The Labconco FreeZone 2.5 Liter Benchtop Freeze Dryer is designed for lyophilizing light sample loads with a compact footprint ideal for labs with limited floor space. It features a stainless steel collector coil cooled to -84° C and a PTFE-coated collector suitable for corrosive samples. The intuitive Lyo-Works OS touchscreen provides real-time monitoring and control to ensure consistent, high-quality freeze drying.
Product Features
- Upright stainless steel collector coil capable of holding 2.5L of ice before defrosting
- Stainless steel collector lid, 3/4" thick, with neoprene gasket and 3" diameter port for accessory connection (sold separately)
- Compact benchtop design with a small footprint
- Full color, 5" capacitive touch screen with Lyo-Works OS:
- Real time display of collector temperature, vacuum level, and optional End-Zone end point detection system
- Start–up mode for collector cool-down and vacuum pull-down (automatic or manual)
- Operating modes: standby or run
- Vacuum set point, alerts, diagnostic tests, user manual, defrost control, and optional drying accessory parameters
- Data logging stores and displays data in table or chart format, exportable via USB or Ethernet
- Settings include language, time, time zone, temperature (°C or °F), and vacuum (mBar, Torr, or Pa)
- Alerts programmable via Ethernet to user-entered email addresses
- Display settings include brightness, touch sounds (on/off), and screen time out in minutes (on/off)
- Maintenance alert settings for vacuum pump oil change, refrigeration cleaning, total operating hours, and line voltage offset
- Level-specific security lock-out to prevent unauthorized changes
- Hot gas defrost with auto shut off at +60° C
- On/standby switch
- Moisture sensor prevents refrigeration or vacuum start-up when moisture detected in drain line
- Vacuum control valve maintains vacuum level set point
- Vacuum break valve bleeds air into system when power is off; auto restart if outage less than ~5 minutes
- Side-mounted USB port and rear-mounted Ethernet connection
- Side-mounted, quick-disconnect drain hose fitting and lanyard with hose connector; includes 18" 1/4" ID silicone tubing and clamp
- Rear-mounted electrical receptacle for vacuum pump connection
- 3-wire electrical cord with plug
- 3/4" OD vacuum connection; includes 50" of 3/4" ID vacuum hose and two clamps
Required Accessories (Not Included)
- Vacuum pump with displacement of at least 98 L/min, 0.002 mBar ultimate pressure, and fitting for 3/4" ID vacuum hose
- Drying accessory
- Freeze dry glassware if not performing bulk freeze drying
Benefits
- Compact design ideal for labs with limited space
- PTFE-coated collector suitable for corrosive compounds
- Advanced touchscreen interface for easy monitoring and control
- Reliable vacuum and temperature management ensures consistent freeze drying
- Maintenance alerts reduce downtime and improve system longevity
- Data logging with export capabilities supports compliance and analysis
Why Choose the FreeZone 2.5 Liter Benchtop Freeze Dryer?
This freeze dryer offers a combination of powerful lyophilization capabilities and a compact, user-friendly design perfect for laboratories with limited space. With advanced features such as PTFE-coated collectors, real-time touchscreen monitoring, and reliable vacuum control, it delivers consistent, high-quality drying results suitable for challenging and corrosive samples.
