| Feature | Specification |
| System Type | Semi-Automatic, Open System |
| Optical System | Static Photometer (340–630 nm) |
| Wavelengths | 6 standard (340, 405, 505, 546, 578, 630 nm) + 2 optional |
| Assay Modes | 9 modes (1-point, 2-point, Rate A, Kinetic, Absorbance, etc.) |
| Cuvette System | Dual: 33 $\mu$L Flow cell & 10 mm External Glass/Polystyrene |
| Aspiration Volume | Programmable from 350 $\mu$L to 999 $\mu$L |
| Memory Capacity | 150 User-defined programs; 1,000 to 5,000 Patient results |
| Quality Control | Levy-Jennings chart with Westgard rules |
| Display & Input | High-resolution Graphic LCD with backlit view; Membrane keypad |
| Connectivity | USB for PC and external printer; RS-232 for LIS |
The Erba Chem 5X is a benchtop analyzer that combines reliability with ease of use. It features a unique triple cuvette system, allowing for flexible testing using a flow cell or external cuvettes. This makes it highly effective for specialized chemistries like HbA1c, ApoA1, and Lipoprotein (a), in addition to routine Liver and Kidney function tests.
The device is engineered for long-term durability with a lamp-saving feature that optimizes the life of the halogen light source. Its built-in software provides self-diagnosis tools and a “Help” key facility to assist technicians during operation. For reporting, it includes an inbuilt thermal printer and supports direct connectivity to an external computer for digital record-keeping.
