Abbott Architect c8000 Chemistry Analyzer
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The Abbott Architect c8000 Chemistry Analyzer, provided by Abbott Diagnostics
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Refurbished Abbott Architect c8000 Chemistry Analyzer
Abbott's high-throughput Architect chemistry analyzer, rebuilt Down-To-Frame® to original specification. Cost up to 70% below new, with financing from $0 down.
The Abbott Architect c8000 runs photometric, turbidimetric and ICT electrolyte testing at up to 1,200 tests an hour, from 215 samples and up to 121 refrigerated reagent positions. It shares its software, sample carriers and reagent cartridges with every Architect analyzer. Buy it refurbished from Diamond and you pay up to 70% less than new for an analyzer rebuilt to the frame.
- check_circlePay up to 70% less than you would for a new Architect c8000.
- check_circleLoad 215 samples through the Robotic Sample Handler and sample carousel, with 35 priority positions for STAT work.
- check_circleKeep up to 121 refrigerated reagent positions loaded, plus the ICT module for sodium, potassium and chloride.
- check_circlePair it with an Architect i2000SR to build a ci8200.
- check_circleFinance up to $2 million with $0 down, and trade in the analyzer you're replacing to lower the price.
- check_circleGet a c8000 rebuilt Down-To-Frame® by an FDA-registered, ISO 13485:2016 certified refurbisher, then installed, verified and serviced by our own engineers.
How the Abbott Architect c8000 chemistry analyzer runs your menu
The c8000 measures photometric, turbidimetric and potentiometric assays on one floor-standing analyzer, controlled from Abbott's System Control Center. It loads samples two ways, through the Robotic Sample Handler and through a sample carousel. Abbott uses identical technology, reagents and assay protocols across the Architect family, so a c8000 reports results equivalent to any other Architect chemistry analyzer.
Architect c8000 throughput compared with the c4000, c16000 and Alinity c
The c8000 runs up to 1,200 tests an hour from a 215-sample load. That puts it between the Architect c4000 at 800 and the Architect c16000 at 1,800, and just below the Alinity c at 1,350.
- Choose the c8000 when your volume outgrows a c4000 but stays within 1,200 tests an hour, and you run Architect elsewhere in your lab or plan a ci8200.
- Choose the c4000 when 800 tests an hour covers your volume and floor space is tight. It needs about 42% less floor than a c8000.
- Choose the c16000 when you need up to 1,800 tests an hour on the same 79 x 49 in footprint and can supply more than twice the water, up to 54 L an hour.
- Choose the Alinity c when you want Abbott's current chemistry platform, up to 1,350 tests an hour on about 15 sq ft.
The c8000's rating counts each sodium, potassium and chloride result from the ICT module as a test, so your real hourly output depends on how much of your menu is electrolytes.
| Spec | Architect c4000 | Architect c8000 | Architect c16000 | Alinity c |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum throughput | Up to 800 tests/hour | Up to 1,200 tests/hour | Up to 1,800 tests/hour | Up to 1,350 tests/hour |
| Sample capacity | 100 | 215 | 215 | 150 |
| Refrigerated reagent positions | Up to 90, plus ICT | Up to 121, plus ICT | Up to 130, plus ICT | Up to 70, plus ICT |
| H x W x D | 49 x 63 x 36 in | 48 x 79 x 49 in | 48 x 79 x 49 in | 53 x 47 x 46 in |
| Footprint | 15.6 sq ft | 26.9 sq ft | 26.9 sq ft | 15.0 sq ft |
| Weight | 1,132 lb | 1,425 lb | 1,545 lb | 1,570 lb |
| Water | 15 L/hr normal, 25 L/hr max | 25 L/hr normal | Up to 54 L/hr normal | 27 L/hr average, under 30 L/hr max |
| Heat output | 3,050 BTU/hr | 3,400 BTU/hr | 4,730 BTU/hr | Average 2,005 BTU/hr |
Run the c8000 alone or as an Architect ci8200
The c8000 works as a standalone chemistry analyzer. Join it to an Architect i2000SR and the pair becomes a ci8200, running chemistry and immunoassay from one System Control Center.
Standalone c8000. Run up to 1,200 chemistry tests an hour from 215 samples and up to 121 refrigerated reagent positions.
Architect ci8200. Run up to 1,400 tests an hour, 1,200 chemistry and 200 immunoassay, with 365 samples and 146 refrigerated reagent positions onboard.
Your analyzer plus a refurbished partner. Already own an i2000SR or a c8000? We'll supply and install the other half of the ci8200.
A second c8000 for redundancy. Put a second c8000 beside the one you run, so chemistry keeps going during maintenance or a repair. Both take the same reagent cartridges and sample carriers.
ConfigurationArchitect c8000
- Up to (tests/hour)
- 1,200
- Sample capacity
- 215
- Refrigerated reagent positions
- 121, plus ICT
- H x W x D
- 48 x 79 x 49 in (121.9 x 200.6 x 124.5 cm)
- Weight
- 1,425 lb (646.4 kg)
ConfigurationArchitect i2000SR
- Up to (tests/hour)
- 200
- Sample capacity
- 135
- Refrigerated reagent positions
- 25
- H x W x D
- 48 x 61 x 49 in (121.9 x 154.9 x 124.5 cm)
- Weight
- 1,081 lb (490.3 kg)
ConfigurationArchitect ci8200
- Up to (tests/hour)
- 1,400
- Sample capacity
- 365
- Refrigerated reagent positions
- 146, plus ICT
- H x W x D
- 48 x 127 x 49 in (121.9 x 322.6 x 124.5 cm)
- Weight
- 2,447 lb (1,109.9 kg)
Plan floor space, power and water for your Architect c8000
The c8000 measures 122 cm (48 in) tall, 201 cm (79 in) wide and 125 cm (49 in) deep, about 26.9 sq ft of floor, and weighs 646 kg (1,425 lb). A ci8200 extends the run to 323 cm (127 in) wide, so reserve that width if you expect to add an i2000SR.
- electrical_servicesSupply AC power at 180 to 264 V, 47 to 63 Hz, on a 20 A circuit.
- water_dropPlumb deionized water for about 25 L (6.6 gal) an hour in normal operation.
- thermostatSize your HVAC for about 3,400 BTU an hour from the analyzer in running mode, plus up to 389 BTU an hour from the System Control Center.
- lanConnect to your LIS over a bidirectional RS-232 serial interface with host query.
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Power | AC 180 to 264 V, 47 to 63 Hz, 20 A |
| Water | Deionized, 25 L/hr (6.6 gal/hr) in normal operation |
| Heat output | 3,400 BTU/hr in running mode, plus up to 389 BTU/hr for the System Control Center |
| Host interface | Bidirectional RS-232 serial, host query option |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 48 x 79 x 49 in (121.9 x 200.6 x 124.5 cm) |
| Weight | 1,425 lb (646.4 kg) |
Send us your room layout and utilities, and we'll confirm the c8000 fits before you commit.
Which labs buy a refurbished Abbott Architect c8000?
The c8000 fits labs that need up to 1,200 chemistry tests an hour and want to stay on Architect.
Hospital core labs on Architect. Add or replace chemistry capacity on the platform your methods and staff already run.
Labs outgrowing a c4000. Gain 400 tests an hour without changing software, reagent cartridges or sample carriers.
Labs replacing an older Architect chemistry analyzers. Swap in a rebuilt unit and keep the workflows your techs know.
Labs that need a backup chemistry analyzer. Keep testing while your main Architect analyzer is down for maintenance or repair.
Labs shopping for a used c8000. Compare any used unit with one rebuilt to the frame, installed by our engineers and eligible for our field service plans.
Abbott Architect c8000 price: new, used or refurbished
New c8000 systems are sold through contracts, often inside a reagent agreement that spreads the analyzer's cost over your per-test pricing. Diamond prices each refurbished c8000 individually, because year of manufacture and configuration vary from unit to unit. Whichever one fits your lab, you pay up to 70% less than new and own it outright.
Used c8000s also come up for sale through brokers, auctions and lab closures. Before you compare a used unit's price with a refurbished one, add what it will cost you to get the used unit reporting patient results.
Questions to ask before you buy a used c8000
- What year was it manufactured?
- Has it been decontaminated, and can the seller document it?
- Which probes, syringes, seals, tubing and other wear parts were replaced, and when?
- Does it pass calibration and multi-level QC today, and can you see the results?
- What software version does it run?
- How many determinations are left on the ICT module?
- Who installs it, programs your assays and verifies them?
- Who services it once it's running, and what does that cost?
Every refurbished c8000 from Diamond is decontaminated, rebuilt with new wear parts, calibrated and validated with multi-level QC before it leaves our facility. Our engineers then install it and verify your assays on site.
What sets the price of your c8000
- The analyzer's year of manufacture.
- Whether you buy a standalone c8000 or pair with additional units.
- Installation, assay programming and verification in your lab.
- Operator training.
- The service plan you choose.
- Freight and rigging to your site.
- The trade-in value of the analyzer you're retiring.
Why buy a refurbished c8000 instead of new?
Why buy a refurbished Abbott Architect c8000 from Diamond Diagnostics?
We rebuild the c8000, install it in your lab and service it afterward, with our own engineers at every stage.
FDA-registered and ISO 13485:2016 certified
We're registered with the FDA, and our facilities in the US and the EU are certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016. ISO 13485 is the quality management standard medical device manufacturers work to, and an outside registrar audits us against both.
Installation, assay verification and training
Our engineers set up the c8000, program your assays and verify them in your lab. After installation, your operators can take on-site training on the instrument and menu, adding parameters, preventive maintenance and first-line troubleshooting, with an hour of Q&A at the end.
Finance your c8000 with $0 down
- Finance or lease up to $2 million.
- Apply for up to $400,000 with a credit application alone.
- Put $0 down and start with low introductory payments.
- Get a fast credit decision and choose from a broad range of terms.
- Roll shipping and other purchase costs into the financing.
Trade in the analyzer you're replacing
Moving off an older Architect or another chemistry system? We'll buy it and credit its value toward your c8000. Our team handles the deinstallation, decontamination, pickup and freight, so the old analyzer leaves your lab without a disposal bill.
handymanField service from Diamond engineers
Every c8000 we sell is eligible for our field service plans, and so is any c8000 we qualify, wherever you bought it.
- Choose Platinum for next-day response and 24/7 phone support, or step down through Gold and Silver to Bronze, with first-available scheduling.
- Schedule preventive maintenance to the manufacturer's intervals at a fixed cost, planned around your lab's hours.
- Call or email clinical engineers who specialize in your model.
- Book assay programming, relocation, decommissioning and decontamination as you need them.
Frequently asked questions about the Abbott Architect c8000
How many tests per hour does the Abbott Architect c8000 run?
Up to 1,200 tests an hour from a 215-sample load, counting photometric, turbidimetric and ICT electrolyte results.
How much does an Abbott Architect c8000 cost?
Abbott prices a new c8000 by contract, often inside a reagent agreement. A refurbished c8000 from Diamond costs up to 70% less than new. We price each unit individually, based on its year of manufacture, whether you buy it standalone or as a ci8200, and which services you add.
Should I buy a used or a refurbished Architect c8000?
A used c8000's condition depends on the seller, so ask about decontamination, replaced wear parts, current QC results and who will install and service it. A refurbished c8000 from Diamond is rebuilt to the frame with new wear parts, calibrated and QC-validated, then installed and verified by our engineers and eligible for our field service plans.
What's the difference between the Architect c8000 and c4000?
The c4000 tops out at 800 tests an hour and holds 100 samples. The c8000 reaches 1,200 tests an hour with 215 samples and up to 121 reagent positions. Both run identical Architect software, reagents and assay protocols.
What's the difference between the Architect c8000 and c16000?
The c16000 runs up to 1,800 tests an hour on the same 79 x 49 in footprint, with up to 130 reagent positions. It also uses up to 54 L of water an hour, against about 25 L for the c8000.
Should I buy an Architect c8000 or an Alinity c?
The Alinity c is Abbott's current chemistry platform, running up to 1,350 tests an hour on about 15 sq ft, with the option to add modules. The c8000 keeps you on Architect, with the results, reagents and training your lab already has.
Can I turn my c8000 into an Architect ci8200?
Yes. We pair a refurbished i2000SR with your c8000 and install them together as a ci8200, which runs up to 1,400 tests an hour.
Can the c8000 run non-Abbott reagents?
On certain tests, yes, where your methods allow. Ask us which tests on your menu qualify.
What power and water does the c8000 need?
AC power at 180 to 264 V and 47 to 63 Hz on a 20 A circuit, plus about 25 L (6.6 gal) of deionized water an hour.
What financing is available for a refurbished c8000?
Lease or finance up to $2 million with $0 down and low introductory payments. A credit application alone covers up to $400,000, and shipping can go into the financed amount.
Will you take my current analyzer as a trade-in?
Yes. We buy the analyzer you're replacing, credit its value toward your c8000, and handle deinstallation, decontamination, pickup and freight.
Do you install the c8000 and train our staff?
Yes. Our engineers install it and program and verify your assays before you run patient samples. On-site operator training is available after installation.
Can you service a c8000 we bought from someone else?
Yes. Once we qualify it, it's eligible for the same field service plans as the c8000s we sell.
Can I get Architect c8000 reagents from Diamond?
Yes. Reagents and consumables for the c8000 are available through Diamond Diagnostics.
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Every analyzer undergoes a systemized, rigorous and unique Down-To-Frame® Refurbishment process to rebuild each analyzer to its original specification and intended use.
Disassembly & Decommission
- System decommissioned from laboratory and decontaminated
- Preliminary inspection of functionality
- System disassembled Down-To-Frame®
Aesthetic Restoration
- All outer covers, chassis and internal surfaces stripped, sand blasted and prepared for painting
- All prepared surfaces primed and painted with 3 part compound, color matched automotive quality paint
- All original logos and signage are replaced in original appearance
Refurbishment & Reassembly
- All mechanical, pneumatic, electronic assemblies disassembled, cleaned, restored, verified and reassembled, replaced where needed
- Disposable components replaced with new components
- New components include: tubing, fittings, syringes, seals, check valves, probes, reagent lines, waste assemblies and similar items
- System completely reassembled into its original condition in accordance to protocol and established specifications
Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
- Assembly Functions & System errors assessed, troubleshooting and repair conducted
- Full system diagnostic testing conducted
- System successfully calibrated with certified calibrator materials to ensure proper functionality
Performance Validation
- Rigorous Multi-Level Quality Control testing conducted on established parameters using certified control material
- Specific parameter testing available upon request
- System checked for power stability, software revisions and other upgrades
Final Packing
- Required peripherals for operation refurbished or provided new as needed
- System properly flushed, drained, protected and prepared for storage
- System professionally crated with heat-treated and non-coniferous wood for international transit
Performance & Configuration
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Technical Specifications
| Private Labeled by: | Toshiba Medical (now Canon Medical Systems) |
| Private Label Source Model: | TO-C8000 |
| Series: | Architect |
| CLIA Complexity: | Moderate |
| Sample Types: | CSF, Plasma, Urine, Serum, Whole Blood |
| Number of Assays: | 81 |
| Maximum Throughput: | 1200 tests/hour |
| Sample Size Min: | 1.5 μL |
| Direct Sample (STAT): | Yes |
| Auto Sample Handling: | Yes |
| Sample Input Type: | Sample Cup Sample Tube |
| Reagent Type: | Liquid |
| Reagent System: | Partial Open |
| Reagent Capacity: | 121 |
| On-Board Refrigeration: | Yes |
| Configuration: | Floor Model |
| Water Requirement: | Yes |
| Water OnBoard Supply: | No |
| Water Consumption: | 25 (L/hour) |
| Power Supply: | 110V-220V |
| Point Of Care: | No |
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