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Biomedicali2015 3rd edition

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Celebration:

Panasonic Biomedical SalesEurope B.V.

Panasonic Biomedical Sales EuropeB.V., part of the Panasonic HealthcareCompany (PHC), manages sales,marketing, logistics and technicalservice of Panasonic laboratoryproducts throughout Europe(including Russia and Turkey).Headquartered in the Netherlandswith sales and service organizationsin the UK, France and theNetherlands.

In the Dutch warehouse, about 1,000units are waiting to be delivereddirectly from stock. Within a coupleof days, spare parts can be deliveredin every part of Europe. That’s one ofthe strengths of Panasonic’sBiomedical European salesorganization.

Preservation systeml -152ºC/-150ºC/-86ºC Ultra-low temperature freezers (MDF)

l -40ºC/-35ºC/-30ºC Medical freezers(MDF)

l Blood bank refrigerators (MBR)l Pharmaceutical refrigerators (MPR)Freezers/refrigerators with dependable internal temperatures.

Culturing systeml CO2 /Multigas Incubators (MCO)l Cooled incubators (MIR)l Heated incubators (MIR)l Plant growth chamber (MLR)Incubators for advanced research and testing.

Drying & sterilising systeml Laboratory ovens (MOV)l Dry heat sterilisers (MOV)l Autoclaves (MLS)Equipped with electronic control systems, these models limit temperature fluctuations.

Automated hospital pharmacy systeml Automatic tablet counting and packaging machine (ATC)

Based on microcomputer advances,this unit enables accurate tablet dis-pensing and reduces operating costs.

This third issue of Panasonic’s Biomedical Journal is a special anniversary edition.Panasonic Biomedical turns 25 in 2015! A diverse team from Panasonic havecontributed a broad range of articles for this issue – from stories from our dealersto articles outlining the specifications and applications of specific products.

Established initially as SANYO-Gallenkamp in 1990, the company evolved slowly,but solidly, and with a clear vision, into the modern, market-oriented, biomedicalcompany that is now represented in every European country. The world’s firstlowest temperature freezer, a continuous contamination control concept for safercell culture and the ultimate sample security VIP Dual Cool freezer are just a few ofthe many key, ground-breaking introductions that Panasonic has made over thelast 25 years. And the articles in this Journal show how these Panasonicdevelopments can help you in your daily challenge to do your work better, easierand more efficiently.

The Pirbright Institute explains their choice for Panasonic’s VIP Dual Cool freezers.This organisation is a world leading center in the research and surveillance ofanimal viruses and diseases. The Institute has already seen improvements insample security, workflow and resource efficiency since installing the freezers.

In response to customers’ requests, Panasonic’s engineers designed a state-of-the-art incubator. In this edition of the Journal, we introduce the new MCO-170AIC CO2incubator series, which creates a brand new industry-standard by combiningexceptional reliability and performance with significant ease-of use across manykey features.

Panasonic’s customers receive product lifetime support. We offer various types ofservice contracts. Panasonic has more than 250 qualified Service Engineers acrossEurope, trained to exceptionally high standards. All products benefit from regularmaintenance to ensure a long and trouble-free product life time, Panasonic’sService Manager, Igor Spierenburg, explains why.

With European Union (EU) Medical Device Directive (MDD) certification awarded forseveral different products, Panasonic demonstrates its commitment to servescientific professionals. Read more about the reason why Panasonic was one of thefirst major international companies to be awarded MDD certification in compliancefor a wide range of incubation- and refrigeration products in 2011.

The Panasonic Biomedical Journal is a perfect combination of interesting articles,and a complete, but compact, catalogue with all specifications of Panasonic’sproducts. After reading this magazine, you can keep it for reference to thespecification pages, display it on the coffee table for everyone to delve into, or passit on directly to a colleague to read. Enjoy reading!

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Panasonic MDF-U700VX VIP Dual Cool -86ºCfreezers bring peace of mind at The PirbrightInstitute

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T H E P I R B R I G H T I N S T I T U T E

Panasonic MDF-U700VX VIP Dual Cool -86ºC freezers

bring peace of mind at The Pirbright Institute

”Panasonic’s flexibility and personal service ensured a smooth operation”Miriam Windsor, Research Services Group

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The Pirbright Institute is a world leading centre of excellence inresearch and surveillance of animal viruses and zoonotic diseases.First established 100 years ago, as a cattle testing station to combatTuberculosis, it now plays a vital role in the investigation andcontrol of animal diseases with serious economic and public healthimplications. As the only specialist animal pathogen facility in theUnited Kingdom (UK), its work is critical both nationally andinternationally. With the importance of its work and specialistexpertise growing daily, the Institute is undergoing a majorredevelopment of its two main research sites. Having benefitted inthe past from a long standing relationship with Panasonic, theInstitute turned to us to help equip a new high containmentlaboratory built at its Main Campus in Surrey. With the purchase of30 Panasonic MDF-U700VX-PE VIP Dual Cool -86ºC freezers, theInstitute has already seen improvements in sample security,workflow and resource efficiency within its new high containmentfacility.


The Pirbright Institute forms part of theUK Government’s Biotechnology andBiological Sciences Research Council(BBSRC). It carries out essential researchinto infectious diseases that pose asignificant threat to agriculture and/orpublic health. This research helpsidentify disease control and eradicationstrategies, new diagnostic tests andtreatments. It carries out surveillanceactivities on general animal health anddisease movement in the UK and alsoprovides National and InternationalReference Laboratories for ten exoticviral diseases of livestock.

With significant financial investmentfrom the BBSRC, a major phasedredevelopment of both of its researchsites at Pirbright in Surrey and Comptonin Berkshire is underway. Thetransformation will make it the mostadvanced institute in the world forfundamental and applied research onsome of the world’s most devastatingviruses of farmed animals. A state-of-the-art, high containment (Level 4)laboratory complex at the PirbrightMain Campus in Surrey has just been

completed as the first part of theredevelopment. Equipment for thelaboratory was sourced by its ResearchServices Group, led by Miriam Windsor,in consultation with the scientific staff.

“Our new high containment lab enables150 scientists and support staff toundertake research on highlycontagious viruses including Foot-and-Mouth Disease, Swine Fever and highlypathogenic Avian Influenza viruses,”said Miriam. “Equipment security andreliability are our top priorities. Dealingwith pathogenic biological materialmeans we never compromise on safety.Whilst the decision making process wassubject to tender, we chose Panasonicequipment on the basis of the uniquecapabilities of the Panasonic MDF-U700VX-PE VIP Dual Cool -86ºCfreezers and the reliability andlongevity of our previous Panasonicequipment.”

Deciding on Dual Cooling Panasonic’s MDF-U700VX-PE VIP DualCool -86ºC freezers feature a uniqueDual Cooling System, designed to store


valuable biological samples securely. Twoindependent refrigeration systems provide a reliable -86°C ultra-low temperature storage environment.Should an unexpected failure occur in one coolingcircuit, the other maintains the freezer in the -70°Crange until service can be arranged.

“We were particularly impressed with Panasonic’s DualCooling System and it was the biggest factor in ourpurchasing decision,” added Miriam. “It is imperativethat our samples are safely stored. We hold the worldreference collections of some biological materials. Wewould have an extremely limited amount of time torelocate our samples if a freezer failed. That meansjust hours - even at night. In addition, working withinthe highest security levels (Levels 4 and 5), meansthat there is a long, drawn-out process to rectify thiskind of situation. With the reassurance provided byDual Cooling, we know that if one compressor did fail,we would have more time to take appropriate action.Although so far, we’ve had no problems whatsoever.No other manufacturer offers this kind of advancedsystem assurance.”

Arun Parmar, Panasonic’s UK Sales Manager, explainedhow evolving customer needs have drivendevelopment of Panasonic’s Dual Cooling System.

“Many of our customers’ samples are extremelyvaluable, either scientifically, commercially orhistorically, and some are even irreplaceable. Forexample, they may be from a critical clinical trial,represent many years of scientific research, or theycould be pathogenic in nature, as in the case of ThePirbright Institute.” he said. “It is essential that weensure our freezers provide a safe environment forthese samples. Reliability is critical. In addition, theprocessing of these samples has become moreexpensive. If a freezer goes down, the implicationsare becoming much more significant. AlthoughPanasonic products are well known for reliability, ourDual Cooling System was developed to make sureextra capacity is available to cover any eventuality.”

Long term visionLong term product reliability was another key factorin The Pirbirght Institute’s choice.

“We have a long standing relationship with Panasonic and have used their products withabsolutely no problems for many,many years,” said Miriam. “Bycontrast, some of the products madeby other manufacturers have failedwhilst still under warranty! Even our‘ancient’ Sanyo freezers have neverbroken down. The long termperformance of Panasonic’s productswas another important decidingfactor for us.”

As well as ensuring that its productsdeliver long term performance,Panasonic strives to build long term

business relationships with the aim to grow anddevelop alongside its customers.

“Our customers evolve and their needs change asscience and technology advance. Panasonic prioritisesbuilding long-lasting, two-way relationships with itscustomers. We believe that providing a strongknowledge base and continuity is the only way toprovide effective solutions that meet customer needs.And continual dialogue with our customers forms thebasis for advancing our technology and product line-up,” remarked Arun. “As a company, we have enjoyeda good relationship with various departments of ThePirbirght Institute for many years. We have a clearunderstanding of their needs.”

Delivering performance in a dynamicenvironmentThe Pirbright Institute is a highly dynamic workenvironment. Samples brought into the Institute canarrive at any time of the day or night and fromanywhere in the world. The number and volume of

samples requiring freezingcan vary widely at any giventime. The energy-savingcapacity of the PanasonicMDF-U700VX-PE VIP Dual Cool-86ºC freezers is veryeffective in this instance. TheDual Cooling System’s ECOmode is an industry first. Thetwo independent refrigerationsystems can run inoverlapping cycles tominimise energyconsumption, whilst

The state-of-the-art, high containment (Level 4) laboratory complex at thePirbright Main Campus enables 150 scientists and support staff toundertake research on highly contagious viruses including Foot-and-MouthDisease, Swine Fever and highly pathogenic Avian Influenza viruses.


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maintaining the highest levels of performance. The facility is effectively staffed 24-hours a day. Inaddition, the staff present range in a variety ofspecialisms and work patterns. Security was a specificissue for the Institute, due to its workflows and thevolumes and pathogenic nature of samples.

Smooth installation One important challenge that the Instituteexperienced in equipping the new high containmentlaboratory was connected to the removal of oldfreezers. This proved less simple than it might sound.Old freezers had to be decommissioned, requiring fulldecontamination before removal. Only one old freezercould be decommissioned at a time, which meant thatthe new Panasonic MDF-U700VX-PE VIP Dual Cool -86ºC freezers could only be installed andcommissioned gradually. Panasonic arranged andmanaged the entire process on behalf of the Institute.

“Panasonic’s flexibility and personal service ensured asmooth operation,” added Miriam.

Significant savingsNow installed and operational, the Institute’s 30 MDF-U700VX-PE VIP Dual Cool -86ºC freezers arealready bringing significant results.

“The Panasonic Dual Cooling freezers have savedspace. They are taller and have a bigger internalcapacity that enables us to fit more samples in,” saidMiriam. “We are also already seeing savings in energy

use and we have not had any emergency call-outs.Overall, these benefits save substantial operationalcosts. Panasonic products really seem to be designedto directly solve problems that our scientistsencounter.”

MDF-U700VX-PE VIP Dual Cool -86ºC freezers featurePanasonic’s patented VIP technology - a revolutionaryvacuum insulation cabinet construction that reduceswall thickness by approximately one half andachieves up to 30% more storage capacity thanconventionally-insulated freezers, without increasingits footprint.

Strong service and supportPreventative maintenance of Panasonic equipmentthrough a service agreement is an increasinglypopular option. The Institute is in the process ofsetting up a service contract with Panasonic forregular maintenance of its Panasonic Dual Coolfreezers and other Panasonic products.

“Alongside a solid knowledge base and continuity,long term customer support through effective serviceprovision is an increasingly important element in oursuccess,” said Arun.

Looking aheadThe Institute has now begun its second phase ofredevelopment, which will include new containmentLevel 2 laboratories. Due for completion in 2016,these laboratories will accommodate 90 scientistsworking on viruses that do not require highcontainment. A new Biological Resources Facility forin-vivo work at various levels of containment is alsoplanned for completion in 2018. Panasonic looksforward to the opportunity to support The PirbrightInstitute with its future developments.

The Panasonic Dual Cooling freezers have saved space. They are taller andhave a bigger internal capacity that enables us to fit more samples in.

Arun Parmar, Panasonic’s UK Sales Manager: “Many of our customers’samples are extremely valuable, or they could be pathogenic in nature, as inthe case of The Pirbright Institute.”


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Panasonic Dual Cool Freezers The industry’s safest ultra-low

Ultimate security is critical for extremely valuable samples, such as those in the

pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector, research institutes or blood and tissue banks.

Freezer failure requires swift, effective action to transfer precious samples to a safe,

ultra-low temperature environment – often within a matter of hours, even if a failure

occurs at night. Any failure, therefore, significantly increases the risk of losing a unique,

irreplaceable or potentially life-saving collection of samples. This could halt promising

research, delay medical treatments or simply cause substantial financial losses, as well as

an administrative nightmare. Panasonic developed Dual Cooling technology specifically

to greatly reduce this risk.

Our advanced Dual Cool freezersprovide an unparalleled level of safetyand added peace of mind through theuse of two independent refrigerationsystems that reliably maintain anultra-low temperature environment,even if an unexpected failure shouldoccur in one cooling circuit.

Panasonic developed Dual Coolingtechnology more than five years ago.The world’s first Dual Cool freezer –Panasonic’s MDF-U500VX – waslaunched in 2010. Following itssuccess, the larger volume MDF-U700VX VIP Dual Cool -86ºCFreezer was first introduced in 2011.Since then, customers with samplesthat are valuable, irreplaceable,potentially life-saving or havepathogenic implications, such asthose stored at The Pirbright Institute,have benefitted from the addedassurance, capacity and advancedfeatures of Dual Cool freezers.

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D U A L C O O L F R E E Z E R S

temperature storage solution

Unparalleled performance Dual Cooling technology differssignificantly from conventionalcascade refrigeration technology infundamental design and operation.In Dual Cool systems, twoindependent refrigeration systemsprovide a reliable -86ºC ultra-lowtemperature environment. Shouldan unexpected failure occur in onecooling circuit, the other canmaintain the freezer in the -70ºCrange until service can be arranged.This level of ultra-low temperatureback-up cannot be achieved byconventional cascade systems. The unique functionality of DualCooling is achieved through theuse of two, completelyindependent, auto-cascade systems– the compressors, evaporators and

cooling fans of the two systemsoperate separately from each other.Two efficient evaporator circuitssurround the interior chamber in astrategically-designed arrangementto ensure the highest levels oftemperature uniformity with eitherone or both of the refrigerationsystems functioning.

The accurate ultra-lowtemperatures within Dual Coolfreezers are managed andmonitored by an integratedmicroprocessor controller,complete with a comprehensivealarm system and diagnosticfunctions. Freezer status andcontrol is accessible via the LCDinformation centre, which providesa clear overview of freezerconditions and straightforwardoperation for changing of settingsand parameters. In the unlikelyevent of a problem occurring, clearmessages display the issue, so thatoperators can contact their localPanasonic Service Team and explainprecisely what has happened. Thisenables our Service Technicians to

either guide the user through howto proceed, or identify when anengineer might need to visit andindicate which repair componentsmight be required.

Built to lastAs with all Panasonic products,Dual Cool freezers are designed toensure optimal reliability, longevityand efficiency. Panasonic designedCool Safe® compressors employinnovative refrigerant feedback

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Application

> For laboratories active in culture of: StemCells, Cord Blood, T-Cells, Engineered Tissue, Organs, Vaccines, Bone Marrow,Hybridomas, Lymphocytes, Cancer Cells,Clinical Specimens, Fibroblasts, Ova, Sperm.

> Storage in BSL-3/4 or Highly Secured Labs.

Sample or Laboratory Characteristics

> For samples that are highly sensitive to temperature fluctuations or uneven temperature distribution within the freezer.

> Valuable samples.> Irreplaceable samples.> Longitudinal studies and on-going research.> Restricted access laboratories where serviceability is limited.

Benefit of Dual Cool freezers

> Dual Cool technology greatly extends thecritical time necessary to react in the eventof a mechanical failure.

> Enhanced temperature uniformity,top-to-bottom, front-to-back, assures sample stability at all inventory locations.

Relevant applications

Important questions to considerwith conventional freezers

What measures do I have in place if myfreezer fails?

Do I have all of the necessary alarms andremote monitoring systems in place toalert me if my freezer fails outside ofworking hours?

How quickly can someone get to thefreezer to move samples if the freezerfails overnight, on the weekend or during theholidays?

Do I have a spare freezer with enoughcapacity to transfer all of my samples intoif my freezer fails? Will this sparefreezer definitely be empty and ready touse at any time?

What would be the consequences if mysamples were lost or no longer viable dueto a freezer failure?


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processes to reduce compressortemperature, extending compressorlife and minimising heat output.The freezers feature a vacuum-release port, which creates smoothdoor opening in environmentswhere regular access is requiredensuring there is no need to putexcessive pressure on the door andhandle of the freezer.

Minimal footprintPanasonic’s patented VIP PLUStechnology has resulted in arevolutionary vacuum insulationcabinet construction that reduceswall thickness by approximatelyone half and achieves up to 30%more storage capacity in Dual Coolfreezers than in conventionally-

insulated freezers of equal size. Aswell as allowing a smallerinstallation space in the laboratory,VIP PLUS contributes to the overallenergy efficiency of the freezers

due to the low thermalconductivity of the insulation.

Dual Cool freezers can be set toNormal or ECO mode operation,depending on the requirementsof the user. A unique, intelligentECO mode overlaps refrigeration

system cycles to significantlyreduce energy consumption,

whilst maintaining optimuminterior uniformity from top-to-bottom and front-to-back for theprotection of high valuematerials. The microprocessorcontroller constantly monitorsthe load status of the freezer tooptimise the operation of thetwo compressors and minimiseenergy use, whilst protecting

valuable samples. ECO mode isrecommended for 90-95% ofapplications, whilst normal mode

maintains the most repeatable,cycling wave form for the strictestof GMP applications.

Unsurpassed protectionFor complete protection ofsamples, many customers opt for acombination of Dual Cool freezerswith optional Liquid Nitrogen orLiquid CO2 back-up system, in caseof a power failure. This offerscomplete and unsurpassedprotection for samples under anycircumstances. Multiple accessports within the Dual Cool freezerspermit insertion of independentprobes for temperature monitoring,instrumentation or back-upinjectors.

Panasonic’s MDF-U700VX Dual Cool -86ºC Freezer is certified as aClass IIa Medical Device accordingto the European Union (EU) MedicalDevice Directives 93/42/EEC &2007/47/EC.

With performance and reliabilitythat is second to none, PanasonicVIP Dual Cool freezers have beenwelcomed by a number ofprestigious research sites, such asThe Pirbright Institute, as well aspharmaceutical and biotechcompanies, leading universitiesand across the life science market.When sample security and peace ofmind are of paramount importance,put your trust in Panasonic VIPDual Cool ultra-low temperaturefreezers.

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What it does

Two independent refrigeration systems operatetogether or individually, depending on loading andoperating conditions.

Two independent refrigeration systems running inoverlapping cycles.

Transfers energy from the refrigeration system withminimal heat output.

Combines high-efficiency vacuum panels withconventional polyurethane structural foam andbarrier film into a high-tech wall assembly.

Combines all control, alarm, monitoring and datamanagement functions into a single door-mountedsystem controller.

Robust cabinet design with high-strength lockable door latches and doors, insulated innerdoors, adjustable shelves and vacuum release port.

Why it is important

If one refrigeration system fails, the other canmaintain the freezer in the -70ºC range.

ECO mode optimises run time and minimises energy costs whilst maintaining optimal performance.

Maintains optimum condenser air flow andeliminates the need for an air filter, as well as theassociated cleaning and maintenance.

Increases interior volume within conventionaldimensions offering more storage capacityper m² of occupied floor space.

High visibility LCD display provides a convenientuser interface to set points, current and previoustemperature status, alarm parameters, internaldiagnostics, communications and security.

Simplifies installation and operation. Exceptional durability under demanding conditions in busy laboratory environments.

Feature

-86ºC Dual Cool RefrigerationTechnology

ECO Mode Performance

Filterless Condenser Design

Patented VIP PLUSVacuum Insulation Panels

Integrated Graphical LCDControl Centre

Enhanced Cabinet Construction


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Laboratory scientists face an ever-increasing array

of challenges. Alongside the critical need to

maintain highly specific optimal incubation

conditions and ensure biosecurity, they contend with

continual demands to improve efficiency and reach

new levels of cell culture productivity. Panasonic’s

new MCO-170AIC CO2 incubator series creates a

brand new standard by combining exceptional

reliability and performance with significant ease-of-

use across many key features. Amongst other

benefits, the MCO-170AIC CO2 incubators provide

up to 25% more space for tissue cultures¹ and

require 80% less cleaning time².

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Panasonic developed the MCO-170AIC CO2 incubatorseries in response to customer requests. The startingpoint for Panasonic’s Design Engineers was to developan incubator with an interior that was much easier toclean³, but the resultant product takes ease-of-use to anew dimension. The MCO-170AIC CO2 incubators,which replace the Panasonic’s MCO-19AIC CO2incubator series, provide exceptional productivity andperformance. First introduced in Europe in May 2014,the MCO-170AIC CO2 incubators include three modelsthat share core technology and specifications, withvarious special features as required. A full range ofaccessories is also already available for the incubatorseries.

“Panasonic’s incubators are well known within theglobal scientific community for delivering exceptionalperformance, the highest levels of precision, securityand long-term reliability, and the new MCO-170AICCO2 incubator series does not deviate from thisincredibly high standard,” said Jacqueline van derZijden-Anusic, Panasonic’s Product Manager forEurope. “However, laboratory scientists arediscovering the significant additional advantagesoffered by its greatly enhanced ease-of-use and theopportunities it provides to improve their workefficiency.”

Extra space Key to the superiority of the MCO-170AIC CO2incubators are their simple design and advancedintegrated construction. With just five components inthe interior chamber, contamination risks are greatlyreduced. The MCO-170AIC CO2 incubator series has aninternal capacity of 165 litres. Additional space forwider shelves has been created by fully-integratedshelf supports that hold the shelves securely in place.Overall, the series provides capacity for up to 25%more culture vessels2. The integrated shelf supportshave fully-rounded, easy-to-clean corners, which not


• MCO-170AIC–PEPanasonic’s standard MCO-170AIC CO2 incubatormodel;

• MCO-170AICUV–PEincorporating SafeCell® UV - a special, longer-life, UV lamp that provides continuousbackground contamination control in combinationwith the standard inCu saFe® copper-enrichedstainless steel interior; and

• MCO-170AICUVH-PEincluding, as standard, SafeCell® UV andPanasonic’s H2O2 vapour sterilisation.

only reduces the risk of contamination further, butsaves significant amounts of time in cleaning.

Additional space-saving capacity is provided byexterior design elements - The MCO-170AIC CO2incubators are designed for stacking. With one unitpositioned on top of another, interior volume can bedoubled without the need for additional floor space.For easier mobility of stacked installations, anoptional roller base is available.

Precise controlWithin the incubator, each and every cell ismaintained under ideal conditions for optimal growth.The MCO-170AIC CO2 incubator series supports areliable, stable cell culture environment across allshelf positions with precise control of CO2concentration and temperature. Panasonic’s DirectHeat and Air Jacket system provides high precisiontemperature control for advanced uniformity andrapid recovery after door opening. In this system, afan gently circulates the incubator air in the interiorchamber ensuring that conditions are the same ateach shelf, regardless of their position. PID control ofCO2 and temperature guarantees exceptionalperformance and optimal results. Dual IR CO2 sensors

Jacqueline van der Zijden-Anusic, Panasonic’s Product Manager for Europe

minimise the effect of temperature and humiditychanges during- and after door-opening, providingoutstanding CO2 control and fast recovery. The pump-less CO2 sensors have no moving parts, which reducesvibrations and the risk of breakdown. In addition, theseries features improved insulation performance,which minimises the impact of ambient temperatures,ensures fast recovery after door opening and reducesrunning costs2.

Optimum protectionInside the MCO-170AIC CO2 incubators, a number ofadvanced systems provide continuous backgroundcontamination control to ensure protection forcultures. The inCu saFe® copper-enriched stainlesssteel interior protects cell cultures by eliminatingsurface contamination sources and mitigating theimpact of airborne contaminants. InCu saFe®leverages the benefits of copper (resistance) andstainless steel (resistance to corrosion and durability).

Incorporating a longer-life, ozone-free, SafeCell® UVlamp, continued contamination control of chamber airand water in the water pan is possible with theMCO-170AICUV-PE model. Laboratory scientists havewelcomed the significantly extended time betweencleaning that can be achieved with the SafeCell® UVlamp. With the MCO-170AICUVH-PE model, rapidsterilisation can be achieved with Panasonic’s H2O2vapour sterilisation cycle, which reduces downtime toless than three hours for complete, validatabledecontamination. All these features not only preventloss of valuable or irreplaceable cell cultures, butenhance productivity measurably. In addition, thenew, easy-to-clean incubator interior saves valuabletime in cleaning and reduces the risk ofcontamination.

Added securityAlongside optimal culture protection, the MCO-170AICCO2 incubator series includes opportunities for addedsecurity with an electric door lock (password-controlled), featured as standard in the


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MCO-170AICUVH-PE model. This provides enhancedsecurity for cell cultures and their environment andensures that valuable cell lines are only accessed byauthorised personnel. The password-controlledelectric door lock adds convenience for authorisedlaboratory scientists, as there is no need for anadditional key or security device.

Enhanced data monitoringClear information on incubator status is provided bythe MCO-170AIC CO2 incubator’s new, user-friendly,full-colour, LCD touch screen. It enables easy accessto controller functions for fast convenient set up,even when wearing gloves.

Alongside this, data can be conveniently transferredfrom the incubator to a PC via a USB memory stick,using the MCO-170AIC CO2 incubator’s built-in USBport. This helps optimise cell culture protocols andsupports adherence to standard operatingprocedures. Logged parameters include chambertemperature, CO2-level, open door status and alarmactivities.

Performance and ease of use that translates intoimproved productivityThe innovative and unique combination of features ofPanasonic’s MCO-170AIC CO2 incubator series deliversexceptional results and enhanced productivity.

“Through savings in cleaning time, operation andincreased shelf space, laboratory scientists canachieve improvements in productivity throughenhanced work flows and resource efficiency,” addedJacqueline. “In addition, the MCO-170AIC CO2incubator series offers wide-ranging suitability forapplication in research-, diagnostics- and productionenvironments. It elevates the capabilities of CO2incubation to a new level.”

References:1. The MCO-170AIC CO2 incubators can accommodate 25% more 90mm dishes per shelf compared to previousPanasonic 170 litre CO2 incubators.

2. Compared to previous Panasonic 170 litre CO2 incubators.3. See video available at: http://www.biomedical.panasonic.eu/mco170aic

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V E R T E X T E C H N I C S


Panasonic’s Partners in Europe

SpainPanasonic delivers its products and services

throughout Europe, in some countries, through

partnership with distributors. These partnerships

not only provide access to our products and services

for customers in selected territories, but play an

important role in building Panasonic’s presence in

these countries. They form an important part of our

strategy in Northern-, Southern- and Eastern Europe,

in particular. Vertex Technics is Panasonic’s

distributor in Spain. Vicenç Garcia Guasch, Owner,

and Celestino Gil, Biotechnology Business Unit

Manager at the company, explained what Panasonic

brings to the Spanish market and what it’s like to

work for Panasonic as a European partner.

Founded 21 years ago, Vertex Technics markets,distributes and installs equipment for laboratoryresearch, and is the second largest scientificequipment sales organisation in Spain. Vertex is theface of Panasonic in Spain, and provides a full range ofPanasonic products and services to Spanishcustomers. Sharing Panasonic’s core values ofdedicated partnership, high quality and innovativesolutions and service, Vertex Technics is the perfectambassador for Panasonic. The company hasestablished an outstanding reputation and is highlyregarded by the scientific community across thecountry. It has also contributed to advancing scientificinnovation and technology in Spain through itsreliable supply and service.

Vicenç Garcia Guasch founded Vertex Technicstogether with Josep Salvans in 1993. They establishedthe organisation with a burning ambition to make

state-of-the art medicalequipment, such asPanasonic’s pioneeringtechnology, more widelyavailable to Spanishcustomers. They built theorganisation from scratch,using a focused strategy toensure solid development.Providing a supportive andprofessional servicealongside Panasonic’s highquality products andtechnology, Vertex Technicsnow has almost 50 staff andmany satisfied customers in Spain.

“After I studied engineering and gained a MastersDegree in Business Administration, I worked for many

Vicenç Garcia Guasch, Owner of Vertex Technics

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years in international distribution before establishingVertex. The combination of my experience ininternational distribution and Josep’s experience infinance, gave us a strong competitive edge. Critically,we have an excellent, collaborative relationship andshare the goal of becoming an important player inhelping to build Spain’s growing analytical andbiotechnological markets,” said Vicenç. “We developeddistributorship agreements with strong companiesthat offered high quality products and excellenceservices. Spain’s scientific community quicklyrecognised Panasonic as a provider of the ultimatestate-of-the-art technology. It was the perfectopportunity to bring these products to the scientificexperts who wanted them.”

Vertex Technics now serves customers across thewhole of Spain with a comprehensive range oftechnologies, products and supportive services. Its keycustomers include include Scientific Park, inBarcelona, The Clinical Hospital of the University ofNavarra, in Pamplona and The Basque Biobank forResearch-OEHUN. Building such a successful businesshas, however, proved challenging at times, as Vicençexplained:“It was quite difficult to find solid companies thatoffered high quality products aligned with ourexceptional standards,” he said. “In this respect,Panasonic provided a welcome fit. It was also achallenge to find good personnel for our organisation.We introduced a constant training programme toensure that our sales and service staff areknowledgeable in every aspect of the products weoffer. These elements have been key, along with ahighly-motivated team, to support our continualoperation and growth; even in recent, economically-adverse periods.”

Matched to market needsPanasonic’s products provide a good match to theneeds of customers in Spain, who are increasingly

looking for cleaner, safer, more energy-efficientsolutions that utilise faster, safer protocols.

“Advanced products, such as Panasonic’s MCO-170AICCO2 incubator series, provide enhanced ease-of-useand improved work efficiency for our customers,”added Celestino. “And with constant innovation fromPanasonic bringing new technological capabilities, weanticipate that the growing Panasonic product rangewill continue to create new opportunities for VertexTechnics and also the Spanish scientific community.

“In the highly competitive market of ultra lowtemperature freezers, we are strongly promoting theVIP Eco Line,” he added. “Considering the notabletechnological advantages of our equipment, energysavings and less environmental impact, we anticipategood sales results - even more now since thepublication of the new European Normative (UE 517/2014) that controls and limits HFC (Hydro-Fluorocarbon) refrigerant gasses.”

Vertex Technics has created its own applicationlaboratory that helps customers find products andprotocols to solve application-specific issues.

In addition, Vertex Technics provides a full serviceoffer for Panasonic products. Its dedicated servicestaff is also continually trained to enable them to stayup-to-date with any product developments.

Perfect partnershipOpportunities for two-way dialogue with Panasoniccontribute to better aligned products and services.

“We work together with Panasonic in an open,collaborative way, which enables us and them to focuson staying close to the market,” remarked Celestino.“Josep Gómez, Commercial Manager at Vertex, and Ifirst initiated collaboration with Panasonic more than20 years ago. We can explain any issues or concernsand these are relayed to central Panasonic teams.Before long, a solution is implemented!”

“Our successful strategic alliance is built on sharedvalues, trust, a cross functional vision and continualcommunication. Right from the start, our partnershiphas proved highly successful,” concluded Vicenç. “Ourcollaboration capitalises on the particular strengths ofeach company –Panasonic’s world-class, innovativeproducts and technological expertise and VertexTechnics' extensive local- and technical knowledge andits well-established position within Spain’s scientificcommunity. We have formed a great relationship withPanasonic built on trust, transparency and clarity. The alliance contributes towards shaping the future ofscience in Spain.”

With ongoing growth, the Headquarters of VertexTechnics has recently moved to a new building withgreater capacity and facilities at:C/Comercio 12 08902 L’Hospitalet de Llobregat Barcelona, Spainwww.vertex.es

”the growing Panasonicproduct range will continue tocreate new opportunities forVertex Technics and also theSpanish scientific community”

Headquarters of Vertex Technics

I N S T I T U T E O F M O L E C U L A R B I O L O G Y

Employing 160 people, including some of the world’sleading scientific experts in bioinformatics,cytometry, histology, high-end microscopy, micro-array analysis and next generation DNA sequencing,the IMB is housed in a state-of-the-art laboratorycomplex, equipped with cutting-edge technologies.With top performance, sustainability and reducedoperational costs amongst its priorities, the IMB choseto equip its core facilities with Panasonic’s ultra-lowtemperature -86ºC and -150ºC freezers, both withwater-cooled condensers.

The IMB’s research involves a wide variety of differenttypes of biological materials, including human cell

lines, tissue samples andhuman protein clones. Allthese need to be stored atultra-low temperatures,before nucleic acids andproteins are extracted forfurther research. With suchcrucial medical and researchapplications, the IMB requiredfreezers that offered thehighest levels of performanceand reliability to securely storethese valuable, oftenirreplaceable samples. Thefacilities of the IMB werespecifically-designed to minimiseenergy consumption and saveresources. With this in mind,wherever possible, equipment suchas freezers, centrifuges, lasersystems and sterile work benches, arewater-cooled, rather than relying ontraditional air-cooling, therefore, reducingcosts and enhancing efficiency. Equipmentuse is optimised further by sharing resourcesamongst multiple users from different researchgroups.

The IMB selected 25 Panasonic MDF-U74V -86ºC ultra-low temperature freezers and four PanasonicMDF-C2156VAN -150ºC Cryogenic freezers. Allfreezers were equipped with a water-cooled condenseroption and utilise the IBM’s central water-cooling


Panasonic water-cooled ultra-low temperature freezers bring significant savings to the Institute of Molecular Biology

The Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) is a centre of excellence in life

sciences located in Mainz, Germany. It carries out academic research into

developmental biology, epigenetics and DNA-repair towards deepening our

understanding of how we develop, adapt to our environment, age and develop

diseases, such as cancer. Its work is acknowledged globally.


system. The 728-litre, space-saving, -86ºC ultra-low temperature

freezers with improved energyefficiency are used to hold acollection of more than25,000 different humanprotein-coding clones,whilst the large capacity(231 litres) -150ºCCryogenic freezers store alarge number of human celllines, tumour cell lines andtissue samples.

“What we really love about thePanasonic freezers is that they

provide a very stable, constantenvironment with no temperature

fluctuation,” said Dr. Korn, formerDirector of Core Facilities and

Technology at the IMB1. “The insulatedinner doors reduce temperature

change when the freezer is openedand there is enough space for

large boxes. A wide choice ofshelving arrangementsprovides the flexibility toaccommodate the storageneeds of our differentresearch groups. Thefreezers are very easy tooperate and we like thefact that the main powerswitch is on the side.This means there is nodanger of a unit beingturned off accidentally –a recognised hazard ifthis switch is placed onthe front panel.”

Advanced performanceand reliability

Panasonic’s VIP insulationsignificantly reduces the

overall footprint and maximisesthe energy efficiency of the

freezers compared to freezers withconventional insulation, whilst

providing excellent temperatureuniformity.

Panasonic’s MDF-C2156VAN -150ºC freezers feature aspecially-designed cascade refrigeration system withCool Safe® compressors. These application-specificcompressors employ innovative refrigerant feedbackprocesses to rapidly reduce compressor temperature,minimise heat output and extend compressor lifetime,

thereby increasing the durability of the freezers.Temperatures within the freezers are extremelyuniform.

Seamless integration into an energy-savingsystemMany of Panasonic’s ultra-low temperature freezersfeature an advanced new capillary tube heatexchanger, which significantly increases overallefficiency. By optimising the available heat exchangeareas, system reliability is also increased and energyconsumption is cut. In addition, some models can besupplied with an optional water-cooled condenser thatenables laboratories with a chilled re-circulating watersystem, like the IMB, to reduce their requirement forair conditioning within the freezer facility, re-use heatenergy elsewhere and achieve even greater savings.

The process of achieving ultra-low temperaturesrequires a lot of heat exchange at various stages ofrefrigeration. The condenser, which is where hot, highpressure, refrigerant gas is cooled to the point that itbecomes a liquid, is the most intensive component inthe heat exchange equation. In an air-cooled ultra-lowtemperature freezer, all of the heat is then releasedinto the surrounding air. This heat energy is lost tothe environment and in most cases, has to beremoved from the building using air conditioning,which requires input of a lot of additional energy. Ifthe air conditioning system fails for any reason, theroom could potentially heat up relatively quickly.

Panasonic’s water-cooled ultra-low temperaturefreezers incorporate a double plate heat-exchangerthat maximises heat energy transfer from therefrigerant to a closed water circuit. As water is moreefficient than air at removing heat, the compressorefficiency is improved, meaning that the powerconsumption of a water-cooled ultra-low temperaturefreezer can be reduced by 15-20% compared to anequivalent air-cooled model. As heat is removedthrough the water, there are much lower demands onthe air conditioning system, resulting in additionalsavings. The energy removed by the water coolingsystem has the potential for use for other purposes

”With less heat dissipated in the freezer room, onlyventilation is needed, rather than air-conditioning, which not only requires energy but wastes heat”

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within the facility, such as heating water for hand-washing, or heating the building, reducing site-wideenergy costs. As well as the environmental andfinancial benefits, a water-cooled system can alsoimprove freezer performance and sample protection.The greater cooling capacity of water leads to areduction in pull-down time by up to 40%, meaningfaster temperature recovery after door-opening andimproved sample security. Should the air conditioningsystem in the freezer room fail, the room will heat upless quickly, as less heat is being released into theroom, helping to maintain freezer operation andprotect samples.

“With less heat dissipated in the freezer room, onlyventilation is needed, rather than air-conditioning,which not only requires energy but wastes heat. Water is circulated at 18ºC and leaves the freezers at 23–24ºC. However, this heat energy is not wasted, asthe warmed water is used to contribute to the centralheating for the whole building,” explained Dr. Korn1.“With more than 100 instruments throughout the IMBconnected to the water-cooling system, only a veryfew laboratories and measurement rooms requireactive cooling. Therefore, the IMB is able to reduceenergy costs and benefit the environment.”

The IMB also runs instruments and equipment, suchas freezers, at the limit of capacity to optimiseefficiency. The Panasonic freezers are located togetherin a dedicated area to make use of a centralisedmonitoring and alarm system, which constantlychecks the temperature, power supply and coolingwater for all units.

“Although initially more expensive than equivalentair-cooled freezers, choosing the water-cooledcondenser option enables the IMB to use less energyand make significant savings in the medium and longterm. We believe this is the way to go for the future,”remarked Dr. Korn1. “Installing the freezers was essentially a ‘plug-and-

play’ experience for us - The freezers arrived, theywere hooked up to the cooling water, switched on andthey worked! In the longer term, another importantfactor for us was the high level of service and fullguarantee provided by EWALD InnovationstechnikGmbH, Panasonic’s German Distributor. Panasonic iswell known, not only for the quality and reliability ofits laboratory freezers, but also for building goodcustomer relationships and providing excellenttechnical support.”Panasonic has since introduced a hybrid water-coolingoption for its Eco Series freezers (MDF-DU300H, MDF-DU500VH and MDF-DU700VH). This hybridsystem offers even greater sample security byallowing the freezer to function via an air-cooledcondenser, if for any reason, the water cooling systemfails, therefore, ensuring samples are still protectedunder these exceptional circumstances.

Water-cooling is an ideal solution for any facility witha recirculating, cooled-water circuit, as it not onlyprovides great energy savings and reducedenvironmental impact, but also offers even betterperformance and sample security.

1) Dr. Berhard Korn was Director of Core Facilities and Technology at the IMB until 2012, when the position wastaken over by Dr. Andreas Vonderheit.

The Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) in Mainz, Germany

Ultra-low temperature

freezer

Transport viaphase 2

Plate Heat Exchanger

Water Cooled OptionThe water-cooled condenser optionis available for facilities equippedwith chilled recirculating watersystems. This option utilises thecascade refrigeration design toreuse energy produced by an ultra-low freezer, whilst deliveringadditional energy-savings and highperformance cooling. Ideal formaterial storage in repositories,hospitals, clinics and medicalresearch facilities, the water-cooledsystem provides a range ofbenefits.• Energy efficiency• Cost saving• Re-use of energy• Faster recovery time• Improved sample security

How It WorksPhase 1Heat generated from the freezer compartment is transferred to a water circuit using a plate heat exchanger.

Phase 2Transport the absorbed heat/energy from the freezer.

Phase 3Possibility to re-use heat/energy for other heat/energy demandingsystems.

Watch the video:

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Just like any other apparatus, laboratory equipmentneeds regular maintenance to remain in optimalworking condition. However, in busy workplaces, thisoften gets forgotten or overlooked. It can seemrelatively unimportant, until samples are put at risk.Panasonic has developed a cost effective solution toensure that its products receive the attention theydeserve, whilst minimising the effort required forcustomers. An in-warranty maintenance package fromPanasonic can lengthen the lifespan of equipment andreduce overall lifetime costs. For Panasonic productscovered by extended warranties, a basic essentialmaintenance schedule isavailable at a reduced price.

“Our products areproduced to exceptionallyhigh standards, which iswhat makes them soreliable,” explained IgorSpierenburg, Panasonic’sService Manager for Europe. “Ifthe unit is not used, itscondition would probably lastindefinitely. However,customers buy our productsfor many different purposesand varied demands. Somecustomer applications involvelight ‘duties’ and others willreally utilise them to themaximum. To maintain a highlevel of performance, productsin use require some daily or

frequent attention from the user, as well as a more in-depth check on an annual level, carried out by theexperts on these products - Panasonic’s qualifiedService Engineers.”

Essential careDaily maintenance carried out by users of theproducts might include tasks, such as: scraping iceand cleaning the condenser filter on a medicalfreezer; checking the CO2 concentration and cleaningthe interior on an incubator; replacing the lamps onan environmental test-chamber; or defrosting a cooled

incubator.

“This daily or frequentmaintenance can becompared to the

straightforward tasks thatyou would carry out as a car-

owner to help ensure thatthe car operates at its

best - checking thecar’s tyre pressure

and adding air ifrequired, orcleaning the car’swindows and

mirrors, for example,” addedIgor. “Alongside dailymaintenance, annual checksby a qualified PanasonicService Engineer, who has theexpertise to determine thequality and condition of the

Panasonic service options

Delivering a lifetime of supportIncorporating sophisticated technology, Panasonic’s products are both technically-

advanced and built to last. However, even state-of-the-art equipment benefits from

regular maintenance to ensure a long and trouble-free product lifetime. To ensure its

products operate at peak performance, Panasonic offers a range of preventative

maintenance contract options. Igor Spierenburg has led the management and

development of Panasonic’s service offer in Europe for over ten years. He explains why

regular service and maintenance are so important in performance and how proactive

technical support is embraced as a top priority at Panasonic.

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equipment at that time and the skills to improve thequality if they see a reason for it, will ensure thatcustomers can use their Panasonic equipment for aslong as possible without unexpected failures. This isnever a 100% guarantee, of course, but our engineershave the experience and know-how to keep the qualityof the unit at a level, as though just installed andpowered on from brand new!”

Service beyond screws and softwarePanasonic has more than 250 qualified ServiceEngineers across Europe. These individuals aretrained to exceptionally high standards. Throughintensive ongoing- and modular training schemes,they achieve qualification in various technical andservice aspects, such as First Response andDiagnostics training in Panasonic’s ultra-lowtemperature freezer and incubators, AdvancedCascade Training for Panasonic’s ultra-lowtemperature freezers and Validation Training.Certification in each subject remains valid for twoyears, after which, each engineer must re-qualify.Panasonic ensures that all its Service Engineersremain up-to-date on the newest techniques throughtraining and testing courses in Europe and withPanasonic’s engineers, in Japan. Next year, an e-learning training platform will be introduced toenhance training of the Service Engineers evenfurther. Each qualified engineer carries anidentification card that clearly explains who they areand what their specific qualifications are. Panasonicalso cultivates a holistic approach to technicalsupport.

“We say that technical support is an attitude, not adepartment,” said Igor. “It means our ServiceEngineers are not only qualified, but dedicated toensuring that customers get the optimal benefit fromtheir Panasonic products. Their passion for innovationgoes beyond the technical features of our products to

cover how they integrate into the laboratoryenvironment.”

Flexible service packagesPanasonic has developed a number of servicepackages to meet any demand of the customer withclear content and fair pricing. Customers can getinformation on price and arrange their package ofchoice through local Panasonic Sales Representativesor online. Even in the event that the Service Engineercannot repair the unit immediately, there areopportunities for back-up equipment to be sent to thecustomer until the repaired unit is available.

Panasonic’s service package options include:• WARRANTY PLUSDesigned for customers who wish to keep theirequipment in optimum condition during its warrantyperiod, at an affordable price. Minor problems, whichmay not be noticed by the user, can be rectifiedbefore they become significant. This helps to ensure along and trouble-free product lifetime.

•PREMIUMIdeal for equipment that is outside its initial warrantyperiod and subject to average use. It offers onePreventative Maintenance visit each year and includesmore extensive testing. Whilst the cost of any repairthat is necessary is excluded, all parts, labour andtravel are at discounted rates.

•EXCLUSIVEFor customers who like to budget without the worryof unforeseen costs. In addition to the benefits of thePremium option, this contract provides all parts,labour and travel associated with any breakdownsduring the year (excluding consumables, misuse ormistreatment).

“We believe that it is our role to educate and supportour customers to get the best out of our equipmentand with a range of maintenance packages to choosefrom, we can increase the customers peace of mind,”said Igor.

ValidationBecause many key component parts used in Panasonicproducts are designed and built by us, we offer themost precise and in-depth validation resources

specific to Panasonic laboratory products.Panasonic provides comprehensive expertise inlaboratory equipment to meet your exactcompliance needs. Panasonic validationsystems employ advanced technology coupledwith the latest trends to insure compliance with

accurate and time efficient completion.

Prevention is better than cureWhat could happen if a customer doesn’t take on anannual maintenance on equipment?

“The first years the unit would most likely operate asusual and there would be nothing to worry about, ifdaily maintenance is still carried out by the end-user,


Contract options

Annual Preventative Maintenance Visit 4

4 4

Telephone Technical Support 4

4 4

(normal working week)

Travel Preventative Maintenance visit 4

4 4

Labour Preventative Maintenance visit 4

4 4

Discount for multiple units 4

4 4

Calibration check Temp 4

4 4

Calibration check CO2 (if applicable) 4

4 4

Priority response to breakdowns 4

4 4

(Over Non-Contract holders)

Discount on parts (30% off List Price)

4

Discounted labour rates on breakdowns

4

Discounted travel rates on breakdowns

4

Inclusive of breakdown labour

4

Inclusive of breakdown travel

4

Inclusive of breakdown parts

4

Optional Calibration with Certificate Quotation Q

uotation Quotation

Warranty PremiumExclusive

Plus

but deterioration might have already started insidethe system,” explained Igor. “A lot of the componentsin the products are moving parts, which have limitedlife cycle and require replacement or cleaning at somestage. When this is not performed, the system couldstart to operate less optimally and the powerconsumption will increase due to more friction in thesystem. Even electrical components could start tomalfunction, because of the current inside of theelectrical systems. These are allnormal with a mechanicalproduct that has some movingparts. Eventually, the unit couldstop working or work incorrectly,and in biomedical applications,this could result in skewed testresults or even loss of samples.”

“In most cases, the resultantdamage to the samples keptwithin the Panasonic units wouldbe far more expensive than the price of a serviceinspection or service maintenance visit,” Igoremphasized. “We therefore recommend every ownerof a Panasonic Biomedical product to consider anannual maintenance on their equipment to make surethat the best care is in place to protect the samplesinside, as well as the product itself and not to forgetthe environment, because it will prevent anunnecessary increase in power required tocompensate lack of performance.”

Discovery powered by precisionWith a precisely-maintained Panasonic product,customers can achieve optimal results. One example

is from a large university medical centre in TheNetherlands, which currently utilises more than 160pieces of Panasonic equipment under contract. Fromthe moment of taking on the contract up until now(four years), failure rate of equipment at the medicalcentre has dropped by 30%, because of the intenseinvolvement of Panasonic’s dedicated engineers, whocarry out annual maintenance. The Panasonicengineers have optimised the maintenance

programme to fit the individualusage of each specific piece ofequipment, and are, therefore,able to offer optimal support,as well as learning more aboutthe use of the equipment insuch an application.

Aligned with customerneedsPreventative Maintenance ofPanasonic equipment through

a service agreement is becoming increasingly popular.Panasonic strives to continually evolve its serviceoffer alongside customer needs.

“We are currently exploring the possibility toincorporate the use of communication methods thatdetect problems developing before they actuallyhappen, so that we can warn customers and takeaction before a problem arises” said Igor. “This is amove towards remote service applications, which ismade possible through tuning our diagnosticcapabilities in temperature-mapping for example. The future looks bright for even more proactiveservice from Panasonic.”

”Our Service Engineers are not only qualified, butdedicated to ensuring thatcustomers get the optimalbenefit from theirPanasonic products”

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U L T R A - L O W T E M P E R A T U R E F R E E Z E R S

Safer cryopreservation with Panasonic’s –150°C ultra-low Temperature Freezers

Panasonic developed the world’s first -152°C ultra-low temperature freezer

in 1991 in response to a growing demand for cryopreservation solutions

following medical and scientific advances, such as the increased use of

cryopreserved oocytes in IVF and stem cells in transplants. Since then,

Panasonic has continually invested in the ongoing development of

cryogenic freezers, introducing improved insulation, better refrigeration

technology and alarm systems, and a bigger capacity. The latest Panasonic

MDF-C2156VAN and MDF-1156 ultra-low temperature freezers offer

unparalleled safety, reliability and uniform temperatures thanks to the

application of over 20 years of specialist expertise.

Reaching the ultra-lowtemperatures necessary for thecryopreservation of living cellswithout causing any damage orloss of viability requires specialtechniques and methods.Cryopreservation was traditionallyachieved using liquid phasenitrogen (LN2). Whilst thisachieved the lowest possiblestorage temperatures, it requiredthe use of large volumes of LN2,which is a potential hazard.Following the publication of anumber of documented cases ofmajor cross contamination byvirus pathogens via LN2, includinga well-known caseof transmission ofHepatitis B viabone marrowtransplants1),there was a shifttowards usingvapour phasenitrogen forcryopreservation.However, this cancreate an uneventemperaturedistributionthroughout thestorage chamber, with highertemperatures at the top. Vapourphase storage chambers also tendto have a higher rate of staticevaporation than liquid phasetanks, resulting in increased liquidnitrogen use and greateroperational costs. Panasonic’s -150ºC freezers provide effectivecryogenic storage without thedisadvantages of liquid or vapourphase nitrogen. An increasingnumber of customers, includingblood and tissue banks, hospitals,research institutes, pharmaceuticalcompanies, animal healthinstitutes and biobanks are

opting for the added safety andsecurity that they offer. The twoPanasonic models, MDF-C2156VAN(231 litres) and MDF-1156/MDF-1156ATN (128 litres), areavailable with a range ofaccessories, such as a variety ofinventory solutions for even moreefficient sample storage andimproved usability.

Stable, uniform and reliableultra-low temperaturesFor successful cryopreservation,temperatures must be stable andwell below the critical temperatureof -135ºC (the recrystallization

point of water).Temperatureuniformitythroughout thefreezer is essential.Transitions aboveand below thiscritical temperaturecan cause damageto cells and loss ofviability, due to thechange in crystalformation. Invapour phase LN2systems, large

temperature gradients can developbetween the top and bottom ofstorage containers, which putssamples at risk. In crucial medicaland research applications, this canlead to the loss of life-saving,highly valuable or irreplaceablebiological materials. Panasonic’s -150ºC freezers feature a specially-designed cascade refrigerationsystem with Cool Safe®compressors. These applicationspecific compressors employinnovative refrigerant feedbackprocesses to rapidly reducecompressor temperature, minimiseheat output and extend


Panasonic’s -150°C ultra-lowtemperature freezers are alreadyin use to store:• Umbilical cord blood as a source ofhematopoietic stem and progenitorcells.

• Stem cells for autologoustransplants in patients who haveundergone high dosechemotherapy.

• Adipose tissue, epithelial cells andbone marrow for stem cell therapy.

• Blood products for immunologyanalysis.

• Mesenchymal stromal cells forregenerative medicine and tissueengineering.

• Cancerous tissue samples.• Semen for artificial insemination –used for breeding guide dogs andrace horses.

• Oocytes and embryos for IVF.• Ovarian tissue for preservedreproductive function in womenundergoing treatments.

• Plant seeds/shoots for breeding. • Components for shrink fitting ofparts in industrial manufacturing.

• Temperature testing of parts in theautomotive and aerospace industry.

Why freeze to -152ºC? Recrystallization mechanism

Hexagonal crystal

Cubic crystal

Amorphousice crystal

-80ºC

-130ºCRecrystallization

Point

-152ºC

”Temperatures within the freezersare extremelyuniform, addingassurance that allsamples can be stored in identicalconditions”

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compressor lifetime, therebyincreasing the durability of thefreezers. Temperatures within thefreezers are extremely uniform,adding assurance that all samplescan be stored in identicalconditions. For complete security,the MDF-C2156VAN and MDF-1156ATN models comecomplete with LN2 back-upconnections as standard. Both ofPanasonic’s -150ºC freezersincorporate Status Alertcontinuous condition monitoring.The temperature, filter andcascade sensors monitoroperational conditionscontinuously. Should anabnormality be identified, analarm, error code and the currenttemperature are clearly displayed,allowing users to take promptaction.

Removes major health andsafety considerationsThe use of liquid nitrogen raisesnumerous major health and safetyissues. As LN2 evaporates, itreduces the oxygen concentrationin the air and can act as anasphyxiant, especially in confinedspaces such as laboratories.Nitrogen is odourless, colourless,and tasteless and can causeasphyxiation by oxygen depletionwithout any sensation or priorwarning. Consequently liquidnitrogen tanks need to be placedin well-ventilated areas tominimise this risk, such asspecialised storage rooms. Usersmust observe considerable healthand safety measures when usingLN2 and may be required tocomplete multiple forms andemergency action plans. Personalprotective equipment must beworn whenever dealing with liquidnitrogen storage containers toprevent contact with skin. SomeLN2 storage containers requiremanual filling, which puts users ateven greater risk of LN2 contact,cold skin burns and frostbite. Useof Panasonic’s -150ºC freezersremoves these risks, although theymust, of course, be closelyobserved for any LN2 back-upsystems employed in conjunctionwith the freezers.

No risk of cross-contaminationA number of serious cases ofcross-contamination of samples in

traditional LN2 storage have beenpublished. These cases changedthe way scientists stored theirvital samples and moved themarket away from storage in theliquid phase and towards vapourphase storage. There are somestudies that suggest cross-contamination can still occur invapour phase nitrogen storage 2),however, this is currentlyunconfirmed. With Panasonic’s -150ºC freezers there is no risk ofcross-contamination.

Eliminates liquid supply issuesLN2 vaporizes continuouslymeaning that a constant supply to

the container is required. Inremote locations and places whereroads can be badly affected byweather, issues with replenishingsupplies of LN2 may arise. Samplesecurity can be jeopardised if aconstant supply is not possible.Panasonic’s -150ºC freezers onlyrequire a standard European 230V,50Hz power supply.

Low operational costsThe constant supply of liquidnitrogen required for an LN2storage chamber to functionproperly often leads to highoperational costs. Not only is thecost of the liquid nitrogen itselfhigh in many areas, but usersmust also account for thetransport and storage of the liquidnitrogen, which can be significant.Panasonic -150ºC freezers useefficient refrigeration systems aswell as a host of other featuresdesigned to minimise energyconsumption, meaning electricalrunning costs are extremely low.

User-friendly DesignPanasonic’s VIP PLUS insulationreduces the wall thickness of theMDF-C2156VAN to save valuablelaboratory space, as well ascontributing to overall energyefficiency, due to the low thermalconductivity of the insulation.Panasonic’s Cool Safe compressorsextend compressor lifetime,minimise heat output and are alsoquiet when running, making thefreezers ideal for installation inbusy laboratories.Clear information on freezerstatus and access for operation isprovided by the MDF-C2156VAN’suser-friendly, LCD control panel.

With numerous clear advantagesover liquid and vapour phase

nitrogen cryopreservation,Panasonic’s MDF-C2156VANand MDF-1156 ultra-lowtemperature freezers arealready in wide use to storean extensive range ofbiological materials.

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2. Grout BWW, Morris GJ. 2009. Contaminated liquid nitrogen vapour as a risk factor in pathogen transfer. Theriogenology.71: 1079-1082.

B I O M E D I C A L P R O U P R I G H T F R E E Z E R

Panasonic MDF-U731M -30ºC Biomedical Pro Upright Freezer

A professional storagesolution for valuable samples

Panasonic’s MDF-U731M -30ºC Biomedical Pro Upright Freezer

provides a stable, uniform -30ºC environment for a wide range

of laboratory storage. The MDF-U731M delivers the exceptional

performance and high quality that is expected from Panasonic

Biomedical freezers, with a larger, 690 litre capacity.

With adjustable shelving and awide range of storage optionsavailable, it offers a flexiblesolution that can accommodateboth the current and futurestorage needs of growinglaboratories. The MDF-U731M alsofeatures a digital display,comprehensive alarm system anddoor lock for the secure storage ofvaluable samples. Its efficient

cooling, durable construction andlarge capacity make it particularlysuitable for use in busylaboratories. The MDF-U731M is anefficient and space-savingprofessional storage solution for awide range of applications,including the storage of enzymes,culture media, reagents, vaccinesand samples for diagnosis andtesting.

The Panasonic MDF-U731M -30ºC Biomedical Pro Uprightfreezer, and its predecessor theMDF-U730M, were specificallydesigned to offer a larger capacityfreezer with the uniformity,stability and reliability required inthe life science market. A widerange of customers includingpharmaceutical and biotechnologycompanies, research institutes,

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universities, hospitals anddiagnostics laboratories, areopting for the unrivalledperformance and design of thisadvanced biomedical freezer.

Uniform and stabletemperatures The MDF-U731M -30ºC BiomedicalPro Upright Freezer features directcooling with a full cold walldesign. The evaporator pipes,which remove heat from inside thecabinet, are located in the back,sides, top and bottom walls of thefreezer to ensure uniformtemperatures throughout. Tooptimise the temperatureuniformity even further, the pipesare strategically placed closertogether towards the top of thefreezer. This produces naturalconvection of the air inside thefreezer as the colder air falls tothe bottom, ensuring an eventemperature distributionthroughout the large chamber. The

absence of ‘warm’ or ‘cold spots’,typically found in ‘domestic style’freezers, ensures that all samplesare stored at the desiredtemperature. Cold wall technologyalso ensures maximum sampleprotection by providing a rapidtemperature recovery after dooropening.

As there is no automatic defrostcycle on the MDF-U731M, the innerchamber offers outstandingtemperature stability without anyshort term temperature increases.Manual defrost is often beneficialfor applications in which veryconstant and stable temperaturesare required - for example, in strictGMP applications or for thestorage of temperature sensitivesamples.

Extensive storage possibilitiesFixed shelf positions and non-changeable compartments withinmany biomedical freezers can

restrict storage options and limitcapacity. With adjustable shelving,the MDF-U731M -30ºC BiomedicalPro Upright Freezer can providesignificantly more usable capacityand a comprehensive range ofstorage options for a widernumber of applications. With theaddition of optional MDF-T07STextra shelves (available in a set ofthree) the MDF-U731M canaccommodate up to 14 plasticstorage containers. These optionalMDF-T07SC storage containers areideal for customers who need tostore a variety of different types ofsamples in different containers,including boxes, bottles and tubes.Individual containers can beallocated to different users orsample types for the most efficientuse of space. Panasonic also offersinventory racks for the storage ofcryoboxes within the MDF-U731M,giving it the capacity to store upto 384 50mm (2 inch) cryoboxes.

Maximum sample securityThe MDF-U731M -30ºC BiomedicalPro Upright Freezer features afully comprehensive alarm systemwith diagnostic functions andremote alarm. High and lowtemperature alarms can be set bythe user and easily adjusted tosuit specific applications andneeds. A door alarm alerts users ifthe door has been left openaccidentally. In the event of apower cut, the power failure alarmalerts users to the situation andthe non-volatile memory of themicroprocessor controller ensuresthat the freezer parameters remainas they were previously afterpower is returned to the unit. Inaddition, the MDF-U731M has an


”The MDF-U731M can accommodate up to 14 plastic storage containers”

integral door lock for securestorage of valuable samples.

Superior performance bydesignPanasonic’s MDF-U731M -30ºCBiomedical Pro Upright Freezerincorporates a refrigerationsystem that has been specificallydesigned to provide the bestperformance for use in demandinglaboratory environments, whilstmaximising efficiency and ease ofuse. The reciprocating compressorwithin the MDF-U731M features anoil cooler pipe. High compressorrunning temperatures canjeopardise the reliability anddurability of a freezer. In the Panasonic system, coldrefrigerant is passed through apipe in the base of the compressorto cool the oil, optimise lubricantproperties and reduce compressor-running temperatures. A skincondenser reduces routinemaintenance, noise level andenergy use as there is norequirement for a noisy condenserfan motor or filter. A ventilationline at the bottom of the doorreleases negative pressure that can

form on door closing, thereforereducing the waiting time neededto re-open the door, which is idealfor busy laboratories wherefreezers are accessed regularly. Inaddition, a hot gas line around thefreezer door prevents the build-upof ice and minimises cold air loss,by ensuring that the magneticdoor gasket seals effectivelyagainst the frame of the freezer.

A professional solution for awide range of applications Whilst ‘domestic style’ freezersmight appear to offer laboratoriesan inexpensive storage solution,the added risk to the security ofvaluable samples is significant.Investing in a professionalsolution in the form of purposedesigned Panasonic freezers, likethe MDF-U731M -30ºCBiomedical Pro UprightFreezer, can ensure thatsamples are properlyprotected. With its large capacity, extensivestorage options and advancedenergy efficient technology, theMDF-U731M can replace severalsmaller, ‘domestic style’ freezers,saving customers space, energyand operational costs, as well asproviding a much safer storageenvironment for precious samples.

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MDF-U731M

Extensive storage possibilities

4 standardshelves

optional extrashelves andstorage bins

racking system shelves and storage binscombined withracking system

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Panasonic products are used by a growing number of customers for the preservation or

cultivation of human cells, tissues and blood components, and selected products are

classified as medical devices in this context, according to the European Union’s (EU)

Medical Device Directive (MDD). Panasonic was one of the first major international

companies to be awarded certification in compliance with the MDD for a wide range of

incubation and refrigeration products in 2011. Since then, it has continued

with commitment to certification of key products and its quality systems to

ensure that Panasonic products meet all current and future regulatory

requirements.

Stringent legislationThe EU’s MDD was established in the1990s to ensure that medical devicesof all kinds are safe, performeffectively and are designed,

manufactured, tested and marketedaccording to harmonised methods and conditions.The stringent European standards are acknowledgedglobally, although other regions have their ownspecific regulations for medical device developmentand production.

The legislation comprises of three relevant Directives:n the Active Implantable Medical Device (AIMD)

Directive - 90/385/EEC;n the Medical Device Directive (MDD) - 93/42/EEC;

andn the In Vitro Diagnostic Device Directive (IVD) -

98/79/EC.

The Directives 90/385/EEC (AIMD) and 93/42/EC(MDD) were changed by Directive 2007/47/EC of theEuropean Parliament and the Council of 5th September2007. These changes applied from 21st March 2010.

In addition, medical devices and accessories areclassified into one of four classes: I, IIa, IIb and III.This classification is based on the specific devices’invasiveness; duration of continuous contact with thebody; the nature of the tissue contact and whether thedevice is non-active or active. In general:n Class I includes devices with low risk, such as

external patient support products.n Class IIa/b covers devices with medium risk, such

as electro-medical devices.

n Class III comprises devices with high risk, such ascardiovascular catheters.

Panasonic is certified to manufacture blood bankrefrigerators, freezers and incubators as Class IIamedical devices, in line with Directives 93/42/EECand 2007/47/EC, for the following medical purposes:• Blood bank refrigerators - Storage of blood.• Freezers - Storage of cells, organs, DNA or plasma.• Incubators - Culture of cell tissues, organs orembryos.

Compliance with the Directive and certification forClass IIa devices is assessed and granted by a specific,EU-designated, Notified Body – For Panasonic’sproducts, this authority is the TÜV-Süd, a leadingtechnical service organisation, with headquarters inMunich, Germany.

Unwavering commitmentEvery step in the process of design, manufacture andtesting is subject to a multitude of complex andspecific rules and regulations when applying formedical device status. Declaring a relevant product asa medical device is a significant scientific, engineeringand business undertaking. It is very different fromdeveloping a ‘non-medical’ electronic product.

Obtaining MDD certification shows not only thatPanasonic products are designed and manufactured toexceptionally high standards, but also that Panasonicis deeply committed to serving scientificprofessionals in the medical field and ultimately,helping patients.

Complying with progressMedical device certification

C E R T I F I C A T I O N

Achieving certification requires compliance thatextends way beyond product function. It demands thatPanasonic provides a consistent and effective qualitymanagement system, technical documentation,essential product requirements, information aboutharmonised standards and medical device regulations,risk analysis, post-marketing surveillance, reportingunder the vigilance system, and a retention system forcertain critical documentation. Certified medicaldevices must display a CE mark that indicatesconformance with the MDD.

Acquiring MDD approval is definitely a lengthy andintricate process. Panasonic had to submit extensiveinformation for certification and assessment,including technical documentation, test results anddata on quality systems. A large cross-functional teamwas involved, including development, engineering,regulatory and quality experts. In applying for EUMDD certification, Panasonic also upgradedcompliance of its quality systems to the highest andlatest global standards for medical devices accordingto ISO (the International Organisation forStandardization) - ISO13485.

Matched with market developmentThe first Panasonic biomedical products to beawarded MDD certification in 2011 were: the MCO-19AIC CO2 incubator with rapid H2O2 vapourdecontamination option; the MBR-305GR blood bankrefrigerator; and the MDF-U74V ultra-low temperaturefreezer. Since then, many more Panasonic productshave also been certified, including:n MBR-305GR-PE n MBR-705GR-PEn MCO-170AIC-PE series n MDF-U55V-PE n MDF-U700VX-PEn MDF-DU300H-PEn MDF-DU500VH-PEn MDF-DU700VH-PE

As medical technology advances, the need forincubators and refrigerators for cultivation or storageof cells and tissues for human use is expected to growfurther. Panasonic already provides a wide range ofcertified products for this sector, but investscontinually and significantly to stay ahead of marketand customers’ needs.

C E R T I F I C A T I O N

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M I R C O O L E D I N C U B A T O R S

MIR-254-PE238 litres



Panasonic’s MIR programmable cooled incubators:

Precision andversatility

Panasonic’s MIR series includes three programmablecooled incubator models that provide a range ofcapacities: the MIR-154-PE (123 litres), MIR-254-PE(238 litres) and the MIR-554-PE (406 litres). A host ofaccessory options are also available for the MIRseries that extend flexibility of the system further.

Precise performance An extensive temperature range supports theexceptional versatility of the MIR series. Every MIRcooled incubator can be set to any temperaturebetween -10ºC and +60ºC. Precise temperaturecontrol with minimal fluctuation is achievedthrough the high precision, microprocessor-controlled PID heater. This system minimisestemperature fluctuations toonly ±0.2ºC, using heatercontrol only, and ±1.5ºC incombination with compressor-control. This level of accuracyis essential for the success ofmany environmental tests,experiments withmicroorganisms and plantgermination in particular. Inthese examples, the MIR series’door window and fluorescentlamp enable clear observationof samples and minimise theneed to open the door, whichcan create temperaturefluctuations. Day and night simulation can beachieved with a window blanking plate. This comesas standard with the MIR-554 model and isoptionally available for the MIR-154 and MIR-254models. In addition, fan circulation optimises thetemperature uniformity within the incubators. Thedoor switch automatically turns the circulation fanoff with door opening to minimise air loss andreduce temperature recovery times. In a dynamicenvironment, such as a busy microbiological testinglaboratory, this can be particularly important.

Buffering against ‘extremes’Working with incubators at the lowest or highesttemperatures within this range offers great

flexibility and work efficiency. Panasonic’s MIRseries incorporates innovative features that enableversatile performance. An internal fan offerstemperature uniformity in the incubators within awide temperature range. The MIR-154 and MIR-254models include a fan that is angled obliquelyupward to prevent direct air flow contactingsamples. This prevents the medium fromdesiccation and reduces medium drying. At loweroperating temperatures, ice can accumulate on theevaporator, which can be observed through the frostcheck window. Depending on the experiment andthe level and duration of the set temperatures, atwhich the incubator is being used, a choice can bemade either for automatic (daily) defrost or manual

defrost. The manual defrostcycle is started manually viathe control panel and iscompleted automatically.

Controlled lightingprotocolsFor a wide range ofenvironmental testing, andalso plant, algae and insectstudies, controlled lighting isintegral to experimentalprotocols. Panasonic’s MIRseries features two levels ofillumination with timed ‘on/off’ control. The incubators

are equipped with a fluorescent lamp (15W x 1pc),as standard. However, an optional light addition kit(MIR-L15) is also available, enabling up to threemore fluorescent lights to be placed in the chamberceiling, allowing greater flexibility in light intensity.

Advanced programming optionsAdvanced programming capabilities are anothermajor feature of the MIR series. Straightforwardconstant temperatures can be set, as is required intesting waste water for Biological Oxygen Demand(BOD), where a constant temperature of 20ºC isrequired for a period of five days. Or multi-step testprotocols, such as those required for plantgermination, can be programmed in easily with the


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Many test and experimentation protocols require wide-ranging, high-precision,

automatic temperature and lighting control, for example, in analysing the performance

of a sample over a range of environmental conditions. In others, distinct and precise

temperature and lighting protocols are critical at specific times, as in the culture of

biological samples or in plant germination. Precision, repeatability and reliability in

laboratory testing are essential to avoid jeopardising samples, results, or entire

research projects. Panasonic’s MIR programmable cooled incubators offer exceptional

accuracy, reliability and flexibility, as well as value for money and enhanced efficiency.

Laboratories around the world and from a diverse range of industries are benefiting

from outstanding performance of the Panasonic MIR cooled incubators.

”Temperature accuracy is essential for the success of many environmentaltests, experiments with microorganismsand plant germination in particular.”

MIR series. Repeatable programs incorporating up to12 different steps per program that combine flexibletemperature, light on/off and time control arepossible. And up to ten programs can be stored forconvenient retrieval. Each program can be repeatedone to 98 times or continuously repeated. Programinput is simple and the incubators accommodate arange of diversified experimentation requirements.They are ideal for experimentation during night time,weekends and holidays, when experimentationsettings can be changed automatically, eliminating theneed for scientists to return to the laboratory duringthese times.

Sample protectionMaintaining optimum sample security is a priority indynamic laboratory environments with manyemployees accessing incubators during the course ofthe day or night. It is even more important whenworking with particularly valuable samples. The MIRseries features a comprehensive audio-visual alarmsystem that alerts the user to temperature deviationand other malfunctions. This helps to reduce the risksto valuable samples and experiments. An alarm ring-back function resets the buzzer to inform the user ifthe incubator remains in alarm condition after thebuzzer mute switch has been pressed. Self-diagnosticmessages can reduce service response times andcosts, by enabling the user to inform the servicedepartment of faults. And a non-volatile memory forprogram settings and battery back-up of clockfunction ensure continued operation after recoveryfrom power failure. For added security, the MIR seriescomes with a user-settable, four-digit keypad lockpassword and remote alarm output. An optional doorpadlock bracket is also available.

Easy-to-useThe series is easy-to-use through intuitive operationwith the LCD display that has a pop-up menu for fasttemperature setting and advanced programming. Ithas an effective data acquisition system with dataacquisition software that enables remote monitoringof cooled incubators. Data can be sent to a PC with the

optional communication interface board (MTR-480).The MIR series is designed for comfortable operationand has a reversible door with choice of left- or right-hand door opening (available for the MIR-154 andMIR-254 models).

Flexibility that creates significant savingsOffering outstanding value, the MIR series providesongoing savings in space, energy, efficiency andlabour. To save valuable laboratory space, the MIR-154can be stacked using the optional Stacking Kit (MIR-S154SB). Optimum energy savings are achievedby the highly efficient, microprocessor-controlled, PID heater that reduces compressor operation athigher temperatures1.The advanced programmingcapability of the MIR programmable cooled incubatorscan also enhance labour-efficiency by increasing theoutput of busy test laboratories, ensuring thatreduced staff availability at nights and weekends doesnot disrupt protocols. The MIR controller can beprogrammed so that the temperature is reduced to+4ºC after a normal incubation period to refrigeratesamples until they can be removed.

With exceptional precision and advancedprogramming capabilities, Panasonic’s MIRprogrammable cooled incubators are suitable for awide range of applications, from environmental,water, materials electronic and food testing to algae,insect and plant studies.

1. Ambient temperature-dependent


Electrical and Material testing

Testing of electrical components (from -10°C to50°C)

Environmental temperature testing of variousmaterials and substances:l Labels and stickers (25°C)l Pastes and organic solvents (23°C and 25°C)l Ink storage (10°C or below)l Electricity measurement device (20°C)

Stability testing:l Adhesives (5°C to 30°C)l Powder and liquid samples (40°C)l Soap and detergents (5°C)

Curing testing:l Plastics (37°C)l Epoxy resin (20°C to 50°C)

Medical, Pharmaceuticals, Foods

Preliminary tests for drugs and reagents (2°C to 10°C)

Stability tests for pharmaceuticals

Stability and storage tests for food products (0°Cto 40°C programmed operation)

Frozen ice-cream quality control (-5°C to 10°C)

Stability tests for cosmetic ingredients (-10°C to 50°C, 40°C cycles)

Stability tests for hair care products (20°C to 40°C)

Fruit fly incubator for research

Agriculture, Water and Soil qualities

Waste water BOD (Biological Oxygen Demand)tests (20°C for 5 days)

Microbiological testing of drinking water andsupply networks (1°C to 44°C)

Bacterial testing (e.g. legionella, salmonella) forbuilding water supplies (36°C to 44°C)

Fungi culture (25°C)

Rice saccharification tests (25°C to 35°C for 3 to 60 days)

Market sectors and example applications

Above applications are for reference only. Please note that different tests may be performed according to different (local) standards and regulations.

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Graphic LCD Characterinput keys

Selection &Enter keys

MENU button

Light on/offbutton

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S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

Appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.

PUF = Rigid polyurethane foamed insulation

V = Visual alarmB = Buzzer alarmR = Remote alarm

230V 50Hz single phase

Microprocessor, non-volatile memory

1100HFC1100

HFC mixed

Painted steelAluminium

Characteristics

MODEL

DimensionsExternal dimensions (W x D x H)1)Internal dimensions (W x D x H)VolumeCapacity Net weight (approx)PerformanceCooling performance 2)Temperature setting rangeTemperature control range 2)ControlControllerDisplayTemperature sensorRefrigerationRefrigeration system

High-stage compressorHigh-stage refrigerantLow-stage compressorLow-stage refrigerantInsulation materialInsulation thicknessConstructionExterior materialInterior materialOuter lid lockInner lidMax. load - totalAccess port- position- diameterCastersAlarmsPower failureHigh temperatureLow temperatureFilterLid openElectrical and noise LevelPower supplyNoise level 3)OptionsInventory racksLiquid CO2back-upLiquid N2 back-upTemperature recorders- Continuous strip type- Chart paper- Ink pen- Recorder housing (if required)RS485 interface module

mmmmlitres2” boxeskg

ºCºCºC

W

W

mm

qtykgqty

Ø mmqty

dB

MDF-1156-PE

265

See page 48CVK-AT2-PW 4,5)CVK-ATN2-PW 4)

MTR-155H-PWRP-155-PWDF-38FP-PW

--

MDF-1156ATN-PE

272

See page 48-

Supplied as standard

Supplied as standardRP-155-PWDF-38FP-PW

--

MDF-C2156VAN-PE

1730 x 765 x 1010760 x 495 x 615

231150318

-150-125 ~ -152-125 ~ -150

LCDPt-1000

Cascade with auto-cascade low-stage

PUF / VIP PLUS135

Y22071

Right40

6 (3 levelling feet)

V-B-RV-B-RV-B-RV-BV-B

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See page 48-

Supplied as standard

MTR-155H-PWRP-155-PWDF-38FP-PW

MDF-S30150-PWMTR-480-PW

1400 x 800 x 945500 x 450 x 572

12881

-152-125 ~ -155-130 ~ -152

LEDPt-100

Cascade

PUF175

Y13001

Left40


V-B-RV-B-R-

V-B-

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Classic Pro -152ºC Chest FreezersVIP Pro -150ºC Chest FreezersGROUP

Notes:1) Exterior dimensions of main cabinet only, excluding handle and other external projections- See dimensions drawings on website for full details

2) Air temperature measured at freezer centre, ambient temperature +30ºC, no load3) Nominal value. Background noise 20dB.4) Requires recorder MTR-155H-PW5) CVK-A-PW may also be used

The complete specifications of all Panasonic Biomedical products



MODEL

DimensionsExternal dimensions (WxDxH) 1)Internal dimensions (WxDxH)VolumeCapacity Net weight (approx)PerformanceCooling performance 2)

Temperature setting rangeTemperature control range 2)ControlControllerDisplayTemperature sensorRefrigerationRefrigeration systemHigh-stage compressorHigh-stage refrigerantLow-stage compressorLow-stage refrigerantInsulation materialInsulation thicknessConstructionExterior materialInterior materialOuter door lockInner doorShelvesMax. load - per shelfMax. load - totalVacuum release port Access port- position- diameterCastersAlarmsPower failureHigh temperatureLow temperatureFilterDoor openElectrical and noise levelPower supplyNoise level 3)OptionsInventory racksLiquid CO2 back-upLiquid N2 back-upTemperature recorders- Circular type- Chart paper- Ink pen- Continuous strip type- Chart paper- Ink pen- Recorder housing RS485 interface moduleDrawersSmall inner door kit

mmmmlitres2”boxeskg

ºCºCºC

W

W

mm

qtyqtykgkg

qty

Ø mmqty

dB

qtyset of 2



Characteristics

VIP Eco -86ºC Upright FreezersVIP Dual Cool -86ºC Upright Freezers

MDF-DU500VH-PE

770 x 870 x 1990630 x 600 x 1400

526352291

MDF-50R-PW (max 1) MDF-5ID-PW (max 2)5)

MDF-DU700VH-PE

1010 x 870 x 1990870 x 600 x 1400

728528334

-MDF-7ID-PW (max 2)5)


2) Air temperature measured at freezer centre, ambient temperature +30°C, no load3) Nominal value. Background noise 20dB4) Requires Sensor MTR-DU700SF-PW (KM-DUP01SF1W)5) Installation of small inner door kit may affect usable storage capacity.

MDF-U500VX-PE

770 x 870 x 1990630 x 600 x 1380

519352320

MDF-50R-PW (max 1)MDF-5ID-PW (max 2)5)

MDF-U700VX-PE

1010 x 870 x 2010870 x 600 x 1400

728528375

-MDF-7ID-PW (max 2)5)

-86-50 ~ -90-50 ~ -86

Microprocessor non-volatile memoryLED

Pt-1000

Cascade750HC750HC

PUF / VIP PLUS70

Painted steelPainted steel

Y2 (insulated)

350150Y2

Back / bottom17


V-B-RV-B-RV-B-RV-B V-B

230V 50Hz single phase52

See page 48CVK-UB2-PWCVK-UBN2-PW

MTR-G85C-PE4)RP-G85-PWPG-R-PW

MTR-85H-PW4)

RP-85-PWDF-38FP-PW

MDF-S3085-PWMTR-480-PW

-86-50 ~ -90-50 ~ -86

Microprocessor non-volatile memoryLCD

Pt-1000

Independent Dual-Cooling--

2 x 1100HFC mixed

PUF / VIP PLUS70


Y2 (insulated)

350150Y3

Back/bottom x 217


V-B-RV-B-RV-B-R

Filterless designV-B



MTR-G85C-PERP-G85-PWPG-R-PW

MTR-85H-PWRP-85-PW

DF-38FP-PWMDF-S3085-PWMTR-480-PW

GROUP

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Characteristics



Microprocessor non-volatile memory

VIP Pro -85ºC/-86ºC Upright Freezers

MDF-C8V1-PE

550 x 685 x 945405 x 490 x 425

844267

-80-55~-90-60 ~ -80


LEDPt-1000

Auto-cascade--400

HFC mixedPUF / VIP PLUS

70


Y1--1002

Back/bottom17


V-B-RV-B-RV-B-R

Filterless design-


See page 48CVK-UB4-PW 4)CVK-UBN2-PW

MTR-G85C-PE 5) RP-G85-PWPG-R-PW

MTR-85H-PWRP-85-PW


--

MDF-U33V-PE

670 x 867 x 1860490 x 600 x 1140

333216255

-86

-50 ~ -86

450

PUF / VIP

3Back/bottom x 2

49

MDF-30R-PW (Max 2)-

MDF-U55V-PE

770 x 870 x 1990630 x 600 x 1380

519352290

-86

-50 ~ -86

450

3Back/bottom x 2

47

MDF-50R-PW (Max 1)MDF-5ID-PW (Max 2)6)

-50 ~ -90

LEDPt-1000

Cascade

HFC750HFC

PUF / VIP70


Y2 (insulated)

350150


V-B-RV-B-RV-B-RV-BV-B




MTR-85H-PWRP-85-PW


MDF-U76V-PE

1010 x 870 x 1990870 x 600 x 1400

728528360

-85

-50 ~ -85

750

PUF / VIP PLUS

2Back/bottom

49

-MDF-7ID-PW (Max 2)6)

MODEL

DimensionsExternal dimensions (W x D x H)1)Internal dimensions (W x D x H)VolumeCapacity Net weight (approx)PerformanceCooling performance 2)Temperature setting rangeTemperature control range 2)ControlController

DisplayTemperature sensorRefrigerationRefrigeration systemHigh-stage compressorHigh-stage refrigerantLow-stage compressorLow-stage refrigerantInsulation materialInsulation thicknessConstructionExterior materialInterior materialOuter door lockInner door/lidShelvesMax. load - per shelfMax. load - totalAccess port- position- diameterCastersAlarmsPower failureHigh temperatureLow temperatureFilterDoor / lid openElectrical and noise levelPower supplyNoise level 3)OptionsInventory racksLiquid CO2 back-upLiquid N2 back-upTemperature recorders- Circular type- Chart paper- Ink pen- Continuous strip type- Chart paper- Ink pen- Recorder housing RS485 interface moduleDrawersSmall inner door kit


ºCºCºC

W

W

mm

qtyqtykgkgqty

Ø mmqty

dB

qtyset of 2

Notes:1) Exterior dimensions of main cabinet only, excluding handle and other external projections - See dimensions drawings on website for full details

2) Air temperature measured at freezer centre, ambient temperature +30ºC, no load3) Nominal value - Background noise 20dB4) Requires mounting plate MDF-UBK-PW5) Requires sensor cover MTR-C8-PW6) Installation of small inner door kit may affect usable storage capacity

GROUP VIP Pro -80ºCChest Freezers



Characteristics




ºCºCºC

W

W

mm

qtyqtykgkgqty

Ø mmqty

dB

Notes:1) Exterior dimensions of main cabinet only, excluding handle and other external projections - See dimensions drawings on website for full details2) Air temperature measured at freezer centre, ambient temperature +30ºC, no load3) Nominal value - Background noise 20dB

-86-50 ~ -90-50 ~ -86


LEDPt-1000

Cascade

HFC

HFCPUF130


Y2 (insulated)

3501503

Back/bottom x 217


V-B-RV-B-RV-B-RV-B




MTR-85H-PWRP-85-PW


Classic Eco -86ºC Upright Freezers Classic Pro -86ºC Upright Freezers

MDF-DU300H-PE

750 x 870 x 1830490 x 600 x 1140

333216241

-86-50 ~ -90-50 ~ -86


LEDPt-1000

Cascade450HC450HCPUF130


Y2 (insulated)

3501503

Back/bottom x 217


V-B-RV-B-RV-B-RV-B




MTR-85H-PWRP-85-PW


MDF-30R-PW (max 2)

MDF-U3386S-PE

750 x 875 x 1850490 x 600 x 1140

333216255

450

750

MDF-30R-PW (max 2)

MDF-U5386S-PE

890 x 875 x 1990630 x 600 x 1280

483320305

1100

1100

-

MDF-U7386S-PE

1130 x 875 x 1990870 x 600 x 1280

668480355

1100

1100

-

MODEL

DimensionsExternal dimensions (W x D x H)1)Internal dimensions (W x D x H)VolumeCapacity Net weight (approx)PerformanceCooling performance 2)Temperature setting rangeTemperature control range 2)ControlController

DisplayTemperature sensorRefrigerationRefrigeration systemHigh-stage compressorHigh-stage refrigerantLow-stage compressorLow-stage refrigerantInsulation materialInsulation thicknessConstructionExterior materialInterior materialOuter door lockInner doorShelvesMax. load - per shelfMax. load - totalAccess port- position- diameterCastersAlarmsPower failureHigh temperatureLow temperatureFilterElectrical and noise levelPower supplyNoise level 3)OptionsInventory racksLiquid CO2 back-upLiquid N2 back-upTemperature recorders- Circular type- Chart paper- Ink pen- Continuous strip type- Chart paper- Ink pen- Recorder housing RS485 interface moduleDrawers


GROUP

37



Classic Pro -86ºC Chest FreezersCharacteristics



MDF-193-PE

750 x 700 x 945480 x 430 x 420

8642103

-50 ~ -95-50 ~ -86

Pt-100

Auto-cascade--450

HFC mixed

135

1200


V-B-RFilterless design

46

CVK-A-PW-

MDF-394-PE

1860 x 800 x 9451120 x 520 x 530

309189219

-50 ~ -90-50 ~ -86

Pt-1000

Cascade450HFC750HFC

140

381


V-B-RV-B

49

CVK-UB2-PW 4)CVK-UBN2-PW

-86

Microprocessor non-volatile memoryLED

PUF

Painted steelStainless steel

Y

1Left40

V-B-RV-B-R


See page 48

MTR-85H-PW-

RP-85-PWDF-38FP-PW

MDF-594-PE

2010 x 770 x 10701280 x 500 x 762

487312291

-20 ~ -95-20 ~ -86

Pt-100

Cascade1100HFC1100HFC

135

3234


-V-B

50


MDF-794-PE

2570 x 770 x 10701840 x 500 x 762

701468335

-20 ~ -95-20 ~ -86

Pt-100

Cascade1100HFC1100HFC

135

4190


-

V-B

50


MODEL

DimensionsExternal dimensions (W x D x H)1)Internal dimensions (W x D x H)VolumeCapacity Net weight (approx)PerformanceCooling performance 2)Temperature setting rangeTemperature control range 2)ControlControllerDisplayTemperature sensorRefrigerationRefrigeration systemHigh-stage compressorHigh-stage refrigerantLow-stage compressorLow-stage refrigerantInsulation materialInsulation thicknessConstructionExterior materialInterior materialOuter lid lockInner lidMax. load - totalAccess port- position- diameterCastersAlarmsPower failureHigh temperatureLow temperatureFilterElectrical and noise levelPower supplyNoise level 3)OptionsInventory racksLiquid CO2 back-upLiquid N2 back-upTemperature recorders- Continuous strip type- Chart paper- Ink pen- Recorder housing


ºCºCºC

W

W

mm

qtykgqty

Ø mmqty

dB


2) Air temperature measured at freezer centre, ambient temperature +30ºC, no load3) Nominal value - Background noise 20dB4) CVK-A-PW may also be used - Transformer is required

GROUP



Appearance and specification are subject to change without notice.

Characteristics



mmmm

litres

2” boxeskg

ºCºCºC

W

mm

qty

qtyqtykgkgqty

Ø mm

qty

dB

Microprocessor, non-volatile memoryLED

Thermistor

HFCPUF

Painted steel

Y


V-B-RV-B-RV-B-R


-

Notes:1) Exterior dimensions of main cabinet only, excluding handle and other external projections - See dimensions drawings on website for full details2) Air temperature measured at freezer centre, ambient temperature +30ºC, no load3) Air temperature measured at freezer centre, ambient temperature +35ºC, no load4) Remote alarm comes with optional power failure alarm MPR-48B1-PW5) Nominal value - Background noise 20dB6) Requires MPR-48B1-PW

MDF-MU300H-PE

610 x 598 x 1620490 x 486 x 1290

274

15076

60

ABS resin1

4/0/130801

Left


MPR-S470T-PWMTR-4015LH-PE

RP-40-PW-

MDF-MU500H-PE

800 x 772 x 1802658 x 607 x 1272

482

224124

70

Styrol resin2

4/6/0U:30/L:20

1001

Back


MPR-S7-PWMTR-4015LH-PE

RP-40-PWMPR-S30-PW

MDF-U5412-PE

804 x 772 x 1802658 x 607 x 1272

482280 FFP packs (300ml)

224134

-40 2)-18 ~ -45-20 ~ -40 2)

Direct

400

70

Stainless steel2

4 (fixed)4/6/0301001

Back30-

--

42

MTR-G85C-PE RP-G85-PWPG-R-PW


RP-40-PWMPR-S30-PWMTR-480-PW

-

MDF-U443-PE

800 x 832 x 1810640 x 615 x 1090

426 300 FFP packs (300ml)

256213

-40 3)-15 ~ -44-15 ~ -40 3)

Cascade + forced air circulation

H:400/L:750

80

Styrol resin1

5-502001

Left40Y

V-BV-B

51

MTR-85H-PWRP-G85-PWDF-38FP-PW

-MTR-4015LH-PE


-

MODEL

DimensionsExternal dimensions (W x D x H)1)Internal dimensions (W x D x H)

Volume

Capacity Net weight (approx)PerformanceCooling performance Temperature setting rangeTemperature control range ControlControllerDisplayTemperature sensorRefrigerationCooling method

CompressorRefrigerantInsulation materialInsulation thicknessConstructionExterior materialInterior materialOuter doorOuter door lockShelvesContainers / basketsMax. load per shelf / container / basketMax. load - totalAccess port- position- diameterInterior fluorecent lampCastersAlarmsPower failureHigh temperatureLow temperatureFilterDoor openElectrical and noise levelPower supplyNoise level 5)OptionsStorage systemsTemperature recorders- Circular type- Chart paper- Ink pen- Recorder housing- Continuous strip type- Chart paper- Recorder housingRS485 interface moduleExternal mounting power failure alarm

-30 2)-18 ~ -35-20 ~ -30 2)

Microprocessor, non-volatile memoryLED

Thermistor

Direct

250 (inverter control)HCPUF

Painted steel

Y4 (fixed)

30-


V-B-R (Optional)V-B-(R4)V-B-(R4)

--


-

MTR-480-PW6)

MPR-48B1-PW6)

Biomedical Pro -40ºC Upright Freezers Biomedical Eco -30ºC Upright FreezersGROUP

39


Appearance and specification are subject to change without notice.

Characteristics



MDF-U334-PE

614 x 709 x 1620490 x 486 x 1290

27415081

200

60

1

4/0/1

80

Left

37

-

MTR-G85C-PE RP-G85-PWPG-R-PW

MDF-S740T-PWMTR-4015LH-PE

RP-40-PW-

-30 2)-18 ~ -35-20~ -30 2)

LEDThermistor

Direct

HFCPUF

Painted steel

Y4 (fixed)

1


V-B-RV-B-RV-B-R

-


MDF-U5312-PE

804 x 772 x 1802658 x 607 x 1272

482224134

Microprocessor, non-volatile memory

400

70

2

4/6/0

100

Back

40

-

MTR-G85C-PE RP-G85-PW PG-R-PW



MDF-U731M-PE

770 x 830 x 1955650 x 700 x 1520

690384152

400

60

Painted steel1

Optional50

200

Left

V-B

42

MDF-T07SC-SW, Set of 2 containersMDF-T07ST-SW, Set of 3 shelves

MTR-G85C-SE RP-G85-SWPG-R-SW

MPR-S7-SWMTR-4015LH-PE

RP-40-SWMPR-S30-SW

MODEL

DimensionsExternal dimensions (W x D x H)1)Internal dimensions (W x D x H)VolumeCapacity Net weight (approx)PerformanceCooling performance Temperature setting rangeTemperature control range ControlControllerDisplayTemperature sensorRefrigerationCooling methodCompressorRefrigerant Insulation materialInsulation thicknessConstructionExterior materialInterior materialOuter doorOuter door lockShelvesContainers / basketsMax. load per shelf/container/basketMax. load - totalAccess port- position- diameterCastersAlarmsPower failureHigh temperatureLow temperatureDoor openElectrical and noise levelPower supplyNoise level 3)OptionsStorage systems

Temperature recorders- Circular type- Chart paper- Ink pen- Recorder housing- Continuous strip type- Chart paper- Recorder housingRS485 interface module


ºCºCºC

W

mm

qty

qtyqtykg

kgqty

Ø mmqty

dB

Notes:1) Exterior dimensions of main cabinet only, excluding handle and other external projections - See dimensions drawings on website for full details2) Air temperature measured at freezer centre, ambient temperature +35ºC, no load3) Nominal value - Background noise 20dB

Biomedical Pro -30ºC Upright Freezers

Styrol resin

30

GROUP




Biomedical Pro -30ºC Chest FreezersCharacteristics



MDF-137-PE

640 x 687 x 881525 x 440 x 715

1385152

150

55

2

50

35

MDF-237-PE

905 x 687 x 881790 x 440 x 715

22111160

-30-18 ~ -35-20 ~ -30

MicroprocessorLED

Thermistor

Direct200HFCPUF55

Painted steelColoured aluminium

1Y310802

Right / bottom left17


V-B-RV-B-RV-B-R


MTR-G85C-PE RP-G85-PW PG-R -PW

MDF-S740-PWMTR-4015LH-PE

RP-40-PWMDF-S3040-PWMTR-480-PW

MDF-437-PE

1265 x 807 x 9021140 x 550 x 733

42520181

250

60

4

110

42

MDF-43B2-PW, set of two basketsMDF-43B3-PW, set of three baske

MODEL

DimensionsExternal dimensions (W x D x H)1)Internal dimensions (W x D x H)VolumeCapacity Net weight (approx)PerformanceCooling performance 2)Temperature setting rangeTemperature control range 2)ControlControllerDisplayTemperature sensorRefrigerationCooling methodCompressorRefrigerantInsulation materialInsulation thicknessConstructionExterior materialInterior materialOuter lidOuter lid lockContainers / basketsMax. load per container / basketMax. load - totalAccess port- position- diameterCastersAlarmsPower failureHigh temperatureLow temperatureElectrical and noise levelPower supplyNoise level 3)OptionsStorage systems

Temperature recorders- Circular type- Chart paper- Ink pen- Recorder housing- Continuous strip type- Chart paper- Recorder housingRS485 interface module


ºCºCºC

W

mm

qty

qtykgkgqty

Ø mmqty

dB


2) Air temperature measured at freezer centre, ambient temperature +35ºC, no load3) Nominal value - Background noise 20dB

MDF-13B2-PW, set of two basketsMDF-13B3-PW, set of three baskets

GROUP

41



MODEL

DimensionsExternal dimensions (WxDxH) 1)Internal dimensions (WxDxH)

VolumeNet weight (approx)PerformanceTemperature control range 2)

ControlControllerDisplayTemperature sensorRefrigerationCooling methodDefrost methodRefrigerantInsulationConstructionExterior materialInterior material

Outer doors

Outer door lockShelves

Max. load - per shelfMax. load - totalAccess port- position- diameterCastersInterior lightAlarmsPower failureHigh temperatureLow temperatureDoor openElectrical and noise levelPower supplynoise level 5]OptionsTemperature recorders- Temperature chart recorder - Chart paper- Recorder housing- Circular type - Chart paper- Ink pen- Recorder housing- Continuous strip type - Chart paper- Recorder housing RS485 interface moduleExternal mounting power failure alarmDrawers for bottom left compartment

mmmm

litreskg

ºC

qty

qty

kgkgqty

Ø mmqty

dB

Refrigerator with Freezer Refrigerator Series

Characteristics



MPR-215F-PE

540 x 557 x 1794 455 x 466 x 917 (Ref) 420 x 342 x 267 (Frz) 176/39 (Ref/Frz)

86

2 ~ 14 (Ref) / -20 ~ -30 (Frz)2)

Styrol resin (Ref) / Paintedaluminium (Frz)

2, glass window (1)

3/1 (Ref/Frz)

20/10 (Ref/Frz)70

35

-

MPR-414F-PE

800 x 600 x 1805720 x 495 x 1425 (Ref)317 x 440 x 576 (Frz)340/82 (Ref/Frz)

126

2 ~ 14 (Ref) / -20 ~ -30 (Frz)2)

Stainless steel (Ref) / Paintedaluminium (Frz)

4, glass window (2)

2 & 3/1 (Ref/Frz) 4)

25 & 15 /15 (Ref/Frz)110

39

MPR-41R-PW

MicroprocessorLED

Thermistor

Fan forced air circulation (Ref) / Direct cooling (Frz)Cyclical defrost (Ref) / Manual (Frz)

HFCPUF

Painted steel

Y

2Left304

Fluorescent (Ref)

RV-B-RV-B-RV-B


MTR-0621LH-PE (Ref)RP-06-PW

MPR-S30-PWMTR-G3504C-PE (Ref/Frz)

RP-G3504-PWPG-RB-PWMPR-S7-PW

MTR-4015LH-PE (Frz)RP-40-PW

MPR-S30-PWMTR-480-PW

-

MPR-S313-PE

800 x 465 x 1800720 x 350 x 1435

340100

4 sliding doors, doublepane glass window withheat reflecting film

5 wire shelves, clear coated

20100

40

MPR-S163-PE

800 x 465 x 1090720 x 300 x 725

15871

2 sliding doors, doublepane glass window withheat reflecting film

2 wire shelves, clear coated

2040

35

2 ~ 14

MicroprocessorLED

Thermistor

Forced air circulationNEW cyclical defrost (plus forced defrost)

HFCPUF


Y

1Back302

LED

V-B-R (Optional)V-B-(R3)

V-BV-B


MTR-0621LH-PERP-06-PW

MPR-S30-PWMTR-G04C-PERP-G04-PWPG-R-PW

MPR-S7-PW

MTR-480-PW 6)MPR-48B1-PW (V-B-R)

-


2) Air temperature measured at refrigerator centre, ambient temperature +30ºC, no load.3) Remote alarm comes with optional power failure alarm MPR-48B1-PW4) Refrigration compartment contains 2 large and 3 small shelves5) Nominal value - Background noise 20dB6) Requires MPR-48B-PW or MPR-48B1-PW

GROUP



MODEL

DimensionsExternal dimensions (W x D x H)1)Internal dimensions (W x D x H)VolumeNet weight (approx)PerformanceTemperature control range2)ControlControllerDisplayTemperature sensorRefrigerationCooling methodDefrost methodRefrigerantInsulationConstructionExterior materialInterior materialOuter door

Outer door lockShelves

Max. load - per shelfDrawers

Max. load - per drawerMax. load - totalAccess port- position- diameterCastersInterior lightAlarmsPower failureHigh temperatureLow temperatureDoor openElectrical and noise levelPower supplyNoise level 3)OptionsTemperature recorders- Temperature chart recorder - Chart paper- Recorder housing- Circular type - Chart paper- Ink pen- Recorder housingRS485 interface moduleExternal mounting power failure alarm

mmmmlitreskg

ºC

qty

qty

kgqty

kgkgqty

Ø mmqty

dB

Refrigerator Series

Characteristics



MPR-721-PE

684174

4 wire shelves, polyethylene-coated

50-

-200

MPR-721R-PE

671193

-

-5 coated steel drawers

40200

MPR-1411-PE

1364248

8 wire shelves, polyethylene-coated

40-

-320

MPR-1411R-PE

1359287

-

10 coated steel drawers

40400

770 x 830 x 1955650 x 710 x 1500

2 ~ 23

MicroprocessorLED

Thermistor

Forced cool air circulationForced type (cycle defrost), fully automatic

HFCPUF


1 door, double pane glass, self closing

Y

3 Left/right/top

304

Fluorescent

V-B-R (Optional)V-B-RV-B-RV-B


MTR-0621LH-PE RP-06-PW


MPR-S7-PWMTR-480-PW 4)

MPR-48B-PW (V-B)5)

1440 x 830 x 19501320 x 710 x 1500

2 ~ 23

MicroprocessorLED

Thermistor

Forced cool air circulationForced type (cycle defrost), fully automatic

HFCPUF


2 doors, double pane glass, self closing

Y

3 Left/right/top

304

Fluorescent






MPR-48B-PW (V-B)5)


2) Air temperature measured at refrigerator centre, ambient temperature +30ºC, no load.3) Nominal value - Background noise 20dB4) Requires MPR-48B-PW or MPR-48B1-PW5) MPR-48B1-PW can also be used

GROUP

43



Refrigerator Series

MPR-514-PE

489141

5 wire shelves, polyester-coated

50-

-250

MPR-514R-PE

486147


505 sliding racks, polyester-coated

20350

MPR-1014-PE

1033246


50-

-500

MPR-1014R-PE

1029258


5010 sliding racks, polyester-coated

20450

900 x 600 x 1790800 x 465 x 1300

2 ~ 14

MicroprocessorLED

Thermistor

Forced cool air circulationForced type, fully automatic

HFCPUF


2 sliding doors, double pane glass window with heat reflecting film

Y

1 Left304

Fluorescent






MPR-48B-PW (V-B)5)

1800 x 600 x 1790 1700 x 465 x 1300

2 ~ 14

MicroprocessorLED

Thermistor

Forced cool air circulationForced type, fully automatic

HFCPUF


2 sliding doors, double pane glass window with heat reflecting film

Y

1 Left304

Fluorescent






MPR-48B-PW (V-B)5)



BloodbanksCharacteristics

PUF = Rigid polyurethane foamed insulationV = Visual alarmB = Buzzer alarmR = Remote alarm

mmmmlitres450ml bagskg

ºC

qty

qtyqty

kgkgqty

Ø mmqty

dB

MBR-107DH-PE

400 x 495 x 1515 320 x 350 x 710

793270

2, Acrylic3, Zinc plated steel wire &

1, stainless steel20801

Left 30-

44

Baskets;MBR-15B-PW, max. 8/unit7 x 220ml bags/basket

MBR-16B-PW, max. 8/unit4 x 450ml bags/unit

MBR-506DH-PE

800 x 832 x 1810640 x 550 x 1240

425120185

5, Acrylic5, Coated hard steel wire

50 2501

Left 404

50

Baskets;MBR-55B-PW, max. 20/unit10 x 220ml bags/basket

MBR-56B-PW, max. 20/unit6 x 450ml bags/unit




GROUP

4 +/- 1 2)

Microprocessor LED

MTR-0620LH (included)Thermistor

Forced airFully automatic

PUFHFC


1, Triple layer glass windowY

Fluorescent

V-B-RV-B-RV-B-RV


IncludedRP-06-PW

MODEL

DimensionsExternal dimensions (WxDxH) 1)Internal dimensions (WxDxH)VolumeCapacity Net weight (approx)PerformanceCooling performance 2)ControlControllerDisplayTemperature recorderTemperature sensorRefrigerationCooling methodDefrost methodInsulationRefigerantConstructionExterior materialInterior materialOuter doorOuter door lockInner doorShelves

Max. load - per shelfMax. load - totalAccess port- position- diameterCastersInterior lightAlarmsPower failureHigh temperatureLow temperatureDoor openElectrical and noise levelPower supplyNoise level 3)OptionsTemperature recorder- Temperature chart recorder- Chart paper- Ink penStorage system

45





Bloodbanks

Characteristics

MBR-305GR-PE

600 x 680 x 1835520 x 490 x 1150

302120147

4 +/- 1.5 2)

1, Double layer glasswindow

2, Acrylic5, Stainless steel

20 1001

Left 304

41

MBR-705GR-PE

770 x 830 x 1955 650 x 697 x 1500

622360213

4 +/- 1.5 2)

1, Double layer glasswindow


40 2403

Left / right / top 304

Fluorescent

V-B-RV-B-RV-B-RV-B


IncludedRP-G04-PW PG-R-PW

MTR-480-PW

MBR-1405GR-PE

1440 x 830 x 1950 1320 x 697 x 1500

1301720315

4 +/- 1.5 2)

2, Double layer glass windows


40 4802

Left / right304

48

MODEL

DimensionsExternal dimensions (WxDxH) 1)Internal dimensions (WxDxH)VolumeCapacity Net weight (approx)PerformanceCooling performance 2)ControlTemperature controllerDisplayTemperature recorderTemperature sensorRefrigerationCooling methodDefrost methodInsulationRefigerantConstructionExterior materialInterior materialOuter door

Outer door lockInner doorDrawersMax. load - per drawerMax. load - totalAccess port- position- diameterCastersInterior lightAlarmsPower failureHigh temperatureLow temperatureDoor openElectrical and noise levelPower supplyNoise level 3)OptionsTemperature recorder- Temperature chart recorder- Chart paper- Ink penRS485 interface module

mmmmlitres450ml bagskg

ºC

qty

qtyqtykgqtyqty

Ø mmqty

dB

PUF = Rigid polyurethane foamed insulationV = Visual alarmB = Buzzer alarmR = Remote alarm

GROUP

Microprocessor LED

MTR-G04 (included)2 bottles with thermistor sensor

Forced airFully automatic

PUFHFC


Y



GROUP

MODELLiquid nitrogen capacityDimensionsExternal dimensions (WxDxH)Usable interior height Usable interior diameter Weight emptyWeight fullMaximum capacityMax. vial capacity (2ml)**Max. blood bag capacity (50ml)**

**Ca

pacity is subject to ra

ck type

GROUP


litres

mmmmmmkgkg

litres

mmmmmmkgkg

V-1500AB30

660 x 939 x 1143736534148174

9100434

V-3000AB70

939 x 1219 x 1206736787272327

221001120

V-3000ABEH89

939 x 1219 x 1473940787295367

255001280

V-5000AB93

1219 x 1371x13207361016425500

403001936

V-5000ABEH140

1219 x 1371 x 14738641016453566

465002208**

Capacity is subject to ra

ck type

S-90AB90

457x 457x 96571140636109

5832266

S-1500AB145

558x 787x 104173650870188

9100434

S-3000AB345

863x 1092x 1066736787159438

221001120

S-5000AB615

1117x 1320x12197361016227724

403001932

S-5000ABEH720

1117x 1320x13978631016245827

465002208

MODELLiquid nitrogen capacityStatic evaporation rateStatic holding time Working volume Weight emptyWeight fullDimensionsNeck opening Overall height Outside diameter Canister dimensionsCanister height Canister diameter Maximum capacityMaximum number of racksMaximum vial capacityMaximum number of canistersMaximum boxes per rackMaximum number of 1/2cc straws (10/cane) Maximum number of 1/2cc straws (1 level bulk)Maximum number of 1.2 & 2.0 ml vials (5/cane)AlarmLow-level alarm

litres ltr/daydayslitres kgkg

mmmmmm

mmmm

qty

qty

Classic 2002610.85385126.382.5

216723559

--

42000-5-

-

-

standard

Classic 40021210.997011136.7136

2161003559

--

44000-10-

-

-

standard

Classic 60021750.9910416546.7193

2161003665

--

66000-10-

-

-

standard

Value added2001610.85385126.382.5

216723559

--

42000-5-

-

-

standard

Value added40011210.997011136.7136

2161003559

--

44000-10-

-

-

standard

Value added60011750.9910416546.7193

2161003665

--

66000-10-

-

-

standard

20/2020.50.09140

11.828.3

55.4652368

27941.9

--6-780

1122

210

standard

34/1834.80.18123

15.443.5

89675464

27971

--6-

2100

3000

630

standard

47/1147.40.3976

16.454.6

127673508

279102

67506-

4500

6216

1320

standard

Classic XC series

Isothermal -190ºC Dry Storage Freezers

GROUP Value added


Standard LN2 Freezers

47


MODELLiquid nitrogen capacityStatic evaporation rateStatic holding timeWeight emptyWeight fullNumber of canistersMax vial capacity (2ml)Unit dimensionsNeck openingOverall heightOutside diameterUsable interior dimensionsInterior heightInterior diameterCanister heightCanister diameter

SC 2/1 V1.50.1982.7419

35343184

--12731

SC 4/2 V3.60.26135.98.11106

70468222

--27867

SC 4/3 V4.30.202113.99.3148

51492222

--27846

DS-3100.71413.621.3-500

216584381

317.5216--

CF-951110.53.335.914.5--

228.6431.8254

228.6228.6--

litresltr/daydayskgkg

mmmmmm

mmmmmmmm

GROUP Vapor shippers Shipper

GROUP

MODELDimensionsExterior (W x D x H)Interior (W x D x H)Effective capacityWeightPowerVoltageFrequencyCurrentMaximum capacity2ml vials4ml / 5ml vialsBag canistersCanes

mmmmlitreskg

2101

484 x 648 x 743356 x 243 x 349

2834.7

230V50 Hz10A

65039020130

GROUP


litres

mmmmmmkgkg

**Ca

pacity is subject to ra

ck type

Lab440.2182.76

35.5426185

139198

Lab55

0.1533.348

56462222

165266

Lab10100.1855.6614

56546260

210343

Lab20210.18116.7926

51627368

289348

Lab30320.251281238

64611432

356378

Lab50500.451111556

64779432

356559

litres ltr/daydayskgkg

mmmmmm

mmmm

GROUP

Isothermal Carousel

V-3000AB/C70

939 x 1219 x 1130686736272327

16800852

V-3000ABEH/C89

939 x 1219 x 1384889736288361

210001136

V-5000AB/C93

1194 x 1372 x 1257737978425499

364001722

V-5000ABEH/C140

1194 x 1372 x 1384813978452566

420001968

Controlled Rate Freezer

MODELLiquid nitrogen capacityStatic evaporation rate Static holding time Weight emptyWeight fullExterior dimensionsNeck opening Overall heightOutside diameter Interior dimensionsInterior diameterUsable height

Lab tanks




Chest freezer model Vertical rack type Box type Rack/quantity Wesbart (aluminium) Total boxes Storage Cases/quantity

MDF-C2156VAN-PE side openings (P) A1 15 x NIR-210C 150 9 x MDF-49SC (4 drawers) side openings (P) A2 15 x NIR-307C 105 MDF-1156-PE side openings (P) A1 9 x NIR-209C 81 6 x MDF-49SC (4 drawers) side openings (P) A2 9 x NIR-306C 54 MDF-C8V1-PE side openings (P) A1 6 x NIR-207C 42 4 x MDF-19SC (3 drawers) side openings (P) A2 6 x NIR-305C 30 MDF-794-PE side openings (P) A1 36 x NIR-213C 468 24 x MDF-59SC (5 drawers) side openings (P) A2 36 x NIR-309C 324 MDF-594-PE side openings (P) A1 24 x NIR-213C 312 18 x MDF-59SC (5 drawers) side openings (P) A2 24 x NIR-309C 216 MDF-394-PE side openings (P) A1 21 x NIR-209C 189 20 x MDF-39SC (4 drawers) side openings (P) A2 21 x NIR-306C 126 MDF-193-PE side openings (P) A1 6 x NIR-207C 42 6 x MDF-19SC (3 drawers) side openings (P) A2 6 x NIR-305C 30

Upright freezer model Vertical rack type Box type Rack/quantity Wesbart (aluminium) Total boxes Storage Cases/quantity

MDF-U3386S-PE/ with trays (P) A1 6 x HCS-32-4584/143 + 6 x HCS-32-5584/143 216 4 x MDF-30SC (6 drawers) MDF-DU300H-PE/ side opening (P) A1 6 x NIR-216U + 6 x NIR-220U 216 MDF-U33V-PE with trays (P) A2 12 x HCS-32-3804/143 144 side opening (P) A2 12 x NIR-312U 144 MDF-U5386S-PE with trays (P) A1 16 x HCS-5584 320 - side opening (P) A1 16 x NIR-220U 320 with trays (P) A2 16 x HCS-3804 192 side opening (P) A2 16 x NIR-312U 192 MDF-U55V-PE/ with trays (P) A1 4 x HCS-519 352MDF-U500VX-PE/ with trays (P) A1 8 x HCS-5584 + 8 x HCS-6564 352 8 x MDF-70SC (4 drawers) MDF-DU500VH-PE side opening (P) A1 8 x NIR-220U + 8 x NIR-224U 352 with trays (P) A2 8 x HCS-4804 + 8 x HCS-3804 224 side opening (P) A2 8 x NIR-316U + 8 x NIR-312U 224 MDF-U7386S-PE with trays (P) A1 24 x HCS-5574 480 side opening (P) A1 24 x NIR-220U 480 - with trays (P) A2 12 x HCS-3804 + 12 x HCS-4804 336 side opening (P) A2 24 x NIR-312U 336 MDF-U76V-PE/ with trays (P) A1 6 x HCS-519 528MDF-U700VX-PE/ with trays (P) A1 12 x HCS-5584 + 12 x HCS-6564 528 12 x MDF-70SC (4 drawers) MDF-DU700VH-PE side opening (P) A1 12 x NIR-220U + 12 x NIR-224U 528 with trays (P) A2 12 x HCS-4804 + 12 x HCS-3804 336 side opening (P) A2 12 x NIR-316U + 12 x NIR-312U 336

All boxes are available:in Polypropylene (P) or carton (A) as 2 inch (1) or 3 inch (2)

HCS-5584HCS-519NIR-312UNIR-224UNIR-213CNIR-210C

Inventory racks


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V B R T Rack/quantity Tenak (stainless steel) Total boxes

s ( 1 1 15 x TE-NIR-211COM 165 s ( 1 1 15 x TE-NIR-307COM 105







V B R T Rack/quantity Tenak (stainless steel) Total boxes

w ( 6 2 6 x TE-HCS-244COM + 6 x TE-HCS-254COM 216 s ( 6 2 6 x TE-NIR-244CLA + 6 x TE-NIR-254CLA 216

w ( 1 1 12 x TE-HCS-334COM 144 s ( 1 1 12 x TE-NIR-334CLA 144

w ( 1 3 16 x TE-HCS-254COM 320 s ( 1 3 16 x TE-NIR-254CLA 320 w ( 1 1 16 x TE-HCS-334COM 192 s ( 1 1 16 x TE-NIR-334CLA 192

w ( 4 3 w ( 8 3 8 x TE-HCS-254COM + 8 x TE-HCS-264COM 352 s ( 8 3 8 x TE-NIR-254CLA + 8 x TE-NIR-264CLA 352

w ( 8 2 8 x TE-HCS-334COM + 8 x TE-HCS-344COM 224 s ( 8 2 8 x TE-NIR-334CLA + 8 x TE-NIR-344CLA 224

w ( 2 4 24 x TE-HCS-254COM 480 s ( 2 4 24 x TE-NIR-254CLA 480 w ( 1 3 24 x TE-HCS-334COM 288 s ( 2 3 24 x TE-NIR-334CLA 288

w ( 6 5 w ( 1 5 12 x TE-HCS-254COM + 12 x TE-HCS-264COM 528 s ( 1 5 12 x TE-NIR-254CLA + 12 x TE-NIR-264CLA 528

w ( 1 3 24 x TE-HCS-344COM 384 s ( 1 3 24 x TE-NIR-344CLA 384

HDR-216HCS-6564 HDR-222



MODEL

DimensionsExternal dimensions (WxDxH)1)Internal dimensions (WxDxH)VolumeNet weight (approx)PerformanceTemperature control range and fluctuationTemperature uniformity2)CO2 control range and fluctuationO2 control range and fluctuationHumidity level and fluctuationControlTemperature sensorCO2 sensorO2 sensorDisplayConstructionExterior materialInterior materialInsulation materialDHA heating systemOuter doorOuter door lockReversible doorInner doorShelvesMax. load per shelfMax. total loadMax. shelf capacityAccess port- position- diameterAlarmsPower failureOut of temperature settingHigh temperatureOut of CO2 settingWater level Door openElectrical and noise levelPower supplyFrequencyNoise level3)OptionsSafeCell UV® systemH2O2 decontamination boardElectric door lock with passwordH2O2 decontamination kitH2O2 vapour generatorH2O2 reagent, pack of 6 bottlesMultiple inner doorsCO2 gas pressure regulatorAutomatic CO2 cylinder changeover systemSemi-automatic one point gas calibration kitInCu saFe® shelf (and brackets if required)InCu saFe® half tray system Double stacking bracket *Stacking plate *Stacking kitRoller base Roller bottle rack mounting kitAutomatic water supply system kitOptional communication systems8)Ethernet interface (LAN)Digital interface (RS232C/RS485) Analogue interface (4-20mA)

mmmmlitreskg

°C°C%%%RH

qty

qtyqtykgkgqtyqty

Ø mm

VHzdB

CO2 incubators

Characteristics



MCO-5AC-PE

480 x 548 x 575350 x 378 x 375

4949

AT+5 ~ +50, ±0.1±0.25

0 ~ 20, ±0.15-

95, ±5

ThermistorTC-

LED

Painted steelSS copper alloyed

PUFY1NY1341261

Rear30

-V-B-RV-B-RV-B-RVV

2305024

MCO-19UVS-PE------

MCO-100L-PWMCO-5GC-PW

-MCO-30ST-PW

---

StandardMCO-5RB-PW

--

-MTR-480-PW

MCO-420MA-PW

MCO-18AC-PE

620 x 710 x 900490 x 523 x 665

17092

AT+5 ~ +50, ±0.1±0.25

0 ~ 20, ±0.15-

95, ±5

ThermistorTC-

LED


PUFY1NY13728151

Rear30

RV-B-RV-B-RV-B-RVV

2305024

MCO-18UVS3-PE 4)-----

MCO-18ID-PWMCO-100L-PWMCO-21GC-PW

-MCO-47ST-PWMCO-25ST-PW

--

StandardMCO-18RB-PW

--

MTR-L03-PWMTR-480-PW

MCO-420MA-PW

MCO-170AIC-PE

option

MCO-170UVS-PE5)MCO-170HB-PE5)MCO-170EL-PW5)

-

MCO-170AICUV-PE

620 x 710 x 900490 x 523 x 665

16580

AT +5 ~ +50, ±0.1±0.25

0 ~ 20, ±0.15-

95, ±5

ThermistorDual IR

-LCD touch screen

Painted steel (rear cover not painted)SS copper alloyedExtruded polystyrene

Y1

optionY14720101

Rear30

RV-B-RV-B-RV-B-R-

V-B

2305029

standardMCO-170HB-PE5)MCO-170EL-PW5)

-MCO-HP-PW5)

MCO-H2O2-PEMCO-170ID-PWMCO-100L-PWMCO-21GC-PWMCO-SG-PW

MCO-170ST-PWMCO-25ST-PWMCO-170PS-PW*MCO-170SB-PW*

-MCO-170RB-PW

--


MCO-420MA-PW

MCO-170AIC series double stacking tableDouble stacking options Upper unit

MCO-170AICMCO-170AIC MCO-170PS-PWMCO-19AIC(M) MCO-170SB-PWMCO-18ACMCO-20AIC MCO-170SB-PWLo

wer

uni

t

* Stacking of MCO-170AIC series

If stacking two incubators, pleaserefer to the double stacking tablefor advise on the required stackingoptions.

GROUP

MODEL


2) ±0.25ºC; ambient temp 23˚C - 25˚C, setting 37˚C, CO2 5%, O2 5% (Multigas), no load3) Nominal value4) Includes humidifying pan cover and water level sensor5) MCO-170AIC series requires MCO-170HB-PE, MCO-170EL-PW, MCO-HP-PW and SafeCell UV option for H2O2 decontamination

6) MCO-19M requires MCO-HL-PE, MCO-HP-PW and SafeCell UV option for H2O2 decontamination

7) MCO-21SB-PW is required for stacking with the MCO-19M-PE or MCO-18AC-PE8) MCO-18AC, -19M, -170AIC series, -20AIC and 5 series can only be fitted with one communications interface.

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Multigas incubators CO2 reach-in incubator

MCO-20AIC-PE

770 x 708 x 900620 x 523 x 665

215106

AT+5 ~ +50, ±0.1±0.25

0 ~ 20, ±0.15-

95, ±5

ThermistorIR-

LED


PUFY1NY15535151

Rear30

-V-B-RV-B-RV-B-RVV

2305030

standard-----

MCO-20ID-PWMCO-100L-PWMCO-21GC-PW

-MCO-58ST-PWMCO-35ST-PW

--

Standard7)

MCO-20RB-PW--

-MTR-480-PW

MCO-420MA-PW

MCO-5M-PE

480 x 548 x 575350 x 378 x 375

4950

AT+5 ~ +50, ±0.1±0.25

0 ~ 20, ±0.151 ~ 18, 22 ~ 80 ±0.2

95, ±5

ThermistorTC

ZirconiaLED


PUFY1NY1341261

Rear30

-V-B-RV-B-RV-B-RVV

2305024

MCO-19UVS-PE------

MCO-100L-PWMCO-5GC-PW

-MCO-30ST-PW

---

StandardMCO-5RB-PW

--

-MTR-480-PW

MCO-420MA-PW

MCO-19M-PE

620 x 710 x 900490 x 523 x 665

16294

AT+5 ~ +50, ±0.1±0.25

0 ~ 20, ±0.151 ~ 18, 22 ~ 80 ±0.2

95, ±5

ThermistorDual IRZirconiaLCD


PUFY1NY13728151

Rear30

RV-B-RV-B-RV-B-RVV-B

2305030

MCO-19UVS-PE6)

--

MCO-HL-PE6)MCO-HP-PW6)

MCO-H2O2-PEstandard

MCO-100L-PWMCO-21GC-PWMCO-SG-PWMCO-47ST-PWMCO-25ST-PW

--

StandardMCO-18RB-PW

--


MCO-420MA-PW

MCO-80IC-PE

986 x 853 x 2040806 x 693 x 1524

851275

AT +5 to 50 (AT; 20ºC to 35ºC)±0.5

0 ~ 20, ±0.15-

Normal mode; >80% R.H., High mode; > 90% R.H.

ThermistorIR-

LED


PUFN (laminar airflow)1 double paned glass

NY

Option53015052

Left and right hand side40

RV-B-RV-B-RV-B-RVV

2305033

MCO-80UVS-PE-----

MCO-80ID-PW (5 small doors)MCO-100L-PWMCO-80GC-PW

-MCO-80ST-PW

-----

MCO-80RBS-PWMCO-80AS-PW

-MTR-480-PW

MCO-420MA-PW

MCO-170AICUVH-PE

standard

standardstandardstandard

-




MODEL

DimensionsExternal dimensions (WxDxH)1)Internal dimensions (WxDxH)VolumeNet weight (approx)PerformanceTemperature control range and fluctuationTemperature uniformityHumidity level and fluctuation

Light control rangeControlTemperature sensorDisplayConstructionExterior materialInterior materialInsulation materialOuter door Inner doorShelvesMax. load per shelfMax. total loadAccess port- position- diameterAlarmsPower failureOut of temperature settingHigh temperatureOut of humidity settingDoor openElectrical and noise levelPower supplyFrequencyNoise level 2)Optional communication systemsAnalogue interface (4-20mA)

mmmmlitreskg

°C°C%RH

Lx

qtyqtyqtykgkgqty

Ø mm

VHzdB

Plant growth chambers Heated incubators

Characteristics



MIR-162-PE

580 x 595 x 820450 x 460 x 450

9344

215300--

MLR-352H-PE

235

60~90 / LS:0 (15~45ºC)55~85 / Lamp On (15~45ºC)

RB-RB-RVV-B

MIR-262-PE

730 x 645 x 870600 x 510 x 500

15361

315300--

760 x 700 x 1835520 x 490 x 1135

294

0 ~ +50 (lamp off) ±0.3, +10 ~ +50 (lamp on) ±0.3±1 (lamp off), ±2.5 (lamp on)

Programmable 0 ~ 20000

ThermistorLED

Painted steelSS SUS-304

PUF 315251001

Ceiling40

2305045

MTR-480-PW

Ambient temp +5 ~ +80 ±0.2 (<-60) ~ ± 0.5 (60 ~ 80)±1-

-

ThermistorLED

Painted steelSS SUS-304Glass fiber

11

-V-BV-B--

23050NA 3)

-



2) Nominal value 3) Not applicable

MLR-352-PE

226

--

RB-RB-R-

V-B

GROUP

MODEL

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MODEL

DimensionsExternal dimensions (WxDxH)1)Internal dimensions (WxDxH)VolumeNet weight (approx)PerformanceTemp control range and fluctuation

Temperature uniformityPerformance ambient temperatureControlTemperature sensorRefrigerationInsulation materialInsulation thickness CompressorRefrigerantCooling methodConstructionExterior materialInterior materialOuter doorOuter door lockReversible doorInner door

ShelvesMax. load per shelfMax. total loadAccess port- position- diameterInterior fluorescent lampAlarmsPower failureHigh temperatureLow temperatureDoor openElectrical and noise levelPower supplyFrequencyNoise level3)OptionsStacking kitDoor padlock bracketAdditional illumination kitInner doorsDoor window blanking plateOptional communication systemsEthernet interface (LAN)Digital interface (RS232C/RS485)

mmmmlitreskg

°C

°C°C

mmW

qty

qty

qtykgkgqty

Ø mmqty, W

VHzdB

Programmable cooled incubators

Characteristics




2) MIR-L15-PE operates between +2˚C and +50˚C 3) Nominal value

MIR-154-PE

700 x 580 x 1018620 x 368 x 555

12378

40150

R-134a

MIR-LP optionYN

320611

left side40

-

2305041

MIR-S154SB-PWMIR-LP-PWMIR-L15-PE

-MIR-154BP-PW

MIR-554-PE

800 x 832 x 1810640 x 550 x 1160

406195

80250

R-404A

YN

2 small inner doors (MIR-55ID option)MIR-LP option

5502502

left and right side40

R

2305045

--

MIR-L15-PEMIR-55ID-PW

-

MIR-254-PE

700 x 580 x 1618620 x 368 x 1088

238108

40250

R-404a

MIR-LP optionYN

5201001

left side40

2305044

-MIR-LP-PWMIR-L15-PE

-MIR-254BP-PW


-10 ~ +60 (AT; +5 ~ +35, no load), ±0.2 with Heater PID control (SV 50), ±1.5 with Compressor control (SV 5)PID control: 7°C above AT for MIR-154/254; 10°C above AT for MIR-554

±0.5 SV (35)20, no load

Thermistor

PUF

Forced air circulation

Painted steelSS SUS-304

1

1, 15, with MIR-L15-PE 2) option

-V-B-RV-B-RV-B


GROUP

MODEL



Characteristics

MODEL

DimensionsExternal dimensions (WxDxH)1)Internal dimensions (WxDxH)VolumeNet weight (approx)PerformanceTemperature control rangeTemperature fluctuationTemperature uniformityControlTemperature sensorTemperature settingDisplayConstructionExterior materialInterior materialInsulation materialHeating systemReversible doorObservation windowAir exhaust ventInterior fanExterior fanShelvesMax. load per shelfAlarms & Safety functionsElectrical Power supply

mmmmlitreskg

°C°C°C

qtykg

Dry heat sterilizers Laboratory ovens

MOV-112S-PE

580 x 595 x 820450 x 450 x 450

9050

+/- 1 deg

215

MOV-212S-PE

730 x 645 x 870600 x 500 x 500

15066

-

315

MOV-112F-PE

580 x 595 x 820450 x 450 x 450

9050

+/- 1 deg

215

MOV-212F-PE

730 x 645 x 870600 x 500 x 500

15066

+/- 1 deg

315

40 ~ 200

+/- 4 (AT 200ºC)

Thermo coupleDigital setting (adjustable range +/- 1ºC)

Digital LED display

Baked acrylic finish on galavanized steelStainless-steel plate (SUS-304)

Glass woolForced air circulation system

YReinforced triple glass window (t=5 mm)

Two on top plate (32mm inside Ø)Sirocco fan, Ø 149 mmPropeller fan, Ø 107 mm


40 ~ 200

+/- 4 (AT 200ºC)

Thermo coupleDigital setting (adjustable range +/- 1ºC)

Digital LED display


Glass woolForced air circulation system


Two on top plate (32mm inside Ø)Sirocco fan, Ø 149 mmPropeller fan, Ø 107 mm


Characteristics

MODEL

DimensionsExternal dimensions (WxDxH)1)Internal dimensions (diameter x depth)Effective chamber height incl. recess in lidVolumeNet weight (approx)PerformanceMax. pressureSterilisation temperatureTemperature gauge rangeCulture media melting temperatureSafety valve release pressurePressure gauge rangeTimer setting rangeKeep warm temperatureControlSterilisation timerMelting timerKeep warm timerExhaust controlConstructionExterior materialInterior materialStainless steel basketsExhaust tankPressure vesselSafety devices

mmØ mmmmlitreskg

Mpa°C°C°C

min.°C

min.min.hrs.

qty

Autoclaves

MLS-3751L-PE

478 x 632 x 748 370 x 415

46350 61

1 large & 1 small

MLS-3781L-PE

478 x 632 x 965370 x 630

6887571

2 large & 1 small

0,240 115 ~ 135

-60 ~ 114

---

45 ~ 60

1 to 3001 to 300

72 hours fixedExhaust valve open temperature setting

Stainless steel (SUS 304)Stainless steel plate

2 ltr polyethylene tankSmall-scale pressure vessel

Pressure safety valve • Over-temperature limiter• Over-pressure limiter • Anti-scorch limiter

• Door interlock • Current fuse

MLS-2420U-PE

380 x 490 x 840 240 x 450

-2045

2

MLS-3020U-PE

440 x 550 x 1050300 x 670

-4867

3

-105 ~ 126

Digital display 80 ~ 141-

177 kPa (25 psig)0 - 0.3 Mpa / 0 -45 psi

1 - 180-

----

Stainless steel (SUS 304)-

3 ltr polyethylene tank-

Pressure safety valve • Anti dry scorch thermo limiter• Door switch • Handle switch • Current fuse

Laboratory autoclaves

automatic set temperature (set point 10ºC), independent overheating protection circuit, overtemperature



GROUP

GROUP

55


Laboratory ovens

MOV-112-PE

580 x 595 x 820450 x 450 x 450

9747

+/- 1 deg

215

MOV-212-PE

730 x 645 x 870600 x 500 x 500

15763

+/- 1 deg

315

40 ~ 250

+/- 10 (AT 200ºC)Digital setting (adjustable range +/- 1ºC)

Thermo coupleDigital LED display


Glass woolNatural convection system


Two on top plate (32mm inside Ø)--


Platform 380 x 250

0-99.9

Circular orbitBrushless DC

Ye.g. 11 x 100ml, 6 x 500ml

5

-V-B-RV-B-RV-B-RV-B-R

23050

MIR-38PFN-PW

MIR-51FC-PWMIR-101FC-PWMIR-201FC-PWMIR-301FC-PWMIR-501FC-PWMIR-1001FC-PWMIR-2001FC-PWMIR-204SC-PWMIR-15FP-PW


Characteristics

MODEL

DimensionsExternal dimensions (WxDxH)1)

Internal dimensions (WxDxH)Net weight (approx)PerformanceAmplitude of orbiting motionRevolutionOperating temperature range

Operating CO2 rangeOperating relative humidity rangeControlTimerConstructionExterior material

Shaking motionMotorSoft startFlask capacityMaximum loadAlarmsPower failureRevolution abnormalityMotor overloadAbnormal vibrationTemperature abnormalityElectrical and noise levelPower supplyFrequencyNoise level 2)OptionsInCu saFe® Shaking PlatformThreaded hole diameter: 10 – 32UNFThreaded hole pitch (longitudinal): 34.85 mmThreaded hole pitch (lateral): 20.65 mmFlask clamps50 ml100ml200ml300ml500ml1000ml2000mlTest tube rackMounting kit for use with MIR-154-PE/254-PE/ 554-PE and MLR-352-PEOptional communication systemsEthernet interface (LAN)Digital interface (RS485)

mm

mmkg

mmrpm°C

%%

hrs

qtykg

VHzdB

Orbital shaker Orbital shaker for CO2 incubators


safety system for control section, self diagnosis


2) Nominal value3) Nominal value in a 13dB background, no load




MIR-S100-PE

410 x 305 x 120

15

2050 ~ 5000 ~ 60

Ambient<-80

Body painted steelplatform SS copper alloyed

38 3)

MIR-S100C-PE

Shaker 409 x 275 x 118 Controller 365 x 275 x 93

Shaker -12, controller- 4

40 ~ 200Shaker 0 ~ 50 in CO2 ;Controller 0 ~ 40

0 ~20Shaker <-95, controller <-80

Controller painted steel, shaker SS copper alloyed

38.9

GROUP

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