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TwinGuard ULTRA LOW TEMPERATURE FREEZERS
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TwinGuard ULTRA LOW TEMPERATURE FREEZERS

Product catalog summary
Overview
The document details the TwinGuard Ultra Low Temperature Freezers, designed for secure storage of high-value samples. These freezers feature a Dual Cooling System with two independent refrigeration systems, maintaining temperatures in the -70°C range even if one system fails.
Specifications
The freezers are available in various models with capacities ranging from 360 to 729 litres, accommodating between 240 to 576 2” boxes. They are certified as Class IIa Medical Devices, suitable for storing human cells, organs, plasma, and DNA.
Scientific Applications
These freezers are ideal for storing temperature-sensitive samples such as therapeutics, biospecimens, stem cells, engineered tissues, vaccines, and other pharmaceutical products.
Key Features
  • Dual Cooling System: Ensures redundancy and temperature stability.
  • Enhanced Use & Security: Managed by a microprocessor controller with an alarm system and diagnostic functions, featuring an LCD touch panel.
  • Filterless Design: Reduces maintenance time.
  • VIP PLUS Insulation: Increases storage capacity by up to 30% without increasing the footprint.
Performance and Energy Efficiency
The freezers include an ECO mode for reduced energy consumption while maintaining temperature uniformity. The compressors are designed for ultra-low temperature applications, enhancing durability and efficiency.
Cabinet Construction
Features multiple access ports, an EZlatch door handle, and a vacuum release port. The cabinet design with chamfered edges is suitable for multi-freezer laboratories.
Monitoring and Control
Includes a microprocessor controller with a touchscreen display for simplified functions and easy data transfer via USB. Offers flexible shelf layouts and various alarm systems for sample safety.
Conclusion
TwinGuard Ultra Low Temperature Freezers provide reliable and secure storage solutions with advanced features enhancing performance, energy efficiency, and user convenience.
Additional Specifications
Temperature range: -50 to -86°C. Features a microprocessor control system with non-volatile memory and an LCD touch screen. The refrigeration system includes compressors ranging from 2 x 450W to 2 x 1100W, using various refrigerants with specific Global Warming Potential (GWP). Insulation is PUF/VIP Plus with thicknesses of 80mm or 70/135mm.
Construction
Exterior and interior materials are painted steel, with some models featuring stainless steel interiors. Outer doors have locks, and inner doors are made of Styrofoam. Shelving varies by model with specified load capacities.
Alarms
Includes visual, buzzer, and remote alarms for power failure, high temperature, low temperature, and door open events.
Electrical and Noise Level
Power supply is 230V at 50Hz with a noise level of 52 dB(A).
Options
Includes liquid CO2 and N2 back-up systems, temperature recorders, and various inner door kits.
Performance Data
Pull-up and pull-down temperature characteristics are provided for different models, indicating performance during power failures.
Rack Configurations
Details on rack types and capacities for various models, including vertical and side-opening configurations with specific tray and box capacities.
Note
Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
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Twin Guard ULTRA LOW TEMPERATURE FREEZERS The most secure ultra-low temperature freezers for the storage of high value samples. Alongside exceptional ease-of-use and data monitoring, the Dual Cooling System provides the highest level of protection through the use of two independent refrigeration systems.

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ULTRA LOW TEMPERATURE FREEZERS TwinGuard Upright Freezers TwinGuard Chest Freezers 360 litres Freezers | 240 2”boxes 528 litres Freezers | 384 2”boxes 729 litres Freezers | 576 2”boxes 575 litres Freezers | 416 2”boxes 715 litres Freezers | 520 2”boxes The most secure ultra-low temperature freezers for the storage of high value samples TwinGuard Ultra Low Temperature Freezers with Dual Cooling Technology offer the highest level of security for high-value samples. Alongside exceptional ease-of-use and data monitoring, the Dual Cooling System provides the highest level of protection through the...

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In the case of unexpected failure of one of the cooling circuits, the other circuit will maintain the freezer continuously in the -70°C range. Medical Device Directive PHCbi has become one of the first companies in our industry to introduce Medical Device certification to underline our strong commitment to product design, quality and safety. In 2010, PHCbi was awarded certification by TUV-Sud to manufacture blood bank refrigerators, freezers and incubators as Class IIa Medical Devices according to the directives 93/42/EEC and 2007/47/EC. At the same time our quality systems were updated to the...

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TwinGuard ULT Freezers ULTIMATE SAMPLE PROTECTION The Dual Cooling System offers the highest level of protection through the use of two independent refrigeration systems. If one system unexpectedly fails the other can maintain the freezer in the -70°C range. ENHANCED USE & INTELLIGENT SECURITY The freezers are managed and monitored by an integrated microprocessor controller with a comprehensive alarm system and diagnostic functions. Status and control of parameters are accessible via an LCD information centre. The EZlatch, on the upright models, makes access to stored samples even easier. A colour...

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SAMPLE PROTECTION & OPTIMUM CAPACITY Models: MDF-DU302VX-PE | MDF-DU502VX-PE | MDF-DU702VX-PE | MDF-DC500VX-PE | MDF-DC700VX-PE DUAL COOLING SYSTEM Within TwinGuard’s independent Dual Cooling System, efficient ultra-low cooling is achieved through two independent evaporator circuits surrounding the interior chamber. Two independent evaporator circuits -86ºC VIP PLUS vacuum insulation provides up to 30% more storage capacity than a conventionally insulated freezer, without increasing the footprint. A glass fibre core provides advanced thermal properties. Innovative design PHCbi was the first company...

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SAMPLE PROTECTION Models: MDF-DU302VX-PE | MDF-DU502VX-PE | MDF-DU702VX-PE | MDF-DC500VX-PE | MDF-DC700VX-PE • Each refrigeration circuit includes a closed-loop cold-wall evaporator configured in parallel to the other. Two independent refrigeration systems • If a component, such as a compressor, fails in a conventional ULT freezer with single or cascade refrigeration circuits with mutually dependent high and low stage systems, the whole system will fail and the freezer will eventually rise to room temperature, putting samples at serious risk of degradation. • Independent compressors, evaporators...

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INDUSTRY FIRST INTELLIGENT ECO MODE OPERATION The TwinGuard ULT Freezers can be set to Normal or ECO mode operation, depending on the requirements of the user. Although both refrigeration systems are completely independent, ECO mode establishes an overlapping cycle to significantly reduce energy consumption while maintaining optimum interior uniformity for protection of high value materials. Normal mode maintains the most repeatable, cycling wave form for the strictest of GMP applications. Pull-down Stable temperature CHAMBER TEMP COMPRESSOR A COMPRESSOR B COMP A/B COMPLEMENTARY OPERATION Pull-down...

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CABINET CONSTRUCTION Models: MDF-DU302VX-PE | MDF-DU502VX-PE | MDF-DU702VX-PE An automatic vacuum release port allows smooth door opening when a vacuum has been formed due to the large different in ambient and chamber temperature during previous door opening. A manual vacuum release port allows smooth door opening in case of unexpected failure of the automatic vacuum release port. The EZlatch door handle makes access to stored samples even easier. Multiple access ports permit insertion of independent probes, instrumentation or liquid CO2 back-up injectors. Gasketed inner doors seal inside to...

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Touch Panel Legend MDF-DC500VX-PE, MDF-DC700VX-PE MICROPROCESSOR CONTROL WITH TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY The TwinGuard ULT Freezers are managed by an integrated microprocessor controller with LCD touchscreen to simplify all freezer functions. Uniform ultra-low temperature is achieved through a combination of performance systems supervised by the controller complete with alarm, programming and diagnostic protocols. The built in USB port allows logged data to be easily transferred to a PC. 1. Present temperature display field: The current chamber temperature is displayed. 2. Set temperature value display...

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Appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice. ■"Exterior dimensions of main cabinet only, excluding handle and other external projections - See dimensions drawings on website for full details 21 Air temperature measured at freezer centre, ambient temperature +30°C, no load 31 Max. load is the total of the load distributed over all shelves (3) and chamber bottom surface. The weight is the maximum load for chamber inside and excludes load on casters equipped with product. 4 Nominal value. Background noise 20dB 51 Usable storage capacity will be 320 x 2" boxes with installation...

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RACK CONFIGURATIONS Models: MDF-DU302VX-PE | MDF-DU502VX-PE | MDF-DU702VX-PE | MDF-DC500VX-PE | MDF-DC700VX-PE Vertical rack type Rack/quantity Aluminium Total boxes Rack/quantity Stainless steel Total boxes with trays side opening with trays side opening with trays side opening with trays side opening with trays with trays side opening with trays side opening side opening side opening side opening side opening Appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice. PE (1φ230V 50Hz) AT30℃ Pull-down & Pull-up Temperture PERFORMANCE DATA MDF-DU302VX-PE Time (hour) Time (hour) Time (hour)...

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