The Abbott Architect c4000 Chemistry Analyzer, provided by Abbott Diagnostics
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Refurbished Abbott Architect c4000 Chemistry Analyzer
Abbott's mid-volume Architect chemistry analyzer, rebuilt Down-To-Frame® to original specification. Pay up to 70% less than new, starting with $0 down.
The Abbott Architect c4000 runs photometric, turbidimetric and ICT electrolyte testing at up to 800 tests an hour, with 100 samples and 90 refrigerated reagent positions onboard. Its software, sample carriers and reagent cartridges match the rest of the Architect family. Refurbished by Diamond, it costs up to 70% less than new.
check_circleSpend up to 70% less than you would on a new Architect c4000.
check_circleLoad 100 samples on the robotic sample handler, with 35 priority positions for STAT work.
check_circleRun the same software, sample carriers and reagent cartridges as the other Architect analyzers in your lab.
check_circleAdd an Architect i1000SR later and turn your c4000 into a ci4100.
check_circleFinance up to $2 million with $0 down, and lower the price further by trading in the analyzer you're replacing.
check_circleGet an analyzer rebuilt Down-To-Frame® by an FDA-registered, ISO 13485:2016 certified refurbisher, then installed, verified and serviced by our own engineers.
How the Abbott Architect c4000 analyzer runs your chemistry menu
The c4000 runs photometric, turbidimetric and potentiometric tests in one floor-standing unit, controlled from Abbott's System Control Center. Abbott builds every Architect analyzer on identical technology, reagents and assay protocols, so a c4000 reports results equivalent to a c8000 or c16000.
priority_highLoad samples in Architect universal sample carriers on the Robotic Sample Handler, which holds 100 samples, 35 of them in priority positions.
memoryMeasure sodium, potassium and chloride on the Integrated Chip Technology (ICT) module alongside your photometric menu.
autorenewKeep up to 90 refrigerated reagent positions loaded. More than 97% of Abbott's c4000 reagents arrive liquid and ready to use, with onboard stability of 5 to 65 days.
event_repeatCalibrate every 1 to 60 days, 25 on average, depending on the assay.
swap_horizRun alternative reagents on certain tests where your methods allow.
water_dropLet the analyzer dilute samples automatically.
flagFlag compromised samples with clot and bubble detection, reagent pressure monitoring, and hemolysis, icterus and lipemia indices.
scienceTest serum, plasma, whole blood, urine and CSF from 1.5 to 35 µL of sample, 7.2 µL on average.
biotechLoad primary tubes or sample cups with a 50 µL dead volume.
lanSend results to your LIS over a bidirectional interface with host query, and store 50,000 results onboard.
Ask for the list of assays tested on the c4000 we have in stock and check it against your menu.
Architect c4000 vs. c8000 vs. Alinity c: which fits your volume?
The Architect c4000 runs up to 800 tests an hour, the Architect c8000 up to 1,200 and the Alinity c up to 1,350. The c4000 takes about 15.6 sq ft of floor, close to the Alinity c and about 42% less than a c8000.
Choose the c4000 when your chemistry volume fits within 800 tests an hour, your floor space is tight, or you want a backup analyzer that runs the same software and reagents as your c8000.
Choose the c8000 when you need up to 1,200 tests an hour from a 215-sample load, or you plan to pair it with an i2000SR as a ci8200.
Choose the Alinity c when you want Abbott's current chemistry platform, up to 1,350 tests an hour, and the option to add modules later.
Like every Architect chemistry analyzer, the c4000 counts each sodium, potassium and chloride result from the ICT module as a test, so your real hourly output depends on how much of your menu is electrolytes.
SpecArchitect c4000Architect c8000Alinity c
Maximum throughputUp to 800 tests/hourUp to 1,200 tests/hourUp to 1,350 tests/hourSample capacity100 (35 priority positions)215150Refrigerated reagent positionsUp to 90, plus ICTUp to 121, plus ICTUp to 70, plus ICTH x W x D49 x 63 x 36 in (125.1 x 160 x 90.7 cm)48 x 79 x 49 in (121.9 x 200.6 x 124.5 cm)53 x 47 x 46 in (134 x 119 x 117 cm)Footprint15.6 sq ft (1.45 m²)26.9 sq ft (2.50 m²)15.0 sq ft (1.39 m²)Weight1,132 lb (513.5 kg)1,425 lb (646.4 kg)1,570 lb (712 kg)Water15 L/hr normal, 25 L/hr max25 L/hr normal27 L/hr average, under 30 L/hr maxPower180 to 264 V, 20 A180 to 264 V, 20 A180 to 264 V, 16 A, plus 90 to 264 V for the System Control Module
Run the c4000 on its own or build an Architect ci4100
The c4000 runs on its own as a chemistry analyzer. Add an Architect i1000SR immunoassay analyzer and the two become a ci4100, one system run from one System Control Center.
crop_squareStandalone c4000. Run up to 800 chemistry tests an hour from 100 samples and 90 refrigerated reagent positions.
join_innerArchitect ci4100. Join chemistry and immunoassay to run up to 900 tests an hour, 800 chemistry and 100 immunoassay, with 180 samples and 115 refrigerated reagent positions onboard.
add_circleYour analyzer plus a refurbished partner. If you already own a c4000 or an i1000SR, we'll supply and install the other half of the ci4100.
content_copyA backup for a larger Architect lab. Put a c4000 beside your c8000 or ci8200. It takes the same reagent cartridges and sample carriers, so your techs move work between them without changing how they load.
view_weekConfigurationArchitect c4000
Up to (tests/hour)800
Sample capacity100
Refrigerated reagent positions90, plus ICT
H x W x D49 x 63 x 36 in (125.1 x 160 x 90.7 cm)
Weight1,132 lb (513.5 kg)
view_weekConfigurationArchitect i1000SR
Up to (tests/hour)100
Sample capacity65
Refrigerated reagent positions25
H x W x D49 x 59 x 30 in (124.5 x 149.9 x 76.2 cm)
Weight636 lb (288 kg)
view_weekConfigurationArchitect ci4100
Up to (tests/hour)900
Sample capacity180
Refrigerated reagent positions115, plus ICT
H x W x D49 x 111 x 36 in (125.1 x 281.2 x 90.7 cm)
Weight1,677 lb (760.7 kg)
Tell us what you run now and your daily chemistry and immunoassay volumes, and we'll recommend the setup.
Plan floor space, power and water for your Architect c4000
The c4000 stands 125 cm (49 in) tall on a 160 x 91 cm (63 x 36 in) footprint and weighs 514 kg (1,132 lb). If you plan to add immunoassay later, you’ll need a total available space of 281 cm (111 in) wide.
electrical_servicesSupply AC power at 180 to 264 V, 47 to 63 Hz, on a 20 A circuit.
water_dropPlumb deionized water. The analyzer uses about 15 L (4.0 gal) an hour in normal operation and up to 25 L (6.6 gal) an hour at peak.
thermostatSize your HVAC for about 3,050 BTU an hour from the analyzer in running mode, plus up to 389 BTU an hour from the System Control Center.
lanConnect to your LIS over a bidirectional RS-232 serial interface with host query.
RequirementValue
PowerAC 180 to 264 V, 47 to 63 Hz, 20 AWaterDeionized, 15 L/hr (4.0 gal/hr) normal, 25 L/hr (6.6 gal/hr) maxHeat output3,050 BTU/hr in running mode, plus up to 389 BTU/hr for the System Control CenterHost interfaceBidirectional RS-232 serial, host query optionDimensions (H x W x D)49 x 63 x 36 in (125.1 x 160 x 90.7 cm)Weight1,132 lb (513.5 kg)
Send us your room layout and utilities, and we'll check them against the c4000 before you commit.
Which labs buy a refurbished Abbott Architect c4000?
The c4000 suits labs whose chemistry volume fits within 800 tests an hour, and labs that already run Architect.
local_hospitalCommunity and smaller hospital labs. Run the c4000 as your main chemistry analyzer, with 35 priority positions for ED and inpatient STAT samples.
content_copyLarger Architect labs that need a backup. Keep a c4000 beside your other Abbott Architect analyzers. The technology is identical, including reagents and assay protocols, so all analyzers report equivalent results.
upgradeLabs replacing an aging c4000 or ci4100. Swap in a rebuilt unit and keep the methods and workflows your staff already know.
sync_altLabs staying on Architect. Add capacity on the platform you've validated, and move to Alinity on your own schedule.
scienceLabs that want reagent flexibility. Run alternative reagents on certain tests where your methods allow.
Abbott Architect c4000 price: new vs. refurbished
Abbott prices a new Architect c4000 through its sales contracts, often bundled into a reagent agreement that spreads the analyzer's cost across your per-test pricing. We price each refurbished c4000 individually, starting from its year of manufacture. Whichever unit fits your lab, you pay up to 70% less than new and own it outright.
What sets the price of your c4000
The analyzer's year of manufacture.
Whether you buy a standalone c4000 or add immunoassay.
Installation, assay programming and verification in your lab.
Operator training.
The service plan you choose.
Freight and rigging to your site.
The trade-in value of the analyzer you're retiring.
Why buy a refurbished c4000 instead of new?
paymentsA lower capital cost. Pay up to 70% less and fit a full chemistry analyzer into a smaller capital budget.
keyOwnership. Own the analyzer outright rather than paying for it through reagent pricing, and choose who services it.
verified_userResults that match your Architect fleet. A refurbished c4000 runs the same Abbott reagents and assay protocols as the Architect analyzers you already use, and we supply the reagents and consumables.
calendar_monthA platform change on your timeline. Keep running Architect now and move to Alinity when your budget and validation plans allow.
recyclingLess waste. Rebuilding an analyzer keeps it working and out of landfill, and takes less energy and raw material than manufacturing a new one.
How to get your c4000 price
Send us your daily volume, your menu and your timeline, and we'll quote the c4000 units that fit. Ask to see the price as a monthly payment too, starting with $0 down and low introductory payments.
Why buy a refurbished Abbott Architect c4000 from Diamond Diagnostics?
You deal with one company for the rebuild, the installation and every service call after that, and our own engineers handle each one.
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Rebuilt by an FDA-registered, ISO 13485:2016 certified refurbisher
Diamond is registered with the FDA, and our US and EU operations are certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016, the quality management standard for medical device manufacturers. Independent auditors review our procedures against both.
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Installed and verified by our engineers
We install your c4000, program your assays and verify them before you test patient samples. Once it's running, you can book on-site operator training on the instrument, your menu, adding parameters, preventive maintenance and operator-level troubleshooting, with an hour set aside for your team's questions.
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Pay for your c4000 over time, starting at $0 down
Lease or finance up to $2 million.
Apply for up to $400,000 with a credit application and nothing else.
Start at $0 down with low introductory payments.
Expect a fast credit decision and a broad choice of terms.
Fold shipping and other purchase costs into the same financing.
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Trade in your current chemistry analyzer
Replacing an older chemistry analyzer? We'll buy it and take its value off your c4000. We deinstall it, decontaminate it, arrange the pickup and pay the freight, so you don't store it or pay to dispose of it.
handymanService your c4000 with Diamond engineers
Every c4000 we sell qualifies for our field service coverage. If you already own a c4000, we'll qualify it and cover it the same way.
Pick one of four field service plans, from Platinum, with next-day response and 24/7 phone support, to Bronze, with first-available scheduling.
Keep to the manufacturer's preventive maintenance schedule at a fixed cost, booked around your lab's hours.
Reach clinical engineers who specialize in your model by phone or email.
Add assay programming, relocation, decommissioning or decontamination when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions about the Abbott Architect c4000
Q: How many tests per hour does the Abbott Architect c4000 run?A: Up to 800, counting photometric, turbidimetric and ICT electrolyte results. Your actual output depends on your test mix.
Q: How much does an Abbott Architect c4000 cost?A: Abbott sets the price of a new c4000 by contract, often inside a reagent agreement. Refurbished by Diamond, a c4000 costs up to 70% less than new. We price each unit individually, based on its year of manufacture, the configuration and the services you add.
Q: What's the difference between the Architect c4000 and c8000?A: A c8000 handles up to 1,200 tests an hour and loads 215 samples on a 79 x 49 in footprint. A c4000 handles up to 800 and loads 100 samples on 63 x 36 in. Both run the same Architect software, reagents and assay protocols.
Q: Should I buy an Architect c4000 or an Alinity c?A: The Alinity c is Abbott's current chemistry platform, running up to 1,350 tests an hour with the option to add modules. The c4000 runs up to 800 tests an hour and matches the Architect analyzers you may already own. If you run Architect today and your volume fits within 800 tests an hour, the c4000 keeps your lab on one platform.
Q: Can I turn my c4000 into an Architect ci4100?A: Yes. We pair a refurbished i1000SR with your c4000 and install them together as a ci4100, which runs up to 900 tests an hour.
Q: Can the c4000 run non-Abbott reagents?A: On certain tests, yes, where your methods allow. Ask us which tests on your menu qualify.
Q: What power and water does the c4000 need?A: AC power at 180 to 264 V and 47 to 63 Hz on a 20 A circuit, plus deionized water at about 15 L (4.0 gal) an hour, rising to 25 L (6.6 gal) at peak.
Q: What financing is available for a refurbished c4000?A: You can lease or finance up to $2 million with $0 down and low introductory payments. A credit application alone covers up to $400,000, and shipping can go into the financed amount.
Q: Will you take my old analyzer as a trade-in?A: Yes. We buy the analyzer you're replacing, apply its value to your c4000, and handle the deinstallation, decontamination, pickup and freight.
Q: Do you install the c4000 and train our staff?A: Yes. Our engineers install it and program and verify your assays before you run patient samples. You can add on-site operator training once installation is done.
Q: Can you service a c4000 we bought somewhere else?A: Yes. After we qualify it, it's eligible for the same field service plans as the c4000s we sell.
Q: Can I get Architect c4000 reagents from Diamond?A: Yes. Reagents and consumables for the c4000 are available through Diamond Diagnostics.


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| Private Labeled by: | Toshiba Medical (now Canon Medical Systems) |
| Private Label Source Model: | TO-C4000 |
| Series: | Architect |
| CLIA Complexity: | Moderate |
| Sample Types: | CSF, Plasma, Urine, Serum, Whole Blood |
| Number of Assays: | 81 |
| Maximum Throughput: | 800 tests/hour |
| Sample Size Min: | 1.5 μL |
| Direct Sample (STAT): | Yes |
| Auto Sample Handling: | Yes |
| Sample Input Type: | Sample Cup Sample Tube |
| Reagent Type: | Liquid |
| Reagent System: | Partial Open |
| Reagent Capacity: | 90 |
| On-Board Refrigeration: | Yes |
| Configuration: | Floor Model |
| Height: | 125 cm (49 in) |
| Width: | 160 cm (63 in) |
| Depth: | 91 cm (36 in) |
| Weight: | 514 kg (1130 lb) |
| Water Requirement: | Yes |
| Water OnBoard Supply: | No |
| Water Consumption: | 15 L/hour normal, 25 L/hour max (L/hour) |
| Power Supply: | 220V |
| Point Of Care: | No |
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