PTZ AUTO Semi-Automated Tablet Disintegration Testing
PTZ AUTOSemi-Automated Tablet Disintegration Testing
The PTZ AUTO disintegration test instruments are available as single, double, triple and four station systems. Each disintegration basket can be operated independently. They are equipped in full compliance with the current USP and EP Pharmacopoeia.
Operating Mode
A large LCD screen and an alpha-numerical keyboard are used to edit product and test information, such as the target disintegration time for each station and the bath and media temperatures. Up to 16 different testing methods can be filed in the instrument’s memory. A test screen shows the run time information once a disintegration test is started. The individual disintegration time of each sample once it was visually detected can be easily logged by pressing the corresponding numeric key. The total testing time for the station is displayed at the end of a run. A result report including the individual disintegration times can be printed by connecting a PCL printer to the instrument.
The instruments are supplied with a complete PT-MKT electronic disintegration test basket for each testing position. Each basket is used to test six samples and includes six glass tubes and six disks. For larger samples of up to 30mm diameter we offer the PT-MKT33 basket (“B”-type according to USP and EP ). This basket is used to test three samples and is equipped with three tubes and disks only.
To enable the automated detection of the final disintegration time of each individual sample, the basket bottom sieves are split. A small metal ring is injected into the disks during manufacturing. This ring closes a contact between the two sieve halves once the sample has disintegrated. Each disk can be used in any of the testing positions. There is no need to always place them into the same tube or even basket. There is also no need to use different designs or tools to test different tablet shapes. The complete basket design including sieve and disks is in full compliance with the current USP and EP pharmacopoeias. The specific weight of the disks is kept in full compliance too.
Sustained Release Testing
At the end of a test run, each basket is completely raised out of the test media by the individual basket lifting system. This feature is particularly useful if sustained released products are tested, which may require a medium change during the test run.
Features
- Fully USP and EP compliant
- Available as 1, 2, 3 and 4 station instruments (PTZ AUTO 1, PTZ AUTO 2, PTZ AUTO 3 and PTZ AUTO 4)
- GMP compliant stainless steel housing
- Upgradeable to fully-automated operation
- Store up to 16 methods with sample and test information
Advantages
- Select from models with 1, 2, 3 or 4 stations to ideally meet your workload
- Independent movement of all test stations
- Automated lift to raise samples out of the medium at the end of a test
- Automated time log when disintegration is observed
- Integrated method management system
- Excellent access to all vessels
- DQ/QC, IQ and OQ documents included free of charge
