Q-POC

Q-POC™ system technical specification 

 

Intended use

The QuantuMDx Q-POC™ is an automated, molecular instrument designed to process single-use, disposable test cassettes for the detection and/or, differentiation of targeted nucleic acid sequences. The instrument is intended for the in vitro examination of specimens (e.g. derived from the human body or synthetic). The Q-POC™ is designed for use in a Point of Care or Laboratory environment including field or mobile settings

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Weight

Operating languages

Memory storage

24 x 20 x 30cm

<8 kg

Multilingual

internal SSD memory

Analysis method

Sample preparation Direct-to-PCR Amplification & detection Qualitative RT-PCR

FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Fluorescence

Light source

Temperature hold accuracy

Temperature accuracy

Optics

6 detection channels

Light Emitting Diodes (LED)

± 0.15°C for hold times up to 1 hour

± 0.25°C

AF350, FAM, HEX, ROX, CY50, AF750

MAINTENANCE

Calibration

Maintenance

Power saving

None required

Periodic fan filter change only

Auto-sleep

SAFETY

Cross contamination

Security

Sealed, self-contained, single use cassette, Minimal risk of cross contamination

Security Automatic and manual screen lock options, Password-protected user login

OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS

Temperature

Relative humidity

Altitude

Orientation

Atmospheric

5 – 45 °C

Up to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)

-500 meters to 2000 meters above sea level*

= 5 degrees from horizontal – any direction

0.76 – 1.03 Bar (76 – 103 kPa)

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Power requirements

Battery life

Internal battery

Power mode

100 – 240 Vac; 50 – 60 Hz; 19 Vdc; < 4.74 A

Up to 5 test runs

Lithium ion; 6900mAh; 99.4Wh capacity

Seamless transition between mains and battery, in event of power disruption

USER INTERFACE

Interactive display

Display resolution

Barcode reader (integrated)

Data export

LIS integration

Audible alert

Printer

7-inch-wide super VGA LCD colour touch display with LED backlighting

1024 x 600 pixels

Supports Data Matrix (ECC200)

2x USB 2.0 port Ethernet Wi-fi

Unidirectional communications via Ethernet network or WiFi connection

<70dBa at 1 m

Optional Bluetooth thermal printer available