SP Scientific has announced a new upgraded version of its Virtis Advantage Plus laboratory benchtop freeze dryer.
The Advantage Plus now comes with a restyled exterior and easier shelving adjustment, and is equipped with the Wizard 2.0 controller - the same process control software used on larger Virtis freeze dryers.
The controller provides scientists with the ability to develop a complete freeze-drying recipe, together with the flexibility to program and control individual pressure and temperature settings at each step of the process.
Incorporating silicone-flooded shelves, the Advantage Plus maintains a precise level of temperature control, while the newly designed condenser coil can hold a total of six litres before defrosting.
At 26in (66cm) wide, the Advantage Plus requires a minimal amount of bench space yet enables product to be safely processed on over 3ft2 (2,766cm2) of usable shelf area.
The Advantage Plus is a versatile system that can freeze dry bulk product or be configured for applications in stoppered vials.
Side-mounted manifold valves provide the additional flexibility to freeze dry product in flasks.
Three refrigeration choices (-53C, -70C or -85C) are available for the six-litre capacity condenser, depending on the type of product and solvents being lyophilised.
The Advantage Plus can be configured with up to three fluid-cooled shelves, which maintain precise temperature control.
