Martin Christ Alpha 1-2 LDplus User Manual
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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