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- Page 1 SP INDUSTRIES, INC. Controller Operator's Manual VirTis Wizard 2.0 Lyophilizer Controller...
- Page 3 The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice. Always confirm with SP Industries, Inc. that you are using the most current version of this document. SP Industries, Inc. is free to modify any of its products and services, in any manner and at any time, notwithstanding the information contained in this document.
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Page 4: Important Symbols
Never use acrylic closures if they are cracked or crazed. Never use with toxic, corrosive, flammable or organic materials unless special precautions are in place to prevent injury to personnel or damage to equipment. Revision 001, 03/09 © SP Industries, Inc. 2009... -
Page 5: Warranty Information
Warranty Information VirTis Wizard 2.0 is warranted by SP Industries to be free of defects in material and workmanship when operated under normal conditions as specified in the instructions provided in this manual. Please take this opportunity to locate the serial tag on your new VirTis Wizard 2.0 and record the information below for future reference. - Page 6 Revision 001, 03/09 © SP Industries, Inc. 2009...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Maintenance Settings.......................... 17 Clock Adjust ...............................17 Configuration Settings............................17 Alarm Settings..............................18 Factory Settings ..............................19 Service Routines..............................19 Relay Test................................19 Vacuum Pump Oil Time .............................19 Help Screen ...............................20 Appendix A: Troubleshooting ......................21 Alarms................................21 System Functions ..............................23 Revision 001, 03/09 © SP Industries, Inc. 2009... - Page 8 Contents VirTis Wizard 2.0 Appendix B: Factory Settings ......................25 Factory Settings ..............................25 Service Routines..............................26 PID Control Settings ............................27 Relay Test................................27 Revision 001, 03/09 © SP Industries, Inc. 2009...
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Page 9: Introduction
During shelf-driven mode, the Wizard 2.0 directs drying through a shelf temperature profile. Product temperature probes can be utilized to monitor cycle conditions. Revision 001, 03/09 © SP Industries, Inc. 2009... -
Page 10: Key Features
Alarm status window for easy troubleshooting. • Maintenance status screen for systems evaluation. Note: SP Industries builds each unit according to the options purchased. Review the standard sections, as well as the relevant optional sections of this manual. Revision 001, 03/09... -
Page 11: Navigation
• Shelf Ctrl initiates shelf temperature control at the Manual Heat setpoint. Note: The Shelf Ctrl button should be used with the Condenser button to control the shelf temperature at the setpoint. Revision 001, 03/09 © SP Industries, Inc. 2009... -
Page 12: Automatic Mode Buttons
• F1 displays the Conversions screen, which shows comparable temperatures for existing vapor pressure. • F2 displays a menu for optional features, including semiauto isolation valve control and Pressure Rise (P-Rise) testing. Revision 001, 03/09 © SP Industries, Inc. 2009... -
Page 13: Manual Mode
The length of time that the freeze dryer’s vacuum release valve will (AdVantage series) remain open after powering off all manual functions and selecting Time Setpoint Vac Release. 5 minutes (Genesis, Ultra & VirTual) Revision 001, 03/09 © SP Industries, Inc. 2009... -
Page 14: Manual Mode Operation
Note: There is no manual backfill setpoint. You must use the Vac Release button. 12. Remove the product. 13. Press Defrost to defrost the condenser. When defrosting is complete, remove all condensate. Rinse and dry chamber and condenser surfaces. Revision 001, 03/09 © SP Industries, Inc. 2009... -
Page 15: Automatic Mode
Maintenance settings, and may be adjusted in increments of 10. Note: Enter a zero (0) value in the time field of a step to skip the remaining steps and proceed to the next phase. Revision 001, 03/09 © SP Industries, Inc. 2009... -
Page 16: Thermal Treatment Steps
Ramp or Hold. This will allow a temperature to be held for a period or increased to a specific value over a fixed time. CAUTION! SP INDUSTRIES RECOMMENDS PROGRAMMING A HOLD FOR YOUR FIRST STEP TO PROVIDE A STARTING POINT FOR YOUR RECIPE. -
Page 17: Freeze, Condenser And Vacuum Phases
Each of these points must be satisfied in sequence before Primary Drying can begin. Note: These settings must be within the unit’s ability. Consult your unit specifications or contact SP Service for more information. The menu parameters are defined as follows: Setting... -
Page 18: Drying Cycle Steps
Vacuum Setpoint. If this is the case, it may be necessary to lower the shelf temperature setpoint. CAUTION! SP INDUSTRIES RECOMMENDS PROGRAMMING A HOLD FOR YOUR FIRST STEP TO PROVIDE A STARTING POINT FOR YOUR RECIPE. Revision 001, 03/09... -
Page 19: Secondary Drying
Post Heat (Secondary Drying) phase. These settings must be within the unit’s reasonable ability. Consult your unit specifications or contact SP Service for more information. The menu parameters are defined as follows:... -
Page 20: Automatic Operation
11. Open the system and remove your product. 12. Press the Defrost button to defrost the condenser. 13. When defrosting is complete, remove the condensate and rinse and dry the chamber and condenser surfaces. Revision 001, 03/09 © SP Industries, Inc. 2009... -
Page 21: Optional Features
1. Verify that you are in the Primary or Secondary Drying phase of a freeze-dry cycle. 2. Press the F2 button. 3. Select Option 3 (P-Rise Test). 4. Press the F1 button to start. Revision 001, 03/09 © SP Industries, Inc. 2009... -
Page 22: Semiauto Isolation Valve
Chapter 7: Maintenance Settings. Note: Process data is sent directly to the printer and is not saved to memory. Without the optional Wizard Workstation, data cannot be retrieved if it is not printed. Revision 001, 03/09 © SP Industries, Inc. 2009... -
Page 23: Calibration
The Shelf Temperature should stabilize between 30.0 °C and 30.1 °C to be considered calibrated. SP Industries recommends the use of Altek 322-1 calibrators. Fluke 724 and Omega CL3512A are also approved for use with Wizard 2.0 controllers manufactured after August 2008. -
Page 24: Vacuum
12. Remove the calibrator and reconnect the shelf probe. Vacuum For vacuum measurements, SP Industries recommends a high-quality calibrator such as the Varian Vacuum Reference Gauge Tube. For consistency, perform all vacuum calibrations in Torr. After calibration, you can change the vacuum units, if desired. -
Page 25: Maintenance Settings
Sets the time between printouts of freeze-dry cycle data. Use with an Printer Interval optional line printer. Printable data includes cycle phase, product probe temperature(s), product probe temperature average, shelf temperature, condenser temperature, and vacuum pressure. Revision 001, 03/09 © SP Industries, Inc. 2009... -
Page 26: Alarm Settings
Note: For more information, refer to the Operator’s Manual for your freeze dryer. of use. 500 Torr is a reference value. This value may vary due to calibration, environmental conditions and tolerance. Revision 001, 03/09 © SP Industries, Inc. 2009... -
Page 27: Factory Settings
Only a qualified SP Industries Technician should interpret the results of a relay function test. For relay test parameters, refer to Appendix B: Factory Settings. -
Page 28: Help Screen
Maintenance Settings VirTis Wizard 2.0 Help Screen The Help screen lists contact information for SP Service. This screen also displays your current hardware and software revisions. Please have this information ready when contacting SP Service. Revision 001, 03/09 © SP Industries, Inc. 2009... -
Page 29: Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Temperature to a reasonable temperature. Ensure that your system is capable of reaching the set temperature within the Freeze Time Limit Hours. Shelf temperatures can cool between 0.5 °C and 1 °C per minute. Revision 001, 03/09 © SP Industries, Inc. 2009... - Page 30 If the systems are functioning correctly, confirm that your product is fully frozen before drying. Note: For more information, contact SP Service at (877) 548-4666. • Step Time Exceeded Alarm To prevent this alarm from triggering excessively, the recipe must be within the reasonable limits of your unit.
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Page 31: System Functions
0.5 °C and 1 °C per minute. • Test the heating system periodically by using the Shelf Ctrl button. Refer to the specifications for your unit or contact SP Service at (877) 548-4666. Revision 001, 03/09 © SP Industries, Inc. 2009... - Page 32 1 °C per minute, depending on your unit. • Test the refrigeration system periodically by using the Freeze button. Refer to the specifications for your unit or contact SP Service at (877) 548-4666. • Problems with Freezing may be due to refrigeration system failure. Check that your refrigeration system has sufficient charge.
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Page 33: Appendix B: Factory Settings
These parameters are located in the Factory Settings menu (See Maintenance Settings). Note: Modifying the factory settings may result in damage not covered by your Warranty. Only a qualified SP Industries Technician, or designee, should modify the configurations in the Factory Settings menu. Parameter Description Sets the average number of product probes. -
Page 34: Service Routines
Sets the acceptable temperature deviation from setpoint to allow the system to advance to the next step. Vacuum Bleed Valve Size Regulates the size of the air inlet aperture for vacuum control. Revision 001, 03/09 © SP Industries, Inc. 2009... -
Page 35: Pid Control Settings
A dark square appears next to an active output. Notes: All control loops are disabled unless you are viewing the Synoptic screen. Only a qualified SP Industries Technician should interpret the results of a relay function test. Not all functions are available on all units. - Page 36 SP Industries 815 State Route 208 Gardiner, NY 12525 USA www.SPIndustries.com (800) 431-8232 (845) 255-5000...
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