EURPING Poseidon-1200-YP GMP-Certified Laboratory Bottle Washer

Overview

The EURPING Poseidon-1200-YP is a fully automated, GMP-compliant laboratory bottle washer engineered for high-integrity cleaning and drying of glassware, vials, flasks, pipettes, and other critical labware in regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and contract research environments. Designed in accordance with ISO 15883-1 (washer-disinfectors for medical devices) and aligned with core principles of EU Annex 1, USP , and FDA 21 CFR Part 11, the system employs a validated, closed-loop wash-dry cycle based on thermally stable alkaline/acidic detergent chemistry, controlled fluid dynamics, and real-time process monitoring. Its architecture integrates precision temperature control, multi-stage filtration, electro-polished wetted surfaces, and redundant safety interlocks — all essential for achieving consistent residue removal (≤0.1 µg/cm² residual protein or endotoxin), meeting stringent acceptance criteria defined in ASTM E3074 and ICH Q5C.

Key Features

• Electropolished AISI 316L stainless steel chamber and AISI 304 stainless steel exterior — surface roughness Ra ≤ 0.4 µm on internal piping and Ra ≤ 0.6 µm on pump components, minimizing biofilm adhesion and enabling effective cleanability verification.
• Side-opening tempered glass door with integrated safety interlock and emergency stop button compliant with EN ISO 13850.
• Siemens S7-1200 PLC control system with 7-inch color HMI touchscreen — supports up to 30 user-defined, fully programmable wash cycles (10 preloaded + 20 customizable), each with independent parameters for fill time, temperature ramp, dwell duration, rinse count, and drying profile.
• Triple-tiered user access control (Operator / Supervisor / Administrator) with password protection and audit trail logging per ALCOA+ principles.
• Dual high-efficiency circulation pumps with AISI 316 construction and self-draining manifolds; side-fed water delivery to basket rack ensures uniform distribution and complete drainage post-cycle.
• Real-time process monitoring: dual pressure transducers, flow meter, spray arm rotation sensor, liquid level switches (low/high), and conductivity-based final rinse termination logic (auto-adjusts rinse count based on effluent conductivity threshold).
• Integrated HEPA H14 filtration (EN 1822-1) within dual-compressor hot-air drying system (345 m³/h total airflow), with differential pressure monitoring for filter integrity validation.

Sample Compatibility & Compliance

The Poseidon-1200-YP accommodates a broad range of laboratory containers including volumetric flasks (up to 2 L), serum bottles, media bottles, chromatography vials, syringes, and custom-configured racks for irregularly shaped equipment. All wetted materials meet USP Class VI biocompatibility requirements. The system supports IQ/OQ/PQ documentation packages and is compatible with LIMS integration via standard Modbus TCP or OPC UA protocols — enabling bidirectional handshake, cycle parameter upload/download, and automatic transfer of timestamped wash records (including alarm logs, conductivity values, temperature profiles, and operator IDs). It satisfies key regulatory expectations for cleaning validation under EU GMP Annex 15, FDA Guidance for Industry: Process Validation, and WHO Technical Report Series No. 970.

Software & Data Management

The embedded Siemens HMI provides intuitive cycle configuration, live graphical trend display (temperature, pressure, conductivity), and exportable CSV reports. All electronic records are stored locally with tamper-evident timestamps and include full audit trails covering user actions, parameter changes, alarms, and cycle execution history. System-generated reports comply with 21 CFR Part 11 requirements for electronic signatures, data integrity, and retention — supporting GLP/GMP audits without third-party software dependency. Optional Ethernet/IP connectivity enables remote diagnostics and centralized fleet management across multi-site facilities.

Applications

This washer serves as a critical utility in quality control laboratories performing dissolution testing, stability studies, and analytical method development where carryover contamination must be eliminated. It is routinely deployed for cleaning HPLC vials prior to trace-level residual solvent analysis, sterilizing cell culture flasks in upstream bioprocessing labs, and preparing glassware for elemental impurity testing (ICH Q2(R2)/Q3D). Its validated performance makes it suitable for use in manufacturing support labs conducting equipment qualification, cleaning validation studies, and routine maintenance of analytical instrumentation requiring ultra-low background interference.

FAQ

Does the Poseidon-1200-YP support automated cleaning validation protocols?

Yes — the system provides full traceability of all critical process parameters and includes built-in tools for generating validation-ready reports, including thermal mapping templates and conductivity correlation datasets.
Can the washer interface with our existing LIMS or MES platform?

Yes — native Modbus TCP and optional OPC UA drivers enable seamless integration with major LIMS vendors (e.g., LabVantage, Thermo Fisher SampleManager) and enterprise MES systems.
What is the maximum allowable load volume per cycle?

The 1210 L chamber supports up to 12 standard ISO 8573-1 compliant baskets (each holding ~100 × 20 mL vials), depending on vessel geometry and rack configuration.
Is the final rinse conductivity threshold configurable?

Yes — users may define target conductivity limits (µS/cm) and maximum allowable rinse repetitions via the HMI, with automatic termination upon reaching specification.
Does the system include documentation for regulatory submissions?

EURPING supplies comprehensive IQ/OQ documentation kits, URS alignment matrices, and risk assessments (FMEA) compliant with ISO 14971, available upon request for inclusion in regulatory filings.