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The SmartTest 50 sets new standards in fast and efficient semi-automatic testing of up to 5 physical parameters. Weight, thickness, width, diameter/length and hardness of virtually all tablet shapes can be tested in full compliance with current Pharmacopeia requirements. Proven Dr. Schleuniger hardness measuring technology guarantees accurate and highly reliable test data that can be evaluated immediately. An integrated color touch screen with simple icon-based navigation makes operating the SmartTest 50 very intuitive consequently reducing operator training time to an absolute minimum.

Specifications:

Break force   

Units

N, Sc, Kp, custom factor

Accuracy

better than +/- 1N

Max. force

standard: 400N / optional: 50N, 500N, 800N

Hardness test modes

Standard mode

Yes

Constant speed

programmable 0.05 - 5 mm/s

Constant force

Programmable 10 - 200 N/s

Diameter

Units

mm / inch

Range

0 – 25mm

Resolution

0.01 mm

Thickness

Range

up to 15 mm

Resolution

0.01 mm

Weight

Range

0.1 mg - 50g

Resolution

0.1mg

Balance types
(external)

Mettler, Sartorius

Max. tablet size  

25 mm

Sample size  

23 per test run (total up to 100 samples)

Calibration

Calibration

2-point calibration

Verification

Verification

3-point linearity (or more)

Dimensions (W x H x D)

390 x 495 x 258 mm

The AutoTest 4 is a modular tablet testing system that offers highest precision and exceptional flexibility. Besides the obvious labour saving advantages, it provides real-time, accurate test data that can be identified and evaluated immediately – resulting in increased productivity, efficiency and ease of regulatory compliance. Its outstanding quality and proven reliability have made the AutoTest 4 the preferred choice of laboratories, quality control departments and production facilities of leading pharmaceutical companies all over the world

Six basic AutoTest 4 models have been pre-configured to meet most common QC and IPC requirements. Additional accessories and options to further extend their capabilities are available for all models

Stand-alone operation
Equipped with a 12-magazine feeder, the AutoTest 4 provides for a variety of up to 12 different products to be loaded concurrently. Testing proceeds automatically including generation of a test report after completion of each individual test. One tester can be shared by an entire team in the QC lab to streamline processes or among a group of press bays in production.

Automatic in-process control (IPC)
To take full advantage of modern high-capacity tablet presses requires automated in-process tablet testing. The AutoTest 4 can be operated fully integrated with a great variety of tablet presses from different manufacturers. Measured test results are sent in real-time to the tablet press to automatically adjust production parameters, initiate a re-test routine or alert the operator.

Specifications:

Weight

Measuring range

0.1 mg - 100 g

Resolution

0.1 mg

Thickness

Measuring range

0 - 15 mm

Resolution

0.01 mm

Diameter

Measuring range

0 - 25 mm

Resolution

0.01 mm

Hardness

Measuring range

Standard: up to 400N / Optional: 50N, 500N, 800N

Resolution

better than +/- 1N

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Depends on model