Description
The Beckman Coulter DxH 900-2 Hematology Analyzer pairs two DxH 900 analyzers in a single workcell configuration rated at 200 samples per hour. Beckman Coulter's workcell specification defines the DxH 900-2 as two DxH 900 units working as one line, sharing the VCS 360 and DataFusion measurement platform. It is the step core laboratories take when a single flagship analyzer no longer covers peak demand.
- Two-analyzer configuration – defined by the manufacturer's workcell specification as 2 DxH 900 units
- 200 samples per hour – combined throughput for peak core laboratory demand
- Shared VCS 360 platform – identical characterization and flagging across both analyzers
- Full shared menu – CBC, differential with NRBC, reticulocytes and body fluids on the line
Two-Analyzer Hematology Workcell for Peak Core Laboratory Volume
When morning draws stack up faster than one analyzer clears them, the answer is parallel capacity on a single line. This configuration doubles the DxH 900's throughput to 200 samples per hour while keeping one reagent ecosystem, one control program and one flagging logic across the workcell. Specimens distribute across both analyzers, so a service event on one unit degrades capacity instead of stopping the line.
Each analyzer in the pair carries the full DxH 900 measurement stack: Enhanced Coulter Principle counting, VCS 360 near native-state characterization and DataFusion flagging. Reticulocyte indices and body fluid counts for cerebrospinal, serous and synovial specimens report from the same workcell. The combined footprint spans 152.1 cm wide per the manufacturer's workcell specification, with combined weight of 508 kg excluding reagents.
Features and Benefits
Configuration
- Manufacturer defined pairing – the workcell specification lists the DxH 900-2 as 2 DxH 900 analyzers
- Combined throughput – 200 samples per hour across the two units
- Capacity resilience – parallel units keep the line running during single-unit service
Measurement Platform
- VCS 360 with DataFusion – identical characterization on both analyzers for consistent flagging
- Enhanced Coulter Principle – the manufacturer's most accurate and precise Coulter implementation
- Advanced flagging – targets technologist review on confirmed exceptions
Test Menu and Supplies
- Complete hematology menu – CBC, differential with NRBC and reticulocyte indices
- Body fluid analysis – RBC and TNC for cerebrospinal, serous and synovial fluids
- Shared consumables – one DxH reagent, control and calibrator program serves both analyzers
Product Specifications
Performance
- Configuration: 2 DxH 900 analyzers in one workcell
- Throughput: 200 samples per hour
- Parameters: CBC parameters WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW-SD, RDW-CV, PLT and MPV, a differential with NRBC, reticulocyte results RET, RET#, MRV and IRF, and body fluid RBC and TNC results for cerebrospinal, serous and synovial fluids
Physical and Power
- Dimensions: 152.1 cm W (59.88 in) x 174 cm H (68.5 in) x 82.80 cm D (32.6 in) per manufacturer workcell specification
- Weight: 508 kg (1,120 lb) excluding reagents
Ordering Information
- Manufacturer: Beckman Coulter
- Packaging: 1 each
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Why Laboratories Choose the DxH 900-2
The DxH 900-2 suits core laboratories whose peak volume has outgrown one analyzer but whose quality program depends on a single consistent platform. Doubling capacity inside the DxH ecosystem avoids retraining staff or splitting controls across vendors.
- Peak demand coverage – 200 samples per hour absorbs morning surges without backlog
- One quality program – shared reagents, controls and flagging logic keep results consistent across the line
- Graceful degradation – a differentiator over a single larger unit, one analyzer can service while the other keeps reporting
- Platform continuity – staff already trained on the DxH 900 run the workcell without a new learning curve
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is the DxH 900-2 configuration?
Beckman Coulter's workcell specification defines the DxH 900-2 as two DxH 900 analyzers combined in one workcell. Combined throughput is rated at 200 samples per hour.
How much space does the workcell need?
The manufacturer lists the configuration at 152.1 cm wide, 174 cm high and 82.80 cm deep. Combined weight is 508 kg excluding reagents, so floor loading and service clearance belong in the installation plan.
Do both analyzers run the full menu?
Yes, each unit carries the DxH 900 menu of CBC, differential with nucleated red blood cells, reticulocyte indices and body fluid counts. Flagging logic and characterization are identical across the pair.
What happens if one analyzer needs service?
The second analyzer continues reporting results at single-unit throughput while the first is serviced. That parallel design is the core resilience benefit of the two-analyzer configuration.
Which consumables does the workcell use?
Both analyzers share the Coulter DxH series reagents, 6C Cell Control and S-CAL calibrator program. A single supply chain serves the whole workcell.
Is this a slidemaker configuration?
No, the DxH 900-2 designation covers the two-analyzer workcell itself. Beckman Coulter offers slidemaker stainer combinations under separate workcell designations.
