Mission U500 Urine Analyzer is a semi-automatic urine chemistry analyzer designed for medium- to high-volume urinalysis workflows in diagnostic laboratories, hospitals and clinical testing facilities.
The analyzer uses reflectance photometry with photosensitive diode detection to read compatible Mission urinalysis reagent strips and convert reagent-pad colour reactions into standardized urine chemistry results.
With throughput of up to 500 tests per hour, the U500 is designed for laboratories that need significantly greater capacity than lower-throughput strip readers.
| Specification | Mission U500 |
|---|---|
| Analyzer Type | Semi-Automatic Urine Chemistry Analyzer |
| Methodology | Reflectance Photometry |
| Detection | Photosensitive Diode |
| Throughput | Up to 500 tests/hour |
| Measuring Cycle | Approx. 7 seconds/test |
| Test Categories | Routine, STAT and QC |
| Memory | Last 2,000 results |
| Strip Incubation Time | 1 minute |
| Wavelengths | 525 nm and 635 nm |
| Strip Parameters | Multiple configurations; up to 14 parameters depending on setup/software |
| Calibration | Automatic |
| Screen | LCD Colour Touchscreen |
| Barcode Reader | Supported |
| Connectivity | RS232C, USB and parallel printer port |
| LIS Interface | HL7-compliant on supported configurations |
| Waste Capacity | Up to approximately 150 used strips |
| Power | 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz |
| Dimensions | Approx. 36.6 × 28.3 × 19.5 cm |
| Weight | Approx. 4.0 kg |
The U500 automates the optical reading of compatible Mission urinalysis reagent strips.
After a strip reacts with a urine specimen, the analyzer reads the reagent pads using reflectance photometry, converts the optical response into urine chemistry results and stores or transfers the result according to the selected workflow.
This can help laboratories improve:
The U500 is designed for medium- to high-volume urine testing and can process up to 500 tests per hour.
This makes it substantially faster than lower-throughput urine analyzers and better suited to laboratories processing a larger daily urinalysis workload.
Used for standard day-to-day urinalysis samples.
Supports urgent samples that need priority processing.
Supports laboratory quality-control workflows and documentation.
The Mission U500 includes advanced workflow-control functions designed to improve laboratory standardization.
Designed to prevent use of non-approved strip types when the function is configured.
Restricts analyzer operation to authorized users where enabled.
Can prevent routine testing when required QC criteria have not been met.
Availability and configuration of specific lockout functions may vary by analyzer version and software setup.
The Mission U500 is intended for use with compatible Mission urinalysis reagent strips.
ACON documentation lists support for multiple strip configurations ranging from single-parameter to multi-parameter formats, with software-dependent combinations available.
Do not assume that every Mission strip sold for visual use is automatically analyzer-compatible.
Always verify:
| Feature | Mission U120 | Mission U500 |
|---|---|---|
| Throughput | Up to 120 tests/hour | Up to 500 tests/hour |
| Best Suited For | Lower to moderate testing volume | Medium to high testing volume |
| Display | Standard display | Colour touchscreen |
| Memory | 2,000 results | 2,000 results |
| Test Modes | Routine / STAT / QC | Routine / STAT / QC |
| Barcode Support | Optional | Supported |
| Workflow Controls | Standard analyzer workflow | Advanced Strip/User/QC lockout options |
| Waste Handling | Manual workflow | Integrated strip/waste handling |
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The U500 uses a large colour touchscreen to simplify:
The analyzer stores the most recent 2,000 records and provides multiple search and transfer options.
Depending on the configured software version, results may be searched by:
The U500 supports professional laboratory connectivity through:
This allows the analyzer to form part of a broader laboratory information workflow rather than operating only as a standalone reader.
A barcode reader can be used for faster entry of patient and sample identification information.
Supported barcode formats may include commonly used standards such as Code 128, Code 39, Codabar, EAN, UPC and Interleaved 2 of 5, depending on configuration.
The Mission U500 performs automatic calibration to simplify daily operation and help maintain consistent optical readings.
Laboratories should still follow the manufacturer's QC recommendations and their own internal SOPs.
The U500 incorporates a strip carrier and waste tray system designed to reduce manual handling during routine testing.
The analyzer can hold a significant number of used strips before the waste tray requires emptying, helping improve workflow in higher-volume laboratories.
The exact process should follow the Mission U500 user manual and the Instructions for Use supplied with the compatible reagent strips.
The U500 may be appropriate for:
The Mission U500 supports result printing and is supplied with thermal printer paper as part of the manufacturer kit configuration.
ACON documentation specifies thermal printer paper approximately 0.06 m × 20 m for the U500.
Microsidd also supplies compatible laboratory thermal printer rolls.
View Urine Chemistry Analyzer Printer Rolls →
The Mission U500 forms part of the Microsidd Urine Chemistry range, including:
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The analyzer can process up to 500 tests per hour.
No. ACON classifies the U500 as a semi-automatic urine analyzer.
It uses reflectance photometry with photosensitive diode detection.
The analyzer stores the last 2,000 results.
Yes. It includes an LCD colour touchscreen.
Yes. Barcode reader support is available for patient and operator identification workflows.
Compatible configurations support data transfer and HL7-compliant LIS integration.
Yes. User/QC lockout functions are supported, and strip lockout is available on supported configurations.
Use only compatible Mission analyzer reagent strips supported by the analyzer's configured software. Exact strip compatibility should be checked before ordering.
Not automatically. Visual-use Mission strips should not be assumed to be analyzer-compatible unless their model/configuration is specifically supported by the U500.
The primary difference is throughput and workflow capacity. U120 processes up to 120 tests/hour, while U500 processes up to 500 tests/hour and includes more advanced automation and workflow-control features.
Yes. ACON's documentation lists thermal paper rolls for result printing.
The Mission U500 is a professional diagnostic instrument intended for trained laboratory and healthcare personnel.
Always operate the analyzer according to the manufacturer manual, compatible strip IFU, laboratory SOPs and applicable quality-control requirements.
Please verify:
Contact Microsidd if you need help confirming analyzer and reagent-strip compatibility before ordering.
