Media-Mate Plus Operation Manual
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Section Two – Introduction
The Hanson Research Media-Mate Plus is a portable, automatic dissolution prep system. The
Instrument will preheat, filter, measure, deaerate and deliver dissolution media to numerous
Dissolution Test Stations.
Design Features
1.
Portable Cart: The cart is compact and easy to maneuver.
2.
Control: The electronics are enclosed within the cart for protection and may be easily
removed for service. The control panel is a user-friendly design with digital readout of
actual media temperature and temperature set point.
3.
Pressure/Vacuum Air Pump: The air pump is enclosed within the cart frame for quiet
operation. It is easily removed for service.
4.
Dispense Head: The dispense head connects to the dispense tubing with quick
disconnects and is user-configurable for filling six or seven dissolution vessels in parallel.
The dispense head is designed to interface with the Hanson Research SR-6, SR-8, and
SR8-Plus Dissolution Test Stations as well as most test stations made by other
manufacturers.
5.
Heater Assembly: The heater is an integral design comprised of the heater element,
temperature sensor, overload sensor, and level sensor. The heater is easily removed for
cleaning or for placement in spare media tanks.
6.
Volume Setting: The dispense volume is user-selectable from 250 to 1000 mL in 50 mL
increments. The measure system has been factory-calibrated and is easily recalibrated
by the user.
7.
Media Tank: The tank is chemically inert and is equipped with a 5-micron filter and
standard hose bib for quick and easy connection. The tank is easily removed for cleaning
or for replacement with spare tanks. A chemically inert cover prevents evaporation and
provides a docking location for the dispense head.
8.
Retractable Cord Reel: The Instrument is equipped with a 14-gauge, 3-conductor, 20 ft
cord-reel.
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