Magnum® XL Pilot Freeze Dryer®
Expanded Capacity for R&D and Small Scale Production
Offering up to 30 sq ft (2.787 sq M) of shelf area with a condensing capacity of 30 liters and a condensing rate of 20 liters in 24 hours, the MAGNUM XL Pilot Freeze Dryer stands out amongst the competition. This lyophilizer offers 30% more shelf area than most other units in its class. While the MAGNUM XL is commonly used for R&D purposes in the lab, it is the perfect lyophilizer for small scale production. This unit is designed for lower moisture content products such as Tissue, Diagnostics, Medical Devices, and more.
Our easy-to-use software provides automatic freeze-drying, defrost, system and leak rate testing. Data can be printed either numerically or graphically. This same control system is used on industrial dryers, allowing scaling to production. An interactive maintenance screen simplifies component servicing. All systems are remotely accessible, with customer approval, for troubleshooting process issues. Cooling Methods include water or air Cooled Mechanical Refrigeration or NitroLyo/LN2 Option.
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
- 15 Shelf pull down from +20 to –40C in less than 60 minutes
- Vacuum pull down to 100 mT in less than 30 minutes
- Vacuum leak rate less than 30 mT per hour
- Vacuum level 10 mT in clean dry system (-85C)
About the Magnum XL Freeze Dryer
Specifications
CONTROL SYSTEM
- PC/PLC with ethernet and remote connectivity
- Manual and automatic operating modes
- Graphic and numeric data collection
- Automatic system and leak rate testing
SHELF SYSTEM
- 20 to 30 sq ft (1.858 to 2.787 sqM)
- 12″ x 24″ each shelf size
- Bulk or hydraulic stoppering option, 12 PSI stoppering pressure for 2ml vials
- 316L stainless steel on all wetted parts
CONDENSER
- External condenser with 6″ vapor port
- Exposed coil condensing surface to eliminate vapor bypass
- Hot gas defrost
REFRIGERATION
- Oversized and highly reliable scroll compressors
- CFC-free, non-proprietary refrigerants
- Water or Air Cooled Mechanical Refrigeration or NitroLyo/LN2 Option
VACUUM
- Pirani vacuum sensor with solenoid control
- Gas backfill
- Corrosion resistant vacuum pump
- Option: Capacitance manometer with proportional control
FITTINGS
- Sanitary and KF fittings on all chamber access ports
Note: Specifications subject to change without notice. All specifications based on 20C ambient on 60Hz.
MAGNUM STANDARD FEATURES |
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|---|---|
| SHELF AREA | 10 to 20 sq ft (0.929 to 1.858 sqM) |
| SHELF ASSEMBLY | Bulk or Hydraulic Stoppering |
| SHELF TEMPERATURE RANGE | -45ºC to + 65°C (-53C Condenser) -70ºC to + 65°C (-85C Condenser) |
| SHELF HEAT TRANSFER | Hollow Fluid Filled |
| SHELF SIZE/FINISH | 12″x24″, 316L SS, 20 Ra or better (305mm x 610mm) |
| CONDENSER TEMP | -53C or -85C |
| ONDENSER CAPACITY | 30L |
| CONDENSING RATE | 20L in 24 hours |
| CONDENSER STYLE | Exposed Coil, 6" Vapor Port |
| DEFROST | Hot Gas |
| COMPRESSORS (SCROLL) | (-53C) 5 HP (-85C) 3.5 HP 1st stage & 2 HP 2nd stage |
| PRODUCT SENSORS | 4 Type T Thermocouples |
| VACUUM PUMP | Corrosion Resistant |
| VACUUM CONTROL | Pirani w/ Solenoid & Needle Valve Option: Capacitance manometer with proportional control |
| GAS BACKFILL | Included |
| CONTROL SYSTEM | PC/PLC with Opti-Dry® Gen2 Software |
| TRAYS | One per shelf included |
| CABINET | 45.5″w x 33″d x 78″h |
| ELECTRICAL FOR -53C UNITS | 230V/60Hz, 3ph, 30A 460V/60Hz, 3ph, 25A 380V/50Hz, 3ph, 30A |
| ELECTRICAL FOR -85C UNITS | 230V/60Hz, 1ph, 40A 220V/50Hz, 1ph, 40A 380V/50Hz, 3ph, 30A |
Vial Capacity
| VIAL (ml) |
DIA (mm) |
HT (mm) |
# Shelves | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | |||
| 2 | 16 | 41 | 7740 | 8514 | 5418 | 9288 | 10863 | 11610 |
| 5 | 22 | 48 | 4030 | 4433 | 2821 | 4836 | - | - |
| 10 | 24 | 58 | 3220 | 3542 | 2254 | - | - | - |
| 20 | 29 | 71 | 2180 | - | 1526 | - | - | - |
| 50 | 43 | 81 | - | - | 672 | - | - | - |
| 100 | 52 | 92 | - | - | 455 | - | - | - |
* Capacity data shown in the above chart is an approximation.
Shelf Configuration
| Shelves | Spacing (in/mm) |
Area (sq ft/sq m) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 3.25 / 82 | 20 / 1.85 |
| 11 | 2.9 / 73 | 22 / 2.04 |
| 12 | 2.6 / 66 | 24 / 2.23 |
| 13 | 2.3 / 58 | 26 / 2.41 |
| 14 | 2.1 / 53 | 28 / 2.60 |
| 15 | 2.0 / 51 | 30 / 2.79 |
Bulk Fill
| Depth | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10mm | 18.8 | 20.4 | 22.3 | 24.1 | 26 | 27.8 |
| 15mm | 27.8 | - | - | - | - | - |
* Capacity data shown in the above chart is an approximation.
Opti-Dry Gen2 PC/PLC Control
Our new Opti-Dry Gen2 software provides sophisticated and intelligent tools to easily develop and execute both simple and advanced freeze-drying cycles.
Millrock Reporter is included with every system, providing full batch reporting, including recipe, graphs, data, and alarms in a single report.
Predictive maintenance with advanced system monitoring delivers cost-savings and enables maximum uptime by tracking and monitoring
the condition and performance of equipment during normal operation.
This same control system is used on industrial freeze dryers, allowing scaling to production. All systems are remotely accessible, with customer approval, for troubleshooting process issues.
Available Options
MECHANICAL
- Clean room configuration
- Water Cooled Condenser
- Butterfly isolation valve on condenser
- 8″ Vapor Port
- Shelf latching kit to change shelf inter-distance
- Isolator interface for connection to an isolator
- Stainless steel door when using solvents
- LN2 trap to protect your vacuum pump from solvents
- H2O2 integration for sterilization
INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS
- Up to 16 thermocouples
- Resistivity probe
- 21 CFR Part 11 capable software
VACUUM
- Capacitance manometer to control the same as production systems
- Proportional vacuum control (+/-2mT control)
- Dry vacuum pump for use when processing solvents
SERVICES
- Startup and training
- Software Validation
- Electro-Mechanical Validation documentation
- IQOQ, FAT and SAT documentation and execution
REFRIGERATION
- Water or Air Cooled Mechanical Refrigeration
- Natural Refrigerants Including LN2 Option
Clean-In-Place in Freeze Drying: How It Works
Click here to learn more about our Clean-In-Place technology featured in the Magnum Freeze Dryer.
Click here to watch our Clean In Place (CIP) technology in action.
*Standard CIP systems are designed for water use only. Other medias may not be compatible and need to be disclosed and/or approved prior to contract.