accurate detection algorithm based
on optical density. The clotting time is defined at the tur-  Patient monitoring for long time periods *
ning point of reaction.  Reaction curve monitoring *
 An intuitive TECO familiar graphical user interface with
„Plug and Go” feeling. Economic
 Multi language dialogue. (English, German and other)  Half volume procedures resulting in 50% cost savings.
 Random access scheduler. Profiles can be performed as  Reagent dead volume is below 300 µL
batch or selective.  Very economic consumption of rinse and cleaning solution.
 Positive sample identification (ID and rack position) either  Cuvette with no mixing bars, etc.
manual or with barcode scanner
 All critical system parameters are monitored and make the
 Fast and easy processing of STAT samples instrument nearly free of service.
Coatron® A4
Fully automated Hemostasis Analyzer

Optional available
 Trolley (for enlarged waste
management)
 Complete Cover protection
 TECAM PRO – Research, QC, and
Patient management software
 TECAM PRO LIS - Research, QC and
Patient management software with
LIS Module

Delivery package
1 Coatron® A4
1 Power cord
100 Cuvettes, 4 pos/ea
10 Reagent container Ø 22,5
10 Reagent tubes Ø 13
10 Plasma tubes Ø 16
4 Magnetic stirrer
1 Rinse Solution, 1,25 L
1 Clean solution, 50 mL
1 Thermal paper roll
1 Waste container
1 Reagent adapter Ø 22,5
2 Plasma adapter Ø 16
1 Operation manual
1 CE Conformity declaration
1 Service CD
Tests on board: Technical specification 1 Download cable
PT Dimension 1 Screw driver, small
APTT 85 x 60 x 70 cm 1 Flat wrench, size 8
TT
Weight
Fibrinogen Clauss
50 kg
Fibrinogen derived
Factor II Power input
Factor V 90-240 Vac / 50-60 Hz
Factor VII
Ambient conditions
Factor VIII
18°C – 30°C
Factor IX
20 to 80% RH.
Factor X
no direct sunlight
Factor XI
Factor XII
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