Components

• Modules (1 to 8)
• Control PC
• Analysis PC
• UPS
• Touchscreen monitor

Dimensions and Weight

• Height: 16.8″ (42.6 cm)
• Width: 13.1″ (33.4 cm)
• Depth: 19.6″ (49.7cm)
• Weight: 70 lbs (32kg)

Bench Top Requirements

• 1 module system – 3 ft. (1 m) bench space
• 4 module system – 7 ft. (2.33 m) bench space
• Bench level within 2°
• Cable clearance behind: 3 inches (7.62 cm)
• Side clearance: 2 inches (5.08 cm)

Environment

• Indoor usage
• Do not install in direct sunlight
• Ambient Room Temperature: 18-30°C
• Transport and Storage Temperature: -20 to 50°C
• Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
• Altitude: 0-2000 m
• Pollution degree 2 (IEC 664)
• Overvoltage Category II (IEC 664)

Cleaning and Maintenance

• Exterior: Lint-free 70% isopropyl alcohol in water
• Interior: Surface dependent – see User Guide
• Minimal user maintenance
• No operator replaceable parts

Software and Controls

• Web-based local application supporting most browsers compatible with HTML5 and CSS3, validated on Microsoft Internet Explorer 11.
• Includes specialized Graphical Processing Unit (GPU) and associated software required for analysis of images acquired with the Accelerate ID/AST System.
• Capacitive touch or Keyboard and Mouse

Security

Operating system and software provide independent user level security

Susceptibility Interpretation

MIC values provided when available. Interpretation categories:

• Susceptible
• Intermediate
• Resistant
• Nonsusceptible
• Positive for resistance phenotype
• Negative for resistance phenotype

Breakpoint Standards

• EUCAST
• CLSI

LIS Connectivity

Supports bi-directional HL7 calls for ordering and and results posting. Results include:

• Identification
• MIC results and interpretation for each organism/drug combination
• Expert Rules and any applicable comments
• Automatic or manual ID entry options are available for AST configuration of Accelerate PhenoTest BC kit

Throughput

• 1 sample per module, up to 4 samples in parallel per system.
• Each test may run from a minimum of 1 hour to a maximum of 8 hours.

Power and Network

Dedicated branch circuit is recommended for UPS and Accelerate Pheno™ system. When not available, care must be exercised to not overload the circuit which may result in a branch circuit breaker fault.

UPS details:

• Nominal 120 Volts AC 50/60 Hz 12 Amps
• 6 ft. long cable with standard NEMA 5-15 plug
• Input range – 88-139 Volts AC

Analysis system:

• Nominal 100 Volts AC 50/60 Hz 12 Amps
• Nominal 115 Volts AC 50/60 Hz 12 Amps
• Nominal 200-240 Volts 50/60 Hz 10 Amps