The semi-automated tablet testing system PTB 500 is a dual test mode instrument to measure five different parameters of one sample. Hardness, diameter (or length), thickness, width and the weight of tablets can be determined here. The instrument features an integrated analytical balance and a sample carousel. The instrument is made in strict compliance with the EP <2.9.8> and USP <1217> Pharmacopoeia.

• Tablet hardness testing in full compliance to USP <1217> and EP <2.9.8> Pharmacopeia
• 5 results of the same sample: thickness, width, diameter (length), hardness and weight (via connected external analytical balance)
• Dual force mode instrument with linear speed increase and linear force increases modes
• Statistical calculations of mean value, absolute and relative standard deviations, minimum and maximum result
• Networking capabilities
• Multiple point validation procedure built-in
• Programmable print-out of force increase curve
• Graphical user interface with clear operator instructions
• Set to test tension strength of oblongs and caplets available

• Display: 7 inch, high resolution color LCD, backlit
• Data entry: Touch screen, USB keyboard and/or mouse supported
• Instrument firmware compliance: 21 CFR Part 11 compliant user management and result database, electronic signatures, integrated audit trail
• Method storage: Integrated database
• User management: Integrated database
• Interface: USB, LAN
• Printer or LAN printers
• Instrument Housing: Stainless steel (304) to meet GLP requirements
• Number of testing stations 5 (Hardness, Thickness, Width, Diameter/Length, Weight
• Hardness testing range:
• PTB 500: 2.0 – 300.0 N ± 10 N
• PTB 500-500: 5.0 – 500.0 N ± 50 N
• PTB 500-1000: 10.0 – 1,000.0 N ± 50 N