Description
The Beckman Coulter DxH 560 Hematology Analyzer adds a 50-tube autoloader to the low-volume DxH platform, so growing laboratories load a full rack and walk away. Continuous on-the-fly loading keeps new racks moving while autonomous daily cleaning and startup remove the morning routine from the technologist's list. It is walkaway automation sized for benches that still run modest daily volumes.
- 50-tube autoloader – continuous feed with on-the-fly loading while runs continue
- Autonomous daily maintenance – automated cleaning and startup minimize hands-on time
- 17 µL sample volume – micro-sampling for routine and limited collections
- Three reagents – a compact reagent set keeps consumable management simple
Walkaway Autoloader Hematology for Growing Laboratories
Manual one-tube-at-a-time loading caps how much a small laboratory can grow. The autoloader on this system holds up to 50 tubes with continuous feed, and technologists add tubes on the fly without pausing the run. Closed tube throughput reaches 55 samples per hour and open tube mode reaches 60, so stat specimens still get priority handling when they arrive.
Beckman Coulter engineered the platform to run with minimal attention. Autonomous daily cleaning and startup prepare the analyzer before the shift begins, and the manufacturer rates reliability at less than one service call per year. Onboard storage holds 30,000 patient records, extended quality control lives on the system, and integrated data management supports specimen records and customizable decision rules.
Features and Benefits
Autoloader and Sampling
- Continuous feed autoloader – 50 tube capacity with on-the-fly loading during active runs
- Dual sampling modes – closed tube at 55 samples per hour and open tube at 60 samples per hour
- Micro-volume aspiration – 17 µL per sample protects limited specimens
Automation and Reliability
- Autonomous daily cleaning – startup and cleaning cycles run without technologist intervention
- Reliability rating – Beckman Coulter states less than one service call per year
- Extended onboard QC – quality control data stays on the analyzer for review
Data and Security
- Integrated workstation – built-in monitor and keyboard with specimen data management
- Patient record storage – 30,000 patient records held onboard
- Information safeguards – protects patient health information in the data management system
Product Specifications
Performance
- Throughput: 55 samples per hour closed tube, 60 samples per hour open tube
- Sampling Mode: Autoloader with 50 tube continuous feed, open tube mode
- Sample Volume: 17 µL
- Parameters: WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW-SD, RDW-CV, PLT, MPV, plus the five-part differential NE, LY, MO, EO and BA in percent and absolute counts
Physical and Power
- Dimensions: 500 mm W x 440 mm H x 460 mm D (19.7 in x 17.3 in x 18.1 in)
- Weight: 22.0 kg (48.5 lb)
- Data Storage: 30,000 patient records
Ordering Information
- Manufacturer: Beckman Coulter
- Packaging: 1 each
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Why Laboratories Choose the DxH 560
The DxH 560 serves low to mid-volume laboratories whose benches are busy enough that manual loading has become the bottleneck. Its autoloader and autonomous upkeep convert technologist minutes into walkaway time while keeping the compact series footprint.
- Walkaway capacity – a 50 tube queue processes routine batches while staff handle other bench work
- Unattended readiness – autonomous startup and cleaning mean the analyzer is prepared when the shift starts
- Dependable uptime – a differentiator in this class, the manufacturer rates the system at less than one service call per year
- Room to grow – throughput and automation headroom absorb rising volumes without a platform change
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the autoloader work?
The autoloader holds up to 50 tubes in a continuous feed arrangement. Tubes load on the fly during a run, so technologists add specimens without stopping the batch.
What throughput should we expect?
Closed tube sampling runs at 55 samples per hour and open tube sampling at 60 samples per hour. Actual pace depends on the mix of routine and stat work.
What daily maintenance is required?
Daily cleaning and startup are autonomous, so the analyzer prepares itself with minimal hands-on steps. Extended quality control is stored onboard for review.
How much sample volume does it use?
Each aspiration uses 17 microliters of whole blood. That micro-volume suits routine adult draws and smaller collections alike.
How reliable is the platform?
Beckman Coulter rates the analyzer at less than one service call per year. The rating reflects the simplified fluidics and three reagent design.
Does it include a workstation?
Yes, an integrated monitor and keyboard are built into the system. Specimen data management and 30,000 patient records are handled onboard.
