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Dust Tight – 4 Parameters tablet tester

Dust Tight – 4 Parameters tablet tester

The “DT” 4 parameters tester is a new generation of automatic tablet testing system for integrated process control (IPC). Intended for use as a stand-alone equipment with its own HMI or in combination with an upward conveying tablet deduster, the module offers premium analysis capabilities in testing tablets weight, thickness, hardness and length/diameter.

Key benefits

Extremely quiet testing environment with no air turbulence - Very accurate measurement
Complete separation between product and mechanical/electrical area to increase operator safety
Tablets transfer by vacuum allowing less dust contamination in the tester area
CFR 21 Part 11 compliant software
Easy cleaning, validation and calibration

At the core of the unit design is the strict separation of dust or tablet fragments from the production flow, in a continuous manufacturing process. Tablets are sampled directly on the press and conveyed through a flexible hose to the tester via vacuum. Sample tablets are tested for each parameter against pre-programmed recipes.
Utmost care has been taken to simplify the design for cleaning procedures. This new tester design, which includes a net separation between the product area and the mechanical/electrical parts, increases safety during maintenance operations. All the parts are accessible and easily disassembled without the use of tools, making the system extremely easy to service and maintain. Also available in “C” Containment ≤OEB4 and “HC” High Containment ≤OEB5 washable.

Technical Data

Weighing measurment:
Weighing cell	Sartorius WZA224-L
Weighing unit	1 mg/0,1 mg (adjustable)
Weighing range	10 mg - 50 g
Weighing accuracy	±1 mg in stable environment
Thickness measurment:
Drive	Stepper-Motor
Measurement principle	Magnetic Sensor
Measurement unit	mm or inch
Measurement range	3 - 18 mm
Measurement accuracy	± 0,05 mm
Hardness measurment:
Drive	Stepper-Motor
Force measurement	Load measurement cell
Measurement principle	Strain measurement strip (DMS)
Force Units	N (Kp, Sc)
Measurement range	4-400 N, extended 8-800 N
Measurement accuracy	± 2 N (with 800 N ±4 N)
Force increase	250 N/sec
Work speed pressure jaw	0,35 mm/sec
Approach and Return speed pressure jaw	8,5 - 17 mm/sec adjustable
Diameter measurment:
Drive	Stepper-Motor
Measurement principle	Stepper-Motor
Measurement unit	mm (inch)
Measurement range	3 - 25 mm
Measurement range Oblong	5 - 20 mm
Measurement accuracy	±0,1 mm
General information:
Containment level	"DT" Dust tight
Samples conveying	Dust-Tight aspiration (optionnal venturi if not sufficient vacuum at the customer location)
Requested air extraction	Between 150-200 m3/h - Between 50-2000 Pa
Dust extraction connection	Mini Flex Connect ©
Requested compressed air	min. 4 bar
Compressed air connection	QS8
Power supply & Frequency	110V/230V - 50 Hz/60 Hz
Polymer contact parts	PMMA - PX 280 FDA - POM C
Contact parts finishing	RA <0,5 µm
Frame parts	Stainless steel 304
Frame finishing	Mirror polished
Frame mounted on wheels	Yes
IQ-OQ protocol	Available
Material certificates	Available
Total height (without HEPA filter)	1176 mm
Inlet height (Double inlet)	1130 mm
Floor dimensions (WxL)	484 mm x 490 mm
Inlet chute 4-P tester	Flex Connect ©
Outlet chute 4-P tester	TC DIN 32676 DN 50
Packing	Box on 1US pallet
Net weight 4-P tester (+/- 5Kg)	75 Kg