Control System

Millrock’s Opti-Dry software platform has been developed on the latest control platform for the most advanced features and optimum system performance.

We use the latest PLC technology for the fastest processing speeds and best decision making capability.

Opti-Dry

  • Manual and Automatic Modes
  • PC/PLC Platform with Ethernet Communication
  • Windows Based Control Software
  • 10 Freezing and 16 Primary Drying Steps
  • System Status on Every Screen
  • Synoptic Overview Screen
  • Manual Operation
  • History Data Storage
  • Graphing – 4 and 24 Hour
  • Numeric Data Collection by Run – Excel Exportable
  • ‘Out of Range’ Product Thermocouple Correction
  • Web Based Remote Monitoring and Control Capability


Opti-Dry Professional

  • Primary Drying End Point Determination Methods
    • Product Temp
    • Capacitance Manometer vs. Pirani differential
    • Pressure Rise


Opti-Dry Auto ™ – Run Optimization Software

  • Generates a base line protocol based upon user input of product information
  • Conservative or aggressive profiles for optimizing the freeze dry run
  • Controls shelf temperatures to minimize run time by keeping the product below its critical temperature
  • Automatic detection of the end of primary drying and advancement to secondary drying