Instruction Manual

Freeze-dryer Alpha 1-2 LDplus
Table of contents
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Version 11/2006, Rev. 2.0 of 02/12/2014 • sb
Translation of the original operating manual
4 Storage and transport ....................................................................................................... 29
4.1 Dimensions and weight ................................................................................................... 29
4.2 Storage conditions .......................................................................................................... 29
4.3 Notes on transport .......................................................................................................... 30
4.4 Packaging ....................................................................................................................... 31
4.5 Transport safety device ................................................................................................... 31
5 Set-up and connection ...................................................................................................... 32
5.1 Installation site ................................................................................................................ 32
5.2 Power supply .................................................................................................................. 32
5.2.1 Connection ................................................................................................................ 32
5.2.2 Customer-provided fuses ........................................................................................... 32
5.3 Aeration and media drain valve ....................................................................................... 33
5.4 Vacuum sensor ............................................................................................................... 33
5.5 Vacuum pump ................................................................................................................. 35
5.6 Pressure control valve .................................................................................................... 35
6 Operation ............................................................................................................................ 36
6.1 Initial start-up .................................................................................................................. 36
6.2 Installation of accessories ............................................................................................... 36
6.3 Preparation ..................................................................................................................... 36
6.4 Switching the freeze-dryer on ......................................................................................... 36
6.5 LDplus control system ..................................................................................................... 37
6.5.1 User interface ............................................................................................................ 37
6.5.2 Mode ......................................................................................................................... 40
6.5.3 Main menu ................................................................................................................. 42
6.5.3.1 Changing set values........................................................................................... 42
6.5.3.2 Special functions ................................................................................................ 44
6.5.3.3 Process and equipment information ................................................................... 45
6.5.3.4 Options .............................................................................................................. 46
6.5.3.5 Tutorial ............................................................................................................... 48
6.6 Switching the freeze-dryer OFF ...................................................................................... 49
7 Malfunctions and error correction .................................................................................... 50
7.1 General malfunctions ...................................................................................................... 50
7.1.1 Power failure .............................................................................................................. 50
7.1.2 Insufficient vacuum .................................................................................................... 50
7.1.2.1 Small flange connections ................................................................................... 50
7.1.2.2 Aeration and media drain valve .......................................................................... 51
7.1.2.3 Pressure control valve ........................................................................................ 52
7.1.2.4 Rubber valves .................................................................................................... 52
7.1.2.5 Vacuum sensor .................................................................................................. 52
7.1.3 Insufficient ice condenser temperature ...................................................................... 53
7.2 Process and equipment messages ................................................................................. 54
7.3 Service contact ............................................................................................................... 55