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Rev. 1.9 of 01/12/2021
Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic; ;
Version 11/2018
Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic
Part no. 102444, 102456, 102445, 102474, 102486, 102475,
102458, 102462, 102460, 102488, 102492, 102490
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  • Page 1 Translation of the original operating manuel Rev. 1.9 of 01/12/2021 Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic; ; Version 11/2018 Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic Part no. 102444, 102456, 102445, 102474, 102486, 102475, 102458, 102462, 102460, 102488, 102492, 102490 Freeze-dryer Operating Manual Please retain for later use!
  • Page 2 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic Version 11/2018, Rev. 1.9 of 01/12/2021 • sb 2 / 117 Translation of the original operating manuel...
  • Page 3 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic In case of inquiries, please state the following numbers: Order number: Serial number: © Copyright by Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH An der Unteren Söse 50 37520 Osterode am Harz Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 5522 / 5007-0...
  • Page 4 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic Version 11/2018, Rev. 1.9 of 01/12/2021 • sb 4 / 117 Translation of the original operating manuel...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic Table of contents General information ......................9 Importance of the operating manual .................. 9 Intended use ........................9 Warranty and liability....................... 10 Copyright ........................11 Explanation of symbols ....................11 Standards and regulations ....................11 Scope of supply ......................11 Layout and mode of operation ..................
  • Page 6 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic Table of contents 3.7.9 Hazards caused by hot surfaces ................34 3.7.10 Hazards caused by cold surfaces ................34 3.7.11 Hazards caused by breaking glass ................35 Safety devices ........................ 35 3.8.1 System check ......................35 3.8.2...
  • Page 7 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic Table of contents Malfunctions and error correction ..................83 General malfunctions ...................... 83 7.1.1 Power failure ......................84 7.1.2 Insufficient vacuum ....................85 7.1.2.1 Small flange connections ................... 85 7.1.2.2 Aeration valve, media drain valve ..............86 7.1.2.3...
  • Page 8 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic Table of contents Version 11/2018, Rev. 1.9 of 01/12/2021 • sb 8 / 117 Translation of the original operating manuel...

  • Page 9: General Information

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  • Page 10: Warranty And Liability

    Any other use beyond this area of application is regarded as improper use. Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH cannot be held liable for any damage resulting from such improper use. The following operations are regarded as NOT PERMISSIBLE: •...

  • Page 11: Copyright

    Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 1 General information Copyright The copyright concerning the operating manual remains with Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH. The operating manual is solely intended for the operator and their personnel. It includes instructions and information that may not be •...
  • Page 12 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 1 General information Solvent package flask, part no. 102456: Name Part number Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 102372 Capacitive vacuum sensor CMR 364 125498 Vacuum pump Vakuubrand RC6 125295 Corrugated hose, stainless steel 510085 Reducing adapter DN 25/DN 16...
  • Page 13 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 1 General information Solvent package flask, part no. 102486: Name Part number Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 102372 Capacitive vacuum sensor CMR 364 125498 Vacuum pump Edwards nXDS 10iC 125251 Corrugated hose, stainless steel 510085 Reducing adapter DN 25/DN 16...
  • Page 14 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 1 General information Solvent package flask, part no. 102462 (without vacuum pump, type Vakuubrand RC6): Name Part number Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 102372 Capacitive vacuum sensor CMR 364 125498 Corrugated hose, stainless steel 510085 Reducing adapter DN 25/DN 16...
  • Page 15 113398 Glass cover 121448 The freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic may only be used with a chemical- resistant, oil-sealed vacuum pump of the type RC6 by Vakuubrand or a dry-running vacuum pump of the type nXDS 10iC by Edwards and only with the specified configurations.

  • Page 16: Layout And Mode Of Operation

    Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 2 Layout and mode of operation Pos : 16 /200 C hrist/360 GT-BA Labor-Pilot (ST ANDARDM ODU LE)/020 Aufbau und Wirk ungsw eise/020 Aufbau und Wirk ungsw eis e=========================== @ 25\mod_1404983235994_68.doc x @ 183019 @ 1 @ 1 →...
  • Page 17 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 2 Layout and mode of operation Aeration valve Media drain valve Fig. 3: Left side of the freeze-dryer Touchpanel Fig. 4: User interface with touchpanel Version 11/2018, Rev. 1.9 of 01/12/2021 • sb 17 / 117...

  • Page 18: Name Plate

    Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 2 Layout and mode of operation 10 Heat exchanger of the refrigeration unit 11 Name plate (see chapter 2.1.2 - "Name plate") 12 Vacuum connection 13 Serial interface 14 Electrical connection of the vacuum sensor 15 Connection of the...

  • Page 19: Mode Of Operation

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  • Page 20 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 2 Layout and mode of operation Fig. 7: Vapour pressure curve for ice and water From a physical point of view, the freeze-drying process covers three phases (see figure below): (1) Freezing: The product to be dried is frozen under atmospheric pressure.

  • Page 21: Freeze-Drying Process

    Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 2 Layout and mode of operation Fig. 8: Freeze-drying phases Please find further information about basic principles, optimum procedures and applications in the brochure "Smart freeze-drying", which can be downloaded at www.martinchrist.de → [Applications] → [Lyophilisation].

  • Page 22: Freezing

    Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 2 Layout and mode of operation At the same time, the ice condenser is pre-cooled ("cool-down"). The ice condenser temperature does not have any influence on the product temperature. The sole purpose of the ice condenser is to bind the released water vapour.

  • Page 23: Final Drying

    Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 2 Layout and mode of operation The required drying time depends strongly on the drying vacuum. At 1.0 mbar, one gram of ice takes up a volume of 1 m of vapour, at 0.1 mbar a volume of 10 m of vapour, and at 0.001 mbar a volume of 100 m...

  • Page 24: Safety

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  • Page 25: Explanation Of The Symbols And Notes

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  • Page 26: Responsibility Of The Operator

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  • Page 27 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 3 Safety • Freeze-drying products with a high solvent concentration may lead to the formation of potentially explosive gas mixtures. This is why the operator must provide standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the freeze-drying of the various products, including specifications concerning the chamber pressure.

  • Page 28: Requirements Concerning The Personnel

    Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 3 Safety Pos : 49 /200 C hrist/360 GT-BA Labor-Pilot (ST ANDARDM ODU LE)/030 Sic her heit/030-0040 Pers onalanforder ungen Labor @ 84\m od_1628839149872_68.docx @ 884488 @ 2 @ 1 → Requirements concerning the personnel Risk of injury if the personnel are not sufficiently qualified...

  • Page 29: Informal Safety Notes

    Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 3 Safety Pos : 51 /200 C hrist/360 GT-BA Labor-Pilot (ST ANDARDM ODU LE)/030 Sic her heit/030-0050 Informell e Sic herheits hinw eise @ 25\m od_1404983301284_68.docx @ 183271 @ 2 @ 1 → Informal safety notes This operating manual is part of the product.

  • Page 30: Hazards Caused By Improper Set-Up

    Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 3 Safety Pos : 60 /200 C hrist/360 GT-BA Labor-Pilot (ST ANDARDM ODU LE)/030 Sic her heit/030-0060-0030 Gefahren durch uns achg emäß e Aufstellung @ 36\m od_1436261069141_68.docx @ 267141 @ 3 @ 1 3.6.3 Hazards caused by improper set-up...

  • Page 31: Safety Notes Concerning The Operation

    Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 3 Safety Pos : 64 /200 C hrist/360 GT-BA Labor-Pilot (ST ANDARDM ODU LE)/030 Sic her heit/030-0070 Si cherheits hinw eis e z um Betri eb @ 36\m od_1435842611820_68.docx @ 266767 @ 2 @ 1 Safety notes concerning the operation The following notes and instructions concerning the operation of the freeze- dryer must be observed in order to protect all persons and property.

  • Page 32: Hazards Caused By Harmful Products

    This may lead to severe injuries. DANGER Freeze-drying of products containing acids is only permissible if special protective measures and equipment-related precautions are taken! Consultation of Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH is absolutely mandatory in order to define the measures that need to be taken! •...

  • Page 33: Oil-Sealed Vacuum Pump: Hazards Caused By Contaminated Vacuum Pump Exhaust Gases

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  • Page 34: Dry-Running Vacuum Pump: Hazards Caused By Contaminated Exhaust Air

    Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 3 Safety 3.7.8 Dry-running vacuum pump: hazards caused by contaminated exhaust air Danger of poisoning/infection due to contaminated exhaust air The exhaust air may contain harmful substances originating from the product. Contact with particles in the exhaust air (especially by inhalation) may WARNING result in severe damage to health.

  • Page 35: 3.7.11 Hazards Caused By Breaking Glass

    Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 3 Safety Pos : 86 /200 C hrist/361 GT-BA Labor-Pilot (PR OJEKT E)/Al pha/Alpha 1-4_2- 4_3-4 Standard/Al pha 3-4 LSC basic /030 Sicherheit/030- 0070-0170 Gefahren durc h Glas bruc h @ 84\mod_1627975914347_68.doc x @ 884258 @ 3 @ 1 3.7.11 Hazards caused by breaking glass...

  • Page 36: Procedures In The Event Of Hazards And Accidents

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  • Page 37: Measures To Be Taken To Ensure Safe Operation Of The Freeze-Dryer

    • Stop the freeze-dryer immediately in the event of a malfunction. Eliminate the malfunction (see chapter 7 - "Malfunctions and error correction") or contact the after-sales service of Firma Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH (see chapter 7.3 - "Service contact"). •...

  • Page 38: Remaining Hazards

    → 3.12 Remaining hazards All Christ freeze-dryers were built state-of-the-art and according to the accepted safety rules. Danger to life and limb of the operator, or of third parties, or impairments of the units or other material assets, however, cannot be completely excluded when the units are being used.

  • Page 39: Storage And Transport

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  • Page 40: Notes On Transport

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  • Page 41: Packaging

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  • Page 42: Set-Up And Connection

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  • Page 43: Power Supply

    The operating voltage on the name plate must correspond to the local supply voltage! DANGER Christ freeze-dryers are units of protection class I. Freeze-dryers of this type have a three-wire power cord with an IEC C13 connector (see chapter 10 - "Technical data").

  • Page 44: Aeration Valve

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  • Page 45: Vacuum Sensor

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  • Page 46: Vacuubrand Rc6 Vacuum Pump (Oil-Sealed)

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  • Page 47 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 5 Set-up and connection Label indicating the maximum current Fig. 12: Indication of the maximum current for the vacuum pump (example) The oil mist that escapes from the pump during operation must be retained or discharged via an exhaust filter (oil mist separator).

  • Page 48: Edwards Nxds 10Ic Vacuum Pump (Dry-Running)

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  • Page 49: Pressure Control Valve

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  • Page 50: Installation Of The Accessories

    5 Set-up and connection Pos : 136 /200 Chris t/361 GT-BA Labor-Pil ot ( PROJ EKTE)/Alpha/Al pha 1- 4_2-4_3-4 Standard/Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic/050 Aufs tell ung und Ansc hluss /050-0100 Installation des Zubehörs ++++++++++++++++++++++ @ 62\m od_1544680073981_68.docx @ 615258 @ 2 @ 1 →...
  • Page 51 Glass cover Vacuum sensor Manifold Rubber valve Fig. 16: Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic with solvent package flask and vacuum pump Vakuubrand RC6, part no. 102456 or 102462 Version 11/2018, Rev. 1.9 of 01/12/2021 • sb 51 / 117 Translation of the original operating manuel...
  • Page 52 10 Connecting ring with rubber valves 11 Glass cover Fig. 17: Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic with solvent package universal and vacuum pump Vakuubrand RC6, part no. 102445 or 102460 Version 11/2018, Rev. 1.9 of 01/12/2021 • sb 52 / 117...
  • Page 53 Glass cover Vacuum sensor Manifold Rubber valve Fig. 18: Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic with solvent package flask and vacuum pump Edwards nXDS 10iC, part no. 102474 or 102488 Version 11/2018, Rev. 1.9 of 01/12/2021 • sb 53 / 117 Translation of the original operating manuel...
  • Page 54 Glass cover Vacuum sensor Manifold Rubber valve Fig. 19: Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic with solvent package flask and vacuum pump Edwards nXDS 10iC, part no. 102486 or 102492 Version 11/2018, Rev. 1.9 of 01/12/2021 • sb 54 / 117 Translation of the original operating manuel...
  • Page 55 10 Connecting ring with rubber valves 11 Glass cover Fig. 20: Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic with solvent package universal and vacuum pump Edwards nXDS 10iC, part no. 102475 or 102490 Pos : 137 /010 Univ ers almodul e/ Seitenwechs el @ 0\mod_1202116244312_0.docx @ 105 @ @ 1 Version 11/2018, Rev.

  • Page 56: Rubber Valves

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  • Page 57: Operation

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  • Page 58: Lscbasic Control System

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  • Page 59: Main Window "Process

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  • Page 60 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 6 Operation Status line (1) This line shows the operating status of the freeze-dryer as well as the active phase. The status line also shows the current date and time. The clock is battery- buffered and must be reset after a failure (siehe chapter 6.4.1.2 - "Main window "Options"", Absatz "Verwaltung").
  • Page 61 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 6 Operation Value windows (3) This area shows the current process data. The three value windows can be configured as desired. • Select the button of the value window that is to be adapted. A dialogue box with the possible parameters opens: –...
  • Page 62 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 6 Operation Vapour pressure curve for ice and water A diagram shows the relationship between the pressure and sample temperature for aequous systems. The pressure and temperature values can be changed by way of the buttons or by moving the arrows (see item 1 in the screenshot).
  • Page 63 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 6 Operation Button "Set" (5) This button is used to enter the set values for the individual phases of the freeze-drying process prior to the start of the process. Value ranges have been saved for the various phases. These value ranges can be displayed in the input window with the aid of the buttons "min"...
  • Page 64 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 6 Operation The fault has been eliminated, but the message has not been acknowledged The fault has not be eliminated and the message has not been acknowledged The fault has not been eliminated yet, but the...
  • Page 65 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 6 Operation The texts of the process and error messages are not included in this operating manual. The associated documents can be requested from our service department. NOTE Dialogue box "Operating mode: select/start" (7) After the set values have been entered for the process, the process can be started with this function (see chapter 6.4.2 - "Starting a freeze-drying...
  • Page 66 (see the following illustration). Fig. 35: Results of the performance tests Evaluation: Please contact Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH for an assessment of the results. Button "Stop" (8) Pressing this button stops the current process. The freeze-dryer switches to standby.

  • Page 67: Main Window "Options

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  • Page 68 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 6 Operation Scale unit (2) This dialogue box is used to change the unit of measurement for the temperature and vacuum values. Fig. 38: Dialogue box "Change scale unit" Administration "Administration" options: "Date/Time" "Network" "System properties"...
  • Page 69 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 6 Operation Date/Time (1) The control system is equipped with an integrated, battery-buffered clock. After a failure of the buffer battery, the date and time must be reset. Fig. 40: Dialogfenster "Datum/Zeit ändern" Network (2) This dialogue box is used to change the network settings.
  • Page 70 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 6 Operation System properties (3) This dialogue box is used to change the system settings. Fig. 42: Dialogue box "System properties" Beeper: The beeper sounds in the event of a malfunction, for example. • If the setting is "On", the beeper sounds at intervals of a few seconds until the message is acknowledged.
  • Page 71 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 6 Operation Fig. 43: Dialogue box "Access protection" Nur bei aktiviertem Zugriffsschutz können die weiteren Schaltfelder aktiviert werden. NOTE Password timer runtime: In order to prevent unauthorised access, the system will automatically switch back to the default setting after a pre- defined period of time.
  • Page 72 • Select the button "Add option". An input window opens. • Enter the six-digit CHRIST activation code that was supplied for this option. Note that the code is case-sensitive. Options can be removed in the same way. The changes will not become effective until after a restart of the freeze- dryer..
  • Page 73 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 6 Operation Service "Service" options: "Operating hours" "Failure memory" "Vacuum pump oil change" "Maintenance" "Sensor adjustment" Fig. 47: Dialogue box "Service" (varies depending on the type of freeze-dryer) Operating hours (1) This dialogue box is used to view the number of operating hours of the various components of the freeze-dryer, e.g.
  • Page 74 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 6 Operation Failure memory (2) The failure memory stores the most recent messages of the process and equipment information system. The messages can be viewed in this dialogue box. The failure memory includes the last 32 messages. If this number is exceeded, the oldest message will be overwritten.
  • Page 75 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 6 Operation Fig. 50: Dialogue box "Vacuum pump oil change" " Maintenance (4) The maintenance interval of the freeze-dryer is set at 3,000 operating hours or at least one maintenance per year. When the end of a maintenance interval is reached, a corresponding message will be displayed.
  • Page 76 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 6 Operation Sensor adjustment (5) In this dialogue box, the sensors are adjusted based on a predefined reference value. Sensors that are not properly adjusted will lead to incorrect measurements which, in turn, will have a negative effect on the process control.

  • Page 77: Main Window

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  • Page 78: Entering Set Values

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  • Page 79 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 6 Operation Viewing or editing the set values • Press the button "Set" (see chapter 6.4.1.1 - "Main window "Process""). The following dialogue box will be displayed: Set value "Section time" Set value "Vacuum" Set value "Pressure notification"...
  • Page 80 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 6 Operation Fig. 55: Warning issued when the vacuum limit is exceeded • If the value is above the upper limit of the working range, the actual value will be displayed as ">1 mbar" in the value window.
  • Page 81 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 6 Operation Defrosting (4) This button is used to pre-define the defrosting time and temperature. Numerical values can be edited with the aid of a numerical keypad: Set value display Button for changing the sign (e.g. when entering temperature values) ""...

  • Page 82: Optional Extensions

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  • Page 83: Malfunctions And Error Correction

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  • Page 84: Power Failure

    (see chapter 7.3 - "Service contact") If it is impossible to eliminate the errors, contact the Christ service department! NOTE Pos : 174 /010 Univ ers almodul e/ Leerz eile @ 0\mod_1202116244500_0.docx @ 114 @ @ 1 Pos : 175 /200 Chris t/360 GT-BA Labor-Pil ot ( STAND ARDMODULE)/070 Störungen und F ehl ersuche/070- 0010- 0010 Netzaus fall @ 25\mod_1404984058964_68.doc x @ 184153 @ 3 @ 1...

  • Page 85: Insufficient Vacuum

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  • Page 86: Aeration Valve, Media Drain Valve

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  • Page 87: Insufficient Ice Condenser Temperature

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  • Page 88: Service Contact

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  • Page 89: Maintenance And Service

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  • Page 90 Pos : 201 /200 Chris t/361 GT-BA Labor-Pil ot ( PROJ EKTE)/Alpha/Al pha 1- 4_2-4_3-4 Standard/Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic/080 Wartung und Inst andhaltung/080-0010-0010a R ei nigung der Trock nungsk amm er und des Dec kels Al pha 3-4 @ 60\mod_1539595639666_68.docx...

  • Page 91: Ice Condenser Chamber

    Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 8 Maintenance and service Do not clean the film while dry. CAUTION • Use soft cloths, soft sponges made of synthetic fibres or rubber squeegees and common household cleaning agents (glass cleaner) for cleaning. The cleaning agents must be free from abrasive agents.

  • Page 92: Heat Exchanger (Only For Air-Cooled Freeze-Dryers)

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  • Page 93: Electrical System

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  • Page 94: Vacuum System With A Dry-Running Vacuum Pump, Type Edwards Nxds 10Ic

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  • Page 95: Refrigeration System

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  • Page 96: 8.1.10 Accessories

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  • Page 97: Disinfection Of The Drying Chamber And Accessories

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  • Page 98 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 8 Maintenance and service Outside Germany: Contact our agency in your country. All agencies are listed at www.martinchrist.de → [Sales Partners] If you would like to utilise our after-sales-service, please state the type of your freeze-dryer and its serial number.

  • Page 99: Return Of Defective Parts

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  • Page 100: Disposal

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  • Page 101: 10 Technical Data

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  • Page 102: Ambient Conditions

    Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 10 Technical data Refrigerant R1150 - Global warming potential (GWP) - Filling quantity 64 g - Max. permissible pressure 25 bar - CO equivalent < 0.01 t Physical data (without vacuum pump and accessories) Dimensions - height...

  • Page 103: 11 Appendix

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  • Page 104 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 11 Appendix Version 11/2018, Rev. 1.9 of 01/12/2021 • sb 104 / 117 Translation of the original operating manuel...

  • Page 105: Declaration Of Conformity - China Rohs 2

    Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 11 Appendix Declaration of conformity – China RoHS 2 11.2 Version 11/2018, Rev. 1.9 of 01/12/2021 • sb 105 / 117 Translation of the original operating manuel...
  • Page 106 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 11 Appendix Pos : 246 /010 Univ ers almodul e/ Seitenwechs el @ 0\mod_1202116244312_0.docx @ 105 @ @ 1 Version 11/2018, Rev. 1.9 of 01/12/2021 • sb 106 / 117 Translation of the original operating manuel...

  • Page 107: Ec Declaration Of Conformity In Accordance With The Pressure Equipment Directive

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  • Page 108 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 11 Appendix Pos : 248 /010 Univ ers almodul e/ Seitenwechs el @ 0\mod_1202116244312_0.docx @ 105 @ @ 1 Version 11/2018, Rev. 1.9 of 01/12/2021 • sb 108 / 117 Translation of the original operating manuel...

  • Page 109: Table Of The Sublimation Pressure Curve

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  • Page 111: 12 Glossary

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  • Page 112 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic 12 Glossary Version 11/2018, Rev. 1.9 of 01/12/2021 • sb 112 / 117 Translation of the original operating manuel...

  • Page 113: 13 Index

    Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic Index 13 Index Connection of the vacuum sensor ....18 Connection requirements ......101 Access protection........70 Contaminated condensate (hazards) ..... Accessories ........37, 89, 96 ..........32, 44, 86, 91 Accessories (installation) ......50 Contaminated defrosting water (hazards) ..
  • Page 114 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic Index Dimensions ........39, 102 Direct hazard to the life and health ..... 25 General conditions ........10 Disinfectants ..........97 General information on freeze-drying ..19 Disinfection of the drying chamber and General malfunctions ......... 83 accessories ..........
  • Page 115 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic Index Insufficient ice condenser or shelf temperature ..........84 Name plate ..........18 Insufficient ice condenser temperature ..87 Network ............. 69 Insufficient vacuum ......83, 85 Network drive ..........60 Intended use ..........9 No indication on the display ....... 83 IP protection category according to DIN Noise level ..........
  • Page 116 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic Index Process and equipment messages .... 63 Signs of corrosion ........96 Process and error messages ..... 87 Small flange connections ......85 Process data ..........59 Solvents ............. 36 Products, harmful (hazards) ....32, 90 Solvents.
  • Page 117 Freeze-dryer Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic Index UV radiation ......... 42, 89 Vacuum system (maintenance) ....94 Vakuummesssonde (Installation) ....45 Value windows ........... 61 Vacuum connection ......18, 102 Vapour pressure curve for ice and water ..Vacuum pump ..........46 ............

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