General Information
Intended Use
The cobas® 6800/8800 Systems support an automated and integrated workflow to run Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) based Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT).

The Cobas® 6800/8800 Systems combine the functionalities of instrumentation, consumables, reagents, and data management to provide an efficient workflow from sample processing to result interpretation.
 
Specifications
Make: Roche Diagnostic
Model: Cobas 6800
 
Key Features
Automated molecular testing system designed for PCR-based nucleic acid testing.
Integrated workflow system that processes samples from input to result interpretation.
Multiple access doors and viewing windows for operational monitoring.
Built-in touchscreen interface for system control and monitoring.
Modular design with separate compartments for reagent storage and sample processing.
 
Power rating
 
International (Europe)
US / Canada
Power Rating
2 or 3 phase 200-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
208 V AC, 60 Hz
Power Supply
No significant fluctuation, max. change ±10%
 
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
Highly recommended to connect IG server and instrument to a UPS
 

Environmental conditions
 
 
International
Ambient temperature
During Operation
15-32°C
Ambient humidity (relative humidity)
During Operation
30-80% (non-condensing)
Pollution
 
Degree 2 (IEC 61010-1)
Altitude above sea level
 
0-2000 m

Other environmental conditions
Indoor use only
Horizontal installation space
Dust-free environment with adequate ventilation
No direct sunlight
No perceptible vibration
No equipment generating electromagnetic waves in the vicinity
No machines discharging ultrahigh frequencies (e.g., electric discharger)

Dimensions and weight
 
System
Dimension / Weight
Height
cobas ® 6800 System, including status light
cobas ® 6800 System, including status light
216 cm
221 cm (movable platform)
Width
cobas ® 6800 System
292 cm
Depth
cobas ® 6800 System
129 cm
Weight (Excluding / Including IG Server)
cobas ® 6800 System, excluding IG server / including IG server
cobas ® 6800 System, movable platform, excluding IG server / including IG server
1517 kg / 1568 kg

1675 kg / 1726 kg (movable platform)

Space required around the system 
 
Platform Type
Minimum Space Required 
Front
Movable platform
Fixed platform
100 cm
100 cm
 
Back
Movable platform
Fixed platform
50 cm
80 cm