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- Page 1 Operating Instructions Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer MDF-Ｕ700VX Please read the operating instructions carefully before using this product, and keep the operating instructions for future use. See page 54 for model number.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ···································································· 3 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION ···································· 4 LABELS ON UNIT ··································································· 9 SYMBOLS ON UNIT ································································ 9 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ·············································· 10 INTENDED USE AND PRECAUTIONS ········································ 10 FREEZER COMPONENTS Main body ········································································· 11 Control panel ····································································· 13 INSTALLATION SITE ·······························································... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION ■ Read the operating instructions carefully before using the product and follow the instructions for safe operation. ■ PHC Corporation takes no responsibility for safety if the product is not used as intended or is used with any procedures other than those given in the operating instructions. ■... -
Page 4: Precautions For Safe Operation
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION It is imperative that the user complies with the operating instructions as they contain important safety advice. Items and procedures are described so that you can use this unit correctly and safely. Following these precautions will prevent possible injury to the user and any other person. - Page 5 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING Do not use the unit outdoors. Exposure to rain may cause leakage and/or electric shock. Only qualified engineers or service personnel should install the unit. Installation by unqualified personnel may cause electric shock or fire. Install the unit in a location capable of bearing the total combined weight (product + optional accessories + stored items).
- Page 6 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING When handling harmful samples (for example, those which consist of toxic, pathogenic or radioactive substances), install the unit inside a designated isolation facility. If the unit is installed in a location which is not an isolation facility, there may be detrimental effects on both people and the natural environment.
- Page 7 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING Disconnect the power supply plug before moving the unit. Take care not to damage the power supply cord. A damaged power supply cord may cause electric shock or fire. Disconnect the power supply cord when the unit is not in use for long periods. Keeping the unit connected may cause electric shock, leakage, or fire due to the deterioration of insulation.
- Page 8 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION CAUTION Never install the unit in a location where corrosive materials such as sulphur compounds are likely to be generated (e.g. near a drainage facility). Corrosion of the copper pipes may result in the deterioration and consequently the failure of the cooling unit. This unit must be plugged into a dedicated circuit protected by a branch circuit-breaker.
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Page 9: Labels On Unit
LABELS ON UNIT <Labels applied to the unit> To avoid accidents, users are advised to read carefully the hazard labels found at key locations on the interior and exterior of the unit. Possible Warning/Caution Type Warning/Caution Label Description of Danger Danger Location of Danger Personal... -
Page 10: Environmental Conditions
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS This equipment is designed to be safe at least under the following conditions (based on the IEC 61010-1): ■ Indoor use; ■ Altitude up to 2000 m; ■ Ambient temperature 5 C to 40 ■ Maximum relative humidity 80 % for temperature up to 31 C decreasing linearly to 50 % relative humidity at 40 ■... -
Page 11: Freezer Components
FREEZER COMPONENTS Main body Outer door Magnetic door gasket Key hole POWER... - Page 12 FREEZER COMPONENTS 1. Control panel: The chamber temperature and other alarms/functions can be set using the keys on the control panel. The operational status can be checked on the temperature display and indicators [page 13]. 2. Outer door latch: Always lock the outer door latch when the outer door is closed. 3.
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Page 13: Control Panel
FREEZER COMPONENTS Control panel 1. LCD panel 2. Alarm lamp (ALARM): This lamp is flashed during alarm condition. 3. Figure input key: User for operation setting. 4. Menu button (MENU): To open the menu window during setting. 5. Shift key (Upward, downward, rightward, leftward): To move the cursor on the LCD panel during setting. -
Page 14: Installation Site
INSTALLATION SITE This unit must be installed in a location which meets all the conditions described below. If the unit is installed in a location which does not meet the conditions, its specified performance may not be achieved or malfunctions and accidents may occur. ■... -
Page 15: Installation
INSTALLATION When installing the unit, follow the steps below to secure the unit properly, and also be absolutely sure to earth the unit. In addition, install an earth leakage circuit breaker (on the unit’s power supply side), which is mandatory under the applicable laws and regulations. - Page 16 INSTALLATION 4. Preventing electric shock by earthing the unit When installing the unit, be absolutely sure to earth (ground) it. Earthing is necessary to prevent electric shocks resulting from deterioration of electrical insulations This unit comes with a 3-pin plug having one earth pin. Earthing work is not required in the case of a 3-pin power outlet equipped with an earth contact.
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Page 17: Start-Up Procedure
START-UP PROCEDURE Follow this procedure for the initial operation of the unit and for consequent operations (after temporary stoppage for cleaning, maintenance or moving) . After a power failure, the unit will restart operation automatically with the same settings as before the power failure [page 18] 1. -
Page 18: During/After Power Failure
DURING/AFTER POWER FAILURE Display of chamber temperature during power failure By pressing the buzzer stop key (BUZZER) during a “power-failure alarm”, the buzzer stops and the chamber temperature is displayed on the temperature display for 5 seconds. Check the chamber temperature as appropriate by pressing the buzzer stop key (BUZZER) during power failure. -
Page 19: Function Of Control Panel
FUNCTION OF CONTROL PANEL The following functions are available through control panel:. 1. Setting of standby operation: To set a running condition at the start-up. (refer to page 21) 2. Setting of log interval and sending to PC: To set a log interval (page 35) and to send a log data to PC. -
Page 20: Top Screen Of Control Panel
TOP SCREEN OF CONTROL PANEL When the power switch is turned on, the top screen is displayed on the LCD panel. 1. Operation indication (Control): "Normal" (initialization value) is indicated by the normal operation. "ECO" is indicated in the saving energy mode. Refer to page 31. 2. -
Page 21: Running Operation (Menu/Set)
RUNNING OPERATION (MENU/Set) This product is operated with set temperature at the time of start-up. 1. With top screen displayed, press the menu button (MENU) to show the menu window. Select “Set”, and press the enter key (ENTER). 2. A setup screen (Temp. Setting) is displayed. Set up each parameter. 1. -
Page 22: Chamber Temperature Setting (Temperature)
RUNNING OPERATION (MENU/Set) Chamber temperature setting (Temperature) Table 1 shows the basic procedure for setting the chamber temperature. Perform key operations in the sequence indicated in the table. The example in the table is based on the assumption that the desired temperature is -75 Note: The unit is set at the factory that the chamber temperature -80 C. -
Page 23: Alarm Temperature Setting (High Alarm/Low Alarm)
RUNNING OPERATION (MENU/Set) Alarm temp. setting (High Alarm/Low Alarm) As an example, Table 2 shows the procedure to set the high temperature alarm so that the alarm can activate when the chamber temperature is 5 C higher than the set temperature. Table 3 shows the procedure to set the low temperature alarm so that the alarm can activate when the chamber temperature is 5 C lower than the set temperature. -
Page 24: Alarm Delay Time Setting (Alarm Delay)
RUNNING OPERATION (MENU/Set) Alarm delay time setting (Alarm Delay) The setting range for delay time is between 0 minute and 15 minutes. When 0 is set, the buzzer sound without delay. The factory setting is 15 minutes. Table 4 shows the basic procedure for setting the alarm delay time. -
Page 25: Ring Back Of Alarm Buzzer Setting (Ring Back)
RUNNING OPERATION (MENU/Set) Ring back of alarm buzzer setting (Ring Back) The buzzer is silenced by pressing buzzer stop key (BUZZER) on the control panel during alarm condition (The remote alarm is not canceled). The buzzer will be activated again after certain suspension if the alarm condition is continued. -
Page 26: Key Lock Function
RUNNING OPERATION (MENU/Set) Key lock function This unit is provided with the key lock function. When the key lock is ON, change of temperature setting through the key pad is not available. The key lock is set in OFF at the factory. If a key lock is on, the Temp. -
Page 27: Key Lock Release Function
RUNNING OPERATION (MENU/Set) Key lock release function Table 7. Procedure for key unlock setting (Change from Lock to Unlock) (Factory setting of PW is “0000”.) Description of operation Key operated Indication after operation ----- Top screen is displayed. The menu window is indicated. And the MENU Press the MENU button. -
Page 28: Various Setting (Menu/Log)
VARIOUS SETTING (MENU/Log) Display of log (Log) This product has the function to record chamber temperature. (Initialization value is for about 5 weeks by the record interval for fifteen minutes.) This record is seen by the log indication (Log) of the display, or data can be transmitted to the personal computer. -
Page 29: Indication Of Log And Transmission
VARIOUS SETTING (MENU/Log) Indication of log and transmission Table 9. Display indication and the process to transmit past all date chamber temperature record value Key operated Description of operation Indication after operation ----- Top screen is displayed. The menu window is indicated. And the Press the MENU button. -
Page 30: Pc Setting
VARIOUS SETTING (MENU/Log) PC setting As for setting in PC side for transmission of log data, please contact our sales representative or agent. -
Page 31: Initialization (Tools/Default Setting)
VARIOUS SETTING (MENU/Tools) Initialization (Tools/Default Setting) 1. Choose initialization (Default Setting) with a shift key in the Select Tools screen (Select Tools). An initialization screen is indicated when a menu button (MENU) is pressed and made to indicate a menu window and OK is chosen and an enter key (ENTER) is pressed. -
Page 32: Set Of Date, Time, Log Interval (Tools/Date Time)
VARIOUS SETTING (MENU/Tools) Set of date, time, log interval (Tools/Date Time) Choose the “Date Time” on the Select Tools screen to display the Date Time screen. Then set each parameter. Each parameter setting range: 1. Date: Present date is indicated. (Example : in case of December 1, 2010) (Refer to a table 10.) 2. -
Page 33: Set Of Date And Time (Tools/Date Time)
VARIOUS SETTING (MENU/Tools) Set of date and time (Tools/Date Time) Table 10. Setting of date and time (When time is set up at 12:00:00 on December 1, 2010 ) Description of operation Key operated Indication after operation Top screen is displayed. ----- The menu window is indicated. -
Page 34: Set Of Door Alarm Delay Time (Tools/Door Delay)
VARIOUS SETTING (MENU/Tools) Set of door alarm delay time (Tools/Door Delay) This product has the setup function of the door alarm delay time. (Factory setting is 2 minutes.) The variable range of the door alarm delay time is 0 minute to 15 minutes. A setup example is the following. Table 11. -
Page 35: Set Of Log Interval (Tools/Log Interval)
VARIOUS SETTING (MENU/Tools) Set of log interval (Tools/Log Interval) This product can change the set point of the log interval (Log Interval) between 2 minutes and 30 minutes. (Factory setting is 15 minutes.) It can be recorded for about 5 weeks when the log interval is 15 minutes. -
Page 36: Change Of Compressor Delay Time (Tools/Comp. Delay)
VARIOUS SETTING (MENU/Tools) Change of compressor delay time (Tools/Comp. Delay) It is possible to set the time from turning ON this unit until starting its compressor. Settable range: 3 minutes~15 minutes, factory setting: 3 minutes. Note: • This unit has two compressor A and B. The compressor A starts first, after 1 minute the compressor B starts. -
Page 37: Set Of Key Lock Password(Tools/Key Lock Pw Setting)
VARIOUS SETTING (MENU/Tools) Set of key lock password(Tools/Key Lock PW Setting) 1. On the setting screen (Select Tools), select “Key Lock PW Setting”, select “OK” and press the enter key (ENTER). Input the present password (4 digits), select “OK” and press the enter key (ENTER). (Factory setting is 0000.) 2. -
Page 38: Remote Alarm Terminal
REMOTE ALARM TERMINAL The alarm is relayed to a remote location when a remote alarm device (commercially available) is connected to the remote alarm terminal. Installation of a remote alarm device is recommended when the unit is installed in an unattended location so that the operator of the unit is notified of the alarm. Contact our sales representative or agent to arrange the installation of a remote alarm device. -
Page 39: Monitor Of Freezer Status
MONITOR OF FREEZER STATUS This product has the operation monitor system shown in the table 14. It is the system to detect and inform some hard operating conditions that leaving the unit operating may cause a failure. Operation conditions are indicated in the display of status (Status) and the message column on the top screen. Table 14. -
Page 40: Alarms & Safety Functions
ALARMS & SAFETY FUNCTIONS This product has the alarm & safety function of the table 15. Table 15. Alarm & safety function list Alarm & safety Situation Indication Buzzer Safety operation Alarm lamp flashed If the chamber temperature is Temp. indicator is flashed higher than the temperature at High-temp. - Page 41 ALARMS & SAFETY FUNCTIONS Table 15. Alarms & safety function list Alarm & safety Situation Indication Buzzer Safety operation Message column: If the thermal sensor is disconnected. “Error E01: Temp Sensor Remote alarm. Open.” Intermittent tone Unit is continuous Message column: running.
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Page 42: Routine Maintenance
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Cleaning the exterior, interior, and accessories Use a dry cloth to wipe down the outside and inside of the unit and all accessories. If the outside panels are dirty, clean them with a diluted neutral dish-washing detergent. Wipe off condensation from the exterior of the cabinet with a dry, soft cloth. Using an undiluted solution of detergent may cause the unit’s plastic areas to crack. -
Page 43: Defrosting The Chamber
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Defrosting the chamber Frost may build up in the upper portion of the chamber and the inner door. Excessive accumulation of frost is likely to create gaps between the cabinet and the magnetic door gasket, which can reduce the cooling performance. -
Page 44: Defrosting The Air Release Port
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Defrosting the air release port Frost will readily build up within the air release port when the cap on the air release port is loosened or removed to open the outer door. Remove the frost depending on the condition of the unit, as follows: Condition Action Frost and ice have built up... -
Page 45: Replacement Of The Battery
REPLACEMENT OF THE BATTERY Replace the battery for the power-failure alarm every 3 years (when “Please exchange a battery.” is displayed in the message column) to ensure the alarm will operate in the event of a power failure. Contact our sales representative or agent to arrange the replacement of the battery when “Please exchange a battery.”... -
Page 46: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING If the unit malfunctions, check out the following before calling for service. <Attention> If the malfunction is not resolved after checking the following items or if the malfunction is not shown in the table below, contact our sales representative or agent. Malfunction Check/Remedy □... -
Page 47: Disposal Of Unit
DISPOSAL OF UNIT Recycle of battery The unit contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, check with your local solid officials option or proper disposal. ■ Label indication is obliged to comply with Japanese battery regulation. 廢電池... - Page 48 DISPOSAL OF UNIT (English) Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries must not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.
- Page 49 DISPOSAL OF UNIT (French) L’élimination des équipements et des batteries usagés Applicable uniquement dans les pays membres de l’Union européenne et les pays disposant de systèmes de recyclage. Apposé sur le produit lui-même, sur son emballage, ou figurant dans la documentation qui l’accompagne, ce pictogramme indique que les piles, appareils électriques et électroniques usagés, doivent être séparées des ordures ménagères.
- Page 50 DISPOSAL OF UNIT (Portuguese) Eliminação de Equipamentos Usados e Baterias Apenas para a União Europeia e países com sistemas de reciclagem Estes símbolos nos produtos, embalagens, e/ou documentos que os acompanham indicam que os produtos elétricos e eletrónicos e as baterias usados não podem ser misturados com os resíduos urbanos indiferenciados.
- Page 51 DISPOSAL OF UNIT (Dutch) Het ontdoen van oude apparatuur en batterijen. Enkel voor de Europese Unie en landen met recycle systemen. Deze symbolen op de producten, verpakkingen en/of begeleidende documenten betekenen dat gebruikte elektrische en elektronische producten en batterijen niet samen mogen worden weggegooid met de rest van het huishoudelijk afval.
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Page 52: Optional Components
OPTIONAL COMPONENTS Temperature recorder The chamber temperature can be recorded and checked by installing an optional temperature recorder (MTR-G85C or MTR-85H). Contact our sales representative or agent to arrange purchase of the temperature recorder. Main specifications of temperature recorder MTR-G85C MTR-85H Recording range Between -100... -
Page 53: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Product name Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer MDF-U700VX Medical purpose Storage of cells, organs, DNA, plasma. External dimensions W 1010 mm x D 870 mm x H 2010 mm Internal dimensions W 870 mm x D 600 mm x H 1400 mm... -
Page 54: Performance
PERFORMANCE Product name Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer MDF-U700VX Model number MDF-U700VX-PE Cooling performance C at the centre of the chamber (ambient temperature: 30 C, no load)* Temperature control range C to -50 C (ambient temperature: 30 C, no load) Power source... -
Page 55: Safety Check Sheet
CAUTION Please fill in this form before servicing. Hand over this form to the service engineer to keep for his and your safety. Safety check sheet 1. Freezer contents : □ □ Risk of infection: □ □ Risk of toxicity: □... - Page 56 Original Operating Instructions < EU countries only > 0123 Nijverheidsweg 120 4879 AZ Etten Leur, The Netherlands Printed in Japan 1-1-1 Sakada, Oizumi-machi, Ora-gun, Gunma 370-0596, Japan LDCL032600-0 S0418-0 2018.04.01 © PHC Corporation 2018...
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