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SP Scientific VIRTIS 2K Operator'S Manual Download Page 28

Sentry 2.0 Controls

VirTis BenchTop 2K, 4K and 6K

18

Rev 007, 10/11

© SP Scientific 2011

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Summary of Contents for VIRTIS 2K

Page 1: ...FREEZE DRYER OPERATOR S MANUAL VIRTIS BENCHTOP 2K 4K AND 6K FREEZE DRYERS...

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Page 3: ...y 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 contained in t...

Page 4: ...sure that only an authorized technician services the refrigeration heat transfer vacuum and electrical systems Always ensure that refrigeration air intake is clear and clean Always ensure vacuum pump...

Page 5: ...r 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 repa...

Page 6: ...iv Rev 007 10 11 SP Scientific 2011...

Page 7: ...lation 4 Installing the Vacuum Pump 4 Oil Mist Eliminators 5 BenchTop Setup 5 Vacuum Baffle Plate 6 Freeze Drying Concepts 7 Overview 7 Elements of Freeze Drying 7 Freeze 7 Vacuum 7 Heat 8 Condenser 8...

Page 8: ...s 20 Operation Instructions 21 Meltback 22 Preventing Glassware Breakage 23 Product Dryness End Point 23 Stoppering Optional 23 Cold Trap Condenser 25 Overview 25 Product Requirements 25 Cold Trap Set...

Page 9: ...VirTis BenchTop 2K 4K and 6K Contents Rev 007 10 11 vii SP Scientific 2011 Vacuum Problems 39 Product Melting 40 Appendix B Serum Vial Capacities 41 Appendix C Stainless Steel Cleaners 43...

Page 10: ...Contents VirTis BenchTop 2K 4K and 6K viii Rev 007 10 11 SP Scientific 2011...

Page 11: ...nits are mechanically refrigerated condenser modules that can be utilized as both freeze dryers and cold traps These units can also be used for initial product freezing When used in freeze drying mode...

Page 12: ...007 10 11 SP Scientific 2011 Available Configurations Freeze drying in the condenser Shelf unit in drum manifold Vertical manifold Flask drying on drum manifold Flask drying on drum manifold with sto...

Page 13: ...matter of collecting your claim but is not responsible for the collection or free replacement of the material When possible replacement parts will be shipped and invoiced to you making them a part of...

Page 14: ...ient location near the freeze dryer Ensure that the pump will be easily accessible during routine maintenance 2 Cut the supplied vacuum tubing as short as possible Allow enough length between the vacu...

Page 15: ...by switching the pump s circuit breaker to the on position Oil Mist Eliminators To reduce fumes from the vacuum pump and or vent the vacuum exhaust externally SP Scientific recommends the installatio...

Page 16: ...e outlet and switch on the circuit breaker located on the rear of the unit The control panel display will illuminate Vacuum Baffle Plate The BenchTop 2K and 4K models include a two position vacuum baf...

Page 17: ...re Many products require a secondary drying process to remove moisture that did not convert to vapor during the first process During secondary drying BenchTop units remove the remaining bound moisture...

Page 18: ...cover Condenser Trapping water vapor molecules in the form of ice on the condenser surface effectively removes moisture from the product The refrigeration system cools the internal condenser at the b...

Page 19: ...s of the following 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...

Page 20: ...e 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 pum...

Page 21: ...ge and Bath functions are not available for any BenchTop units as such Purge and Bath options should be set to NO on the Factory Options screen Navigation within the menu screens is accomplished using...

Page 22: ...r Options Menu To access the User Options menu highlight User Options from the Main Menu and press the MENU button User Options Vacuum Control VLC Temperature Units C Vacuum Units Torr Relay Test Vacu...

Page 23: ...a highlighted box indicate the output is active Note Purge and Bath functions are not available on BenchTop units Vacuum Pump Maintenance The Vacuum Pump Maintenance screen is used to adjust vacuum ma...

Page 24: ...s Condenser Temperature 60 Vacuum OK 0500 Power Save Deadband 050 PRESS AND HOLD MENU BUTTON TO ADJUST Condenser Temperature The Condenser Temperature setpoint is the temperature at which the vacuum w...

Page 25: ...The Factory Options screen is used to configure the Defrost and Heat options Factory options Bath Option NO Purge Option NO Hot Gas Defrost YES Heat Option YES ZL Defrost YES Note Because the Bath an...

Page 26: ...erature is reached the low stage compressor is activated The DIFF temperature is used to prevent overloading of the high stage compressor If the Current Temp exceeds the sum of the Interstage ON tempe...

Page 27: ...main Sentry 2 0 module within the electrical box Set the value to 760 Torr or current atmospheric pressure Turn the vacuum trim pot clockwise to increase the pressure or counter clockwise to decrease...

Page 28: ...Sentry 2 0 Controls VirTis BenchTop 2K 4K and 6K 18 Rev 007 10 11 SP Scientific 2011...

Page 29: ...sing flasks you may use an optional drum manifold and shelves to dry vials of product To prepare samples for shelf drying 1 Fill vials or other suitable containers with product 3 Do not fill container...

Page 30: ...with the bottom of the container 7 4 Close and secure the chamber lid PRACTICAL OPERATING TIP TO MINIMIZE DRYING TIME ALWAYS FREEZE PRODUCTS IN AS THIN A LAYER AS POSSIBLE NEVER FILL A CONTAINER TO M...

Page 31: ...through the freeze drying process using the defined settings If using the AUTO function skip to step 8 7 Enable vacuum by pressing VAC Allow the system to evacuate Before proceeding confirm that the...

Page 32: ...tacle on the front of the unit To open the drain push the fitting into the drain receptacle To close the drain line press the small gray release button on the top of the receptacle The fitting will po...

Page 33: ...gradually sublimes the frost on the outside of the glassware slowly recedes and eventually disappears When glassware becomes completely free of exterior frost approximately 98 of moisture has been rem...

Page 34: ...Basic Operation VirTis BenchTop 2K 4K and 6K 24 Rev 007 10 11 SP Scientific 2011...

Page 35: ...dependent on maintaining this vapor pressure differential These migrating vapors can be pulled directly into the vacuum pump if condensation does not occur BenchTop series freeze dryers can be utiliz...

Page 36: ...m cover plate acrylic plate with stainless steel elbow on the gasket of the BenchTop unit 3 Connect the BenchTop unit to the vacuum concentrator using inch tubing 4 Estimate the length of tubing requi...

Page 37: ...Stainless steel vertical manifolds are available for flask drying while stainless steel and acrylic drum manifolds are available for the versatility of both flask and shelf rack drying The top plug on...

Page 38: ...th heated and unheated configurations Stoppering racks are also available Available rack assemblies include Bulk processing shelf rack with 3 4 or 5 shelves available with heated for use with acrylic...

Page 39: ...vessel and add a small amount of liquid nitrogen to the center well If adding liquid nitrogen from a tank use adequate ventilation to protect from gaseous vapors Note The liquid nitrogen will expand...

Page 40: ...change your filter trap cartridge Most filters require an overnight degassing to achieve proper vacuum To degas the filter trap cartridge 1 Unscrew the clear polypropylene housing from the white plast...

Page 41: ...ieved The hose between the plate and the unit is very flexible and can also be inserted into the rear of the unit approximately 10 inches so that the length can be adjusted 2 Verify that the outlet yo...

Page 42: ...Optional Components VirTis BenchTop 2K 4K and 6K 32 Rev 007 10 11 SP Scientific 2011...

Page 43: ...dy 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 Note Consult your vacuum pump...

Page 44: ...n the vacuum pump and the freeze dryer perform a full capacity test cycle Have a qualified technician check the oil after the test cycle If the oil appears dirty change the oil after every use If the...

Page 45: ...et only The gasket should appear moist Vacuum Pump Gas Ballast Valve The gas ballast valve removes some contaminants from the pump oil During freeze drying or cold trap use vapors may bypass the conde...

Page 46: ...reassemble Refrigeration System The Air Cooled Condenser It is very important to keep the air cooled condenser clean This is where high pressure vapor from the compressor is converted to liquid refri...

Page 47: ...live Oil R Ammonium Chloride Saturated R 2 Ethylhexyl Sebacate R Phenol Solution 5 N Ammonium Hydroxide 10 R Formaldehyde 40 R Soap Solution Ivory R Ammonium Hydroxide Conc R Gasoline Regular Leaded L...

Page 48: ...General Maintenance VirTis BenchTop 2K 4K and 6K 38 Rev 007 10 11 SP Scientific 2011...

Page 49: ...od condition Is a light coating of vacuum grease visible on the valve plug and on the stainless steel valve port Is the vacuum pump oil clean and at the proper level Check sight glass Is the condenser...

Page 50: ...a good vacuum reading the problem is likely related to the vacuum probe Replace the vacuum probe and retest Note If this does not resolve your vacuum problem contact SP Scientific for assistance Produ...

Page 51: ...ity mL 1790779 35 18 2 17927510 85 12 2 1791019 40 22 6 179085 47 23 5 1791439 50 23 10 179135 54 26 10 1788559 62 28 20 178830 58 33 20 178897 63 37 30 178921 73 43 50 178954 95 52 100 178988 107 54...

Page 52: ...Appendix B Serum Vial Capacities VirTis BenchTop 2K 4K and 6K 42 Rev 007 10 11 SP Scientific 2011...

Page 53: ...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 54: ...Appendix C Stainless Steel Cleaners VirTis BenchTop 2K 4K and 6K 44 Rev 007 10 11 SP Scientific 2011...

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Page 56: ...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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