A wide range of features and extensive freeze-drying capabilities are key attributes of this freeze dryer - even though it is small enough to fit on most laboratory benchtops.
Measuring just 56x53x66cm and weighing 118kg, the Advantage provides a precise freeze drying capability in the smallest footprint.
Manufactured by Virtis, and available in the UK and Ireland from freeze drying specialist Biopharma Process Systems, the Advantage has complete flexibility to process bulk, vials or flasks in a space-saving design, with stoppering if necessary.
It is said to be ideal for small scale freeze drying applications, such as those occurring in pilot or research and development laboratories.
Shelf temperature ranges are available from -70C to +60C, with temperatures as low as -85C in the 2.0 litre process condenser.
State-of-the-art control systems ensure precise freeze-drying control, particularly important for handling extremely valuable or sensitive biological materials.
AdVantage is supplied with the new Wizard2 control system that provides storage of up to 16 separate recipes each with 12 freezing and 16 primary drying steps that include step, hold or rate function and vacuum control for complete flexibility in cycle formulation.
Wizard2 system can be further enhanced with a separate Wizard2 Workstation software package for PC control and data storage and manipulation.
Wizard2 Workstation extends the capabilities and includes an interactive synoptic screen and historical trending package.
The Virtis Advantage is said to be the world's only fully temperature controlled, single shelf, benchtop instrument.