Binder UF V Series User manual

Version 04/2023 Art. No. 7001-0374
Operating Manual
Translation of the Original Operating Manual
UF V (E3)
Ultra Low Temperature Freezers
with RD4 Controller
Model
Model version
Art. No.
Voltage
UF V
UF V 350
UFV350-230V
9020-0453, 9120-0453
230 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 350
UFV350UL-120V
9020-0454, 9120-0454
120 V
UF V 350
UFV350UL-240V
9020-0455, 9120-0455
208-240 V
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
Service Hotline: [phone]
Service Fax: [phone]
Service Hotline USA: [phone] or [phone] x3
Service Hotline Asia Pacific: [phone] or [phone]

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Contents
1. SAFETY.................................................................................................................. 6
1.1 Personnel Qualification .......................................................................................................................6
1.2 Operating manual................................................................................................................................6
1.3 Legal considerations ...........................................................................................................................6
1.3.1 Intellectual property ...................................................................................................................7
1.4 Structure of the safety instructions......................................................................................................7
1.4.1 Signal word panel......................................................................................................................7
1.4.2 Safety alert symbol....................................................................................................................8
1.4.3 Pictograms.................................................................................................................................8
1.4.4 Word message panel structure .................................................................................................9
1.5 Localization / position of safety labels at the chamber .......................................................................9
1.6 Type plate..........................................................................................................................................10
1.7 UKCA Label ......................................................................................................................................12
1.8 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chamber ...............................................12
1.9 Intended use .....................................................................................................................................14
1.10 Foreseeable Misuse..........................................................................................................................16
1.11 Residual Risks ..................................................................................................................................16
1.12 Operating instructions .......................................................................................................................18
1.13 Measures to prevent accidents .........................................................................................................18
2. CHAMBER DESCRIPTION .................................................................................. 19
2.1 Chamber overview ............................................................................................................................21
2.2 Door lock and controller housing ......................................................................................................23
2.2.1 Operating the NumPad (option “Door access system” for UF V 500 and UF V 700)..............24
2.2.2 Operating the electromechanical door locking (option “Door access system” for UF V 500 and
UF V 700)................................................................................................................................24
2.3 Main power switch.............................................................................................................................25
2.4 Chamber rear ....................................................................................................................................26
2.5 Doors.................................................................................................................................................27
2.5.1 Outer door ...............................................................................................................................27
2.5.2 Compartment doors.................................................................................................................27
2.5.3 Operating the door lock (option “Lockable door handle”)........................................................28
2.6 Drain well for condensate during defrosting (option) ........................................................................28
3. COMPLETENESS OF DELIVERY, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND
INSTALLATION.................................................................................................... 29
3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery ................................................29
3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation.....................................................................................30
3.2.1 Moving the freezer inside a building........................................................................................30
3.2.2 Transport outside a building ....................................................................................................31
3.3 Storage..............................................................................................................................................32
3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions ................................................................................32
4. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ............................................................... 34
4.1 Operating instructions .......................................................................................................................34
4.2 Spacers for rear wall distance...........................................................................................................34
4.3 Support feet (UF V 350 only) ............................................................................................................34
4.4 Adjustable shelves ............................................................................................................................35
4.5 Connections of cooling water for chambers with water cooling ........................................................37
4.5.1 Connection of cooling water outlet for water cooling...............................................................37
4.5.2 Connection of cooling water inlet for water cooling.................................................................38
4.5.3 Connection kit for cooling water ..............................................................................................38
4.6 Electrical connection .........................................................................................................................40
4.7 Advanced voltage booster (option) ...................................................................................................40

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5. FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW OF THE RD4 CHAMBER CONTROLLER ............... 41
5.1 Menu structure of the controller and access levels...........................................................................42
6. START UP............................................................................................................ 43
6.1 Preset factory parameters.................................................................................................................43
6.2 Behavior after turning on the chamber..............................................................................................43
7. TEMPERATURE SET-POINT ENTRY ................................................................. 44
8. PLACING SAMPLES IN STORAGE IN THE FREEZER...................................... 45
9. SETTING SPECIAL CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS .............................................. 46
10. PASSWORD......................................................................................................... 47
10.1 Password request .............................................................................................................................47
10.2 Assign and modify a password .........................................................................................................47
10.2.1 Assign and modify the User password ....................................................................................48
10.2.2 Assign and modify the Admin password .................................................................................48
10.3 Performance during and after power failure and shut down .............................................................49
11. SAFETY CONTROLLER (TEMPERATURE SAFETY DEVICE).......................... 49
11.1 Setting the safety controller mode ....................................................................................................50
11.2 Setting the safety controller value.....................................................................................................50
11.3 Message and measures in the state of alarm...................................................................................51
11.4 Function check ..................................................................................................................................51
12. GENERAL CONTROLLER SETTINGS................................................................ 52
12.1 Selecting the controller’s menu language .........................................................................................52
12.2 Selecting the temperature unit ..........................................................................................................52
12.3 Setting the current date.....................................................................................................................53
12.4 Setting the current time .....................................................................................................................54
12.5 Function “Language selection at restart” ..........................................................................................54
12.6 Setting the chamber address ............................................................................................................55
12.7 Display brightness.............................................................................................................................55
13. TOLERANCE RANGE AND ALARM DELAY SETTINGS ................................... 56
13.1 Setting the delay time for door open alarm .......................................................................................56
13.2 Setting the delay time for tolerance range alarm ..............................................................................56
13.3 Setting the temperature tolerance range ..........................................................................................57
14. ALARM FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................... 58
14.1 Alarm messages ...............................................................................................................................58
14.2 Information messages.......................................................................................................................60
14.3 Activating / deactivating the audible alarm (alarm buzzer) ...............................................................60
14.4 Required actions in case of an alarm................................................................................................61
14.4.1 Safety controller temperature alarm ........................................................................................61
14.4.2 Temperature tolerance range alarm (too high and too low temperature) ...............................61
14.4.3 Door open alarm......................................................................................................................62
14.4.4 Power failure alarm (chamber with option “battery-buffered alarm system”) ..........................62
14.4.5 Messages on the battery management system (chamber with option “battery-buffered alarm
system”) ..................................................................................................................................63
14.4.6 Messages referring to temperature sensor failure ..................................................................64
14.4.7 Messages referring to CO2emergency cooling (option CO2emergency cooling) ..................65
14.5 Zero-voltage relay alarm output ........................................................................................................66
15. ETHERNET NETWORK SETTINGS .................................................................... 67
15.1 Showing the network settings ...........................................................................................................67
15.1.1 Showing the chamber‘s MAC address ....................................................................................67
15.1.2 Showing the IP address...........................................................................................................67

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15.1.3 Showing the subnet mask .......................................................................................................68
15.1.4 Showing the standard gateway ...............................................................................................68
15.1.5 Showing the DNS server address ...........................................................................................68
15.1.6 Showing the DNS chamber name ...........................................................................................69
15.2 Changing the configuration of the network settings ..........................................................................69
15.2.1 Selecting the type of IP address assignment (automatic / manual) ........................................69
15.2.2 Selecting the type of assignment of the DNS server address (automatic / manual)...............70
15.2.3 Assigning the IP address.........................................................................................................70
15.2.4 Setting the subnet mask ..........................................................................................................71
15.2.5 Setting the standard gateway..................................................................................................71
15.2.6 Assigning the DNS server address .........................................................................................72
16. ACCESS CODES (OPTION “DOOR ACCESS SYSTEM” FOR UF V 500 AND UF
V 700) ................................................................................................................... 72
16.1 Assigning the access codes..............................................................................................................72
16.2 Opening the chamber door with the access code.............................................................................73
17. DATA RECORDER .............................................................................................. 74
17.1 Recorded data...................................................................................................................................74
17.2 Storage capacity ...............................................................................................................................75
17.3 Setting the storage rate for the “DL1” recorder data.........................................................................75
17.4 Deleting the data recorder.................................................................................................................75
18. USB-MENU: DATA TRANSFER VIA USB INTERFACE ..................................... 76
18.1 Connecting the USB stick .................................................................................................................76
18.2 Import function ..................................................................................................................................76
18.3 Export functions ................................................................................................................................77
18.4 Ongoing data transfer .......................................................................................................................77
18.5 Error during data transmission..........................................................................................................78
18.6 Removing the USB stick ...................................................................................................................78
19. BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (OPTION “BATTERY-BUFFERED ALARM
SYSTEM”) ............................................................................................................ 78
19.1 Battery operation...............................................................................................................................78
19.2 Charging voltage ...............................................................................................................................79
20. SETTING AND ACTIVATING THE SERVICE SETPOINT ................................... 79
20.1 Setting the service setpoint ...............................................................................................................79
20.2 Activating the service setpoint...........................................................................................................80
21. CO2EMERGENCY COOLING (OPTION) ............................................................ 81
21.1 Connecting and exchanging the pressurized CO2cylinder...............................................................82
21.2 Operating the CO2emergency cooling system.................................................................................84
21.3 Settings on the chamber controller ...................................................................................................85
21.3.1 Setting the CO2emergency cooling temperature setpoint ......................................................85
21.3.2 Activating the CO2emergency cooling....................................................................................86
21.3.3 Test run of the CO2emergency cooling ..................................................................................87
22. DATA MONITORING AND RECORDING ............................................................ 88
22.1 Ethernet interface..............................................................................................................................88
22.2 APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software (option)........................................................................88
22.3 Analog output for temperature (option) .............................................................................................88
23. CHAMBER INVENTORY: STORAGE RACK SYSTEMS AND CRYO BOXES
(OPTION).............................................................................................................. 89
23.1 Storage rack systems with or without cryo boxes.............................................................................89
23.2 Cryo boxes ........................................................................................................................................89

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24. CLEANING AND DECONTAMINATION .............................................................. 90
24.1 Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................90
24.2 Decontamination / chemical disinfection...........................................................................................92
25. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE, SERVICE, TROUBLESHOOTING, REPAIR,
TESTING .............................................................................................................. 93
25.1 General information, personnel qualification.....................................................................................93
25.2 Maintenance work by the customer ..................................................................................................94
25.2.1 Checking and cleaning / replacing the condenser air filter......................................................94
25.2.2 Cleaning the condenser...........................................................................................................95
25.2.3 De-icing and defrosting............................................................................................................95
25.2.4 Maintenance of the door lock ..................................................................................................96
25.3 Simple troubleshooting......................................................................................................................96
25.4 Maintenance intervals, service..........................................................................................................98
25.5 Service Reminder..............................................................................................................................99
25.6 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH .................................................................................99
26. DISPOSAL.......................................................................................................... 100
26.1 Disposal of the transport packing....................................................................................................100
26.2 Decommissioning............................................................................................................................100
26.3 Disposal of the chamber in the Federal Republic of Germany .......................................................101
26.4 Disposal of the chamber in the member states of the EU except for the Federal Republic of
Germany..........................................................................................................................................102
26.5 Disposal of the chamber in non-member states of the EU .............................................................103
27. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION.............................................................................. 104
27.1 Factory calibration and adjustment .................................................................................................104
27.2 Over current protection ...................................................................................................................104
27.3 Technical data.................................................................................................................................104
27.4 Equipment and options (extract) .....................................................................................................107
27.5 Optional equipment, accessories and spare parts (extract) ...........................................................108
27.6 Dimensions of UF V 350 (E3) .........................................................................................................110
27.7 Dimensions of UF V 500 (E3) .........................................................................................................111
27.8 Dimensions of UF V 700 (E3) .........................................................................................................112
28. CERTIFICATES AND DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY............................. 113
28.1 EU Declaration of Conformity..........................................................................................................113
28.2 UKCA Declaration of Conformity ....................................................................................................115
28.3Certificate for the GS mark of conformity of the “VDE Prüf- und Zertifizierungsinstitut” (Testing and
Certification Institute of the Association for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies) .116
28.4 Certificate of UL Compliance from Underwriters Laboratories Inc.®...............................................117
29. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE ............................................. 118
29.1 For chambers located outside the USA and Canada .....................................................................118
29.2 For chambers in the USA and Canada ...........................................................................................121

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Dear Customer,
For the correct operation of the ultra-low temperature freezer UF V, it is important that you read this oper-
ating 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
1.1 Personnel Qualification
The chamber must only be installed, tested, and started up by personnel qualified for assembly, startup,
and operation of the chamber. Qualified personnel are persons whose professional education, knowledge,
experience and knowledge of relevant standards allow them to assess, carry out, and identify any potential
hazards in the work assigned to them. They must have been trained and instructed, and be authorized, to
work on the chamber.
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 regulations
on minimum age of laboratory personnel.
1.2 Operating manual
This operating manual is part of the components of delivery. Always keep it handy for reference in the
vicinity of the chamber. If selling the unit, hand over the operating manual to the purchaser.
To avoid injuries and damage observe the safety instructions of the operating manual. Failure to follow
instructions and safety precautions can lead to significant risks.
DANGER
Dangers due to failure to observe the instructions and safety precautions.
Serious injuries and chamber damage. Risk of death.
Observe the safety instructions in this Operating Manual.
Follow the operating procedures in this Operating Manual.
Carefully read the complete operating instructions of the chamber prior to installing and
using the chamber.
Keep the operating manual for future reference
Make sure that all persons who use the chamber and its associated work equipment have
read and understood the Operating Manual.
This Operating Manual is supplemented and updated as needed. Always use the most recent version of
the Operating Manual. When in doubt, call the BINDER Service Hotline for information on the up-to-date-
ness and validity of this Operating Manual.
1.3 Legal considerations
This operating manual is for informational purposes only. It contains information for correct and safe in-
stalling, start-up, operation, decommissioning, cleaning and maintenance of the product. Note: the contents
and the product described are subject to change without notice.

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Understanding and observing the instructions in this operating manual are prerequisites for hazard-free use
and safety during operation and maintenance. Images are to provide basic understanding. They may devi-
ate from the actual version of the chamber. The actual scope of delivery can, due to optional or special
design, or due to recent technical changes, deviate from the information and illustrations in these instruc-
tions this operating manual. In no event shall BINDER be held liable for any damages, 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, e.g. 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 exclusively
valid statement of warranty administration and the general terms and conditions, as well as the legal regu-
lations valid at the time the contract is concluded. The statements in this manual neither augment nor restrict
the contractual warranty provisions.
1.3.1 Intellectual property
This operating manual is protected by copyright. Any unauthorized copying or disclosure to third
parties is strictly prohibited. We reserve the right to take legal action and, if necessary, to assert
claims for damages in the event of infringement.
Trademark Information: All BINDER trademarks relating to products or service, as well as trade names,
logos and product names used on the website, products and documents of BINDER company are trade-
marks or registered trademarks of BINDER company (including BINDER GmbH, BINDER Inc.) in the U.S.
and other countries and communities of states. This includes word marks, position marks, word/figurative
marks, design configurations, figurative marks, and design patents.
Patent Information: BINDER products, categories of products, and accessories may be covered by one
or more patents and/or utility models in the U.S. and other countries and communities of states. This infor-
mation is provided to satisfy the virtual patent marking provisions of various jurisdictions, in particular it is
intended to serve as notice under 35 U.S.C. § 287(a). Products and services listed on the BINDER website
may be sold individually or as part of a combination product. Additional patent applications may also be
pending in the U.S. and other countries and communities of states.
Please visit www.binder-world.com for more information.
1.4 Structure of the safety instructions
In this operating manual, the following safety definitions and symbols indicate dangerous situations in ac-
cordance with the standards ISO 3864-2 and ANSI Z535.6.
1.4.1 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 (irreversi-
ble) injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
(irreversible) injury

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CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor
(reversible) injury
NOTICE
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the product
and/or its functions or of a property in its proximity.
1.4.2 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.
1.4.3 Pictograms
Warning signs
Electrical hazard
Very cold surface
Explosive atmosphere
Stability hazard
CO2suffocation 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

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Information to be observed in order to ensure optimum function of the product.
1.4.4 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.
1.5 Localization / position of safety labels at the chamber
The following labels are located on the chamber:
Pictograms (Warning signs) Information
Very cold surface: Risk of freezing
Energy Star Symbol
(only UL chambers)
Risk of injury.
Observe the safety instructions in the
operating manual.
Flammable refrigerants
(only UL chambers)
Service label

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UF V with optional CO2emergency cooling UF V-UL, rear view
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.
1.6 Type plate
The type plate sticks to the left side of the chamber, bottom right-hand.
Figure 2: UF V type plate (example UF V 500 (E3) standard chamber)
Nominal temp.
-90 °C
1,60 kW / 9,0 A
Max. operating pressure 28 bar
-130 °F
230 V / 50 Hz
Stage 1: R290– 0,150 kg
IP protection
20
Stage 2: R170 – 0,150 kg
Safety device
DIN 12880
1 N ~
Contains hydrocarbon gases
Class
3.1
Art. No.
9020-0347
Project No.
Built
2022
ULT Freezer UF V 500
BINDER GmbH
Im Mittleren Ösch 5
78532 Tuttlingen / Germany
www.binder-world.com
E3
Serial No. 00000000000000
Made in Germany