Technical Specifications

The DecaVertus III is a high-throughput automated shake and fire-to-waste system from Copley Scientific, designed for through-life testing of metered dose inhalers (MDIs). It automates the firing-to-waste process for up to ten MDIs per test run, eliminating the manual actuation that consumes analyst time and introduces variability. The system is fully compatible with the Vertus III range, allowing methods to be transferred directly between dose collection and through-life firing-to-waste . The specifications below cover the standard unit; carriages, qualification kits, and IQ/OQ documentation are ordered separately.

Model/Part Number: DecaVertus III (catalog number 9870)

Capacity and Device Compatibility

• Device compatibility: Metered Dose Inhalers (MDIs)

• Inhaler capacity: Up to 10 MDIs per run

• Configuration: Holds either can-only or can in-actuator

• Independent air flow control: Per channel, dedicated channel for each inhaler

• Waste channels: Dedicated per channel, minimising clogging for high-volume products

Parameter Control

• Shaking parameters: Shake starting angle, shake angle, shake speed, shake duration

• Firing parameters: Fire force, force release time, fire rise time, firing angle

• Air flow parameters: Air flow before firing, air flow after firing

• Time between shake and fire: Programmable

Compliance and Data

• Standards: Ph. Eur., EMA, USP, FDA, ChP, NMPA

• Electronic records: 21 CFR Part 11 compliant

• Reporting: Run report, audit report, method report

• Method storage: Stores and recalls methods

• User interface: 10.1-inch colour touchscreen

Connectivity and Physical Specifications

• Connectivity: Ethernet x 2, USB x 3, Run In digital input, Run Out digital output, RS-232, label printer

• Dimensions (W x D x H): 1130 x 630 x 370 mm

• Exhaust port: Supports extraction of flammable propellants or high-potency drugs

Standard Accessories Included:

• DecaVertus III Shake and Fire to Waste System base unit

• Waste Shot Collection System for 10 MDIs

• Power cable

• Operating manual

Items Excluded:

• Carriage for MDI (catalog number 9805, per inhaler design)

• Can Only Carriage for DecaVertus (catalog number 9808, per can design)

• Qualification kit (catalog number 9798)

• IQ/OQ Documentation for DecaVertus III (catalog number 9871)

• Label printer (catalog number 9765)

• Foot switch (catalog number 8791)

• Extended warranty (catalog number 1082 for 1 year, 1083 for 2 years)

• Spare waste filter cartridges (catalog number 9820)

Pre-installation Requirement:
Place the system on a rigid, level bench capable of supporting the unit and ten loaded inhalers, with clearance for the touchscreen and waste collection access. Connect to a grounded power supply matching the nameplate. If the exhaust port is used, connect to an appropriate extraction system. Install the carriage appropriate to the inhaler design (can-only or in-actuator) before loading devices. Allow the system to reach ambient temperature before first use if stored in a different environment. Confirm the waste filter cartridges are fitted and the air flow channels are clear before the first run.

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Why This System Belongs in an MDI Testing Lab

Through-life testing is the part of MDI testing that consumes the most time and produces the least visible result. A 100-dose device requires close to 1,000 shots to waste to reach end-of-life, and doing that manually ties up an analyst for hours while introducing the variation that comes with human actuation . The DecaVertus III automated shake and fire system exists to remove that burden. Ten inhalers run simultaneously, each with its own dedicated air flow and waste channel, each fired under identical controlled conditions.

The compatibility with the Vertus III range is what makes the system practical for a lab that already runs dose collection. Methods transfer directly between the two systems, so the shake and fire parameters used for DDU or APSD collection on a Vertus III can be applied unchanged to through-life wasting on the DecaVertus III . One method, two systems, consistent results.

The independent air flow control per channel is a detail that matters for high-volume products. A single shared flow path would clog as the waste accumulates, forcing stops and cleaning cycles. The DecaVertus III gives each inhaler its own channel and filter, so a full run of ten high-volume devices completes without intervention .

For buyers sourcing through OS4U, the configuration questions are the carriage types needed for your inhaler designs, whether the qualification kit and IQ/OQ documentation belong in the order, and whether the exhaust port is required for your formulation. The Copley DecaVertus III page lists the full accessory range.

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Key Benefits

Ten inhalers per run, one analyst

The DecaVertus III shake and fire system for MDI testing automates firing-to-waste for up to ten inhalers simultaneously. A task that would occupy an analyst for hours completes without manual intervention, freeing time for other work.

Method transfer without adjustment

The DecaVertus III shares its shake and fire technology with the Vertus III range. Parameters set for dose collection on a Vertus III transfer directly to through-life wasting on the DecaVertus III, with no re-validation of the actuation profile .

Per-channel flow control that prevents clogging

Each inhaler has a dedicated air flow channel and waste filter. High-volume products that would clog a shared flow path run to completion without stopping for filter changes. Fewer interruptions, cleaner data, less cleaning .

Complete parameter control

Shake starting angle, speed, angle, and duration. Fire force, rise time, hold time, and release time. Air flow before and after firing. Every variable that affects dose delivery is set and recorded, not left to manual technique .

Compliance documentation built in

21 CFR Part 11 compliance, with run reports, audit reports, and method reports generated as standard. The system stores and recalls methods, supporting method transfer and audit review .

Designed for the MDI range

Holds either can-only or can-in-actuator configurations, covering the device formats used in routine testing and reformulation studies. The exhaust port supports flammable propellants and high-potency drugs where additional safety measures are required .

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Solving the Problems That Slow Through-Life Testing Down

Struggling with the time burden of manual through-life testing? Ten inhalers fire simultaneously under automated control. The analyst starts the run and returns when it completes, rather than standing at the bench for hours.

Worried about method transfer between dose collection and wasting? The DecaVertus III is fully compatible with the Vertus III range. The same shake and fire parameters apply to both systems, with no adjustment or re-validation .

Getting clogged waste channels on high-volume products? Each channel has its own air flow path and filter. A blocked channel does not stop the run for the other nine inhalers, and cleaning is reduced .

Concerned about analyst repetitive strain injury? The manual actuation that causes RSI is eliminated. The system fires under controlled conditions without an operator present .

Needing audit-ready records for a regulated lab? 21 CFR Part 11 compliance with run, audit, and method reports generated as standard. The electronic records support regulatory review .

Testing reformulated products with flammable propellants? The exhaust port supports extraction of flammable propellants or high-potency drugs, addressing the safety requirements of pMDI reformulation studies .

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Budgetary Price and Final Price Calculation

Copley Scientific does not publish a budgetary price for the DecaVertus III on its website, brochures, or distributor listings. The manufacturer's brochure explicitly directs buyers to contact their sales team for pricing information . No price figure is stated here because a published figure does not exist.

To obtain the budgetary price and complete the requested calculation:

• Contact Copley Scientific directly (sales@copleyscientific.co.uk) or their regional distributor for Bangladesh (Apex Chromatography).

• Request a budgetary quotation for catalog number 9870 (DecaVertus III Shake and Fire to Waste System) .

• Once the budgetary price is received, multiply it by 300 to obtain the final price.

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Warranty & Support

We provide a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty covering parts and labor. Technical support, installation assistance, and operational training are also available. Replacement parts and consumables are available throughout the product’s service life. Extended warranty options (1-year and 2-year) are available directly from Copley .

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