The Labconco FreeZone 12 Liter Console Freeze Dryer with Stoppering Tray Dryer is engineered for lyophilizing moderate to large sample 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 up to 12 liters of ice before defrosting, cooled by dual 3/4 hp HCFC/CFC-free refrigeration systems down to -84° C, ideal for low eutectic point samples including acetonitrile. The integrated Stoppering Tray Dryer includes three 16.5" x 12" processing shelves with independent cooling and heating via a 1 hp refrigeration system and 1000-watt electric heater. The Lyo-Works OS provides real-time monitoring on a 5" full color, capacitive touch screen. Models with PTFE-coated collectors for corrosive samples are available.
Product Features
- Upright stainless steel collector coil holds 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 with three 16.5" x 12" processing shelves, cooled/heated via 1 hp refrigeration system and 1000-watt electric heater
- 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 stores/displays data in table or chart format; export via USB or Ethernet
- Settings: language (English, Spanish, French, German, Italian), time, time zone, temperature (°C/°F), vacuum (mBar, Torr, Pa)
- Programmable alerts via Ethernet to email addresses
- Display brightness, touch sounds (on/off), screen timeout (on/off)
- Maintenance alerts: vacuum pump oil change, refrigeration cleaning, operating hours, line voltage offset
- Level-specific security lock-out
- Hot gas defrost with auto shut off at +60° C
- On/standby switch
- Moisture sensor prevents refrigeration/vacuum start-up if moisture detected in drain line
- Vacuum control valve maintains vacuum level set point
- Vacuum break valve automatically restarts system after short outages (<~5 min); longer outages require manual restart
- Side-mounted USB port and rear-mounted Ethernet connection
- Front quick-disconnect drain hose fitting & side-mounted lanyard with hose connector; includes 18" of 1/4" ID silicone tubing and clamp
- Internal 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
- PTFE-coated collector coil and chamber for processing corrosive compounds
- Purge valve for isolating the vacuum pump from the freeze dryer
Required Accessories (Not Included)
- Vacuum pump with at least 163 L/min displacement, 0.002 mBar ultimate pressure, suitable for 3/4" ID vacuum hose
- Freeze dry glassware if not bulk freeze drying
Benefits
- Integrated stoppering tray dryer for precise vial stoppering under vacuum
- Large 12L ice capacity reduces downtime from frequent defrost cycles
- Advanced Lyo-Works OS for real-time monitoring, logging, and control
- Robust stainless steel build with chemical-resistant options for tough applications
- Programmable safety and maintenance alerts for reliable operation
Why Choose the Labconco FreeZone 12L Console Freeze Dryer with Stoppering Tray Dryer and Stainless Steel Coil and Collector?
Combining a powerful -84° C collector, built-in stoppering tray dryer, and advanced touchscreen interface, the Labconco FreeZone 12L Console Freeze Dryer offers reliable lyophilization and precise vial stoppering. Ideal for labs handling moderate to large sample volumes and sensitive materials.
