Tablet Press Controller

Tablet Press Controller (TPC)

TPC Applications System Features System Benefits Operation Criteria Technical Support

Preventive Maintenance Program Calibration Services Recipe Example Punch Histogram

One Control System for all your Production Tablet Presses!

Why do you need TPC?

Plug-in compatible with any tablet press
HMI Touch Screen
Force Control
Out-of-spec Alarms
Tablet Rejection
Emergency Shutdown
Regulatory Compliance
Windows environment
Wireless option

alarm and emergency shutdown
force control with out of spec tablet rejection
in-process tablet weight control
batch recipes, graphic displays, printed reports
we can retrofit any tablet press to work with the TPC
direct replacement of older inefficient controllers
compliance with the 21 CFR Part 11 regulations
long distance customer support via modem
one year warranty and a complete guarantee of satisfaction

The TPC/TPS system simplifies operator training, as the operators will need to be trained on only one control system for all your machines. Supervisory Node can optionally monitor all tablet presses on a production floor. Complete Validation Service is available.

TPC Applications

High Speed Production
Pilot Plant
Clinical Manufacturing
Development & Scale-Up

SYSTEM BENEFITS

Increase Productivity
Improve Quality
Reduce Product Loss
Standardize Operations
Minimize Batch-to-Batch Variability

SYSTEM FEATURES

Windows Based Software
User-Friendly HMI Touch Screen
Recipe Driven Force Control
Archiving of Data
Graphs and Reports
Multilevel Password Security (21CFR Part 11)
Electronic Audit Trail / Event Log (21CFR Part 11)
Out-of-Spec Tablet Rejection
In-Process Tablet Weight Control
Virtual Keyboard for Touch Screen Functionality
Instant Technical Support via Modem or Internet
Can be made plug-in compatible with your existing control system

Operation Criteria

One Point PID Algorithm
Adjust on Revolution Average
Reject on Individual Station Limits
Alarm on Exceptions
Shutdown on Exceptions

Technical Support

Full Validation Support
Training Certification Program
Preventive Maintenance Program
Expert Calibration Program

Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Program

Service Contracts for Annual or Semi-Annual Programs
Complete PM Report and Support Documentation
Training on PM Procedures

Calibration Services

Training on Calibration Procedures
Automated "Calibration Due" Notification
Complete Calibration Certification and Documentation

Recipe Example

On this screen, you can see an example of a typical control recipe with dosing cam adjustment, rejection, alarm and shutdown limits expressed as a percent deviation from the target compression force. For a given tablet thickness, compression force is proportional to tablet weight in the vicinity of the target.

Histogram of Punch Performance

Irregularities in punch tolerances become visible on a bar histogram where each bar corresponds to peak force produced by each punch. As the new revolution arrives, the bar lengths are adjusted. If you see that a particular bar persists in being taller or smaller than the rest, it means that you have a long or short punch.

Report Screen

Setup Screen

Click here to view a TPC User Manual Click here to see a Short Operator's Instruction Roadmap