MGC 240 Analyzer

The MGC 240 Benchtop Analyzer from Thermo Scientific is a System Solution for Drugs of Abuse Testing and Therapeutic Drug Management.  It is no longer manufactured new but is still available referbished.  Call us today to discus your analyzer needs including all consumables necessary to run your system.

MGC 240 Features:

• Compact Bench top analyzer
• Broad menu of immunoassays with multiple technology options
• Multiple channels: up to 24 two-reagent tests
• High throughput: 240 tests/hour
• 24-hour reagent cooling
• Bar coding capabilities

MGC 240 Functions:

• Random access, true STAT interrupt capability
• Adapts to various primary tubes and sample cups
• Automatic cuvette QC
• Auto rerun, auto dilution, sample pre-dilution
• Re-suspension mixing for latex particles
• Auto alarms for washing and waste containers
• Air pressure mixing: no carry over

MGC 240 Software:

• Windows® based technology
• Reagent/test volume inventory display
• User-friendly intuitive operator interface
• Run-monitor displays test results wait time
• Bi-directional interface for LIS systems
• Host query communications

MGC 240 Cuvettes:

• Unique design
• Easy maintenance
• Distinctive air pressure mixing system: no mixing paddles
• No carry over: fewer washing steps
• Semi-permanent: replace 1-2 times per year

Measurements:

• System: Discrete, single line random access, multi-test analysis
• Number of tests: 24 items
• Throughput: 240 tests/hour
• Analytical method: End point, rate assay
• Calibration curve: Linear, spline, logit-log, exponential, polynomial

User Interface:

• Run monitor: Operation status watching
• Reaction monitor: Reaction curve graphic display
• Quality control: Westgard multi-rule
• Auto message: Visual and audio “Sampling stop”, ”End of analysis” etc.
• Data storage capacity: Test results: 9999 tests
• Printer: Internal or external
• Power supply: AC110/115/230v50/60Hz
• Ambient temperature: 15 – 30ºC
• Dimensions: 31(W) x 25(D) x 21(H) inches
• Weight: Approx. 180 lbs

Reaction:

• Cuvette material: Plastic
• Reaction liquid volume: 200 µL min. 400 µL max. 
• Reaction time: 10 min. (1st reaction: 5 min., 2nd reaction: 5 min.)
• Reaction temperature: 37ºC ± 0.1ºC
• Wavelength: 12 wavelengths (340-800 nm)
• Light source: Tungsten halogen lamp (2000 hours type)
• Linear range: OD 0 – 2.5
• Cuvette washing: By automatic washing system
• Reaction waste: Reaction waste collection pump (option)
• Water supply/drain: 3.5 liters/hour

Reagent Handling:

• Reagent tray: 24 sectors
• Reagent bottle: 20 mL, 40 mL, 60 mL
• Reagent volume: 20 - 330 µL ( 5µL step)
• Reagent cooling temperature: 5 – 15ºC
• Residual volume Information: Calculated by count down system
• Reagent identification: Position ID, bar-coded ID (option)
• Tray exchange: Possible with reagent bottles

Sample Handling:

• Contents of test: DAU, Immunosuppressant, TDM, clinical chemistry
• Sample container: Cup, primary tube
• Sample number: 40 samples, 30 with barcodes
• Sample tray number: 10 max. (8 trays are supplied as option)
• Sample volume: 3 - 30 µL (0. 5µL step)
• Automatic dilution: Dilution ratio: 1 ~ 10
• STAT sample measurement: Interruption permitted even during analysis
• Sample identification: Position ID, bar-code ID (option)