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BECKMAN COULTER, MICROSCAN WALKAWAY PLUS SYSTEM 40

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Features

ENGINEERED FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE AND FLEXIBILITY

MicroScan Systems provide a true growth-based ID/AST system for microorganism identification and susceptibility testing. The WalkAway plus System includes LabPro Information Management software designed to simplify workflow and minimize technologist interaction while accommodating differing regional and institutional environments through extensive customization features. The customizable LabPro AlertEX software automates detection of atypical results for quick reporting and directs staff to the most appropriate action based on customized institutional procedures.

MicroScan WalkAway Product Features:

 

ONE SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATION OF RAPID AND CONVENTIONAL TESTS

  • Choose conventional overnight ID/AST, and/or specialty and rapid ID testing simultaneously on one instrument without sacrificing accuracy
  • Automatic incubation, test interpretation, and reagent control frees staff for other tasks
  • Available in both 40- and 96-panel capacity models

 

ENHANCED FEATURES COME STANDARD

  • Delivers gold-standard accuracy for microorganism identification and susceptibility testing.
  • Enables simultaneous processing of conventional, rapid, and specialty panels on a single, automated platform.
  • Delivers accurate emerging resistance detection for the toughest pathogens, including VISA, VRSA, and MRSA.
  • Processes Rapid and Specialty ID panels for reduced turnaround when speed matters.
  • Beckman Coulter works closely with you to help your microbiology lab reach new levels of operational efficiency.

Specifications

 

Physical
  • WalkAway-40 plus: 29" H x 38.5" W x 34" D; 375 lbs
  • WalkAway-96 plus: 37" H x 38.5" W x 34" D; 400 lbs 
  • Color: Two-tone gray
  • Interface connector: 
    • Serial interface connector (two): daisy-chained RS 232
    • "In" port toward computer, "out" port away from computer
 

Power Requirements

  
  • Line voltage: 100/120/220/230/240 VAC selected by internal jumpers
  • Line frequency: 50/60 Hz ±5%
  • Line current:
    • 9 A (nominal), 11 A (maximum) for 100/120 VAC operation
    • 4.5 A (nominal), 5.5 A (maximum) for 220/230/240 VAC operation
  • Power loss protection: Circuitry provided to ensure fail-safe operation; power interruption will not result in a hazard; automatic restart
  • Heat generation: 3,400 BTU/hour
 

Recommended Laboratory Environmental Conditions

  
  • Temperature: (operating) 15°C to 27°C
  • Humidity: 30% to 80% RH (no condensation)
 

Safety Requirements

  
  • Ground impedance: 0.1 Ω (maximum)
  • Dielectric withstand voltage: No dielectric breakdown (at 1,400 VDC for one minute)
  • Leakage current: <0.5 mA
  • Removable power cord:
    • 3-conductor, 14 AWG (100/120 V)
    • 3-conductor, 16 AWG (220/230/240 V)
  • Interlocks: Provided on panel access door, reagent dispense drawer and service hatch
  • Power plug: NEMA type 5-15P/IEC 60320 type C14
  • Standards: Certified to conform to UL STD 61010-1 (second edition), CAN/CSA STD C22.2 Nos. 61010-1 (2004), 61010-2-081 (2004), 61010-2-101 (2004), ISO 9000, CE, IVDD, EMC STDs IEC61326-1:2005-12, and IEC61326-2-6:2005-12
 

Overcurrent Protection
  • Fusing: Primary fuses F1 and F2, IEC (5x20 mm size) time lag/slowblow type, 250 V rated, 12 A (100/120 V)/ 6.3 A (220/230/240 V)
  • Light source:
    • Tungsten-halogen lamp, 50 W, 12 V
    • Tungsten-halogen lamp, TL 21⁄2, 15 W, 10.5 V
 

Display

  2-line, 20-character alphanumeric vacuum fluorescence display
 

Temperature Control

  Set by computer at 35°C ±1°C
 

Barcode

 Code 39 standard conformance
 

Performance

  
  • Panel capacity for WalkAway-40 plus System: 40 MicroScan panels with 96 wells each of any type compatible with the incubator environment; up to eight panel towers with five panels each 
  • Panel capacity for WalkAway-96 plus System: 96 MicroScan panels with 96 wells each of any type compatible with the incubator environment; up to eight panel towers with 12 panels each
  • Incubation temperature stability: ±1°C
  • Reagent type capacity: 10 reagents total
  • Reagent dispense volume (μl): 15 to 75, depending on reagent dispensed
  • Oil dispense volume (μl): 60 to 150
  • Operator interface: Front-panel controls and PC keyboard, monitor and LabPro software

                            

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