- Chromatech Scientific
PTB420 Auto Fully Automated 4-in-1 Tablet Testing Instrument
The fully automated 4-in-1 tablet testing instrument PTB 420 Auto is a dual test mode instrument to determine the weight, diameter, thickness and hardness of tablets. The instrument is made in strict compliance with the EP <2.9.8> and USP <1217> Pharmacopoeia.

Features
Tablet hardness testing in full compliance to USP <1217> and EP <2.9.8> Pharmacopeia
4 results of the same sample: thickness, diameter, hardness and weight (via integrated Sartorius analytical balance)
Dual force mode instrument with linear speed increase and linear force increase modes
Stepless adjustment of the linear force or speed increase rate
Document all results on external printer
Multiple point validation procedure for all measurement stations built-in
Programmable print-out of force increase curve
Advantages
Test up to 25 samples fully automatically by using the integrated feeder; feeder can be refilled at all times for more than 25 samples in one test
Automatically determine the individual sample weights using the integrated Sartorius analytical balance
Automated positioning of samples in the testing area by unique alignment jaws
Touch-less measurement of sample thickness
Sophisticated user and method management system included
Quick start functionality to start testing with minimal preparation
Quick menu navigation by using a large color LCD and a click wheel
Select either linear force or linear speed increase (dual mode selection)
Entry of time and date
Enter a 12 digit batch number
Dual point adjustment of the load cell for the hardness test station
Multiple point validation (calibration)
Hardness testing in compliance with the EP <2.9.8> and USP <1217> Pharmacopoeia