FD490 - High-Capacity Commercial Freeze Dryer
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FD490

High-Capacity Commercial Freeze Dryer

STARTING PRICE

59500

Extraction Capacity

170 kg/cycle

Loading Volume

30 trays

Energy

12 kW

The WAVE FD490 scales the proven FD440 MAX platform to 30 trays, 7.20 m² total tray area and 170 kg extraction capacity per cycle.

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KEY FEATURES

Front-loading circular process chamber

30 trays in 600 x 400 mm format

Integrated colour touchscreen

7.20 m² total tray area

24h WAVE support network

Service-oriented side enclosure

Worldwide commissioning and service

170 kg extraction capacity per cycle

QUALITY

QUALITY

The FD490 uses the proven FD440 MAX chamber, vacuum, temperature and control platform as its engineering basis.

SERVICE

SERVICE

Direct service access, remote support from Vienna and worldwide on-site service.

LOADING

LOADING

Thirty 600 x 400 mm trays provide 7.20 m² of usable product area.

PERFORMANCE

PERFORMANCE

170 kg extraction capacity per cycle with 12 kW average power consumption.

SPECIFICATIONS

Specification Basis
FD440 MAX platform with FD490 capacity overrides
Max Ice Extraction
170 kg per cycle
Tray Loading Capacity
30 trays
Tray Size
600 x 400 x 20 mm
Total Tray Area (30 trays)
7.20 m²
Average Power Consumption
12 kW
Chamber Type
Extruded Aluminium Tube, 7 mm wall
Chamber Diameter
720 mm
Chamber Form
Tube
Chamber Finish
Hard Anodized 25µ inside and outside
Shelf Material
Anodized Aluminium or Stainless Steel
Shelf Temperature Range
-55°C to +80°C
Temperature Sensors
PT100 Class A, ± 1°C precision
Vacuum Pump
Two-Stage Rotary Vane or Scroll Pump (60m³+)
Pump Down Time
< 30 minutes to 0.1 mbar
Final Vacuum
< 0.07 mbar (10 mTorr max)
Leak Rate
10⁻⁴ mTorr/sec
Vacuum Sensor
Pirani
Heating Power
Up to 500 Watt per tray
Heating System
Electrical Heating Mat
Max Heating Mat Temperature
+80°C
Heating Time (-30 to +20°C)
3 minutes (empty)
Cooldown (+20 to -30°C unloaded)
20 minutes
Defrost Time
50 minutes (ice removable earlier)
Refrigeration Compressors
1 x Bitzer 8.5 kW
Refrigeration Power
10.5 kW at -40°C
Refrigerant
R449A
Min Cooling Temperature
-60°C
Door Material
50 mm Acrylic
Door Gasket
Silicone Rubber
Door Opening Angle
170° (hinge on left)
Door Lock
Manual, Mechanical Closing
Control System
Siemens Simatic PLC or INTERKEY BRAIN
Monitor
Kinco HD Color Touchscreen
Connectivity
CAT6 Ethernet / IoT WAVE Network
Dimensions (L x W x H)
2000 x 1100 x 1700 mm
Total Weight
850 Kg
Noise Level
< 65 dB at 1 m
Max Ambient Temperature
< 23°C
Electricity EU Version
400V / 3 / N
Electricity US Version
240V / 1 / N (120V / 2 / N)
Max Electrical Load
16.5 kW

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