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LyoStar II™ Research and Development Tray Dryer
Built for performance with the most dependable components
Specification Sheet

LyoStar II - FTS Systems Shelf pull-down rate from ambient to -40șC in less than 25 minutes
Temperature resolution in 0.1șC increments
Powerful scroll compressors with only three moving parts (complete with two-year warranty)
Three-year warranty (with the purchase of a preventative maintenance contract)
Applications
  Process development for scale-up
  Product processing for stability studies
  Formulation work

 

Features Benefits
Condenser coil design inside stainless steel housing Provides superior lyophilization efficiency
Sealed shelf fluid system Reduces need for frequent refills and minimizes the possibility of contamination
RTDs measure temperature Shelf temperature stability and accuracy of ±0.5șC
Touch screen computer Facilitates data entry and cycle monitoring
Enhanced cascade refrigeration system Shelf cooling to ­70șC
Front panel access door for pump and condenser drain Provides convenient access for easy maintenance
Clear acrylic chamber door Provides unobstructed view of product

 

Bulk System Configurations
Dimensional Specifications
  LYO1B LYO2B LYO3B LYO4B LYO5B
No. shelves 1 2 3 4 5
Shelf area (sq. ft/m1) 1.5/0.14 3.1/0.29 4.6/0.43 6.1/0.57 7.6/0.71
Distance between shelves (in./mm) 9.5/241 4.5/114 2.8/71 2.0/51 1.5/38
Volumetric Specifications (Liters)
Product thickness LYO1B LYO2B LYO3B LYO4B LYO5B
0.25 in. (0.6 cm) 0.88 1.77 2.66 3.55 4.43
0.50 in. (1.3 cm) 1.77 3.55 5.32 7.09 8.86
0.75 in. (1.9 cm) 2.66 5.32 7.98 10.64 13.29
1.0 in. (2.54 cm) 3.54 7.09 10.64 14.18 17.73

 

Stoppering System Configurations
Dimensional Specifications
  LYO1S LYO2S LYO3S LYO4S
No. shelves 1 2 3 4
Shelf area (sq. ft./m1) 1.5/0.14 3.1/0.28 4.6/0.43 6.1/0.57
Distance between shelves (in./mm)
9.5/241 4.5/114 2.8/71 2.0/51
Serum Bottle Dimensions and capacity (Number of bottles processed)
  2 ml 3.5 ml 5 ml 10 ml 20 ml 30 ml 50 ml 1000 ml
Diameter (mm) 17.5 18 23 25 32 37 43 52
Height (mm)1 43 53 56 63 67 72 82 104
LYO1S 468 459 273 228 135 100 66 45
LYO2S 936 918 546 456 270 200 132 90
LYO3S 1404 1377 819 684 405 2002 1322 902
LYO4S 1872 13772 8192 6842 4052 2002 1322 902
1. Includes partially inserted stopper.
2. Requires shelf latching plates.
Each Bulk LyoStar II comes with one solid bottom tray per shelf.
Each Stoppering LyoStar II comes with one removable bottom tray per shelf.