The world's first nitrogen and cryogen free controlled rate freezer has been specifically designed for use in human and animal IVF applications for the cryopreservation of embryos, stem cells and spermatozoa but can also be used for a wide range of freezing applications.
Accurate and reproducible control of cooling rates and sample temperatures
Easy to use and samples can be nucleated/seeded in-situ
Linear and non-linear cooling profiles
Low running costs: estimated at 1% of liquid nitrogen controlled rate freezing
Temperature remains at -100ºC at the end of cycle for straw applications until freezer is switched off
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS): complete cycle run if power fails (supplied as an optional accessory)
CE marked
Servicing and calibration available
3 year warranty
Specification
Overall Size: W 36.9cm, D 26.6cm, H 45.3cm (inc. lid)
Weight: 9.8kg
Power requirements: 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 2.5A max
Operating temperature (environment): 20°C to 30°C
A number of fixed plates available (standard straws, high security straws, cryovials, cryocyte bags & microplates)
Freezer can be run as a stand alone pre-programmed unit or connected to a control PC (computer with serial port and control software and Windows)
Software allowing configuration of existing profiles, creation of new customer profiles, data logging and reporting. All data is logged in an encrypted and Excel readable form.
Standard, pre-set cooling profiles available
Backup electrical supply: 750VA UPS capable of running freezer for 3 hour cycle in the case of an electrical power failure
Cleaning: Seamless, no dirt traps, may be cleaned using standard wipes