Christ Alpha 3-4 LSCbasic Operating Manual 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
3.8 Safety devices ................................................................................................................ 35
3.8.1 System check ............................................................................................................ 35
3.8.2 Earth conductor check ............................................................................................... 35
3.9 Procedures in the event of hazards and accidents .......................................................... 36
3.10 Maintenance and cleaning of the freeze-dryer ................................................................ 36
3.11 Measures to be taken to ensure safe operation of the freeze-dryer ................................. 37
3.12 Remaining hazards ......................................................................................................... 38
4 Storage and transport ....................................................................................................... 39
4.1 Dimensions and weight ................................................................................................... 39
4.2 Storage conditions .......................................................................................................... 39
4.3 Notes on transport .......................................................................................................... 40
4.4 Packaging ....................................................................................................................... 41
4.5 Transport locking devices ............................................................................................... 41
5 Set-up and connection ...................................................................................................... 42
5.1 Location of use ............................................................................................................... 42
5.2 Power supply .................................................................................................................. 43
5.2.1 Type of connection .................................................................................................... 43
5.2.2 Customer-provided fuses ........................................................................................... 43
5.3 Aeration valve ................................................................................................................. 44
5.4 Media drain valve ............................................................................................................ 44
5.5 Vacuum sensor ............................................................................................................... 45
5.6 Vacuubrand RC6 vacuum pump (oil-sealed) ................................................................... 46
5.7 Edwards nXDS 10iC vacuum pump (dry-running) ........................................................... 48
5.8 Pressure control valve .................................................................................................... 49
5.9 Installation of the accessories ......................................................................................... 50
5.9.1 Rubber valves ............................................................................................................ 56
6 Operation ............................................................................................................................ 57
6.1 Initial start-up .................................................................................................................. 57
6.2 Preparation ..................................................................................................................... 57
6.3 Switching the freeze-dryer on ......................................................................................... 57
6.4 LSCbasic control system ................................................................................................ 58
6.4.1 User interface ............................................................................................................ 58
6.4.1.1 Main window "Process" ...................................................................................... 59
6.4.1.2 Main window "Options" ...................................................................................... 67
6.4.1.3 Main window "?" ................................................................................................. 77
6.4.2 Starting a freeze-drying process ................................................................................ 77
6.4.2.1 Entering set values ............................................................................................ 78
6.5 Optional extensions ........................................................................................................ 82
6.6 Switching the freeze-dryer OFF ...................................................................................... 82
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Version 11/2018, Rev. 1.9 of 01/12/2021 • sb
Translation of the original operating manuel