Laboratory Freeze Dryer

Alpha 1-4 / 2-4

• Universal laboratory freeze dryer with 4 kg ice condenser capacity

• Two alternative controlling systems for routine applications as well as for
advanced drying processes
• Modular design to increase the capacity several times due to the use of a
wide range of accessories
• Simple facilities for defrosting, cleaning, disinfection and sterilization
• Construction of the freeze dryer according to GMP-/GLP-standards

Process Controller LSC-8 (Lyo-Screen-Control)
Process Controller LSC-8 (Lyo-Screen-Control)
Two different drying principles enable the
user to handle nearly every lyophilisation
demand successfully:
• Process A (single chamber system):
freezing and drying of sensitive or
deep freezing substances on cooled
shelves
• Process B (double chamber
system): drying of less sensitive
products outside the ice condenser
chamber on electrically heated
shelves or in round-
Process A: Prefreezing and drying inside
the ice condenser chamber
User-friendly controller LD-2 (LyoDisplay) for
routine applications:
• LCD-display showing the most relevant process
data (ice condenser temperature, vacuum)
• Conversion of temperature and vacuum
according to the vapour pressure above ice
• RS-232 communication data interface (PC)
Easy handling with the new CHRIST-controller
LSC-8
(Lyo -Screen-Control)
• ¼ VGA-LC-Display
• Graphical user interface with one knob
operation (“turn and push”)
• Clearly arranged survey of process data in a
freeze dryer-flow sheet
• Input of max. 32 freeze drying-pro grams in
tabular form (option)
• WINDOWS-NT-based software available
The improved freeze dryers of the ALPHA-series
establish the new standard in terms of a varied range
of applications and advanced process control. In
addition to an exemplary accessories range two “state
of the art” controllers allow an individual unit
configuration for routine applications as well as for
high-quality drying processes.
Process B: Separate prefreezing and drying
external to the ice condenser chamber
TYPE ALPHA 1-4 ALPHA 2-4
PART NO.
WITH CONTROLLER LD2 101041 101042
WITH CONTROLLERLSC-8 102041 102042
ICE CONDENSER
CAPACITY (MAX KG) 4 4
PERFORMANCE (MAX KG/24H) 4
TEMPERATURE (APPROX C) -55 -85

SHELF TEMPERATURE CONTROL

A. PRE FREEZING AND DRYING INSIDE THE -25 BIS / TO +99 -40 BIS / TO +99
ICE CONDENSER
CHAMBER
B. DRYING EXTERNAL TO THE ICE BIS / TO +99 BIS / TO +99
CONDENSER CHAMBER

DRYING FACILITIES

PROCESS A
SHELF 200mm 1
SEALING DEVICE 200mm 1
PROCESS B
SHELVES 200mm MAX. 5 / 10
SEALING DEVICE 250mm MAX. 2 / 4
VACUUM CONNECTIONS INDIVIDUALLY MAX, 12 / 24
CONTROLLABLE
ACCESSORIES FOR SHELL -/SPINFREEZING KUHLBAD / COOLING BATH –40c (OPTION)
CONTROL PANEL TYPE LD-2 ODER / OR LSC-8
ALTERNATIVE FOR ALPHA 1-4 OR ALPHA 2-4
VACUUM
-DISPLAY YES YES
-CONTROL FUNCTION YES
TEMPERATURE
-ICE CONDENSER (DISPLAY) YES YES
-SHELVES (DISPLAY AND CONTROL YES
FUNCTION)
-PRODUCT (DISPLAY) YES
LYO CONTROL (FREEZING POINT OPTION OPTION
DETERMINATION)
DETERMINATION OF THE END OF DRYING
-PRESSURE INCREASING TEST OPTION
-MEASUREMENT OF PRODUCT TEMPERATURE YES
PROGRAMMER MODULE OPTION
PC-INTERFACE YES YES
REFRIGERATION COMPRESSOR
NUMBER x Kw (HP) 1 x 0,37 (1 x ½) 2 x 0,37 (2 x ½)
TYPE AIRCOOLED AIRCOOLED
DIMENSIONS/CONNECTION DATA/WEIGHT
WIDTH x DEPTH x HEIGHT (mm) 390 x 480 x 415 390 x 480 x 415
V / Hz / Kva (FURTHER ON REQUEST) 230/50/0,6 230/50/1,2
WEIGHT WITHOUT VACUUM PUMP (KG) 50 65