Technical Specifications

The Impactor Coater IC 200i is an automated impaction surface coating system from Copley Scientific, built to apply reproducible surface coatings to both NGI Collection Cups and ACI Collection Plates. Manual coating of impactor collection surfaces is prone to variability and is labour-intensive; the IC 200i standardises the process, removing the inherent variability associated with manual coating while boosting laboratory throughput . The system coats surfaces in as little as 2 minutes. The specifications below cover the standard unit; trays, covers, and qualification documentation are selected separately.

Model/Part Number: IC 200i (Catalogue No. 5940)

Compatibility

• NGI Collection Cups

• ACI Collection Plates

Coating Performance

• Dispense rate: 0–100 %

• Dispense and reverse cycle time: 0–10 minutes

• Coating time: as little as 2 minutes

• Coating method: precise dispensing of coating solution to each collection surface, with reverse cycle emptying excess back into the reservoir for a thin, consistent coating

User Interface and Connectivity

• User interface: touchscreen

• Connectivity: USB A and USB B

Physical Specifications

• Main unit dimensions (W x D x H): 590 x 320 x 250 mm

• Pump dimensions (W x D x H): 150 x 220 x 130 mm

Qualification and Maintenance

• IQ/OQ/PQ documentation package and toolkit available (Cat. No. 5943 for IQ/OQ documentation)

• Qualification tools available (Cat. No. 5926)

• Extended warranty available (Cat. No. 1072 for 1 year; Cat. No. 1073 for 2 years)

Standard Accessories Included:

• IC 200i base unit with pump

• Power cable

• Operating manual

Items Excluded:

• NGI Cup Tray and Cups (Cover and Tubing Set Cat. No. 5942 available separately)

• ACI Collection Plate Tray & Cups (Cat. No. 5933, required for ACI compatibility; Cover and Tubing Set Cat. No. 5941)

• IQ/OQ documentation (Cat. No. 5943)

• Qualification tools (Cat. No. 5926)

• Solvent reservoirs (Cat. No. 5901 for 500 mL; Cat. No. 5902 for 1000 mL)

• Spare pump tubing cassettes (Cat. No. 5947)

• Calibration certificates

Pre-installation Requirement:
Place the IC 200i on a level bench with clearance for the 590 x 320 mm footprint and access to all sides for loading trays. Position the pump where its tubing can reach the main unit without kinking. Connect the unit by USB A or USB B for control and data. If ACI plates are to be coated, fit the ACI Collection Plate Tray & Cups (Cat. No. 5933) and the appropriate cover and tubing set (Cat. No. 5941) before the first run. Confirm the solvent reservoir is connected and filled with the coating solution before starting a coating cycle.

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Why This System Belongs in an APSD Testing Lab

Particle bounce and re-entrainment bias aerodynamic particle size distribution data toward finer sizes, particularly for dry powder inhalers and low-actuation metered dose inhalers. The pharmacopoeias recommend coating the impaction surfaces with a tacky material such as glycerol or silicone oil to address this, but manual coating introduces its own variability—the amount applied, its uniformity, and the method of application all affect the result .

The IC 200i automated impactor coating system standardises that step. The dispense rate is set from 0 to 100 %, and the dispense and reverse cycle runs from 0 to 10 minutes. The reverse cycle empties excess coating solution back into the reservoir, leaving a thin, consistent coating on each surface . Applied identically to every cup or plate in a study, the coating parameter stops being a source of analyst-to-analyst variation.

The two-minute coating time changes the workflow. Manual coating of a full NGI tray is a slow, careful task that occupies an analyst for the duration. With the IC 200i, the analyst loads the tray, starts the cycle, and steps away. The instrument frees the analyst for other work while it coats .

For buyers sourcing through OS4U, the configuration questions are whether NGI or ACI trays are needed (or both), whether IQ/OQ documentation is required for your quality system, and whether the solvent reservoir and spare tubing cassettes should be included in the initial order. The Copley Scientific IC 200i product page lists the current configuration options.

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Key Benefits

Reproducible coating without manual variability

The IC 200i automated impactor coating system applies the set dispense rate and cycle time identically to every collection surface. The coating amount and uniformity do not depend on how an analyst dispensed by hand, which removes a known source of APSD variability.

Coats in as little as 2 minutes

A full tray of collection surfaces coats in about two minutes. The analyst loads the tray, starts the cycle, and is free for other tasks while the instrument works .

Covers NGI and ACI in one unit

NGI Collection Cups and ACI Collection Plates are both compatible, with the appropriate tray and cover sets. A lab running both impactor formats does not need two coating systems.

Reverse cycle minimises waste

The dispense and reverse cycle empties excess coating solution back into the reservoir for reuse. The result is a thin, consistent coating with minimal solution wastage .

Touchscreen control with data output

The touchscreen interface simplifies operation, and USB A and USB B connectivity support data output and control. The coating parameters are set digitally rather than by manual adjustment.

Qualification documentation available

IQ/OQ/PQ documentation and qualification tools are available for labs that need to qualify the instrument under GxP. Extended warranty options cover one or two additional years .

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Solving the Problems That Slow Impactor Coating Down

Struggling with inconsistent coating between analysts? The dispense rate and cycle time are set digitally and applied identically to every surface. The coating parameter does not depend on manual technique.

Losing analyst time to manual coating? The IC 200i coats in as little as two minutes, freeing the analyst for other work while the cycle runs. Manual coating occupies the analyst for the duration.

Worried about coating solution waste? The reverse cycle returns excess solution to the reservoir for reuse, leaving a thin, consistent coating with minimal wastage.

Running both NGI and ACI formats? One unit is compatible with both collection cup and plate formats, with the appropriate trays and cover sets.

Needing to qualify the instrument under GxP? IQ/OQ/PQ documentation and qualification tools are available as separate catalogue items, along with extended warranty options.

Needing to transfer methods between sites? Standardised coating parameters and digital settings make method transfer easier—the same dispense rate and cycle time can be applied at any site with an IC 200i .

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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.

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