FreeZone™ 18L -50°C Console Freeze Dryers, Purge Valve

• Upright stainless steel collector coil holds 18L of ice before defrosting
• -50°C collector is suitable for aqueous samples
• Environmentally-friendly HCFC/CFC-free refrigeration system
• Internal coil maximizes vapor-trapping efficiency
• Optional PTFE-coated collectors withstand corrosive compounds
• Features include hot gas defrost, side-mounted USB port and rear-mounted Ethernet connection. The console provides interior space for vacuum pump and accommodates the FreeZone™ Stoppering Tray Dryer (pump and tray dryer sold separately)
• Lyo-Works OS provides real time display of collector temperature and vacuum level
• 5 in. full color touch screen display
• Flexible programming and control of optional drying accessories
• Optional End-Zone™ end point detection for flask freeze drying
• One-touch data logging and display provides information to maximize sample quality and minimize run time
• Customizable settings include language, time zone, temperature and vacuum
• Alerts and feedback of current operating parameters can be sent automatically to user-entered email addresses
• Front viewing window makes monitoring vacuum pump oil hassle free
• FreeZone™ exclusive features protect your vacuum pump from costly damage: A vacuum break valve bleeds air into the system when power to the freeze dryer or vacuum pump is shut off for more than 5 minutes. A moisture sensor prevents refrigeration or vacuum start-up when moisture is detected in the drain line. Vacuum pump is automatically shut down when a leak is present in initial pull down or during run.
• Includes a purge valve for isolating the vacuum pump from the freeze dryer
• Other options include: built-in stainless steel mini vacuum drying chamber with control to +60°C

Vacuum pump with a displacement of at least 98L/min, drying accessory and freeze dry glassware (if not bulk freeze drying) are required (not included).