Panasonic MDF-U56VC - Environmental Conditions for Operation

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Series -86°C Ultra-Low Freezers www.panasonic.com/biomedical
Panasonic freezers help the environment
by reducing carbon footprint*.
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Series Comparative Energy Performance
*Based on internal performance data. Tested in 25°C ambient environment. Freezer cycling at -80°C. Cabinet volume, 25.7 cu. ft. Average cabinet temperature based on
temperature mapping (15 thermocouples).
Panasonic freezers emit less heat into the
laboratory, minimizing air conditioning costs*.
Panasonic freezers provide reduced operational
cost for highly efcient sample storage*.
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MDF-U76VC
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Panasonic VIP
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Series Green
Initiative Program
With a capacity of up to 57,600
two-inch vials in berboard boxes,
the energy-saving advantages of this
efcient Panasonic system extend to
lower per-unit storage costs regardless
of the preferred inventory conguration.
Eco Friendly Technology
• Panasonic freezers are designed to
support LEED certication associated
with the U.S. Green Building Council
recommendations.
• Components are compliant with
RoHS directives on the use of hazard-
ous materials in electrical and elec-
tronic equipment.
• Noise reduction and operating cost
efciencies are integrated into the
refrigeration system.
• Heat output is limited to minimize the
impact on facility HVAC demands.
• A microprocessor controller oversees
the refrigeration system to regulate
cooling cycles, reducing energy
consumption.
• Panasonic Cool Safe compressor
technology for lower compressor
heat internally and externally lower
HVAC loads.
Panasonic is conscious of the need to
protect our environment and conserve
energy. As a corporate pioneer in life
science laboratory equipment and
appliances, and as a global source of
solutions ranging from energy manage-
ment to solar power and alternative
energies, Panasonic remains committed
to providing the best possible labora-
tory equipment for research.
Uniformity Performance
The placement of evaporator surfaces
within the cabinet walls achieve excep-
tional documented ultra-low temperature
uniformity, thereby permitting investiga-
tors more freedom in placing valuable
cell lines and biologicals within the
interior cabinet, and assuring uniform
cell viability when harvesting products
from the ultra-low archive.
HCFC Free Refrigerants
Panasonic was the rst ultra-low freezer
manufacturer to employ environmentally
friendly R508 low-stage refrigerant, now
recognized as today’s industry standard
and widely available. This non-proprietary
refrigerant is available to refrigera-
tion service professionals on the open
market.
The high stage R404 refrigerant is
readily available to refrigeration profes-
sionals on the open market as well.
Because modern laboratories are energy-intensive, Panasonic has developed a corporate-wide energy savings and
environmental impact approach to new product development. The VIP
®
Series freezers offer signicant benets
through a balance of refrigeration power, cabinet construction and simple to use intelligent control over all functions.
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Series Green Features
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.02
.03
.04
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.026
.038
KW / day / box capacity
Power Consumption By Capacity
(KW/day/box capacity)
SANYO freezers provide reduced operational
cost for highly efficient sample storage.
*
up
31
%
to
more
efficient
0
1
2
3
4
5
4.33
2.99
4.05
Pounds / Box Capacity
Annual CO
2
Emissions
by Box Capacity
SANYO freezers help the environment by
reducing carbon footprint.
up
31
%
to
less
emissions
0.0
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
$1.38
$0.95
$1.29
Dollars / Box Capacity
Total Annual Operating Cost
by Box Capacity
Cost is an average for operating freezer.
SANYO freezers emit less heat into the laboratory,
minimizing air conditioning costs.
up
31
%
to
less cost