PHARMA TEST PTWS 1420

with Auto sampler

 The PTWS 1420 is a 14+2-position, “dual drive” compact tablet dissolution testing instrument for solid dosage forms

 Fully controlled by computer software instrument designed for solid dosage forms.

 It complies with USP chapter <711/724> and EP section<2.9.3/4> as well as the BP, DAB and Japanese Pharmacopeia section <15>.

Technical Specifications

Display

6″, 320×240 pixel color LCD, illuminated

Data Entry

Resistive touch screen, functional touch keys

Timer

Programmable sampling times, wake-up and sleeping mode, operation time information and timer count-down mode

Stirrer Position

8 programmable stirrer immersion positions (paddle over disk, transdermal cylinder etc.)

Testing Method Programming

Unlimited number of different test descriptions can be stored on SD card

User Access Control

Multiple level access control, CFR compliant

OQ, PQ control

Programmable time periods to remind on QO or PQ testing

Number of Stirred Vessels

14 vessels in a 2x 6+1 arrangement

Number of Additional Vessels

2 unstirred and heated vessels to store replacement medium

Standard Vessels

1 liter USP/EP Borosilicate glass vessel, each individually coded

Vessel Covers

Ultra-low evaporation design (< 0.7% within 24h)

Stirring Speed Control

25 – 250 RPM

Speed Accuracy

±2% of set speed, typically < 1%

Stirrer Shaft Wobble

Better than 0.2 mm total run out

System Tools

MonoShaft™ stirrer design, USP/EP apparatus 1, 2, 5, 6 tool adapter, cream cell, transdermal patch tools, each tool and vessel individually coded

Heating System

Pump for water circulation and 1500W heater for fast heating up (230/240V units only)

Heater Range

25 – 45°C

Heater Accuracy

± 0.2°C inside the water bath

Heat Up Process

Energy saving, programmable “wake up” heater function and “sleep mode”

Water Circulation

Water circulated from external heating system through special diffuser inside the water bath

Vibration Elimination

External heating system, spring loaded pump assembly

Calibration

Built-in calibration procedures for speed, temperature control, OQ/PQ interval programmable including alarm indicator

Instrument Dimensions

Bath: approx. 97cm x 69cm x 92cm (width x depth x height)
Heater: approx. 26cm x 37cm x 21cm (width x depth x height)