Ci Electronics Ltd. QM-4BM Tablet / Capsule Checkweigher

The CI Electronics QM-4Bm Tablet and Capsule Sample Check Weigher

 

General Description:

The QM-4Bm is used for checking the weight of samples of tablets or capsules regularly taken from a production line. It provides accurate printed results eliminating the need for the manual recording of weight data.

The operator simply loads the product into the QM-4BM and sets the unit to run.The bowl feeder is then activated so that the sample drops into the weigh pan for the weighing cycle to begin. Each weight appears on the LCD display. After weighing, samples are pneumatically ejected from the weigh pan and fall into the collection pot. It automatically weighs each item, up to the quantity required by the customer’s particular testing regime, and prints the results. Once the pre-set sample size has been weighed the bowl feeder is activated to remove all samples from the bowl. The sample results are printed on the built-in printer.

High precision sample checkweighing system handles any size or shape of tablet or capsule to provide statistical analysis and control for up to 20 production lines simultaneously. The QM-4BM can store details of the name, code, target weight, type of product and the test method in the Product library. Each product can be associated with a test method (i.e., sample size, interval, statistics) that is stored in the Method Library. The samples are compared to sets of limits stored in the unit’s Limit Library which can store multiple sets of limit definitions. These can include standard British, European, or US Pharmacopoeia limits, or user-defined limits defining Upper and Lower A and B limits and the pass/fail criteria. The QM-4BM can be configured to limit library access to users with appropriate access authority and require a password if the password feature is enabled.

Sample results of a particular batch and product monitored on that line can be accumulated and a batch summary printed at any time. The printout shows the product name, batch number, time sample taken and QM-4BM serial number. It lists the individual weights of the sample and shows the mean weight, the SD and CV. The operator is alerted to a drift from the target weight and sample failures are clearly indicated on the printout.

The QM-4Bm has the ability to take "off-line" samples, where the test results are not accumulated in the unit’s memory. Users may wish to use this feature during the configuration of a tablet press or capsule-filling machine.

The QM-4BM has a "Remote Mode" allowing it to be integrated with other applications using an RJ 45 Ethernet connection. The Remote Mode allows data to be exchanged to- and from- a remote host application using common Windows and XML protocols. When in remote mode the user interface is disabled preventing the operator from accessing the batch settings. Details of the interface design and data requirements are included within the optional QM-4BM Validation Documents.

Specifications CI Electronics QM-4BM Tablet/Capsule Checkweigher

Weight Range:	0 to 2.5g
Balance Readability:	0.1mg
Reproducibility:	Better than +/- 1mg depending on environmental conditions
Taring:	Automatic zero prior to each sample
Sample Size:	Up to 1000 tablets/capsules
Product and Method Library:	Details of 150 Products and 50 Methods can be stored
Operator Product Lines:	Up to 20 separate batches can be controlled at a time
Limits:	20 sets of limits can be stored, including standard European, British and US Pharmacopoeia limits for tablets and capsules as well as customer specific limits.
Air Supply:	Clean dry air 30-60PSI
Supply Voltage:	115/230 VAC, 50-60 HZ
Power Consumption:	120VA
Data Output Connections:	RJ45 Ethernet