The Labconco FreeZone Console Freeze Dryer is engineered for lyophilizing moderate to large sample loads or multiple small containers. Featuring an 18L ice capacity, -50° C collector temperature, and integrated purge valve, it ensures efficient, reliable drying of aqueous samples. Advanced Lyo-Works™ OS, accessed via a vibrant 5" touch screen, offers real-time data, intuitive controls, and customizable alerts, making it ideal for research, pharmaceutical, and production environments.
Product Features
- Upright stainless steel collector coil holds up to 18L 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 offering:
- Real-time display of collector temperature, vacuum level, optional End-Zone™ end point detection
- Start–up mode for collector cool-down & vacuum pull-down (automatic/manual)
- Operating modes: standby or run
- Vacuum set point, alerts, diagnostics, defrost control, user manual & accessory settings
- Data logging: table/chart view & export via USB or Ethernet
- Language settings (English, Spanish, French, German, Italian); temperature units (°C/°F); vacuum units (mBar, Torr, Pa)
- Programmable alerts via Ethernet to email
- Display settings: brightness, touch sounds on/off, screen timeout
- Maintenance alerts: vacuum pump oil change, refrigeration cleaning, total hours, voltage offset
- Level-specific security lock-out prevents unauthorized changes
- Hot gas defrost with auto shut off at +60° C
- On/standby switch
- Moisture sensor prevents refrigeration/vacuum start-up if moisture is detected in drain line
- Vacuum control valve maintains vacuum set point
- Vacuum break valve allows restart after power outages under ~5 minutes; prevents unsafe restart if power failure exceeds ~5 minutes
- Side-mounted USB port & rear-mounted Ethernet port
- Front quick-disconnect drain hose fitting & side-mounted lanyard; includes 18", 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 & two clamps
Note: Vacuum pump, drying accessory, and freeze dry glassware (if not bulk freeze drying) are required and sold separately.
Options Include
- PTFE-coated collector coil & chamber for corrosive compounds
- Purge valve to isolate vacuum pump from freeze dryer
- Built-in stainless steel mini vacuum drying chamber with 50-watt heater (to +60° C), acrylic lid & neoprene gasket (chamber not cooled)
Required Accessories (Not Included)
- Vacuum pump with ≥98 L/min displacement, 0.002 mBar ultimate pressure & 3/4" ID hose fitting
- Tray dryer or other drying accessory
- Freeze dry glassware if not bulk freeze drying
Benefits
- Large 18L ice capacity supports larger or multiple sample batches
- -50° C collector temperature ideal for aqueous samples
- Advanced Lyo-Works™ OS delivers real-time data & user-friendly control
- Durable stainless steel design with optional PTFE coating for corrosives
- Purge valve helps extend vacuum pump life and system reliability
- Maintenance alerts & programmable email notifications reduce downtime
Why Choose the Labconco FreeZone Console Freeze Dryer?
Trusted by labs worldwide, the Labconco FreeZone Console Freeze Dryer combines high capacity, precision, and smart controls in a CE-marked, durable console design. It’s perfect for research, pharma, and production freeze drying where reliable performance and flexibility matter most.
