Beckman AU480 Chemistry Analyzer
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The Beckman AU480 Chemistry Analyzer, provided by Beckman Coulter
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Refurbished Beckman Coulter AU480 Chemistry Analyzer
Beckman's compact AU chemistry analyzer for small and mid-size hospital labs, rebuilt Down-To-Frame® to original specification. You save up to 70% compared with new and can finance with $0 down.
The Beckman Coulter AU480 runs up to 400 photometric tests an hour, or up to 800 with its ISE module, and keeps 60 photometric tests plus sodium, potassium and chloride programmed on board. It’s a strong main analyzer for small and mid-size hospitals, or a STAT or specialty analyzer for larger labs. Buy it refurbished from Diamond and you save up to 70% compared with a new AU480.
- check_circleSave up to 70% compared with buying a new AU480 and own it outright.
- check_circleKeep 63 tests on board: 60 photometric, plus sodium, potassium and chloride on the AU480 with ISE.
- check_circleRun pediatric and short samples at 1 to 25 µL per test.
- check_circleSet up calibration by scanning a 2-D barcode instead of keying in values.
- check_circleFinance with $0 down, and trade in the analyzer you're replacing to lower your cost.
- check_circleGet an AU480 rebuilt Down-To-Frame® by an FDA-registered, ISO 13485:2016 certified refurbisher, then installed, verified and serviced by our own engineers.
What the Beckman AU480 handles on your bench
The AU480 is a random-access analyzer that measures by spectrophotometry and, with the ISE module, indirect potentiometry. It runs colorimetric, turbidimetric, latex agglutination and homogeneous enzyme immunoassay methods.
Maintenance videos built into the software walk operators through routine tasks at the analyzer.
Which labs buy a refurbished Beckman AU480?
The AU480 is often used as the primary chemistry analyzer in small and mid-size hospitals, and a dedicated STAT or specialty analyzer in larger ones.
Small and mid-size hospital labs. Run routine chemistry and electrolytes on one analyzer, with 22 STAT positions for ED and inpatient samples.
Large labs that need a STAT or specialty analyzer. Move STAT, urine or specialty chemistry off your main line. If that line runs larger Beckman AU analyzers, the AU480 uses the same reagents, and all AU systems give comparable results.
Health systems with satellite labs. Put matching AU480s in your satellite and outreach sites so their reference ranges and reagent inventory line up with the hub.
Labs moving up from an older AU analyzer. Replace an AU400 or similar unit and gain barcode calibration, 63 onboard tests and smaller sample volumes, without changing reagents.
Labs that need a backup. Keep chemistry running while your main analyzer is down for maintenance or repair.
Labs pricing a used AU480. Compare any used unit from another provider with one rebuilt to the frame, installed by our engineers and covered by our field service plans.
Choose your AU480 setup. With or without ISE
The ISE module decides how much of your menu the AU480 covers. Without it, the analyzer runs up to 400 photometric tests an hour. With it, you add sodium, potassium and chloride and reach up to 800 tests an hour.
AU480. Up to 400 photometric tests an hour and 60 photometric tests on board. Fits labs that run electrolytes on a blood gas or standalone electrolyte analyzer.
AU480 with ISE. Up to 800 tests an hour and 63 tests on board, with indirect ISE for sodium, potassium and chloride.
ConfigurationAU480
- Photometric tests/hour
- 400
- Up to (tests/hour)
- 400
- Tests on board
- 60 photometric
- Electrolytes
- None on board
ConfigurationAU480 with ISE
- Photometric tests/hour
- 400
- Up to (tests/hour)
- 800 (600 in ISE-only mode)
- Tests on board
- 60 photometric + Na, K, Cl
- Electrolytes
- Indirect ISE, up to 200 samples/hour
AU480 or Beckman's newer DxC 500 AU?
The Beckman DxC 500 AU is a strong analyzer for the same low- to mid-volume labs. Both analyzers run at roughly the same throughput, and the DxC 500 AU adds onboard guided workflows and HbA1c testing without sample prep. The AU480 gives you the same AU reagents and comparable results on an analyzer your staff may already know, at a lower price.
Fit the AU480 into your lab: floor space, power and water
The AU480 measures 145 cm (57.1 in) wide, 76 cm (29.9 in) deep and 120.5 cm (47.4 in) tall, about 11.9 sq ft of floor before service clearance. It weighs about 420 kg (926 lb), so confirm your floor loading and delivery route before it arrives.
- electrical_servicesSupply 100 to 240 V power. The analyzer draws under 3.5 kVA.
- water_dropPlumb deionized water and a drain.
- lanConnect to your LIS over RS-232C, one-way or bidirectional.
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 145 x 76 x 120.5 cm (57.1 x 29.9 x 47.4 in) |
| Footprint | About 11.9 sq ft, before service clearance |
| Weight | About 420 kg (926 lb) |
| Power | 100 to 240 V, under 3.5 kVA |
| Water | Deionized water, plus a drain |
| Host interface | RS-232C, unidirectional or bidirectional |
Send us your room layout and utilities, and we'll check them against the AU480 before you buy.
Beckman AU480 price: new, used or refurbished
The cost of a new AU480 is usually bundled into a reagent agreement that spreads the analyzer's cost across your per-test pricing. A refurbished AU480 from Diamond costs up to 70% less than new, and you own it outright.
Used AU480s also turn up through brokers, auctions and lab closures, often sold as-is. A low asking price doesn't include the decontamination, wear parts, service visits and validation it takes to get a used analyzer reporting patient results.
What to check before you buy a used AU480
- The year of manufacture and the serial number.
- Whether it has the ISE module, and when the electrodes were last replaced.
- Proof of decontamination.
- Which probes, syringes, seals, tubing and other wear parts were replaced, and when.
- Current calibration and multi-level QC results.
- The software version it runs.
- Whether Beckman's field safety notices for that serial number were completed.
- Who installs it, programs your assays and verifies them.
- Who services it afterward, and whether a warranty or return policy comes with it.
Every refurbished AU480 from Diamond is decontaminated, rebuilt with new wear parts, calibrated and validated with multi-level QC before it leaves our facility, then installed and verified in your lab by our engineers.
What sets your Beckman AU480 price
- The analyzer's year of manufacture.
- Whether it includes the ISE module.
- Installation, assay programming and verification.
- 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 AU480 instead of new?
Why buy a refurbished AU480 from Diamond Diagnostics?
We take each AU480 to the frame, prove it on QC, install it in your lab and service it with our own engineers.
Documented under FDA registration and ISO 13485:2016
We're registered with the FDA, and our US and EU operations hold ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certification. ISO 13485 governs quality management for medical device makers, so every step of your AU480 rebuild is documented and checked by outside auditors.
Ready to report results, with your staff trained
Our engineers set up the AU480 in your lab, program your assays and verify them before your first patient sample. Your operators then get on-site training covering the analyzer and its menu, adding test parameters, preventive maintenance and operator-level troubleshooting.
$0-down financing for your AU480
- Lease or finance up to $2 million.
- Get approved for up to $400,000 with only a credit application.
- Put $0 down and start on low introductory payments.
- Get a fast credit decision, with a broad range of terms.
- Finance shipping and other purchase costs along with the analyzer.
Trade in your current analyzer
We credit the value of the analyzer you're retiring against your AU480. Pickup and freight are on us, and our team handles decommissioning and decontamination, so you skip disposal fees and storage costs.
handymanField service from engineers who know the AU480
Every AU480 we sell qualifies for our field service plans, and so does the AU480 you already own once we qualify it.
- Pick 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.
- Reach engineers who specialize in Beckman AU analyzers by phone or email.
- Order AU wash solution, ISE buffer, photometer lamps, pump tubing and service parts.
Frequently asked questions about the refurbished Beckman AU480
How many tests per hour does the Beckman AU480 run?
Up to 400 photometric tests an hour. With the ISE module, it reaches 800 an hour including sodium, potassium and chloride, or up to 600 an hour in ISE-only mode.
How much does a Beckman AU480 cost?
Beckman prices new AU480s by contract, often inside a reagent agreement. A refurbished AU480 from Diamond costs up to 70% less than new. We price each unit individually, based on its year of manufacture, whether it has the ISE module and the services you add.
Should I buy a used or a refurbished AU480?
A used AU480's condition depends on the last lab and the seller, so ask about decontamination, replaced wear parts, current QC results and who will install and service it. A refurbished AU480 from Diamond is rebuilt to the frame with new wear parts, calibrated and QC-validated, then installed and verified by our engineers.
How many tests can the AU480 keep on board?
63 at once: 60 photometric tests plus sodium, potassium and chloride on ISE units. Beckman offers more than 120 system reagent applications for the AU480.
What's the difference between the AU480 and the AU400?
The AU480 replaced the AU400 line. It keeps the same throughput and AU reagents, and adds master calibration by 2-D barcode, smaller sample volumes, a redesigned interface and room for 63 onboard tests.
Should I buy an AU480 or a DxC 500 AU?
Both run up to 800 tests an hour with ISE. The DxC 500 AU is Beckman's newer analyzer, with guided workflows and no-prep HbA1c testing. The AU480 runs the same AU reagents at a lower price.
Can the AU480 run pediatric samples?
Yes. It aspirates 1 to 25 µL per test in 0.1 µL steps and accepts nested micro sample cups.
Can the AU480 run reagents from other suppliers?
Yes, on tests where your methods allow. It's an open system, so you can set up user-defined applications. Ask us which tests on your menu qualify.
What power and water does the AU480 need?
100 to 240 V power at under 3.5 kVA, plus deionized water and a drain.
What financing is available for a refurbished AU480?
Lease or finance up to $2 million with $0 down and low introductory payments. A credit application alone covers up to $400,000, and you can add shipping to the financed amount.
Will you take my old analyzer as a trade-in?
Yes. We credit its value toward your AU480, and we cover pickup, freight, decommissioning and decontamination.
Do you install the AU480 in my lab?
Yes. Our engineers install it, program and verify your assays, and train your operators on site.
Can you service an AU480 I didn't buy from you?
Yes, once we qualify it. Every AU480 we qualify is eligible for the same field service plans as the ones we sell.
Down-To-Frame Refurbishment Process
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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
Assays
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Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer: | Beckman Coulter |
| Series: | AU |
| CLIA Complexity: | Moderate |
| Sample Types: | Plasma, Urine, Serum |
| Number of Assays: | 89 |
| Maximum Throughput: | 400 tests/hour |
| Sample Size Min: | 1 μL |
| Direct Sample (STAT): | Yes |
| Auto Sample Handling: | Yes |
| Sample Input Type: | Sample Cup Sample Tube |
| Reagent Type: | Liquid |
| Reagent System: | Open |
| Reagent Capacity: | 76 |
| On-Board Refrigeration: | Yes |
| Configuration: | Floor Model |
| Height: | 122 cm (48 in) |
| Width: | 145 cm (57 in) |
| Depth: | 76 cm (30 in) |
| Weight: | 420 kg (924 lb) |
| Water Requirement: | Yes |
| Water OnBoard Supply: | Yes |
| Water Consumption: | 20 (L/hour) |
| Power Supply: | 100 – 240V AC |
| Point Of Care: | No |
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