VirTis AdVantage Pro Freeze Dryer

The digital revolution is here, so it’s time for your freeze dryer to join it!

The VirTis AdVantage Pro Freeze Dryer brings freeze dryers up-to-date, combining a small footprint with large capabilities and the latest in digital technology — including data acquisition software, fluid-cooled shelf and cleanroom configurations, and tray and flask refrigeration capabilities. With a touch-screen Intellitronics™ Controller that allows for cycle monitoring on any terminal capable of receiving emails, the AdVantage Pro represents the cutting-edge in freeze-drying.

Features & Benefits

Intuitive and user friendly — Intellitronics Controller with a full-color, touch-screen display for enhanced functionality allows you to monitor cycles from any terminal capable of receiving emails
Compact — the AdVantage Pro features the latest advances in benchtop freeze-drying, enabling product to be safely processed using minimal bench space
Cleanroom ready — AdVantage Pro for cleanrooms can be configured in three distinct ways to meet the exact requirements of your production workflow
Optimal heat transfer — silicone flooded shelves mean the AdVantage Pro maintains a precise level of temperature control (+/- 1.0 °C)
No more spillages — stopper vials automatically with the optional pneumatic stoppering option
Secure data storage and trending software option — ethernet-enabled for effortless data sharing
Integrated performance and leak testing — ensures the system is always working optimally
Fully customizable — up to ten thermal treatment and twelve drying steps for the ultimate recipe customization

Applications

Specifications

Condenser Capacity

6 L
Condenser Temperature (50/60 Hz)

-82 ºC / -85 ºC
Shelf Temperature Control Range

-55 ºC to 60 ºC
Number of Shelves

1 standard, up to 3 total
Configuration

standard, clean room
Dimensions (W x D x H)

565 x 653 x 754 mm
Weight

140 kg

Resources

Industries

Frequently Asked Questions

How does AdVantage Pro support cycle development?

AdVantage Pro's data acquisition software supports up to 12 drying steps, a thermal treatment (freezing) phase, a recipe manager with 16 custom recipes, and semi-automatic and fully automatic modes of operation, with continuous historical data trending and quick data export.

Is AdVantage Pro suitable for GMP and regulated environments?

Yes. AdVantage Pro Software has full validation ability, with testing protocols, onsite control-system IQ/OQ validation support, and factory-initiated software validation.

What solvents can AdVantage Pro handle?

AdVantage Pro can handle organic solvents like acetonitrile, but the standard acrylic chamber door isn't resistant to them. For these applications, we offer an optional solvent-resistant door (glass and aluminum construction) that can be ordered with the unit or added later. The vacuum pump must be a two-stage, high-vacuum pump or a suitable dry pump. Optional secondary traps (a Sodasorb® cartridge for acid-based applications or an activated charcoal cartridge for solvent-based applications) are also available to protect the pump.

How many temperature probes does AdVantage Pro have?

Four temperature probes are included, with optional MVP Probe Holders available for precise probe positioning in vials.

What's the difference between the Intellitronics™ touchscreen and workstation?

The Intellitronics™ touchscreen, built into AdVantage Pro, handles day-to-day operation: recipe running, alarms, and stoppering. The workstation is the AdVantage Pro Software, a separately purchased program installed on a Windows laptop PC that interfaces with the Intellitronics controller. It adds a graphical synoptic display with real-time system status, continuous historical data trending, quick data export with customizable date/time ranges, a 16-recipe manager, and Proficy Historian for secured historical data archiving.

Can AdVantage Pro handle a variety of applications?

Absolutely! AdVantage Pro is designed for versatility, making it suitable for a wide range of industries and applications including but not limited to:

Small Molecule Formulations
Monoclonal Antibodies
Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) Formulations
Cell & Gene Therapy
Diagnostic Kits
Cycle Development

What kind of training is available for operators?

We offer Remote Freeze-Drying Training and Hands-On Training Opportunities to ensure operators can effectively and sustainably utilize AdVantage Pro. These programs help maximize cycle efficiency and optimize system performance.