The Vankel/ Varian/ Agilent VK 200 Tablet Hardness Tester has been designed for the testing of tablets in a variety of shapes and sizes with the highest possible levels of precision and accuracy. Up to 250 tablets may be tested per run. The optional Report Center Printer gives you complete printouts of test results, with both raw values and batch statistics. The VK 200 is designed with the smallest possible footprint to conserve valuable bench space.
The VK 200 Tablet Hardness Tester uses an advanced strain gauge design for its hardness measurements. The instrument is controlled by a built-in microprocessor. The sensing jaw is connected to the strain gauge. As the moving jaw presses the tablet against it, the force is continuously measured and recorded until the initial fracture is detected and confirmed. Results for each tablet are shown on the front panel display. A front panel toggle switch allows you to view results in either kiloponds or Strong-Cobb units. Optionally, your VK 200 can be equipped to read in Newtons. In testers equipped with the optional Report Center Printer, raw results are saved in buffer memory. When the Initialize/Print / Calibrate toggle switch is pressed to the INITIALIZE/PRINT position, statistics for the run are calculated and a full report is printed. After printing, the data buffer is cleared and the unit is ready to begin a new series of measurements.
