Binder UF V User manual

Version 03/2019 Art. No. 7001-0374
Operating Manual
Translation of the Original Operating Manual
ULTRA.Guard™
Ultra Low Temperature Freezers UF V (E3)
with RD4 Controller
Model Model version Art. No. Voltage
UF V
UF V 500 UFV500-230V 9020-0347, 9120-0347 230 V
UF V 700 UFV700-230V 9020-0348, 9120-0348 230 V
UF V-UL
UF V 500-UL UFV500UL-120V 9020-0351, 9120-0351 120 V
UF V 500-UL UFV500UL-240V 9020-0353, 9120-0353 208-240 V
UF V 700-UL UFV700UL-120V 9020-0352, 9120-0352 120 V
UF V 700-UL UFV700UL-240V 9020-0354, 9120-0354 208-240 V
UF V with water cooling
UF V 500 UFV500-230V-H2O 9020-0349, 9120-0349 230 V
UF V 700 UFV700-230V-H2O 9020-0350, 9120-0350 230 V
BINDER GmbH
 Address: Post office box 102, 78502 Tuttlingen, Germany  Phone: [phone]
 Fax: [phone]  Internet: http://www.binder-world.com
 E-mail: [e-mail]  Service Hotline: [phone]
 Service Fax: [phone]  Service E-Mail: [e-mail]
 Service Hotline USA: [phone] or [phone] x3
 Service Hotline Asia Pacific: [phone] or [phone]
 Service Hotline Russia and CIS: [phone]
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Contents
1. SAFETY .................................................................................................................. 6
1.1 Legal considerations ........................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Structure of the safety instructions ...................................................................................................... 6
1.2.1 Signal word panel ...................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.2 Safety alert symbol .................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.3 Pictograms ................................................................................................................................. 8
1.2.4 Word message panel structure ................................................................................................. 8
1.3 Localization / position of safety labels at the chamber ........................................................................ 9
1.4 Type plate .......................................................................................................................................... 10
1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chamber ................................................ 11
1.6 Intended use ...................................................................................................................................... 13
1.7 Operating instructions ....................................................................................................................... 13
1.8 Measures to prevent accidents ......................................................................................................... 14
2. CHAMBER DESCRIPTION .................................................................................. 15
2.1 Chamber overview ............................................................................................................................ 17
2.2 Door lock and controller housing ....................................................................................................... 19
2.2.1 Operating the NumPad (option “Door access system”) ........................................................... 20
2.2.2 Operating the electromechanical door locking (option “Door access system”) ....................... 20
2.3 Main power switch ............................................................................................................................. 21
2.4 Chamber rear .................................................................................................................................... 22
2.5 Doors ................................................................................................................................................. 23
2.5.1 Outer door................................................................................................................................ 23
2.5.2 Compartment doors ................................................................................................................. 23
2.6 Drain well for condensate during defrosting (option) ......................................................................... 24
3. COMPLETENESS OF DELIVERY, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND
INSTALLATION .................................................................................................... 25
3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery................................................. 25
3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation ..................................................................................... 26
3.2.1 Moving the freezer inside a building ........................................................................................ 26
3.2.2 Transport outside a building .................................................................................................... 27
3.3 Storage .............................................................................................................................................. 28
3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions ................................................................................. 28
4. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ................................................................ 30
4.1 Operating instructions ....................................................................................................................... 30
4.2 Spacers for rear wall distance ........................................................................................................... 30
4.3 Adjustable shelves ............................................................................................................................ 31
4.4 Connections of cooling water for chambers with water cooling (option) ........................................... 33
4.4.1 Connection of cooling water outlet for water cooling ............................................................... 33
4.4.2 Connection of cooling water inlet for water cooling ................................................................. 34
4.4.3 Connection kit for cooling water .............................................................................................. 34
4.5 Electrical connection ......................................................................................................................... 36
4.6 Advanced voltage booster (option) .................................................................................................... 36
5. FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW OF THE RD4 CHAMBER CONTROLLER ............... 37
5.1 Menu structure of the controller and access levels ........................................................................... 38
6. START UP ............................................................................................................ 39
6.1 Preset factory parameters ................................................................................................................. 39
6.2 Behavior after turning on the chamber .............................................................................................. 39
7. TEMPERATURE SET-POINT ENTRY .................................................................. 40
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8. PLACING SAMPLES IN STORAGE IN THE FREEZER ...................................... 41
9. SETTING SPECIAL CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS .............................................. 42
10. PASSWORD ......................................................................................................... 43
10.1 Password request .............................................................................................................................. 43
10.2 Assign and modify a password .......................................................................................................... 43
10.2.1 Assign and modify the User password .................................................................................... 44
10.2.2 Assign and modify the Admin password .................................................................................. 44
10.3 Performance during and after power failure and shut down ............................................................. 45
11. SAFETY CONTROLLER (TEMPERATURE SAFETY DEVICE) .......................... 45
11.1 Setting the safety controller mode ..................................................................................................... 46
11.2 Setting the safety controller value ..................................................................................................... 46
11.3 Message and measures in the state of alarm ................................................................................... 47
11.4 Function check .................................................................................................................................. 47
12. GENERAL CONTROLLER SETTINGS ................................................................ 48
12.1 Selecting the controller’s menu language ......................................................................................... 48
12.2 Selecting the temperature unit .......................................................................................................... 48
12.3 Setting the current date ..................................................................................................................... 49
12.4 Setting the current time ..................................................................................................................... 50
12.5 Function “Language selection at restart” ........................................................................................... 50
12.6 Setting the chamber address ............................................................................................................ 51
12.7 Display brightness ............................................................................................................................. 51
13. TOLERANCE RANGE AND ALARM DELAY SETTINGS .................................... 52
13.1 Setting the delay time for door open alarm ....................................................................................... 52
13.2 Setting the delay time for tolerance range alarm............................................................................... 52
13.3 Setting the temperature tolerance range ........................................................................................... 53
14. ALARM FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................... 54
14.1 Alarm messages ............................................................................................................................... 54
14.2 Information messages ....................................................................................................................... 56
14.3 Activating / deactivating the audible alarm (alarm buzzer) ................................................................ 56
14.4 Required actions in case of an alarm ................................................................................................ 57
14.4.1 Safety controller temperature alarm ........................................................................................ 57
14.4.2 Temperature tolerance range alarm (too high and too low temperature) ................................ 57
14.4.3 Door open alarm ...................................................................................................................... 58
14.4.4 Power failure alarm (chamber with option “battery-buffered alarm system”) ........................... 58
14.4.5 Messages on the battery management system (chamber with option “battery-buffered alarm
system”) .................................................................................................................................. 59
14.4.6 Messages referring to temperature sensor failure ................................................................... 60
14.4.7 Messages referring to CO2 emergency cooling (option CO2 emergency cooling) ................... 61
14.5 Zero-voltage relay alarm output ........................................................................................................ 62
15. ETHERNET NETWORK SETTINGS .................................................................... 63
15.1 Showing the network settings ............................................................................................................ 63
15.1.1 Showing the chamber‘s MAC address .................................................................................... 63
15.1.2 Showing the IP address ........................................................................................................... 64
15.1.3 Showing the subnet mask ....................................................................................................... 64
15.1.4 Showing the standard gateway ................................................................................................ 64
15.1.5 Showing the DNS server address............................................................................................ 65
15.1.6 Showing the DNS chamber name ........................................................................................... 65
15.2 Changing the configuration of the network settings .......................................................................... 65
15.2.1 Selecting the type of IP address assignment (automatic / manual) ........................................ 66
15.2.2 Selecting the type of assignment of the DNS server address (automatic / manual) ............... 66
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15.2.3 Assigning the IP address ......................................................................................................... 66
15.2.4 Setting the subnet mask .......................................................................................................... 67
15.2.5 Setting the standard gateway .................................................................................................. 68
15.2.6 Assigning the DNS server address .......................................................................................... 68
16. ACCESS CODES (OPTION “DOOR ACCESS SYSTEM”) ................................. 69
16.1 Assigning the access codes .............................................................................................................. 69
16.2 Opening the chamber door with the access code ............................................................................. 70
17. DATA RECORDER ............................................................................................... 71
17.1 Recorded data ................................................................................................................................... 71
17.2 Storage capacity ................................................................................................................................ 71
17.3 Setting the storage rate for the “DL1” recorder data ......................................................................... 72
17.4 Deleting the data recorder ................................................................................................................. 72
18. USB-MENU: DATA TRANSFER VIA USB INTERFACE ...................................... 73
18.1 Connecting the USB stick.................................................................................................................. 73
18.2 Import function .................................................................................................................................. 73
18.3 Export functions................................................................................................................................. 74
18.4 Ongoing data transfer........................................................................................................................ 74
18.5 Error during data transmission .......................................................................................................... 75
18.6 Removing the USB stick ................................................................................................................... 75
19. BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (OPTION “BATTERY-BUFFERED ALARM
SYSTEM”) ............................................................................................................ 75
19.1 Battery present .................................................................................................................................. 75
19.2 Charging voltage ............................................................................................................................... 76
20. SETTING AND ACTIVATING THE SERVICE SETPOINT ................................... 76
20.1 Setting the service setpoint ............................................................................................................... 76
20.2 Activating the service setpoint ........................................................................................................... 77
21. CO2 EMERGENCY COOLING (OPTION) ............................................................ 78
21.1 Connecting and exchanging the pressurized CO2 cylinder ............................................................... 79
21.2 Operating the CO2 emergency cooling system ................................................................................. 81
21.3 Settings on the chamber controller ................................................................................................... 83
21.3.1 Setting the CO2 emergency cooling temperature setpoint....................................................... 83
21.3.2 Activating the CO2 emergency cooling .................................................................................... 83
21.3.3 Test run of the CO2 emergency cooling .................................................................................. 84
22. DATA MONITORING AND RECORDING ............................................................ 85
22.1 Ethernet interface .............................................................................................................................. 85
22.2 APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software (option) ........................................................................ 85
22.3 Analog output for temperature (option) ............................................................................................. 85
22.4 Data logger kit (option) ...................................................................................................................... 85
23. CHAMBER INVENTORY: STORAGE RACK SYSTEMS AND CRYO BOXES
(OPTION) .............................................................................................................. 86
23.1 Storage rack systems with or without cryo boxes ............................................................................. 86
23.2 Cryo boxes ........................................................................................................................................ 86
24. MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND SERVICE ..................................................... 87
24.1 Maintenance intervals, service .......................................................................................................... 87
24.2 Service Reminder .............................................................................................................................. 88
24.3 Cleaning and decontamination .......................................................................................................... 88
24.3.1 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................... 88
24.3.2 Decontamination ...................................................................................................................... 90
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24.4 Maintenance work by the customer................................................................................................... 92
24.4.1 Checking and cleaning / replacing the condenser air filter ...................................................... 92
24.4.2 Cleaning the condenser ........................................................................................................... 93
24.4.3 De-icing and defrosting ............................................................................................................ 93
24.5 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH ................................................................................. 94
25. DISPOSAL ............................................................................................................ 94
25.1 Disposal of the transport packing ...................................................................................................... 94
25.2 Decommissioning .............................................................................................................................. 95
25.3 Disposal of the chamber in the Federal Republic of Germany .......................................................... 95
25.4 Disposal of the chamber in the member states of the EU except for the Federal Republic of
Germany ............................................................................................................................................ 96
25.5 Disposal of the chamber in non-member states of the EU ............................................................... 97
26. TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................... 98
27. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION .............................................................................. 100
27.1 Factory calibration and adjustment ................................................................................................. 100
27.2 Over current protection.................................................................................................................... 100
27.3 Battery replacement (option “battery-buffered alarm system”) ........................................................ 100
27.4 Technical data ................................................................................................................................. 101
27.5 Equipment and options (extract) ..................................................................................................... 103
27.6 Optional equipment, accessories and spare parts (extract) ............................................................ 104
27.7 Dimensions UF V 500 (E3) ............................................................................................................. 106
27.8 Dimensions UF V 700 (E3) ............................................................................................................. 107
28. CERTIFICATES AND DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY ............................. 108
28.1 EU Declaration of Conformity .......................................................................................................... 108
29. PRODUCT REGISTRATION .............................................................................. 110
30. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE .............................................. 111
30.1 For chambers located outside the USA and Canada ...................................................................... 111
30.2 For chambers in the USA and Canada ........................................................................................... 114
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Dear Customer,
For the correct operation of the ULTRA.Guard™ ultra-low temperature freezer UF V, it is important that
you read this operating manual completely and carefully and observe all instructions as indicated. Failure
to read, understand and follow the instructions may result in personal injury. It can also lead to damage to
the chamber and/or poor equipment performance.
1. Safety
This operating manual is part of the components of delivery. Always keep it handy for reference.
The chamber should only be operated by laboratory personnel especially trained for this purpose and fa-
miliar with all precautionary measures required for working in a laboratory. Observe the national regula-
tions on minimum age of laboratory personnel. To avoid injury and damage observe the safety instructions
in the operating manual.
WARNING
Failure to observe the safety instructions.
Serious injuries and chamber damage.
 Observe the safety instructions in this operating manual
 Carefully read the complete operating instructions of the chamber.
1.1 Legal considerations
This operating manual is for informational purposes only. It contains information for installing, start-up,
operation and maintenance of the product. Note: the contents and the product described are subject to
change without notice.
Understanding and observing the instructions in this operating manual are prerequisites for hazard-free
use and safety during operation and maintenance. In no event shall BINDER be held liable for any dam-
ages, direct or incidental arising out of or related to the use of this manual.
This operating manual cannot cover all conceivable applications. If you would like additional information,
or if special problems arise that are not sufficiently addressed in this manual, please ask your dealer or
contact us directly by phone at the number located on page one of this manual
Furthermore, we emphasize that the contents of this operating manual are not part of an earlier or existing
agreement, description, or legal relationship, nor do they modify such a relationship. All obligations on the
part of BINDER derive from the respective purchase contract, which also contains the entire and exclu-
sively valid statement of warranty administration. The statements in this manual neither augment nor re-
strict the contractual warranty provisions.
1.2 Structure of the safety instructions
In this operating manual, the following safety definitions and symbols indicate dangerous situations in
accordance with the standards ISO 3864-2 and ANSI Z535.6.
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1.2.1 Signal word panel
Depending on the probability of serious consequences, potential dangers are identified with a signal word,
the corresponding safety color, and if appropriate, the safety alert symbol.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious (irreversible)
injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
(irreversible) injury
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor
(reversible) injury
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the product
and/or its functions or to property in its proximity.
1.2.2 Safety alert symbol
Use of the safety alert symbol indicates a risk of injury.
Observe all measures that are marked with the safety alert symbol in order to avoid death or
injury.
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1.2.3 Pictograms
Warning signs
Electrical hazard
Very cold surface
Explosive atmosphere
Stability hazard
CO2 suffocation hazard Gas cylinders
Pollution Hazard Harmful substances
Biohazard
Risk of corrosion and /
or chemical burns
Mandatory action signs
Mandatory regulation Read operating
instructions
Disconnect the power
plug
Lift with mechanical
assistance
Environment protection Wear protective gloves
Wear safety goggles
Prohibition signs
Do NOT touch Do NOT spray with
water
Do NOT climb
Information to be observed in order to ensure optimum function of the product.
1.2.4 Word message panel structure
Type / cause of hazard.
Possible consequences.
∅ Instruction on how to avoid the hazard: prohibition
 Instruction on how to avoid the hazard: mandatory action
Observe all other notes and information not necessarily emphasized in the same way, in order to avoid
disruptions that could result in direct or indirect injury or property damage.
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1.3 Localization / position of safety labels at the chamber
The following labels are located on the chamber:
Pictograms (Warning signs)
Very cold surface: Risk of freezing
Risk of injury.
Observe the safety instructions in the operating manual.
(only UF V - UL and UF V with optional CO2 emergency cooling)
Service label
UF V regular chamber UF V-UL and UF V with optional
CO2 emergency cooling
Figure 1: Position of labels on the ultra-low temperature freezer UF V
Keep safety labels complete and legible.
Replace safety labels that are no longer legible. Contact BINDER Service for these replacements.
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1.4 Type plate
The type plate sticks to the left side of the chamber, bottom right-hand.
Figure 2: Type plate (example UF V 500 (E3) standard chamber)
Indications of the type plate (example) Information
BINDER Manufacturer: BINDER GmbH
UF V 500 Model designation
ULTRA.GUARD ULT Freezer Device name: “ULTRA.GUARD” ultra-low temperature
freezer
Serial No. 000000000000 Serial no. of the chamber
Built 2019 Year of construction
Nominal temperature -86 °C
-123 °F Nominal temperature
IP protection 20 IP type of protection acc. to standard EN 60529
Temp. safety device DIN 12880 Temperature safety device acc. to standard DIN 12880
Class --- Class of temperature safety device
Art. No. 9020-0347 Art. no. of the chamber
Project No. --- Optional: Special application acc. to project no.
1,60 kW Nominal power
9,0 A Nominal current
230 V / 50 Hz Nominal voltage +/- 10%
at the indicated power frequency
1 N ~ Current type
Max. operating pressure 28 bar Max operating pressure in the refrigerating system
Stage 1: R290 – 0,15 kg Cooling 1
st
stage: Refrigerant type, filling weight
Stage 2: R170 – 0,15 kg Cooling 2
nd
stage: Refrigerant type, filling weight
Contains hydrocarbon gases Contains hydrocarbon gases
Symbol on the type plate Information
CE conformity marking
Electrical and electronic equipment manufactured / placed
on the market in the EU after 13 August 2005 and to be
disposed of in a separate collection according to directive
2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE).
Nominal temp.
-
86 °C 1,60 kW / 9,0 A Max. operating pressure 28 bar
-
123 °F 230 V / 50 Hz Stage 1: R290– 0,15 kg
IP protection
20
Stage 2: R170 – 0,15 kg
Safety device
DIN 12880
1 N ~
Class
3.1
Art. No.
9020
-0347
Project No.
Built
201
9
ULTRA.GUARD ULT Freezer
BINDER GmbH
Im Mittleren Ösch 5
78532 Tuttlingen / Germany
www.binder-world.com
UF V 500
E3
Serial No. 00000000000000
Made in Germany
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1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chamber
With regard to operating the chamber and to the installation location, please observe the DGUV guidelines
213-850 on safe working in laboratories (formerly BGI/GUV-I 850-0, BGR/GUV-R 120 or ZH 1/119, issued
by the employers’ liability insurance association) (for Germany).
BINDER GmbH is only responsible for the safety features of the chamber provided skilled electricians or
qualified personnel authorized by BINDER perform all maintenance and repair, and if components relating
to chamber safety are replaced in the event of failure with original spare parts.
To operate the chamber, use only original BINDER accessories or accessories from third-party suppliers
authorized by BINDER. The user is responsible for any risk caused by using unauthorized accessories.
CAUTION
Danger of overheating.
Damage to the chamber.
∅ Do NOT install the chamber in unventilated recesses.
 Ensure sufficient ventilation of the installation site for dispersal of the heat.
CAUTION
Leakage of refrigerant in the event of a chamber defect.
Danger to the environment.
 Ensure sufficient ventilation of the installation site.
Do not operate the chamber in hazardous locations.
DANGER
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
∅ Do NOT operate the chamber in potentially explosive areas.
∅ KEEP explosive dust or air-solvent mixtures AWAY from the chamber.
The chamber does not does not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.
DANGER
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
∅ Do NOT introduce any substance into the chamber which is combustible or explosive at
working temperature.
∅ NO explosive dust or air-solvent mixture in the inner chamber.
Any solvent contained in the charging material must not be explosive or inflammable. I.e., irrespective of
the solvent concentration in the steam room, NO explosive mixture with air must form. The temperature
inside the chamber must lie below the flash point or below the sublimation point of the charging material.
Familiarize yourself with the physical and chemical properties of the charging material.
Familiarize yourself with any potential health risks caused by the charging material. Take adequate
measures to exclude any risk prior to putting the chamber into operation.
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WARNING
Contamination with toxic, infectious or radioactive substances.
Danger of intoxication.
Danger of infection.
 Protect the interior of the chamber against contamination by toxic, infectious or radioac-
tive substances.
 Take appropriate measures when bringing in or taking out toxic, infectious or radioa c-
tive substances.
DANGER
Electrical hazard.
Danger of death.
∅ The chamber must NOT become wet during operation or maintenance.
The chambers were produced in accordance with VDE regulations and were routinely tested in accord-
ance to VDE 0411-1 (IEC 61010-1).
CAUTION
The inner surfaces become very cold during operation.
Danger of injury by freezing on.
∅ Do NOT directly touch the inner surfaces or the charging material during operation.
∅ AVOID skin contact with the inner surfaces and accessory equipment.
 Wear protective gloves when opening the inner doors and during manipulation.
WARNING
Stability hazard.
Danger of injury.
Damage to the chamber and the charging material.
Housing cover breakaway.
∅ Do NOT climb on the lower housing cover.
∅ Do NOT load the lower housing cover with heavy objects while the chamber door is
open.
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1.6 Intended use
ULTRA.Guard™ ultra-low temperature freezers UF V are technical equipment and intended solely for use
at work. They are suitable are designed for safe storage of varied materials at temperatures up to –86 °C /
-122,8 °F, especially for long-term storage of biological, medical, and chemical samples at constant low
temperature. They are suitable for the domains Pharmacy, Medicine, Life Sciences, plastic industry, ele c-
tronic components, food etc.
Freezers are designed for storage of harmless materials. None of the components of the charging materi-
al must be able to form an explosive mixture with air. Any component of the charging material must NOT
be able to release toxic gases.
Following the instructions in this operating manual and conducting regular maintenance work
(chap. 24) are part of the intended use.
Other applications are not approved.
The chambers are not classified as medical devices as defined by the Medical Device Directive
93/42/EEC.
WARNING: If customer should use a chamber running in non-supervised continuous opera-
tion, we strongly recommend in case of inclusion of irrecoverable specimen or samples to
split such specimen or samples and store them in at least two chambers, if this is feasible.
The charging material shall not contain any corrosive ingredients that may damage the ma-
chine components made of stainless steel. Such ingredients include in particular acids and
halides. Any corrosive damage caused by such ingredients is excluded from liability by
BINDER GmbH.
In case of foreseeable use of the chamber there is no risk for the user through the integration of the
chamber into systems or by special environmental or operating conditions in the sense of EN 61010-
1:2010. For this, the intended use of the chamber and all its connections must be observed.
1.7 Operating instructions
Depending on the application and location of the chamber, the operator of the chamber must provide the
relevant information for safe operation of the chamber in a set of operating instructions.
Keep these operating instructions with the chamber at all times in a place where they are
clearly visible. They must be comprehensible and written in the language of the employees.
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1.8 Measures to prevent accidents
The operator of the chamber must observe the following regulation: Occupational Safety Regulations.
Operation of refrigeration chambers, heat pumps and cooling systems (GUV-R 500 chap. 2.35) (for Ger-
many).
Following measures have been taken by the manufacturer in order to prevent ignition and explosions:
• Indications of the type plate
See operating manual chap. 1.4
• Operating manual
An operating manual is available for each chamber.
• Temp erat ure mo nitoring
The chamber has a temperature display which can be read from outside.
An additional temperature safety device is built into the device. A visual and an audible signal (buzzer)
show exceeding of the temperature.
• Safety, measurement and control devices
The safety, measuring, and control devices are easily accessible.
• Electrostatic charge
The interior parts are grounded.
• Non-ionizing radiation
Non-ionizing radiation is not intentionally produced, but released only for technical reasons by electrical
equipment (e.g. electric motors). The machine has strong permanent magnets. If persons with active
implants (e.g. pacemakers, defibrillators) keep a safe distance (distance of field source to implant) of
30 cm, an influence of these implants can be excluded with high probability.
• Protection against touchable surfaces
Tested according to EN ISO 13732-3:2008.
• Floors
See operating manual chap. 3.4 for installation
• Cleaning
See operating manual chap. 24.3.
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2. Chamber description
The ULTRA.Guard™ ultra-low temperature freezers UF V were produced with great care using the latest
tools for development and production. They were optimized for safe long-term storage of samples in the
ultra-low temperature range. You can operate the freezer in a temperature range from -86 °C / -122.8 °F
up to -40 °C / -40 °F.
The UF V-UL chambers are regularly equipped with the advanced voltage booster AVC (option for UF V).
The freezers are available for several different voltages.
Door access system (option):
The freezers are optionally available with an electromechanical door locking and electronic access control
via NumPad, permitting personalized access control.
A pushbutton permits opening the electromechanical door locking without using your hands. A pull-tight
function automatically closes the outer door when slightly open.
Lockable protective flap for the main power switch (option)
An additional locking system with key for the freezer’s main power switch is optionally available.
Controller
The efficient RD4 chamber controller is equipped with a multitude of operating functions, in addition to
recorder and alarm functions. Set-point entry is easily accomplished directly via the chamber controller
and is also possible directly with a computer via Intranet in connection with the APT-COM™ 4 Multi Ma-
nagement Software (option, chap. 22.2).
Temperature setting is accurate to a tenth of a degree. The controller is mounted at the optimal height for
operation.
The controller offers an error diagnostics system generating audible and visual warning and alarm mes-
sages.
Chambers with the option “battery-buffered alarm system”: During power failure, alarm function and con-
trol remain active during 72h. The controller provides password protection for the setting menus.
The controller monitors ambient temperature and issues an alarm if it exceeds an adjustable value.
Housing
The inner chamber and the inside of the insulated outer door are made of stainless steel (German materi-
al no. 1.4016, US equivalent AISI 430). The housing including all corners and edges is RAL 7035 var-
nished. The inner surfaces are smooth and therefore easy to clean. Easy front access permits filter clean-
ing without tools. Two 28 mm access port serve to introduce a sensor cable of a measuring device, the
upper one also to connect the optional CO2 emergency cooling
The buildup of ice in the door area is minimal due to perfect closing of the inner and outer doors. Precise
spatial distribution of the cold in the interior ensures storage of all samples at an identical storage temper-
ature. The prevention of thermal bridges protects against defrosting. The combination of vacuum insula-
tion panels (V technology) and CFC-free polyurethane foaming maximizes the cold storage capacity.
The freezer has two compartment doors. You can insert stainless steel shelves are make optimum use of
the interior. You can flexibly arrange the shelves to use the interior in a variable and optimum manner.
Inventory racks (stainless steel storage racks with cryo boxes, chap. 23) are optionally available.
Castors with locks serve to move the freezer.
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Cooling system
The powerful, energy-efficient and low-noise refrigerating machine uses the environmentally friendly
“green” refrigerants R290 (propane) und R170 (ethane). They are completely free of HCFCs (hydrochloro-
fluorocarbons) and CFCs (chlorofluorocarbon).
Control of the two-stage refrigerating machine: The 1st stage cooling immediately turns on. In addition, the
2nd stage cooling turns on depending on the temperature.
Safety
Thanks to the standard overtemperature safety device, the set temperature is maintained also in case of a
controller failure.
In case of power failure at -80 °C / -112 °F, a temperature of -60 °C / -76 °F will not be exceeded in an
empty freezer for at least 2.5 hours, in a loaded freezer (measured with a 30 kg / 66 lb water load) for
approx. 7 hours.
Battery-buffered alarm system (option): The freezer is optionally equipped with a rechargeable battery
(12 V, 7.2 Ah). Battery voltage is regularly monitored. An alarm indicates too low battery voltage. You can
check battery voltage in the “USER” menu.
The advanced voltage booster optionally available provides automatic voltage compensation through a
buck/boost converter (chap. 4.6).
An error diagnostics system monitors the chamber functions and generates audible and visual warning
and alarm messages. The door is monitored for being closed.
The CO2 emergency cooling (option, chap. 21) offers additional refrigeration, i.e., following introduction of
a heat load, in case of a power failure or failure of the cooling system.
Data monitoring and recording
The chamber is regularly equipped with a zero-voltage relay alarm output (chap. 14.4.7) and optionally
with an analog output (chap. 22.3) for integration into customer systems.
The freezer is regularly equipped with an Ethernet interface (chap. 22.1) for computer communication,
enabling monitoring via a network. The BINDER APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software (option,
chap. 22.2) permits networking of up to 40 chambers and connection to a computer, as well as recording
and representing temperature data.
A data logger independent from the chamber controller (option, chap. 22.4) serves to independently rec-
ord the temperature values, data given out in compliance with FDA guideline 21 CFR part 11.
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2.1 Chamber overview
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(A)
(B)
(D)
(E)
(F)
Standard equipment Optional equipment:
“Door access system”
Figure 3: Ultra-low temperature freezer UF V (example UF V 700), front view
(A) Outer door
(B) Door lock and controller housing (description chap. 2.2)
(C) Door handle
(D) Compressor housing
(E) Air filter flap (checking and cleaning / replacing the filter chap. 24.4.1)
(F) Castors (front castors lockable by breaks)
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Figure 4: Ultra-low temperature freezer UF V 700, open
(A) Outer door
(B) Door lock and controller housing (description chap. 2.2)
(C) Door handle
(D) Compressor housing
(E) Air filter flap (checking and cleaning / replacing the filter chap. 24.4.1)
(F) Castors (front castors lockable by breaks)
(G) Compartment with variable shelf
(H) Compartment door
(
G)
(
H)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(A)
(H)
(B)
(C)
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2.2 Door lock and controller housing
The controller operator panel is integrated in the freezer‘s door lock and controller housing (B).
With the standard chamber a door handle (C) serves to open and close the chamber door.
Front view Left chamber side
Figure 5: Standard chamber: Door lock and controller housing with controller operator panel and door
handle
Chambers with the “Door access system “option are equipped with an electromechanical door locking and
electronic access control via NumPad.
Front view Left chamber side
Figure 6: Chamber with “Door access system” option: Door lock and controller housing with Numpad,
controller operator panel and pushbutton “OPEN” to open the door
(B)
(C) (C)
(B)
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2.2.1 Operating the NumPad (option “Door access system”)
Combined with the electromechanical door locking the NumPad permits personalized access control to
the freezer.
(1)
(2)
(3)
Figure 7: Door lock and controller housing with “Door access system” option:
Numpad, controller operating panel and pushbutton “OPEN” to open the chamber door
(1) Controller RD4 operating panel
(2) Pushbutton “OPEN” to open the chamber door
(3) NumPad to control the electromechanical door locking
2.2.2 Operating the electromechanical door locking (option “Door access system”)
A pushbutton permits opening the electromechanical door locking with-
out using your hands. A pull-tight function automatically closes the outer
door when slightly open.
Opening the door:
Firmly press the one-touch pushbutton “OPEN”. You can now open the
door.
Closing the door:
Firmly press on the door for at least 2 seconds until the automatic door
mechanism is activated and closes the door tightly.
Figure 8: Pushbutton “OPEN”
to open the door
DANGER
Risk of locking in a person.
Danger of death.
 Before closing doors, make sure that nobody is inside.
 Pull the power plug before entering the interior (e.g. for cleaning purposes).
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