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Rev 005, 02/12 

 

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© SP Scientific 2012 

 

 

Contents 

 
 
 
 
 

Important Symbols ............................................................................................................................................... ii

 

Freeze Dryer Safety Warnings ............................................................................................................................. ii

 

Warranty Information (VirTis Lyophilizers) .......................................................................................................... iii

 

Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1

 

Overview .............................................................................................................................................................. 1

 

Key Features ........................................................................................................................................................ 1

 

Installation and Startup ............................................................................................... 3

 

Initial Inspection ................................................................................................................................................... 3

 

Service Connections ............................................................................................................................................ 3

 

Freezemobile Setup ............................................................................................................................................. 4

 

Sentry 2.0 Controls ..................................................................................................... 7

 

Overview .............................................................................................................................................................. 7

 

LED Wave Display (Qualitative Reference) ......................................................................................................... 7

 

Button Functions .................................................................................................................................................. 8

 

Up/Down (±) Buttons ....................................................................................................................................... 8

 

MENU Button .................................................................................................................................................. 8

 

COND Button .................................................................................................................................................. 8

 

VAC Button ...................................................................................................................................................... 8

 

AUTO Button ................................................................................................................................................... 8

 

DEFR Button ................................................................................................................................................... 8

 

LCD Display Functions ........................................................................................................................................ 9

 

Main Menu ........................................................................................................................................................... 9

 

Vacuum Control ............................................................................................................................................... 9

 

Bath (Optional) .............................................................................................................................................. 10

 

Purge (Optional) ............................................................................................................................................ 10

 

Heat (Optional) .............................................................................................................................................. 10

 

User Options ...................................................................................................................................................... 10

 

Vacuum Control ............................................................................................................................................. 10

 

Temperature Units ......................................................................................................................................... 11

 

Vacuum Units ................................................................................................................................................ 11

 

Relay Test ..................................................................................................................................................... 11

 

Vacuum Pump Maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 11

 

Alarms ................................................................................................................................................................ 12

 

Setpoints ............................................................................................................................................................ 12

 

Summary of Contents for Freezemobile Series

Page 1: ...FREEZE DRYER OPERATOR S MANUAL VIRTIS FREEZEMOBILE 25L AND 35L FREEZE DRYERS...

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Page 3: ...anual by any means and in any form or manner is expressly prohibited except with the prior written permission of SP Scientific Permitted copies of this document must retain all proprietary notices con...

Page 4: ...chnician services the refrigeration heat transfer vacuum and electrical systems Always ensure that refrigeration air intake is clear and clean Always ensure vacuum pump exhaust is properly ventilated...

Page 5: ...other than Company employees Replacement or repair of parts pursuant to this warranty shall not in any way extend the original warranty period The Company will not be responsible for any unauthorized...

Page 6: ...iv Rev 005 02 12 SP Scientific 2012...

Page 7: ...ons 3 Freezemobile Setup 4 Sentry 2 0 Controls 7 Overview 7 LED Wave Display Qualitative Reference 7 Button Functions 8 Up Down Buttons 8 MENU Button 8 COND Button 8 VAC Button 8 AUTO Button 8 DEFR Bu...

Page 8: ...ge 20 Product Dryness End Point 21 Stoppering Optional 21 Optional Components 23 Overview 23 Manifolds 23 Shelf Racks 24 Electric Purge 25 Shell Bath 25 Liquid Nitrogen Trap 26 Defrost 27 Filter Trap...

Page 9: ...Rev 005 02 12 vii SP Scientific 2012 Vacuum Leak Testing on Research Units 37 Testing the Vacuum Pump and Gage 37 Testing the Base Unit 38 Testing the Manifold 38 Testing the Condenser 38 Product Melt...

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Page 11: ...ble and lighted display alarms to notify you when the system has not reached required setpoints in the configuration Vacuum brake solenoid VBS valve maintains system vacuum pressure and prevents oil f...

Page 12: ...Introduction VirTis Freezemobile 25L and 35L 2 Rev 005 02 12 SP Scientific 2012...

Page 13: ...report and any other supporting documents Note SP Scientific will cooperate in the matter of collecting your claim but is not responsible for the collection or free replacement of the material When p...

Page 14: ...ch shipping hex nut counterclockwise until the top of the nut is flush with the top of its bolt This will float the compressor on the springs and prevent vibration from extending to the cabinet To rea...

Page 15: ...asket prior to factory testing Only a light sheen should be visible on the surface Check often to ensure that this film is present Note Never grease the inside of the gasket where it grips the condens...

Page 16: ...Installation and Startup VirTis Freezemobile 25L and 35L 6 Rev 005 02 12 SP Scientific 2012...

Page 17: ...An LED wave display which allows you to assess the status of the system quickly and easily Tactile buttons located on the membrane which allow you to activate specific functions and navigate through t...

Page 18: ...the LCD screen and press the MENU button COND Button The COND button activates the refrigeration system This provides system cooling for vapor condensing VAC Button The VAC button enables the vacuum p...

Page 19: ...ons as well as the MENU button The Up Down buttons allow you to scroll the cursor to the desired function Setpoints are also modified using these buttons The MENU button is used to select the highligh...

Page 20: ...he ability to add controlled heat to product shelves for enhanced drying If installed you can set the temperature of the manifold shelves up to 50 C Note This feature will only be displayed if the she...

Page 21: ...roximately two seconds each A square appears next to the active relay output Vacuum Pump Maintenance The Vacuum Pump Maintenance screen allows alarm parameters to be adjusted Current pump usage time i...

Page 22: ...resolved Alarms _ Power Outage _ Condenser Over Temperature _ Vacuum Exceeded _ Vacuum Pump Maintenance Menu To Clear Note If the Vacuum Pump Maintenance alarm is active the Current Hours must be res...

Page 23: ...ered in Manual mode the vacuum pump must be manually restarted when the condenser temperature recovers Vacuum OK Vacuum OK is the pressure setpoint at which the Vacuum Exceeded alarm will be generated...

Page 24: ...frigeration lines Note ZL Defrost functions on ZL systems only Interstage Control If your unit is equipped with a cascade refrigeration system you can control the operation of the second compressor fr...

Page 25: ...ation To calibrate the condenser temperature 1 Connect a thermocouple temperature simulator to the condenser temperature input Set the simulator temperature to 25 C 2 The current temperature is displa...

Page 26: ...sure or counter clockwise to decrease the pressure 4 Once the rough vacuum has been set connect a reference tube 5 Adjust the Vacuum value located on the LCD screen up to increase the Vacuum reading A...

Page 27: ...ile Freeze Dryers with an optional drum manifold may use shelves to dry vials or trays of product Quickseal valves for processing samples using flasks or other glassware are also included To prepare s...

Page 28: ...permit the attachment of flasks for in vitro freeze drying They are also used to break vacuum after a cycle completes Quickseal valves operate as follows Note Quickseal valves are an integral part of...

Page 29: ...frozen product to a Quickseal valve and turn the valve to the open position to begin the freeze drying process Allow the vacuum to recover to at least 350 millitorr or your vacuum control setpoint bef...

Page 30: ...re prone to meltback during the freeze drying process Meltback is a term commonly used to describe when the product melts or defrosts before sublimating The following suggestions may help to prevent m...

Page 31: ...rior of the glassware is at room temperature Stoppering Optional The stoppering option applies pressure to partially inserted stoppers forcing them into the vials while sealing the product under syste...

Page 32: ...Basic Operation VirTis Freezemobile 25L and 35L 22 Rev 005 02 12 SP Scientific 2012...

Page 33: ...acrylic drum manifolds are available for the versatility of both flask and shelf rack drying The top plug on acrylic drum manifolds is removable to allow for installation of an optional stoppering ass...

Page 34: ...um manifold 12 ports Shelf Racks VirTis Freezemobile units have a variety of shelf racks available for use with the optional stainless steel and acrylic drum manifolds Racks are available with unheate...

Page 35: ...urging if necessary 4 When purging is complete disable the Purge feature from the Main Menu Note Purging is an excellent way to clean your oil of volatiles and prolong the life of your vacuum pump How...

Page 36: ...iquid Nitrogen N2 liq Trap protects your vacuum pump from the corrosive properties of acid and alkaline vapors as well as the low temperatures and organic solvents associated with the freeze drying pr...

Page 37: ...d refill with liquid nitrogen as needed Defrost Accumulation of condensed vapors can result in a loss of vacuum This can usually be remedied by defrosting the trap To check if the trap requires defros...

Page 38: ...um To degas the filter trap cartridge 1 Unscrew the clear polypropylene housing from the white plastic top and install cartridge 2 Reassemble trap 3 To begin degassing enable the vacuum pump open the...

Page 39: ...or and install them on the glass door 6 Using the glass door push the condenser hinges back through the condenser panel and condenser flange and replace both sets of nuts and washers 7 Remove the righ...

Page 40: ...Optional Components VirTis Freezemobile 25L and 35L 30 Rev 005 02 12 SP Scientific 2012...

Page 41: ...acid contamination Cloudy gray vacuum pump oil indicates water contamination Changing Vacuum Pump Oil Change the oil immediately after shutting down the freeze dryer while the oil is still hot 1 Prote...

Page 42: ...apacity test cycle Have a qualified technician check the oil after the test cycle If the oil appears dirty you may need to change the oil after every use If the oil appears clean check the oil again a...

Page 43: ...ohol as well 6 Once the gasket is installed apply a very thin coating of high vacuum grease to the outer surface of the gasket The gasket should appear slightly moist Quickseal Valves Freezemobile Ser...

Page 44: ...sor life 3 Remove the vent panel below the ice condenser to access and clean the unit s fins Dust buildup and other obstructions to airflow may cause the unit to malfunction Condenser Chamber The cond...

Page 45: ...ydroxide 1 R Benzyl Alcohol N Hydrochloric Acid N Sodium Hydroxide 10 R Butyl Acetate N Hydrofluoric Acid 40 R Sodium Hydroxide 60 R Calcium Chloride Sat R Hydrogen Peroxide 3 R Sodium Hypochlorite 5...

Page 46: ...General Maintenance VirTis Freezemobile 25L and 35L 36 Rev 005 02 12 SP Scientific 2012...

Page 47: ...ed in a number of different ways SP Scientific suggests the following methods If the unit is equipped with an optional purge system activate it Within a few minutes of purge system activation the vacu...

Page 48: ...d or damaged Note This procedure should also be performed on units with internal condenser coils Testing the Condenser If you have isolated the vacuum leak to the chamber of your freeze dryer the foll...

Page 49: ...ll cause a deflection in the vacuum reading indicating a leak Sometimes the leak can be temporarily sealed with water or grease to confirm that a leak is present Using alcohol which invariably has som...

Page 50: ...Appendix A Troubleshooting VirTis Freezemobile 25L and 35L 40 Rev 005 02 12 SP Scientific 2012...

Page 51: ...lished finish May scratch No 2 mil and Nos 7 and 8 polished finishes TENACIOUS DEPOSITS RUSTY DISCOLORATIONS INDUSTRIAL ATMOSPHERIC STAINS Oakite No 33 Dilac Texo 12 Texo N Y Flash Klenz Caddy Cleaner...

Page 52: ...Appendix B Stainless Steel Cleaners VirTis Freezemobile 25L and 35L 42 Rev 005 02 12 SP Scientific 2012...

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Page 54: ...SP Scientific 815 State Route 208 Gardiner NY 12525 USA 3538 Main Street Stone Ridge NY 12484 USA www SPScientific com 800 431 8232 845 255 5000...

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