- High sensitivity to detect pieces of metal as small as 0.3mm
- Increased product throughput up to 500K tablets or caplets per hour
- Straight-through product flow to eliminate product damage
- Performance verification: Validate your APEX 500 Rx Pharmaceutical Metal Detector using Thermo Scientific™ Quality Assurance Test (QAT) and AuditCheck features
- Compliant: Remain in compliance with GMPs in 21 CFR part 210 and 211
- Adjustability: Height and angle adjustment handles
- Easily accessible rejecter assembly/disassembly for quick cleaning
- Multiple aperture sizes: Custom fit for your production line
- User-friendly interface: Solid-state, touch operation control panel with icon-driven interface
APEX 500 Rx – Pharmaceutical Metal Detector
Achieve cost-effective, industry-leading sensitivity in the most demanding pharmaceutical environments while meeting the U.S. Federal Drug Administration’s (FDA) stringent requirements for validated production with the Thermo Scientific™ APEX 500 Rx Pharmaceutical Metal Detector.
Input Types | 6 Inputs – Active 12VDC+ 12 V auxiliary supply for input sensors |
Languages | English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Chinese, Czech, Russian, Polish, Thai, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese |
Sensitivity | Detects metal contaminants as small as 0.3 mm |
Electrical Requirements | 85/260 V AC single phase plus earth ground; 47/65 Hz, 100 watts max. |
For Use With (Application) | Metal detection: Pharmaceuticals |
Description | APEX 500 Rx Metal Detector |
Construction | Stainless steel 304 straightlined case, high polish optional. All plastics used are FDA approved. |
Certifications/Compliance | cCSAus, CE; ISO9001 certified |
Speed | 0.5 m/min. (1.7 ft./min.) to 100 m/min. (330 ft./min.) for the system |
Operating Temperature | -10°C to +40°C (14°F to 104°F) |
Input Allocation | Speed Sensor, Keylock, Product Select 1, Product Select 2, Infeed PEC, Reject Confirmation 1 and Bin Full External Suppression, Reject 1 Complete, Clear All Warnings/Alarms/Faults (selectable via menu), External Alarm and External Reset |
Input Applications | Speed Sensor, Keylock, Product Select 1, Product Select 2, Infeed PEC, Reject Confirmation 1 and Bin Full External Suppression, Reject 1 Complete, Clear All Warnings/Alarms/Faults (selectable via menu), External Alarm and External Reset |
Output Types | 6 Relays outputs; Relays: 250 volt AC 2 amp max. 50 volt DC 1 amp max. |
Output Allocation | Reject 1, Reject 2, AuditCheck, Fault, Alarm, Warning, QAT lamp (selectable via menu) |
Output Applications | Reject 1, Reject 2, AuditCheck, Fault, Alarm, Warning, QAT lamp (selectable via menu) |
Air Supply | 5.5 bar (80 psi) nominal, 4 bar (60 psi) minimum – for AuditCheck and/or pneumatic rejector (not required for electronic rejector) |
Communications | Optional ModBus serial or Ethernet modules |
IP Rating | Type 3 enclosure, metal detector and control panel only |
Relative Humidity | 20 to 80% non-condensing |
Unit Size | Each |