Donor screening
Procleix Panther System
A comprehensive NAT screening solution in a very compact footprint.
Procleix Panther System
The Procleix Panther system combines full automation with versatility and smart operations for efficient NAT processing of blood and plasma. More donations are tested every year* with a Procleix system than any other.
*Grifols, data on file, November 2022.
Smart design
Quickly access reportable results while maximizing lab space and minimizing operator interaction.
Simple operation
Streamline operations with quick and easy installation and training, user-friendly software and automated maintenance.
Versatile capabilities
Maximize workflow flexibility with continuous loading samples and full solution integrations.
Product specifications
Procleix Panther System
Product Detail
Sample throughput
- Specification
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- Standard: 3.5 hr to first result; 5 results every 5 min thereafter
- IDT: 275 results in 8 hr; 500 results in 12 hr
Sample capacity
- Specification
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120 sample tubes (15 tubes per rack x 8 racks; with continuous sample loading ability)
Sample barcode types
- Specification
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Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 (ISBT 128), NW7, Interleaved 2 of 5, Codabar, JAN-13, UPC
Reagent capacity
- Specification
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- 1 reagent kit per lane
- 4 lanes available to load any combination of assay reagents
- 2000 test on-board capacity
- Continuous reagent kit loading ability
Waste capacity
- Specification
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Process 750 tests before unloading liquid and solid waste
Dimensions
(W x D x H)
- Specification
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- Instrument: 122 x 81.5 x 175 cm (48 x 32 x 69 in)
- UPS (optional): 21.4 x 41.0 x 32.5 cm (8.4 x 161.1 x 12.8 in)
Note: touchscreen monitor adds 45.5 cm (18 in) to width
Clearance requirements
- Specification
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- Width: 183 cm, minimum (6 ft; recommended space is 244 cm [8 ft])
- Vertical: 198 cm (6.5 ft)
- Front: 91.4 cm (3 ft)
Note: touchscreen monitor adds 45.5 cm (18 in) to width
Weight
- Specification
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- Instrument: 363 kg (800 lb)
- UPS: 34.5 kg (76 lb)
Voltage
- Specification
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- Instrument: 100-240 VAC (±10%; single phase)
- UPS: 110 V-20 amp circuit (dedicated), specified to operate at a minimum of 15 amps (dedicated)
- UPS: 220 V-10 amp circuit (dedicated), specified to operate at 7.5 amps (dedicated)
Frequency
- Specification
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50/60 Hz, single phase
Power
- Specification
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Instrument and ancillaries: 1400 W (peak; 13 amps @ 100 VAC, 5.4 amps @ 240 VAC)
Operational temperature
- Specification
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15-30°C (59-86°F)
Operational humidity
- Specification
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20-85% (relative, non-condensing)
Operational altitude
- Specification
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≤2000 m (6562 ft; above sea-level)
Heat dissipation
- Specification
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550 W (1878 BTU/hr; during steady state)
Drain output
- Specification
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None; waste fluids drain to removable containers
Noise output
- Specification
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<70 dBA
| Product Detail | Specification |
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Sample throughput |
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Sample capacity |
120 sample tubes (15 tubes per rack x 8 racks; with continuous sample loading ability) |
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Sample barcode types |
Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 (ISBT 128), NW7, Interleaved 2 of 5, Codabar, JAN-13, UPC |
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Reagent capacity |
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Waste capacity |
Process 750 tests before unloading liquid and solid waste |
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Dimensions |
Note: touchscreen monitor adds 45.5 cm (18 in) to width |
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Clearance requirements |
Note: touchscreen monitor adds 45.5 cm (18 in) to width |
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Weight |
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Voltage |
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Frequency |
50/60 Hz, single phase |
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Power |
Instrument and ancillaries: 1400 W (peak; 13 amps @ 100 VAC, 5.4 amps @ 240 VAC) |
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Operational temperature |
15-30°C (59-86°F) |
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Operational humidity |
20-85% (relative, non-condensing) |
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Operational altitude |
≤2000 m (6562 ft; above sea-level) |
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Heat dissipation |
550 W (1878 BTU/hr; during steady state) |
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Drain output |
None; waste fluids drain to removable containers |
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Noise output |
<70 dBA |
Related resources
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