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Ultra – Pilot & Small Production Lyophilizer

VirTis
Ultra – Pilot & Small Production Lyophilizer

The Ultra Pilot Lyophilizer  is a suitable for pilot scale work as well as small production runs.  Shelf temperatures as low as    -70C and condenser temperatures to -85C supports a wide range of applications. 

Available in bulk or stoppering configurations and with up to 15 shelves.  Each system is available with a selection of control formats and temperature and vacuum sensors.  Condenser capacities of 25, 35 or 50 liters allows you to select a high shelf surface to condenser surface ratio.  This is most suitable when your application calls for freeze drying products that require a very large amount of shelf area but contain less solvent such as many diagnostic kits and tissue banking applications.  The 50 liter condenser provides a high through put capacity at the condenser for other high solvent volume products. 

The Ultra is offered in such a way as to allow you to configure a freeze dryer to meet your own particular application requirements.

KEY FEATURES

  • Compact, free standing mobile design
  • Easy scale up from the Ultra to full production
  • Choice of control strategies/systems
  • Narrow configuration for limited lab space
  • Clean room configurations available
  • Easy defrost condenser with quick turn-around time
  • Front facing vacuum pump allows easy monitoring and maintenance
  • 316 SS shelf design with 316SS stoppering ram (optional)

KEY BENEFITS

  • Configure the system to meet your needs. Choice of refrigeration, control and shelf and condenser configurations allows for simple to complex systems custom configured to meet your particular needs.
  • Ease of scale up
  • Narrow footprint option for real estate challenged laboratories
  • Easy install, requires standard laboratory utilities
  • Accommodate a wide array of products with shelf temperatures to -70C and condensers to -85C
  • Clean room options available

HOW TO SELECT

To configure an Ultra to fit your requirements, select options from each of the groups below.  For assistance in determining which option is right for you or to receive a quote please contact a product specialist.  We will be glad to discuss the options and their importance and use with you.  Below the Ultra information here both the Encore and Maestro Control Packages are listed.  Please pick one.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Specification
Super ES
(25 and 35L only)
Super XL (25 & 35L)
or
XL (50L)
EL
Shelf Temperature Control Range (°C)
-40 to 65C
-40 to 65C
-55 to 65C
Lowest Shelf
Temperature
(50 Hz / 60 Hz, °C)
-43C / -46C
-57C / -60C
-67C / -70C
Lowest Condenser Temperature
25 Liter Ultra
35 Liter Ultra
50 Liter Ultra
(50 Hz / 60 Hz, °C)

-50C / -53C
-50C / -53C
NA

-67C / -70C
-67C / -70C
-67C / -70C

-82C / -85C
-82C / -85C
-82C / -85C
Maximum Condenser Capacity (L)
Ultra 25L
Ultra 35L
Ultra 50L

25L
35L
50L
 
Condenser Surface Area (in2 / cm2)
Ultra 25L
Ultra 35L
Ultra 50L

506 in2 /  3264 cm2
750 in2 /  4838 cm2
10 ft2 / 0.93 m2
 
Maximum Ice Condensing Capacity in 24 hours (L)
Ultra 25L
Ultra 35L
Ultra 50L
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

12L
20L
20L
 
Condenser Pull-Down from 20 °C to -45 °C (minutes)
≤ 18 minutes
≤ 25 minutes
≤ 25 minutes
Shelf Pull-Down from
20 °C to -40 °C
(minutes) ¶
≤ 90 minutes
≤ 90 minutes
≤ 60 minutes
Vacuum Time to 100 Millitorr (minutes)
≤ 30
Lowest System
Vacuum (mT)
≤ 15
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).


25L and 35L

Dimensional Data  
 
Standard Configuration
Cleanroom Configuration
Width (in / cm)
50 / 127
25 / 64
Depth (in / cm)
38.75 / 98
77 / 196
Height (in / cm)
75.75 / 193
75.75 / 193
Approximate Weight
(lb / kg)
2000 / 909
2000 / 909
Minimum Clearance on
All Sides (in / cm)
10 / 25.4
10 / 25.4


Shelf Configuration  
Number
of Shelves
Shelf Area
(ft2 / m2)
Shelf Clearance
(in / mm)
 
Bulk Drying & Stoppering
Bulk Drying
Hydraulic Stoppering
4 Shelves
6.12 / 0.57
8.88 / 225
8.44 / 214
5 Shelves
7.65 / 0.71
7.03 / 178
6.68 / 169
6 Shelves
9.18 / 0.85
5.79 / 146
5.51 / 139
7 Shelves
10.71 / 1.00
4.91 / 124
4.67 / 118
8 Shelves
12.24 / 1.14
4.25 / 107
4.04 / 102
9 Shelves
13.77 / 1.28
3.74 / 94
3.55 / 89
10 Shelves
15.30 / 1.42
3.33 / 84
3.15 / 79
11 Shelves
16.83 / 1.56
2.99 / 75
2.83 / 71
12 Shelves
18.36 / 1.71
2.71 / 68
2.56 / 64
13 Shelves
19.89 / 1.85
2.47 / 62
2.34 / 59
14 Shelves
21.43 / 1.99
2.27 / 57
2.14 / 54
15 Shelves
22.96 / 2.13
2.09 / 53
1.97 / 50
Shelf Size (W x D, in / mm): 10.75 x 20.5 / 273 x 521  


Additional Information
Construction
316L Stainless Steel Shelves, Product Chamber and Condenser Chamber
Vacuum Pump
Two-Stage Rotary Vane
Stoppering
Bottom-Up Hydraulic
Defrost Type
Hot Gas
Refrigerant Type
CFC Free
Vapor Port
Six (6) Inches


50L

Dimensional Data
 
Narrow Configuration
Cleanroom Configuration
Width (in / cm)
25 / 64
25 / 64
Depth (in / cm)
78 / 198
78 / 198
Height (in / cm)**
75.75 / 193
75.75 / 193
Approximate Weight
(lb / kg)
2000 / 909
2000 / 909
Minimum Clearance
on All Sides (in / cm)
10 / 25.4
10 / 25.4


Shelf Configuration
Number
of Shelves
Shelf Area
(ft2 / m2)
Shelf Clearance
(in / mm)
 
Bulk Drying & Stoppering
Bulk Drying
Hydraulic Stoppering
4 Shelves
6.12 / 0.57
8.88 / 225
8.44 / 214
5 Shelves
7.65 / 0.71
7.03 / 178
6.68 / 169
6 Shelves
9.18 / 0.85
5.79 / 146
5.51 / 139
7 Shelves
10.71 / 1.00
4.91 / 124
4.67 / 118
8 Shelves
12.24 / 1.14
4.25 / 107
4.04 / 102
9 Shelves
13.77 / 1.28
3.74 / 94
3.55 / 89
10 Shelves
15.30 / 1.42
3.33 / 84
3.15 / 79
11 Shelves
16.83 / 1.56
2.99 / 75
2.83 / 71
12 Shelves
18.36 / 1.71
2.71 / 68
2.56 / 64
13 Shelves
19.89 / 1.85
2.47 / 62
2.34 / 59
14 Shelves
21.43 / 1.99
2.27 / 57
2.14 / 54
15 Shelves
22.96 / 2.13
2.09 / 53
1.97 / 50
Shelf Size (W x D, in / mm): 10.75 x 20.5 / 273 x 521  


Additional Information
Construction
316L Stainless Steel Shelves, Product Chamber and Condenser Chamber
Vacuum Pump
Two-Stage Rotary Vane
Stoppering
Bottom-Up Hydraulic
Defrost Type
Hot Gas
Refrigerant Type
CFC Free
Vapor Port
Eight (8) Inches

APPLICATION EXAMPLES

  • 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
  • Tissue banking
  • Diagnostic kits

OPTIONAL COMPONENTS

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ACCESSORIES

VirTis 96 Well Freeze Drying Systems (pdf)
Freeze-Drying Product Sensors (pdf)
VirTis MVP Probes(pdf)

Liquid Nitrogen Traps
303131 Liquid Nitrogen Trap 2.8 Liter
328468 Liquid Nitrogen Trap 2.8 Liter with Auto-Feed
Vacuum Pumps
318535 D16B/380 LPM, Leybold Vacuum Pump, 230V/60Hz. Without IEC Line cord - with corrosion resistant components and adjustable gas ballast. 
590LPM Upgrade to D25B Leybold Vacuum Pump - with corrosion resistant components and adjustable gas ballast. 230V/60Hz (Without IEC Line Cord) Comes with inlet nipples and oil drain line.   590 LPM @ 60Hz, 509 LPM @ 50Hz
100001170 Varian Trixcoll 300 Vacuum Pump w/ isolation valve. 230V 1ph 50/60 HZ.
Shelf Latching Kits
413527 Latching Clip Kit, set of 10 plastic clips
434805 Latch Clip Set, 316L stainless steel -(2) ss clips w/handles.
435352 3" Stroke Saver 4 thru 9 shelves Set
435369 2" Stroke Saver 10 thru 15 shelves Set
Trap Inserts  
FT Filter Trap (Cartridge Separate)
250365 Soda Sorb Filter Cartridge
250373 Activated Charcoal Cartridge
Condenser Door and Spare Parts Kits
390682 Glass Condenser Door (for applications using Acetonitrile, TFA or other solvents). Door is wrapped with stainless steel to prevent chipping.
SSVT Optional Stainless Steel vacuum piping (in place of rubber tubing)
USPK2 Ultra two-year spare parts kit
Probes  
MVP MVP 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.
Trays  
304600 Standard PETG Plastic Tray 10" x 20" - For Genesis, Ultra's and Unitop Units.
333948 Standard stainless steel (316L) tray w/locking rails, 10" x 20". 
312033 Removable Bottom stainless steel (316L) rack and tray assembly, 10" x 20". 
374446 Filter Seal stainless steel tray with locking rails, 10" x 20".
172486 Filter Paper for Trays (100 per pack)
154989 Stainless steel tray (pan) with flat rail, 10" x 20" .
POLYTR Poly Bottom Tray, 10" x 20".
398473 Low Profile 1" Removable Bottom stainless steel rack and tray assembly, 10" x 20".
400633 Thermaguard 1" Removable Bottom stainless steel rack and tray assembly, 10" x 20".
400640 Thermaguard 1 1/2" Removable Bottom stainless steel rack and tray assembly, 10" x 20".
400657 Thermaguard 2" Removable Bottom stainless steel rack and tray assembly, 10" x 20".
400602 Thermaguard Rack, 1", stainless steel - can be used with 10" x 20" removable bottom tray.
400619 Thermaguard Rack, 11/2", stainless steel - can be used with 10" x 20" removable bottom tray.
400626 Thermaguard Rack, 2", stainless steel - can be used with 10" x 20" removable bottom tray.
SSGRID Stainless steel support grid - vial diameter required - can be used with 10" x 20" tray.
 

LITERATURE & ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
 

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