The Xiros Mikro is a compact, benchtop freeze dryer designed for efficiency and versatility. With an 8 kg ice capacity, it can extract up to 4 kg of ice from your products in 24 hours, making it ideal for small to medium batches. Key Features: Adaptable Shelving System: Equipped with five electrically heated shelves as standard, expandable to up to nine to accommodate different batch sizes. This flexibility allows for efficient processing of varying quantities. Candy Pop Function: This new feature allows freeze-drying of sweets at the touch of a button, simplifying processing in the confectionery sector. Customizable Process Control: Features manual and automatic modes with the ability to program up to 16 different steps for customized drying programs, ensuring optimal results for different products. Efficient Design: The low-profile design facilitates loading, while the stainless steel interior ensures durability and hygiene. The design also contributes to market-leading energy efficiency. Advanced vacuum technology: Compatible with scroll dry vacuum pumps, which are low-maintenance and quiet, improves the user experience by reducing noise and maintenance requirements. High-quality construction: Manufactured from premium components for reliability and longevity. The innovative shelf system increases temperature control accuracy by 60%, eliminates adhesives, and reduces outgassing. User-friendly interface: A 5-inch color touchscreen allows for easy monitoring and control. A USB port provides data logging and software updates. This interface simplifies operation and ensures seamless updates. Included in delivery: Xiros micro freeze dryer, five-tier shelf system plus trays, vacuum hose, two hose clamps, two sealing rings, two drain hoses, and a quick start guide. Technical details: Ice condenser volume: 11 liters; Capacity: 8 kg of ice; Output: 4 kg in 24 hours; Temperature range: Minimum shelf temperature: -45°C (freezing), maximum shelf temperature: +50°C (drying). Typical product capacity: up to 9.6 kg at 80% humidity. Dimensions (L x W x H): 77 cm x 74.8 cm x 50.7 cm; Weight: 87 kg; Power supply: 220 V ±15%, 50 Hz, 8.5 A without pump, 11.5 A with pump (depending on model). Maintenance: When using an oil vacuum pump, we recommend checking the vacuum oil every 100 hours of operation and replacing it when the level is low or dirty. The seal ring should be checked regularly for damage or wear. Scroll pump components such as bearings, O-rings, and seals should be replaced every two years or after 12,000 hours of operation.