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Dissolution Workstation Software (G4974AA)

Operators Manual

Notices Manual Part Number 79-9075 Rev C July 2018

Copyright Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2018

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Content

1 Introduction 7

2 Installation and Setup 9

Requirements and Configuration 10

PC Requirements 10 Software Installation or Upgrade 10 Local Security Policy 11

Starting Dissolution Workstation 13

Starting Dissolution Workstation 13 Dissolution Workstation Logon 13 Adding Users to the Application 14

Workstation Connections 16

Dissolution Apparatus / 8000 / Peristaltic Pump (Daisy-chain to PC) 18 Dissolution Apparatus / 850-DS (Daisy-chain to PC) 19 Dissolution Apparatus / 8000 / Syringe Pump (Daisy-chain to PC) 20 Dissolution Apparatus / 8000 / Syringe Pump / Filter Changer (Daisy-chain to PC) 21 Dissolution Apparatus / 8000 / Peristaltic Pump (Individual to MDS) 22 Dissolution Apparatus / 850-DS (Individual to MDS) 23 Dissolution Apparatus / 8000 / Syringe Pump (Individual to MDS) 24 Dissolution Apparatus / 8000 / Syringe Pump / Filter Changer (Individual to MDS) 25 Dissolution Apparatus / 8000 / Peristaltic Pump, Syringe Pump, or Syringe Pump and Filter Changer (Daisy-chain to MDS) 26 Dissolution Apparatus / 850-DS (Daisy-chain to MDS) 27

3 Operation 29

Log On to Dissolution Workstation 30

Configuring Your System 33

Dissolution Apparatus 36 Fraction Collector 37 Syringe Pump 38 Filter Changer 39

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Completing the Configuration 40 Copying a System Configuration 41 Deleting a System Configuration 41 Recovering a System Configuration 42 Serial Numbers 42 System Configuration Report 44 Editing an Existing System Configuration 45 Show Audit Trail 45 Verify Integrity 46 Import / Export XML File 46

Diagnostics / Manual Control 48

Moving the Drive Unit for Apparatus 3 / Apparatus 7 50 Dips per Minute for Apparatus 3 / Apparatus 7 51 Moving the Drive Unit for Apparatus 1 / 2 51 Spindle Control for Apparatus 1 / 2 53 Cannula / Manifold for Apparatus 1 / 2 53 Dosage Delivery for Apparatus 1 / 2 54 Water Bath Temperature 54 Syringe Pump / Filter Changer 55 Valve Control (8000) 58 Valve Control (850-DS) 59 Peristaltic Pump 60 Replacement Media Pump 61

Method Editor 62

Creating a Method 62 Copying Methods 74 Deleting Methods 74 Recovering a Method 75 Editing an Existing Method 75 Method Report 76 Audit Trail 76 Import / Export XML File 77

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Running the Method 79

Test Reports 84

Electronic Signatures 85

Clean System 86

Manual Sampling 87

Eject Tray 89 Load Tray 89 Verify Timing 89

MSDE Manager: Back up / Restore Database 90

Backing up the Database 90 Restoring the Database 91 Tools 92

Security (21 CFR Part 11 Compliance) 96

Change User 96 Lock Application 96 Audit Trail 97 Permissions 98

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1 Introduction

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1 Introduction

Dissolution Workstation Software (G4974AA) integrates Agilents dissolution apparatus and automated sampling components, allowing you to simultaneously control up to four systems of any configuration from a desktop PC. The software provides a mechanism for the user to build, edit, search, retrieve, and archive all dissolution methods and test reports from a single interface.

Method parameters, instrument and accessory information, and test data are captured and recorded within the software. View test status information in real time as the software progresses through the timepoints for each dissolution system. As part of 21 CFR Part 11 regulations, user changes to methods and system configurations are version controlled and documented.

Agilents complete line of dissolution equipment is available for use with Dissolution Workstation Software. This includes Apparatus 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 and the associated pumps and automated sampling equipment.

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2 Installation and Setup Requirements and Configuration 10 Starting Dissolution Workstation 13 Workstation Connections 16

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Requirements and Configuration

PC Requirements

The software is designed to run on a PC-based platform with the following minimum specifications: Intel Pentium G4560T minimum; Intel Core i3-6100T or better preferred 4 GB of RAM (8 GB recommended) CD-ROM optical drive or USB 2.0 port (minimum) for software installation 1 USB port (2 if used with a 280-DS) 1 RS232 serial port (9-pin) or additional USB port for USB-to-serial adapter.

Digi Edgeport USB-RS232 adapter recommended for multi-system connections.

20 GB of free hard drive space (minimum) Keyboard, mouse, and monitor with 1280 x 960 at 16M colors (minimum) Microsoft Windows 7 or 10 (32-bit or 64-bit) operating system

Software Installation or Upgrade

NOTE If you are upgrading Dissolution Workstation, install the new version, ensure your data has transferred over, and then uninstall the previous version. See Backing up the Database on page 90 and Restoring the Database on page 91 for assistance.

NOTE You must log on to the computer as an administrator to set up the software and run it for the first time.

NOTE If Windows User Access Control (UAC) displays during the installation process, click Allow to continue installation.

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1 Insert the Dissolution Workstation CD and access the files contained on the CD.

2 Execute setup.exe and follow the on-screen prompts.

Local Security Policy

For 21 CFR Part 11 compliance purposes, you must ensure that the following minimum requirements are met by your system's security policy. To configure your system's security policies, complete the following steps: 1 Click Start > Run. 2 Type secpol.msc and click Enter to run the Local Security Settings Manager.

The Local Security Settings screen displays.

NOTE When asked if you want to install a particular application (for example, Microsoft .Net Framework,) you are required to click Yes to install all software.

NOTE On the Database Server screen, do not change the password.

NOTE The Local Security Policy conforms with 21 CFR Part 11 physical requirement section 11.300 b. Internal IT requirements may differ from the settings outlined in this section. It may be necessary to coordinate the following configurations with the domain administrator.

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3 Click Security Settings > Account Policies > Password Policy and set the applicable security policy configuration.

4 Click Security Settings > Account Policies > Account Lockout Policy. Configure the options.

5 Click Security Settings > Local Policies > Audit Policy and set the options.

Policy Security Setting

Enforce Password History

3 passwords remembered

Maximum Password Length

30 days

Minimum Password Length

6 characters

Password Must Meet Complexity Requirements

Enabled

Policy Security Setting

Account lockout duration

0 minutes (infinite)

Account lockout threshold

3 invalid login attempts

Reset account lockout counter

99999 minutes

Policy Security Setting

Audit account logon events

Success, Failure

Audit account management

Success, Failure

Audit login events Success, Failure

Audit policy change Success, Failure

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Starting Dissolution Workstation

Starting Dissolution Workstation

1 Double-click the Dissolution Workstation icon on the Windows desktop to start the software.

2 If your system has Windows Firewall enabled, the Windows Security Alert screen displays. Click Unblock to enable the program.

Dissolution Workstation Logon

Figure 1. Logon

NOTE You must log on to the computer as an administrator to set up the software and run it for the first time.

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1 From the Logon screen, enter your credentials in the User ID and Password boxes.

2 Ensure the domain selected is appropriate and click Logon to initiate the software.

Adding Users to the Application

1 After successfully logging on to the software, click Tools > Options. The Configuration Dialog screen displays.

2 To add a user to a group, select the Security tab on the Configuration Dialog screen.

3 Click User Administration at the bottom of the screen. The Local Users and Groups screen displays.

Figure 2. Local Users and Groups

NOTE To complete this section, you must be logged on as an administrator

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4 Double-click the Groups folder to expand the list of groups. 5 Double-click all eight of the groups that begin with Vk and ensure that your

username is logged in and is identified as a member of these groups. 6 To add a user to a group, click Add... from the respective group screen. The

Select Users, Computers, or Group screen displays. 7 Enter your user identification in the empty box and click Check Names. Ensure

your user identification and domain populate the empty field. Click OK. 8 Close the Local Users and Groups screen. 9 Click OK to close the Configuration Dialog screen.

NOTE It may be necessary to log in again to the application to reveal the newly granted permissions for the user.

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Workstation Connections

There are various ways to connect your dissolution equipment to the Dissolution Workstation software. Each dissolution system requires at least one serial port or a serial-to-USB adapter. Cable guides are listed with each connection diagram to aid in selecting the necessary cables for your configuration.

Since the software can control up to four complete dissolution systems, it is often necessary to add additional serial ports to the PC controlling the instruments. It is recommended to use a multiport device server (USB to serial) that is appropriate for the number of connections to be made.

The following instructions refer to COM1, COM2, etc. It is acceptable to substitute different COM port numbers based on the physical layout of your system.

NOTE When using the multiport device server, you can connect different dissolution systems based on port availability. This is true with daisy-chain (instruments connected in series) or individual connections. See Dissolution Apparatus / 8000 / Peristaltic Pump, Syringe Pump, or Syringe Pump and Filter Changer (Daisy-chain to MDS) on page 26 for an example.

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Workstation Connection Peripheral Equipment Procedures

Daisy-chain Connection to PC

8000 / peristaltic pump see Dissolution Apparatus / 8000 / Peristaltic Pump (Daisy-chain to PC) on page 18

850-DS see Dissolution Apparatus / 850-DS (Daisy-chain to PC) on page 19

8000 / syringe pump see Dissolution Apparatus / 8000 / Syringe Pump (Daisy-chain to PC) on page 20

8000 / syringe pump / filter changer

see Dissolution Apparatus / 8000 / Syringe Pump / Filter Changer (Daisy-chain to PC) on page 21

Individual Connection to Multiport Device Server (MDS)

8000 / peristaltic pump see Dissolution Apparatus / 8000 / Peristaltic Pump (Individual to MDS) on page 22

850-DS see Dissolution Apparatus / 850-DS (Individual to MDS) on page 23

8000 / syringe pump see Dissolution Apparatus / 8000 / Syringe Pump (Individual to MDS) on page 24

8000 / syringe pump / filter changer

see Dissolution Apparatus / 8000 / Syringe Pump / Filter Changer (Individual to MDS) on page 25

Daisy-chain Connection to Multiport Device Server (MDS)

8000 / peristaltic pump, syringe pump, or syringe pump and filter changer

see Dissolution Apparatus / 8000 / Peristaltic Pump, Syringe Pump, or Syringe Pump and Filter Changer (Daisy-chain to MDS) on page 26

850-DS see Dissolution Apparatus / 850-DS (Daisy-chain to MDS) on page 27

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Dissolution Apparatus / 8000 / Peristaltic Pump (Daisy-chain to PC)

Part Number Quantity

5075-0446 1

5075-0914 1

5075-0252 2

12-0011* 0

* supplied with pump

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Dissolution Apparatus / 850-DS (Daisy-chain to PC)

Part Number Quantity

5075-0446 1

5075-0914 1

5075-0252 2

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Dissolution Apparatus / 8000 / Syringe Pump (Daisy-chain to PC)

Part Number Quantity

5075-0446 2

5075-0914 1

5075-0252 2

5075-0449 1

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Dissolution Apparatus / 8000 / Syringe Pump / Filter Changer (Daisy-chain to PC)

Part Number Quantity

5075-0914 1

5075-0446 3

5075-0252 2

5075-0449 2

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Dissolution Apparatus / 8000 / Peristaltic Pump (Individual to MDS)

Part Number Quantity

5075-0252 2

12-0011 0

* supplied with pump

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Dissolution Apparatus / 850-DS (Individual to MDS)

Part Number Quantity

5075-0252 2

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Dissolution Apparatus / 8000 / Syringe Pump (Individual to MDS)

Part Number Quantity

5075-0252 2

5075-0448 1

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Dissolution Apparatus / 8000 / Syringe Pump / Filter Changer (Individual to MDS)

Part Number Quantity

5075-0252 2

5075-0448 2

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Dissolution Apparatus / 8000 / Peristaltic Pump, Syringe Pump, or Syringe Pump and Filter Changer (Daisy-chain to MDS)

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Dissolution Apparatus / 850-DS (Daisy-chain to MDS)

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3 Operation Log On to Dissolution Workstation 30 Configuring Your System 33 Diagnostics / Manual Control 48 Method Editor 62 Running the Method 79 Test Reports 84 Clean System 86 Manual Sampling 87 MSDE Manager: Back up / Restore Database 90 Security (21 CFR Part 11 Compliance) 96

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Log On to Dissolution Workstation

1 Double-click the Dissolution Workstation icon on your desktop. The Logon screen displays.

Figure 3. Logon

2 Enter your user identification and password. Verify the domain is correct and click Logon. The Dissolution Workstation screen displays.

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Figure 4. Dissolution Workstation

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The following options are available in the navigation bar on the Dissolution Workstation homescreen:

Option Function

Configuration Create a file for each dissolution apparatus. All relevant data including configuration and component serial numbers is stored within this file.

Diagnostics Verify communication or view real-time data from the modules.

Editor Create a test method to define parameters and tolerances to be verified.

Run Method Begin a test using previously created apparatus and methods.

Test Reports Search and retrieve previously executed tests based on various filtered criteria.

Change User Log on to the Dissolution Workstation Software as a different user.

Lock Application Lock the Dissolution Workstation Software.

Audit Trail Verify, filter, or create reports of logon information for the Dissolution Workstation Software.

Permissions View the rights and privileges for users of the Dissolution Workstation Software.

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Configuring Your System

It is necessary to configure the components that will be used for automated sample collection. Systems can be added, modified, and removed from the database. All system configuration activity is recorded in the system audit log. The dissolution software allows the configuration of multiple systems. A maximum of four systems can be running methods at one time.

System configuration entails selecting the appropriate equipment and setting the communication and other physical properties of the system. Serial numbers are stored for each system to allow tracking of physical system changes. 1 From the navigation bar, click Configuration. The System Configuration

screen displays.

Figure 5. System Configuration

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2 Click Create. The System Editor screen displays.

Figure 6. System Editor

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3 Click Next. Following is a description of the System Editor screen options:

4 Click Next. The following sections describe the screens that display based on the selections entered on the System Editor screen.

Option Description

System System Name Enter a name for your system.

Laboratory Enter a laboratory name.

Dissolution Setup Click the drop-down arrow on the Dissolution Setup box to select Apparatus 3/7, Apparatus 1/2/5/6, or NONE.

Click the drop-down arrow in the Dissolution Setup box to select Peristaltic Pump or Syringe Pump.

If your system configuration includes an 8000 or 850-DS, click Fraction Collector. If your system configuration includes a syringe pump, once Syringe Pump is selected from the drop-down menu above, the Filter Changer option becomes active. Click Filter Changer if your system configuration includes a filter changer (or the 850-DS includes the Filter Module).

Manual Sampling Timepoint Alarm Lead Time (MM:SS) - The amount of time that the manifold lowers prior to the sample timepoint. This allows for equilibration of the temperature probes before vessel temperature measurements. Timepoint Duration (MM:SS) - This is the amount of time that the manifold remains at its sampling position after the sample timepoint. The sum of the Lead Time and Duration should total a minimum of 30 seconds for accurate temperature readings.

Restrict Execution To Specified Workstation Click to display the name of the workstation or enter the name of the workstation connected to the system. Click No Restriction to allow the system to be run from any workstation. Note: The system must be physically connected.

Change Management If applicable, select the box under Change Management in order to restrict the system editing rights to the current user. Note: This option prevents system configuration modification by anyone other than the system owner or a user with VkModifyOthersSystems privilege.

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Dissolution Apparatus

1 If applicable, either the BIO-DIS screen or the Dissolution Tester screen displays. Click Next. Depending on the chosen configuration, the following is a description of the screen options available for either Apparatus 1/2/5/6 or Apparatus 3/7:

Dissolution Apparatus

Comm Address Enter the appropriate communication address for the dissolution apparatus.

Options Click the appropriate dissolution apparatus options.

Using the up and down arrows, indicate the number of active vessel positions.

BIO-DIS

Comm Address Enter the appropriate communication address for the dissolution apparatus.

Rows Using the up and down arrows, indicate the number of rows.

Note: This setting must match the physical configuration of the instrument.

Sample Channels Using the up and down arrows, indicate the number of sample channels. Note: This setting must match the physical configuration of the instrument.

NOTE The communication address (PC port: instrument ID) is comprised of the physical PC COM port (PC port) and the instrument address on the serial bus (instrument ID). For example: COM1:01.

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Fraction Collector

1 If you selected Fraction Collector, the Fraction Collector screen displays. Enter the appropriate communication address for the fraction collector. When connecting to the PC, enter the com port and comm ID. Verify the comm ID on the fraction collector is set to the same value.

2 Using the up and down arrows, indicate the number of channels. 3 Verify the fraction collector is configured for the proper number of channels. 4 Click Next.

NOTE The communication address (PC port: instrument ID) is comprised of the physical PC COM port (PC port) and the instrument address on the serial bus (instrument ID). For example: COM1:01.

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Syringe Pump

1 If you selected Syringe Pump, the Syringe Pump screen displays.

Following is a description of the Syringe Pump screen options:

2 Click Next. 3 If you selected Filter Changer, the Filter Changer screen displays.

NOTE There is no additional screen if you select Peristaltic Pump since no specific pump parameters are required.

Option Description

Comm Address Enter the appropriate communication address for the syringe pump. When connecting to the PC, enter COMx:76. Note: If you are using an 850-DS, the com port for the syringe pump has to be same as the 850-DS. Do not change the comm ID of 76.

Current Level (8000 only) Use the up and down arrows to indicate the motor power (current level). The recommended setting is 4.

Calibration Count Use the up and down arrows to indicate the calibration count. This number refers to the number of steps the motor moves to lower the syringe for a full stroke. The default setting is 19300 (19000 for the 850-DS). To optimize volume accuracy, use the Calibration Count calculator to convert the 850-DS mL/stroke value to the appropriate Calibration Count value. This value should be adjusted (as needed) each time a volume calibration is performed on the 850-DS.

Plunger Speed Use the up and down arrows to configure the syringe pump plunger to operate at a specific speed.

Note: If an 8000 is configured, steps/sec is used. If an 850-DS is equipped, ml/min is displayed.

Aspiration Dwell Use the up and down arrows to indicate the aspiration dwell time. This is the time (in seconds) that the syringe pauses after pulling in liquid prior to dispensing. This time may need to be increased to maintain volume accuracy for certain types of dissolution media.

Prime Loss Use the up and down arrows to indicate the prime loss volume. This parameter accounts for the volume of sample to travel from the dissolution vessel to the sample tubes or vials prior to collection. The volume is moved through the sample lines prior to sample collection at each sample timepoint.

Syringe Size Click the drop-down arrow and select the syringe size (10.0 mL for the 806 Syringe Pump; 1.0 mL for the 850-DS).

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Filter Changer

1 If you selected Filter Changer, the Filter Changer screen displays.

Following is a description of the Filter Changer screen options:

2 Click Next.

Option Description

Comm Address Enter the appropriate communication address for the filter changer. When connecting to the PC, enter COMx:75. Note: If you are using an 850-DS, the com port for the filter changer has to be same as the 850-DS. Do not change the comm ID of 75.

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Completing the Configuration

1 After the final screen specific to your configuration, the Serial Numbers screen displays (see Figure 7, Serial Numbers, on page 40).

Figure 7. Serial Numbers

2 From the drop-down menu, select the type of accessory (for example: basket, shaft, paddle, vessel) in the box that corresponds to Type.

3 Enter the serial number for each individual accessory. 4 Optionally, click Cert... to store the link to a Certificate of Conformance for the

specified accessory. This file may be a .pdf, .doc, or .xps file. 5 Click Add to store the accessory information. 6 Repeat steps 2-5 for each accessory. 7 Enter the serial number for the item and click Add. 8 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each item selected under Dissolution Setup on the

System Editor screen (see Dissolution Setup on page 35).

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9 Click Finish. 10 Repeat all the sections under Configuring Your System on page 33 for each

additional system. 11 Close the System Configuration screen.

Copying a System Configuration

To copy a system configuration, complete the following steps: 1 From the navigation bar, click Configuration. The System Configuration

screen displays (see Figure 5, System Configuration, on page 33). 2 Select the desired system configuration. 3 Click Copy. 4 Click Paste. A new system configuration displays. The description of the new

system configuration is Copy of.... 5 Close the System Configuration screen. 6 To edit the system configuration, see Editing an Existing System

Configuration on page 45.

Deleting a System Configuration

To delete a system configuration, complete the following steps: 1 From the navigation bar, click Configuration. The System Configuration

screen displays (see Figure 5, System Configuration, on page 33). 2 Select the desired system configuration. 3 Click Delete. 4 Click Yes. 5 Close the System Configuration screen.

NOTE The system configuration is never physically deleted. It is only removed from the visible list of displayed configurations and may be recovered from the database at any time.

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Recovering a System Configuration

To recover a deleted system configuration, complete the following steps: 1 From the navigation bar, click Configuration > Recover. The System

Configuration screen displays. 2 Select the desired system configuration. 3 Click OK.

Serial Numbers

To review or add serial numbers to the system configuration, complete the following steps: 1 From the navigation bar, click Configuration. The System Configuration

screen displays (see Figure 5, System Configuration, on page 33). 2 Select the desired system configuration. 3 Click Serial Numbers. The Serial Number Editor screen displays (see

Figure 8, Serial Number Editor, on page 43).

NOTE Alternately, you can double-click the desired system configuration and double-click Next until the Serial Numbers section of the System Editor displays or right-click the desired system configuration and select Serial Numbers. Serial numbers can be added or deleted as a result of any of these actions.

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Figure 8. Serial Number Editor

4 From the drop-down menu, select the type of accessory (for example: basket, shaft, paddle, vessel) in the box that corresponds to Type.

5 Enter the serial number for the accessory. 6 Optionally, click Cert... to store the link to a Certificate of Conformance for the

specified accessory. This file may be a .pdf, .doc, or .xps file. 7 Click Add to store the accessory information. 8 Repeat steps 4-7 for each accessory. 9 Enter the serial number for the item and click Add. 10 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each item selected under Dissolution Setup (see

Dissolution Setup on page 35). 11 Click OK. The Serial Number Editor screen closes.

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System Configuration Report

To display a report of the system configuration, complete the following steps: 1 From the navigation bar, click Configuration. The System Configuration

screen displays (see Figure 5, System Configuration, on page 33). 2 Select the desired system configuration. 3 Click Report.

4 Select the version. By default, the most recent report version displays.

5 Use the up and down arrows to indicate the desired report version and click OK.

6 The system report displays. The report can be printed, exported, searched, or verified.

NOTE Alternately, you can right-click the desired system configuration and select Report. The Version Selection screen displays as a result of either of these actions.

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Editing an Existing System Configuration

To display and edit the properties of an existing system configuration, complete the following steps: 1 From the navigation bar, click Configuration. The System Configuration

screen displays (see Figure 5, System Configuration, on page 33). 2 Select the desired system configuration. 3 Click Properties. The System Editor screen displays (see Figure 6, System

Editor, on page 34).

4 Select the appropriate tabs and change the relevant information in the same manner that the system was created.

5 Click Finish to close the System Configuration screen. If you have made any changes, then upon completion of the wizard, you will be asked to explain or provide a reason for the change to comply with 21 CFR Part 11.

Show Audit Trail

To display the audit trail for a system configuration, complete the following steps: 1 From the navigation bar, click Configuration. The System Configuration

screen displays (see Figure 5, System Configuration, on page 33). 2 Select the system configuration and click Show Audit Trail. The System Audit

Trail screen displays.

NOTE Alternately, you can double-click the desired system configuration or right-click the desired system configuration and select Properties. The System Editor screen displays as a result of any of these actions.

NOTE Alternately, you can right-click the desired system configuration and select Show Audit Trail. The System Audit Trail screen displays as a result of either of these actions.

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3 Select two or more versions and click Differences in the navigation bar. A change report displays. The report can be printed or exported.

Verify Integrity

To verify that the system configuration has not been changed outside of the Dissolution Workstation program, complete the following steps: 1 From the navigation bar, click Configuration. The System Configuration

screen displays (see Figure 5, System Configuration, on page 33). 2 Select the system configuration and click Verify Integrity. Either the data is

verified successfully or the user is directed to contact their system administrator.

3 Click OK to close the Data Verification screen. 4 Close the System Configuration screen.

Import / Export XML File

To use an existing system configuration from one Dissolution Workstation computer on a different Dissolution Workstation computer, you can export and import the system configuration as an XML file.

To export the system configuration, complete the following steps: 1 From the navigation bar, click Configuration. The System Configuration

screen displays (see Figure 5, System Configuration, on page 33). 2 Select the desired system configuration.

NOTE Alternately, you can right-click the desired system configuration and select Verify Integrity. The integrity of the system configuration is checked as a result of either of these actions.

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3 Click Export. The Version Selection screen displays.

4 If applicable, indicate which version to export and click OK. The Export System to XML File screen displays.

5 Indicate the directory and file name and click Save. The code is saved as an XML file.

To import the XML file at another Dissolution Workstation, complete the following steps: 1 From the navigation bar, click Configuration. The System Configuration

screen displays (see Figure 5, System Configuration, on page 33). 2 Click Import. The Import System from XML File screen displays.

3 Select the appropriate directory and file name and click Open. The system configuration displays on the System Configuration screen.

4 Close the System Configuration screen.

NOTE Alternately, you can right-click the desired system configuration and select Export. The Version Selection screen displays as a result of either of these actions.

NOTE Each time a system configuration is saved, a new version is created. To export a version other than the most recently saved, indicate the appropriate version number on the Version Selection screen.

NOTE Alternately, you can right-click the desired system configuration and select Import. The Import System from XML File screen displays as a result of either of these actions.

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Diagnostics / Manual Control

To check the diagnostics of a dissolution apparatus, complete the procedures on the following pages. These procedures are performed on one system at a time. Repeat the procedures as applicable for each additional system. 1 Click Diagnostics. The Select Item screen displays.

Figure 9. Select Item

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2 Select the desired system and click OK. The System Diagnostics screen displays. Depending on the entered system configuration, the tabs may vary (see Figure 10, System DiagnosticsBIO-DIS, on page 49).

Figure 10. System DiagnosticsBIO-DIS

NOTE If your system is not responding correctly, click for additional diagnostics. The screen expands to display the raw serial communications between the instruments.

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Moving the Drive Unit for Apparatus 3 / Apparatus 7

To move the dissolution apparatus drive unit, complete the following steps: 1 Select the BIO-DIS tab (see Figure 10, System DiagnosticsBIO-DIS, on

page 49). 2 Click any vessel position corresponding to the desired row in the BIO-DIS

box (see Figure 11, BIO-DIS Box, below). The drive unit moves to the indicated row.

Figure 11. BIO-DIS Box

3 Click . The drive unit returns to the home position.

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Dips per Minute for Apparatus 3 / Apparatus 7

To set the dips per minute, complete the following steps: 1 Click any vessel position corresponding to the desired row in the BIO-DIS

box (see Figure 11, BIO-DIS Box, on page 50). The drive unit moves to the indicated row.

2 Using the up and down arrows in the box that corresponds to Dipping Speed, set the dips per minute to 15 and click Start Dipping. Dipping begins.

Figure 12. Dipping Speed Box

3 Click Stop Dipping. The dipping stops. 4 Click . The drive unit returns to the home position.

Moving the Drive Unit for Apparatus 1 / 2

To move the dissolution apparatus drive unit, complete the following steps:

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1 Select the Dissolution Tester tab (see Figure 13, Dissolution Tester, on page 52).

Figure 13. Dissolution Tester

2 Click in the Drive Unit box. The drive unit raises. 3 Click . The drive unit stops. 4 Click . The drive unit lowers.

NOTE If your system is not responding correctly, click for additional diagnostics. The screen expands to display the raw serial communications between the instruments.

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Spindle Control for Apparatus 1 / 2

To set the RPM, complete the following steps: 1 Using the up and down arrows in the box that corresponds to Spindle RPM,

set the RPM to the desired speed and click . The spindles begin to turn at the entered RPM.

2 Click . The spindles stop.

Cannula / Manifold for Apparatus 1 / 2

To raise or lower the cannulas / manifold, complete the following steps: 1 Using the up and down arrows, set the cannula position to all cannulas and

the volume to 900.

2 Click . The cannulas / manifold raise(s). 3 Click . The cannulas / manifold lower(s).

NOTE If your system configuration includes a V-series Dissolution Apparatus, set the volume and individually raise and lower the cannulas by changing the cannula position.

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Dosage Delivery for Apparatus 1 / 2

To open the DDMs, complete the following steps: 1 Using the up and down arrows, set the DDM to all DDMs.

2 Click . The DDMs open.

Water Bath Temperature

To set the actual temperature of the water bath, complete the following steps: 1 Use the up and down arrows in the Bath Temperature box to set the water

bath temperature to 37.0 C (see the sample screen below).

Figure 14. Water Bath Temperature

2 Click Set.

NOTE If your system configuration includes a V-series Dissolution Apparatus, open the individual DDMs by indicating a specific DDM location next to DDM.

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Syringe Pump / Filter Changer

Syringe Pump

To control the syringe pump, complete the following steps: 1 Select the FC/SP tab. The following screen displays:

Figure 15. FC/SP

2 Click (set valve to output side) in the Valve Control box. There is an audible click.

3 Click (set valve to input side) in the Valve Control box. There is an audible click.

set valve to input side

set valve to output side

NOTE If your system is not responding correctly, click for additional diagnostics. The screen expands to display the raw serial communications between the instruments

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4 In the Pump Cycle box, use the up and down arrows to enter a volume in milliliters to draw into the syringes.

Figure 16. Pump Cycle

5 Click in the Pump Cycle box to pull from the sampling cannulas. The syringe pump completes the pump cycle.

6 Click in the Pump Cycle box to pull from the return cannulas. The syringe pump completes the pump cycle.

7 In the Fill / Dispense box, use the up and down arrows to enter a percentage of the syringe to fill.

Figure 17. Fill/Dispense

8 Click to move the syringe plunger to the specified step position. The syringe fills to the percentage indicated.

9 Click to dispense the syringe to the home position. The syringe empties.

Filter Changer

To control the filter changer, complete the following steps: 1 Click (open the filter changer clamp) in the Clamp Control box. The

clamp opens. 2 Click (close the filter changer clamp) in the Clamp Control box. The

clamp closes.

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3 In the Change Filters box, use the up and down arrows to enter the number of filters to be replaced.

Figure 18. Change Filters

4 Click to expel the filters. The entered number of filters are expelled and replaced with new filters.

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Valve Control (8000)

To control the valves, complete the following steps: 1 Select the Fraction Collector tab. The following screen displays:

Figure 19. Fraction Collector - 8000

2 Click (lower the valves) in the Valve Control box to lower the needles. The needles lower.

3 Click (raise the valves) in the Valve Control box to lift the needles. The needles rise.

NOTE If your system is not responding correctly, click for additional diagnostics. The screen expands to display the raw serial communications between the instruments.

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4 Click in the Valve Control box to rinse the valves. The valves move up and down repeatedly.

5 Click Open Valves in the Valve Control box. An audible click is heard. When the valves are open, the green lights on the front panel of the dispensing arm illuminate.

Valve Control (850-DS)

To control the valves, complete the following steps: 1 Select the Fraction Collector - 850-DS tab. The following screen displays:

Figure 20. Fraction Collector - 850-DS

NOTE If your system is not responding correctly, click for additional diagnostics. The screen expands to display the raw serial communications between the instruments

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2 Click (lower the valves) in the Valve Control box to lower the needles. The needles lower.

3 Click (raise the valves) in the Valve Control box to lift the needles. The needles rise.

4 Click Open Valves in the Valve Control box. An audible click is heard.

Peristaltic Pump

To control the peristaltic pump, complete the following steps: 1 Click in the Peristaltic Pump box. The pump rotates toward the outlet

channel of the peristaltic pump. 2 Click (stop pumping) in the Peristaltic Pump box. The pumping stops. 3 Click in the Peristaltic Pump box. The pump rotates toward the inlet

channel of the peristaltic pump. 4 Click (stop pumping) in the Peristaltic Pump box. The pumping stops.

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Replacement Media Pump

In the Miscellaneous box, click RM Pump On. The pump runs. Click again to turn off the RM pump.

Moving the Fraction Collector Dispensing Position

To control the fraction collector dispensing arm, complete the following steps: 1 Click any vessel position corresponding to the desired row in the Collector

box. The desired row is moved into position.

Figure 21. Collector Box - 8000

2 In the Collector box, click . The dispensing arm returns to the home position.

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Method Editor

Creating a Method

To create a new method, complete the following steps: 1 From the navigation bar, click Editor. The Methods screen displays.

Figure 22. Methods

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2 Click New Method. The Method Type Selector screen displays.

Figure 23. Method Type Selector

3 Select Apparatus 1/2/5/6, Apparatus 3/7, or No Tester and click OK. The Method Editor screen displays (see Figure 24, Method Editor, on page 64).

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Select the Parameters tab.

Figure 24. Method Editor

Following is a description of the Parameters tab options:

Option Description

Sample Information Product Name Enter the name of the product.

Notes Enter any relevant notes regarding the sample.

User Defined Labels Label 1 Label 2 Label 3

The fields in this area have default values of LOT, BATCH, and GROUP. These fields are customizable; enter the information that best serves the needs of the method parameters. Prior to beginning each test, blank fields with these labels will display allowing for entry of test-specific information. See Method Start Options on page 82.

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Sampling Parameters Sample Volume Enter the sample volume in milliliters.

Prime Volume Use this option to set the amount of drawn medium necessary to fill the sampling lines of the entire system. Enter the prime volume in milliliters.

Purge Volume Use this option to set a purge volume in milliliters that ensures all stranded medium is properly expelled. Enter the purge volume in milliliters.

Active Channels Enter the number of vessel positions used for sampling.

Samples / Filter Enter the number of samples each filter should process before being discharged. Enter zero (0) if no filtration using the filter changer/module is required for this method or no filter changer/module is configured.

Replacement Volume If your system configuration includes the a sampling station with replacement media option, enter the replacement volume in milliliters.

Waste Drop Vol Enter the desired waste drop volume in milliliters. Note: The drop volume is an amount of sample that is dispensed through the sampling station needles prior to dispensing samples into the collection tubes to ensure the needles are purged completely from the previous timepoint.

Dual Sample Enable Dual Sample to pull two samples into consecutive rows at a single sample timepoint.

Error Tolerance () Temperature Enter the desired temperature fluctuation limit (). If the vessel / water bath temperature goes over or under the set temperature by the amount of this tolerance, an error is recorded as part of the results. If your system configuration includes AutoTemp, the system checks the vessel temperature at each sample timepoint. For system configurations other than the VK 7030, the system continuously checks the water bath temperature.

Speed Enter the desired speed fluctuation limit (). If the RPM goes over or under the set speed by the amount of this tolerance, an error is recorded as part of the results.

Option Description

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4 Select the BIO-DIS or Dissolution tab. Following is a description of the BIO-DIS and Dissolution tab options:

Clean System After Method Run

Enable Adds a cleaning cycle to the end of the dissolution method.

Vol. Specifies the volume of rinse solution to be pumped through the sampling lines during the cleaning cycle.

Cycles Specifies the number of rinse cycles to be executed.

Rinse Port For 850-DS use only. Specifies that the rinse solution will be pumped from the rinse port of the 850-DS (automated).

Sample Cannula Specifies that the rinse solution will be pumped from the sample cannulas. Requires manual placement of an appropriate rinse tray by the user.

Profile Interval Enter the timepoint in hh:mm format at which the temperature and speed settings are recorded. Note: Profile measurements are optional. Values are always recorded at sample timepoints independent of this setting.

Change Management If applicable, select the box under Change Management in order to restrict the method editing rights to the current user or any user with VkModifyOthersMethod.

Option Description

BIO-DIS tab

Option Description

Row Use the up and down arrows to indicate the row number for which the parameters are being set. After clicking Add to List, use the up and down arrows to indicate the next row.

Speed Use the up and down arrows to indicate the desired dips per minute (DPM) for each applicable row of the Apparatus 3 / Apparatus 7.

Type Note: Disregard this option.

Dip Interval Enter the desired duration for dipping in hhh:mm:ss format.

Hold Enter the desired duration for the dip to remain at the bottom of the stroke in mm:ss format.

Drain Enter the desired duration for the apparatus to remain at the top of the stroke after dipping in mm:ss format.

Bath Temperature Enter the desired water bath temperature, if applicable, in C.

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Dissolution tab

Option Description

Bath Temperature Enter the desired water bath temperature, if applicable, in C.

Apparatus Type Use the drop-down arrow to select the apparatus type (Paddles, Baskets, Paddle over Disk, or Rotating Cylinder).

Vessel Temperature

Enter the desired vessel temperature, as applicable, in C. Note: This value is used to determine temperature errors at sample timepoints as well as for a vessel temperature start (see Temperature Delayed Start on page 83).

Spindle RPM Enter an appropriate speed for the dissolution apparatus spindles.

Final Spin RPM If applicable, enter an appropriate speed for the final spin.

Final Spin Duration

If applicable, enter the duration of the final spin in mm:ss format.

Media Volume Enter the volume of the media in the vessels.

Vessel Temperature

Enable Measure Initial Temperature and / or Measure Final Temperature to take the initial and final vessel temperatures during the method.

Vessel Table Level

Enable Pre-Test Level Verification to verify the vessel table level prior to starting a test (requires a 280-DS Instrument Module).

Operation Checks Enable Pre-test verification of apparatus components and environment to document the acceptable condition of accessories (MQ requirement).

Vibration Monitoring

Enable Vibration Monitoring

Check this box to enable the detection of transient and persistent vibration levels. Requires the 280-DS Instrument Module.

Frequency Bandwidth of Interest

Defines the range of frequencies that the software will monitor to detect above-threshold amplitudes.

Transient Event Threshold

Defines the limit of the vibration resultant amplitude above which the vibration is considered abnormal. Vibration amplitude threshold can be defined as acceleration measured in mG or displacement measured in mm. Transient event will be detected if the amplitude goes up and quickly resets down.

Persistent Event Threshold

Defines the limit of the vibration resultant amplitude above which the vibration is considered abnormal. Vibration amplitude threshold can be defined as acceleration measured in mG or displacement measured in mm. Persistent event will be detected if the resultant amplitude exceeds the threshold as averaged over the defined period of time.

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5 For the Apparatus 3 / Apparatus 7, click Add To List. 6 For Apparatus 1 / 2 / 5 / 6, select the Sample Timepoints tab and program the

appropriate timepoints (see Figure 25, Sample Timepoints, on page 68).

Figure 25. Sample Timepoints

NOTE Resultant amplitude is the magnitude of the X, Y, and Z axis amplitudes detected by the 280-DS 3-axis accelerometer:

x2 y+ 2

z+ 2

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Following is a description of the Sample Timepoints tab options:

Option Description

Time Enter the desired sample timepoint in hh:mm:ss format.

Comment Enter any information relevant to the timepoint.

Type Click the drop-down arrow to select either Sample or Sample + Media Change as applicable for your method.

Add Timepoint Once the information is added under Time, Comment, and Type, click Add Timepoint to include the timepoint in the method. Repeat this process for all desired timepoints.

Note: Media change timepoint is a manual media change. It can be media addition or full media replacement. This radio button becomes available to differentiate when Media Change is specified. Selecting Media Addition will maintain a continuous elapsed time while selecting Full Media Replacement assumes the dosage form has been removed from the media and will therefore pause the elapsed time during the change.

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7 Select the Prefill tab.

Figure 26. Prefill

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Option Description

Prefill Place a check in the box to enable the Prefill option.

Prefill Volume Enter volume (in mL) to dispense into the sample tray prior to the method start. This volume will be automatically removed from the dissolution vessels and delivered into the number of sample rows equivalent to the number of time points in the method (including final spin, if applicable).

The vessels should be filled with an appropriate volume to account for the Prefill volume as needed. For example:

Vessel Volume = 900 mL Prefill Volume = 1.0 mL # of Timepoints = 3 + Final Spin = 4 total Fill each dissolution vessel with 900 + (1.0 * 4) = 904 mL

Each tube/vial in all sample rows will be filled with the entered Prefill Volume (in mL).

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8 Select the Notifications tab.

Figure 27. Notifications Tab

9 Select the Auto Export tab.

Option Description

Email Addresses List valid Email address(es) where the specified notifications should be sent. Separate multiple Email addresses with commas. to properly configure Email address settings. See Email on page 94. to properly configure Email-address settings.

Notification Options

Errors Notifies user of any errors detected during the dissolution test.

Warnings Notifies user of warnings encountered during the dissolution method.

Status Notifies user of the program status at key points during the dissolution method.

Timepoint Notifies user of the completion of each sample timepoint during the dissolution method.

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Figure 28. Auto Export

Following is a description of the Auto Export tab options:

10 Click OK to close the Method Editor.

Option Description

Auto Export Destination

Folder Define folder location where exported data should be saved.

File Name Prefix Specify custom file name prefix for name of exported files.

Export Options Specify the data types to be exported to the defined location. Place a check in each box to have the data type exported.

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Copying Methods

To copy a method, complete the following steps: 1 From the navigation bar, click Editor. The Methods screen displays (see

Figure 22, Methods, on page 62). 2 Select the desired method. 3 Click Copy Method. 4 Click Paste. A new method displays. The description of the new method is

Copy of.... 5 To change any of the parameters of the method, see Editing an Existing

Method below.

Deleting Methods

To delete a method, complete the following steps: 1 From the navigation bar, click Editor. The Methods screen displays (see

Figure 22, Methods, on page 62). 2 Select the desired method. 3 Click Delete. 4 Click Yes.

NOTE The system configuration is never physically deleted. It is only removed from the visible list of displayed configurations and may be recovered from the database at any time.

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Recovering a Method

To recover a deleted method, complete the following steps: 1 From the navigation bar, click Editor > Recover. The Select Deleted Method(s)

To Recover screen displays. 2 Select the desired method. 3 Click OK.

Editing an Existing Method

To edit a method already entered on the Dissolution Workstation, complete the following steps: 1 From the navigation bar, click Editor. The Methods screen displays (see

Figure 22, Methods, on page 62). 2 Click the desired method. 3 Click Properties on the navigation bar. The Method Editor screen displays

(see Figure 24, Method Editor, on page 64).

4 Select the appropriate tabs and change the relevant information in the same manner that the method was created.

NOTE Alternately, you can double-click the desired method or right-click the desired method and select Properties. The Method Editor screen displays as a result of any of these actions.

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Method Report

To display a report of the method parameters, complete the following steps: 1 From the navigation bar, click Editor. The Methods screen displays (see

Figure 22, Methods, on page 62). 2 Select the desired system configuration. 3 Click Report. The Version Selection screen displays. 4 If applicable, indicate which version and click OK.

5 The method report displays. The report can be printed, exported, searched, verified, and / or signed.

Audit Trail

Once a method has completed, the results are available for review, audited modification, and electronic signature. The software maintains complete history for all runs executed on the system. Results can be previewed and printed.

Show Audit Trail

To display the audit trail for a method, complete the following steps: 1 From the navigation bar, click Editor. The Methods screen displays (see

Figure 22, Methods, on page 62). 2 Select the method and click Show Audit Trail. The Method Audit Trail screen

displays.

NOTE Each time a method is saved, a new version is created. To create a report of a version other than the most recently saved, indicate the appropriate version number on the Version Selection screen.

NOTE Alternately, you can right-click the desired method and select Show Audit Trail. The Method Audit Trail screen displays as a result of either of these actions.

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3 Select two or more versions and click Differences in the navigation bar. A change report displays. The report can be printed or exported.

Verify Integrity

To verify that the method has not been changed outside of the application, complete the following steps: 1 From the navigation bar, click Editor. The Methods screen displays (see

Figure 22, Methods, on page 62). 2 Select the method and click Verify Integrity. Either the data is verified

successfully or the user is directed to contact their system administrator.

Import / Export XML File

To use an existing method from one Dissolution Workstation on a different Dissolution Workstation, you can export and import the method as an XML file.

To export the method, complete the following steps: 1 From the navigation bar, click Editor. The Methods screen displays (see

Figure 22, Methods, on page 62). 2 Select the desired method. 3 Click Export. The Version Selection screen displays.

4 If applicable, indicate which version to export and click OK. The Export Method to XML File screen displays.

NOTE Alternately, you can right-click the desired method and select Verify Integrity. The integrity of the method is checked as a result of either of these actions.

NOTE Alternately, you can right-click the desired method and select Export. The Version Selection screen displays as a result of either of these actions.

NOTE Each time a method is saved, a new version is created. To export a version other than the most recently saved, indicate the appropriate version number on the Version Selection screen.

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5 Indicate the directory and file name and click Save. The code is saved as an XML file which displays in Notepad.

6 Close the Notepad file.

To import the XML file at another Dissolution Workstation, complete the following steps: 1 From the navigation bar, click Editor. The Methods screen displays (see

Figure 22, Methods, on page 62). 2 Click Import. The Import Method from XML File screen displays.

3 Select the appropriate directory and file name and click Open. The method displays on the Method screen.

NOTE Alternately, you can right-click the desired method and select Import. The Import Method from XML File screen displays as a result of either of these actions.

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Running the Method

1 From the navigation bar, click Run Method. The Select System Step 1 of 2 screen displays.

Figure 29. Select System Step 1 of 2

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2 Select the desired system to run the method and click Next. The Select Method Step 2 of 2 screen displays (see Figure 30, Select Method Step 2 of 2, on page 80).

Figure 30. Select Method Step 2 of 2

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3 Select the desired method to run and click Finish. The system status screen displays (see Figure 31, System Status, below).

Figure 31. System Status

Option Description

Start See Running the Method on page 79..

Stop See Running the Method on page 79..

Diagnostics See Diagnostics / Manual Control on page 48..

Load Method See Editing an Existing Method on page 75..

Test Report See Test Reports on page 84..

Clean See Clean System on page 86..

Manual See Manual Sampling on page 87..

Eject See Eject Tray on page 89..

Load See Load Tray on page 89..

Verify Timing See Verify Timing on page 89..

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4 Click Start. The Method Start Options screen displays.

Figure 32. Method Start Options

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Following is a description of the Method Start Options screen options:

5 Ensure the dongle is inserted into the USB port.

6 Click OK to start the method. 7 When the method is complete, click Test Report. The test report displays. The

report can be printed, exported, searched, verified, and / or signed.

Option Description

Product Name Enter the product name.

Notes Enter any appropriate notation.

User-Defined Labels Enter the appropriate test-specific information based on the user-defined labels (see User Defined Labels on page 64).

Dosage Introduction Choose DDM or Manual depending on your configuration.

App 5 Auto Drive Lift Ensure this box is enabled for USP Apparatus 5 methods where it is necessary to raise the apparatus drive unit to insert transdermal devices at the beginning of each test

Sequential Start Note: For manual methods only.

Enable this option to introduce dosage forms sequentially either manually or using the DDM; the actual interval is entered in the method.

Temperature Delayed Start Bath Temperature Start As applicable, select Vessel Temperature Start or Bath Temperature Start. Ensure the current date displays in the Time Delayed Start box.Vessel Temperature Start

Time Delayed Start Use this option to program a delayed start. Enter the desired date and time to start the method.

Remote Start Note: For 708-DS only.

Place a check in the Wait for Remote Start box to require the user to initiate the test by pressing Start on the 708-DS touch screen.

NOTE If the license dongle (security key) is not inserted into the USB port, the method will not run.

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Test Reports

To display a report of the completed method, complete the following steps: 1 From the navigation bar, click Test Reports. The Test Report Selection screen

displays.

Figure 33. Test Report Selection screen

2 Click a test in the list to select it. 3 From the navigation bar in the Test Report Selection dialog, click Show

Report. The report for the selected test displays.

NOTE By default, the test report dialog only shows tests done in the previous week. To view tests completed earlier than the previous week, click the Start Date and / or End Date drop-down arrows to indicate date range for a test report selection and click Filter.

Additionally, you can select from a variety of filtering criteria including System Description, Apparatus Serial Number, Operator, Laboratory, or Product.

To restrict the selection to a particular test identification, enter the value in the Test ID Filter box and click Filter Test ID.

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4 Using the buttons on the report toolbar, you can do the following:

Electronic Signatures

When the user is satisfied with the results, the results can be electronically signed. The software allows multiple electronic signings of a set of results. Each signing is accomplished using the signature dialog box shown. The user authenticity is determined by testing the user identification and password against the Windows security database.

Electronic signatures are permanently linked to the results. The software always requires the signature to be executed using all the signature components. Any attempts to sign a set of results using an invalid user identification, password, or any combination thereof that is incorrect is automatically recorded to the system audit trail.

export

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Option Description

Sign Adds electronic signature to test report.

Verify Click to verify integrity of test report. The data verification ensures the report has not been modified outside of the application.

Options Click to specify the optional parameters to display on the test report.

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Clean System

From the system status screen, click Clean. All instruments initialize. Media is pulled and expelled through the valves. If applicable, the filters are replaced.

Figure 34. Clean System

Option Description

Cleaning Cycle Volume Specify the amount of rinse solution to be cycled through the system (in mL).

Cycles Indicate the number of cycles to be executed to thoroughly rinse the system.

Source Rinse Port Select this option to pull the rinse solution from the Rinse Port (850-DS only).

Sample Cannula Select this option to pull the rinse solution from the sampling cannulas. Manual intervention is required to properly position a rinse tray or cups beneath each sampling cannula.

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Manual Sampling

Figure 35. Manual Sampling Properties

Option Description

Sampling Parameters Sample Volume Enter the sample volume in milliliters.

Prime Volume Use this option to set the amount of drawn medium necessary to fill the sampling lines of the entire system. Enter the prime volume in milliliters.

Purge Volume Use this option to set a purge volume in milliliters that ensures all stranded medium is properly expelled. Enter the purge volume in milliliters.

Samples / Filter Enter the number of samples each filter should process before being discharged.

Replacement Volume If your system configuration includes a fraction collector with replacement media option, enter the replacement volume in milliliters.

Waste Drop Vol Enter the desired waste drop volume in milliliters. Note: The drop volume is an amount of sample that is dispensed through the autosampler needles prior to dispensing samples into the collection tubes to ensure the needles are purged completely.

Dual Sample Click Dual Sample to pull two samples into two consecutive rows at a single sample timepoint.

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Error Tolerance () Temperature Enter the desired temperature fluctuation limit (). If the vessel / water bath temperature goes over or under the set temperature by the amount of this tolerance, an error is recorded as part of the results. If your system configuration includes AutoTemp, the system checks the vessel temperature at each sample timepoint. For system configurations other than the VK 7030, the system continuously checks the water bath temperature.

Speed Enter the desired speed fluctuation limit (). If the RPM goes over or under the set speed by the amount of this tolerance, an error is recorded as part of the results.

Profile Interval This option is not applicable for the Manual Sampling operation.

Fraction Collector Row Specify the sample tray row where the sample should be delivered.

Dissolution Tester RPM Specify the speed (RPM) of the dissolution apparatus.

Bath Specify the bath temperature of the dissolution apparatus.

Vessel Volume Specify the volume of media contained in the dissolution vessels.

Option Description

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Eject Tray

Ejects the sample tray of the fraction collector. This operation may be utilized during a test to remove already collected samples - the tray must be reloaded prior to the next sample timepoint or it will be skipped.

Load Tray

Loads the sample tray of the fraction collector (850-DS only).

Verify Timing

Ensures the sample timepoints of the loaded method are sufficiently spaced based on all of the method parameters.

NOTE 850-DS only.

NOTE 850-DS only.

NOTE 850-DS only.

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MSDE Manager: Back up / Restore Database

Backing up the Database

To back up the database, complete the following steps: 1 Click Start > All Programs > Agilent> Dissolution > MSDE Manager. The

MSDE Manager screen displays.

Figure 36. MSDE Manager Screen

2 Click Connect to connect to the database. 3 The DB Utility screen displays indicating the database has connected

successfully. 4 Ensure the name of the database appears and is highlighted in the Database

Name field. If this field is empty, select the Attach tab and click Attach to attach to the database.

5 Click ... to specify a destination for the backup file.

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6 Click Backup. The back-up file is written to the designated file location.

Restoring the Database

The Dissolution Workstation database can be restored from a previous back-up file. Ensure the Dissolution Workstation program is not running and that no other program is using the database during the restoration.

To restore the database, complete the following steps: 1 Click Start > All Programs > Agilent > Dissolution > MSDE Manager. The

MSDE Manager screen displays.

Figure 37. MSDE Manager Screen

2 Click Connect to connect to the database. 3 On the Restore tab, click ... to search for the back-up file. 4 Select the appropriate file and click Open. 5 Click Restore. The previous back-up file is restored.

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Tools

Configuration Dialog

Select Tools > Options from the Dissolution Workstation homescreen to display the Configuration Dialog screens.

Figure 38. Configuration Dialog Security Tab

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Database Tools

Select Tools > Options > Database from Dissolution Workstation to display the Database Tools screens.

Figure 39. Database Tools

Option Function

Dissolution Server Name of the dissolution server where the database is located.

Integrated Security Allows you to assume responsibility for administrating database access.

Change DB Settings Updates the current settings of the database.

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Email

Select Tools > Email from Dissolution Workstation to display the Database Tools screens.

Figure 40. Email

Option Function

Server Specify name of outgoing mail server

Port Specify the SMTP host port number.

User Name Enter the user name if the SMTP server requires authentication.

Password Enter the password IF the SMTP server requires authentication.

From Enter a return address for the email.

To Enter a destination address for the email.

Test Test the email configuration settings.

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Miscellaneous

Select Tools > Miscellaneous from Dissolution Workstation to display the Database Tools screens.

Figure 41. Miscellaneous

Option Function

Use Simulated Instruments

Runs the software in a simulation mode with simulated instruments. No official data is acquired in this mode.

Idle Minutes Amount of time before the software locks automatically. Setting this value to 0 disables this feature.

Enable Timepoint Check

Allows the software to perform an integrity check of the sample timepoint frequency prior to running each program.

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Security (21 CFR Part 11 Compliance)

Change User

1 To change the current user account logged in to the software, click Change User from the Dissolution homescreen.

2 Enter login information and click Logon.

Lock Application

1 To lock the application, click Lock Application from the Dissolution Workstation homescreen.

2 To unlock, click the lock icon and log back into the software.

Figure 42. Lock Application

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Audit Trail

Click Audit Trail from the Dissolution Workstation homescreen to access the Security Audit Trail screen.

Figure 43. Security Audit Trail

Option Function

Show Report Creates a detailed report of Security Audit Trail activity based on the date range specified.

Retrieve Records Allows for record retrieval of the specified Security Audit Trail activity.

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Permissions

Review the permissions granted to the current user.

Figure 44. Permissions

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