Drick DRK-04 Black-Light Smart Laboratory Automated Weighing Platform
| Brand | Drick |
|---|---|
| Origin | Shandong, China |
| Manufacturer Type | Direct Manufacturer |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Model | DRK-04 Black-Light Laboratory |
| Price | USD 70,000 (FOB Qingdao) |
| Sample Capacity | 60 master tubes + 32–64 daughter tubes |
| Weighing Speed | 60 samples per 1.5 hours |
| Sample Particle Size Range | 10–100 mesh |
| Weighing Range | 0.0500 g – 20.0000 g |
| Weighing Accuracy | ±0.01 g |
| Balance Specifications | 0–320 g capacity, 0.0001 g readability |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 2320 mm × 870 mm × 1820 mm (modular, disassemblable into three sections) |
| Compliance | NY/T 1121 series standards |
| LIMS Integration | Yes, with audit-trail-capable data export (CSV, Excel, XML) |
Overview
The Drick DRK-04 Black-Light Smart Laboratory Automated Weighing Platform is an integrated, walk-away sample preparation system engineered for high-throughput, traceable, and operator-independent quantitative weighing in regulated analytical and agricultural testing laboratories. It operates on a gravimetric principle: precise mass acquisition is performed in real time using a high-resolution analytical balance (0.0001 g readability), while sample handling—including tube loading/unloading, additive dispensing, and vibratory micro-dosing—is fully automated via programmable motion control and piezoelectric-assisted vibration feeders. The platform is purpose-built to eliminate manual intervention in routine sample aliquoting workflows—particularly for soil, fertilizer, feed, and botanical matrix analysis—where batch consistency, measurement traceability, and procedural reproducibility are mandated by national standard methods (e.g., NY/T 1121 series). Its modular mechanical architecture supports installation in constrained lab spaces and facilitates service access without full system decommissioning.
Key Features
- Modular three-section mechanical design (2320 × 870 × 1820 mm total), enabling disassembly for transport through standard laboratory doorways and reassembly with mechanical repeatability <±0.1 mm.
- Vibratory micro-dosing module calibrated for particle size ranges from 10 to 100 mesh, ensuring consistent flow characteristics across granular, powdered, and milled organic/inorganic matrices.
- Dual-tier tube carousel: 60-position master tube rack for primary sample storage and 32–64-position daughter tube array for final weighed aliquots—both indexed with optical position verification and motorized Z-axis lift for collision-free robotic arm access.
- Integrated high-stability analytical balance (320 g capacity, 0.0001 g readability) mounted on active anti-vibration isolation; balance firmware supports internal calibration, drift compensation, and digital filtering for dynamic weighing stability.
- Automated additive dispensing subsystem capable of sequential addition of up to four standardized reagents or diluents per sample, with volumetric accuracy validated per ISO 8655-6.
- Full audit trail generation: timestamped event logs capture balance readings, tube ID scans, actuator positions, environmental temperature/humidity (via onboard sensor), and user authentication events.
Sample Compatibility & Compliance
The DRK-04 platform accommodates standard 12–16 mm OD glass or polypropylene sample tubes (e.g., 15 mL conical centrifuge tubes), as well as custom-formatted vials meeting ISO/IEC 17025-compliant labeling requirements (2D DataMatrix code support). It complies with the Chinese agricultural standard series NY/T 1121 (Soil Testing Methods), which specifies gravimetric precision thresholds (<0.5% RSD for triplicate 10 g aliquots) and documentation requirements for certified reference material handling. All electronic records meet ALCOA+ principles (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate, Complete, Consistent, Enduring, Available) and are exportable in formats compatible with FDA 21 CFR Part 11–compliant LIMS deployments (e.g., CSV with SHA-256 hash signatures, XML with embedded XSD schema validation).
Software & Data Management
The platform runs Drick LabControl v3.2 firmware, a Windows-based application with role-based access control (RBAC), multi-level electronic signatures (Level 1–3 per GAMP 5), and configurable workflow templates. Data is stored locally in an encrypted SQLite database with automatic daily backup to network shares or NAS endpoints. Export modules support direct integration with major LIMS platforms (Thermo Fisher SampleManager, LabVantage, STARLIMS) via HL7 ADT/ORM messaging or RESTful API endpoints. All weighing sessions generate a PDF analytical report containing raw balance traces, metadata headers (operator ID, instrument serial, calibration certificate ID), and statistical summaries (mean, SD, %RSD, outlier flagging per Grubbs’ test at α = 0.05).
Applications
- Soil nutrient analysis workflows requiring strict adherence to NY/T 1121.1–1121.25 protocols for pH, organic matter, available nitrogen/phosphorus/potassium, and heavy metal extraction.
- Feed and fertilizer quality control labs performing homogeneity testing and formulation verification under GB/T 10648 and GB/T 21991 standards.
- Botanical extract QC where precise mass-based dosing of plant powders is required prior to Soxhlet or ASE extraction.
- Reference material certification programs needing NIST-traceable mass assignment with documented uncertainty budgets per ISO/IEC 17034.
- Method validation studies assessing intermediate precision (within-lab reproducibility) across operators, days, and instruments.
FAQ
Does the DRK-04 support GLP-compliant audit trails?
Yes. All user actions, balance readings, hardware state transitions, and environmental parameters are logged with cryptographic timestamps and immutable sequence numbers. Audit logs are exportable and retain integrity for ≥15 years per internal retention policy.
Can the system be validated per IQ/OQ/PQ protocols?
Drick provides vendor-supplied IQ/OQ documentation packages compliant with ASTM E2500 and Annex 11. PQ execution requires site-specific matrix testing but is supported by built-in performance verification routines (e.g., repeatability check with certified weights, linearity assessment across 0.1–200 g range).
Is remote monitoring or troubleshooting possible?
Yes. Optional Secure Remote Access Module (SRAM) enables encrypted VNC-based diagnostics over TLS 1.3, subject to customer firewall policy approval and ISO/IEC 27001-aligned network segmentation.
What maintenance intervals are recommended?
Balance recalibration every 72 operating hours or after any physical relocation; vibratory feeder cleaning every 200 cycles; full mechanical inspection and lubrication every 6 months. Service history is tracked automatically in the firmware log.
How is data integrity ensured during power interruption?
The system includes an integrated UPS interface that triggers graceful shutdown and saves all active session data to non-volatile memory within 120 ms of AC loss. No weighing data is lost in standard outage scenarios lasting ≤15 minutes.
