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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CoolSafe Touch
Item No. 700636
Page 1 of 35
01012016QA01
CopyRight © 2016

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL CoolSafe Touch Item No. 700636 Page 1 of 35 01012016QA01 CopyRight © 2016...
  • Page 2 This document is the original instruction manual in accordance with the current Machinery Directive. This document is the reference for any translation of this instruction manual. In case of doubts or uncertainties the text in the original instruction manual is the valid. LaboGene ApS Industrivej 6-8 Vassingerød...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Instruction manual for CoolSafe Table of contents Introduction ........................4 Safety precautions ......................4 General information ......................4 Safety ..........................5 Installation .......................... 5 Installation of CoolSafe ......................5 Installation of vacuum pump ....................5 Installation of accessories ....................6 Functional description.......................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Instruction manual for CoolSafe Introduction This manual covers the CoolSafe models using the touch control system. The models are: CoolSafe Touch 55-4, 55-9, 55-15, CoolSafe Touch 95-15, CoolSafe Touch 100-9 and CoolSafe Touch 110-4. CoolSafe 4-15 l is an outstanding and versatile range of advanced bench-top freeze dryers. They are the product of more than 40 years’...

  • Page 5: Safety

    On table models the vacuum pump must be placed near to the freeze dryer. LaboGene recommends the VacuuBrand RZ2.5 rotary vane pump for which a variety of protection accessories, against aggressive materials are available. The vacuum pump outlet/exhaust is fitted with an oil mist filter as standard.

  • Page 6: Installation Of Accessories

    Check the oil level on the pump and fill it if necessary. The oil level sight glass should be 1/2 - 3/4 full. LaboGene recommends that when the pump is running the gas ballast valve is in the open position. Installation of accessories The CoolSafe Touch is a basic unit and must be equipped with the necessary accessories in order to run a specific freeze-drying process.

  • Page 7: Valves And Connections

    UP and DOWN arrows on the right side of the display to scroll through the menu items. To return to the previous menu press the LaboGene logo placed in the lower right hand corner of the screen.

  • Page 8: Vacuum Pump Connection

    Instruction manual for CoolSafe 4.2.2 Vacuum pump connection The connection for the vacuum pump is placed on the back of the cabinet. The connection between the vacuum pump and the freeze dryer is a vacuum hose, which is clamped to the nozzles on the vacuum pump and the freeze dryer with the delivered clamps.

  • Page 9: Product Temperature (Option)

    Instruction manual for CoolSafe 4.2.4 Product temperature (option) The temperature in the product being dried is measured using a thermocouple. 4.2.5 Drain valve The drain valve is placed on the front of the cabinet. After de-icing or cleaning of the ice condenser it can be drained through the drain valve.

  • Page 10: Interface, Data Acquisition And Control

    During freeze drying all time, pressure and temperature data is stored on the SD card at one minute intervals. The data saved on the SD card is formatted for use in the LaboGene freeze drying software package. From the software the data can be formatted and saved in an Excel compatible format.

  • Page 11: User Interface

    Instruction manual for CoolSafe User interface On start up the screen below will be showing until the control system is up and running. When the system is fully loaded and initialized the main menu will be displayed on the touch screen. Item No.

  • Page 12: Main Menu

    Opens the setup menu. Service Opens the service menu. Info Opens the information screen. Press the LaboGene logo for 2-3 seconds to lock the display for input. Unlock press again. Touch screen - locked Menu Action Press the LaboGene logo for 2-3 seconds to lock the display for input.

  • Page 13: Current Shelf Temperatures

    Scroll down to highlight menu item, press Reset error to reset error counter. Press the LaboGene logo to return to the main menu. Press the LaboGene log for 2-3 seconds to lock the display for input. Unlock press again.

  • Page 14: Set-Point Pressure

    Decrease set-point by 0,001 hPa/Torr.  Accept change in set-point. Increase set-point by 0,001 hPa/Torr. Press the LaboGene logo to return to the manual menu. Press the LaboGene log for 2-3 seconds to lock the display for input. Unlock press again.

  • Page 15: Programme List

    Item Action List of programmes 1 to 10. Press the desired programme to activate. Press the LaboGene logo to return to the auto menu. Press the LaboGene log for 2-3 seconds to lock the display for input. Unlock press again.

  • Page 16: 6.3.2.2 Alarm Pressure

    Decrease set-point by 0,1 hPa/Torr.  Accept change in set-point. Increase set-point by 0,1 hPa/Torr. Press the LaboGene logo to return to the auto menu. Press the LaboGene log for 2-3 seconds to lock the display for input. Unlock press again.

  • Page 17: 6.3.3.2 Alarm Pressure

    Action Press the individual numerical boxes to Pre-freeze 1 - 5 change the values. Press the LaboGene logo to return to the pre-freeze menu. Press the LaboGene log for 2-3 seconds to lock the display for input. Unlock press again.

  • Page 18: 6.3.3.4 Secondary Drying

    Action Press the individual numerical boxes to Pre-freeze 1 - 5 change the values. Press the LaboGene logo to return to the primary drying menu. Press the LaboGene log for 2-3 seconds to lock the display for input. Unlock press again.

  • Page 19: Release

    The progress of the pressure release can be followed on the moving bar graph at the top of the screen. Press the LaboGene logo to return to the main menu. Press the LaboGene log for 2-3 seconds to lock the display for input. Unlock press again.

  • Page 20: Status For De-Icing Process

    Ice condenser temp. temperature. Displays the remaining time of the de- Programme step time ice process. Press the LaboGene logo to return to the de-ice menu. Press the LaboGene log for 2-3 seconds to lock the display for input. Unlock press again.

  • Page 21: Pressure Selection

    Pressure selection Touch screen – as opened Item Action Press the preferred pressure unit. Press the LaboGene logo to return to the setup menu. Press the LaboGene log for 2-3 seconds to lock the display for input. Unlock press again.

  • Page 22: Service

    Reset period timer service. The timer is active when the vacuum pump is running. Press the LaboGene logo to return to the main menu. Press the LaboGene log for 2-3 seconds to lock the display for input.

  • Page 23: Error Situations, Status And Error Codes

    Instruction manual for CoolSafe Error situations, status and error codes Power failure If the freeze dryer is running in manual or auto mode during a short period of power failure – less than 10 minutes, the freeze dryer will start up in the same mode and continue the ongoing process, using the same parameters, in manual mode, and continue running the active programme if in auto mode.

  • Page 24: Error Codes

    Instruction manual for CoolSafe Error codes The following situations will invoke an alarm that will be shown in the status line on the touch screen: -95 °C Displayed code Description -55 °C & -110 °C -100 °C Temperature sensor error – PT-100 connection broken or ...

  • Page 25: Freeze Drying

    Instruction manual for CoolSafe remains closed until you enter the freeze drying modes (either opened via the touch screen in manual mode or via programme sequence in automatic mode). Freeze drying The CoolSafe Touch will allow freeze drying in 10 steps without any further manipulations. However, if manual mode is used, then all values and time transitions for the freeze drying must be input manually via the touch screen.

  • Page 26: Freeze Drying Using Manifolds

    Instruction manual for CoolSafe In both cases, with or without electric de-icing, once the ice has been removed, open the drain valve to remove any remaining water. Thoroughly dry the condenser using disposable tissues, spray with alcohol and wipe dry, ensuring there is no retention of any liquid in the drain. Freeze drying using manifolds The manifold is connected to the conus in the lid.

  • Page 27: Freeze Drying Using Chambers

    Instruction manual for CoolSafe To stop the freeze-drying process, turn the rubber valve handle 180° to position (C) to equalise the pressure in the flask, and remove the flask from the cone. Vacuum release Air flow Close the vacuum valve after removal of the last flask. To allow the system to equalise the vacuum in condenser, use the release function.

  • Page 28: Stopping The Vacuum Pump

    Instruction manual for CoolSafe To stop the freeze-drying process, close the vacuum valve and equalise the pressure by opening the release valve at the back. Remove the material from the shelves. Stopping the vacuum pump  Note Keeping the pump at operation temperature and with open gas ballast valve minimises the risk for harmful condensation of vapours in the pump.

  • Page 29: Cleaning

    Instruction manual for CoolSafe Drain the oil mist filter if the oil level is more than 10 mm. Drain, clean and eventually change the filter insert if smoke comes from the oil mist filter. Cleaning NOTE  When using strong materials such as strong acids or bases, radioactive substances and volatile organic solvents it must be handled carefully and promptly cleaned up if spilled.

  • Page 30: The Freeze-Drying Process

    Instruction manual for CoolSafe The Freeze-drying process To understand the freeze-drying process, this section describes the theory for the process in short. For more detailed information about freeze-drying please consult available literature. All material in free form will exist in one of three states: Vapour, liquid or solid. As shown in the diagram for water, the physical state is dependent on the surrounding pressure and the temperature.

  • Page 31: Technical Specifications

    Cooling media R 507 Vacuum Valve Electric Drain tap Touch screen for control options USB port for LaboGene software/SD card for data CoolSafe Touch 5 5 - 9 Unit Part no: 700051 Digital read-out of temperature Digital read-out of pressure Ultimate temperature at 20°C room temperature...

  • Page 32: Coolsafe -95 °C And -100 °C

    Cooling media R 507 Vacuum Valve Electric Drain tap Touch screen for control options USB port for LaboGene software/SD card for data 11.2 CoolSafe -95 °C and -100 °C CoolSafe Touch 9 5 - 1 5 Unit Part no: 700057...

  • Page 33: Coolsafe -110 °C

    Drain tap Touch screen for control options USB port for LaboGene software/SD card for data Accessories For accessories please contact your local LaboGene distributor or visit LaboGene’s web site www.labogene.com where brochures are available. Item No. 700636 Page 33 of 35 01012016QA01 CopyRight ©...

  • Page 34: Declaration Of Conformity

    Instruction manual for CoolSafe Declaration of conformity Item No. 700636 Page 34 of 35 01012016QA01 CopyRight © 2016...

  • Page 35: Annex - Pressure Of Aqueous Vapor

    Instruction manual for CoolSafe Annex - Pressure of Aqueous Vapor Temperature Pressure Temperature Pressure Temperature Pressure Temperature Pressure 6,103 -9,2 2,789 -18,4 1,204 -27,6 0,488 -0,2 6,003 -9,4 2,741 -18,6 1,182 -27,8 0,479 -0,4 5,906 -9,6 2,693 -18,8 1,159 -28,0 0,468 -0,6 5,810...

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