Automation has been a key emphasis when it comes to a lot of existing workflows and overall advancements with various R&D and QC departments. The VROC® initium one plus has been a key critical workhorse added to many customer's repository. Here is a checklist and basic schedule of how to prepare and what to expect once your automated viscometer is in-house!
VROC® initium one plus Installation Checklist:
1. Lab space requirements:- VROC® initium one plus and AutoSampler: 30” x 26” x 30” (W x L x H)
- Space for computer
- Space for waste container (must be below unit for gravity driven flow)
- 3 power outlets (initium, AutoSampler, computer)
- (optional) Dry air or nitrogen, dew point < 1C. ¼-28” connection to unit, or 1/8” female quick connect fitting. Required for measurements or sample storage below 20°C
- Software/Hardware Specs:
- Local admin rights
- OS: 64-bit Windows 7-10.
- RAM: 8 GB
- Storage: 512 GB
- Processor: Core i5 or i7 (Broadwell or later) recommended
- System Resolution: 1920x1080 (15” or larger monitor recommended)
- Software Requirements: Microsoft Excel, PDF viewer
- USB Ports: 3 (2 should be on the same board). USB 3.0 ports are not currently compatible
- DPI Scaling: 100%
- Regional Settings: US
- Starter kit (includes 100 caps and vials)
- PPE for vendor (if required by customer)
- Viscosity standard and/or samples to measure (optional)
- Scale- at least 1kg maximum weight, 0.1g resolution
- Formulation buffer (~1cP, fully soluble with Aquet), 1% Aquet (250mL), 99.9% IPA (250mL)
- Chemical labels for solvent bottles (as required by customer)
Tray configuration (which setup needs to be calibrated during installation- 40 vial, 96 well, or both. If tray is calibrated, they need to provide the 96 well plate for the installation.)
VROC® initium one plus Training Schedule:
*Note: schedule is flexible and may need to be adjusted if needed* Schedule includes detailed training which covers maintenance and basic troubleshooting for 2 certified users. Additional users can be trained in basic operation of the unit.
Day 1
- All Day - Installation and IQ/OQ
Day 2
- Hands on Training (Maintenance)
- Hands on Training continued
- Protocol Development
- Sample Prep and Overnight Run
Day 3
- Data Analysis and Clariti Tutorial
- Basic Training for Additional users and any additional runs
Contact one of our rheology experts to learn more about our installation and other services!
Written By: Grace Baek, RheoSense Operations Manager