IDS-CLAS 2800
The IDS-CLAS 2800 standardizes sample preparation to help laboratories maintain predictable turnaround times while reducing manual handling, variability, labeling risk, workflow congestion.
As a standalone unit, the system processes sample preparation from sample reception through decapping, aliquoting, and pre-analytical sorting. Samples can be aliquoted into up to four different secondary tube types, supporting parallel testing workflows across multiple analyzers and handles up to 15 aliquots per sample.
Additional modules such as centrifugation before aliquoting or recapping after dispensing can be added to support laboratory-specific workflow requirements.
Product availability, features, and configuration options may vary by region and can be tailored to meet local market needs and regulatory requirements.
1. Increased Productivity
Throughput of up to 320 samples/hour, supporting faster turnaround times.
2. Compact, Space-Efficient Design
1.33 m² footprint integrating sample reception to advanced sorting.
3. Tube Type Characterization
Vision-guided tube and cap recognition confirms samples against test orders.
4. Standardized Sample
Aliquoting up to four secondary tube types.
1. Primary Tube Loading & Unloading Area
Routine samples are loaded from IDS 50-tube rack onto system track where sample barcodes are scanned to confirm receipt and routing. Samples with barcode error are placed into the adjacent error rack (1 x 10-tube rack). STAT samples can be prioritized on a configurable 5 x 10-tube rack.
Processed primary samples can be unloaded back to the same 50-tube rack.
2. STAT & Routine Sample Loading + Error Sample Unloading Area
When urgent samples are loaded on the configured STAT sample rack, the loading arm will pick up the STAT Sample before going over to pick up the routine samples. 5x 10-tube rack which are configurable to be routine or STAT samples.
Samples with labelling or identification issues are loaded back into the 1x 10-tube rack that is next to the 50-tube rack is error sample rack.
Barcodes are scanned to confirm receipt and routing.
3. Blood Clot Detection Area
The interface between the serum and the separating agent in the sample is scanned and this data is used during aliquoting.
4. Decapping Area

Removes the following tube closures including :
- Rubber
- Plastic
- Screw
Samples with caps that cannot be removed are sent to the error rack in the primary tube unloading area (1) or (7).
5. Secondary Aliquot Tube Labeler

The system allows up to 4 aliquot (secondary) tubes per primary tube to be set up.
Labels are automatically printed and applied to the aliquot tubes depending on the number of test ordered and then gets sent to the aliquoting area.
The automation system can be manufactured with the barcode labeler of your choice, allowing customization to fit your specific operational requirements.
Barcode Labelling format type
- NW-7
- ITF
- CODE39
- CODE128
6. Aliquoting Area

Depending on the volume, up to 15 aliquot (secondary) tubes can be dispensed per primary tube by the system.
Labels are automatically printed and applied to the aliquot tubes depending on the number of test ordered and then gets sent to the aliquoting area.
The automation system can be manufactured with the barcode labeler of your choice, allowing customization to fit your specific operational requirements.
You can choose the Barcode Labelling format type
- NW-7
- ITF
- CODE39
- CODE128
7.Primary Tube Unloading Area

There are 2 x IDS 50-tube rack which are configurable to receive processed Primary tubes and also Aliquot (secondary) Tubes.
Efficient Sample Management with Customizable Sorting Features
Easy sample management with advanced sorting capabilities. Sorting groups can be customized in increments of at least 5 samples. Personality racks can be configured to sort samples based on various criteria, including test type, priority, or destination analyzer.
8.Secondary Tube Unloading Area/ Personality Racks

Sensored Racks that lights up when racks are ready for next step. Technicians can walk away to work on other priority task and are alerted visually if any specific rack or samples requires manual attention.
- Blue light - Racks are complete
- Blue Flickering light - Attention needed
Efficient Sample Management with Customizable Sorting Features
Easy sample management with advanced sorting capabilities. Sorting groups can be customized in increments of at least 5 samples. Personality racks can be configured to sort samples based on various criteria, including test type, priority, or destination analyzer.
9.Bulk Loading Area

The IDS-CLAS 2800 is equipped with two distinct supply areas for loading secondary aliquot tubes, offering enhanced flexibility and uninterrupted operation in high-throughput environments. Each supply position accommodates a different tube size or type, allowing operators to load up to four types of secondary tubes (two 75mm and two 100mm) simultaneously.
Accommodates two different φ13×75mm tube types.
10.Set-In Loading Area for Secondary Tubes
The IDS-CLAS 2800 is equipped with two distinct supply areas for loading secondary aliquot tubes, offering enhanced flexibility and uninterrupted operation in high-throughput environments.Each supply position accommodates a different tube size or type, allowing operators to load up to four types of secondary tubes (two 75mm and two 100mm) simultaneously.
The set in loading accommodates two different φ16×100mm tube types
11.Disposable Pipette Tip Loading Station
Loading new tips as needed, enhancing efficiency and without stopping the system.
12. Touch-screen Control Monitor
A system operating PC with intuitive operator interaction. Offers real-time views of system operation and rack sorting.
Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
1. Primary Sample Loading
- Direct rack-to-track loading using IDS 50-tube racks
- Automatic barcode scanning to confirm sample receipt and identification
- Error samples are placed in adjacent 1 × 10-tube error rack
- STAT samples can be prioritized on a configurable 5 x 10-tube rack
- The primary sample loading rack can also be configured to receive send-out samples.
2. STAT Sample Loading + Error Sample Unloading Rack
- Senses and loads STAT samples from STAT rack first before routine samples
3. Sample Volume Assessment
Using optical boundary detection, samples are assessed to identify the liquid interface and calculate available volume.
- Alerts operators right away if samples are short of volume against test requirements
- Error samples are placed on the dedicated primary samples error rack
4. Decapper
Rotational de-capping mechanism safely removes rubber, plastic, and screw caps while minimizing aerosol exposure and ensuring lab biosafety.
Caps are automatically discarded through a built-in funnel and into a bio-hazard bin.
- Rubber stopper
- Plastic stoppers
- Twist/screw caps
5. Secondary Tube Preparation
To facilitate parallel testing and send-out tests, the system can automate the aliquot of a single primary sample into as many as 15 labeled aliquot tubes, with the choice of up to four different secondary tube types.
- Prints and applies barcode labels on secondary tubes.
6. Aspirating and Aliquoting
The system uses active pressure monitoring through the pipette channel to detect abnormal flow resistance prior to aspiration.
- Automatically flags error samples and sort it for manual processing
- Controlled suction and release pressure measurement can be monitored
- Uses 2,000μL IDS dedicated disposable aliquot tip per primary sample, eliminating cross-contamination and minimize waste.
- Notifies remaining serum volume post-aliquot.
7. Primary Sample Unloading
Completed primary samples are removed from internal track and placed in dedicated rack.
For the ease of each lab operation, the system supports third-party and personality racks of your choice with the ability to configure the sorting logic to best fit your laboratory workflow requirements.
Pre-set configuration using IDS racks
- Configurable sorting of 2 × 50-tube racks
- Sorting groups can be customized in increments of at least 5 samples.
- Flexible set up of more unloading area at the primary sample loading area
8. Aliquot Sample Unloading
Completed secondary samples are removed from internal track and placed in dedicated sensored rack. The system supports third-party racks.
Pre-set configuration using IDS racks
- Configurable sorting of 10 × 10-tube racks, including dedicated error rack
- Sorting groups can be customized in increments of at least 5 samples.
- Flexible set up of more unloading area at the primary sample loading area
Technicians can walk away to work on other priority task and are alerted visually if any specific rack or samples requires manual attention.
- Blue light – Racks are complete
- Blue Flickering light – Attention needed
9. Round-Bottom Tube Feeder
The IDS-CLAS 2800 is equipped with dual independent bulk tube feeder to replenish secondary tube stocks without pausing the system.

10. Conical-Bottom Tube Feeder
The system also features a single pull-out drawer containing dual independent supply channels that allows simultaneous loading of two different conical-bottom tube types.

11. Disposable Pipette Tip Feeder
Loading new disposal tips as needed.
12. Touch Screen Control Panel
A system operating PC with intuitive operator interaction. Offers real-time views of system operation and rack sorting.
2. Barcodes are scanned to confirm receipt and test orders.
4. Primary tubes are decapped. Caps are discarded as biohazard waste.
5. Test-specific secondary tubes are supplied and labels traceable to primary sample are applied.
6. Serum or plasma is aspirated and dispensed using disposable tips.
7. Completed aliquots and primary samples are sorted into designated analyzer racks.
Module Dimensions
1,570mm(W)×850mm(D)×1,500mm(H)
61.8 in. (W) x 33.5 in. (D) x 59.0 in. (H)
Module Weight
434 kg, or 956.8 lbs.
General Power supply
Single-phase 100 volts AC 15A (including line controller PC).
Barcode labeling format
Choice of NW-7, ITF, CODE39, CODE128
Primary Tube
Supports intermixable Tube Types Depending the need of the laboratory – Dimension of 13mm x 75mm, 13mm x 100mm, 16mm x 75mm & 16mm x 100mm
Secondary Aliquot Tube Type
The mechanism of the device can be customized to support the laboratory’s specific needs for secondary tube types.
The system is designed to accommodate either 13mm or 16mm diameter tubes.
Aliquot tip
Maximum Vol of 2,000μL tip using IDS dedicated aliquot tip
Aliquoting precision
Within 3% CV across the entire range. Within 3% CV at 300μL.
Aliquot processing speed or Throughput
Maximum 320 sample/hour (at 300μL)
STAT priority loading
Up to 10 sample tubes in one rack is possible
Specimen loading capacity (Standard Specification)
Primary tube loading :50~100-tube(Determined by the specification.)
Primary tube Unloading :10~290-tube(Determined by the specification.)
Aliquot tube Unloading :10~290-tube (Determined by the specification.)
Aliquot tube Error Unloading :20-tube or more (Determined by the specification.)
Sorting & Unloading functions
Primary tubes: Yes, Aliquot tubes: Yes
Open Automation
Solution
IDS track-based automation systems are designed for open connectivity and have been successfully integrated with over 100 analyzers across 40+ leading IVD manufacturers.
Our systems support multi-disciplinary testing environments as seen below.
Analyzer Connection Types :
Rack-based transfer
Tube-based transfer
Outboard Sampling
Custom connections
Multi-disciplinary
Our systems support multi-disciplinary testing environments as seen below.
Chemistry
Immunoassay
Coagulation
Urine Analysis
Hematology
Molecular
Key Features
Open Connectivity
Integrates across multiple IVD disciplines and analyzers.
Flexible Design
Adapt to any laboratory layout or operational flow.
Scalable Modules
Grow your automation system as your lab’s needs evolve.
Future-Proof System
Designed with upgrade paths and continuous innovation in mind.