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BenchTop Pro with Omnitronics
The VirTis BenchTop Pro freeze dryers have
been designed to meet the needs of the most
demanding research laboratories. Each
system can be configured to accommodate
present and future requirements. Condenser
refrigeration packages of -55°C, -75°C,
-85°C and -105°C can meet the demands
of both aqueous or aqueous-solvent based
formulations.
You can configure your system
to run just a few samples or
to process a relatively heavy
load with condenser size
choices of 3 liter, 8 liter or
9 liter. Selecting a size and
temperature configuration
allows you to maximize the use
of the freeze dryer in your lab
while not paying needlessly
for unnecessary capacity or
refrigeration.
Each system can be
configured to meet
the needs of the most
demanding research
laboratories.
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Manifolds
Manifolds are available in a variety
of styles and are designed to be
interchangeable. There are a number of
considerations when selecting a manifold.
In a multi-user lab it is often best to utilize
a robust stainless steel manifold. In
applications where inorganic solvents are
being utilized or you are rack drying and
want to ensure visibility an acrylic manifold
would be preferred. In applications
with organic solvents the stainless steel
manifolds will provide long lasting use.
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Omnitronics Controller
The Omnitronics Controller simplifies freeze drying
and makes the system easy to operate. One touch
start up and shut down ensure that your product
and freeze dryer are protected from inappropriate
procedures. The graphic display provides at-aglance understanding of the status of the freeze
dryer and whether or not appropriate freeze drying
conditions exist. Audible alarms help notify the
user of potential problems with the system and
hence, with the product. All Omnitronics controllers
come complete with a trending screen that allows
you to watch critical parameters on an on-going
basis if required. Utilizing the optional Ethernet
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control, you can connect the freeze dryer to your
company’s or institution’s network, and monitor
and/or control your freeze dryer from any other
location on the network. The Ethernet option
also allows print out in a batch record, alphanumeric, type report.
One touch start up and shut
down ensure that your product
and freeze dryer are protected
from inappropriate procedures.
Don’t waste time with
slow & messy defrosting
The hot gas defrost in the BenchTop Pro
allows for fast turnaround time and helps
minimize clean up efforts when having
to pour warm water into a condenser. In
addition, corrosive solvents which are more
active at ambient and higher temperatures
will spend a minimum amount of dwell time
in the condenser with fast hot gas defrost—
no need to wait overnight to drain the
system.
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VirTis/SP Scientific supports your freeze drying endeavors with a team of technically
qualified associates who can help you choose the right system and provide you with
helpful application tips. In addition, SP Scientific provides the globally recognized
LyoLearn Webinar series. These are free webinars, provided by industry experts on topics
of interest to the freeze drying community. Our technical papers and application notes
can be downloaded from our website at your convenience and are designed to help you
get the most out of your freeze dryer.
Standard Omnitronics
• High performance PLC controller
• Easy to use interface provided by full color
touch screen navigation.
• Ensure a longer lifetime for your freeze dryer
by avoiding utility degradation conditions
such as high ambient and low voltage with
alert notifications
• Real time graphical screen data logging to
review system parameters during a run
• Help protect your product from unfavorable
conditions with “out of range” and “in
range” for freeze drying indicators
• Save time with one button start-up and one
button shut-down
• Stores years of data on micro memory card
• Set point control with automatic PID tuning
• Precise alpha-numeric display of setting and
read-out temperatures
• Currently available in English, Spanish,
German & French. Other languages may be
available on request.
• User selectable pressure in millibars, millitor
or pascals. Temperature in °C or °F
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Omnitronics with
Ethernet Option
• Control and/or monitor your system from
anywhere on your network
• Enable the freeze dryer to email you if
there is a process alert/alarm
• Full reporting capabilities with batch
reports that can be exported to Windows
Excel®
• Optional remote service support by
allowing our qualified technicians to
access your system
Features of the BenchTop Pro
• Condensers of 3, 8 and 9 liters in a bench top
footprint
• Refrigeration packages for maximum low
temperature of -55°, -75°, -85° or -105°C
• One touch start-up and shut-down
• Pressure control to avoid back-streaming or for
faster freeze drying
• A variety of manifolds to accommodate most
processing configurations
• Rugged and reliable Pirani vacuum sensor
• Hot gas defrost in approximately 10 minutes or
less
• Optional vacuum pump isolation valve
Selection Guide
There are two main criteria for selecting the benchtop freeze dryer that is right for
you. The first is determining what condenser capacity you need in between defrost
cycles. The second is to determine what solvents you may be using in your process.
When utilizing water as the only solvent the highest condenser temperature offered is
appropriate. In cases where organic or inorganic solvents are being utilized as part
of the solvent matrix the lowest temperature condenser is always preferred.
Load Capacity
Solvents
3 Liter
8 Liter
Manifold Material Choice
9 Liter
Vacuum Pump
Considerations
Standard oil sealed, rotary vane direct
drive pump. When working in low
pressure conditions consider a dry scroll
pump if oil backstreaming is a concern.
Water
ES (-55°C)
XL (-75°C)
ES (-55°C)
Water and inorganic solvents
XL (-75°C)
ZL (-105°C)
EL (-85°C)
Maximize use of acrylic and minimize use of
stainless steel.
Standard pump with corrosion resistant
oil or combination standard pump with
diaphragm pump.
Water & organic solvents
XL (-75°C)
ZL (-105°C)
EL (-85°C)
Maximize use of stainless steel and minimize
use of acrylic if possible.
Standard pump with corrosion resistant
oil or combination standard pump with
diaphragm pump.
Water & both organic and inorganic solvents
XL (-75°C)
ZL (-105°C)
EL (-85°C)
Maximize use of acrylic if higher in organic
solvents. Maximize use of stainless steel if
higher in organic solvents.
Combination standard pump with
diagphragm pump.
Acrylic or stainless steel. Multiple user labs may
have better experience with stainless steel.
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BenchTop Pro with
Omnitronics
3L Freeze Dryer
The BenchTop Pro with Omnitronics
3 Liter system is designed as
a personal freeze dryer or for
small laboratories processing less
product at any one time. This unit
is available with all of the manifold
choices that can be used on the
larger benchtop system giving it the
same flexibility and performance.
• Condenser temperature option of
-55°C (-52°C for 50Hz) or -75°C
(-72°C for 50Hz)
• CFC free refrigerants
• Overall condenser capacity of 3
liters
• Approximate 24 hour rating of 2
liters/24 hour (extreme pressure
and temperature, water only)*
• Omnitronics Control for monitoring
critical freeze drying parameters
and for vacuum control
• Remote control, batch reporting
and emailed alarms with Ethernet
interface
• Fast turnaround time with hot gas
defrost and smooth condenser walls
• Alarms for out-of-range conditions
*The 24 hour rating is not reproducible
in the lab with product. This rating is to
illustrate the efficiency of the refrigeration
design from one system to another. It is
based on loading as much water onto the
freeze dryer in 24 hours as possible with
equipment not typically used in freeze
drying applications
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BenchTop Pro with Omnitronics 3 Liter Freeze Dryer
Condenser blank off (no load)
temperature
ES -55°C (-52°C for 50Hz) / XL -75°C
(-72°C for 50Hz)
Condenser capacity in 24 hours
(water, heaviest load)
Approximately 2 Liters
Overall condenser capacity
3 Liters
Omnitronics control
* Vacuum indication in millitor,
microbar or pascals (user selectable)
Atmospheric to 1 mT
* Temperature indication in °C or °F
(user selectable)
"T" type thermocouples
* Voltage and ambient temperature
indicators
Alarms if out of acceptable range for
system
* Communication ports
Ethernet connection
Defrost Method
Hot gas
System refrigerant
CFC free
Condenser type
Smooth wall interior with bottom external
coil
Compressor(s)
ES is 1/3 HP, XL is 3/8 HP
Average time for pull down to 100 mT
15 minutes
Ultimate system vacuum with manifold
20 mT
Base cabinet dimensions W x D x H
15.5in x 28.5in x 17in (39.4cm x
72.4cm x 43.2cm)
Weight
(unpackaged and without manifold)
60 lbs (27.3 kg)
Standard Voltages
100-120V 50/60Hz, 200-240V
50Hz/208-230V 60Hz
Manifold and Vacuum Pumps Sold Separately
- See Accessories
Current as of May 2013; Specifications are subject to change
BenchTop Pro with
Omnitronics
8L Freeze Dryer
The BenchTop Pro with Omnitronics
8 liter is designed for heavier loads
and for use with solvents other than
water. It is available with a -75°C
or -105°C condenser. The -105°C
option is preferred for applications
involving low freezing point solvents
such as TFA, acetronitrile and
alcohols. Even if the freezing point
of your solvent is below -105°C this
temperature condenser is more likely
to liquefy the solvent and thus prevent
it from migrating easily to the vacuum
pump.
BenchTop Pro with Omnitronics 8 Liter Freeze Dryer
Condenser blank off (no load)
temperature
XL -75°C (-72°C for 50Hz) /ZL
-105°C (-102°C for 50Hz)
Condenser capacity in 24 hours
(water, heaviest load)
Approximately 3 Liters
Overall condenser capacity
8 Liters
Omnitronics control
• Offered in low and ultra-low condenser
configuration -75°C (-72°C for 50Hz)
or -105°C (-102°C for 50Hz)
• CFC free refrigerants
• Condenser capacity total of 8 liters
• Approximate 24 hour rating of 3
liters/24 hours (extreme pressure and
temperature, water only)*
• Omnitronics Control for monitoring
critical freeze drying parameters and
for vacuum control
• Remote control, batch reporting and
emailed alarms with Ethernet interface
• Fast turn around with hot gas defrost.
• Alarms for out-of range-conditions
* Vacuum indication in millitor, microbar
or pascals (user selectable)
Atmospheric to 1 mT
* Temperature indication in °C or °F
(user selectable)
"T" type thermocouples
* Voltage and ambient temperature
indicators
Alarms if out of acceptable range for
system
* Communication ports
Ethernet connection
Defrost Method
Hot gas
System refrigerant
CFC free
Condenser type
Smooth wall interior with bottom
external coil
Compressor(s)
XL is 3/8 HP, ZL is 1/3 HP and 3/8
HP
Average time for pull down to 100 mT
18 minutes
Ultimate system vacuum with manifold
20 mT
Base cabinet dimensions W x D x H
15.5in x 28.5in x 17in (39.4cm x
72.4cm x 43.2cm)
*The 24 hour rating is not reproducible in the
lab with product. This rating is to illustrate
the efficiency of the refrigeration design
from one system to another. It is based on
loading as much water onto the freeze dryer
in 24 hours as possible with equipment not
typically used in freeze drying applications
Weight
(unpackaged and without manifold)
131 lbs (59.4 kg)
Standard Voltages
100-120V 50/60Hz, 200-240V
50Hz/208-230V 60Hz
Manifold and Vacuum Pumps Sold Separately
- See Accessories
Current as of May 2013; Specifications are subject to change
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BenchTop Pro with
Omnitronics
9 Liter
The BenchTop Pro with Omnitronics
9 liter is the high capacity
workhorse of the bench top freeze
dryer product family. Built for labs
that require greater throughput and
freeze drying availability, for some
labs it will handle their weekly
requirements without shut down
and defrost. It is available with a
-55°C or -85°C condenser
BenchTop Pro with Omnitronics 9 Liter Freeze Dryer
Condenser blank off (no load)
temperature
ES -55°C (-52°C for 50Hz) /EL -85°C
(-82°C for 50Hz)
Condenser capacity in 24 hours (water,
heaviest load)
Approximately 5 Liters
• Offered in low and ultra-low
condenser configuration -55°C
(-52°C for 50Hz) or -85°C (-85°C
for 50Hz)
• CFC free refrigerants
• Condenser capacity total of 9 liters
• Approximate 24 hour rating of 5
liters/24 hours (extreme pressure
and temperature, water only)*
• Omnitronics Control for monitoring
critical freeze drying parameters
and for vacuum control
• Remote control, batch reporting
and emailed alarms with Ethernet
interface
• Fast turn around with hot gas
defrost.
• Alarms for out-of range-conditions
Overall condenser capacity
9 Liters
*The 24 hour rating is not reproducible
in the lab with product. This rating is to
illustrate the efficiency of the refrigeration
design from one system to another. It is
based on loading as much water onto the
freeze dryer in 24 hours as possible with
equipment not typically used in freeze
drying applications
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Omnitronics control
* Vacuum indication in millitor, microbar
or pascals (user selectable)
Atmospheric to 1 mT
* Temperature indication in °C or °F
(user selectable)
"T" type thermocouples
* Voltage and ambient temperature
indicators
Alarms if out of acceptable range for
system
* Communication ports
Ethernet connection
Defrost Method
Hot gas
System refrigerant
CFC free
Condenser type
Internal Coil
Compressor(s)
ES is 1/3 HP, EL is 1/3 HP and 3/8
HP
Average time for pull down to 100 mT
18 minutes
Ultimate system vacuum with manifold
20 mT
Base cabinet dimensions W x D x H
15.5in x 28.5in x 17in (39.4cm x
72.4cm x 43.2cm)
Weight (lb/kg)
(unpackaged and without manifold)
131 lbs (59.4 kg)
Standard Voltages
100-120V 50/60Hz, 200-240V
50Hz/208-230V 60Hz
Manifold and Vacuum Pumps Sold Separately
- See Accessories
Current as of May 2013; Specifications are subject to change
Accessories for the BenchTop Pro
Tree or “T” type Manifolds
Available in 8 or 12 port configuration. 316 Stainless steel complete with Quick
Seal Valves and built in adaptor plate.
Part Number
Description
Dimensions
BTP-MST-08
Stainless steel manifold, 8
ports
HEIGHT 19.25” (48.9 CM),
LENGTH 15” (38.1 CM), WIDTH
15.25” (38.74 CM)
BTP-MST-12
Stainless steel manifold, 12
ports
HEIGHT 19.25” (48.9 CM),
LENGTH 15” (38.1 CM), WIDTH
23” (58.42 CM)
Condensate Drip Pan Kit for Tree of “T” Type Manifolds
This condensate drip pan kit will provide support for flasks on the Tree manifold
and also collect condensate as it drips off the outside of the product containers
during freeze drying.
Part Number
CPK
Description
Stainless steel flask support with plastic trays
Condensate Drip Pan Kit for Tree of “T” Type Manifolds
This condensate drip pan kit will provide support for flasks on the Tree
manifold and also collect condensate as it drips off the outside of the product
containers during freeze drying.
Part Number
Description
CPK
Stainless steel flask support
with plastic trays
Vertical Manifold
Available in 12 port configuration. 316 stainless steel complete with Quick Seal
Valves and built in adaptor plate.
Part Number
Description
BTP-MSV-12
Stainless steel manifold, 12
ports
Part Number
CPK
Dimensions
HEIGHT 16.25” (41.28 CM),
LENGTH 15” (38.1 CM), WIDTH
15” (38.1 CM)
Description
Stainless steel flask support with plastic trays
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Drum Manifolds
Classic drum type manifolds are available in both stainless steel and acrylic
configuration. Comes complete with condenser adaptor plate of same material.
Accessory racks can be coupled with these manifolds for rack drying—either heated or
unheated.
Part Number
Description
Dimensions
BTP-DA-08-0
8 port acrylic drum manifold
DRUM - HEIGHT 12.25” (31.12 CM) ID 14.25”
(36.2 CM) OD, WIDTH Ø9” (22.86 CM) ID,
Ø9.5” (24.13 CM) OD
ADAPTER PLATE – HEIGHT 1” (2.54 CM),
WIDTH Ø15” (38.1 CM)
OVERALL ASSEMBLY – HEIGHT 15” (38.1 CM),
WIDTH Ø18” (45.72 CM) WITH QUICK SEAL
VALVES INSTALLED
BTP-DA-12-0
12 port acrylic drum manifold
DRUM – HEIGHT 16.25” (41.28 CM) ID, 18”
(45.72 CM) OD, WIDTH Ø11.5” (29.21 CM)
ID, Ø 12” (30.48 CM) OD
ADAPTER PLATE – HEIGHT 1” (2.54 CM),
WIDTH Ø15” (38.1 CM),
OVERALL ASSEMBLY – HEIGHT 18.75”, WIDTH
Ø20.5” (52.07 CM) WITH QUICK SEAL VALVES
INSTALLED
BTP-DA-12-H
12 port acrylic drum manifold
for use with heated racks
DRUM - HEIGHT 16.25” (41.28 CM) ID, 18”
(45.72 CM) OD, WIDTH Ø11.5” (29.21 CM)
ID, Ø12” (30.48 CM) OD
ADAPTER PLATE - HEIGHT 1.5” (3.81 CM),
WIDTH Ø15” (38.1 CM)
OVERALL ASSEMBLY – HEIGHT 19.25”, WIDTH
Ø20.5” (52.07) WITH QUICK SEAL VALVES
INSTALLED
BTP-DS-18-0
18 port stainless steel drum
manifold
DRUM - HEIGHT 13” (33.02 CM) ID, 13.25”
(33.66 CM) OD, WIDTH Ø12” (30.48 CM) ID,
Ø13” (33.02 CM) OD
SST ADAPTER PLATE – HEIGHT 0.25” (0.64
CM), WIDTH Ø15” (38.1 CM)
ACRYLIC COVER – HEIGHT 0.75” (1.91 CM),
WIDTH Ø13.5” (34.29)
OVERALL ASSEMBLY – HEIGHT 14.25” (36.2
CM), WIDTH Ø21” (Ø53.34 CM) WITH QUICK
SEAL VALVES INSTALLED
Drum Manifold Racks
Racks are constructed of 304 stainless steel and adjustable.
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Part Number
Description
Dimensions
BR-3U-08
3 tiered rack for BTP-DA-08
HEIGHT 10.5” (26.67 CM), WIDTH Ø8.5
(21.59 CM), SPACING 3.50” (8.89 CM)
BR-3U-12
3 tiered rack for BTP-DA-12
HEIGHT 14.5” (36.83 CM), WIDTH Ø10.5
(26.67 CM), SPACING 4.75” (12.07 CM)
BR-3U-18
3 tiered rack for BTP-DA-18
HEIGHT 12” (30.48 CM), WIDTH Ø10.5
(26.67 CM), SPACING 3.75” (9.53 CM)
BR-3H-13
3 tiered rack for BTP-DA-12 with
on off heater
HEIGHT 12” (30.48 CM), WIDTH Ø8.5 (21.59
CM), SPACING 4.75” (12.07 CM)
Wide Mouth Filter Seal Flasks
These borosilicate flasks are specially designed for manifold freeze drying. The flat
bottom makes it easy to stabilize the flask in its upright position for “plug” or static
freezing. The wide mouth of the flask makes it easier to place product in the flask and
perhaps even more importantly, remove product from the flask. The snap on silicone top
ensures a good vacuum seal and comes complete with a filter to eliminate the possibility
of cross contamination when several flasks are on the same dryer. All components can
be autoclaved. The flask itself is available in regular and in safety coated configurations.
Must be used with manifold adaptors.
Regular Flask
Part Number
Safety Coated
Part Number
Maximum
Capacity
Maximum
Fill
235390
312892
40 ml
20 ml
235382
312900
75 ml
35 ml
118174
312918
150 ml
75 ml
118208
312918
300 ml
150 ml
118232
312934
600 ml
300 ml
118273
312942
1200 ml
600 ml
118307
312959
2000 ml
1000 ml
Manifold Adaptors
Part Number
Material
Shape
Port Size
Compatible
Flasks
367424
Plastic
Straight Barb
¾”
150 – 2000 ml
179655
Glass
Straight
¾”
150 – 2000 ml
177923
Stainless steel
Straight
¾”
150 – 2000 ml
177899
Glass
45 degree
¾”
150 – 2000 ml
177931
Stainless steel
45 degree
¾”
150 – 2000 ml
179622
Glass
Straight
¾”
40 & 75 ml
177873
Glass
45 degree
¾”
40 & 75 ml
Don’t see the adaptor you need? Please inquire.
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Ampule Adaptor
Designed to hold 19 ampule type containers on a single valve
Part NumberDescription
413534
19 port ampule adaptor
We also carry a full line of sealing torches and ampules. Please inquire.
Container System
Two container systems are offered. One for bulk and one for stoppering
applications. Containers are made of 304 SS and are attached to your
manifold with vacuum tubing for processing in bulk or in vials.
Part Number
Description
Dimensions
438032
Bulk ss container
SC-1
Small stoppering container
7 – 5 ml vials, 5 – 10 ml vials,
4 – 30 ml vials, 1 – 100 ml vial
Vacuum Pumps
VirTis/SP Scientific is pleased to offer a full line of vacuum pumps to solve
any application need. Included in our offering are the standard two stage,
oil sealed rotary direct drive vacuum pumps as well as dry scroll type
pumps and combination pumps that are joining of the standard pump with
a diaphragm pump for service in highly corrosive environments.
Vacuum
Foreline Traps
These traps are designed to
help prevent the migration of
contaminants to the vacuum
pump or to minimize vacuum
pump oil back-streaming.
They are placed in the
vacuum line between the
freeze dryer and the vacuum
pump.
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Part Number
Description
FTA
Filter trap housing, insert
purchased separately
FTA-SS
Soda sorb insert for acid applications
FTA-AC
Activated charcoal insert for organic solvent applications
FTA-MS
Molecular sieve insert for water vapor and to help
minimize oil backstreaming
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