I & S - Laboratory Equipment

I & S, an Italian diagnostic company founded in 1997, offers worldwide its range of laboratory equipment such as clinical chemistry analyzers, hematology cell counters, coagulation and ESR instruments, flame photometers and micro plate readers, washers and incubator stirrers. Our factory and sales office are located near Florence. Each step of the manufacturing process is executed with accuracy, profound knowledge and long time experience. Our instruments are user friendly and reliable partners for your lab. We are available to sell on OEM basis.

Thanks to its consolidated structure I & S has the possibility of directly verifying the development and realization of each project, thus giving a complete service to its clients. I & S offers its customers the training and updating of the technical staff who will support the products. Together with perfect knowledge of products and equipment, punctual and precise technical service, constant availability of information concerning instruments and procedures, we assure satisfactory order facility and shortest possible delivery time.

Diagnostics is the basis of every medical approach. I & S is concentrating all efforts on planning and realization of standard laboratories in order to propose the most appropriate solutions: a laboratory complete in all details, equipped with instruments and accessories chosen by a versatile team in charge of a continuous technical up-dating.

I&S complies to ISO standards. The procedures regard Quality Management System, Management Responsibility, Resource Management and Product Realization. The improved and smooth ISO Certified Quality System enables our company to meet the new market requirements. Products are internationally CE certified.

      ISO 9001 from CISQ     ISO 9001 from IQNET     ISO 14001 from CISQ     ISO 14001 from IQNET


Clinical Chemistry

DV-110

Clinical Chemistry Analyzer up to 120 tests/hour

This automatic system for routine clinical chemistry tests offers high productivity at maximum convenience. Equipped with reagent level sensor, it has 27 positions for reagents and 64 for samples, standards and controls. Upon request, a refrigerated version is available.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Type of Analysis End Point, Kinetic, Fixed time, Bi-chromatic, Bi-reagent and Multistandard, Immunoturbidimetric
Reagent plate 27 positions
Speed 120 tests/hour
Reagents Open system
System Microsoft Windows® XP Operating System
Advanced Multitask software When testing, user can edit the next program
Autozero Automatic auto-zero for all the filters
Reaction plate 96 positions on incubator
Languages Italian, English, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese
OPTICAL GROUP:  
Long life halogen lamp  
Precision interferential filters ± 2 nm
340-405-505-546-578-630-700 nm + 1 free position
Reading accuracy ±1%
DILUTER:  
Precision syringe max.cap. 1000 µl
Accuracy ±0,5%
Min. reagent volume usage 400 µl
INCUBATOR temperature 37°C ±0,1°C
Dimensions Length 71 cm x width 62 cm x height 36 cm
Weight Kg 38
Power supply 110/220 AC 50-60 Hz

Clinical Chemistry

DV-30

Clinical Chemistry Analyzer


Powerful features in a compact unit for absorbance, concentration, kinetic, fixed time and end point

DV-30 is a compact, easy to use and reliable system for clinical chemistry analyses. The instrument stores up to 50 different test programs which can be recalled by keyboard at any time. Equipped with built-in 6 positions thermostat at 37°C and serial RS232 output for printer and computer, DV-30 has been designed to perform all basic clinical chemistry and some hematology tests. The open system makes it possible to use either single cuvettes with pre-filled reagent for rapid and practical performance or traditional reagents in flasks for laboratory routine. Six interferential filters (340-405-505-546-578-630 nm) assure reliable and repeatable measurements (2 free positions). Calculation is performed automatically so that results are displayed directly in the required measuring unit.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Operation modes Absorbance, concentration, kinetic, fixed time and end point
Wavelength range 6 standard interference filters 340, 405, 505, 546, 578, 630 nm
Bandpass Less than 8 nm
Range 0 to + 2,000 O.D. units
Photometric accuracy ± 2% 0 to 2000 O.D.
Photometric linearity Better than 2%
Reproducibility ± 1 digit
Temperature 37°C ± 0,2°C
Cuvette incubator 6 positions
Storage capacity 50 test programs
Printer Built-in
Dimensions Length 29 cm x width 23 cm x height 12 cm
Weight Kg 4
Power supply 220V AC; 50 Hz

Clinical Chemistry

DV-60

Biochemistry Analyzer with Touch Screen


- Touch screen with integrated alphanumeric keyboard.
- Multilingual capability, up to 6 different languages.
- 200 programmable tests.
- Intelligent work list management
- Patient archive
- 1000 results storing capability
- Connection to PC.
- Patient name length 16 characters.
- Sample repetition
- Each test handles 3 different QC values (Quality Control)
- Built-in eight position incubation block
- Integrated pump and flow cell
- Internal pre-adjusted Peltier element at 25°C, 30°C, 37°C
- Personalizable aspiration features
- 16 different QC values storage
- 25 QC archives with 100 results.
- Results shown on graphic display and printed on paper by built-in printer.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Graphic Display 320x240 (1/4 of VGA)
Patient name length 16 characters
Max test storage 1000 tests
External interface PS2 external keyboard (connection on rear side of instrument) - RS232
Light source Halogen lamp –12V, 20W
Photo detector Silicion based (range 300-1000nm)
Wavelength 340nm-630nm
Wavelength selection Automatic via 8-position filter wheel; 6 standard interference filters: 340nm, 405nm, 505nm, 546nm, 578nm, 630nm. Two free for optional filters.
Photometric Range 0-2.5 O.D.
Temperature control Peltier elements, 25°C, 30°C and 37°C.
Flow cell system 32 uL flow cell with 10mm light path, interchangeable with disposable macro, semi-micro, or special optical glass cuvettes.
Reading time 1-999 seconds
Incubation time 5-999 seconds
Reaction volume 500 uL per test
Printer Graphic, 24 characters per line
Printing sort Batch, profile, QC print, Levy Jennings graph curves, Westgard rules
Dimensions Length 33 cm x width 34 cm x height 18 cm
Weight Kg 8.5
Power supply 110/220 AC; 50-60 Hz

Coagulation

DV-Clot

Single-Channel Coagulometer

DV-Clot is a single-channel coagulometer, fully controlled by built-in microprocessor and designed to perform all routine tests such as PT, aPTT, Fibrinogen and clotting factors. It has a 37°C dry incubation block with 18 samples capacitiy.

DV-Clot operates with an automatic counter which starts when the starter reagent is added to the sample and stops once the clot is formed. Results are both printed and displayed in seconds, percentage or concentration. PT data are printed with RATIO and INR value; all programs are stored with personalized parameters.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Measuring system Photometric
Light source Tungsten
Incubation Temperature controlled 37°C ±0,2°C capacity for 18 cuvettes and 1 reagent bottle
Data entry By keyboard
Display 4 digits (0.00 to 99.9 seconds)
Printer 20 columns 64 characters
Thermal paper 25 m x 58 mm roll
Dimensions Length 15 cm x width 35 cm x height 30 cm
Weight Kg 5
Power supply 220V AC; 50 Hz; 150VA (or 110V AC; 60 Hz; 150VA)

ESR

DVes-16

The fastest way for ESR


A new generation instrument for Erythro-Sedimentation rate determination: ESR^1 hour, ESR^2 hour and Katz index.

THE FASTEST
Reading time between 8 and 15 min. The instruments allows reading of 100 samples/hour. Printed results are automatically temperature correlated.

THE MOST PRACTICAL
Samples can be randomly inserted in any of the 16 reading wells. Blood required: only 0,8 ml.

THE MOST INNOVATIVE
Fully static device. Microchip card for personalization, interface to barcode reading and linking to PC, makes the instrument particularly evolved.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Source Solid state
Display Alphanumeric LCD 2 rows 16 columns
Chip Card Microchip card reader in accordance to ISO 7816 rules
Reading capacity 16 independent wells
Printer Built-in
Accessories Bar code reader
OPERATIONAL RANGE  
Temperature From 15°C to 40 °C
Sample volume 0,8 ml
Dimensions L 17 cm x W 28 cm x H 16,5 cm
Weight 1,25 Kg
Power supply Main voltage with AC/DC adapter
   
Distributed by I & S s.r.l. – designed by CDR s.r.l.

ESR

DVes-2

The smallest size for ESR


A brand new technology for Erythro-Sedimentation rate determination: ESR^1 hour, ESR^2 hour and Katz index.

FAST
Reading time between 8 and 15 min. Results are temperature correlated.

PRACTICAL
Easy to carry. Doctor office application. Samples can be randomly inserted in any reading wells. Safety ESR-Vacuum tubes, only 0.65 ml sample blood required.

INNOVATIVE
Innovative and sensitive CCD linear sensor working in continuous reading. PC connection via USB port and dedicated software. Interface to bar code. USB power supply included (110-220 V) for stand-alone use.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Analysis time From 8 to 15 minutes
Analysis method & Reading system FULLY STATIC method vertical, fast operating using tube inclination, IR-Transmission reading directly from vacuum blood collection tube by CCD linear sensor
Analytical capacity Max. 10 tests/hr
Results 1 Hr and 2 Hrs converted by interpolation into Westergren mm/hr values
Measuring range 1 to 30 mm/hr. Higher values are marked
Test tubes Laser serigraphy for Lot identification and expiring
Blood sample draw requiring Tube using 0,65 ml draw (sodium citrate predosed tube)
Dimensions Length 96 mm x width 86 mm x height 170 mm
   
Distributed by I & S s.r.l. – designed by CDR s.r.l.

Hematology

DV-Hema 13

Hematology Cell Counter

DV-Hema 13 is a semiautomatic cell counter with double capillary for the simultaneous determination of 13 hematological parameters: WBC – RBC – Hgb – Hct – MCV – MCH – MCHC – Plt – MPV – Pct – RDW – PDW – LYM%. Histograms of WBC – RBC – Plt are displayed and printed. Built-in diluter and printer. Veterinary software.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Orifice diameter 72 micrometers for WBC, RBC and Plt
Reading time Less than 30 seconds
Sample volume 20 µl of whole blood
Dilution ratio RBC and Plt: 1:50.000, WBC 1:500
Aspiration volume 250 µl for RBC, WBC, Plt, 1500 µl for Hgb
Accuracy WBC CV <2% (X=10.2x10³/µl)
RBC CV <1,5% (X=4.65x10³/µl)
Hgb CV <1.2% (X=13.2 g/dl)
Plt CV <5% (X=250x10³/µl)
MCV CV <1% (X=87µ³)
Repeatability RBC and Hgb CV <1,5 – WBC and Hct CV=2 – Plt CV=3.5
Dimensions Length 36 cm x width 40 cm x height 42 cm
Weight Kg 15
Power supply 220V A.C.; 50 Hz – 110 A.C.; 60

Hematology

DV-Hema 21

Automatic Cell Counter

DV-Hema 21 is a fully automatic cell counter to determine simultaneously 18 hematological parameters, including 3-part leukocyte differentials in percentages and absolute values. Color WBC, RBC, and PLT histograms can be displayed with automatically calculated thresholds and printed with the report or separately. This counter is equipped with an impressive alert system comprised of biological and mechanical flags, alarms, and warnings for pathological results, including auto-diagnostic capabilities. Medical and Veterinary species-specific versions are both with pre-programmed and user definable channels. Menu selections are fast and direct. Combined with Microsoft Windows®-based software the instrument’s operation is virtually intuitive from the beginning. DV-Hema 21 is equipped with color TOUCH-SCREEN display and requires and external printer.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Counting time 9 sec. for RBC/PLT, 4 sec. for WBC
Working capacity 60 samples/hour
Sample volume 25 µl of whole blood
Aperture size 72 µm/RBC-PLT and 110 µm/WBC
Accuracy WBC:3%; RBC:2%; HCT:3%, MCV:2%, HGB:2%, PLT:4%
Parameters WBC – LYM# - MID# - GRN# - LYM% - MID% - GRN% - HGB – RBC HCT – MCV – RDW – RDW SD – MCH – MCHC – PLT – MPV – PCT PDW – PDW SD; WBC, RBC, PLT histograms
Interface RS232
Printer External
Screen 600x800 LCD color display
Dimensions Length 46 cm x width 53 cm x height 41 cm
Weight Kg 29
Power supply 110/220V; 50/60 Hz; 300VA

Hematology

DV-Hema 21 Compact

Automatic Cell Counter

DV-Hema 21-Compact is a fully automatic cell counter to determine simultaneously 18 hematological parameters, including 3-part leukocyte differentials in percentages and absolute values. Color WBC, RBC, and PLT histograms can be displayed with automatically calculated thresholds and printed with the report or separately. This counter is equipped with an impressive alert system comprised of biological and mechanical flags, alarms, and warnings for pathological results, including auto-diagnostic capabilities. Medical and Veterinary species-specific versions are both with pre-programmed and user definable channels. Menu selections are fast and direct. Combined with Microsoft Windows®-based software the instrument’s operation is virtually intuitive from the beginning. DV-Hema 21-Compact requires and external printer and a Laptop, Desktop, or Tower PC connection.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Counting time 9 sec. for RBC/PLT, 4 sec. for WBC
Working capacity 60 samples/hour
Sample volume 25 µl of whole blood
Aperture size 72 µm/RBC-PLT and 110 µm/WBC
Accuracy WBC:3%; RBC:2%; HCT:3%, MCV:2%, HGB:2%, PLT:4%
Parameters WBC – LYM# - MID# - GRN# - LYM% - MID% - GRN% - HGB – RBC HCT – MCV – RDW – RDW SD – MCH – MCHC – PLT – MPV – PCT PDW – PDW SD; WBC, RBC, PLT histograms
Interface RS232
Printer External
External PC Minimum Requirements:
Type Laptop, Desktop, or Tower PC
Hard disk 20 Gb
Memory 128 Mb
Ports 1 RS232 free, 1 USB 1.0
Optional Floppy disk
Operating system Microsoft Windows® XP Professional
Size:  
Dimensions Length 51 cm x width 22 cm x height 40 cm.
Weight Kg 15 (PC excluded)
Power supply 110/220V; 50/60 Hz; 300VA

Flame Photometers

DV 704

Flame Photometer for Industrial and Clinical Applications

DUAL CHANNEL AUTOMATIC FLAME ANALYZER for the simultaneous determinations of Sodium (Na) Potassium (K) and Lithium (Li) option Calcium (CA), with built-in 1:100 peristaltic diluter and data printer

MAIN SPECIFICATION

- Same instrument can be used for industrial as well as clinical application.
- Preset and free programs.Signal integration methods with or without internal standard
- Digital displays of final results in concentration units.
- Dot printer.
- Automatic dilution directly from sample to flame.
- Simultaneous determination of Na, K and Li. Option filter Ca
- Automatic curve correction.
- Automatic instrument calibration and zero.
- Automatic Flame Ignition.
- Automatic filter selection.
- Positive samples sequence identification with STAT possibility.
- Safety device: valve and controls stop gas exit in case of power failure and air flow    interruption.
- Fuel gas: LPG (Propane + Butane).
- Support gas: compressed air.
- Supplied with:
- Membrane air compressor,
- Moisture condenser to connect to the air compressor
- 4 glass cup for samples
- Gas and drain tubes
- Power cord.
- Instruction and service manual.
- Power requirements: 220 V, 50 Hz. or 110V50/60 Hz.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Sample volume : 50µl Readout : 999ppm
Accuracy : < 1% Carry over : < 1%
Fuel gas : LPG (Propane + Butane)
Support gas : compressed air 14l/min.
Safety device : Gas stopped in case of power failure and air flow interruption.
OPTION: Automatic sampler for 30 samples. Standardizes and zeroes the instrument automatically

Flame Photometers

DV 710

Flame Photometer for Industrial and Clinical Applications

Dual channel FLAME ANALYZER for the simultaneous determinations of
Sodium (Na) Potassium (K) and Lithium (Li) option Calcium (CA)

 

MAIN SPECIFICATION

- Same instrument can be used for industrial as well as clinical application
- Preset and free programs.Signal integration methods with or without internal standard
- Digital displays of final results in concentration units.
- Simultaneous determination of Na, K and Li. Option filter Ca
- Automatic curve correction.
- Automatic instrument calibration and zero.
- Automatic Flame Ignition.
- Automatic filter selection
- Positive samples sequence identification with STAT possibility.
-Safety: valve and controls stop gas exit in case of power failure and air flow    interruption.
- Fuel gas: LPG (Propane + Butane)
- Support gas: compressed air.
- Supplied with:
- Membrane air compressor,
- Moisture condenser to connect to the air compressor
- 4 glass cup for samples
- Gas and drain tubes
- Power cord.
- Instruction and service manual.
- Power requirements: 220 V, 50 Hz. or 110V50/60 Hz.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Sample volume : 50µl Readout : 999ppm
Accuracy : < 1% Carry over : < 1%
Fuel gas : LPG (Propane + Butane) Support gas : compressed air 14l/min.
Safety device : Gas stopped in case of power failure and air flow interruption.

Microplate Line

DV-990-BV Reader

Programmable MTP Reader


performs immune and allergy tests for quantitative and cut-off method readings with Elisa Methods

MAIN VERSIONS AVAILABLE

- BV4 with four filters: 405-450-492-620 nm
- BV6 with six filters: 405-450-492-540-620-670 nm
- BV5UV with filter 340 UV and four filters-405-450-492-620 nm
- Additional filters: on request, filterwheel for up to 8 filters

MAIN SPECIFICATION

- Rack holder for 96 wells microplates
- Wavelength range 400-800nm. (340-800 for BV5UV)
- Automatic filter selection supplied with narrow band filters
- Readings single wavelength, double wavelength (A-B), or multiple (dual wavelength)    for measurement range expansion
- Fast reading single double wavelength 7''
- Plate shaking before readings
- Measurement range 0-3.5OD or 0-9OD in trichromatic wavelength mode
- Linearity ± 1%
- LCD back-lit 4 lines display (English language)
- 24 keys membrane keyboard with 42 functions
- Bi-directional RS232 interface
- Parallel output for printer
- 30-50 storable programs
- Blank and standard assignments.

PRINT DATA METHODS

- CUT OFF: print out of 96 wells absorbance values with Pos or Neg marker for each well in matrix or one line each sample format.
- QUANTITATIVE: up to 7 standards in single or duplicate. Print out four parameters or polygonal regression curve in linear or logarithmic scale; prompt for eventual aberrant curve points modification. Absorbance and concentration print out in matrix or column format.

In both methods standard and controls can be memorized
Options:
System 990 Plate Kit for instrument validation with software
DV 990BV READER is a stand-alone system, can be connected to a 40 column printer on request Epson LX/LQ300.

Microplate Line

DV-993-Washer

Automatic Washing System for Microplates

For flat and U wells, programmable system, flexible and fast, accurate washing precision and low residual volume. Internal pumps enable the system both to aspirate to and discharge from any type of container.


MAIN MODELS

DV993/1/8
DV993/1/12
DV993/8/12

DV993/2R/8/12

DV993/4R/8/12

washing system 1 wash-head 8 channels
washing system 1 wash-head 12 channels
washing system 2 interchangeable
wash-heads 8 and 12 channels
washing system 2 interchangeable
wash-heads 8 and 12 channels two washing solutions
washing system 2 interchangeable
wash-heads 8 and 12 channels 4 washing lines

 

MAIN SPECIFICATION

- 96 wells microplate holder
- LCD back-lit 4 lines display (English language)
- 24 keys Keyboard

SYSTEM SUPPLIED IN DIFFERENT VERSIONS

- 1 wash-head 8 channels
- 1 wash-head 12 channels
- 2 interchangeable wash-head 8 and 12 channels
- 1 to 4 washing solutions

30-50 PROGRAMS MEMORIZED / PROGRAM OPERATIONS

- the sequence of dispensing, aspirating and waiting
- the depth of aspiration inside the well
- the amount of liquid dispensed: variable and programmable (from 20 µl
- to 590 µl repated up to 9 times
- the aspiration mode: 1) rapid and direct from the bottom 2) rapid with a lateral    displacement and programmable level of aspiration
- the waiting and shaking time between washings
- the repetition up to 9 times of instructions sequences
- the number of strips that need to be washed

OPTIONS

DVTLS2 Warning system for waste and wash solution bottles control with
acoustic alarm supplied with two 2/l bottles. DVTLS4 Warning system for waste and wash solution bottles control with
acoustic alarm supplied with four 2/l bottles.

Microplate Line

DV-994-Incubator Stirrer

MAIN SPECIFICATION

· 4 microplate 96 wells rack holder.
· Electronic speed adjustment.
· Continuous or preset operation by timer up to 60 minutes.
· Speed: 300-1500 rpm orbital
· Thermostat with electronic ventilation.
· Temperature range: room temperature - 50°C
· Temperature display with digital thermo-regulator.
· Safety locking devices stopping the stirrer at the opening of the cover.
· Power supply 110 V - 220 V 50/60 Hz 300 W
· Dimensions mm 300x450x240H
· Safety: IEC 61010-l Electromagnetic compatibility 89/336/EEC- CE marking