PTM-ATG-200 | Compression Force Monitor

A Compression Force Monitor for Pharmaceutical Tablet Presses

• Proven Strain Gage Sensor Technology
• Accurate Compression Force Readings
• Long Life
• Shear Pin Configuration
• Replaces Existing Yoke Pin For Lower Compression Roll(s)
• 15T Capacity Rating; Other Sizes Available
• Precision Machined and Heat Treated Stainless Steel Cell Body
• Integral Grease Fitting For Compression Roll Lubrication
• Integral Plug-In Connector with Mating Cable
• Factory Calibration

• Machine Protection
• Tooling Protection
• Tablet Weight & Density Control
• Tablet Height Control
• Detection of Table Forming and Ejection Problems
• Machine Set-Up & Adjustment Capability
• SPC Data Acquisition Capability

Standard Features

• Suitable for single(1) and dual(2) compression station machines
• Two channels of continuous strain gage main compression roll peak force monitoring
• Expandable to additional channels, for part ejection & pre-compression roll monitoring
• Proven PTM module strain gage signal conditioning
• 12" color touch screen panel PC, with Ethernet for optional remote monitoring
• Display and monitoring of calibrated peak compression roll forces for each tablet (2 stations)
• Machine RPM & PPM display, with parts counter
• Adjustable high/low alarms for both channels, with alarm relay
• Separate proximity switch timing input for each channel, per staggered roll timing
• Job recipe storage for 250 jobs
• On-line SPC data collection
• Ethernet communications port, for optional remote monitoring at computer
• Tablet weight & tablet height feedback adjustment outputs (0-10VDC)
• Housed in rugged steel NEMA. enclosure, with keylock door (Note: Stainless steel waterproof enclosure available as option)

Alarm Features

• Good part trend sampling routine, to arrive at an average learned force benchmark for each channel
• Adjustable high & low percent tolerance alarms for each channel, based on good part benchmarks, for tool protection and tablet quality
• Adjustable discreet high & low capacity alarms on each channel for machine protection
• Dry contact latching alarm relay output, activated by any alarm condition

Data Acquisition Features

• On-line SPC data collection & display of peak tonnage values for each station
• Store up to 40,000 points per station of individual, average, median, range, and standard deviation
• Automatic storage of the last 200 load signatures
• Ability to overlay and display multiple signatures
• Automatic storage of last 1000 alarm conditions, with date & time stamp
• Downtime reporting, with programmable downtime event for each condition

Machine Adjust Output Features

• 0-10VDC analog feedback output signal for 2 separate tablet weight cam adjustments, force based to maintain proper compression roll force
• 0-10VDC analog output signal for 2 separate compression roll tablet height adjustments, job recipe based
• Tablet weight cam & compression roll adjustment actuators to be furnished by customer