SP VirTis AdVantage Pro Laboratory Benchtop Freeze Dryer
The SP VirTis AdVantage Pro Freeze Dryer with Intellitronics™ Controller brings freeze dryers up to date, with ethernet compatibility so that you can monitor cycles from any terminal capable of receiving emails. With its touchscreen display and intuitive design, the AdVantage Pro represents the cutting-edge in freeze-drying. It’s versatile design allows tray and flask refrigeration, so it can be used for a large variety of applications - whether that’s freeze-drying bulk products or stoppered vials. Engineered using premium stainless steel, the reliable build quality ensures downtime is reduced and productivity is maximized.
Features:
Only 23 in (56.5 cm) wide, yet with 3 ft2 (2,766 cm2) of usable shelf area, the AdVantage Pro enables product to be safely processed using minimal bench space
Cascade refrigeration provides a -85°C large 6L capacity condenser coil, enabling lyophilization of a wide variety of products and solvents
Optimal heat transfer - silicone flooded shelves mean the AdVantage Pro maintains a precise level of temperature control (+/- 1.0 °C)
No more spillages - stopper vials automatically with the optional pneumatic stoppering option
Secure data storage and trending software option - ethernet-enabled for effortless data sharing
Integrated performance and leak testing - ensures the system is always working optimally
Fully customizable - up to ten thermal treatment and twelve drying steps for the ultimate recipe customization
Application:
Laboratory Research & Development and/or Small Production Freeze-Drying
Diagnostic Kits
96 Well Plates
Serum Bottles & Vials
Bulk Products For Analysis – Plant Material, Organic Tissue, Waste Products
| Performance Specifications |
| XL | EL |
| Shelf Temperature Control Range | -40 to 60 °C | -55 to 60 °C |
| Lowest Shelf Temperature (50 Hz / 60 Hz) | -57 °C / -60 °C | -62 °C / -65 °C |
| Shelf Pull-Down from 20 °C to -40 °C | ≤ 40 minutes | ≤ 30 minutes |
| Temperature Uniformity | ± 1.0 °C | ± 1.0 °C |
| Lowest Condenser Temperature (50 Hz / 60 Hz) | -67 °C / -70 °C | -82 °C / -85 °C |
| Maximum Condenser Capacity | 6 L | 6 L |
| Maximum Ice Condensing Capacity in 24 hours | 4 L | 4 L |
| Maximum Deposition Rate | 0.17 L/hour | 0.17 L/hour |
| Vacuum Rate of Rise | ≤ 60 mT/hour
(≤ 0.08 mbar/hour) | ≤ 60 mT/hour
(≤ 0.08 mbar/hour) |
| Number of Compressors | 1 | 2 |
| Compressor Horsepower | 3/4 | 1/3, 3/4 |
Note: Performance specifications are based on SP Scientific test data from units operating
at an ambient room temperature of approximately 20 °C. SP Scientific recommends an operating range of 15-25 °C (59- 77 °F) |
| Electrical Requirements |
| XL | EL |
| Voltage | 208-230 VAC | 208-230 VAC |
| Hertz | 50 / 60 Hz | 50 / 60 Hz |
| Breaker Amperage (Type D) | 15 A | 15 A |
| Phase | Single | Single |
| Receptacle | 6-15R (Domestic Only) | 6-15R (Domestic Only) |
| Utility Requirements |
| XL | EL |
| Compressed Air (Stoppering Option Only) | 60 - 90 psig (4.1 - 6.2 bar) | 60 - 90 psig (4.1 - 6.2 bar) |
| Approx. Peak Heat Generated (With Vacuum Pump) | 5,000 BTU/h (1.5 kW) | 7,000 BTU/h (2 kW) |
| Approx. Peak Heat Generated (Without Vacuum Pump) | 4,000 BTU/h (1.2 kW) | 6,000 BTU/h (1.8 kW) |
