Norma Autoloader – a unique retrofittable autosampler

The Norma Autoloader is an automatic sample vial loading device that allows better workflow and improved time efficiency for your laboratory.

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Overview

The Norma Autoloader is an automatic sample vial loading device that allows better workflow and improved time efficiency for your laboratory. The Autoloader is compatible with Icon-5 and i3LAB hematology analyzers, and what makes it an outstanding accessory is that it is one of the few retrofittable autosamplers on the IVD market at the moment: you can easily install it with existing Icon-5 and i3LAB analyzers as well!

The Norma Autoloader is suitable for medium and big laboratories. It has a space-saving compact size, similar to the dimensions of any Icon analyzer, which can be valuable to any laboratory around the world. Norma offers the Autoloader with 2 interchangeable sample trays, each with a 50-vial sample capacity, a built-in sample mixer, and a built-in barcode reader. These features will help to achieve the continuous workflow that your laboratory needs!

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Highlights and Best Features

Compatible with the Icon-5 and i3LAB hematology analyzers – existing analyzers as well!
Space-saving compact size
2 interchangeable sample trays with identification – each with a 50-vial sample capacity
Built-in sample mixer and barcode reader
The Normaboard is used to mechanically align the analyzer with the Autoloader – easy and quick installation (requires service personnel)
Connected via USB to the analyzer
Full sequence (full tray scan) and Random-access mode (sample positions can be selected on the analyzer) operations are available
Autoloader operation can be paused at any time – ER samples are to be measured directly in the Icon-5’s closed vial port
Moving robotic arm and sample vial gripper operation – mechanical forces are limited to avoid any injuries
The gripper is designed to grab only vials with cap–tube detection by mechanical force feedback
Control and calibrator material to be measured directly in Icon’s closed vial port

Technical Specifications

Compatible	Icon-5 and i3LAB hematology analyzers
Accessories	Normaboard, 2 interchangeable sample trays, power supply
Capacity	50 samples
Tested vial types	Greiner Vacuette; BD Vacutainer
Operation modes	Full sequence operation – full tray scan (can be paused at any time) Random access mode – sample positions can be selected on the analyzer
Connectivity	2 x USB ports, built-in barcode reader
Dimensions (HxWxD)	340 x 220 x 310 mm
Normaboard dimensions (WxD)	435 x 375 mm
Weight	8.5 kg
Throughput	60 tests/hour with Icon-5
Power	External power supply, universal, 24 VDC, 2,7 A (100-240 VAC 50-60Hz), non-grounded
Power Consumption	Maximum 60W