Christ Alpha 1-2 LSCbasic -55°C Freeze Dryer

A compact, high-performance benchtop laboratory freeze dryer which is perfect for efficient lyophilization of samples. With its user-friendly touch screen LSCbasic interface, operation is straightforward. There are a wide range of accessories available for this unit making it easy to configure to meet your specific needs. The condenser temperature of –55 °C ensures effective drying of aqueous products. Available in Entry Level Package Deal which includes all the required accessories to operate the unit 

Key Features

• 2.5 Litre ice condenser capacity • Internal condenser coils, manufactured from high-grade stainless steel (type 316L) • Compact, high-performance laboratory systems with a small footprint (315 x 345 x 470mm) • Drying chamber above the ice condenser chamber for high sublimation performance and short process times • Integrated hot gas function for quick defrosting • Automatic venting valve • Touchscreen control panel with LSCbasic software: ◦ 5.7" colour touchscreen with clear layout ◦ Manual or automatic process continuation ◦Maintenance intervals for vacuum pump and system ◦Interactive graphical display of the system schematic ◦ Selectable units for temperature (°C, °F) and pressure (mbar, hPa, Torr) ◦ Password protection available ◦ Process data acquisition and optional data exchange over USB or LAN ◦ Low noise level: 54 dB(A)
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Sustainability feature - Uses natural refrigerants to provide an environmentally friendly freeze drying solution

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Product Code Description List Price Your Price
101700 Christ Alpha 1-2 LSCbasic -55°C ice condenser, 2.5L ice capacity Enquire
102025 Christ Alpha 1-2 LSCbasic -55°C Entry Level Complete Package Deal Enquire
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121450 Acrylic chamber, diameter 240 mm, height 295 mm, for accommodation of racks for shelves, without connections for rubber valves Enquire
121454 Acrylic chamber with 6 flask ports (flask rubber valves purchased separately) Ø 240mm, interior height 295 mm. Suitable for accommodation of racks for shelves Enquire
121455 Acrylic chamber with 8 flask ports (flask rubber valves purchased separately), diameter 240 mm, height 295 mm, for accommodation of shelves or racks Enquire
121536 Drying chamber made of stainless steel Ø 240 mm, height 295 mm, inclusive adapter ring, Require glass lid 121398 for a complete chamber Enquire
121534 Stainless steel ring Ø 240 mm with 8 flask connections ports, inclusive adapter ring. Require part number 121398 & 121536 for a complete chamber Enquire
121398 Glass cover including stopper NS 45/ 40, Ø 240 mm Enquire
121396 Cover made of safety glass Ø 240 mm resistant against solvents, with pipe connection DN 21, incl. vacuum hose with integrated manual stop valve and standard flange connection DN 25 ISO-KF, only required if Alpha 1-2 LSCbasic is used as a cooling trap Enquire
121860 Rubber valve for connection of vessels with DIN-internal grinding NS 29/32 or distributor part no. 121870 Enquire
121355 Drip tray for acrylic chamber part no. 121455 for freeze dryer Alpha 1-2 LSCbasic Enquire
120890 Base plate for freeze dryer Alpha 1-2 LSCbasic, for drying inside the acrylic chambers part no. 121450 and 121455 Enquire
120893 3 stainless steel shelves, diameter 200 mm, unheated, distances between the shelves 85 mm, for freeze dryer Alpha 1-2 LSCbasic, Require base plate part no. 120890 and acrylic chambers part no. 121450 or 121455 Enquire
110394 Rack with 3 unheated shelves for max. 6 deepwell-plates or 6 Microtiterplates, distances between the shelves 85 mm Enquire
110527 Rack with 6 unheated shelves for 5 Microtiterplates, distances between the shelves 25 mm, stackable Enquire
112318 unheated shelf with rim Ø 200 mm and feet, stackable Enquire
112316 Thermoblock, aluminium, Ø 195 x 45 mmundivided, stackableAluminium, black anodized, for accommondation of 58 x Eppendorf vials / vessels (Ø 10,2 - 10,8 x 33 - 38 mm)distance 30mm between the thermo blocks, 3 pieces per thermo block needed Enquire
112315 Distance piece for Thermoblock 112316 Enquire
110281 Thermoblock for 50mL falcon tubes, aluminium, Ø 195 x 70 mm stackable with 113316 spacersAluminium, black anodized, holds up to 27 x 50 mL falcon tubes per block Enquire
125302 Vacuubrand RZ 2.5 Vacuum Pump [230V, 50/60 Hz] (Oil Mist Filter purchased separately)125702 DN 16/25 hose required Enquire
125501 Oil mist filter for Vacuubrand RZ 2.5/RZ 6 Enquire
125383 Edwards RV3 Vacuum Pump with oil mist filter125704 DN 25/25 hose required Enquire
125702 1 metre Vacuum hose incl. standard flange connections DN 16/25 for external connection of vacuum pumps Enquire
125704 1 metre Vacuum hose incl. standard flange connections DN 25/25 ISO-KF for external connection of vacuum pumps Enquire
125478 Pirani vacuum sensor VCP 63 with integrated measuring device for direct connection to freeze dryers, measuring range 1000-0.001 mbar Enquire
125476 Chemistry-resistant vacuum sensor TPR 281 with integrated measuring device for direct connection to freeze dryer with controller system, measuring range 1000-0.001 mbar Enquire
125910 Electromagnetic pressure control and stop valveincl. standard flange connections DN 25/25 ISO-KF and connection cable, for connection into the suction pipe of the vacuum pump. Enquire
Alpha 1-2LSCbasic
Ice Condenser Temperature -55°C
Ice Condenser Capacity 2.5 kg/L
Ice Condenser Performance 1.5kg/24 hours
Chamber Volume 3.5L
Shelf or product temperature during freezing
inside the ice condenser chamber		 -20°C
Maximum shelf surface 0.092m2 (3 shelves,Ø200 mm)
Defrosting Yes
Vacuum Control and Display Yes
Dimensions of base unit 315 x 470 x 345mm (Width x Depth x Height)
Weight of base unit Approx. 28kg
Electrical Connection 230V/50 Hz
Noise Level 49dB(A)

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