Overview
The AELAB ZRS-3ST dissolution tester is used to examine the dissolving speed and degree of solid preparations like drug tablets or capsules in specified solvents. The ZRS-3ST adopts classical modeling design and is featured by high cost performance, stability, reliability, simple operation, and durability.
ZRS-3ST is a double-functional model with electric lifting head and head overturn; it only needs keyboard manipulation when paddle rod or basket rod is replaced. The head lifts automatically and can be overturned continuously based on the lifted head to make the work of paddle change convenient and handy.
⚙️ Design & Construction
The AELAB ZRS-3ST features a robust Stainless Steel paddle rod and basket rod assembly, supporting both basket and paddle testing modes. The thermostatic water bath incorporates an integrated temperature sensor with software-controlled regulation to maintain uniform temperature across all test vessels. The head incorporates an electric lifting and overturn mechanism to simplify rod replacement and streamline operation.
🔬 Working Principle / Testing Method
The ZRS-3ST regulates paddle or basket rotation from 20–200 rpm with a resolution of 1 time/min, ensuring accurate hydrodynamic conditions for dissolution studies. The instrument controls the water bath from room temperature to 45ºC with 0.1ºC resolution and ≤±0.3ºC accuracy. A built-in electronic sensor monitors multiple bath positions, while programmable periods (up to nine cycles, 1–999 min each) support sequential sampling workflows aligned with pharmacopoeial test requirements.
💡 Key Advantages
- Automated head lifting and overturning for improved handling and maintenance.
- Preset and automatic recall of 300 dissolution parameters from Chinese Pharmacopoeia.
- Stable and low-energy thermostatic water bath with rapid heat response.
- Accurate paddle/basket alignment with ≤1mm rod deviation tolerance.
- Full electronic temperature monitoring across multiple bath points.
- Clear LCD interface with intuitive operation for laboratory QC personnel.
- Supports 3 dissolution positions with both paddle and basket configurations.
🔗 Connectivity & Integration
The ZRS-3ST provides digital control with parameter storage and pharmacopoeia method calling. Data settings, cycle programming, and test conditions can be managed through the integrated LCD human-machine interface. External PC connectivity is not listed in the catalog and can be added if required by user workflow.
🧠 Model Insight
| Model |
Specifications |
| ZRS-3ST |
20–200 rpm, 3 paddles and 3 cups, room temperature–45ºC bath range, automated lift & overturn, 500W heating power |
🧪 Testing Applications
The AELAB ZRS-3ST is suitable for dissolution analysis of tablets, capsules, coated forms, and solid dosage preparations. It supports pharmaceutical R&D, formulation development, QC laboratories, dissolution profiling, stability studies, and regulatory compliance testing according to international pharmacopoeial standards.
Compliance & Quality Assurance
The instrument is manufactured under AELAB quality control protocols, supporting GLP-aligned dissolution testing. Temperature, timing, and rotational parameters follow the precision requirements of Chinese Pharmacopoeia, ensuring traceability and reproducible performance for regulated environments.