This digital
instrument is designed for accurate estimation of disintegration time
of tablets as per IP/USP Standards. The disintegration test determines
whether tablets disintegrate within a prescribed time, when placed in
a liquid medium under the specific experimental conditions.
This
sophisticated microprocessor based programmable instrument is having
many unique features. It is equipped with a broad bright LCD screen
to display the test parameters. The advanced microprocessor circuitry,
precisely controls the temperature of the water bath and number of strokes
for disintegration test.
The
digital alphanumeric 4 lines LCD screen displays various important messages,
regarding the temperature of the water bath. Initially when the heating
of water bath is started and beakers in the water bath are warming up,
instrument displays corresponding messages. Disintegration baskets move
in these beakers and the desired temperature of the test is critically
and accurately maintained. The smart display indicates set temperature,
actual temperature and the 'ON/OFF' state of the heater. The desired
temperature can be set with the help of user friendly informative keyboard.
The instrument is equipped with a dependable and sensitive platinum
temperature sensor.
Two
baskets each with six glass tubes, six guided discs, with clamps, designed
as per IP/USP specifications, along with two nos. of 1000 cc beakers
are provided with the instrument. The beakers containing disintegration
media are maintained at constant temperature, by the water bath.
The
circuit accurately displays the disintegration time, which is also an
important parameter of the test. The disintegration time of the tablets
can be set as desired. After the starting of the test, the display simultaneously
indicates both set and actual elapsed time of the test. Thus instrument
can be programmed for desired disintegration time by using feather touch
keyboard. During the test, the status of the tablets can be checked
with the help of 'PAUSE-KEY facility provided without disturbing the
test parameters. The apparatus will stop automatically with audio alarm,
after the completion of the disintegration time set for the test.
The
apparatus is equipped with a superior quality sturdy motor, to drive
disintegration baskets, 'UP & DOWN', at constant speed. The strokes
length is set and maintained as per IP/USP specifications. The instrument
is assembled in a sturdy chemical resistant powder coated cabinet. The
unit works on 230 V, 50 Hz, and single phase AC supply.dual tests facility.