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Page 1: ...er Rev 3 0 of 20 07 2022 Epsilon 1 4 LSCplus Freeze dryer Epsilon 2 4 LSCplus Version 07 2022 Epsilon 1 4 LSCplus Part no 111141 Epsilon 2 4 LSCplus Part no 111144 Freeze dryer Operating Manual Read the manual thoroughly before use and retain it for later use ...

Page 2: ...Freeze dryer Epsilon 1 4 LSCplus Freeze dryer Epsilon 2 4 LSCplus 2 152 Version 07 2022 Rev 3 0 of 20 07 2022 sb Translation of the original operating manual ...

Page 3: ...on of the original 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 Epsilon 1 4 LSCplus Freeze dryer Epsilon 2 4 LSCplus 4 152 Version 07 2022 Rev 3 0 of 20 07 2022 sb Translation of the original operating manual ...

Page 5: ...1 1 Functional and operating elements 14 2 1 2 Name plate 17 2 2 Mode of operation 18 2 2 1 General information on freeze drying 18 2 2 2 Freeze drying process 20 2 2 2 1 Preparation 20 2 2 2 2 Freezing 21 2 2 2 3 Main drying 21 2 2 2 4 Final drying 22 2 2 2 5 End of drying and aeration 22 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 ...

Page 6: ... 12 Hazards caused by noise 34 3 7 13 Hazards caused by the loading door 35 3 7 14 Hazards caused by hot surfaces 35 3 7 15 Hazards caused by cold surfaces 35 3 7 16 Hazards caused by overpressure in the chamber 36 3 8 Safety devices 36 3 9 Procedures in the event of hazards and accidents 37 3 10 Maintenance and cleaning of the freeze dryer 38 3 11 Additions or conversions of the freeze dryer 38 3...

Page 7: ... 6 2 1 Entering set values in the manual mode 87 6 6 3 Freeze drying with the PGMplus programmer module 89 6 6 3 1 Creating a program 93 6 6 3 2 Editing a program 101 6 6 3 3 Copying a program 102 6 6 3 4 Loading a program 102 6 6 3 5 Deleting a program 103 6 7 Optional extensions and special equipment 104 6 8 Switching the freeze dryer OFF 107 7 Malfunctions and error correction 108 7 1 General m...

Page 8: ...120 8 1 8 Refrigeration system 121 8 1 9 Vacuum sensor 122 8 1 10 Accessories 122 8 2 Disinfection of the drying chamber and accessories 123 8 3 Maintenance schedule oil sealed vacuum pump 124 8 4 Maintenance schedule dry running vacuum pump 128 8 5 Service 132 8 6 Return of defective parts 132 9 Disposal 134 9 1 Disposal of the freeze dryer 134 9 2 Disposal of the packaging 134 10 Technical data ...

Page 9: ...pplicable documents The following documents apply in addition to these operating instructions if the freeze dryer is equipped with the corresponding features Operating instructions of the CHRIST SCADA software LPCplus instructions for the operation of the freeze dryer by way of a SCADA system Pos 5 010 U niversalm odul e Leerzeil e 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 6 200 C hrist 360 GT BA Labor...

Page 10: ...servation of all of the notes and instructions that are included in the operating manual see chapter 1 2 Further applicable documents Compliance with the inspection and maintenance instructions see chapter 8 Maintenance and service Exclusion of liability Any use of the freeze dryer other than the one described here or any use going beyond this description is regarded as improper use Martin Christ ...

Page 11: ...r conditions of exposure of an acrylic door as well as the way the chemicals are applied can influence the results Some of these factors are listed below Fabrication Stress generated while sawing sanding machining drilling polishing and or forming Exposure Length of exposure stresses induced during the life of the product due to various loads changes in temperature etc Application of chemicals by ...

Page 12: ...in Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH is absolutely mandatory in order to define the measures that need to be taken Pos 11 010 U niversalmodule Leerzeile 0 m od_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 12 200 C hrist 360 GT BA Labor Pilot STANDARDM ODU LE 010 Allgem eine Informationen 010 0022 0030 Trocknung azi dhaltiger Ausgangsprodukte 89 mod_1648541811538_68 docx 942522 3 1 1 3 3 Freeze drying of azid...

Page 13: ...d in the glossary see chapter 12 Glossary are marked by an arrow and printed in italics e g sublimation Pos 19 010 U niversalmodule Leerzeile 0 m od_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 20 200 C hrist 360 GT BA Labor Pilot STANDARDM ODU LE 010 Allgem eine Informationen 010 0060 N ormen und Vorschriften 25 mod_1404983214482_68 docx 183005 2 1 1 7 Standards and regulations EC declaration of conformity in ...

Page 14: ... der Gefri ertrocknungsanl age 25 mod_1404983236941_68 docx 183033 2 1 2 1 Layout of the freeze dryer Pos 27 200 C hrist 361 GT BA Labor Pilot PR OJEKTE Epsilon 4er Epsilon 1 4_2 4 LSCpl us Standard 020 Aufbau und Wirkungsw eise 020 0010 0010 Funkti ons und Bedienel emente E1 4_2 4 25 m od_1404984706770_68 docx 185959 3 1 2 1 1 Functional and operating elements 1 Control system 2 Opening for the s...

Page 15: ... operation Version 07 2022 Rev 3 0 of 20 07 2022 sb 15 152 Translation of the original operating manual 9 Control switch Fig 3 Right side of the freeze dryer 10 Aeration valve 11 Access flange DN40 e g for standard option WTMplus behind the side panel Fig 4 Left side of the freeze dryer ...

Page 16: ...plate 13 Heat exchanger for the heat transfer medium behind the panel 14 Vacuum connection Fig 5 Rear view of the freeze dryer 15 Connection for a Pirani vacuum sensor 16 Ethernet connection 17 Connection for a capacitive vacuum sensor 18 USB connection only in function if the standard option USB process recording is installed Fig 6 Detailed view B Connections on the rear side of the freeze dryer ...

Page 17: ... of the freeze dryer see chapter 2 1 2 Name plate Pos 28 010 U niversalmodule Leerzeile 0 m od_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 29 200 C hrist 361 GT BA Labor Pilot PR OJEKTE Epsilon 4er Epsilon 1 4_2 4 LSCpl us Standard 020 Aufbau und Wirkungsw eise 020 0010 0020 Typenschil d E2 4 25 m od_1404984709736_68 docx 185973 3 1 2 1 2 Name plate 1 Serial number 2 Type 3 Refrigerant data of the 1st stage 4 ...

Page 18: ...e for the extraction of water from a product in the frozen state The drying process takes place through sublimation i e the direct transition of a product from the solid phase 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 behaviou...

Page 19: ...mber will be lowered 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 ...

Page 20: ...ed by the product Pos 35 010 U niversalmodule Leerzeile 0 m od_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 36 200 C hrist 360 GT BA Labor Pilot STANDARDM ODU LE 020 Aufbau und Wirkungsw eise 020 0020 0020 0010 Vorbereitung 25 mod_1404983256926_68 docx 183089 4 1 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 val...

Page 21: ...020 0030 Haupttrocknung 25 m od_1404983259260_68 docx 183117 4 1 2 2 2 3 Main drying When the product is frozen the main drying phase commences The vacuum pump is switched on The pressure inside 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 therm...

Page 22: ...and of the ice condenser temperature The ice condenser is no longer subject to load and reaches the final temperature of approximately 55 C or 85 C The pressure in the drying chamber decreases in accordance with the ice condenser temperature The vacuum pump will be switched off and the drying chamber will be aerated via a rubber valve or via the aeration valve The aeration valve can also be used t...

Page 23: ...the unit The following symbols are used for Christ freeze dryers Dangerous voltage I On Power Hot surface 0 Off Power 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 ...

Page 24: ...vance of these symbols causes serious health problems up 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 symbo...

Page 25: ...1 2 Further applicable documents and confirmed this with their signature the areas of responsibility of the personnel concerning the operation maintenance and care of the unit are clearly defined standard operating procedures SOPs concerning the various products that are freeze dried in the freeze dryer are provided see the section below Work area the safety conscious work of the personnel in comp...

Page 26: ...116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 57 200 C hrist 360 GT BA Labor Pilot STANDARDM ODU LE 030 Sicher heit 030 0032 0010 Tr ocknung lösungsmittelhaltiger Ausgangsprodukte Labor Epsilon 89 m od_1648537292185_68 docx 942427 3 1 3 3 1 Freeze drying of solvent containing products With regards of corrosion resistance the use of some organic in aqueous solutions with low concentrations is acceptable Under certain...

Page 27: ...ea Interrupt any running work if unauthorised persons are present in the danger zone or work area This manual uses the following personnel qualifications for various areas of activity Operating personnel users The operating personnel operates and monitors the freeze dryer during normal operation and within the framework of its intended use In the event of malfunctions or other problems the operati...

Page 28: ... must be provided All of the safety and hazards notes on the freeze dryer must be kept readable at all times If necessary they must be replaced Pos 62 010 U niversalmodule Leerzeile 0 m od_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 63 200 C hrist 360 GT BA Labor Pilot STANDARDM ODU LE 030 Sicher heit 030 0060 Si cherheitshinw eise Transpor t Aufstellung und Anschl uss Inbetriebnahme 36 m od_1435831976222_68 d...

Page 29: ... Epsilon 030 0060 0040 Gefahren durch unsachgem äßen Anschluss 36 m od_1435840514604_68 docx 266739 3 1 3 6 4 Hazards caused by improper connection WARNING Risk of injury caused by escaping media or other consequences of improper connections Improper connections may lead to problems e g a hazardous electrical incident or the escape of media depending on the configuration of the freeze dryer e g ho...

Page 30: ...64 m od_1558342542556_68 docx 690497 3 1 3 7 2 Hazards caused by natural flammable refrigerants DANGER Risk of suffocation caused by the refrigerant When work is performed on the refrigeration system of the freeze dryer refrigerant may escape in the liquid or gas state and under high pressure Gaseous refrigerant is heavier than air and high concentration levels of it may collect on the floor or in...

Page 31: ...ed to the product Skin contact or the inhalation of particles may cause severe damage to health depending on the product in question Wear suitable protective clothes gloves and respiratory protection or use an isolater sytem on the freeze dryer 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 insi...

Page 32: ...tal azides when they come into contact with non ferrous metals e g copper brass bronze that may be present in the pipe system or vacuum pump for example In addition explosive dust air mixtures may form during the aeration process after the end of the drying phase There is an explosion hazard Freeze drying products containing azides is only permissible with special protective measure and equipment ...

Page 33: ...eals Pos 92 010 U niversalmodule Leerzeile 0 m od_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 93 200 C hrist 360 GT BA Labor Pilot STANDARDM ODU LE 030 Sicher heit 030 0020 Sicher heit Epsilon 030 0070 0100 Gefahren durch kontami nierte Vakuum pum penabg ase Vakuum pum pe mit Öl 36 m od_1435906389546_68 docx 266899 3 1 3 7 9 Oil sealed vacuum pump hazards caused by contaminated vacuum pump exhaust gases WARNIN...

Page 34: ...h tobacco products Pos 96 010 U niversalmodule Leerzeile 0 m od_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 97 200 C hrist 360 GT BA Labor Pilot STANDARDM ODU LE 030 Sicher heit 030 0020 Sicher heit Epsilon 030 0070 0101 Gefahren durch kontami nierte Abluft Trockenläuferpum pe 48 mod_1489399256981_68 docx 491942 4 1 3 7 11 Dry running vacuum pump hazards caused by contaminated exhaust air WARNING Danger of poi...

Page 35: ...half an hour afterwards the outer surface of the freeze dryer especially the pipes and units may be hot There is a risk of burns when touching the surfaces Wear suitable protective clothes and gloves Do not touch the surfaces on purpose Prior to performing any maintenance work on the vacuum pump or the oil mist separator let the components cool WARNING Risk of burns on hot surfaces After a drying ...

Page 36: ...heit Epsilon 030 0080 Sicherheitseinrichtung en Epsilon mit Netzschalter ohne Türkontaktschalter Hydraulik 92 mod_1657872575337_68 docx 962210 2 1 3 8 Safety devices WARNING The safety devices are aimed at protecting the operating personnel In case of safety devices that are not operating correctly or of safety relevant operating elements that are not freely accessible there is a risk of severe da...

Page 37: ... Electric shock While ensuring your own safety interrupt the circuit as quickly as possible mains switch at the right side of the freeze dryer Keep the affected persons warm and calm Get medical attention immediately Check consciousness and breathing continuously In the case of unconsciousness of lack of normal breathing perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR Burns Cool small area burns e g fin...

Page 38: ...es and regulations must be ensured Pos 114 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 115 200 Christ 360 GT BA Labor Pil ot STAND ARDMODULE 030 Sicherheit 030 0120 An und Um bauten an der Gefrier trocknungsanl age 36 mod_1436165523117_68 docx 267064 2 1 3 11 Additions or conversions of the freeze dryer Additions or conversions of the freeze dryer require the written approv...

Page 39: ...by the manufacturer except for commercial vessels made of glass or synthetic materials We explicitly warn against the use of equipment of poor quality Breaking glass or bursting vessels can cause dangerous situations Handling hazardous materials The generally applicable regulations for handling flammable substances in laboratories workplaces must be observed During sample preparation loading and u...

Page 40: ...according to the accepted safety rules Danger to life and limb of the operator or of third parties or impairments of the units or other material assets however cannot be completely excluded when the units are being used Use the freeze dryer only for the purpose that it was originally intended for see chapter 1 3 Intended use and only if it is in a perfect running state Immediately eliminate any pr...

Page 41: ...98 mm incl vacuum connection 598 mm incl vacuum connection Weight ca 110 kg without vacuum pump ca 140 kg without vacuum pump Pos 124 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 125 200 Christ 360 GT BA Labor Pil ot STAND ARDMODULE 040 Lag erung und Transport 040 0040 Lager bedi ngungen 25 m od_1404983714695_68 docx 183481 2 1 4 2 Storage conditions In order to ensure the p...

Page 42: ...ell as with the rules and regulations for the prevention of accidents Wear personal protective equipment safety shoes work gloves and hardhat DANGER Risk of injury caused by the uncontrolled movement of loads Freeze dryer components that are not properly fastened or secured may shift or fall over Take the centre of gravity of the load in consideration off centre CAUTION The freeze dryer Epsilon 1 ...

Page 43: ...ed by the uncontrolled movement of loads Freeze dryer components that are not properly fastened or secured may shift or fall over Take the centre of gravity of the load in consideration off centre CAUTION The freeze dryer Epsilon 1 4 LSCplus weighs approx 110 kg The freeze dryer Epsilon 2 4 LSCplus weighs approx 140 kg NOTE Freeze dryers of the type Epsilon 1 4 LSCplus and Epsilon 2 4 LSCplus that...

Page 44: ...1 4 4 1 Transport safety devices The following transport safety devices must be removed prior to start up Install the vacuum sensor see chapter 5 2 5 Vacuum sensor Remove the packaging material of the collecting tray in the drying chamber If the freeze dryer is equipped with a sealing device Remove the polystyrene blocks between the sealing device and the shelf NOTE Prior to any transport the tran...

Page 45: ...rresponding connection specifications see the instructions in this chapter and chapter 10 Technical data The connections to the on site pipes must be force free and torque free Pos 135 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 136 200 Christ 360 GT BA Labor Pil ot STAND ARDMODULE 050 Aufstellung und Anschluss 050 Aufstellung und Anschl uss Epsilon 050 0010 Aufstellort Eps...

Page 46: ...schl uss Epsilon 050 0020 0010 0020 Sicherungen bauseits Epsilon 25 m od_1404984623550_68 docx 185665 4 1 5 2 1 2 Customer provided fuses The freeze dryer must be protected by way of a customer provided mains fuse with the correct rating Pos 143 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 144 200 Christ 360 GT BA Labor Pil ot STAND ARDMODULE 050 Aufstellung und Anschluss 05...

Page 47: ...comm end usi ng a condensate tr ap Woulff bottl e or w ash bottle Pos 147 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 148 200 Christ 361 GT BA Labor Pil ot PROJEKTE Epsilon 4er Epsilon 1 4_2 4 LSC plus Standar d 050 Aufstellung und Anschl uss 050 0020 0050 0010 Vakuumpumpe E1 4_2 4 Ölgedichtet 48 m od_1490108388330_68 docx 492676 4 1 5 4 6 Vakuumpumpe 5 2 3 1 Oil sealed vac...

Page 48: ...rent Fig 12 Indication of the maximum current for the vacuum pump example The oil mist that escapes when the pump is in operation must be retained or carried off by way of an exhaust filter oil mist separator We strongly recommend using an exhaust filter oil mist separator This filter prevents air pollution by oil mist that is emitted more or less strongly by the pump depending on the working pres...

Page 49: ...mful substances into the surrounding atmosphere Compliance with the national rules and regulations for the protection of the environment must be ensured When working on the vacuum system and especially on the vacuum pump it may be necessary to wear suitable protective clothing gloves and a breathing mask depending on the product NOTE Refer to the separate instruction manual of the vacuum pump and ...

Page 50: ...missioning the freeze dryer Switch the freeze dryer off Clean the vacuum connector of the freeze dryer with a cloth Fasten the silencer to the vacuum connector by way of the supplied centring ring and clamping ring Pos 151 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 152 200 Christ 361 GT BA Labor Pil ot PROJEKTE Epsilon 4er Epsilon 1 4_2 4 LSC plus Standar d 050 Aufstellung...

Page 51: ...ntaining products are to be processed NOTE If only capacitive sensors are used comparative pressure measurement is not possible Installation of the vacuum sensor In order to protect the vacuum sensor against transport damage it comes supplied in its original packaging Prior to commissioning the freeze dryer the sensor must be installed Switch the unit off by actuating the mains power switch The sc...

Page 52: ...anifold Fig 15 Rubber valve NOTE The rubber 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 aera...

Page 53: ..._1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 163 200 Christ 360 GT BA Labor Pil ot STAND ARDMODULE 060 Betrieb 060 0020 Installation von Zubehörkomponenten 25 m od_1404983761840_68 docx 183607 2 1 6 2 Installation of accessories The accessories must be completed in accordance with the drying method that is applied as well as in accordance with the scope of supply Pos 164 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_12...

Page 54: ...e Lock the door by turning the door handle After the drying chamber has been loaded the loading door is closed and pressed tightly against the flange of the drying chamber with the aid of the locking handle The locking handle is now in a perpendicular position with regard to the door edge see figure below When a vacuum builds up inside the drying chamber during the drying process the loading door ...

Page 55: ...arent film on the exterior side of the acrylic glass door This film reduces the transfer of radiant heat onto the product and ensures homogeneous freeze drying results It addition it reduces any potential thawing effects and ensures safe and quick drying close to the freezing point NOTE Comply with the cleaning instructions concerning the film see chapter 8 1 2 1 Lamination of the loading door wit...

Page 56: ...s The clear user interface enables the intuitive operation of the unit Fig 18 Start screen of the LSCplus control unit example Pos 173 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 174 200 Christ 360 GT BA Labor Pil ot STAND ARDMODULE 060 Betrieb LSC plus 060 0050 0010 Bedienoberfläche 72 mod_1593154318459_68 docx 766531 3 1 6 6 1 User interface The system is operated via a t...

Page 57: ...rea 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 Pos 175 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 176 200 Christ 360 GT BA Labor Pil ot STAND ARDMODULE 060 Betrieb LSC pl...

Page 58: ...orage device connected Process recording on a USB storage device active Network available but no network drive connected Network drive connected e g LPCplus LyoLogplus Network drive connected and process recording active Set process values 2 In the manual mode the set values for the individual phases of the freeze drying process must be entered prior to the start of the process Value ranges have b...

Page 59: ...way it is possible to configure a personalised overview of the actual values Dialog box Tools 5 This dialog box is used to call up various aids and resources Vapour pressure curve above ice A diagram shows the relationship between the pressure and sample temperature for aqueous systems The pressure and temperature values can be changed by pressing the buttons or by moving the arrows see figure bel...

Page 60: ...23 Dialog box USB process recording Option Pressure increase test only with the double chamber method see chapter 6 7 Optional extensions and special equipment The pressure increase test can only be performed when the freeze dryer is equipped with an intermediate valve The performance is possible in the manual mode as well as in the program mode Additionally the pressure increase test can be autom...

Page 61: ... 7 Optional extensions and special equipment then the corresponding parameters must be configured in this dialog box NOTE Please refer to the separate operating instructions of the weighing system Dialog box Schematic system diagram 6 Pressing the button Schematic system diagram displays a schematic diagram of the system on the left hand side of the screen including all the components Active compo...

Page 62: ...en eliminated yet The colour of the button quit changes from blue to grey once the message has been acknowledged Fig 26 Representation of an error message The advantage of this system is that malfunctions that occurred during the night can be discovered the next day even if the cause of the malfunction has already been eliminated The dialog box cannot be quit until all of the messages have been ac...

Page 63: ...ften this error has occurred and the time stamp of the last error message Use the arrow keys to call up the individual windows NOTE The error message text is always followed by an error code Always indicate the error code in the event of enquiries or service requests 4 Error message 5 Error code 6 Detailed information 7 Error counter and time stamp of the last error 8 Arrow keys Fig 28 Details con...

Page 64: ...e freeze drying process Freezing Warm up Main drying and Final drying and the operating mode Defrosting the button Standard unit test is also available This button opens a selection of various tests with fixed parameters After consultation with the manufacturer these tests can be performed in order to check the functionality and processes of the freeze dryer NOTE Some of the available tests are al...

Page 65: ...button Operating mode select start Standard unit test 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 If the freeze dryer is equipped with the LPCplus SCADA software the results will be documented in the event list Fig 31 Results ...

Page 66: ... equipped with the LPCplus SCADA software the results will be documented in the event list Evaluation The leakage rate that is calculated after the test provides information concerning the tightness of the system If the threshold value is not reached the test has been passed If it is exceeded the test has been failed Capacity test 30 C 3 NOTE The capacity test 30 C is intended for units with one s...

Page 67: ...For this purpose the shelves must be loaded Procedure Load the shelves evenly with water in dishes for the test The water quantity must be 2 3 of the maximum ice condenser capacity that is specified for the freeze dryer In the main window Manual select the button Operating mode select start Standard unit test Select Capacity test 50 C and start the program via the Run button In the Freezing phase ...

Page 68: ...ompt opens Following the confirmation of this enquiry the freeze dryer will be switched to standby Evaluation Please contact the Christ support team for the evaluation of the test run Shelf mapping test 6 The shelf mapping test is a freeze drying program for bringing the shelves to a temperature of 20 C 40 C and 40 C for a specific period of time in order to be able to determine the temperature di...

Page 69: ...easurement recording process can then be stopped Evaluation Please contact the Christ support team for the evaluation of the test run Pos 179 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 180 200 Christ 360 GT BA Labor Pil ot STAND ARDMODULE 060 Betrieb LSC plus 060 0050 0010 0010c Hauptfenster Manuell Labor Epsilon Teil 3 72 m od_1593154320311_68 docx 766569 1 Button Stop 9 ...

Page 70: ...Mplus programmer module 1 Program list 2 Button New program 3 Buttons Load Fig 32 Overview of the main window Program Program list 1 After the selection of the main window Program an overview of the programs that have already been saved will be displayed Pressing the button Load 3 behind the program name calls up the program data Programs can be loaded edited copied or deleted see chapter 6 6 3 Fr...

Page 71: ... 1 3 Main window Options The main window Options is used to perform fundamental basic settings of the control system in order to adapt it perfectly to the respective area of application of the freeze dryer General General options 1 Language 2 Scale unit 3 Special equipment Preselection of aeration medium 4 Special equipment Gas injection 5 Special equipment Inertisation Fig 33 Overview of the main...

Page 72: ... Creating a program If the freeze dryer is equipped with an automatic aeration valve and automatic valves for media selection this dialog box can be used to preselect the medium that is to be used for all of the aeration medium requests in the manual mode as of the start of the main drying phase and during the Aeration section The phases Freezing and Warm up in the manual mode and the operating mo...

Page 73: ... that is to be used Fig 37 Dialog box Gas injection The following methods are possible Button Off The gas injection is deactivated Vacuum control is ensured solely by opening and closing the pressure control valve in the suction line of the vacuum pump Button Standard Vacuum control is ensured by combined evacuation and gas injection The gas injection solenoid valve that is installed in series wit...

Page 74: ...ses in the following operating modes Manual Program Defrosting Media drain All other operating modes can be started without successfully completing the inerting sequence The following parameters can be set The inertisation time determines the effective inertisation duration with open inlet and outlet valves and can be set in a range of 1 9999 seconds The parameter Delay on determines the duration ...

Page 75: ...In order to prevent unauthorised access to the Inertisation dialog box we recommend protecting the access to the control system by way of a password see chapter 6 6 1 3 Main window Options section Administration Access protection 4 Administration Administration options 1 Date Time 2 Network 3 System properties 4 Access protection 5 Device options 6 Configuration of sensors 7 WTMplus configuration ...

Page 76: ... effective until after a restart of the unit Fig 41 Dialog box Network System properties 3 This dialog box is used to change various system settings Fig 42 Dialog box System properties Beeper The beeper sounds in the event of a malfunction for example If the setting is On the beeper sounds every few seconds until the user acknowledges the message If the setting is Silent the beeper sounds once whe...

Page 77: ...ng the button again deactivates the function button controlled Access protection 4 In this dialog box the access rights can be managed on several levels and they can be protected with a password In the factory setting with an activated access protection data can be viewed but not edited Fig 43 Dialog box Access protection NOTE The other buttons cannot be activated unless the access protection is a...

Page 78: ...vels are detailed in the following table Action Operator Maintenance 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 creating and editing of programs editing of system settings Device options ...

Page 79: ...equipment version of the unit If the configuration is incorrect the correct operation of the unit cannot be guaranteed This dialog box is used for the configuration of the existing sensors Fig 47 Dialog box Configuration of sensors example Vacuum sensors see the illustration above item A For the vacuum as well as pressure there are two different measuring methods and for each of these methods diff...

Page 80: ...programmer module section Conditions for switching to the next section If the freeze dryer is equipped with a wireless WTMplus temperature measurement system it is also possible to select a different wired product temperature sensor or a WTMplus sensor Select the button of the product temperature sensor A drop down menu showing the available sensors opens Select the sensor that you would like to u...

Page 81: ...d only via the LPCplus user interface This dialog box shows all of the existing WTMplus sensors Every sensor is assigned to a measuring channel based on its serial number Next to the Number of the measuring channel and the serial number of the sensor the associated temperature and a signal quality index SQI are displayed A bar in the fields indicates the signal quality Green good signal quality Ye...

Page 82: ...r adjustment Fig 50 Dialog box Service varies depending on the type of system Operating hours 1 This dialog box is used to call up the number of operating hours of the various components of the freeze dryer e g the refrigeration unit vacuum pump or pressure control valve In addition to the name the reference designator is also displayed These data are provided for the purpose of information only T...

Page 83: ...mation system These messages can be viewed in this dialog box The failure memory includes the last 32 messages If this number is exceeded the oldest message will be overwritten Use the arrow keys to call up the individual messages The error message text is always followed by an error code NOTE Always indicate the error code in the event of enquiries or service requests Fig 52 Dialog box Failure me...

Page 84: ...d vacuum pumps 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 dialog box Vacuum pump oil change by pressing the reset button ...

Page 85: ...ssage Make an appointment for the maintenance of your freeze dryer After the maintenance our service engineer will reset the operating hour counter in the dialog box Maintenance Fig 54 Dialog box Maintenance Sensor adjustment 5 In this dialog box the sensors are adjusted in terms of a predefined reference value CAUTION Misadjusted sensors will lead to incorrect measurement values which in turn wil...

Page 86: ...cknung m anuell Epsil on 72 m od_1593154333005_68 docx 766813 3 1 6 6 2 Manual freeze drying In the manual mode the user switches manually from one freeze drying phase to the next The manual mode is activated by calling up the main window Manual 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 Then the free...

Page 87: ...hase the system displays another enquiry with which the freeze drying process will be terminated The unit remains in the run mode until the enquiry is confirmed The process can be stopped any time by pressing the Stop button In this case the unit will be switched to standby Pos 189 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 190 200 Christ 360 GT BA Labor Pil ot STAND ARDMO...

Page 88: ...ze dryer is equipped with an automatic aeration valve this button is used to define the aeration pressure Defrosting 2 This button is used to pre define the defrosting time and temperature not for hot water defrosting In addition this button is used to define whether the operating mode media drain see below will be started automatically after the defrosting process Media drain 3 If the freeze drye...

Page 89: ...log box is closed by the button return the changes will be discarded Pos 191 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 192 200 Christ 360 GT BA Labor Pil ot STAND ARDMODULE 060 Betrieb LSC plus 060 0050 0031 Gefrier trocknung mit Pr ogrammgeber PGM plus Epsilon 72 mod_1593154336576_68 docx 766889 3 1 6 6 3 Freeze drying with the PGMplus programmer module Unlike in the man...

Page 90: ...mps for the temperature and vacuum These ramps start with the set value of the previous section and end with the set value of the current section As a result there is not abrupt change of the set value from section to section but a steady adaptation Fig 60 Graphical representation of the course of the control set value In order to protect the product a safety pressure value can be entered in every...

Page 91: ...perature from the set value By default the wired product temperature sensor 1 is used If the freeze dryer is equipped with the wireless WTMplus temperature measurement system it is also possible to select a different wired product temperature sensor or a WTMplus sensor see chapter 6 6 1 3 Main window Options section Administration Sensor configuration During the freezing phase the product temperat...

Page 92: ...ecution of the various sections the PGMplus programmer module also controls other tasks that need to be performed during the process run e g the automatic activation of the vacuum pump If the pressure control valve is closed the PGMplus programmer module shifts the warm up phase of the vacuum pump to the freezing phase so that it is before the first drying section Since the pressure control valve ...

Page 93: ...m 1 This button is used to call up a blank program template Only section 1 is pre defined as the loading section In this phase the start conditions of the programs are defined The room temperature 20 C is the standard default NOTE If the product is frozen outside the freeze dryer double chamber method the shelf temperature must be adapted accordingly in section 1 For all the other sections the set...

Page 94: ...g on the type of freeze dryer see the sections below Proceed in this manner in order to create an entire program according to your specific needs Pressing the button Diagram 3 displays the program in the form of a diagram Pressing the button Program name 2 calls up an input field in which the name of the program can be changed The button Save 7 can be used in between or at the end of the program c...

Page 95: ...the manual mode repeated pressing of the button in the program mode enables the selection of different variants Periodic pressure increase test The test will be performed periodically during the entire main or final drying phase The parameters Duration test and Time between tests apply The maximum pressure increase is limited to 100 referring to the actual value at the beginning of the measurement...

Page 96: ...The maximum pressure increase is limited to 100 referring to the actual value at the beginning of the measurement If the actual value exceeds the set value before the preselected time has elapsed the test will be aborted in order to prevent the product from thawing If during both tests the values of the pressure increase test are not greater than the preset Pressure increase parameter the drying p...

Page 97: ...ted or deactivated by pressing the button in the dialog box Progress condition If the difference between the readings of the Pirani and the capacitive vacuum sensor at the end of the last main drying section is below the limit p Comparative the drying process will be considered complete at the current shelf temperature and chamber vacuum Thus the progress condition for switching to the next sectio...

Page 98: ...e variant 2 Set value Aeration 3 Set value Aeration after stoppering 4 Set value Stoppering 5 Set value Storage Fig 67 Dialog box Aeration stoppering storage Repeated pressing of this button enables the user to choose between the following variants Deactivated Aeration up to the Aeration value and subsequent storage Stoppering at drying vacuum followed by aeration up to atmospheric pressure with s...

Page 99: ...intained over the specific Stoppering time see the illustration above item 4 The subsequent final aeration is performed in two steps In the first step the system is aerated up to the partial vacuum that is stated under Aeration after stoppering see the illustration above item 3 Then the shelves are moved apart into the drying position In the second step the system is aerated up to atmospheric pres...

Page 100: ...p to stoppering backfilling as well as for the final aeration up to atmospheric pressure The following media preselection settings are possible Air Preselects the media connection Air Inert gas Preselects the media connection Inert Gas Automatic Automatic media connection preselection depending on the chamber pressure and stoppering status of the product vials Chamber pressure 950 mbar or product ...

Page 101: ...mplate will be displayed Similar to a blank program sections can be added or deleted and the set values can be adapted accordingly Pos 195 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 196 200 Christ 360 GT BA Labor Pil ot STAND ARDMODULE 060 Betrieb LSC plus 060 0050 0033 0020 Programm bear beiten 72 mod_1593154340022_68 docx 766946 4 1 6 6 3 2 Editing a program An existing ...

Page 102: ...button The program will be automatically assigned to the first free program storage location Pos 199 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 200 200 Christ 360 GT BA Labor Pil ot STAND ARDMODULE 060 Betrieb LSC plus 060 0050 0033 0040 Programm laden 72 mod_1593154341230_68 docx 766984 4 1 6 6 3 4 Loading a program If a freeze drying process is to be executed and control...

Page 103: ...oading process is complete this button must be pressed in order to continue with the program Pos 201 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 202 200 Christ 360 GT BA Labor Pil ot STAND ARDMODULE 060 Betrieb LSC plus 060 0050 0033 0050 Programm löschen 72 m od_1593154342016_68 docx 767003 4 1 6 6 3 5 Deleting a program The PGMplus programmer module offers 32 program stor...

Page 104: ...easurement system WTMplus has been developed mainly for freeze dryers in the production area The sensors are positioned directly in the product They transfer their measurement values to an antenna that is integrated in the drying chamber This enables the continuous monitoring of all of the phases of the freeze drying process Option Pressure increase test see also chapter 6 6 3 1 Creating a program...

Page 105: ...ording RJ45 This feature enables 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 Option LyoControl measuring system The Lyo Control measuring system can be u...

Page 106: ...aulic shelf movement system It offers automatic sealing of the product vials with pre inserted rubber stoppers under partial vacuum and subsequent storage on the shelves under defined conditions as an integral part of a freeze drying program Special equipment Gas injection with a proportional valve see also chapter 6 6 1 3 Main window Options section General If the freeze dryer is equipped with a ...

Page 107: ...lation of the original operating manual 6 8 Switching the freeze dryer OFF The freeze dryer must be in the standby status Switch the freeze dryer off by pressing the mains switch Pos 207 010 Universalmodul e Abschnittswechsel 0 mod_1202124514062_0 docx 418 1 Pos 208 010 Universalmodul e Seitenwechsel 0 mod_1202116244312_0 docx 105 1 ...

Page 108: ...ower supply fuse Plug in the power cord correctly Check the on site fuses Switch mains power switch ON The touchpanel does not react at all or it does not react correctly The sensitivity of the touchpanel is misadjusted Contact the service department see chapter 7 3 Service contact The password input fails The password is not correct Inform the administrator If you have lost the administrator pass...

Page 109: ...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 Christ service department Pos 212 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 213 200 Christ 360 GT BA Labor Pil ot...

Page 110: ...E 070 Störungen und Fehl ersuche 070 0010 0020 0010 Klei nflanschverbi ndungen 25 m od_1404984061086_68 docx 184181 4 1 7 1 2 1 Small flange connections Leakages are often due to improper 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...

Page 111: ...y have several causes NOTE The inspection of the valve must be carried out by qualified specialist personnel see chapter 7 3 Service contact Pos 222 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 223 200 Christ 360 GT BA Labor Pil ot STAND ARDMODULE 070 Störungen und Fehl ersuche 070 0010 0020 0030 Gummiventile 25 mod_1404984064588_68 docx 184223 4 1 7 1 2 4 Rubber valves In o...

Page 112: ...rloaded 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 condenser temperature of approx 55 C or approx 85 C dependi...

Page 113: ...ies malfunctions or spare part enquiries From Germany Contact Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH An der Unteren Söse 50 37520 Osterode Germany Tel 49 0 55 22 50 07 33 33 E mail support epsilon 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 stat...

Page 114: ...ng 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 unit upside down in order to clean it Pos 235 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_12...

Page 115: ...ination 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 pathogenic substances clean the inside immediately with a suitable decontamination agent depending on th...

Page 116: ...rs with a Radiation Shield film visible light reflexions are possible This is not a defect but rather the natural consequence of the high performance film To prevent the film from being damaged compliance with the following points is mandatory for cleaning In case of a contamination with toxic radioactive or pathogenic substances clean immediately with a suitable decontamination agent see chapter ...

Page 117: ...ile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 245 200 Christ 361 GT BA Labor Pil ot PROJEKTE Epsilon 4er Epsilon 1 4_2 4 LSC plus Standar d 080 W artung und Instandhaltung 080 0010 0030 Belüftungsventil nur E2 4 25 m od_1404984758394_68 docx 186127 3 1 8 1 3 Aeration valve Contaminants such as product residues may lead to an insufficient vacuum In this case the aeration valve must be cleaned Switch the...

Page 118: ...d 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 Pos 248 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 249 200 Christ 360 GT BA Labor Pil ot STAND ARDMODULE 080 W artung und Instandhaltung 0...

Page 119: ...collecting vessel WARNING Risk of poisoning infection caused by the vacuum pump oil When working on the vacuum pump and exhaust gas filter especially when changing the oil or filter the maintenance personnel are exposed to the vacuum pump oil which may contain harmful substances originating from the product In addition synthetic oils can release toxic fumes when they are ignited or heated above 30...

Page 120: ...hen touching the surfaces Prior to performing any maintenance work on the vacuum pump let the components cool Wear suitable protective clothes and gloves WARNING Danger of poisoning infection due to contaminated exhaust air The exhaust air may contain harmful substances originating from the product Contact with particles in the exhaust air especially by inhalation may result in severe damage to he...

Page 121: ...eze dryer Ensure good aeration extraction when working on the refrigeration system WARNING Risk of cold burns or frostbite caused by the refrigerant When work is performed on the refrigeration system of the freeze dryer refrigerant may escape in the liquid or gas state and under high pressure In the case of skin contact with liquid refrigerant cold burns or frostbite may result Only qualified pers...

Page 122: ... mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 259 200 Christ 360 GT BA Labor Pil ot STAND ARDMODULE 080 W artung und Instandhaltung 080 0010 0130 Zubehör 25 m od_1404984106693_68 docx 184447 3 1 8 1 10 Accessories CAUTION For the care of the accessories special safety measures must be considered as these are measures that will ensure operational safety at the same time Chemical reactions as well as stress c...

Page 123: ...fectious and pathogenic substances are used the freeze dryer and accessories must be disinfected Use commercially available disinfectants such as for example Incidur Meliseptol Sagrotan Buraton or Terralin available at specialised trade The freeze dryers and the accessories consist of various materials A possible incompatibility must be considered Before using cleaning or decontamination agents th...

Page 124: ...st be ensured Perform the prescribed regular tests and checks of the various com ponents of the freeze dryer e g electrical equipment safety devices refrigeration systems in accordance with the specifications System Component Detail Part Inspection Periodical Maintenance Repair Rebuild Before start Per working day Inspection Replacement Operation Calibration Safety devices See chapter 3 8 Safety d...

Page 125: ...Cable trays closed X Framework no corrosion X Remove corrosion Vacuum system Pump oil level X X X Pump oil condition colour contamination X X X oil change Exhaust filter emission of oil mist X X X Exhaust filter oil level X X Cleaning of the filter Residues particles inside the housing X Oil leakage under the pump X X after 10 years Rotary shaft seal bearings vanes springs service life of 10 years...

Page 126: ...operation X Leakages X X Hydraulic system maximum pressure reading X Hydraulic system oil in reservoir X Hydraulic system condition of the hoses X after 5 years Replace hose lines even if no safety relevant defects can be noticed Hydraulic system cylinder travel speed X Instrumentation Vacuum sensor s X Calibration Temperature sensors at freeze dryer X Calibration Pressure sensors chamber X Calibr...

Page 127: ...omponent Detail Part Inspection Periodical Maintenance Repair Rebuild Before start Per working day Inspection Replacement Operation Calibration Switch cabinet cooling system X 1 year X Replacement of the filter Wiring X Power readings of components X LSCplus control system X 6 years X Replacemant of the buffer battery Pos 264 010 Universalmodul e Seitenwechsel 0 mod_1202116244312_0 docx 105 1 ...

Page 128: ... be ensured Perform the prescribed regular tests and checks of the various com ponents of the freeze dryer e g electrical equipment safety devices refrigeration systems in accordance with the specifications System Component Detail Part Inspection Periodical Maintenance Repair Rebuild Before start Per working day Inspection Replacement Operation Calibration Safety devices See chapter 3 8 Safety dev...

Page 129: ...osed X Framework no corrosion X Remove corrosion Vacuum system Pump Inlet strainer X Inspection and cleaning annually Pump Gas ballast control X Inspection and cleaning annually Pump External fan cover X Cleaning annually Pump Tip Seals 9 000 operating hours Pump Condition of motor drive X X Inspection after every 15 000 operating hours Pump Bearings 35 000 operating hours Silencer Filter element ...

Page 130: ...eaning Vial stoppering system Mechanical components operation X Leakages X X Hydraulic system maximum pressure reading X Hydraulic system oil in reservoir X Hydraulic system condition of the hoses X After 5 years Replace hose lines even if no safety relevant defects can be noticed Hydraulic system cylinder travel speed X Instrumentation Vacuum sensor s X Calibration Temperature sensors at freeze d...

Page 131: ...omponent Detail Part Inspection Periodical Maintenance Repair Rebuild Before start Per working day Inspection Replacement Operation Calibration Switch cabinet cooling system X 1 year X Replacement of the filter Wiring X Power readings of components X LSCplus control system X 6 years X Replacemant of the buffer battery Pos 266 010 Universalmodul e Seitenwechsel 0 mod_1202116244312_0 docx 105 1 ...

Page 132: ...t Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH An der Unteren Söse 50 37520 Osterode Germany Tel 49 0 55 22 50 07 33 33 E mail support epsilon 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 dryer and its serial number Pos 26...

Page 133: ...ocessing of the return If several parts are returned together in one packaging please enclose a separate problem description for every defective part A detailed problem description is necessary in order to perform the repair quickly and economically Upon request we will prepare and submit to you a cost estimate prior to performing the repair Please confirm such cost estimate within 14 days If the ...

Page 134: ...n 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 Pos 274 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 275 200 Christ 360 GT BA Labor Pil ot STAND ARDMODULE 090 Entsorgung 090 0020 Entsorgung der Verpackung 25 mod_1404984143017_68 docx ...

Page 135: ... 85 C Shelves Number of shelves Dimensions W x D Max shelf surface area Distance between shelves without sealing device with standard option sealing device Shelf temperature 1 270 mm x 400 mm 0 108 m2 172 mm 140 mm approx 45 C to 60 C 1 270 mm x 400 mm 0 108 m2 172 mm 140 mm approx 70 C to 60 C Connection requirements Epsilon 1 4 LSCplus Epsilon 2 4 LSCplus Electrical connection 1 x 230 V 50 Hz ot...

Page 136: ...T BA Labor Pil ot STAND ARDMODULE 100 Technische D aten 100 0010 Umgebungsbedingungen Ü berschrift 25 mod_1404984155772_68 docx 184573 2 1 10 1 Umgebungsbeding ung en 10 1 Ambient conditions Pos 281 200 Christ 360 GT BA Labor Pil ot STAND ARDMODULE 100 Technische D aten 100 0011 Umgebungsbedingungen Text 25 m od_1404984154817_68 docx 184559 1 10 1 Umgebungsbeding ung en Use in closed spaces Altitu...

Page 137: ...c sec tion current of time tion tion previous of value set tion current of value set gradient C sec gradient time section elapsed tion previous of value set value set control Example Section Set values Section time h min Temperature C Preceding 30 Current 1 00 60 C min 0 5 min 60 30 min 60 30 60 C C C gradient After an elapsed section time of 30 minutes for example the control set value for the te...

Page 138: ... 07 2022 Rev 3 0 of 20 07 2022 sb Translation of the original operating manual Pos 289 200 Christ 361 GT BA Labor Pil ot PROJEKTE Epsilon 4er Epsilon 1 4_2 4 LSC plus Standar d 110 Anhang 0110 0030 C E Erklär ung M aschR L 1 4_2 4 LSC plus Standar d 2 0 25 m od_1404984777923_68 docx 186153 2 1 ...

Page 139: ...LSCplus Freeze dryer Epsilon 2 4 LSCplus 11 Appendix Version 07 2022 Rev 3 0 of 20 07 2022 sb 139 152 Translation of the original operating manual 11 2 EC declaration of conformity in accordance with the EC Machinery Directive ...

Page 140: ...4 LSCplus Freeze dryer Epsilon 2 4 LSCplus 11 Appendix 140 152 Version 07 2022 Rev 3 0 of 20 07 2022 sb Translation of the original operating manual Pos 290 010 Universalmodul e Seitenwechsel 0 mod_1202116244312_0 docx 105 1 ...

Page 141: ...f 20 07 2022 sb 141 152 Translation of the original operating manual Pos 291 200 Christ 360 GT BA Labor Pil ot STAND ARDMODULE 110 Anhang 0110 0031 CE Erklär ung Dr uckger äteRL 38 m od_1438592143048_68 docx 275085 2 1 11 3 EC declaration of conformity in accordance with the Pressure Equipment Directive ...

Page 142: ...4 LSCplus Freeze dryer Epsilon 2 4 LSCplus 11 Appendix 142 152 Version 07 2022 Rev 3 0 of 20 07 2022 sb Translation of the original operating manual Pos 292 010 Universalmodul e Seitenwechsel 0 mod_1202116244312_0 docx 105 1 ...

Page 143: ... 0 110 61 0 009 2 5 1770 22 0 850 42 0 100 62 0 008 3 4 760 23 0 770 43 0 090 63 0 007 4 4 370 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 ...

Page 144: ...us 11 Appendix 144 152 Version 07 2022 Rev 3 0 of 20 07 2022 sb Translation of the original operating manual Pos 294 010 Universalmodul e Abschnittswechsel 0 mod_1202124514062_0 docx 418 1 Pos 295 010 Universalmodul e Seitenwechsel 0 mod_1202116244312_0 docx 105 1 ...

Page 145: ...tin de sorbere sorbere sup up suck in describes a phenomenon whereby molecules are released from the surface of a solid In order to be able to desorb the particle must have or be provided with a sufficient amount of energy in order to overcome the binding energy Double chamber method Freezing and drying of the product on several temperature controlled shelves inside a separated drying chamber is r...

Page 146: ...s to identify every single component within the system in an unambiguous manner The reference designators are affixed to the components and entered into the technical documentation e g circuit diagrams Safety pressure Since the vacuum has a dominating influence on the product temperature Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH has integrated a so called safety pressure feature into the freeze ...

Page 147: ...set value and of the gradient for the temperature 137 Calculation of the control set value for the vacuum 137 Capacity test 30 C 66 Capacity test 50 C 67 CE mark in compliance with the directive 2006 42 EC 23 Chamber cleaning and care 115 Changing of operating supplies 38 Chemical burns 37 Chemical reactions 122 Circuit diagram 136 Cleaning 38 Cleaning agents 114 123 Cleaning the accessories 114 C...

Page 148: ...117 Double chamber method 145 E Earth conductor check 36 EC declaration of conformity Machinery Directive 13 139 EC declaration of conformity Pressure Equipment Directive 13 141 Editing a program 101 Electrical connection 135 Electrical system maintenance 118 Electricity hazards 30 118 Emergency 37 End of drying and aeration 22 Entering set values in the manual mode 87 Environmental protection 28 ...

Page 149: ... vacuum pump oil 34 119 Health and safety 25 Health and safety rules and regulations and regulations for the prevention of accidents 25 27 Heat emission 135 Heat exchanger 118 Hot gas defrosting 22 Humidity 136 I Ice condenser 135 Ice condenser temperature 91 Importance of the operating manual 9 Important information 24 Improved cooling rate fast freezing 104 Inertisation 74 106 Infectious substan...

Page 150: ... level 135 Noise measurement 25 Nominal current 135 Nominal power 135 Nominal voltage 17 Notes on safety and hazards 9 O Oil mist separator 48 Oil mist separator exhaust filter and vacuum pump oil sealed 47 Operating elements 14 Operating hours 82 Operating mode select start 64 Operating personnel 25 Operating status 58 Operating voltage 46 Operation 38 Operational safety 122 Operator responsibili...

Page 151: ...he personnel 27 Responsibility of the operator 25 Return of defective parts 132 Risk assessment 25 Rubber valves 52 111 S Safe operation 38 Safety and hazard notes 28 Safety area 39 Safety data sheets 136 Safety devices 36 Safety distance 45 Safety instructions 9 12 Safety notes concerning set up and connection 28 Safety notes concerning the initial start up 28 Safety notes concerning the operatio...

Page 152: ...17 135 U Unit of measurement 72 Unit test of pilot and production systems 64 Unpacking the freeze dryer 42 USB process recording 60 106 User interface 56 UV radiation 45 114 V Vacuum 91 Vacuum connection 136 Vacuum pump dry running and silencer 49 Vacuum pump oil sealed and exhaust filter oil mist separator 47 Vacuum pump connection 135 Vacuum pump exhaust gases 49 Vacuum pump exhaust gases hazard...

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