Telstar ADVANCE – research and scale-up freeze dryer
Telstar ADVANCE – research and scale-up freeze dryers
The Telstar ADVANCE series is specifically designed for advanced research, formulation and product development, and scale-up processes (laboratory → pilot → production). The system bridges the gap between conventional laboratory freeze dryers and industrial GMP-grade freeze dryers while providing precise, reproducible process control and transparent documentation.
ADVANCE is ideal for laboratories where process scalability is critical and alignment with the future production environment is important from the development phase onwards.
Benefits and features:
- Industrial-grade control on a laboratory scale
- PLC-based control system
- Large touchscreen HMI
- Data logging and trends
- Validatable operation (depending on configuration)
- Flexible configuration from development to the pilot phase
- Multiple chamber sizes and shelf configurations
- Heated shelves for precise control of primary and secondary drying
- High-performance condensers for samples with high water content
- Optional stoppering system for vial applications
- Precise temperature and vacuum control
- Uniform heat transfer across the shelves
- Stable deep vacuum
- Finely controlled refrigeration system for reproducible cycles
- Scale-up compatibility
- Chamber and shelf geometries can be aligned with Telstar GMP production systems
- Easier technology transfer
- Transparent process development
Typical applications:
- Drug development and preparation of clinical samples
- Stabilisation of biotechnology products and proteins
- Formulation and process development
- Support for pilot-scale production
- Research and industrial laboratories where reproducibility is essential
The Telstar ADVANCE series is an ideal solution for laboratories seeking a reliable transition from development to production without compromising process control or documentation.
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Available models:
| Feature Model | LyoBeta 3PS | LyoBeta 4PS | LyoBeta 5PS | LyoBeta 6PL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General information | ||||
| Number of shelves | 3 + 1 | 4 + 1 | 5 + 1 | 6 + 1 |
| Shelf dimensions (W × D) | 338 × 450 mm | 338 × 450 mm | 338 × 450 mm | 338 × 450 mm |
| Usable shelf area | 0.45 m² | 0.60 m² | 0.75 m² | 0.90 m² |
| Shelf spacing | 100 mm | 71 mm | 54 mm | 66 mm |
| Temperature range | –60 °C – +80 °C | |||
| Condenser capacity | 30 kg | |||
| Condenser capacity in 24 h | 18 kg | 24 kg | ||
| Power supply requirement | 230 V / 50–60 Hz | 400 V / III / 50–60 Hz | ||
| Vacuum pump | 12 m³/h (5 cfm) | |||
| Weight | 730 kg | 745 kg | 760kg | 910 kg |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 1245 × 1974 × 818 mm | |||
Optional accessories and services:
Telstar systems can be configured with a wide range of optional accessories and services to precisely meet the needs of development, pilot or regulated environments.
- Adjustable spacers for flexible shelf spacing
- Cleanroom configuration for regulated laboratory and pharmaceutical environments
- Product support trays for securely accommodating different sample types
- SCADA R&D freeze-drying software – LyoSuite™, with advanced process monitoring and data logging (available in a 21 CFR Part 11-compliant configuration)
- IQ/OQ validation documentation and services to support system qualification
These options allow the freeze-drying system to be fully customised for research, standards-driven development or pilot applications.
