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STELLAR ® SERIES Tray Style Freeze Dryer/ Lyophilizer
STELLAR ® SERIES Tray Style Freeze Dryer/ Lyophilizer
The STELLAR Series is a tray-style freeze dryer/lyophilizer designed for protocol development and small-scale production. It combines advanced PC/PLC control systems with high-quality components, offering up to 6.25 sq ft of shelf area and a 12L condensing capacity.
System Performance
- Shelf temperature range from +20 to -40°C in under 30 minutes.
- Vacuum pull down to 100 mT in less than 20 minutes.
- Vacuum leak rate is less than 30 mT per hour.
- Vacuum level of 10 mT in a clean, dry system at -85°C.
Applications
- Research and Development (R&D)
- Diagnostics
- Well Plates
- Vials
- Bulk Applications/Trays
Key Features
- Control System: PC/PLC with ethernet and remote Internet connectivity, offering both manual and automatic modes.
- Shelf System: 3.75 to 6.25 sq ft of shelf area with pneumatic stoppering.
- Condenser: Internal with baffle and exposed coil for maximum efficiency.
- Refrigeration: Oversized components using CFC-free refrigerants.
- Vacuum: Includes a Pirani vacuum sensor and a 195LPM corrosion-resistant vacuum pump.
Shelf Configuration
| Shelves | Spacing (in/mm) | Area (sq ft/sq M) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4.5/114 | 3.75/0.348 |
| 4 | 3.25/82 | 5.0/0.464 |
| 5 | 2.5/63 | 6.25/0.580 |
Vial Capacity
| Vial (ml) | Diameter (mm) | Number of Shelves |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 16 | 480 to 2400 |
| 5 | 22 | 241 to 1205 |
| 10 | 24 | 199 to 796 |
| 20 | 29 | 136 to 544 |
| 50 | 43 | 55 to 165 |
Specifications
- Shelf temperature range: -45°C or -70°C to +65°C.
- Condenser temperature: -53°C or -85°C.
- Condenser capacity: 12L with a condensing rate of 12L in 24 hours.
- Electrical: 230V/1ph/60Hz/30A.
Control System
The Opti-Dry PC/PLC control system allows for automatic freeze-drying, defrost, and system testing. It supports both numeric and graphic data collection and offers remote access via web connectivity.
Available Options
- FreezeBooster® Controlled Nucleation
- Accuflux™ Heat Flow Measurement and Control
- Up to 18 Product Probes
- Capacitance Manometer
- Proportional Vacuum Control
- Dry Vacuum Pump
- Stainless Steel Door
- And more...
Contact Information
Millrock Technology, Inc., 39 Kieffer Lane, Kingston, NY 12401 | 845-339-5700 | millrocktech.com
Catalog excerpts
STELLAR SERIES Tray Style Freeze Dryer/ Lyophilizer ® THE STELLAR SERIES combines many of the features of larger systems in a small console. Using the best components and design techniques combined with the most advanced PC/PLC control system, THE STELLAR SERIES is the perfect solution for both your protocol development and small scale production needs. The system comes complete with Opti-Dry PC/PLC freeze drying control system and offers all the necessary options to meet your most demanding needs. THE STELLAR SERIES offers up to 6.25 sq ft of shelf area and 12L of condensing capacity with 63mm of shelf-to-shelf spacing, providing more performance and capacity than any system in its class. STELLAR HIGHLIGHTS CONTROL SYSTEM • PC/PLC with ethernet and remote Internet connectivity • Manual and automatic operating modes • Graphic and numeric data collection SHELF SYSTEM • 3.75 to 6.25 sf of shelf area • Large shelves for more product capacity – 10" x 18"each • Pneumatic stoppering—no bladders or cables • 316L on all wetted parts CONDENSER SYSTEM PERFORMANCE • Shelf pull down from +20 to –40C in less than 30 minutes • Internal with baffle • Exposed coil condenser for maximum efficiency • Hot gas defrost • Vacuum pull down to 100 mT in less than 20 minutes • Vacuum leak rate less than 30 mT per hour • Oversized refrigeration components for high reliability • CFC-Free, non-proprietary refrigerants • Vacuum level 10 mT in clean dry system (-85C) VACUUM • Pirani vacuum sensor standard • Vacuum control standard • Gas backfill standard • 195LPM corrosion resistant vacuum pump with easy access OTHER • Sanitary style fittings on all sensor and vacuum ports • Built-in validation port – sanitary fitting STELLAR SERIES APPLICATIONS • R&D • Diagnostics • Well Plates • Vials • Bulk Applications / Trays
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FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS SHELF CONFIGURATION STELLAR™ STANDARD FEATURES Bulk or Pneumatic Stoppering SHELF TEMPERATURE RANGE SHELF HEAT TRANSFER CONDENSER TEMPERATURE CONDENSING RATE CONDENSER STYLE Exposed Coil COMPRESSORS (HERMETIC) PRODUCT SENSORS VACUUM PUMP VACUUM CONTROL Pirani w/ Solenoid & Needle Valve CONTROL SYSTEM PC/PLC with Opti-Dry Software CONDENSER CAPACITY Hollow Fluid Filled SHELF SIZE/FINISH SHELF ASSEMBLY SHELF AREA SPACING (in/mm) VIAL CAPACITY AVAILABLE OPTIONS BULK FILL (LITERS) DEPTH • FreezeBooster® Controlled Nucleation (Portable)* • Accuflux™ * Heat Flow Measurement...
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