Operating your Lyophilizer
FTS Systems LyoStar™ 3
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Rev 006, 01/14
© SP Scientific 2014
Product Temperature-Monitoring Probes
LyoStar™ 3 lyophilizers are equipped with ANSI Type T temperature-monitoring
thermocouple probes, allowing you to monitor product temperature throughout the
lyophilization process. The probe ends may be inserted directly into your product
samples prior to freezing. When placing product probes, it is important to be uniform
and consistent in order to obtain the best representative readings.
Supplied Product Probes
LyoStar™ 3 lyophilizers, with the standard configuration, are supplied with the
following ANSI Type T temperature-monitoring thermocouple probe:
Sixteen (16) temperature-monitoring thermocouple probes constructed of
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24 AWG (0.0201 inches in diameter) Type T (copper, constantan)
thermocouple wire with standard miniature two-pin male connectors.
Eight (8) temperature-monitoring thermocouple probes constructed of
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36 AWG (0.0050 inches in diameter) Type T (copper, constantan)
thermocouple wire with standard miniature two-pin male connectors. Probes
include resin caps with O-rings for use with 13 mm vials.
Eight (8) temperature-monitoring thermocouple probes constructed of
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36 AWG (0.0050 inches in diameter) Type T (copper, constantan)
thermocouple wire encased in polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) sheathing with
standard miniature two-pin male connectors. Probes include PTFE caps for
use with 20 mm vials.
Placement in Bulk Samples
When processing bulk product samples, tape the thermocouple probe to the center of
the product tray with the tip of the thermocouple just barely touching the bottom of the
tray. Product may then be poured into the tray.
Placement in Serum Bottles or Vials
When processing product samples in vials or similar glassware, the thermocouple
should be placed so that its tip is just touching the bottom center of the container.
When possible, the sample with the thermocouple should be placed in the center of
the product tray.
Placement in Unusual Containers or Samples
If an atypical container or product is being processed, place the thermocouple toward
the bottom center of the product. The product should then be placed in the center of a
product tray.
Summary of Contents for LYOSTAR 3
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Page 18: ...Getting Started FTS Systems LyoStar 3 8 Rev 006 01 14 SP Scientific 2014...
Page 30: ...Operating your Lyophilizer FTS Systems LyoStar 3 20 Rev 006 01 14 SP Scientific 2014...
Page 36: ...Liquid Nitrogen Trap FTS Systems LyoStar 3 26 Rev 006 01 14 SP Scientific 2014...
Page 48: ...Sample Extractor Assemblies FTS Systems LyoStar 3 38 Rev 006 01 14 SP Scientific 2014...
Page 52: ...Stoppering FTS Systems LyoStar 3 42 Rev 006 01 14 SP Scientific 2014...
Page 56: ...Shelf Latching FTS Systems LyoStar 3 46 Rev 006 01 14 SP Scientific 2014...
Page 74: ...Appendix A Sample Recipe FTS Systems LyoStar 3 64 Rev 006 01 14 SP Scientific 2014...
Page 80: ...Appendix C Stainless Steel Cleaners FTS Systems LyoStar 3 70 Rev 006 01 14 SP Scientific 2014...
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