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Multichannel diode array NIR Analyser
SentroPAT FO
Based on a diode array NIR spectrometer, the SentroPAT FO is a compact multi-purpose system for direct monitoring of a variety of unit operations during the processing of solid-dose pharmaceuticals.
Last updated: March 28, 2023

SentroPAT FO NIR
Multichannel diode array NIR Analyser
The SentroPAT FO is a versatile, robust, and reliable system that can be utilised to keep an eye on a number of unit processes when solid dosage pharmaceuticals are being processed. The NIR spectrometer diode array serves as the system’s foundation, and when the analyser is used in conjunction with any SentroProbe and set up with SentroSuite GMP, it is a complete solution that offers insightful process information from product development to routine operation.
The SentroPAT FO provides incredibly insightful information about virtually every process step, including, but is not limited to, blending, granulation, drying, and compressing.
Your benefits
- Simultaneous measurement of the entire wavelength range within milliseconds
- Fast and long-term stable results
- Superior spectroscopic performance
- Reflectance probes with internal reference
- Large spot size (5mm diameter)
- Best spectra quality with moving sample conditions
- Low maintenance
- GMP-friendly hardware design
- Embedded PC running Windows
Technical Specifications* | *Subject to change without notice | |
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Sentropat analyzer | ||
Technology | Multiplexed Diode Array spectrometer with up to 4 measurement channels | |
Wavelength range | 1100-2100nm (full specification within 1150 - 2100nm) | |
Wavelength accuracy | +-1nm over full specification range | |
System noise | <50µAU RMS within 1150-2150nm at 1s measurement | |
Embedded PC | Intel Atom based, Windows 7 professional | |
Communication | Ethernet (OPC, TCP/IP, SiPAT) | |
Housing | GMP-friendly (smooth surfaces)
IP65 / NEMA4 | |
Dimensions | 160 x 220 x 240mm | |
Operating conditions | 10° ... 30°C
10% ... 90% relative humidity | |
Sentroprobe | ||
Spot size | 5mm diameter / 20mm² surface | |
Light source | 2 internal 5W bulbs for redundancy
Lamp modules user replaceable Lifetime 14,000hrs | |
Internal reference | Internal micro-mechanical white reference direct behind process window | |
Process window | Welded in sapphire | |
Probe shaft | 3/4" (19mm) diameter, length 65, 100, 200 or 300mm | |
Approvals | ATEX zone 20/21, CE | |
Self monitoring | Internal controller and sensors to monitor probe function and status | |
Operating conditions | 0° ... 80°C probe tip
Up to 150°C for CIP processes | |
Software interfaces | ||
Data pre-treatment | Bad spectra rejection, mathematical pre-treatments, noise monitoring | |
Analyzer management | Health status monitoring, data security, user management, audit trail | |
Chemometric interfaces | Unscrambler, SIMCA | |
Technology | .NET based application | |
Communication protocol | Ethernet-based TCP-IP, OPC-Server, SiPAT driver |
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