VITEK® 2 Compact
Fully automated microbial identification system- Increased productivity & safety
- Full traceability
- Rapid results
VITEK® 2 Compact is ideal for Biopharma companies which routinely perform microbial identification. The automated system guarantees excellence and optimizes your workflow.
High performance identification
With its extended database, VITEK® 2 Compact enables to identify a large range of microorganisms
- Optimized workflow : all stages are automated, from reading to the recording of results
- Full traceability : the risk of transcription errors is minimized
- Bar-coded cards
- 21 CFR Part 11 Compliant
- Productivity
- Reduced time to result : from 2 to 18 hours
- Intuitive software : technicians require less training
Advanced Colorimetry Technology™ for microbial identification
The efficiency of the VITEK® 2 Compact system relies on the advanced colorimetry technology : the system reads the latest generation VITEK®test cards – containing 64 wells to ensure accuracy – every 15 minutes using three different wavelengths. With this technique, more data is analyzed, which increases results accuracy.
Key benefits of VITEK® 2 Compact for microbial identification :
- Increased productivity and safety with automation
- Same or next day results
- Highest accuracy bringing confidence in results
- Included in BAM and ISO 7218 compliant
- 21 CFR Part 11 compliant
- AOAC OMA validated (BCL, GP and GN cards)
- Complete Testing Menu
- Supplemental react file available for customized database entries
- Intuitive System and software
- Traceability with bar-coded test cards
VITEK® 2 Compact INSTRUMENT
Dimensions:
Height 60 cm (23.6 in.)
Width 72 cm (28.3 in.)
Depth 68 cm (26.8 in.)
Mass:
Approximately 75 kg (165 Lb)
Electrical Characteristics:
Input voltage:100/120/220/240 VAC at 50/60 Hz
Maximum input current: 5 amps @ 120 VAC or 2.5 amps @ 240 VAC
Nominal input current: 2.5 amps @ 120 VAC or 1.25 amps @ 240 VA
Power : 300 watts nominal, 600 watts peak
Heat: 1025 BTU/HR (nominal)
Power cord: Detachable 3-wire with ground, per IEC 320
General Characteristics:
Cassette: Capacity, cards: 10 cards per cassette
Vacuum (Filler): Minimum level: 0.89 PSIA ±0.06 PSIA
Sealer: Mechanical: stub length 1.25 ± .25 mm
Incubator: Temperature: 35.5 °C ± 1 °C average
Capacity: 30 or 60 cards per Incubator (depending on configuration)