AdVantage Plus BenchTop Freeze Dryer

The AdVantage Plus freeze dryer provides a product environment similar to pilot models, in a small bench-top configuration. Shelf temperatures as low as -55C and condenser temperatures to -85C supports a wide range of applications. Available in bulk or stoppering configurations and with up to 3 shelves and an internal condenser. The AdVantage Plus allows you to configure a bench-top freeze dryer with pilot scale freeze dryer capabilities.

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  • Compact, bench-top design
  • Easy scale up from the AdVantage Plus to larger pilot scale freeze dryers
  • 316 SS shelf design within a 304 SS chamber
  • Clear acrylic door for easy product viewing during processing
  • Stoppering or bulk configurations
  • On-board Wizard controller.
Specification
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XL
EL
Shelf Temperature Control Range (°C)
-40 to 60C
-40 to 60C
-55 to 60C
Lowest Shelf
Temperature
(50 Hz / 60 Hz, °C)
-42C / -45C
-57C / -60C
-62C / -65C
Lowest Condenser Temperature
(50 Hz / 60 Hz, °C)
-50C /-53C
-67C / -70C
-82C / -85C
Maximum Condenser Capacity (L)
6L
Maximum Ice Condensing Capacity in 24 hours (L)
This specification is based on freeze drying water as aggessively as possible.
The ability to collect ice is application dependent and your actual rate will most likely be lower
4 L
Condenser Pull-Down from 20 °C to -45 °C (minutes)
≤ 25 minutes
*Shelf Pull-Down from 20 °C to -40 °C (minutes)
*Applies to a 1-shelf unit configuration.
Configuations with more shelves will increase pull down time.
≤ 45
≤ 40
≤ 30
Temperature
Uniformity (°C)\\
± 1.0
Note: Performance specifications are based on SP Industries test data from units operating at an ambient room temperature of approximately 20 °C. SP Industries recommends an operating range of 15-25 °C (59-77 °F).

 

Dimensional Data
Width (in. / mm)
25.75 / 654
Depth (in. / mm)
28 / 711
Height (in. / mm)
28.75 / 730
Approximate
Weight (lb / kg)\\
320 / 145

 

Shelf Configuration
Number of Shelves
Shelf Clearance
(in. / mm)
Shelf Area
(in.2 / cm2)
1 Shelf
6.25 / 158
150 / 970
2 Shelves
2.87 / 73
300 / 1,940
3 Shelves
1.75 / 44.5
450 / 2,910

 

Additional Information
Shelf Construction
316L Stainless Steel
Chamber Construction
304 Stainless Steel
Chamber Door
Full-View Acrylic
Nominal Shelf Size
(W x D x TH)
10.75 in. X 14 in. X 0.75 in.
(273 mm X 355 mm X 19 mm)
Vacuum Pump
(Required, not included)
Two-Stage Rotary Vane
or Suitable Dry Pump
Stoppering (Optional)
Top-Down Pneumatic
Defrost Type
Hot Gas
Refrigerant Type
CFC Free
Condenser Type
Internal
  • Laboratory research and development and/or small production freeze drying
  • Diagnostic kits
  • 96 well plates
  • Serum bottles and vials
  • Bulk products for analysis – plant material, organic tissue, waste products
Software & Printers
357376Wizard Automated Control System Software Only : Requires customer to supply a PC (Pentium 120 MHz, 1 gig H.D., 16 meg. RAM, VGA monitor, color printer and proper printer driver, Windows Interface).
358085Wizard Computer Workstation - Recipe Management, synoptic data screen, data logging and graphing. Includes computer, monitor, color printer and software for running one Wizard. (Requires Wizard Control System).
INSInstallation of software on computer provided by customer and shipped to VirTis. (computer must meet VirTis specifications and be shipped to VirTis for complete Q.C. testing). RECOMMENDED FOR ALL SOFTWARE ONLY PURCHASES
LPLine Printer package - for Wizard 1.0 includes interface, printer, and cable (Panasonic Printer). Data printout includes run time, shelf temperature, condenser temperature, two product probe temperatures and vacuum in millitorr.
445681Line Printer package - Includes Latest Epson LX300+ line printer, 25 pin DBM to 25 pin DBF RS232 cable. Printer is configured and tested prior to shipment for plug and play connection to Freeze Dryer w/ Wizard 2.0. Data includes Shelf, Condenser, Probe Avg, Probes (up to 8 as purchased), Vac1, Vac2 (optional as purchased).
RVRemote View Option. Allows for monitoring and controlling the Workstation from any remote PC through an internal modem. PC Anywhere is installed and configured on purchased Workstation. Modem for remote computer is not supplied.
Stoppering & Clean Room
SCStoppering Configuration - Unit will use pneumatic top down stoppering platen that compresses the shelves from the top down, for stoppering vials under vacuum. 60psi air or gas required for operation.
CL-AClean Room Flanging Narrow Configuration *Includes only partial panel enclosure.
100005407Latching Kit for AdVantage Plus - 3 Shelf to 2 Shelf. Shelf clearance with latch kit installed is 2.56" (65mm) - 2 shelves. Kit includes 8 spacers. Requires stoppering configuration. For units manufactured after June, 2011.
100005408Latching Kit for AdVantage Plus - 2 Shelf to 1 Shelf. Shelf clearance with latch kit installed is 5.56" (141mm) - 1 shelf. Kit includes 4 spacers. Requires stoppering configuration. For units manufactured after June, 2011.
Vacuum Pump
2005SD 107 LPM Vacuum Pump
448303 Oil Mist Eliminator
100002891Filter Trap Assembly, includes trap and stand. For AdVantage and Benchtop freeze dryers and freestanding application.
378451Soda Sorb Filter Cartridge - for VISITRAP filter housing, p/n 100002890 and filter traps p/n 100002891 & 100004724 purchased after 8-1-09.
378444Activated Charcoal Filter Cartridge - for VISITRAP filter housing, p/n 100002890 and filter traps p/n 100002891 & 100004724 purchased after 8-1-09.
430272Molecular Sieve Cartridge for Water Vapor (Filter Cartridge) for VISITRAP filter housing, p/n 100002890 and filter traps p/n 100002891 & 100004724 purchased after 8-1-09.
Additional Accessories
MVPMVP Product Probes - for placing probes into small sample vials for product temperature analysis while providing virtually no thermal path to the product.Customer to supply: stopper size; length of Guide tube; length of thermocouple wire; type of plug. Additional cost for steam.
WMManual drying rate windmill - Allows the end user to determine the end of the drying cycle by viewing the windmill through the acrylic door. NOT available on AdVantage Plus.
352005Flask Safety Shroud ASM for use with AdVantage freeze dryer.
352013Flask Shelf Assembly for use with AdVantage freeze dryer.
352070Air Compressor for AdVantage Stoppering Configuration.
375481Lab Cart/Galvanized Steel w/o Power Strip
448082Replacement Gasket - AdVantage Plus and AdVantage door gasket
Trays and Rack
351973Replacement PETG Plastic Product Tray - 10" x 14"
351981Stainless Steel Tray 10" x 14" for AdVantage 2.0
100002089Stainless Steel Tray 10" x 14" for AdVantage Plus
351999Removable bottom stainless steel tray (10" X 14") for use with AdVantage Freeze Dryer. Allows vials to sit directly on the shelf for better heat transfer.
4013571" Low profile removable bottom stainless steel tray for use with AdVantage Freeze Dryer. Allows vials to sit directly on the shelf for better heat transfer.
3630023/4" inch removable bottom tray
434416Stainless Steel Filter Seal Tray with locking rails
400664Thermaguard Rack, 1"
400671Thermaguard Rack, 11/2"
400688Thermaguard Rack, 2"
400695Thermaguard Removable Bottom Stainless Steel Tray, 1", 10" x 14". Triple rings help dispel edge effects during drying by reflecting energy from the chamber walls and the plastic resin door away from the vials.
400701Thermaguard Removable Bottom Stainless Steel Tray, 1½", 10" x 14". Triple rings help dispel edge effects during drying by reflecting energy from the chamber walls and the plastic resin door away from the vials.
400718Thermaguard Removable Bottom Stainless Steel Tray, 2", 10" x 14". Triple rings help dispel edge effects during drying by reflecting energy from the chamber walls and the plastic resin door away from the vials.
Validation/Qualification
VALWKBK-A
Validation Guide and Workbook for AdVantage/AdVantage Plus. Qualification (IQ/OQ) protocols are designed to provide an acceptable degree of confidence that the purchased equipment meets the functional and design specifications as expressed by the manufacturer. All activities are developed to follow a sequential progression as items are reviewed and/or tested. Package includes life cycle documentation and calibration certificates.
AdVantage Plus Spec Sheet(pdf)

 

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