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May 26, 2016

Supporting improved efficiency in urine testing operations
- New release of desktop urine dispensing system -

ARKRAY, Inc. shall release the fully automated urine dispensing system AUTION DISPENSER UD-9440 on Thursday, May 26, 2016. It is a desktop urine dispensing and transportation system which shall support the improved efficiency in urine testing operations in test centers and general hospitals.

The AUTION DISPENSER UD-9440, which shall be released by ARKRAY, Inc. (hereafter 'ARKRAY'), is a desktop urine dispensing and transportation system.

By simply reading the urine cup's barcode and setting the cup into the transportation unit, sample agitation, dispensing into a spitz sample tube and labeling is all carried out automatically. Furthermore, the system connects to the fully automated urine analyzer MAX AX-4060 for transportation, allowing for sample analysis to start automatically. Additionally, it is also possible to adjust the amount of sample dispensed into spitz tubes and the number of tubes as needed, based on the requirements of the requested test.

Although currently there are a significant number of manual processes involved in urinalysis, this system shall serve to cut down the volume of cumbersome operations and improve efficiency in urine testing. At the same time, since the auto-labeling function can prevent samples from getting mixed up, the system shall also contribute toward reducing the risk of medical accidents.

Since successfully developing the world's first automated urine analysis system in 1972, ARKRAY has provided fully automated qualitative urine analyzers, urine test strips and test data management systems to the market for more than 40 years. Moving forward, ARKRAY shall continue to develop products with high added value in the urine testing field, and contribute to the improved efficiency of urine testing.


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Special features

• Space-saving design
Since the system can be installed on the worktop without any need for modification, additional space is not required.

• Connection with qualitative urine testing system*
Possible to connect with the fully automated urine analyzer AUTION MAX AX-4060, improving the efficiency of testing operations.

• Simple operation
By simply reading the urine cup's barcode and setting the cup into the transportation unit, sample agitation, dispensing, labeling and transportation is all carried out automatically.

• Prevents mix-up of samples
Mix-ups of samples are prevented through the auto-labeling function.

Terminology

* Qualitative urine testing
Urinalysis is divided into qualitative urine testing, which is conducted as a provisional examination using urine test strips, and urine sediment testing, which measures formed components in urine such as cells and bacteria. With qualitative urine testing conditions such as proteinuria, urinary sugar and occult blood are measured.

Overview of AUTION DISPENSER UD-9440

Name Fully automated urine dispensing system AUTION DISPENSER UD-9440
Release date May 26, 2016 (Thu)
Specifications
   Dispensing target Urine
   Processing speed Approx. 150 samples / hour (with no sample agitation)
   Dispensing amount 2-12mL (setting possible for each 1mL)
   No. of dispenses 1-5 tubes can be set for each sample
   Req. sample amount Approx. 52mL in cup (when using cup of height 80mm)
   No. of spitz tubes Max 150 tubes (placed on side sampler)
   No. of sample cups 5-10 cups (changeable based on length of cup transportation unit)
   Sample container Sample cup, spitz tube
   Label printer spec Direct thermal type
   Label size 50×30mm
   Barcode Code39, NW-7, JAN13, JAN8, ITF, Code128
   Operating conditions Temp: 10 to 30℃, humidity: 30 to 60% RH (no condensation)
   External output RS-232C, Ethernet (optional)
   Operating conditions Temp: 10 to 30℃, humidity: 30 to 60% RH (no condensation)
   Connected device AX-4060
   Dimensions 1,050(W) × 930(D) × 720(H) mm (not inc. cup transportation unit)
   Weight Main unit: approx. 86kg, Side sampler: approx. 8kg,
Cup transportation unit: approx. 22kg
   Power supply AC100V 50/60Hz
   Power consumption Max 360VA

This product will be sold through ARKRAY Marketing, Inc.

ARKRAY Marketing, Inc. is ARKRAY, Inc.'s marketing supervision entity in Japan