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- Page 1 Operating Manual PT-MT3 Electro-Magnetic Test Tablet Version 1.5 Pharma Test Apparatebau AG Siemensstrasse 5 D-63512 Hainburg (EUR) Tel.: +49-(0) 6182-9532-600 Fax: +49-(0) 6182-9532-650 E-Mail: support@pharma-test.de Web: www.pharma-test.de...
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Page 2: The Documentation
This manual should be used by the owner of the instrument only. He is allowed to copy the manual for his own use. It is forbidden to supply any copy of this document for any other purpose other than the instrument use without previous approval from Pharma Test Apparatebau AG. How to Use the Manual To understand the different information we use different formatting: ▪... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Using the PT-MT3 ..........................14 Using the PT-MT3 with a PTB420 or PTB420-500 Instrument ..........15 Using the PT-MT3 with a PTB 302 or PTB 502 Instrument ............16 Using the PT-MT3 with a 111E Instrument ................17 Using the PT-MT3 with a 311E or 511E Instrument ..............18 Using the PT-MT3 with a WHT 3ME Instrument ................ -
Page 4: List Of Figures
Safety Information ..........................38 List of Figures Figure 1: PT-MT3 Front View ......................... 9 Figure 2: PT-MT3 Back Side Connections ....................9 Figure 3: Measuring Head Connection ....................... 10 Figure 4: Measuring Head Normal State ....................10 Figure 5: Measuring Head Side view ......................11 Figure 6: Measuring Head Inserted ...................... -
Page 5: List Of Tables
Figure 29: PT-MT3 and WHT 3ME ....................... 21 Figure 30: PT-MT3 and PTBA 211E ......................22 Figure 31: PT-MT3 Display and Keyboard Layout ..................23 Figure 32: Sample Result Report – Mode A ....................27 Figure 33: Sample Result Report – Mode B ....................28 Figure 34: Load Cell Calibration Support .................... -
Page 6: Document History
WHT4 and additional information added Table 1: Document History Index Information - Change: N = New Document C = Correction R = Revision Instrument Type PT-MT3 Document Name B-29-18050_PT-MT3_v1.5e Revision No. Author PHARMA TEST Apparatebau AG Valid from 11.06.2021 Change Page 6 of 38... -
Page 7: About The Pt-Mt3
You can already easily calibrate the load cell of the hardness tester and the PT-MT3 using static means, i.e., by the use of a certified calibrated weight. In the case of Pharma Test units this can be achieved by the use of a PTB-CAL15. This is a 15kg calibrated weight which can also be used with individual weights of 5, 10 and 15 kg for instrument qualification. -
Page 8: Technical Data
The PT-MT3 is useable over the whole range of Pharma Test hardness testers, from the simplest to the most complex and from the oldest to the newest. The PT-MT3 can fit into a variety of supports or footplates, which provide a gantry to secure the PT-MT3 in the correct operational position for the tester being qualified. -
Page 9: System Overview
RS232 connection port Mains connection and fuses Measuring head connection port Offset potentiometer Figure 2: PT-MT3 Back Side Connections Instrument Type PT-MT3 Document Name B-29-18050_PT-MT3_v1.5e Revision No. Author PHARMA TEST Apparatebau AG Valid from 11.06.2021 Change Page 9 of 38... -
Page 10: Setting Up The System
4.2 Connecting the Measuring Head to a Support Connect the measuring head of the PT-MT3 to one of the supplied supports suitable to the hardness testing instrument you want to qualify with the PT-MT3. This example shows the support for PTB 302 and PTB 502 but you may proceed accordingly with any other support: The PT-MT3 measuring head in the normal state. -
Page 11: Figure 5: Measuring Head Side View
Figure 6: Measuring Head Inserted Push the support onto the locking rods thereby connecting it with the support. Figure 7: Measuring Head Connected Instrument Type PT-MT3 Document Name B-29-18050_PT-MT3_v1.5e Revision No. Author PHARMA TEST Apparatebau AG Valid from 11.06.2021 Change Page 11 of 38... -
Page 12: Folding Out The Instrument Stands
Figure 8: Measuring Head Screwed On 4.3 Folding out the Instrument Stands The PT-MT3 features two foldable stands, which can be used to operate the instrument from a more covenient angle: The stands are located on the bottom of the instrument. There are two stands, one on the left side and one on the right side. -
Page 13: Connecting The Mains
Plug the other end into the power outlet. You may now turn on the instrument at the mains switch. Instrument Type PT-MT3 Document Name B-29-18050_PT-MT3_v1.5e Revision No. Author PHARMA TEST Apparatebau AG Valid from 11.06.2021 Change Page 13 of 38... -
Page 14: Using The Pt-Mt3
The starting frequency may not be shorter than the delay time set up at the PT-MT3. The default delay time setting of the PT-MT3 is 2 seconds; this means every two seconds a new test may be started at the hardness testing instrument. -
Page 15: Using The Pt-Mt3 With A Ptb420 Or Ptb420-500 Instrument
5.1 Using the PT-MT3 with a PTB420, PTB420-500 or PTB 420 Auto Instrument Insert the measuring head into the PTB420-support Figure 14: measuring head in support Figure 15: fixing the measuring head Prepare the PTB420: Remove the black cover plate and set the PTB420 to Calibration: Break Detection... -
Page 16: Using The Pt-Mt3 With A Ptb 302 Or Ptb 502 Instrument
5.2 Using the PT-MT3 with a PTB 302 or PTB 502 Instrument Insert the measuring head into the support for PTB 302. Flip the testing station cover back. Insert the measuring head inside the support into the testing station of the PTB 302: Figure 20: PT-MT3 and PTB 302 Now you can start a test series. -
Page 17: Using The Pt-Mt3 With A 111E Instrument
Now a test series can be started. A special return pin is used to pull back the support holding of the electro-magnet of the PT-MT3 from the PTB load cell after a test. This prevents a stroke of the measuring head which could cause irreversible damage. -
Page 18: Using The Pt-Mt3 With A 311E Or 511E Instrument
It is important that after each test the support holding the electro-magnet is pushed backwards towards the moving jaw to release the load cell. If not results will be affected and will be incorrect. With the carrying rod this happens automatically. Set the PT-MT3 to a delay time of appr. 5s! Instrument Type... -
Page 19: Using The Pt-Mt3 With A Wht 3Me Instrument
5.5 Using the PT-MT3 with a WHT 3ME Instrument WHT-3ME-instrument only! To use the PT-MT3 with a WHT 3ME system, the flap movement of the WHT 3ME has to be switched off first. To do this a switch inside the WHT 3ME has to be pushed. -
Page 20: Figure 27: Open Shielding Plate
Otherwise an error message will appear on screen. Continue with 5.7. 5.6 Using the PT-MT3 with a WHT 4 Instrument Differently to the WHT-3ME system, the flaps needn´t to be deactivated as described in section 5.5. The WHT4 doesn´t have such a switch and it is not necessary to open the instrument. Just use button in the calibration menu to open the flaps. -
Page 21: Figure 29: Pt-Mt3 And Wht 3Me
The WHT-3ME and WHT4 instruments are very fast. You must set the delay time in the PT-MT3 to 1s. (push <DELAY> + <1> + <0> + <*>). Otherwise you will receive Error 131 or Error 133 in the PT-MT3 because the PT-MT3 tries to power the magnet while it is already pushed again by the next forward movement of the WHT. -
Page 22: Using The Pt-Mt3 With A Ptba 211E Instrument
5.9 Using the PT-MT3 with another Instrument To use the PT-MT3 with another instrument, not listed above, in case the instrument is an earlier type of the instruments listed above, follow the instructions for the current version. If you need additional information, contact our technical support. -
Page 23: Navigating The Pt-Mt3 Menus
5.10 Navigating the PT-MT3 Menus Figure 31: PT-MT3 Display and Keyboard Layout 5.10.1 Main Menu After turning on the PT-MT3 enters the main menu. On the main menu you may enter commands as listed below. 5.10.1.1 Main Menu Commands Refer to the table below for explanations on the commands of the PT-MT3 main menu:... -
Page 24: Setup Menu
From the main menu press <CAL> to enter the setup menu. From there you may enter the commands as listed below or press <CAL> again to return to the main menu. 5.10.2.1 Setup Menu Commands Refer to the table below for explanations on the commands of the PT-MT3 setup menu: Key or Key Combination Function <2>... -
Page 25: Performing A Cycle Of Measurement Runs
This section lists and explains the run menu commands and presents the sequence of a measurement run. 5.11.1 Run Menu Commands Refer to the table below for explanations on the commands of the PT-MT3 run menu: Key or Key Combination Function <SET>... - Page 26 Press <STOP> to proceed with the result report (see step 4). Press <START> to proceed with the next measurement run (see step 1). Instrument Type PT-MT3 Document Name B-29-18050_PT-MT3_v1.5e Revision No. Author PHARMA TEST Apparatebau AG Valid from 11.06.2021 Change Page 26 of 38...
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Page 27: Sample Result Report
Time, date and PT-MT3 serial no. ---------------------------------------- Operating Mode: Force Limit 100.0N Mode and nominal value Device under Test: The type and serial number of the hardness tester being used with the PT-MT3 may be S/N: entered here ---------------------------------------- Results: Results No. -
Page 28: Figure 33: Sample Result Report - Mode B
Time, date and PT-MT3 serial no. ---------------------------------------- Operating Mode: Time Limit 5.0s Mode and nominal value Device under Test: The type and serial number of the hardness tester being used with the PT-MT3 may be S/N: entered here ---------------------------------------- Results: Results No. -
Page 29: Interpreting The Pt-Mt3 Results
5.12 Interpreting the PT-MT3 Results To interpret the results of the PT-MT3, compare them to the results of the hardness testing instrument. The PT-MT3 is a tool to qualify the reproducibility of the break detection. This means the standard deviation of the results is the most important information here. -
Page 30: Calibrating The Pt-Mt3
6 Calibrating the PT-MT3 Turn on the PT-MT3 and let the instrument rest for approx. 30 minutes before you start the calibration. Do not activate the magnet of the PT-MT3 within this time. The PT-MT3 calibration procedure is flexible and enables the user to freely enter the values of his reference weights and to decide how many calibration measurements should be performed. -
Page 31: Instrument Type Pt-Mt3 Document Name B-29-18050_Pt-Mt3_V1.5E
Finally switch off the magnet by pressing <CAL> + <3> + <0> from the main menu. Instrument Type PT-MT3 Document Name B-29-18050_PT-MT3_v1.5e Revision No. Author PHARMA TEST Apparatebau AG Valid from 11.06.2021 Change Page 31 of 38... -
Page 32: Sample Calibration Report
---------------------------------------- ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM PT-MT3 Ver.01.00.00 E The firmware version of PT-MT3. Time 14:46:23 Date 10.11.11 S/N 016289 Time, date and PT-MT3 serial no. ---------------------------------------- No Ref Value Act Value Deviation Nominal value, measured valid in Kilopond -- --------- --------- ---------- and digits as well as deviation (absolute and 1 10.00 kp 9.99 kp... -
Page 33: Adjusting The Pt-Mt3
In a first step permanently switch on the magnet by pressing <CAL> + <3> + <1> from the main menu. Press <CAL> + <SET> on the main menu to start the adjustment of the PT-MT3. The display shows the current adjustment point in the following format: [Cn] [xx.xx] [yyyy] [zzzz]... -
Page 34: Sample Adjustment Report
** A D J U S T M E N T R E P O R T ** ---------------------------------------- ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM PT-MT3 Ver.01.00.00 E The firmware version of PT-MT3. Time 14:12:36 Date 10.11.11 S/N 016289 Time, date and serial no. of the PT-MT3 ---------------------------------------- Specification Setting Cell Mounted ------------- ------- --------------- Act. Offset 45 Dig 12.. - Page 35 Press <*>: the display shows [00] [0000] [0000] [0000], indicating that you are in the main menu again. Finally, permanently switch off the magnet by pressing <CAL> + <3> + <0> from the main menu. Instrument Type PT-MT3 Document Name B-29-18050_PT-MT3_v1.5e Revision No. Author PHARMA TEST Apparatebau AG Valid from 11.06.2021 Change Page 35 of 38...
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Page 36: Trouble Shooting And Error Messages
Table 8: Error Messages 8.2 Trouble Shooting Error Solution The PT-MT3 does not turn on. 1.) Mains connection is faulty Check is main connections is present and properly connected 2.) The fuse is blown Check the fuse and replace it if necessary... -
Page 37: Figure 38: Adjusting The Load Cell Offset
Turn on the instrument. Make sure that the PT-MT3 load cell is not loaded somehow, e.g. because the measuring head “stands” upright on the load cell. Press <CAL> + <2>. The current load cell offset is displayed. This should be between 12 and 52. -
Page 38: Safety Information
The mains cord shows any damage ▪ The instrument shows visible damages ▪ Any supply cable is damaged ▪ Instrument Type PT-MT3 Document Name B-29-18050_PT-MT3_v1.5e Revision No. Author PHARMA TEST Apparatebau AG Valid from 11.06.2021 Change Page 38 of 38...
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