The Labconco FreeZone 12 Liter Console Freeze Dryer is engineered for lyophilizing moderate to large sample loads or multiple small container batches. Featuring a front viewing window and ample interior space for a vacuum pump, it accommodates large tray dryers such as the FreeZone Stoppering Tray Dryer (vacuum pump and tray dryer sold separately).
Product Features
- Upright stainless steel collector coil holds 12L of ice before defrosting; acrylic collector lid (3/4" thick) with neoprene gasket
- Console cabinet with interior space for vacuum pump (sold separately) and two-piece removable front panel with viewing window
- Clear acrylic chamber lid (3/4" thick) with neoprene gasket
- Brushed stainless steel and glacier white, powder-coated steel exterior with blue accents
- 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 drying accessory parameters
- Data logging with export via USB or Ethernet
- Settings include language, time, time zone, temperature (°C or °F), and vacuum units (mBar, Torr, Pa)
- Programmable alerts via Ethernet email
- Display settings: brightness, touch sounds, screen timeout
- Maintenance alerts for vacuum pump oil change, refrigeration cleaning, total operating hours, and line voltage offset
- Level-specific security lock-out prevents unauthorized program changes
- Hot gas defrost with auto shut off at +60°C
- On/standby switch
- Moisture sensor prevents refrigeration or vacuum start-up if moisture detected in drain line
- Vacuum control valve maintains vacuum set point
- Vacuum break valve bleeds air in on power loss; automatic restart if power outage less than ~5 minutes
- Side-mounted USB port and rear Ethernet connection
- Front-mounted quick-disconnect drain hose fitting and side-mounted lanyard with hose connector (18" 1/4" ID silicone tubing and clamp included)
- Internal electrical receptacle for vacuum pump connection
- 3-wire electrical cord with plug
- 3/4" OD vacuum connection with 36" of 3/4" ID vacuum hose and two clamps
Note: Vacuum pump, drying accessory, and freeze dry glassware (if not bulk freeze drying) are required but not included.
Options Include
- PTFE-coated collector coil and chamber for corrosive compound processing
- Purge valve for isolating vacuum pump from freeze dryer
- Built-in stainless steel mini vacuum drying chamber with 50-watt heater (microprocessor controlled to +60°C), 3/4" thick clear acrylic lid, and neoprene gasket (chamber is not cooled)
Required Accessories (Not Included)
- Vacuum pump with minimum 98 L/min displacement, 0.002 mBar ultimate pressure, suitable for 3/4" ID vacuum hose
- Drying accessory
- Freeze dry glassware if not bulk freeze drying
Benefits
- Efficient lyophilization of moderate to large sample loads or numerous small batches
- Real-time system monitoring with advanced Lyo-Works OS touchscreen
- Robust, corrosion-resistant stainless steel components and exterior
- Optional purge valve and mini chamber enhance process flexibility
- Security features and programmable alerts support compliance and uptime
Why Choose the FreeZone 12L -50°C Console Freeze Dryer with Stainless Steel Coil and Collector?
Designed for demanding laboratory environments, the freeze dryer combines a large capacity collector coil with advanced control features, offering dependable freeze drying for a wide range of sample types, including corrosive compounds. Its modular options and intuitive interface make it a versatile and reliable choice for research and production.
