Procleix Panther System

The Procleix Panther system combines full automation with versatility and smart operations for efficient NAT processing of blood and plasma. More donations are tested every year* with a Procleix system than any other.
*Grifols, data on file, November 2022.

Main benefits:

Smart design;
Quickly access reportable results while maximizing lab space and minimizing operator interaction.
Simple operation;
Streamline operations with quick and easy installation and training, user-friendly software and automated maintenance.
Versatile capabilities;
Maximize workflow flexibility with continuous loading samples and full solution integrations.
Sample
throughput
  • Standard: 3.5 hr to first result; 5 results every 5 min thereafter
  • IDT: 275 results in 8 hr; 500 results in 12 hr
Sample
capacity		   120 sample tubes (15 tubes per rack x 8 racks; with continuous sample loading ability)
Sample barcode

types

   Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 (ISBT 128), NW7, Interleaved 2 of 5, Codabar, JAN-13, UPC
Reagent
capacity
  • 1 reagent kit per lane
  • 4 lanes available to load any combination of assay reagents
  • 2000 test on-board capacity
  • Continuous reagent kit loading ability
Waste
capacity		   Process 750 tests before unloading liquid and solid waste
Dimensions
(W x D x H)
  • Instrument: 122 x 81.5 x 175 cm (48 x 32 x 69 in)
  • UPS (optional): 21.4 x 41.0 x 32.5 cm (8.4 x 161.1 x 12.8 in)

Note: touchscreen monitor adds 45.5 cm (18 in) to width
Clearance
requirements
  • Width: 183 cm, minimum (6 ft; recommended space is 244 cm [8 ft])
  • Vertical: 198 cm (6.5 ft)
  • Front: 91.4 cm (3 ft)

Note: touchscreen monitor adds 45.5 cm (18 in) to width
Weight
  • Instrument: 363 kg (800 lb)
  • UPS: 34.5 kg (76 lb)
Voltage
  • Instrument: 100-240 VAC (±10%; single phase)
  • UPS: 110 V-20 amp circuit (dedicated), specified to operate at a minimum of 15 amps (dedicated)
  • UPS: 220 V-10 amp circuit (dedicated), specified to operate at 7.5 amps (dedicated)
Frequency   50/60 Hz, single phase
Power   Instrument and ancillaries: 1400 W (peak; 13 amps @ 100 VAC, 5.4 amps @ 240 VAC)
Operational
temperature		   15-30°C (59-86°F)
Operational
humidity		   20-85% (relative, non-condensing)
Operational
altitude		   ≤2000 m (6562 ft; above sea-level)
Heat
dissipation		   550 W (1878 BTU/hr; during steady state)
Drain output   None; waste fluids drain to removable containers
Noise output   <70 dBA