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Freeze-dryer Alpha 1-2 LSCbasic 

  

 

8 Maintenance and service 

 

 

 

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Version 07/2022, Rev. 1.0 of 19/07/2022 

• sb-ja 

Translation of the original operating manual 

 

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8.1.4 

Heat exchanger (only for air-cooled freeze-dryers) 

A lamellar heat exchanger is used for cooling the refrigerant that is 
compressed by the refrigeration unit. This air-cooled heat exchanger is 
located at the back of the unit (see chapter 2.1.1 - "Functional and 
operating elements"). 

Dust and dirt impair the cooling effect of the air flow. Dust on the lamellas 
prevents the exchange of heat and, thereby, impairs the performance and 
power of the refrigeration unit. Strong soiling may cause the unit to fail.  

This is why the selected set-up location should be as clean as possible. 
•  Check the heat exchanger at least once per month for soiling and clean 

it if necessary. 

•  Please contact the Christ service department if you have any queries 

(see chapter 7.3 - "Service contact"). 

 

 

 

8.1.5 

Electrical system 

 

 

DANGER 

 Danger of life caused by electric shock 

There is a risk of electric shock when touching current-carrying 
components. 

This may lead to ventricular fibrillation, cardiac arrest, or respiratory 
paralysis. 
•  Only qualified electricians are authorised to perform work on the 

electrical system of the freeze-dryer! 

 

 

The electrical equipment of the freeze-dryer must be checked at regular 
intervals by a qualified electrician. Defects such as loose connections or 
burnt cables must be eliminated immediately. 

 

 

 

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8.1.6 

Vacuum pump 

 

 

NOTE 

Please refer to the separate operating manual of the vacuum pump! 

 

 

 

 

The stress of the vacuum pump in conjunction with a freeze-dryer is usually 
not very high. This is why the recommendations in this operating manual 
may differ from the information that is provided by the pump manufacturers. 
Under normal operating conditions, the following maintenance tasks 
concerning the vacuum pump must be performed at regular intervals: 
•  Check the oil level of the vacuum pump once per week. If necessary, 

top it up with oil. 

•  Check the state of the oil at regular intervals (depending on the 

frequency of use of the freeze-dryer and the product that is used). It 
must be changed when it becomes cloudy, contains particles or 
changes colour. 

•  Check the running pump for any unusual noise. 

Summary of Contents for 101700

Page 1: ...ation of the original operating manual sb ja Rev 1 0 of 19 07 2022 Alpha 1 2 LSCbasic Version 07 2022 Alpha 1 2 LSCbasic part no 101700 101702 101704 Freeze dryer Operating Manual Please retain for later use ...

Page 2: ...Freeze dryer Alpha 1 2 LSCbasic 2 111 Version 07 2022 Rev 1 0 of 19 07 2022 sb ja Translation of the original operating manual ...

Page 3: ...al operating manual In case of inquiries please state the following numbers Order number Serial number Copyright by Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH An der Unteren Söse 50 37520 Osterode am Harz Germany Tel 49 0 5522 5007 0 Fax 49 0 5522 5007 12 Web www martinchrist de E mail info martinchrist de ...

Page 4: ...Freeze dryer Alpha 1 2 LSCbasic 4 111 Version 07 2022 Rev 1 0 of 19 07 2022 sb ja Translation of the original operating manual ...

Page 5: ... 14 2 1 2 Name plate 16 2 2 Mode of operation 17 2 2 1 General information on freeze drying 17 2 2 2 Freeze drying process 19 2 2 2 1 Preparation 19 2 2 2 2 Freezing 20 2 2 2 3 Main drying 20 2 2 2 4 Final drying 21 2 2 2 5 End of drying and aeration 21 2 2 2 6 Defrosting 22 3 Safety 23 3 1 Marking of the unit 23 3 2 Explanation of the symbols and notes 24 3 3 Responsibility of the operator 25 3 3...

Page 6: ...azards caused by noise 32 3 7 10 Hazards caused by hot surfaces 32 3 7 11 Hazards caused by cold surfaces 32 3 8 Safety devices 33 3 8 1 System check 33 3 8 2 Earth conductor check 33 3 9 Procedures in the event of hazards and accidents 33 3 10 Maintenance and cleaning of the freeze dryer 34 3 11 Measures to be taken to ensure safe operation of the freeze dryer 34 3 12 Remaining hazards 35 4 Stora...

Page 7: ... malfunctions 73 7 1 1 Power failure 74 7 1 2 Insufficient vacuum 75 7 1 2 1 Small flange connections 75 7 1 2 2 Aeration valve media drain valve 76 7 1 2 3 Pressure control valve 76 7 1 2 4 Rubber valves 76 7 1 2 5 Vacuum sensor 76 7 1 3 Insufficient ice condenser temperature 77 7 2 Process and error messages 77 7 3 Service contact 78 8 Maintenance and service 79 8 1 Maintenance 79 8 1 1 General ...

Page 8: ...10 Technical data 89 10 1 Ambient conditions 90 10 2 Technical documentation 90 11 Appendix 91 11 1 Brief operating instructions 91 11 2 EC declaration of conformity in accordance with the EC Machinery Directive 97 11 3 Declaration of conformity China RoHS 2 99 11 4 EC declaration of conformity in accordance with the Pressure Equipment Directive 101 11 5 Table of the sublimation pressure curve 103...

Page 9: ...d design modifications additions or conversions without the written approval by Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH have been performed The vacuum pump used is approved by Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH The vacuum pumps approved for this system are listed in chapter 5 5 Vacuum pumps The accessories used have been approved by Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH This doe...

Page 10: ...apters must be absolutely observed see chapter 1 2 1 Freeze drying of solvent containing products non aqueous media and chapter 1 2 1 Freeze drying of solvent containing products non aqueous media 1 2 1 Freeze drying of solvent containing products non aqueous media With regards of corrosion resistance the use of some organic solvents in aqueous solutions with low concentrations is acceptable A fre...

Page 11: ... cleaning required The chemical attack on devices and accessory components can be significantly reduced by immediate cleaning after the end of operation All parts of the freeze dryer that have come in contact with the product must be checked regularly for damages and replaced if necessary NOTE Solvents that are not listed in the table above or the listed solvents in a concentration higher than 10 ...

Page 12: ... freeze dryer 1 4 Copyright The copyright concerning the operating manual remains with Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH The operating manual is solely intended for the operator and their personnel It includes instructions and information that may not be duplicated distributed or communicated in any other way neither in full nor in parts Non compliance may be prosecuted under criminal la...

Page 13: ...ly The scope of supply comprises 1 tube of high vacuum grease Part no 126210 1 drain hose 0 4 m silicone 9 x 12 mm Part no 513200 1 operating manual Additional items if a vacuum pump is included Pump specific accessories Suitable tools depending on the vacuum pump type Accessories and commissioning According to your order our order confirmation and our delivery note ...

Page 14: ...and mode of operation 2 1 Layout of the freeze dryer 2 1 1 Functional and operating elements 1 Ice condenser chamber with an internal ice condenser 2 User interface see chapter 6 5 1 User interface 3 Mains power switch Fig 1 Front and right side of the freeze dryer 4 Pipe connection of the vacuum pump behind the cover plate 5 Ice condenser Fig 2 Ice condenser chamber ...

Page 15: ... 7 Power supply of the pressure control valve 8 Name plate see chapter 2 1 2 Name plate 9 Power supply of the vacuum pump 10 Equipotential bonding screw 11 Mains connection 12 Vacuum connection 13 Connection of the vacuum sensor 14 Option data interface for further accessories 15 Heat exchanger of the refrigeration unit Fig 4 Rear view of the freeze dryer 16 User interface with touch panel Fig 5 U...

Page 16: ...7 2022 Rev 1 0 of 19 07 2022 sb ja Translation of the original operating manual 2 1 2 Name plate 1 Serial number 2 Type 3 Refrigerant data of the 1st stage 4 Nominal voltage 5 Year of manufacture month year 6 Part number 7 Rated current apparent power Fig 6 Example of a name plate ...

Page 17: ...to the gas phase This happens under vacuum The following section describes the process of sublimation based on the example of water since most products that are processed by freeze drying are aqueous solutions Their behaviour is based on identical fundamental principles The vapour pressure curve for ice and water sublimation pressure curve describes the phase transition as a function of the pressu...

Page 18: ...ered to the value that corresponds to the freezing temperature in accordance with the vapour pressure curve for ice and water 3 Sublimation Thermal energy is added to the product thus starting the sublimation process Due to the added energy the water in the product is converted into water vapour Since the ice condenser is much colder than the product that is to be dried the vapour pressure in the ...

Page 19: ...is released by the product 2 2 2 1 Preparation The ice condenser chamber must be clean and dry Any water residues from a preceding drying run must be removed The media drain valve and the aeration valve must be closed In the case of units that are equipped with a pressure control valve standard on LSCplus and LSCbasic units the vacuum pump should be warmed up warm up for at least 15 minutes prior ...

Page 20: ...ide the drying chamber will be lowered to the value that corresponds to the freezing temperature in accordance with the vapour pressure curve for ice and water sublimation pressure curve At the same time thermal energy will be added to the product In the case of products in round bottom flasks wide neck bottles etc this is realised through the environment that is considerably warmer direct contact...

Page 21: ... higher shelf temperature 2 2 2 5 End of drying and aeration The end of the drying process is reached when both the product and shelf temperature are clearly in the positive range 15 to 20 C and if their difference is not greater than 5 K Another indication of the end of the drying process is the behaviour of the vacuum and of the ice condenser temperature The ice condenser is no longer subject to...

Page 22: ...t no water gets into the pipe connection of the vacuum pump and the vacuum sensor behind the cover plate see figure 1 Cover plate Fig 9 Eis condenser chamber Drain the condensate through the media drain valve at the left side of the freeze dryer by attaching a hose on the nozzle included in the scope of supply and placing a vessel underneath In order to avoid damage the condensate must be removed ...

Page 23: ...Caution Risk of bruising Name plate see chapter 2 1 2 Name plate Attention consult the operating manual Filled with natural inflammable refrigerants Protective earth ground CE mark in compliance with the directive 2006 42 EC Earth ground China RoHS 2 mark only for China Unplug the mains plug NOTE Safety indications on the freeze dryer must be kept readable at all times If necessary they must be re...

Page 24: ...p to life endangering injuries DANGER This symbol stands for a direct hazard to the life and health of persons due to electrical voltage Non observance of these symbols causes serious health problems up to life endangering injuries WARNING This symbol stands for a potential hazard to the life and health of persons Non observance of these symbols can cause serious health problems up to life endange...

Page 25: ...l in compliance with the operating manual and the relevant EC health and safety directives and the national laws concerning health and safety and the prevention of accidents are checked at regular intervals e g every month Work area The operator must perform a risk assessment concerning potential accidents in connection with the freeze dryer and take design related countermeasures if necessary che...

Page 26: ...ze drying of solvent containing products non aqueous media The operator ensures sufficient air exchange in the room where the freeze dryer is used if nitrogen is used as the aeration inertisation medium 3 4 Requirements concerning the personnel DANGER Risk of injury if the personnel are not sufficiently qualified If unqualified personnel perform work on the freeze dryer or are present in the dange...

Page 27: ...ty with the relevant regulations specialised personnel are in the position to perform any tasks assigned to them and to autonomously identify and prevent possible hazards Qualified electrician Due to their special training knowledge experience and familiarity with the relevant standards and regulations qualified electricians are in the position to perform work on electrical systems and to autonomo...

Page 28: ...and regulations for the prevention of accidents Wear personal protective equipment safety shoes work gloves and hardhat 3 6 2 Hazards caused by improper transport DANGER Risk of injury caused by the uncontrolled movement of loads Units that are not properly fastened or secured may shift or fall over Prior to transporting or setting up the freeze dryer read the chapter 4 Storage and transport thoro...

Page 29: ...r mechanical components Work on the power supply system must only be performed by certified electricians Have the electrical equipment of the unit inspected regularly Defects such as loose or burnt cables must be eliminated immediately 3 7 Safety notes concerning the operation The following notes and instructions concerning the operation of the freeze dryer must be observed in order to protect all...

Page 30: ...vere damage to health depending on the product in question Wear suitable protective clothes gloves and respiratory protection DANGER Risk of poisoning infection caused by the products When performing maintenance work on parts coming into contact with the product e g all parts inside the chamber the personnel may be exposed to product residues Skin contact or the inhalation of particles may cause s...

Page 31: ... substances originating from the product Contact with the condensate may cause severe damage to health Ensure the environmentally sound disposal of the condensate in compliance with the local rules and regulations Wear suitable protective clothes gloves and respiratory protection when performing any work on the drain system especially when cleaning the valves and replacing the seals 3 7 7 Oil seal...

Page 32: ...that are released by the oil or contact with the skin can cause severe damage to health Work on the vacuum pump must only be carried out by qualified specialist personnel Ensure the environmentally sound disposal of the oil in compliance with the local rules and regulations Do not let the oil come into contact with tobacco products 3 7 9 Hazards caused by noise WARNING Risk of noise induced hearin...

Page 33: ...zardous electrical incident Set the control switch to the 0 position in order to interrupt the power supply completely Fire A fire in the electrical control system must be extinguished with a CO2 fire extinguisher Burning oil must be extinguished with a CO2 fire extinguisher or powder fire extinguisher Electric shock While ensuring your own safety interrupt the circuit as quickly as possible contr...

Page 34: ...o not hit or move the freeze dryer during its operation Do not lean against or rest on the freeze dryer during its operation Stop the freeze dryer immediately in the event of a malfunction Eliminate the malfunction see chapter 7 Malfunctions and error correction or contact the after sales service of Firma Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH see chapter 7 3 Service contact Ensure that all r...

Page 35: ...dling hazardous materials such as strong acids or bases radioactive substances and volatile organics If such substances are spilled they must be cleaned up immediately If a sample with hazardous materials such as strong acids or bases radioactive substances or volatile organics is spilled inside a chamber they must be cleaned up immediately Caution when handling solvents Keep sources of ignition a...

Page 36: ...ding vacuum connection 470 mm Weight approx 32 kg 4 2 Storage conditions In order to ensure the protection against mechanical and climatic influences the guidelines of the German Federal Association for Wooden Packages Pallets and Export Packaging Bundesverband Holzpackmittel Paletten Exportverpackung e V the so called HPE packaging guidelines must be applied when packing and storing the freeze dr...

Page 37: ...er 4 5 Transport safety device Over short distances the freeze dryer can be transported by a suitable number of persons who reach under it from the sides When lifting the freeze dryer always reach under the freeze dryer from the side Do not grab the unit at the plastic control panel see figures below correct incorrect Fig 10 Lifting the freeze dryer CAUTION The freeze dryer Alpha 1 2 LSCbasic weig...

Page 38: ...x containing the accessories Remove the packaging material Lift the freeze dryer upwards and out of the crate cardboard box When lifting the unit always reach under the freeze dryer from the side CAUTION The freeze dryer Alpha 1 2 LSCbasic weighs approx 32 kg Retain the packaging for any possible future transport of the freeze dryer 4 5 Transport safety device Prior to start up the vacuum sensor m...

Page 39: ...ll be impaired Keep a safety distance of at least 30 cm around the freeze dryer so that the vents in the unit remain fully effective The ambient temperature must be in the range of 5 C to 25 C A potential night time setback of the air conditioning system must be taken into consideration Prevent the room temperature from rising for example due to closed doors at night Do not subject the freeze drye...

Page 40: ...fied electrician Defects such as loose connections or burnt cables must be eliminated immediately DANGER The operating voltage on the name plate must correspond to the local supply voltage Christ freeze dryers are units of protection class I Freeze dryers of this type have a three wire power cord with an IEC C13 connector see chapter 10 Technical data NOTE The removable power cord must not be repl...

Page 41: ...f the condensate and the defrosting water Connect the drain hose included in the scope of supply to the hose connector Place a collecting vessel under the unit The hose must be laid with a continuous slope and the end of the hose must always be above the liquid level in the collecting vessel This prevents water and dirt residues from being sucked into the ice condenser chamber if there is negative...

Page 42: ...ction socket Switch the unit off by actuating the mains power switch Take the vacuum sensor out of its original packaging and fasten it to the connector with a bow shaped connecting piece two clamping rings DIN16KF and two centring rings included in the scope of supply Plug the connector to the connection socket and hand tighten the screws on the connector NOTE It is absolutely essential to comply...

Page 43: ...m pump must be connected to the vacuum connection of the unit and to the electrical socket at the back of the unit which is marked accordingly see chapter 2 1 1 Functional and operating elements NOTE The vacuum pump is supplied with power by the unit but the maximum current for the vacuum pump is limited It is absolutely essential to refer to the label of the electrical outlet for the vacuum pump ...

Page 44: ... hose line we recommend using a condensate trap Woulff bottle or wash bottle 5 6 Use of an interface box The current consumption of certain vacuum pumps is higher than what is permissible for use with the freeze dryer see the label stating the maximum current values for the vacuum pump at the IEC C13 connector illustration above These pumps must be provided with power via a customer provided power...

Page 45: ...vacuum pump at the interface box Connect the built in connecting cable of the interface box see the following picture item 2 to the IEC C13 connector for the vacuum pump at the back of the freeze dryer item 4 Connect the mains power cable of the interface box to the designated IEC C14 connector see the following picture item 3 and establish the power supply Establish the power supply of the freeze...

Page 46: ... 5 Set up and connection 46 111 Version 07 2022 Rev 1 0 of 19 07 2022 sb ja Translation of the original operating manual 4 IEC C13 connector for the vacuum pump at the back of the freeze dryer Fig 17 Back of the freeze dryer example ...

Page 47: ...alve is integrated in the suction pipe between the vacuum pump and ice condenser chamber During certain specified process phases it interrupts the volume flow to the vacuum pump see chapter 2 2 1 General information on freeze drying CAUTION Observe the installation direction of the pressure control valve see illustration below 1 Pressure control valve Fig 18 Installation of the pressure control va...

Page 48: ...ber valves come supplied in an ungreased state This is why a thin layer of vacuum grease must be applied to the connector of the freeze dryer as well as to the vessel connector prior to start up in order to ensure trouble free operation In position A see figure below the aeration connector is open and the vessel connector is closed The accessory will be aerated while the vacuum inside the drying c...

Page 49: ...eted in accordance with the drying method that is applied as well as in accordance with the scope of supply 6 3 Preparation The ice condenser chamber must be clean and dry Remove any water residues from the preceding run Close the aeration valve and the media drain valve Ensure that all of the valves of the accessories are closed Switch the vacuum pump on 6 4 Switching the freeze dryer on Actuate ...

Page 50: ...ze drying processes The clear user interface enables the intuitive operation of the unit Fig 21 Start screen of the LSCbasic control unit example 6 5 1 User interface The system is operated via a touch panel i e by touching the buttons on the display Every button is marked by a frame Pressing the button activates the associated function Depending on the function a dialogue box opens a value can be...

Page 51: ...ossible to their respective area of activity In this window the users can find all of the relevant information concerning the control system at a glance In the event of enquiries at the factory these data facilitate the assignment and expediting of the processing of the enquiries 6 5 1 1 Main window Process This main window shows all of the relevant process data Here the individual phases of a fre...

Page 52: ...ble No symbol No USB storage device or LAN network connected USB storage device connected Active process recording on a USB storage device Network available but no network drive connected Network drive connected e g LyoLogplus Network drive connected and active process recording Button Schematic system diagram 2 The left side of the user interface shows a schematic view of the system including all...

Page 53: ...ss up to this moment Section time duration of the current section up to this moment Ice condenser temperature of the ice condenser Vacuum value of the vacuum inside the ice condenser chamber Temperature vacuum conversion of a vacuum value into a temperature value based on the vapour pressure curve for ice and water Fig 25 Dialogue box Select actual value Select the desired configuration or exit th...

Page 54: ...eenshot The other value will be adapted automatically Fig 26 Dialogue box Vapour pressure curve for ice and water Option USB process recording see chapter 6 6 Optional extensions Select the USB process recording function in the dialogue box Tools Select the input fields Batch data A keyboard for the data input will be displayed If necessary select the Options tab choose between manual or automatic...

Page 55: ... and equipment messages will open automatically In addition a sound signal is emitted until the error is acknowledged There are three categories of faults Red error messages Orange process messages Yellow general messages The representation of the message provides information about its current status A double frame around a message means that the error has not been eliminated yet The colour of the...

Page 56: ...Details Tapping the message displays details concerning the error message Cause of the message Effects of the message Measures to eliminate the error Reference designation Error counter indicates how often this error has occurred and the time stamp of the last error message Use the arrow buttons to open the individual windows NOTE The error message text is always followed by an error code Always i...

Page 57: ...see chapter 6 5 2 Starting a freeze drying process Fig 31 Dialogue box Operating mode select start The version of the dialogue box that is displayed depends on the equipment of the freeze dryer Button Standard unit test Apart from the process phases of the freeze drying process Freezing Warm up Main drying and Final drying and the operating mode Defrosting the button Standard unit test is also ava...

Page 58: ... the ice condenser is defrosted Procedure In the main window Process select the button Standard unit test under Operating mode select start Select Performance test and start the test via the Run button The test will be performed The parameters will be measured at defined points of time evaluated and displayed in a dialog box see the following illustration Fig 33 Results of the performance tests Ev...

Page 59: ...basic configuration of the control system is defined It enables the optimum adaptation of the freeze dryer to its specific area of application General General options 1 Language 2 Scale unit 3 Freeze drying process Fig 34 Overview of the main window Options General Language 1 The control system can be used in several languages which can be selected via the dialogue box Fig 35 Dialogue box Change l...

Page 60: ...er and is not available for all types Prior to the start of the process the correct process must be selected The following processes are available Cold trap operation Use of the freeze dryer as a cold trap Double chamber method outside drying outside the ice condenser chamber on shelves in a drying chamber or in bottles or flasks in combination with a manifold Double chamber method LyoCube Drying ...

Page 61: ...istration Administration options 1 Date Time 2 Network 3 System properties 4 Access protection 5 Device options Fig 38 Dialogue box Options Administration Date Time 1 The control system is equipped with an integrated battery buffered clock After a failure of the buffer battery the date and time must be reset Fig 39 Dialogue box Change date time ...

Page 62: ... the freeze dryer Fig 40 Dialogue box Change network settings System properties 3 This dialogue box is used to change the system settings Fig 41 Dialogue box System properties Beeper The beeper sounds in the event of a malfunction for example If the setting is On the beeper sounds at intervals of a few seconds until the message is acknowledged If the setting is Silent the beeper sounds once when t...

Page 63: ...unction button controlled Access protection 4 In this dialogue box the access rights can be managed on several levels and they can be protected with a password In the factory setting with activated access protection data can be viewed but not edited Fig 42 Dialogue box Access protection NOTE The other buttons cannot be activated unless the access protection is active Password timer runtime In orde...

Page 64: ...iled in the following table Action Operator Service Administrator Editing of the data of the current process run e g selection of the operating mode changing of set values Editing of maintenance functions e g oil change of the vacuum pump Editing of the default settings e g editing of the access protection configuration creating and editing of programs editing of system settings Device options 5 T...

Page 65: ... this option Note that the code is case sensitive Options can be removed in the same way NOTE The changes will not become effective until after a restart of the freeze dryer Later installation of a vacuum sensor In freeze dryers that have been delivered without a vacuum sensor the device option Sensor vacuum not installed is activated at the factory in order to suppress error messages during opera...

Page 66: ...refrigeration unit vacuum pump or pressure control valve In addition to the name the respective reference designation is also displayed These data are provided for informational purposes only They cannot be edited Fig 48 Dialogue box Operating hours here refrigeration unit 1 1 Failure memory 2 The failure memory stores the most recent messages of the process and equipment information system The me...

Page 67: ...ry Vacuum pump oil change 3 The system monitors the oil change interval of the vacuum pump The interval can be adapted to the vacuum pump model and utilisation When the end of an oil change interval is reached a corresponding message will be displayed Acknowledge the message Change the oil of the vacuum pump Reset the operating hour counter in the dialogue box Vacuum pump oil change by way of the ...

Page 68: ...Acknowledge the message Make an appointment for the maintenance of your freeze dryer After the maintenance our service engineer will reset the operating hour counter in the dialogue box Maintenance Fig 51 Dialogue box Maintenance Sensor adjustment 5 In this dialogue box the sensors are adjusted based on a predefined reference value CAUTION Sensors that are not properly adjusted will lead to incorr...

Page 69: ...g process Freeze drying processes are started in the main window Process NOTE Prior to any freeze drying process the correct method must be selected chapter 6 5 1 2 Main window Options Freeze drying process 3 The set values for the individual process phases Freezing Warm up Main drying and Final drying are defined prior to the start of the process see chapter 6 5 2 1 Entering set values Then the f...

Page 70: ...ue box opens Fig 53 Dialogue box after the completion of the warm up phase The freeze dryer will remain in the Warm up phase until a confirmation is issued Normally the transition from Main drying to Final drying takes place automatically After the completion of the Final drying phase there will be another enquiry with which the freeze drying process will be completed The freeze dryer remains in t...

Page 71: ...e the defrosting time and temperature Numerical values can be edited with the aid of a numerical keypad 1 Set value display 2 Button for changing the sign e g when entering temperature values 3 infinite 4 Button for editing the value in pre defined steps 5 Selection of a possible maximum or minimum value 6 Input of a value via the numerical keypad 7 Button for deleting the displayed value Fig 55 E...

Page 72: ...s the recording of a running process directly on a PC laptop computer During the process recording the process data can be viewed on the PC with LyoLogplus and they can be printed It is also possible to import the data directly into an Excel file after the completion of the process recording LyoLogplus data logging software LyoLogplus is a data logging software program by Martin Christ Gefriertroc...

Page 73: ...tment see chapter 7 3 Service contact The password input fails The password is not correct Inform the administrator If you have lost the administrator password contact the service department see chapter 7 3 Service contact Insufficient vacuum Incorrect connection of the small flange connection s Loosen the connection Place the centring ring with the inner sealing ring in a centred manner between t...

Page 74: ...mperature The error message Refrigeration unit x x overpressure is displayed during a freeze drying process Leakage on the low pressure side suction side of the refrigeration system leads to a pressure increase Acknowledge the message If the message is displayed repeatedly inform the service department see chapter 7 3 Service contact NOTE If it is impossible to eliminate the errors contact the Chr...

Page 75: ... small flange connections between the various components and hose connections or to leakages in the valves Loosen the connection and place the centring ring with sealing ring inside in a centred manner between the flange connections Seal the connection with the clamping ring by tightening the wing nut Ensure that the centring ring neither slips out of place nor gets jammed Fig 56 Small flange and ...

Page 76: ...es within the valve Switch the freeze dryer off and disconnect the mains plug Clean the valve see chapter 8 1 3 Aeration valve media drain valve Put the freeze dryer into operation again If there is still a leakage the freeze dryer must be checked by qualified specialist personnel see chapter 7 3 Service contact 7 1 2 3 Pressure control valve A malfunction of the pressure control valve may have se...

Page 77: ...s insufficient when the refrigeration system is overloaded In these cases the refrigeration unit will be switched off automatically If the permissible operating conditions are re established after a cool down phase of several minutes the refrigeration unit will be switched on again automatically The malfunctions are displayed in the process and equipment information window The minimum ice condense...

Page 78: ...are part enquiries From Germany Contact Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH An der Unteren Söse 50 37520 Osterode Germany Tel 49 0 55 22 50 07 44 44 E mail support lab martinchrist de Outside Germany Contact our agency in your country All agencies are listed at www martinchrist de Sales Partners NOTE If you would like to utilise our after sales service please state the type of your freeze ...

Page 79: ...aining products non aqueous media Use soap water or other water soluble mild cleaning agents for cleaning the freeze dryer and the accessories Do not use corrosive and aggressive substances Do not use solvents Do not use agents with abrasive particles Do not expose the freeze dryer or its accessories to intensive UV radiation e g sunlight or thermal stress e g by heat generators Do not turn the un...

Page 80: ...cles may cause severe damage to health depending on the product in question Take suitable decontamination measures prior to commencing the maintenance Wear suitable protective clothes and gloves Switch the freeze dryer off by actuating the mains power switch and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning If the freeze dryer has been contaminated with toxic radioactive or pathog...

Page 81: ...he seals Contaminants such as product residues may lead to an insufficient vacuum In this case the aeration valve and the media drain valve must be cleaned Switch the freeze dryer off and disconnect the mains plug Remove the valve core Clean the valve core and the opening with a moist cloth Clean the O rings and inspect them for any damage Damaged O rings must be replaced 1 Valve opening 2 Valve c...

Page 82: ...tric shock when touching current carrying components This may lead to ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest or respiratory paralysis Only qualified electricians are authorised to perform work on the electrical system of the freeze dryer The electrical equipment of the freeze dryer must be checked at regular intervals by a qualified electrician Defects such as loose connections or burnt cables mu...

Page 83: ...outside or to an exhaust hood or similar If this is not possible the pump must be equipped with an exhaust filter oil mist separator Observe the liquid level in the collecting vessel of the filter Remove the condensate in time please refer to the information provided by the manufacturer in the separate operating manual 8 1 8 Refrigeration system DANGER Risk of explosion due to refrigerants The nat...

Page 84: ... that will ensure operational safety at the same time Chemical reactions as well as stress corrosion combination of oscillating pressure and chemical reaction can affect or destroy the metal and plastic parts Barely detectable cracks on the surface can expand and weaken the material without any visible signs Check the material regularly at least once a month for cracks visible damage of the surfac...

Page 85: ... procedure will not damage the freeze dryer Please contact us if you have any queries see chapter 7 3 Service contact 8 3 Service DANGER In the event of service work that requires the removal of the panels there is a risk of electric shock or mechanical injury Only qualified specialist personnel is authorised to perform this service work The freeze dryer is subject to high mechanical stress In ord...

Page 86: ...tion of decontamination As a certified company and due to the legal regulations for the protection of our employees and of the environment we are obliged to certify the harmlessness of all incoming goods For this purpose we require a declaration of decontamination The form must be filled in completely and signed by authorised specialist personnel only Affix the original form in a clearly visible m...

Page 87: ...OTE The part unit must be packaged in a transport safe manner Please use the original packaging for the unit if at all possible If the product is dispatched to us in unsuitable packaging you will be charged the cost for returning it to you in new packaging The forms can be downloaded online from www martinchrist de Service Overhaul repair and leak testing ...

Page 88: ... of the freeze dryer Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH is a registered manufacturer of electric and electronic devices that are solely intended for commercial use Comply with all local rules and regulations 9 2 Disposal of the packaging Dispose of the packaging after having separated the individual materials Comply with all local rules and regulations ...

Page 89: ... the ice condenser chamber drying in injection vials with sealing under vacuum or nitrogen atmosphere outside the ice condenser chamber drying in round bottom flasks 3 shelves Ø 200 mm Atotal 0 092m2 distance up to 80 mm with accessory part no 120893 2 shelves 200 mm Atotal 0 054 m2 distance 25 70 mm with accessory part no 121015 8 pieces with accessory part no 121450 Connection requirements witho...

Page 90: ...s B Heat emission 0 51 kW min 0 91 kW max Equipment connections Vacuum connection Small flange connection DN25KF ISO 28403 DIN 2861 Aeration and media drain valve Hose nozzle DN10 outside diameter 12 mm Mains input IEC C13 connector Vacuum sensor SUB D 9 VCP 63 Option Data interface LAN RJ45 10 1 Umgebungsbeding ung en 10 1 Ambient conditions 10 1 Umgebungsbeding ung en Use in closed spaces Altitu...

Page 91: ...g manual 11 Appendix 11 1 Brief operating instructions Functional and operating elements 1 Ice condenser chamber with an internal ice condenser 2 User interface 3 Mains power switch Fig 61 Front and left side of the freeze dryer 4 Pipe connection of the vacuum pump behind the cover plate 5 Ice condenser Fig 62 Ice condenser chamber ...

Page 92: ...he freeze dryer 7 Power supply of the pressure control valve 8 Name plate 9 Power supply of the vacuum pump 10 Equipotential bonding screw 11 Mains connection 12 Vacuum connection 13 Connection of the vacuum sensor 14 Option data interface for further accessories 15 Heat exchanger of the refrigeration unit Fig 64 Rear view of the freeze dryer 16 Touchpanel Fig 65 User interface with touchpanel ...

Page 93: ...me so that the sample will not thaw 7 nstall the drying chamber Prior to doing so check whether the O ring is completely free of dirt particles The ground in stopper of the acrylic glass bell must be greased with high vacuum grease 8 Ensure that all of the valves of the acrylic glass bell are closed 9 Ensure that the aeration valve is closed 10 Ensure that the media drain valve is closed 11 Start ...

Page 94: ...s to be extended 2 Check the ice condenser chamber and ensure that is completely free from water residues 3 Install the drying chamber Prior to doing so check whether the O ring is completely free of dirt particles The ground in stopper of the acrylic glass bell must be greased with high vacuum grease 4 Ensure that all of the valves are closed 5 Let the vacuum pump warm up 20 to 30 minutes before ...

Page 95: ... and aerate the drying chamber via the media drain valve or via a rubber valve 10 Switch the unit off by actuating the mains power switch and take the product out of the freeze dryer 11 Switch the unit on again and start the defrosting process CAUTION Ensure that no water gets into the pipe connection of the vacuum pump or vacuum sensor 12 Drain the defrosting water via the defrosting water valve ...

Page 96: ...Freeze dryer Alpha 1 2 LSCbasic 11 Appendix 96 111 Version 07 2022 Rev 1 0 of 19 07 2022 sb ja Translation of the original operating manual ...

Page 97: ...yer Alpha 1 2 LSCbasic 11 Appendix Version 07 2022 Rev 1 0 of 19 07 2022 sb ja 97 111 Translation of the original operating manual 11 2 EC declaration of conformity in accordance with the EC Machinery Directive ...

Page 98: ...Freeze dryer Alpha 1 2 LSCbasic 11 Appendix 98 111 Version 07 2022 Rev 1 0 of 19 07 2022 sb ja Translation of the original operating manual ...

Page 99: ...Freeze dryer Alpha 1 2 LSCbasic 11 Appendix Version 07 2022 Rev 1 0 of 19 07 2022 sb ja 99 111 Translation of the original operating manual 11 3 Declaration of conformity China RoHS 2 ...

Page 100: ...Freeze dryer Alpha 1 2 LSCbasic 11 Appendix 100 111 Version 07 2022 Rev 1 0 of 19 07 2022 sb ja Translation of the original operating manual ...

Page 101: ... Alpha 1 2 LSCbasic 11 Appendix Version 07 2022 Rev 1 0 of 19 07 2022 sb ja 101 111 Translation of the original operating manual 11 4 EC declaration of conformity in accordance with the Pressure Equipment Directive ...

Page 102: ...Freeze dryer Alpha 1 2 LSCbasic 11 Appendix 102 111 Version 07 2022 Rev 1 0 of 19 07 2022 sb ja Translation of the original operating manual ...

Page 103: ...370 24 0 700 44 0 080 64 0 006 5 4 020 25 0 630 45 0 070 65 0 0054 6 3 690 26 0 570 46 0 060 66 0 0047 7 3 390 27 0 520 47 0 055 67 0 0041 8 3 010 28 0 470 48 0 050 68 0 0035 9 2 840 29 0 4202 49 0 045 69 0 0030 10 2 560 30 0 370 50 0 040 70 0 0026 11 2 380 31 0 340 51 0 035 71 0 0023 12 2 170 32 0 310 52 0 030 72 0 0019 13 1 980 33 0 280 53 0 025 73 0 0017 14 1 810 34 0 250 54 0 024 74 0 0014 15 ...

Page 104: ...Freeze dryer Alpha 1 2 LSCbasic 11 Appendix 104 111 Version 07 2022 Rev 1 0 of 19 07 2022 sb ja Translation of the original operating manual ...

Page 105: ...uring the main drying phase is ensured by heatable shelves on which the product is placed Double chamber method Drying on shelves outside the ice condenser chamber is referred to as a double chamber system The advantage compared to the single chamber method is the considerably higher product capacity In addition the product chamber can be isolated from the ice condenser chamber by an intermediate ...

Page 106: ...Freeze dryer Alpha 1 2 LSCbasic 12 Glossary 106 111 Version 07 2022 Rev 1 0 of 19 07 2022 sb ja Translation of the original operating manual ...

Page 107: ...e freeze dryer 80 Cleaning the accessories 79 Cleaning the freeze dryer 79 Click on touch 63 CO2 equivalent 90 Cold trap operation 60 Commissioning 13 Compatibility test 25 Compliance with the EC health and safety directives 25 Condensate contaminated hazards 31 76 81 Connection 34 Connection hazards 29 Connection of the vacuum sensor 15 Connection requirements 89 Contaminated condensate hazards 3...

Page 108: ...nation of the symbols and notes 24 External data storage device 52 F Failure memory 66 Filling quantity refrigerant 90 Final drying 21 Fire prevention 34 Form for the return of defective parts 86 Freeze dryer type 69 Freeze dryer cleaning and care 80 Freeze drying of acid containing products 11 Freeze drying of solvent containing products 10 26 Freeze drying phases 19 Freeze drying process 19 60 F...

Page 109: ...ns power switch 14 Mains voltage 90 Maintenance 34 68 Maintenance electrical system 82 Maintenance general work 79 Maintenance vacuum sensor 41 84 Maintenance and service 79 Maintenance performed by the user 79 Malfunction of the pressure control valve 76 Malfunctions 73 Manufacturer 79 85 88 89 Manufacturer contact data 69 Marking of the unit 23 Materials of construction damage 79 Max humidity 90...

Page 110: ...erence designator 105 Refrigerant data 16 90 Refrigeration problems Conditions at the location of use 39 Refrigeration system hazards 30 Remaining hazards 35 Requirements concerning the personnel 26 Responsibility of the operator 25 Return of defective parts 86 Risk assessment 25 Rubber valves 48 76 S Safe operation 34 Safety and hazard notes 27 Safety area 34 Safety data sheets 90 Safety devices ...

Page 111: ...ting supplies 34 Touch panel 15 Touchpanel does not react 73 Toxic substances 80 Training 25 Transport 36 Transport hazards 28 Transport safety device 38 Transport to commissioning hazards general 28 Type 16 89 Type of connection 40 U USB process recorder 72 USB process recording 54 Use of an interface box 44 User interface 14 15 50 UV radiation 39 79 V Vacuum connection 15 90 Vacuum pump oil seal...

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