Technical Specifications

The EnviroMate is a benchtop environmental chamber from Copley Scientific, designed specifically for orally inhaled and nasal drug product (OINDP) testing. It maintains uniform temperature and humidity throughout a 280-litre chamber while a built-in anti-static system minimises electrostatic charge, addressing the three environmental variables that most often undermine delivered dose uniformity (DDU) and aerodynamic particle size distribution (APSD) data . The chamber accommodates all types of dose uniformity sampling apparatus and cascade impactors, including the NGI, ACI, MSLI, and the Inhaler Testing Workstation with DUSA. The specifications below cover the standard unit; IQ/OQ documentation and qualification tools are ordered separately.

Model/Part Number: EnviroMate (catalog number 5040)

Environmental Control

• Temperature control range: 17–35 °C

• Temperature control accuracy: typically ±2 °C

• Ambient temperature (operating): 16–28 °C

• Humidity control range: 15–85% RH

• Humidity control accuracy: typically ±5% RH

• Ambient humidity (operating): 35–85% RH

• Electrostatic minimisation system: included as standard

• Air circulation: uniform distribution throughout the chamber

Capacity and Compatibility

• Chamber capacity: 280 litres

• Accommodates: all types of dose uniformity sampling apparatus and cascade impactors

• Specific compatibility: NGI, Glass Twin Impinger (GTI), Inhaler Testing Workstation (ITW) with DUSA, Waste Shot Collector WSC2, Andersen Cascade Impactor (ACI), Multi-Stage Liquid Impinger (MSLI)

• Ancillary interfaces: BRS 200i Breathing Simulator, NGI Cooler, flow controllers, vacuum pumps

Connections and Physical Specifications

• Ancillary connector ports: 2x quick-release connectors (left and right); 2x cable ports (left and right); 2x interface ports for BRS 200i and NGI Cooler (right)

• Compressed air supply fitting: 6 mm OD push-fit

• Compressed air supply pressure: 5–8 bar (G)

• User interface: digital display with set-point control buttons

• Sound level: 63 dBA at 1 m

• Power supply: 230 V/50 Hz or 115 V/60 Hz

• Dimensions (W x D x H): 1258 x 761 x 890 mm

• Maintenance: no routine maintenance required

• Refrigerant: refrigerant-free, with self-regenerating desiccant dehumidifier

Standards Referenced

• Ph. Eur. and USP environmental control requirements for OINDP testing

Standard Accessories Included:

• EnviroMate Environmental Chamber base unit

• Compressed air connection fitting

• Power cable

• Operating manual

Items Excluded:

• IQ/OQ documentation for EnviroMate (catalog number 5042)

• Qualification tools for EnviroMate (catalog number 5043)

• Recalibration of EnviroMate qualification tools (catalog number 5044)

• Compressed air supply and regulator

• Ancillary equipment (BRS 200i, NGI Cooler, flow controllers, vacuum pumps)

Pre-installation Requirement:
Place the chamber on a rigid, level bench capable of supporting the unit, with clearance for the hinged front door to open fully and access to the side ports. Connect the compressed air supply to the 6 mm push-fit fitting at 5–8 bar. Connect the power supply matching the nameplate rating. Allow the chamber to reach stable set-point conditions before loading test equipment. Confirm the anti-static system is active and the desiccant dehumidifier is functioning before the first test sequence.

Why This Chamber Belongs in an Inhaler Testing Lab

Environmental conditions are the variable that labs most often cannot see and most often get wrong. Temperature, humidity, and electrostatic charge all influence how an OINDP aerosolises, how particles deposit in an impactor, and how much drug reaches the collection apparatus. The pharmacopoeias reference environmental control for exactly this reason, and the EnviroMate benchtop environmental chamber brings that control to the immediate test area rather than requiring a dedicated climatically controlled room .

The 280-litre capacity is sized for the equipment that actually runs the test. An NGI, an ACI, an MSLI, or an ITW with DUSA fits inside, with the preseparator and mixing inlet where the method requires them. The side ports and quick connectors allow flow controllers, vacuum pumps, and the BRS 200i Breathing Simulator to sit outside the chamber while remaining connected to the equipment inside . The chamber controls the environment around the test, not around the operator.

The anti-static system is not a secondary feature. Electrostatic charge on dry powder formulations and on impactor surfaces changes deposition patterns in ways that produce out-of-specification results without an obvious cause. The EnviroMate addresses that variable directly, alongside temperature and humidity .

For buyers sourcing through OS4U, the configuration questions are the IQ/OQ documentation package, the qualification tools, and whether the chamber needs to interface with an existing BRS 200i or NGI Cooler setup. The Copley EnviroMate page lists the full specifications and compatible equipment.

Key Benefits

Three environmental variables controlled together

The EnviroMate environmental chamber for inhaler testing controls temperature, humidity, and electrostatic charge in one benchtop unit. Temperature holds at ±2 °C and humidity at ±5% RH, while the anti-static system minimises the charge that distorts dry powder deposition. The three variables that most often cause unexplained OOS results are addressed together .

Sized for the equipment that runs the test

280 litres of chamber capacity accommodates the NGI, ACI, MSLI, GTI, ITW with DUSA, and the Waste Shot Collector. The chamber is built around the test apparatus, not around a generic benchtop footprint .

Connections without opening the door

Side ports and quick-release connectors allow flow controllers, vacuum pumps, and the BRS 200i to interface with equipment inside the chamber while remaining outside. The chamber environment stays stable during the connection change .

No dedicated climate room required

The EnviroMate provides localised environmental control at the test bench. Labs that cannot justify a dedicated climatically controlled room get the same control in a benchtop format, at a fraction of the infrastructure cost .

No routine maintenance

The refrigerant-free design with a self-regenerating desiccant dehumidifier removes the routine maintenance that refrigerant-based chambers require. The chamber is designed to run without scheduled service intervention .

Clear access and observation

The large hinged front door and clear-view chamber allow equipment loading and observation without disturbing the controlled environment. The digital display with set-point buttons gives direct control over the conditions .

Qualification support for regulated labs

IQ/OQ documentation (catalog number 5042) and qualification tools (catalog number 5043) are available separately, supporting installation and operational qualification for laboratories working under GMP or GLP requirements .

Solving the Problems That Slow Inhaler Testing Down

Getting unexplained out-of-specification results? Temperature, humidity, and electrostatic charge all influence OINDP performance. The EnviroMate controls all three in the immediate test area, removing the environmental variability that produces results without an obvious cause .

Struggling with variable laboratory conditions? The chamber maintains its own controlled environment independent of the room. Temperature holds at ±2 °C and humidity at ±5% RH regardless of whether the lab air conditioning is running or the season has changed .

Needing environmental control without a dedicated room? The EnviroMate is a benchtop unit that fits on a standard lab bench. It provides localised control without the capital cost and space requirement of a dedicated climatically controlled laboratory .

Worried about electrostatic charge affecting dry powder deposition? The anti-static system is included as standard. The charge that distorts powder aerosolisation and impactor deposition is minimised before it affects the result .

Losing time to equipment connection changes? Side ports and quick connectors allow ancillaries to be connected and disconnected without opening the chamber door and disrupting the controlled environment .

Concerned about routine maintenance downtime? The refrigerant-free design and self-regenerating desiccant dehumidifier remove the scheduled maintenance that refrigerant-based chambers require. The chamber runs without routine intervention .

Needing qualification documentation for a regulated lab? IQ/OQ documentation and qualification tools are available. The chamber can be qualified for use in GMP or GLP environments .

Budgetary Price and Final Price Calculation

Copley Scientific does not publish a budgetary price for the EnviroMate Environmental Chamber on its website, brochures, or distributor listings. The product is quotation-based, which is standard for capital equipment in pharmaceutical testing. 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 5040 (EnviroMate Environmental Chamber) .

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

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.

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