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Telstar LyoQuest
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USER & SERVICE MANUAL
MANUAL DE USUARIO Y MANTENIMIENTO
L
aboratory Freeze Dryers
Liofilizadores de laboratorio
LyoQuest
Ly
oQuest Arctic
DOMINIQUE DUTSCHER SAS

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

Summary

Symbols, Abbreviations and Stickers

General Data

Aim of this Manual

Explains the purpose of the manual for LyoQuest/LyoQuest Arctic freeze dryers.

Application

Details the uses of the freeze-dryer for various products in flasks, vials, or bulk.

Description of the Freeze Dryer

Technical Features

Presents specifications for Vacuum Pump, Ice Condenser, Refrigerating Unit, and Equipment.

Installation Instructions

Transport and Unpacking

Guides on handling, inspecting, and unpacking the freeze-dryer upon delivery.

Placing on Site

Details requirements for placing the unit, including surface and working conditions.

Electrical Connection

Provides instructions for connecting the freeze-dryer to the power supply safely.

Before Start-up

Vacuum Pump

Explains vacuum pump oil level, gas-ballast, exhaust filter, and connections.

Refrigerating Unit

Advises on ensuring proper cooling by maintaining ventilation around the unit.

Details of the Freeze-Dryer

Description

Describes the compact desktop design, metallic box, access doors, control panel, and refrigerating system.

Recommendations

Ice Condenser

Recommends opening the water drain valve to ensure the condenser is empty before each operation.

Greasing

Advises on lightly greasing airtight seals with silicone grease and keeping contact surfaces clean.

Long Storage

Provides instructions for extended shutdown, including changing oil, cleaning, and lubricating gaskets.

Working Principle

Freeze

Explains how the product is frozen in the condenser or plate stack and factors affecting freezing speed.

Lyophilization

Introduces the process of lyophilization and its modes.

Lyophilization Modes

Introduces the two modes: AUTOMATIC and SEMIAUTOMATIC, and recipe usage.

Selectable Processes

Details the Freezing, Cool+Vacuum, and Heat plates processes and their parameters.

Optional Accessories

Chambers

Lists different chamber models with their diameters, distances between plates, and materials.

Manifolds

Describes horizontal and circular manifolds with different inlet configurations.

Flasks Condensations Collector (Drip Tray)

Explains the function of the drip tray to collect condensation from flasks.

Lyologger Software

Details the software for monitoring vacuum and temperatures, including computer requirements.

Operation and Control Instructions

Start Up

Instructions on how to start the equipment and access the main screen.

Freeze-Drying

Explains how to access the freeze-drying window and its components.

Probes

Describes how to access the probes window to view sensor values.

Recipe

Explains how to access and view the loaded recipe in the PLC.

Load Recipe

Details how to select and load a recipe for editing from the available options.

Semiautomatic Cycle

Guides on selecting processes in semiautomatic mode.

Auxiliary Cycles

Introduces auxiliary cycles like Defrosting and Alarms.

Defrosting

Explains how to access the Defrosting window and start/stop the process.

Alarms

Describes how to access the Alarms window to view active, muted, and corrected alarms.

Alarms List

Provides a list of alarm messages and their corresponding descriptions.

Synoptic

Explains how to access the Synoptic window to view equipment component status and values.

Settings

Describes how to access the Settings window to adjust various parameters.

Language

Details how to select the user interface language from a list of options.

Date;Hour

Explains how to set the system's date and time.

IP Settings

Guides on configuring local network settings, including IP address and subnet mask.

Technical Service

Accesses a restricted window for technical service, requiring a password for factory parameters.

Recipe Edition

Explains how to create and edit recipes, including steps, processes, and parameters.

Load Recipe

Details how to select and load a recipe for editing from the available options.

Users

Introduces user management, including login, password changes, and log out.

Users Levels

Defines user levels: Administrators and Operators, outlining their access privileges.

User Login

Describes how to log in using a username and password.

Password Change

Explains the procedure for changing a user's password through a pop-up window.

Users Management

Details how to manage users, including adding, editing, and removing them.

Users Log Out

Explains automatic and manual methods for logging out of the system.

Maintenance

Cleaning and Disinfection of the Unit

Offers guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting the freeze-dryer unit and its components.

Cleaning

Details routine and radical cleaning methods, recommended tools, and cleaning products.

Disinfection

Explains the necessity of disinfection after cleaning and lists recommended disinfectants.

Vacuum Unit Maintenance

Covers maintenance for the vacuum pump, including oil level, condition, leaks, and cleaning.

Refrigerating System Maintenance

Discusses maintenance for the refrigerating system, including refrigerant types and cleaning grids.

Maintenance Table

Presents a table detailing maintenance operations, their periodicity, and suggested values.

Troubleshooting

Vacuum Unit

Addresses common problems with the vacuum pump, such as not starting or not obtaining vacuum.

Refrigerating Unit

Covers troubleshooting for the refrigerating unit, including start-up issues and compressor stoppages.

Freeze-Dryer

Addresses issues related to reaching working vacuum and gauge errors.

Annexes

Equipment Spare Part Codes

Lists spare part codes for vacuum units, refrigerating systems, and general components.

Examples of Recipes

Provides two sample recipes for mushrooms and skimmed milk lyophilization.

Maintenance Records

Provides tables to record maintenance operations performed on the vacuum pump and compressors.

Decontamination Declaration

A form for the customer to declare decontamination status for safe handling.

Refrigerating System P&ID (LyoQuest -55)

Presents the Piping and Instrumentation Diagram for the LyoQuest -55 refrigerating system.

Refrigerating System P&ID (LyoQuest -85)

Presents the Piping and Instrumentation Diagram for the LyoQuest -85 refrigerating system.

Refrigerating System P&ID (LyoQuest Arctic -85)

Presents the Piping and Instrumentation Diagram for the LyoQuest Arctic -85 refrigerating system.

Vacuum System P&ID

Presents the Piping and Instrumentation Diagram for the vacuum system.

Declaration of Conformity

EU Declaration of Conformity for the LyoQuest / LyoQuest Arctic equipment.

Accessories Configuration

Illustrates the configuration of various optional accessories for the LyoQuest chambers.

Telstar LyoQuest Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTelstar
ModelLyoQuest
CategoryLaboratory Equipment
LanguageEnglish

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