The Labconco FreeZone 12 Liter Console Freeze Dryer with Stoppering Tray Dryer is designed for lyophilizing moderate to large loads and stoppering vials or serum bottles under vacuum. The console features a front viewing window and interior space for a vacuum pump (sold separately). The upright stainless steel collector coil holds 12 liters of ice before defrosting, cooled to -84° C by two 3/4 hp HCFC/CFC-free refrigeration systems. The Stoppering Tray Dryer includes three 16.5" x 12" processing shelves cooled and heated by a dedicated refrigeration system and heater. Lyo-Works OS provides real time display and monitoring via a 5" full color capacitive touch screen. Models with PTFE-coated collectors that can withstand corrosive compounds are available.
Product Features
- Upright stainless steel collector coil capable of holding 12L of ice before defrosting; stainless steel 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
- FreeZone Stoppering Tray Dryer
- 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 mode (standby or run)
- Vacuum set point, alerts, diagnostic tests, user manual, defrost control, and optional drying accessory parameters
- Data logging in table or chart format; export via USB or Ethernet
- Settings: language, time, time zone, temperature (° C or ° F), vacuum (mBar, Torr, Pa)
- Programmable alerts sent via Ethernet to user email addresses
- Display settings include brightness, touch sounds (on/off), and screen time out in minutes (on/off)
- Maintenance alerts: vacuum pump oil change, refrigeration cleaning, total operating hours, line voltage offset
- Level-specific security lock-out to protect settings
- 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 the drain line
- Vacuum control valve to maintain vacuum level set point
- Vacuum break valve that automatically restarts after short power outages (<~5 minutes); longer outages require manual restart
- Side-mounted USB port and rear-mounted Ethernet connection
- Front-mounted quick-disconnect drain hose fitting and side-mounted lanyard with hose connector; includes 18" of 1/4" ID silicone tubing and clamp
- Internal electrical receptacle for vacuum pump connection
- 3-wire electrical cord with plug
- 3/4" OD vacuum connection; includes 36" of 3/4" ID vacuum hose and two clamps
Note: Vacuum pump and freeze dry glassware (if not bulk freeze drying) are required but not included.
Options Include
- Purge valve for isolating the vacuum pump from the freeze dryer
Required Accessories (Not Included)
- Vacuum pump with displacement of at least 163 L/min, 0.002 mBar ultimate pressure, and fitting for 3/4" ID vacuum hose
- Freeze dry glassware if not bulk freeze drying
Benefits
- Integrated stoppering tray dryer enables precise stoppering of vials under vacuum
- Large collector capacity reduces defrost downtime
- Advanced Lyo-Works OS for comprehensive monitoring and control
- Durable stainless steel and powder-coated construction
- Customizable alerts and security settings for safe operation
Why Choose the FreeZone 12L Console Freeze Dryer with Stoppering Tray Dryer and PTFE coil and collector?
Combining high capacity with a built-in stoppering tray dryer and advanced controls, the freeze dryer is ideal for labs processing moderate to large sample batches that require precise freeze drying and vial stoppering.
