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Task Targeted Automation, TTA
RSD Pro and RSA Pro
The superior sorting and/or aliquoting solution
for your laboratory
RSD Pro RSA Pro

Enhance Your Lab
Roche’s state-of-the-art automation allows
small to large laboratories to realize customized
sample handling solutions for improved
workflow.
For medium to very large laboratories, Task
Targeted Automation from Roche supports a
high level of automation specific to the needs of
your the laboratory, for example
• Multiple tube types
• Wide variety of sample carriers
• Advanced camera system for tube identification
• Selective decapping and recapping of tubes
• Archiving of tubes.
Fully scalable and extendable, Task Targeted
Automation can improve the efficiency of
pre-analytical processing steps, while helping to
reduce the operator’s exposure to potentially
hazardous biological material and helps to eliminate
repetitive stress injuries.
*On-line centrifuge module is not yet available
The Basic Systems
Overview
The RSD Pro and RSA Pro basic system delivers the following
functions:
• Administration of test requests downloaded from the
laboratory IT system
• Detection of tube type of each primary tube
• Bi-directional host interface for data exchange
• Distribution/sorting of primary tubes
• Distribution/sorting of aliquot tubes (RSA Pro only)
• Creation of one or more aliquot tubes (RSA Pro only)
• Bar code labeling of the aliquot tubes (RSA Pro only)
The RSD Pro and RSA Pro can be extended with the following
options:
• Recap unit (selective for primary/secondary)
• Camera system
• Online connected centrifuge*
RSD Pro and RSA Pro Basic System
Option: Recap Unit
• for primary tubes
or
• for secondary tubes
Option: Camera Extension
• for tube type identification
or
• for tube type identification and sample
volume recognition
Option: On-line Centrifuge
• Single or double centrifuge*

System Overview
(RSA Pro only)
Total Workflow Solutions from Roche
Roche offers powerful platforms and different levels of
automation. Together with Roche Middleware complete
workflow efficiency can be realized from order entry to
sample archive.
The primary benefits include:
• Powerful sample flow management functions using a
rule-based decision process from sample arrival to sample
archive, sample tracking, and rerun/repeat/reflex test
handling
• The reduction of repetitive, error-prone and bio-hazardous
pre- and post-analytical work steps
• Extendable, flexible and scalable platforms. The Roche
process solutions are highly configurable and can be adapted
to most customer requirements – including third party tubes
and racks.
Our Laboratory Process Analysis can determine the best
solution for your lab. Specific needs may vary from the example
listed.
• Multiple workflow cycles to adapt to customer workloads

Functions and Features
Input Area
Tubes can be put into the input area in any order. Presorting
according to tube diameter, tube height, cap color, open/closed
is not required.
The primary features of the input area are:
• Large sample capacity for up to 600 tubes
• Parallel processing of most of the established hematology,
coagulation, serum, plasma and urine tubes
• Continuous loading of sample tubes during routine operation
• STAT handling capabilities
• 4 configurable input drawers
• The input drawers are freely definable with in total up to 30
targets
• The following Roche sample carriers are supported:
– cobas ® 6000/cobas® 8000 tray with Hitachi 5 position rack
– Elecsys 2010/cobas® 4000/COBAS Integra 800 tray with
Hitachi 5 position rack
– MODULAR ANALYTICS tray with Hitachi 5 position rack
– COBAS Integra 400+ tray with 15 position rack
In addition support is provided for:
– Several neutral racks
– Several Sysmex trays with 10 pos rack
– Different centrifuge buckets
– Other rack types (Generally RSD Pro and RSA Pro are able
to handle non-Roche racks. Please contact your local Roche
representative for details).
Decap Unit
The decap unit removes the tube cap and turns the tube with
the bar code label into a “good to read” position. The decap unit
also pauses for a few milliseconds to prevent the buildup of
aerosols.
The following listed features are just a few examples of the RSD
Pro and RSA Pro decap unit:
• Different tube types (various closure types and tube dimensions)
can automatically be decapped in one run
• Tubes need not be pre-sorted
• Support of selective decapping according to user defined rules
Recap Unit
The RSD Pro and RSA Pro can be equipped with a recapper.
Selective, target specific recapping of plastic tubes based on user
defined rules can be configured. For accurate tube sealing, the
tube type information detected by the standard camera unit is
sent to the recapper. Either the primary or aliquot tubes can be
closed.
The following features are also provided by the recap unit:
• The sealing of the tubes with an aluminum foil
• The support of various tube diameters (between 11.5 mm
and 15.5 mm) and various tube heights (between 65.5 mm
and 102.5 mm).

Aliquoter (RSA Pro only)
The basic function of the aliquoter unit is the creation of secondary
tubes based on user configurable rules.
The primary features of the aliquoter include:
• Secondary tubes are placed automatically into secondary
tube storage
• Bar code printer with label applicator offers the following:
– A bar code printer with thermal transfer printing
– Bar codes format is configurable to include type, length,
and check digit.
– Additional information such as other sample or patient
information can be printed on the label in human readable
characters
– The printed bar code label is also placed on the secondary
tube
• Pipetting unit uses disposable tips and offers the following:
– Customized based on each tube type and order request.
The pipetting process is performed sample tube specific
– Liquid level detection
– The pipetting process is carry over free due to disposable
tips
Note: The disposable tip is not exchanged in the case of
multiple sample uptake
– Up to 28 secondary tubes can be pipetted from one
primary tube
– Up to 384 disposable tips on board in 4 trays
– The pipetted volume is calculated based on the single test
requests or based on fixed volume assigned to the sorting
target
– Clot detection is provided during the sample aspiration. If
the tube is affected, an error handling process can be
defined.
*Sysmex products are not sold by Roche.
Output (Sorting) Area
All tubes (primary and secondary) are sorted into the output
area. The sorting is done according to configurable sorting
criteria.
The primary features of the output area are:
• Max sample capacity: up to 1200 tubes
• Up to 8 configurable output drawers
• In total up to 41 sorting targets can be defined
• Parallel sample sorting, aliquoting and archiving can be
performed (recursive workflow)
• The system can be configured to turn the primary tube
between 0 and 360 degrees before placing it into the target rack
• Drawers (filled or partly filled) with racks can be changed
while the system is running
• The following Roche sample carriers are supported:
– cobas® 6000/cobas® 8000 tray with Hitachi 5 position rack
– Elecsys 2010/COBAS Integra 800/cobas 4000 tray with
Hitachi 5 position rack
– MODULAR ANALYTICS tray with Hitachi 5 position rack
– COBAS Integra 400+ tray with 15 position rack
Addition support is available for:
– Several neutral racks
– Several Sysmex* trays with 10 position rack
– Different centrifuge buckets
– Other rack types (Generally RSD Pro and RSA Pro are able
to handle non Roche racks as well. Please contact your local
Roche representative for details).

Standard Camera
The RSD Pro and RSA Pro basic system is equipped with a CCD
camera unit.
The camera provides the following basic functions and features:
• The cap color and tube dimensions are measured
• Detection if the tube is closed or opened
• The cap color is used to distinguish between tubes with the
same tube dimensions
• Processing of the different types of tubes (hematology,
coagulation, serum, plasma and urine tubes) according to
rules based on the received test requests
• Up to 20 different tube types (various closure types, tube
dimensions, cap colors) can be processed in one run
• Positive verification between bar code with material
identification and applied tube type. In the event of
mismatch appropriate error handling procedures can be
configured
• Support of bar code alignment
• Forwarding of the tube type information to the decap,
aliquot and optional recap unit.
Camera Options
The following extensions are available:
Tube Type Identification (TTI)
The TTI option supports all functions of the basic camera system
(e.g. the registration of cap color and tube dimensions, detection
of whether the tube is open or closed, etc.). In addition, the
recognized tube type (determined by the camera) is uploaded
together with the sample query to the connected IT system.
This information is a prerequisite to enable the IT system to
download test requests (e.g. depending on the sample material).
With tube type identification the cap color and tube dimensions
(tube diameter and tube height) are detected. Up to 20 different
tubes can be handled within one run. The tube type identification
compares the measured tube values with the reference values
of the currently known types. The tube type identification can be
uploaded to the connected IT system.
Tube Type Identification (TTI)
Cap/no Cap
Tube Dimension
Upload Tube Type
Identification
Tube Type Identification
QS1-Sample Quantity
This camera option is used for the evaluation of the quantity of
centrifuged serum samples. All functions of the “Tube Type
Identification” extensions are supported. In addition, the
following functions and features are delivered:
• Sample volume detection for primary serum tubes
• Upfront sorting rules in the event of insufficient sample
volume
• Use of non conductive tips
QS1-Sample Quantity
Cap/no Cap
Tube Dimension
Volume Calculation
Upload Tube Type
Identification
Liquid Level
Detection

Sample Quantity Detection
A sample image of each processed tube is generated. This
sample image is the basis for the volume calculation.
Note: A minimum of 6.5 mm window for serum analysis must be
available on all tubes for this feature to function.
Sample Quantity Detection
System Connectivity
Host Interface
The ASTM host interface of the RSD Pro and RSA Pro allows
fast integration into the laboratory routine. The connection can
be either serial or network.
Remote Service and Support
RSD Pro and RSA Pro can be serviced remotely. Configuration
changes, instrument communication traces and software updates
can be carried out via modem access.

Specifications
Throughput: RSD Pro: Up to 1,000 primary tubes per hour
RSA Pro: Up to 405 primary tubes per hour 1
Sample
Identification: Positive sample identification via bar code; able
to handle most of the standard bar code
formats such as Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 39,
Codabar (NW 7), Code 128, others 2
Centrifuge: One or two centrifuges – Hettice Rotanta 46
RSC Robotic
Sample Tube: RSD Pro: Accepts most 3, 5, 7 or 10 ml plastic
tubes with an external tube diameter between
11.5 and 15.5 mm and a total height between
65.5 and 108 mm
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RSA Pro: Accepts most 3, 5, 7 or 10 ml plastic
tubes Able to open sample tubes with
hemogard, rubber stopper or screw cap type
closure
Sample Carrier: RD Hitachi MPA racks (5 positions) for input
and output buffer. Other third party rack
possible.
Aliquot Tips: RSA Pro: Use of disposable pipette tips for
secondary tube generation: 1100 µl volume
conductive or 1000 µl volume non conductive
384 tips on board in 4 tip racks
Secondary
Tube: Sarstedt secondary tube 13x75 mm
Sarstedt false bottom 13x75 mm
Greiner Bio-One false bottom 16 mm twin tubes
1. The final throughput depends on different parameters as for example the aliquot
volume or the number of aliquots per primary tube
2. Other bar code types can be checked on request
Dimensions: RSD Pro: Width: approx. 6.2 feet
Depth (with touch screen): approx. 5.2 feet
Height (incl. signal lamp): approx. 6.9 feet
Weight: approx. 1918 lbs including centrifuge
RSA Pro: Width: approx. 10.4 feet
Depth (with touch screen): approx. 6.1 feet
Height (incl. signal lamp): approx. 6.5 feet
Weight: approx. 2425 lbs
Operating
Conditions: For indoor use up to 2000 m above sea level
Operating
Temperature: +15 °C to +30 °C (+59 °F to +86 °F)
Air Conditions: 20–80 % relative humidity
Compressed Air: D\Dry and oil free, min 6.0 bar (87.02 psi),
max 8.0 bar (116.03 psi) Consumption approx.
40.0 l (10.6 gals) per min
Consumption approx. 66.0 l (17.4 gals) per min
with recap unit
Power: RSD Pro: 230/115 V, 50–60 Hz, 4950 VA
RSA Pro: 230/115 V, 50–60 Hz, 1800 VA
(with recap unit)
Interface: ASTM protocol
Network connection via TCP/IP or serial
connection via RS 232