Tablet Hardness Tester TH 2050S
The 24 Point Carousel automatically measures the essential parameters of the tablets like the thickness, width, length/diameter and hardness. This tablet hardness tester enables the user to test 20 tablets in a single run which is one of the requirements in the Pharmacopeia. The tablet hardness tester has a large non-volatile data storage memory which stores up to 99 methods along with the user results and validation data.
The print reports of the results, program methods and validation or calibration data are all compliant with the GLP specifications. Linear displacement speed can be selected by the user which gives flexibility.
- Advance Micro-controller based user-friendly state-of-the-art product design with alphanumeric splash waterproof polyester soft keys for keyboard. User interactive software in dialogue mode for ease of operation with protection against invalid entries.
- 24 Position Carousal for Automatic measurement of tablet parameters - Thickness, Length/Diameter, Weight, Width & Hardness. Fulfills the Pharmacopeial requirement of 20 tablet testing in single run.
- The built in Sweeping blades cleans the tablet path for removal of broken pieces, debris & dust.
- Non-Volatile memory storage of 99 methods with parameters with Alphanumeric entries of Sample Name and Identification Number for authentication.
- Automatic run can be performed continuously up to 1-100 tablets. RUN can be re-started on power failure or on System Reset with last run parameters.
- Linear Displacement 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6 mm/sec with fast advance and return movement of breaking arm saves runtime.
- Daily Auto Incremented Run Number and Factory entered CUSTOMER NAME with Instrument Serial Number on report system makes foolproof and GLP compliant.
- Two Tier - a) ADMIN, and b)USER password protection for method editing and Validation. 50 Users can be set with Name and password.
- Built-in Real Time Clock (RTC) for date and time display and on printout.
- Process Stage and Compression Press no. entry, NMT, NLT and Percentage Limit for detected values of Width, Thickness, Diameter/Length & Hardness with Star mark for out of limit values.
- Validation/Calibration protocol with verification for Hardness - 3 point Load Cell calibration with Standard weights, Width/Length/Diameter and 3 point Thickness Calibration with Standard thickness gauges.
- Quick RUN for Independent Width, Thickness, Diameter/Length, Hardness for All parameter measurement in sequence up to 25 sample tablets with GLP information.
- Error indication on display with Audible alarm helps user to trace the problem.
- Printer Compatibility for Deskjet, Inkjet & Dot-matrix printer.
- PC Based Data downloading facility using EDC 21 software over LAN (optional)
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TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS |
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Control |
Micro-controller based (Advanced version of microprocessor) |
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Keyboard |
Alphanumeric splash waterproof polyester sof t keys. |
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Display |
40 x 2 line back lighted liquid cr ystal display (LCD) |
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Sample carousal |
24 positions |
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Test Parameter |
No. of Tablets = 1 - 100. |
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1. Thickness |
• Measuring Sensor - Linear Transducer • Measuring Range - 0.1mm to 15.0mm. • Measuring Unit - mm or inch. • Measuring Accuracy - Better than ± 0.06mm. |
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2. Width (in Separate Mode) |
• Measuring Sensor - Stepper controlled Load Touch sensed • Measuring Range - 0.1mm to 15.0mm • Measuring Unit - mm or inch • Measuring Accuracy - Better than ± 0.06mm |
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3. Diameter/Length: |
• Measuring Sensor - Stepper controlled Load Touch sensed • Measuring Range - Diameter 0.1mm to 20.0mm Length 0.1mm to 32.0mm • Measuring Unit - mm or inch. • Measuring Accuracy - Better than ± 0.06mm. |
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4. Hardness: Speed Control by Stepper motor |
Linear Displacement Range 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6 mm/sec with fast advance and return of breaking arm. • Measuring Sensor - Load Cell - Strain gauge • Measuring Range - 2N to 500 N. (600N - Optional) • Measuring Unit - N (Newton’s) / Kp (Kilo Ponds) / Kgf Sc (Strong Cobb) / Lbs / Pound. • Measuring Accuracy - ± 1N / ± 0.1 KP |
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5. Weight: |
• Manual Entry by User (for repor ting purpose) • Automatic Balance Interface - Sartorius / Mettler when Automatic Wt. Transfer option is selected. |
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Method Storage: |
99 programs with parameters |
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Data Storage |
Available with Non-Volatile memory. |
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Report Format |
a) GLP & Pharmacopoeia compliant report t with Statistics (Avg, Min, Max, and RSD) b) Program parameter Report. c) Validation Reports |
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Output |
a) Centronics parallel port for Dot matrix / Desk jet Printer. b) RS232 C ports for i) Balance connectivity (Sar torius/Mettler) ii) PC Connectivity for Data Download. |
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Instrument weight |
17 kgs. |
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Dimensions |
410W x 280H x 460D mm. |
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Power |
110 / 230Vac, ± 10%, 60 / 50 Hz, 50W. option available. |
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Environmental Operating Conditions: |
a) Operation: Indoor. b) Temperature: Ambient to 45°C. c) Humidity: 5 to 90% non-condensing. d) Altitude: up to 2000m. |