SubscribeTruScan™ is a rugged handheld system for rapid, accurate Material Identity Verification, offering incomparable ease of operation in a tough, lightweight form factor.
TruScan was designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and industrial manufacturing operations, particularly given increasing regulatory and liability pressures, variable batch sizes in more adaptive manufacturing environments, and the prevailing drive toward lean manufacturing.
Using Raman spectroscopy, TruScan quickly determines if the contents of a container -- whether raw materials, intermediates or finished product -- are chemically authentic.
Applications include:
•Incoming raw material identity verification
•Inspection of intermediate and final products
•Process troubleshooting
•Counterfeit identification
Key features include:
Ease of use. TruScan's intuitive user inter-face and managed workflow minimize user error and ensure even novice users are quickly up and running.
Handheld. Weighing less than 4 pounds (1.8 kg), TruScan can be used on the loading dock, in the warehouse, at the distributor, or wherever rapid material verification is required.
Rapid results. TruScan quickly analyses the substance in question and provides an immediate decision on its validity, typically within 30 seconds. Further, TruScan's point-and-shoot operation enables sampling through packaging, such as double-bagged pharmaceutical ingredients in a drum or tablets in blister packaging.
Managed workflow. TruScan's embedded workflow software ensures the correct Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) or method is followed for each sample, backed by three levels of password-protected user authorization. The built-in bar code reader minimizes transcription
errors.
Ruggedness. TruScan is derived from military requirements for toughness. Demanding vibration and drop tests, as well as operation in extreme temperatures and humidity, were an integral part of the product development process.
Results
Once a measurement is complete, TruScan provides clear pass/fail verification results, and allows the administrator to include additional information if desired.
If a material is not consistent with the expected contents, an optional Discovery mode enables the administrator to access a library of chemical substances to determine the identity of the unknown substance.
Validation and regulatory compliance. TruScan has been designed for use in 21 CFR Part 11 compliant environments, and has UL and CE certification. It has built-in self-test diagnostics, including system checks at the start of every measurement, and system calibration to NIST and ASTM standards.
Optional Accessories
Optional TruScan accessories include a vial holder, universal tablet holder and the FlexProbe fiberoptic extension, all of which easily attach to TruScan's laser aperture.
For more information, please contact truscan@ahurascientific.com or +1.978.642.1132
| Raman Spectrum Range | 250 cm-1 to 2875 cm-1 |
| Spectral Resolution | 7 to 10.5 cm-1 (FWHM) across range |
| Laser (excitation wavelength) | 785 nm +/- 0.5 nm, 2 cm-1 linewidth |
| Laser Output | Auto-adjusted, 300 mW or lower |
| Collection Optics | NA = 0.33; 18 mm working distance; 0.2 mm to 2.5 mm spot size |
| Exposure | Automatic (100 ms minimum) |
| Measurement Accessories | Vial holder; universal tablet holder; FlexProbe (fiber-optic extension probe) |
| Electronic Records and Signatures | Designed for use in 21 CFR 11 compliant environments |
| Battery | Rechargeable 7.4 V Internal Lithium Ion Battery; >5 hours at 25 °C |
| External Power Supply | Wall plug transformer 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz |
| Weight | <4 lbs. (<1.8 kg) |
| Size | 12" x 6" x 3" (30 cm x 15 cm x 7.6 cm) |
| Operating Temperature | -20 °C to +40 °C |
| Barcode Supported Symbologies | Most linear and 2D standards |