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PRANA – AUTOMATED pMDI & NASAL SHAKER/ACTUATOR & DOSER

PRANA – AUTOMATED pMDI & NASAL SHAKER/ACTUATOR & DOSER — product video

PRANA – pMDI SHAKER/ACTUATOR, AND DOSE WASTER

PRANA is User Configurable.
Snap-in Stations are available for ACI, NGI, DUSA tubes etc.

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KEY FEATURES:

  • Proven Technology – Has been an Integral part of A3G for years
  • Can be used as pMDI/NASAL Shaker/Actuator & Doser for ACI, NGI, and DUSA tubes
  • Actuation Force Vs. Time graph
  • Actuator Travel Vs. Time graph
  • Flow rate set up using a Mass Flow Controller
  • Automatically Checks Cascade Impactor for leaks prior to dosing
  • Bench Top Machine – fits on lab bench
  • Programmable Inhaler Motion Parameters:
    • Acceleration and Deceleration
    • Shake Speed
    • Shake Angle
    • Shake count
    • Actuation Force
    • Actuation Count
    • Pause time
  • Automatic shot weighing
  • Built in full feature control PC
  • CFR 21, Part 11 compliant software
  • Works with Windows compatible printer
PRANA with the ACI station and balance
PRANA with the ACI station and balance
PRANA with the DUSA tube station and balance
PRANA with the DUSA tube station and balance
PRANA control software — inhaler shaker / actuator
PRANA control software — inhaler shaker / actuator
Inhaler actuation data, recorded for every run
Inhaler actuation data, recorded for every run
Actuator performance chart — force and travel
Actuator performance chart — force and travel

PRANA is an automated system designed for precision pMDI shaking and actuation. It brings a new level of control and repeatability to the testing process, with integrated dose weighing and automatic recording of all test parameters.

Key features

  • User configurable for actuation into ACI, DUSA tube and NGI
  • Can be used as a stand-alone dose waster
  • Fully walk-away process
  • Automatic integrated shot weighing
  • Snap-in stations for ACI, NGI and DUSA tube
  • Automatic ACI air leak check prior to dosing
  • Flow rate setup using an integrated mass flow controller
  • Built-in control PC with 6.8 × 5.1 inch LCD display
  • CFR 21 Part 11 compliant software, supervisor and analyst logins

Technical specifications

Dimensions100 × 45 × 65 cm (39 × 17.5 × 25.5 in)
Net weight60 kg
Connection portsUSB B, Ethernet (LAN)
Voltage220 VAC, 50 Hz
Max shake angle185°
Max acceleration / deceleration150 mm/s²
Max velocity25 mm/s
Data exportPrinter, USB device, network mounted server

Deliverables

  • Inhaler shaker and actuator
  • Inhaler holder (as per inhaler design)
  • Snap-in ACI, NGI and DUSA tube stations (customer provides the ACI/NGI)
  • Operating manual
  • Maintenance manual
  • Validation documents