Pharma Voyager

Summary

The Insitec Pharma Voyager combines the Insitec T dry powder analyzer, all necessary measurement electronics, cabling and pneumatics in a compact mobile system with a human machine interface (HMI). The Pharma Voyager is ideal for pilot plant operation or Process Analytical Technology (PAT) research where mobility, cleanability, and ease of operation are required. The Voyager can be easily moved to production at any point as it is designed for the plant environment.

Mobile particle sizer unit for processes including mills, classifiers, spray driers and atomizers for :

• On-line real-time data
  Move the analyzer to multiple locations in the process plant for real-time process optimization and process verification with continuous sampling
• At-line analysis
  Measure different samples manually with all the analytical power of the QC laboratory available on the plant floor

Insitec provides robust, reliable on-line particle sizing for dry powder applications. Insitec T with GMP design features triclamping and the use of 316L stainless steel in the manufacture of all metal parts, all neatly packaged on a mobile unit with human machine interface (HMI).

• Voyager
  Combines an Insitec T dry powder analyzer, all the necessary measurement electronics and a process interface in a single compact system. Use of tri-clamping and 316L stainless steel allows easy cleaning to pharmaceutical standards.

Features

• Designed with GMP in mind. Simple-to-clean cell and flow path facilitated by triclamping and the use of 316L stainless steel in the manufacture of all metallic parts
• Sample path and optical head easily and quickly assembled and disassembled by hand without tools
• Parts that are easy to clean and visually inspect
• Options for Instrinsically dafe design to meet all area classifications
• Regular surfaces with high finish prevent powder build up in sample path
• Validation and 21 CFR part 11 options
• Mobile Human Machine Interface (HMI) unit contains all electronics in a purged enclosure to meet area classifications with protective sides for easy shipping

• In-process measurement of particles (solid or liquid) suspended in a gas stream using laser diffraction
• Size range 0.1 to 1000µm
• Model independent analysis
• Patented high concentration sizing method using a correction for multiple scattering
• 4 measurements per second of the complete particle size distribution based on thousands to millions of particles per minute
• First principles measurement using rigorous Mie theory. No calibration required
• Rigorous measurement technique has been validated for pharmaceutical use
• Changeable lenses in the sensor allow configuration of instrument resolution to individual process needs
• CE badged
• Watertight and dustproof to industrial protection rating IP65 (optical head to IP66)
• Optical head and sample path certified to Pressure Shock Resistance of 11bar(a) (PSR11)
• Compliant with industrial-grade electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements for safe, reliable operation.

• Continuous on-line particle sizing in bulk powders with mass flows from pilot to production 1kg/h to 500t/h
• Eductor interface contains no moving parts, delivers the powder correctly dispersed continuously to the instrument, and is easily automated to minimize operator intervention
• Customized application, including for abrasive, fragile and cohesive materials
• Dry flow cell technology has successful 10 year track record in industrial processes. Range of available flowcell path lengths
• Range of process interfaces allow sampling directly in-line, on-line using eductor, or special samplers such as screw augers
• Purge keeps windows clean from dust, minimizing routine maintenance
• 10 bar max operating pressure capability

Please Note: Due to our policy of continuous improvement specifications are subject to change.