Aliquot System
The IDS-CLAS 3600 is a high-throughput pre-analytical system engineered to automate and streamline the aliquoting process. Designed for integration into IDS’s Total Laboratory Automation (TLA) system, the IDS-CLAS 3600 eliminates variability and errors from manual handling and helping to boost lab productivity while ensuring precision, safety, and operational continuity.
Optimize Sample Preparation and Benefit from Longer walkaway time
- Automates scanning, accessioning, serum level measurement, decapping, and aliquoting for centrifuged samples
- Accurately determines total available serum volume and aspiration depth before dispensing to minimize waste and prevent cross-contamination
- Dynamically calculates required aliquot volumes based on test orders, preserving primary sample integrity and maximizing downstream efficiency
- Prioritizes STAT samples for expedited handling without disrupting overall throughput
- Dual independent aliquoting areas ensure uninterrupted operation — if one module encounters a fault, the other continues dispensing seamlessly
- Single-sample transport control allows precise handling of each specimen, reaching up to 550 samples/hour throughput
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1. Transport Track Connection - Entry Port
The centrifuged primary sample is transported automatically via IDS transport trak into the aliquot system.
2. Primary Tube Loading Area
Primary Samples are loaded from primary tube rack to system track carrier.
2 x IDS 50-tube racks (100 samples) and 2 x IDS 5-tube rack at the primary sample loading area for STAT and error. samples each.
The barcode is read to confirm the arrival and routing. Error samples are loaded into the Primary sample error rack at the outlet section of the system.
3. STAT Sample Loading Area
Urgent samples can be loaded on the dedicated STAT sample rack while the system is operating. The loading arm will pick up the STAT Sample before going over to pick up the routine samples. Barcodes are scanned to confirm receipt and routing.
Samples with barcode error are sorted into an error rack at the inlet.
4. Blood Clot Detection Area
The interface between the serum and the separating agent in the sample is detected and this data is used during aliquoting.
5. 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 (8).
6. Secondary Aliquot Tube Labeler
The system allows up to 15 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
7. Aliquoting Area
IDS-CLAS 3600 has two aliquoting areas adjacent to each other.If one fails, the system automatically redirects the samples to the other aliquot area to ensure continuous operation.
Depending on the primary sample volume, up to 15 aliquot (secondary) tubes can be dispensed per primary tube by the system.
7. Aliquoting Area
IDS-CLAS 3600 has two aliquoting areas adjacent to each other.If one fails, the system automatically redirects the samples to the other aliquot area to ensure continuous operation.
Depending on the primary sample volume, up to 15 aliquot (secondary) tubes can be dispensed per primary tube by the system.
8. Primary Tube Unloading Area
4 x IDS 50-tube racks (200 samples) and 1x IDS 10-tube rack at the primary samples unloading area.
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/ send-out racks can be configured to sort samples based on various criteria, including test type, priority, or destination analyzer.
Technicians can walk away to work on other priority task and are alerted visually if any specific rack or samples requires manual attention from flickering light colours.
9. Secondary (aliquot) Tube Unloading Area
4 x IDS 50-tube racks (200 samples) and 1x IDS 10-tube rack at the aliquot samples unloading area.
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/ send-out racks can be configured to sort samples based on various criteria, including test type, priority, or destination analyzer.
Technicians can walk away to work on other priority task and are alerted visually if any specific rack or samples requires manual attention from flickering light colours.
10. Transport Track Connection - Exit Port
The system automatically routes samples to the specified analyzer destination via the exit transport track connection.
11. Secondary Tube
Convenient and easy entry point for loading new secondary tubes into the system, while system is still running.
12. Aliquot Tip Supply Station
Continuously load new tips as needed, enhancing efficiency and without stopping the system.
Key Features & Benefits
Instant Notifications for Error and Low-Volume Samples
- Automatically flags low-volume samples and error samples immediately.
- High-Speed Processing: Routine samples are processed with the same efficiency and speed as STAT samples, ensuring rapid turnaround times and optimized workflow.
- Protects primary sample integrity by ensuring optimal volume distribution across all required tests
Maximize walkaway time for operators with up to 420 aliquot sample capacity
- Intelligent racks sorting based on lab workflow criteria like test type, destination analyzer, or STAT priority
- Group sorting in increments of 5 samples enables more efficient sample management.
Process Flow
2. Samples are scanned for receipt and identification, then accessioned into the LIS.
3. Detects the length of clots and data is used for volume calculation in the aliquoter.
4. Primary sample tubes are safely decapped and discarded in bio-hazard bin
5. Secondary Tube Labels Traceable to Primary Sample are Printed and applied on Aliquot Tube
6. Aspirating from Primary Sample and Aliquoting to Secondary Tubes using disposable dispensing tips
Module Dimensions
1,570mm（W）×851mm（D）×1,499mm（H)
61.8 in. (W) x 33.5 in. (D) x 59.0 in. (H)
Module Weight
485 kg, or 1070 lbs
General Power supply
- Main unit: single-phase 200 volts AC 15A,
- Compressor: three-phase 200 volts AC 20A,
- CPU: single-phase 100 volts AC 5A
Bar code labeling format
Choice of NW-7, ITF, CODE39, CODE128
Primary Tube
Supports intermixable Tube Types – Dimension of 13mm x 75mm, 13mm x 100mm, 16mm x 75mm & 16mm x 100mm
Secondary Aliquot Tube
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 550 sample/hour (at 300μL)
STAT priority loading
Up to 5 sample tubes in one rack is possible
Specimen loading capacity (Standard Specification)
- Primary tube loading :100 tubes + 5 STAT tubes
- Primary Tube Unloading :200 tubes + 10 error tubes
- Aliquot tube Unloading :200 tubes + 10 error tubes
Sorting & Unloading functions
Primary tubes: Yes, Aliquot tubes: Yes
The IDS-CLAS 3600 is designed to be interfaced to the following track-based system.
- Achieves high-throughput aliquot processing of up to 550 samples per hour
- IDS Open system supports interoperability with multiple analyzer of a wide-range of IVD vendors
