Panasonic MDF-594C User Manual

Ultra-Low Chest Freezers

MDF-C8V1
MDF-594C
MDF-794C

-80°C to -86°C
Ultra-Low Chest
Freezers

Features:

• Industry leading ultra-low preservation for
uniformity, reliability and optimized footprint.

• Panasonic Cool Safe refrigeration system
designed to deliver energy-efcient and high
performance cooling.

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-86°C VIP® PLUS Ultra-Low Freezer (Chest)

MDF-C8V1Conventional insulation*

Capacity

84L

Capacity

86L

5.65 sq.ft

Installation
space

*Panasonic comparison

4.05 sq.ft

The MDF-C8V1’s ideal -86°C freezing environment using VIP® PLUS insulation technology maximizes storage capacity. The uniquely designed
single-compressor system achieves higher energy efficiency and space saving construction.

VIP® PLUS Space-Saving Series, -80°C MDF Ultra-Low Freezer (Chest)

Model Number

MDF-C8V1-PA

Think Green, VIP® offers lower operational costs than conventionally insulated models.

Volume

(cu.ft.)

3.0

85 L

Exterior Dimensions

(w x f-b x h)

21.6" x 27.0" x 37.2"

550 x 6 85 x 945 mm

Storage

(2"/ 51 mm boxes)

42 30 4,200

VIP® PLUS Technology

Panasonic ultra-low freezers provide
energy savings while minimizing carbon
footprint throughout the laboratory with­out compromising performance.

Patented revolutionary vacuum insula­tion cabinet construction reduces wall
thickness and achieves greater storage
capacity while decreasing the footprint.

Innovative Design

• Use of VIP® PLUS insulation material
reduces thickness of insulation by
approximately one half, enabling
exceptional storage capacity to
footprint ratio.

• Single-compressor system enables
low-noise operation and greater
energy efficiency.

• Achieves 40% higher energy
conservation than conventionally
insulated models.

• New refrigeration circuit without the
need for a filter reduces maintenance
requirements.

Green Benefits:

• Minimize carbon footprint with less
impact on the environment.

• Maximize lab space with smaller
footprint.

• Emits less heat into the laboratory
environment, minimizing air
conditioning costs.

Storage

(3"/76 mm boxes)

Storage

(2ml vials in boxes)

Voltage, Power

Connection

115 V

NEM A 5 -15

Safety and Alarm Features

• Alarm lamp and buzzer offer secure
warning of power failure or abnormal
temperature changes.

• High and low temperature warning
provides an audible and visual alarm
when the temperature deviates more
than ±5°C to ±20°C (adjustable) from
the set point.

MDF-C8V1

Ultra-Low Temperature
VIP® PLUS Freezer:

• Patented revolutionary vacuum
insulation cabinet construction
reduces wall thickness and
achieves greater storage
capacity while decreasing
the footprint.

• Comprehensive setpoint,
alarm, monitoring and
diagnostic functions based on
Panasonic-built microprocessor
controller with digital
LED display.

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GREEN

product

Thinking Green: VIP® PLUS offers lower operational

costs than conventionally insulated models.

-80°C Ultra-Low Freezers (Chest)

All MDF series ultra-low chest models use Panasonic-designed compressors for ultra-low temperature applications. Manufactured with foamed­in-place insulation, they are ideally suited for use in hospitals and laboratories for long-term preservation and storage of blood, specimens and
components, as well as materials testing.

Conventionally Insulated MDF Series -86ºC Ultra-Low Freezers (Chest)

Model Number

MDF-594C-PA

MDF-79 4C -PA

Volume

(cu.ft.)

17. 2

487 L

24.8

702 L

Exterior Dimensions

(w x f-b x h)

79.1" x 30.3 " x 42.1"

2010 x 770 x 1070 mm

101.2" x 30.3" x 42.1"

2570 x 770 x 1070 mm

Microprocessor Controls

Comprehensive setpoint, alarm, monitor­ing and diagnostic functions based on
Panasonic-built microprocessor control­ler with digital display of all input/output
functions.

Panasonic-Designed Refrigeration
and Compressors

Designed by Panasonic specifically for
rugged ultra-low temperature applications
in a laboratory environment; HCFC-free
refrigerants only.

High-performance refrigeration system
with foam-in-place cabinet insulation
maximizes interior temperature unifor­mity and protects against fluctuating
ambient temperatures.

Storage

(2"/ 51 mm boxes)

351 243 35 ,10 0

507 351 50,70 0

Storage

(3"/76 mm boxes)

High Density Blown-In Foam
Insulation and Heated Gasket Seal

In ultra-low temperature freezers, effec­tive insulation is critical.

• The insulation used in Panasonic
ultra-low freezers is two layers of rigid,
foamed-in-place polyurethane, placed
together to form a double-insulation
wall.

• This design prevents the insulation
layers from distortion and cracking
that might occur due to temperature
differences inside and out.

• Frost and icing on the top edges and
gaskets are prevented by utilization of
a heated mullion, which recycles heat
from the refrigeration system without

affecting chamber uniformity.

Storage

(2ml vials in boxes)

Voltage, Power

Connection

208/ 230V

NEM A 6 -15

208/ 230V

NEM A 6 -15

Built-In Temperature & Power
Failure Alarms (Lamp/Buzzer).

In case of power failure or an irregular
rise in temperature, a high capacity,
rechargeable battery-operated indicator
lamp and alarm will be activated.

Optional CO
are available and are self-activated when
a power outage occurs. This equipment
helps ensure that the contents will be
protected in the event of any power
failure or mechanical trouble.

and LN2 back-up systems

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-86ºC VIP® PLUS Ultra-Low Freezer (Chest)

Description

Model Number MDF -C 8V1- PA

Temperature Range -6 0°C to -80°C (-1°C increments)

Max Cooling Performance -8 0°C (Ambient Temp 30°C)

Effective Capacity 3.0 cu.ft. (84 liters)

Exterior Dimensions (w x f- b x h) 21.6” x 27.0” x 37.2” / 55 0 x 685 x 94 5 mm

Interior Dimensions (w x f-b x h) 15.9” x 19.3” x 16.9” / 405 x 490 x 430 mm

Net Weight Approx. 148lbs (67kg)

Storage Capacity 2" Box: 42 pcs. (SCR- 072 x 6 racks) 3" Box: 30 pcs

Outer Door / Inner Door Outer Lid: 1 piece; Inner Lid: 1 piece

Insulation VIP® PLUS rigid polyurethane foam (HC)

Cooling System 115V / 60Hz / 1 Phase NEM A 5-15P Plug

Compressor Rotary Type

Refrigerant HFC

Evaporator Tube on Sheet Type

Alarm System High / Low Temp. Alarm (±5°C to ±20°C); Power Failure Alarm; Remote Alarm Contact: DC 30C, 2 A (N.O./N.C.)

-80°C Ultra-Low Freezers (Chest)

Description

Model Number MDF -5 94C-PA MDF -794C- PA

Temperature Range -20°C to -8 6°C

Cabinet Insulation Rigid polyurethane foamed-in place

Exterior Dimensions (w x f- b x h) 79.1” x 30.3” x 42.1” / 2010 x 770 x 1070 mm 101.2” x 30.3” x 42.1” / 2570 x 770 x 1070 mm

Interior Dimensions (w x f-b x h) 50.3” x 19.7” x 30” / 1280 x 500 x 762 mm 72.4” x 19.7” x 30” / 1840 x 500 x 762 mm

Effective Capacity 17.1 cu.ft. (48 7 Liters) 24.7 cu.ft. (701 Liters)

Exterior Cabinet Painted Steel

Interior Cabinet Stainless Steel

Inner Sub -Lid 3 4

Net Weight (approx.) 672lbs (305kg) 827lbs (375kg)

Compressor (high stage) Hermetic type 750W Hermetic type 1100W

Compressor (low stage) Hermetic type 750W Hermetic type 1100W

Evaporator (high stage) Cascade condenser

Exaporator (low stage) Tube on sheet (shared with interior)

Condenser (high stage) Fine and tube t ype

Condenser (low stage) Shell and tube type

Temperature Control Microprocessor: Keypad input; Temp. input range: -20°C to -9 5°C (1C increment); Set value memory: nonvolatile memory

Temperature Display Digital Display

Sensor Platinum Resistance (Pt. 100)

Alarm System Selectable high temp. alarm (+10°C & +15°C from set point), Power Failure alarm, Filter check lamp, Remote alarm contact

Power Requirement 208 / 220V / 60hz built-in voltage booster

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