Thermal validation system Kaye Validator AVS®

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Description
The Kaye Validator AVS (Advanced Validation System) is an integrated temperature mapping and thermal validation system for autoclaves and other process equipment. It combines precise sensor measurements, calibration traceability to national standards and preloaded validation-focused software on a hardened console to support GxP-compliant studies and data integrity.

Advanced validation technology
The system provides a dedicated validation console with AVS software, an asset-centric data management model, and features for calibration support, automated traceability and compliant reporting. The console offers an intuitive HMI and simplified workflows for validation tasks.

Reduce total cost of ownership
Validator AVS unifies temperature validation and monitoring functions to streamline thermal mapping campaigns, improve operational efficiency and reduce validation-related costs for autoclaves, chambers and other thermal processes.

Dedicated hardened console
AVS delivers a rugged, preloaded console purpose-built for validation: no general-purpose OS concerns, dual-mode HMI for online/offline use and automatic synchronization to preserve data continuity across campaigns.

Common Reporting Tool
The Validator AVS is compatible with Kaye's Common Reporting Tool for post-analysis and generation of regulatory-compliant validation reports on a separate PC.

Features

• Enhanced data handling and 4-level redundancy
• Expanded input capacity and multiple input types
• Improved scan rate: 1/sec for 48 inputs (EN554 / ISO17665)
• Stand-alone operation with console docking station

Validator AVS console highlights

• Hardened rugged console preloaded with Kaye software
• Intuitive user interface for validation workflows
• Ethernet, WiFi and docking station connectivity
• Asset-centric management for process equipment and sensors
• Backward compatibility with existing Kaye software
• Simplified validation workflow support (GAMP-5)

Applications

• Steam sterilizers (autoclaves)
• Dry heat sterilizers
• Steam-in-place (SIP)
• Water cascade / fall sterilizers
• Incubators
• Stability chambers
• Freezers
• Freeze dryers / lyophilization
• Process vessels

Technical specifications

• Analog inputs: up to 48 channels
• Thermocouple support: Types T, J, K, E, B, R, N, S (0.1°C resolution; T+ limited range 0.01°C)
• Scanning speed: 48 channels per second
• Internal memory: 4 GB for data collection
• Input impedance: 10 kΩ (higher source impedance indicates open circuit)
• Common mode rejection: up to 160 dB (varies with scan rate)
• Voltage input ranges: -6 to 30 mV; -12 to 60 mV; -60 to 300 mV; -2 to 10 V
• Operating environment: 0 to 50°C; 95% RH non-condensing
• Power: 90–250 VAC, 50/60 Hz; fuse 4 A slow blow
• Dimensions: 190 x 411 x 381 mm (457 mm with SIM); weight: 10.60 kg
• Battery: lithium-ion providing minimum 3 hours backup