
Specifications
Model
Exterior dimensions 
(W x D x H)
Interior dimensions 
(W x D x H)
Capacity
Cooling performance
Control range
Baskets
Access ports
Compressor
Refrigerant
Alarm system
Calibration
Options
MDF-137
*
640 x 687 x 881 (mm)
25.2 x 27.0 x 34.7 (inch)
525 x 440 x 715 (mm)
20.7 x 17.3 x 28.1 (inch)
138L (4.9 cu. ft.)
-30°C (AT: 35°C, no load)
-20°C to -30°C
2
MDF-237
905 x 687 x 881 (mm)
35.6 x 27.0 x 34.7 (inch)
790 x 440 x 715 (mm)
31.1 x 17.3 x 28.1 (inch)
221L (7.8 cu. ft.)
*
1265 x 807 x 905 (mm)
49.8 x 31.8 x 35.6 (inch)
1140 x 550 x 735 (mm)
44.9 x 21.7 x 28.9 (inch)
426L (15.0 cu. ft.)
-35°C (AT: 35°C, no load)
3
17mm diameter, right-hand side and bottom left
Hermetic, 150W
 Hermetic, 200W
• High/low temperature alarm (SV ±5°C to ±15°C adjustable) • Power failure • Remote alarm contact
Temperature recorder (MTR-G85, MTR-4015LH), 
Baskets (MDF-13B2/13B3/43B2/43B3), SANYO DAQ system
MDF-436
MDF-U537
804 x 772 x 1802 (mm)
31.5 x 30.4 x 70.9 (inch)
658 x 607 x 1272 (mm)
25.9 x 23.9 x 50.1 (inch)
482L (17.0 cu. ft.)
-20°C to -35°C
4
30mm diameter, rear
Hermetic, 350W
HFC
Zero adjustment via control panel
Temperature recorder (MTR-G85, MTR-4015LH), SANYO DAQ system
MDF-U537D
804 x 772 x 1802 (mm)
31.7 x 30.4 x 70.9 (inch)
658 x 607 x 589/Top (mm) 658 x 607 x 603/Bottom (mm)
25.9 x 23.9 x 23.2 (inch)   25.9 x 23.9 x 23.7 (inch)
452L (16.0 cu. ft.)
-30°C (AT: 35°C, no load)
-20°C to -30°C
Top: 6 medium. Bottom: 8 small
Two 30mm diameter, rear
 Hermetic, 350W
Biomedical Freezers
Model
Exterior dimensions 
(W x D x H)
Interior dimensions 
(W x D x H)
Capacity
Cooling performance
Control range
Baskets
Access ports
Compressor
Refrigerant
Alarm system
MDF-U333
614 x 733 x 1620 (mm)
24.2 x 28.9 x 63.8 (inch)
490 x 485 x 1290 (mm)
19.3 x 19.1 x 50.8 (inch)
274L (9.7 cu. ft.)
-30°C (AT: 35°C, no load)
-20°C to -30°C
4 large, 1 small
30mm diameter, left-hand side
Hermetic, 225W
HFC
• High/low temperature alarm 
(SV ±5°C to ±15°C adjustable) 
• Power failure • Remote alarm contact
• High/low temperature alarm 
(SV ±5°C to ±20°C adjustable)
• Power failure • Filter clogging
MDF-U443
800 x 832 x 1810 (mm)
31.5 x 32.8 x 71.3 (inch)
640 x 615 x 1090 (mm)
25.2 x 24.2 x 42.9 (inch)
426L (15.0 cu. ft.)
-40°C (AT: 35°C, no load)
-15°C to -40°C
40mm diameter, left-hand side
Hermetic, 400W/750W
*
—
• Remote alarm contact • Battery/
fanmotor replacement notification
Calibration 
Options
MDF -137 & 237 for 60Hz, MD F-U 44 3 for 110V/60 Hz and 115V/60Hz are unav ailable .
*
*Cooling performance is indicated by the temperature reached at the center of the freezer (at ambient temperature 
of 30°C with no load). In order to use the freezer at a stable temperature for a long time, it is recommended that 
the temperature be set to at least 5°C higher than the indicated lowest temperature. 
In addition, depending on the usage conditions, it may not be possible to reach the indicated lowest temperature.
Caution:
SANYO guarantees the product under certain warranty conditions. 
SANYO in no way shall be responsible for any loss of content or damage to content.
• Appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Zero adjustment via control panel
Temperature recorder (MTR-G85,
MTR-4015LH), SANYO DAQ system 
—
Temperature recorder (MTR-85H,
MTR-4015LH), SANYO DAQ system
Options
Storage Baskets 
Outer dimensions: 
255(W) x 420(D) x 205(H)mm 
Inner dimensions: 
210(W) x 370(D) x 200(H)mm
Temperature Recorders
MTR-G85
MTR -40 15LH
MTR-85H
SANYO DAQ system
MTR-5000/Ethernet (LAN) Interface MTR-L03 or RS232C/
RS4 85 Inter face MTR-480
For MDF-137/237 
MDF-13B2 
(set of two) 
MDF-13B3 
(set of three)
Outer dimensions: 
275(W) x 530(D) x 205(H)mm 
Inner dimensions: 
230(W) x 480(D) x 200(H)mm
MTR-G85 (except MD F-U44 3) -100°C to +40°C
• Mounting kit for chest: M DF- S740
• Mounting kit for MDF -U537 and MDF- U537D 
(lower room): MPR- S7
• External mounting kit for MDF -U333 and MDF- U537D 
(upper room): MDF-S740T
• Recording paper: RP-G85 
• Recording pen: PG -R
MTR- 4015LH -40°C to +14°C 
• Mounting kit for chest: M DF- S3040
• Mounting kit for upright: MPR-S30 
(No kit required for MDF-U44 3)
• Recording paper: RP-40
MTR-85H 
(for MDF -U443 only) -100°C to +50 °C
• Recording paper: RP-85
• Recording pen: DF-38 FP
For MDF-436 
MDF-43B2 
(set of two) 
MDF-43B3 
(set of three)
Performance Data
Pull-down characteristics 
under no-load condition
MDF-137 MDF-237 MDF-436
+40
+20
0
-20
Tempera ture (˚ C)
-40 
1 2 3 4 5 6
Time (Hr)
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd., Biomedical Division, Gunma is certified for: 
Quality management system: ISO9001 / Medical devices quality management system: ISO13485 / Environmental management system: ISO14001
Distributed by:
Pull-up characteristics 
under no-load condition
MDF-137 MDF-237 MDF-436
+40
+20
0
-20
Tempera ture (˚ C)
-40 
1 2 3 4 5 6
Time (Hr)
Pull-down characteristics 
Pull-up characteristics during power failure
+40
+20
0
-20
Tempera ture (˚ C)
-40 
1 72 3 4 5 6 98
MDF-U537
Time (Hr)
+40
+20
0
-20
Tempera ture (˚ C)
-40 
1 72 3 4 5 6 98
MDF-U537D
Top chamber 
Bottom chamber
Time (Hr)
+40
+20
0
-20
Tempera ture (˚ C)
-40 
1 72 3 4 5 6
Central air temp. in cabinet 
Ambient temp. 35˚C, No-load
MDF-U333 MDF-U443
Time (Hr)
+40
+20
0
-20
-40
Tempera ture (˚ C)
-60 
1 72 3 4 5 6
Time (Hr)
SANYO Biomedical Freezers offer 
the outstanding reliability and 
performance required in a wide 
variety of storage and research 
applications.
MDF-U333
MDF-U537
MDF-U537D
MDF-U443
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
Biomedical Division
http://biomedical.sanyo.com/
©2009 SANYO Printed in Japan 2009.11 MA
SHR153
MDF-436
MDF-237
MDF-137
 

Chest type 
Power to cope with frequent 
door openings
SANYO’s MDF Series Biomedical Freezers offer the outstanding reliability and 
performance required in a wide variety of storage and research applications. In 
the medical field, they provide effective storage of life-saving fresh and frozen 
blood supplies and vaccines, as well as samples for diagnosis. In the biotechnology field, they provide effective storage of enzymes for genetic research, as 
well as culture media, reagents and samples for testing. In the industrial field, 
they are ideal for aging and temperature tests on electronic components, 
precision devices, and compound resins. As a storage environment, with 
excellent safety features, easy operability, and a host of other features, these 
freezers offer unsurpassed reliability and functionality. If you are looking for 
precision temperature controlled storage equipment, look to SANYO.
Upright type
Maximum capacity in minimum installation space Powerful fan ensures temperature 
uniformity throughout the freezer 
cabinet.
MDF-137
Effective capacity: 
138 liters (4.9 cu.ft.)
Small size suitable for personal use
• Digital temperature display as standard feature
• Compact, personal size
Enhanced Operation
• Front-mounted display/control panel (with 
new microprocessor) located at convenient 
waist height
Photo is 
MDF-U537D
• Memory backup
• Temperature display
• Front access calibration for temperature 
recorder
• The control panel, alarm system and 
non-volatile memory are the same for all 
models in the series.
Dimensions
Unit: mm
687
97
640
40
881
Front Front Front Front Front Front FrontSide Side Side Side Side Side Side
MDF-137
550 
440
MDF-237
Effective capacity: 
221 liters (7.8 cu.ft.)
Versatile mid-size model
• Digital temperature display as standard feature
• Easy-to-use 200-liter mid-size model
• Single electrical box makes servicing 
simpler.
• The chamber temperature is displayed for 
five seconds if BUZZER key is depressed 
during power failure alarm.
• After a power outage, operation resumes 
at pre-outage settings (non-volatile memory 
for temperature and alarm temperature 
settings)
• Control panel can be reset to zero for 
validation.
• Two access ports (right-hand side and 
bottom left) (chest type)
• Four casters and two adjustable feet
687
905
40
881
550 
440
MDF-436
Effective capacity: 
426 liters (15.0 cu.ft.)
Large size 400-liter class
• Digital temperature display as standard feature
• Large-capacity, economical size
Recording Features (Optional)
Recorder can be fitted in convenient position 
that will not interfere with installation. Choice 
of optional recorders
• 7-day circular recorder (MTR-G85) and 
32-day strip recorder (MTR- 4015LH) are 
available. (except MDF- U443)
• Temperature recorder with auto recharging 
batter y
• Front access calibration for temperature 
recorder
Environment-Friendly
• HFC refrigerant (non-CFC, non-HCFC 
refrigerant) is environment-friendly but offers 
superb performance. 
• Pre-coated metal body causes less 
environmental damage than conventional 
paint coating.
97
1265
905
MDF-436MDF-237
40
670 
550
807
97
MDF-U537
Effective capacity: 
482 liters (17.0 cu.ft.)
Large-capacity, economical, 
space-saving model
• Top/bottom twin door design 
prevents cold air escaping
• Individual freezer circuits for each 
of the five drawers
MDF-U537D
Effective capacity: 
452 liters (16.0 cu.ft.)
Independent top/bottom 
control meets differing freezer 
needs simultaneously
• Two independent freezer cabinets 
in one body, with separate defrost 
and operation
• Individual freezer circuits for each 
of the five drawers
Safety Features
• Alarm & Recording System
• High/low temperature alarm
• Power failure alarm
• Remote alarm contact
• Self diagnostics function. Should an 
abnormality be picked up, an error code 
will be displayed in red figures.
• Breaker switch turns power off in event of 
over current abnormality. 
• Balance hinges keeps the lid open in any 
840 
804 
658
692
1802
692
260
MDF-U537
position to make 
this chest freezer 
easier to use. This 
means you have 
both hands free to 
work. (chest type)
781 
772
525
1272
607
173
171
172
177
120.5 
142
122.5
MDF-U537D
MDF-U333
Effective capacity: 
274 liters (9.7 cu.ft.)
Easy-to-use, compact upright 
model
• Microprocessor digital temperature display
• Convenient storage drawers
• Secure lock safe guards the contents of 
the freezer and keeps hazarous items out 
of harm’s way.
Newly designed lid lock 
(chest type, except 
MDF -436).
• Door latch can 
accommodate a pad 
lock for added 
protection of valuable 
samples. (upright type)
1802
1272
781 
772
525
607
173
171
172
168.5
124.5
141.5
122.5
840 
804 
658
692
260 692
650 
614 
490
MDF-U333
1620
MDF-U443
Effective capacity: 
426 liters (15.0 cu.ft.)
Forced air circulation & auto defrost
• High freezing power increases temperature 
uniformity
• Auto defrost for easy maintenance
Temperature Monitoring Features 
(optional)
SANYO Data Acquisition (DAQ) System 
enebles remote monitoring of SANYO 
biomedical freezers.
SANYO Data Acquisition Software 
MTR-5000 
Graph Display
Ethernet (LAN ) Interface 
MTR-L03
1290
280270270270200
742
540
105
85
50
1110
MDF-U443
856
832
615
24
1090
Channel List
30 800
1400410
1810
640