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Freeze-dryer Epsilon 2-6D LSCplus

2 Layout and mode of operation

Version 07/2022, Rev. 3.0 of 20/07/2022

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Translation of the original operating manual

Connection bar for
the product sensors

Connection for the
intermediate valve

Intermediate valve

Door latch (see
chapter 8.1.3.2 -
"Door latch")

Shelf

Fig. 2: Detailed view A

– drying chamber

Summary of Contents for 111166

Page 1: ... original operating manual sb Rev 3 0 of 20 07 2022 Epsilon 2 6D LSCplus Version 07 2022 Epsilon 2 6D LSCplus Part no 111166 Freeze dryer Operating Manual Read the manual thoroughly before use and retain it for later use ...

Page 2: ...Freeze dryer Epsilon 2 6D LSCplus 2 156 Version 07 2022 Rev 3 0 of 20 07 2022 sb 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 Epsilon 2 6D LSCplus 4 156 Version 07 2022 Rev 3 0 of 20 07 2022 sb Translation of the original operating manual ...

Page 5: ...nd operating elements 14 2 1 2 Name plate 19 2 2 Mode of operation 20 2 2 1 General information on freeze drying 20 2 2 2 Freeze drying process 22 2 2 2 1 Preparation 22 2 2 2 2 Freezing 23 2 2 2 3 Main drying 23 2 2 2 4 Final drying 24 2 2 2 5 End of drying and aeration 24 2 2 2 6 Defrosting 24 3 Safety 25 3 1 Marking of the unit 25 3 2 Explanation of the symbols and notes 26 3 3 Responsibility o...

Page 6: ...12 Hazards caused by noise 36 3 7 13 Hazards caused by the loading door 37 3 7 14 Hazards caused by shelves 37 3 7 15 Hazards caused by hot surfaces 37 3 7 16 Hazards caused by cold surfaces 37 3 7 17 Hazards caused by overpressure in the chamber 38 3 8 Safety devices 38 3 9 Procedures in the event of hazards and accidents 39 3 10 Maintenance and cleaning of the freeze dryer 40 3 11 Additions or c...

Page 7: ...ow 88 6 6 2 Manual freeze drying 88 6 6 2 1 Entering set values in the manual mode 89 6 6 3 Freeze drying with the PGMplus programmer module 91 6 6 3 1 Creating a program 95 6 6 3 2 Editing a program 103 6 6 3 3 Copying a program 104 6 6 3 4 Loading a program 104 6 6 3 5 Deleting a program 105 6 7 Optional extensions and special equipment 106 6 8 Switching the freeze dryer OFF 109 7 Malfunctions a...

Page 8: ...9 Refrigeration system 124 8 1 10 Heat transfer medium system 124 8 1 11 Vacuum sensor 125 8 1 12 Accessories 125 8 2 Disinfection of the drying chamber and accessories 126 8 3 Maintenance schedule oil sealed vacuum pump 127 8 4 Maintenance schedule dry running vacuum pump 132 8 5 Service 137 8 6 Return of defective parts 137 9 Disposal 139 9 1 Disposal of the freeze dryer 139 9 2 Disposal of the ...

Page 9: ...uments 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 Pil ot STAND...

Page 10: ... 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 Gefriertrocknung...

Page 11: ...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 contact rubbing ...

Page 12: ...rtrocknungsanlagen 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 azide containing pro...

Page 13: ...n 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 acc...

Page 14: ...t STANDARDM ODU LE 020 Aufbau und Wirkungsw eise 020 0010 Aufbau 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 6er Standar d 020 Aufbau und Wirkungsweise 020 0010 0010 Funktions und Bedi enelem ente E2 6D Standar d 2 0 45 m od_1473916809041_68 docx 442218 3 1 2 1 1 Functional and opera...

Page 15: ...07 2022 Rev 3 0 of 20 07 2022 sb 15 156 Translation of the original operating manual 5 Connection bar for the product sensors 6 Connection for the intermediate valve 7 Intermediate valve 8 Door latch see chapter 8 1 3 2 Door latch 9 Shelf Fig 2 Detailed view A drying chamber ...

Page 16: ...n 07 2022 Rev 3 0 of 20 07 2022 sb Translation of the original operating manual 10 Switch cabinet behind the side panel 11 Mains switch 12 Drying cartridge adsorption filter chapter 5 2 7 Drying cartridge adsorption filter 13 Steerable castors Fig 3 Right side of the freeze dryer ...

Page 17: ...tion valve 15 Vacuum sensor behind the side panel 16 Sight glass of the ice condenser 17 Vacuum connection 18 Standard option Precision control needle valve for gas injection 19 Access flanges DN40 e g for standard option WTMplus behind the side panel 20 Connection for standard option LyoCam 21 Media drain valve 22 Fixed castors Fig 4 Left side of the freeze dryer ...

Page 18: ...ehind the panel 27 Mains cable 28 Heat exchanger of the refrigeration unit behind the panel 29 Sight glass for the heat transfer medium 30 Standard option access flange to the ice condenser chamber Fig 5 Rear view of the freeze dryer 31 Ethernet connection 32 USB connection only in function if the standard option USB process recording is installed 33 Connection for the standard option LyoCoN Fig 6...

Page 19: ...d Wirkungsweise 020 0010 0020 Typenschild E2 6D Standard 2 0 25 m od_1404984799912_68 docx 186197 3 1 2 1 2 Name plate 1 Serial number 2 Type 3 Refrigerant data of RM 1 1st stage 4 Refrigerant data of RM 1 2nd stage 5 Nominal voltage 6 Year of manufacture month year 7 Part number 8 Refrigerant data of RM 2 9 Rated current apparent power Fig 7 Example of a name plate Pos 30 010 U niversalmodule Sei...

Page 20: ...tion 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 behaviour is based on id...

Page 21: ...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 22: ... 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 valve and the aerati...

Page 23: ...d Wirkungsw eise 020 0020 0020 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 c...

Page 24: ...n 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 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 val...

Page 25: ...lowing 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 mains plug NOTE ...

Page 26: ...ymbols 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 symbols can cause ser...

Page 27: ...icable 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 compliance with the ...

Page 28: ...114 1 Pos 56 200 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 circumstances th...

Page 29: ... 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 operating personnel inf...

Page 30: ...d 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 61 010 U niversalmodule Leerzeile 0 m od_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 62 200 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 docx 266697 2 1 3...

Page 31: ...0 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 hot water nitrogen...

Page 32: ...42556_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 pits There is a...

Page 33: ...t 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 inside the chamber v...

Page 34: ...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 related precauti...

Page 35: ...U niversalmodule Leerzeile 0 m od_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 92 200 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 WARNING Risk of poison...

Page 36: ...s Pos 95 010 U niversalmodule Leerzeile 0 m od_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 96 200 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 3 1 3 7 11 Dry running vacuum pump hazards caused by contaminated exhaust air WARNING Danger of poisoning infection ...

Page 37: ...Christ 360 GT BA Labor Pil ot STAND ARDMODULE 030 Sicherheit 030 0020 Si cherheit Epsilon 030 0070 0140 Gefahr en durch heiße Oberflächen Epsilon 36 mod_1435914428468_68 docx 266963 3 1 3 7 15 Hazards caused by hot surfaces WARNING Risk of burns on hot surfaces During the operation of the freeze dryer and half an hour afterwards the outer surface of the freeze dryer especially the pipes and units ...

Page 38: ...tung en Epsilon mit Hauptschalter ohne Türkontaktschal ter Hydraulik 92 mod_1657873390962_68 docx 962258 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 damage to health Keep the safety relevan...

Page 39: ...ousness paralysis due to nitrogen or refrigerant While ensuring your own safety e g self contained breathing apparatus remove the affected persons to fresh air Keep them warm and calm Get medical attention immediately In case of respiratory arrest give artificial respiration Electric shock While ensuring your own safety interrupt the circuit as quickly as possible switch off the main switch and th...

Page 40: ...cted person lying on his her stomach low in order to prevent any liquid from entering the respiratory tract Get medical attention immediately IF IN DOUBT CALL AN EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN Pos 113 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 114 200 Christ 360 GT BA Labor Pil ot STAND ARDMODULE 030 Sicherheit 030 0020 Si cherheit Epsilon 030 0110 W artung und R einigung der Gefrier...

Page 41: ...n or contact the after sales service of Firma Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH see chapter 7 3 Service contact Ensure that all repairs are performed only by authorised and specialised personnel Fire prevention Fuses protect certain electrical circuits within the freeze dryer against over current conditions Always use fuses of the same type and rating Safety area Maintain a safety distan...

Page 42: ...handling solvents Keep sources of ignition away from solvents When using flammable or hazardous solvents the vacuum pump must be vented to or operate inside a fume hood Pos 119 010 Univ ersalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 120 200 Christ 360 GT BA Labor Pil ot STAND ARDMODULE 030 Sicherheit 030 0140 Restrisiken 25 m od_1404983315577_68 docx 183453 2 1 3 13 Remaining hazards ...

Page 43: ... Depth 788 mm incl vacuum connection Weight approx 330 kg Pos 125 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 126 200 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 protection against mechanical and climatic influences the guidelines ...

Page 44: ... 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 Prior to transporting the freeze dryer read this chapter of the operating manual thoroughly CAUTION The freeze dryer Epsilon 2 6D LSCplus weighs approx ...

Page 45: ...ts that are not properly fastened or secured may shift or fall over Take the centre of gravity of the load in consideration off centre Prior to transporting the freeze dryer read this chapter of the operating manual thoroughly CAUTION The freeze dryer Epsilon 2 6D LSCplus weighs approx 330 kg NOTE Freeze dryers of the type Epsilon 2 6D LSCplus that are filled with natural flammable refrigerants ar...

Page 46: ...ng transport safety devices must be removed prior to start up Remove the polystyrene blocks between the shelves Unscrew the sealing cap of the expansion vessel of the heat transfer medium and install the drying cartridge adsorption filter see chapter 5 2 7 Drying cartridge adsorption filter Install the vacuum sensor see chapter 5 2 6 Vacuum sensor NOTE Prior to any transport the transport safety d...

Page 47: ...onsideration of the corresponding 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 136 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 137 200 Christ 360 GT BA Labor Pil ot STAND ARDMODULE 050 Aufstellung und Anschluss 050 Aufstellung und Anschl uss Epsilon 05...

Page 48: ...829629_68 docx 186267 4 1 5 2 1 1 Connection DANGER The operating voltage on the name plate must correspond to the local supply voltage WARNING Work on the power supply system must only be performed by certified electricians Christ freeze dryers are units of safety class I Epsilon 2 6D LSCplus units have a five wire power cord with a 5 pin CEE plug see chapter 10 Technical data CAUTION Prior to co...

Page 49: ...ever the chamber can also be aerated with an inertisation medium e g nitrogen via the hose connector of the aeration valve Pos 146 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 147 200 Christ 360 GT BA Labor Pil ot STAND ARDMODULE 050 Aufstellung und Anschluss 050 Aufstellung und Anschl uss Epsilon 050 0020 0030 Ablauf Epsilon 1 Ventil 48 mod_1490091301994_68 docx 492402 3 1 ...

Page 50: ...0 4 1 5 4 6 Vakuumpumpe 5 2 4 1 Oil sealed vacuum pump and exhaust filter oil mist separator WARNING Risk of poisoning infection caused by vacuum pump exhaust gases The exhaust gases of the vacuum pump may contain harmful substances originating from the product Inhalation may cause severe damage to health Use the freeze dryer only if it is equipped with a pipe that is properly connected to the out...

Page 51: ...ent 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 silencer The freeze dryer is equipped with a dry running vacuum pump As a result the vacuum exhaust gases are completely free from oi...

Page 52: ...he pressure control valve 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 The pressure control valve must be installed in the direction of the volume flow in the indicated installation direction see illustration ...

Page 53: ...s 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 screws for the lef...

Page 54: ...fer medium During the transport of the freeze dryer the drying cartridge is removed Prior to commissioning the unit it must be installed Remove the sealing cap 1 from the valve Connect the supplied adapter 5 together with the drying cartridge 4 to the valve 2 Open the valve 2 by turning it anti clockwise up to the stop 1 Sealing cap 2 Valve 3 Connection of the expansion vessel inside the unit Fig ...

Page 55: ...ocx 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 168 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 169 200 Christ 360 GT BA Labor Pil ot STAND ARDMODULE 060 Betrieb 060 0030 Vor ber eitung der Gefriertr ocknungsanlag e 25 m od_140498376286...

Page 56: ...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 will be pulled c...

Page 57: ...e 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 3 1 Lamination of the loading door with a special film...

Page 58: ... interface enables the intuitive operation of the unit Fig 15 Start screen of the LSCplus control unit example Pos 177 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 178 200 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 touch panel i e b...

Page 59: ...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 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...

Page 60: ...nected 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 been saved for th...

Page 61: ...le 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 below item 1 The ot...

Page 62: ...B 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 automatically perform...

Page 63: ...nsions 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 components are displa...

Page 64: ...t The colour of the button quit changes from blue to grey once the message has been acknowledged Fig 23 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 acknowledged If a ...

Page 65: ...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 25 Details concerning an error...

Page 66: ... 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 also provided in the form of program templates see cha...

Page 67: ... 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 28 Results of the performan...

Page 68: ...he 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 single stage and ...

Page 69: ... 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 the shelves are cooled to 50 C The parameters for the subsequent Main drying and S...

Page 70: ...o determine the temperature distribution on the shelves for each of these three temperatures with the aid of an external shelf mapping system The thermoblocks of the shelf mapping system with the inserted tempera ture sensors must be distributed evenly on the shelves and connected to the external measurement recorder for the test Procedure In the main window Manual select the button Operating mode...

Page 71: ...022 Rev 3 0 of 20 07 2022 sb 71 156 Translation of the original operating manual Button Stop 9 Pressing this button stops the current process The system switches to the standby status Pos 186 010 Universalmodul e Seitenwechsel 0 mod_1202116244312_0 docx 105 1 ...

Page 72: ... module 1 Program list 2 Button New program 3 Buttons Load Fig 29 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 Freeze drying with...

Page 73: ... 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 30 Overview of the main window Options ...

Page 74: ...ram 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 modes Defrosting L...

Page 75: ...sed Fig 34 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 with the proportion...

Page 76: ...wing 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 from the opening...

Page 77: ...ent 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 Fig 36 Dialog bo...

Page 78: ... after a restart of the unit Fig 38 Dialog box Network System properties 3 This dialog box is used to change various system settings Fig 39 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 when the malfunctio...

Page 79: ...ain 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 40 Dialog box Access protection NOTE The other buttons cannot be activated unless the access protection is active Password t...

Page 80: ...d 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 5 This dialog bo...

Page 81: ...n 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 44 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 different sensors ca...

Page 82: ...e 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 use for determini...

Page 83: ...PCplus 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 Yellow medium sign...

Page 84: ... 47 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 They cannot be ed...

Page 85: ...ese 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 49 Dialog box Failure memory ...

Page 86: ...he 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 Fig 50 Dialog bo...

Page 87: ...pointment 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 51 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 will have a negativ...

Page 88: ...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 freeze drying proces...

Page 89: ...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 194 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 195 200 Christ 360 GT BA Labor Pil ot STAND ARDMODULE 060 Betrieb...

Page 90: ...pped 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 dryer is equipped wi...

Page 91: ...d by the button return the changes will be discarded Pos 196 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 197 200 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 manual mode an enti...

Page 92: ...erature 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 57 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 drying section ...

Page 93: ...e 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 temperature may exceed t...

Page 94: ...arious 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 remains closed d...

Page 95: ...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 values must be ...

Page 96: ... 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 creation in order...

Page 97: ...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 If the value is...

Page 98: ...sure 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 process will be c...

Page 99: ...ed 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 section is fulfilled a...

Page 100: ...value Aeration 3 Set value Aeration after stoppering 4 Set value Stoppering 5 Set value Storage Fig 64 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 subsequent storag...

Page 101: ...he 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 pressure This metho...

Page 102: ...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 vials already se...

Page 103: ...isplayed Similar to a blank program sections can be added or deleted and the set values can be adapted accordingly Pos 200 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 201 200 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 program can be m...

Page 104: ... will be automatically assigned to the first free program storage location Pos 204 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 205 200 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 controlled by a program t...

Page 105: ...ed in order to continue with the program Pos 206 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 207 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 208 200 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 of...

Page 106: ...m 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 button more The...

Page 107: ... 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 used to determine...

Page 108: ...r is equipped with an automatic aeration valve and a hydraulic 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 Option...

Page 109: ...upt und Steuerungsschalter 25 m od_1404983765801_68 docx 183663 2 1 6 8 Switching the freeze dryer OFF The freeze dryer must be in the standby status Switch the control system off by pressing the control switch Pressing the main switch disconnects the freeze dryer from the power Pos 213 010 Universalmodul e Abschnittswechsel 0 mod_1202124514062_0 docx 418 1 Pos 214 010 Universalmodul e Seitenwechs...

Page 110: ...site fuses Switch the control switch on Switch the main 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 password contact the service department s...

Page 111: ...NOTE If it is impossible to eliminate the errors contact the Christ service department Pos 218 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 219 200 Christ 360 GT BA Labor Pil ot STAND ARDMODULE 070 Störungen und Fehl ersuche 070 0010 0010 Netzausfall 25 mod_1404984058964_68 docx 184153 3 1 7 1 1 Power failure The control system continues with the process after a power failur...

Page 112: ...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 flange connecti...

Page 113: ...edia 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 Pos 226 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 227 200 Christ 360 GT BA Labor Pil ot STAND ARDMODULE 070 Störungen und Fehl ersuche 070 0010 0020 0025 Drucksteuerventil 25 m od_14049840...

Page 114: ... a protective device against overpressure in the refrigeration system and with a thermal motor protection switch The protective devices trip when the ambient temperature is too high when the air circulation of the heat exchanger of the refrigeration system is insufficient when the refrigeration system is overloaded In these cases the refrigeration unit will be switched off automatically If the per...

Page 115: ... 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 state the type of yo...

Page 116: ...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 Pos 239 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 240 200 Christ 360 ...

Page 117: ...k on parts coming into contact with the product e g all parts inside the chamber vacuum pump the personnel may be exposed to product residues Skin contact or the inhalation of particles 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 ...

Page 118: ...oid corrosion and negative effects on a subsequent freeze dryer process it must be ensured that there is no water left inside the drying chamber after every freeze drying process If necessary wipe the chamber dry with a cloth Pos 246 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 247 200 Christ 360 GT BA Labor Pil ot STAND ARDMODULE 080 W artung und Instandhaltung 080 0010 002...

Page 119: ...44500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 249 200 Christ 360 GT BA Labor Pil ot STAND ARDMODULE 080 W artung und Instandhaltung 080 0010 0022 0020 Tüverschl ussriegel Epsilon 25 mod_1404984677136_68 docx 185889 4 1 8 1 3 2 Door latch There is a slide pad on the door latch of the loading door This slide pad is included in the scope of supply as a spare part part no 18189991 It must be inspected regularly for signs of...

Page 120: ... system especially when cleaning the valves and when replacing the 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 d...

Page 121: ...n 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 254 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 255 200 Christ 360 GT BA Labor Pil ot STAND ARDMODULE 080 W artung und Instandhaltung 080 0010 0070 El ...

Page 122: ...l 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 300 C The inhalati...

Page 123: ... 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 health Use a silen...

Page 124: ... or frostbite may result Only qualified persons are authorised to perform work on the refrigeration system of the freeze dryer DANGER Risk of explosion due to refrigerants The natural refrigerants used are highly flammable and can form an explosive mixture if their concentration in the ambient air is sufficiently high There is an explosion hazard Work on the refrigeration system of the freeze drye...

Page 125: ...nstandhaltung 080 0010 0130 Zubehör 25 m od_1404984106693_68 docx 184447 3 1 8 1 12 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 corrosion combination of oscillating pressure and chemical reaction can affect or destroy the metal and plast...

Page 126: ...cially 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 that were not recommended by us contact the manufacturer to ensure that such a procedure will not damage the ...

Page 127: ...nsured 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 chapter 3 8 Safety devices X X ...

Page 128: ...X X Machinery general Switch cabinet X X Leakages X X Noise emission above average X X Dynamic gaskets diaphragmas 50 steril cycles Static gaskets O rings clamp KF 100 steril cycles Wires fastened X Cable trays closed X Framework no corrosion X Remove corrosion Aeration system Aeration filter 50 steril cycles Vacuum system Pump oil level X X X Pump oil condition colour contamination X X X oil chan...

Page 129: ...rigeration system Icing of components X Pressure readings performance tests X Noise level above average X Solenoid valves operation X Ice condenser temperature low end X Cooling water controller X X Cleaning of the valve Heat exchanger X X Cleaning Drain system Condensate drain glass debris X X Media drain valve X Disassemble and clean in regular intervals Heat transfer medium system Expansion ves...

Page 130: ...heat exchanger and remove corrosion Hydraulic system Mechanical components operation X Leakages X X Maximum pressure reading X Oil in reservoir X Hydraulic hose lines condition X 5 years Replace hose lines even if no safety relevant defects can be noticed Cylinder travel speed X Instrumentation Vacuum sensor s X Calibration Temperature sensors at freeze dryer X Calibration Pressure sensors chamber...

Page 131: ... 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 reading of components X LSCplus control system X 6 years X Replacemant of the buffer battery Pos 272 010 Universalmodul e Seitenwechsel 0 mod_1202116244312_0 docx 105 1 ...

Page 132: ...ured 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 chapter 3 8 Safety devices X X Dr...

Page 133: ...ery general Switch cabinet X X Leakages X X Noise emission above average X X Dynamic gaskets diaphragmas 50 steril cycles Static gaskets O rings clamp KF 100 steril cycles Wires fastened X Cable trays closed X Framework no corrosion X Remove corrosion Aeration system Aeration filter 50 steril cycles Vacuum system Pump Inlet strainer X Inspection and cleaning annually Pump Gas ballast control X Ins...

Page 134: ...acuum leak test X Refrigeration system Icing of components X Pressure readings performance tests X Noise level above average X Solenoid valves operation X Ice condenser temperature low end X Cooling water controller X X Cleaning of the valve Heat exchanger X X Cleaning Drain system Condensate drain glass debris X X Media drain valve X Disassemble and clean at regular intervals Heat transfer medium...

Page 135: ...at heat exchanger and remove corrosion Hydraulic system Mechanical components operation X Leakages X X Max pressure reading X Oil in reservoir X Hydraulic hose lines condition X after 5 years Replace hose lines even if no safety relevant defects can be noticed Cylinder travel speed X Instrumentation Vacuum sensors X Calibration Temperature sensors at freeze dryer X Calibration Pressure sensors cha...

Page 136: ...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 274 010 Universalmodul e Seitenwechsel 0 mod_1202116244312_0 docx 105 1 ...

Page 137: ...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 276 010 Universalm...

Page 138: ...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 cost estimate ha...

Page 139: ...trocknungsanlagen 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 282 010 Universalmodul e Leerzeile 0 mod_1202116244500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 283 200 Christ 360 GT BA Labor Pil ot STAND ARDMODULE 090 Entsorgung 090 0020 Entsorgung der Verpackung 25 mod_1404984143017_68 docx 184545 2 1 9 2 D...

Page 140: ... to EN 55011 Class B Heat emission 2 000 kW min 3 065 kW max Refrigeration system Ice condenser Cascade system with 2 compressors 0 6 kW each Shelf temperature control 1 compressor 0 6 kW Refrigerants and heat transfer media Refrigerant data of refrigeration circuit 1 Refrigerant Global warming potential GWP Filling quantity Max permissible pressure CO2 equivalent Refrigerant Global warming potent...

Page 141: ...4500_0 docx 114 1 Pos 288 200 Christ 360 GT 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 289 200 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 Umgebung...

Page 142: ...nt 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 temperature is C C...

Page 143: ...ation of the original operating manual Pos 297 200 Christ 361 GT BA Labor Pil ot PROJEKTE Epsilon 6er Standard 110 Anhang 0110 0030 CE Erkl ärungMaschR L 2 6D _LSC plus Standard 2 0 25 m od_1404984852837_68 docx 186321 2 1 11 2 EC declaration of conformity in accordance with the EC Machinery Directive ...

Page 144: ...dryer Epsilon 2 6D LSCplus 11 Appendix 144 156 Version 07 2022 Rev 3 0 of 20 07 2022 sb Translation of the original operating manual Pos 298 010 Universalmodul e Seitenwechsel 0 mod_1202116244312_0 docx 105 1 ...

Page 145: ...145 156 Translation of the original operating manual Pos 299 200 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 146: ...dryer Epsilon 2 6D LSCplus 11 Appendix 146 156 Version 07 2022 Rev 3 0 of 20 07 2022 sb Translation of the original operating manual Pos 300 010 Universalmodul e Seitenwechsel 0 mod_1202116244312_0 docx 105 1 ...

Page 147: ...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 0 030 72 0 0019 13...

Page 148: ...48 156 Version 07 2022 Rev 3 0 of 20 07 2022 sb Translation of the original operating manual Pos 302 010 Universalmodul e Abschnittswechsel 0 mod_1202124514062_0 docx 418 1 Pos 303 010 Universalmodul e Seitenwechsel 0 mod_1202116244312_0 docx 105 1 ...

Page 149: ...orbere 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 referred to as a ...

Page 150: ...ery 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 dryers in order ...

Page 151: ... value and of the gradient for the temperature 142 Calculation of the control set value for the vacuum 142 Capacity test 30 C 68 Capacity test 50 C 69 CE mark in compliance with the directive 2006 42 EC 25 Changing of operating supplies 40 Chemical burns 39 Chemical reactions 125 Circuit diagram 141 Cleaning 40 Cleaning agents 116 126 Cleaning the accessories 116 Cleaning the freeze dryer 116 Clic...

Page 152: ...e dryer 139 Disposal of the packaging 139 Door latch 119 Double chamber method 149 Drain connection 141 Drying cartridge 54 Drying chamber cleaning and care 118 E EC declaration of conformity Machinery Directive 13 143 EC declaration of conformity Pressure Equipment Directive 13 145 Editing a program 103 Electrical connection 141 Electrical system maintenance 121 Electricity hazards 32 121 Emergen...

Page 153: ...s surfaces cold 37 Hazards surfaces hot 37 117 122 123 Hazards transport 31 44 45 Hazards vacuum pump exhaust gases 35 50 Hazards vacuum pump oil 36 122 Health and safety 27 Health and safety rules and regulations and regulations for the prevention of accidents 27 29 Heat emission 140 Heat exchanger 121 Heat transfer media 140 Heat transfer medium system maintenance 124 Hot gas defrosting 24 Humid...

Page 154: ...f construction damage 116 Mathematical relations 142 Max humidity 141 Measures to be taken to ensure safe operation 41 Media drain valve 49 Media drain valve cleaning and care 120 Media drain valve malfunction 113 Mode of operation 20 Monitoring camera system LyoCam 107 N Name plate 19 48 Network 78 Network drive 60 New program 72 Nitrogen hazards 33 No indication on the display 110 Noise hazards ...

Page 155: ...ful hazards 33 117 Program list 72 Program sections 92 Program templates 103 Protection class 141 Q Qualified electrician 30 R Radiation Shield film 57 118 Radioactive substances 117 Rated current 19 Reference designator 63 65 84 150 Refrigerant 140 Refrigerant data 19 140 Refrigerants and heat transfer media 140 Refrigeration problems Conditions at the location of use 47 Refrigeration system 140 ...

Page 156: ...ools 61 Topping up of operating supplies 40 Touchpanel does not react 110 Toxic substances 117 Training 27 Transport 43 Transport hazards 31 44 45 Transport hazards general 44 45 Transport safety devices 46 Transport to commissioning hazards general 30 Type 19 140 U Unit of measurement 74 Unit test of pilot and production systems 66 Unpacking the freeze dryer 44 USB process recording 62 108 User i...

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