Bio-Cool® Controlled-Rate Freezer0 pages
Controlled Rate Freezer
Technical Specifications
Item
BCIV40
BC80
-40
-80
-40 to 30
-80 to 30
Yes
Yes
-40 to 30
-80 to 20
± 0.1
± 0.1
Bath Volume (L)
1.5
1.5
Magnetic Stirrer
Yes
Yes
Computer Interface
N/A
USB
Maximum
Low Temperature (°C)
Operating
Temperature Range (°C)
Temperature Control
Temperature
Control Range (°C)
Temperature
Control Tolerance* (°C)
Key Features
Mechanically refrigerated.
Temperature range of -80 to 30 ° C.
Hinged and insulated chamber lid (BC80 only).
Built in magnetic stirrer and vortex breaker.
Multi-function temperature controller.
Note: Performance specifications are based on SP Scientific test data from
units using methanol and operating at an ambient room temperature of
approximately 22 °C (72 °F). Higher ambient temperatures and/or different
fluids may interfere in the system’s ability to achieve its ultimate low
temperature.
Maximum Cooling Rates
Key Benefits
†
BCIV40
BC80
20 to -20 °C / minute(s)
3/1
2.5 / 1
Freeze a wide variety of biological material.
-20 to -30 °C / minute(s)
2/1
2.5 / 1
Hinged and insulated lid provides easy access to bath
(BC80 only).
-30 to -40 °C / minute(s)
1/1
2.5 / 1
Stirrer and vortex breaker insure isothermal bath conditions.
-40 to -60 °C / minute(s)
N/A
2.5 / 1
Controller allows simple temperature control, 64 step
programming or computer control and logging.
-60 to -80 °C / minute(s)
N/A
1.3 / 1
Item
Eliminates costs and hazards associated with expendable
refrigerants.
Electrical Requirements
Dimensional Data
60 Hz Option
50 Hz Option
BCIV40
120 VAC
9 Amps
220 VAC
5 Amps
BC80
120 VAC
12 Amps
220 VAC
6 Amps
Agency Approval
BCIV40
BC80
Width (in / cm)
10.5 / 26.7
13 / 33
Depth (in / cm)
Item
20.5 / 52.1
25.5 / 64.8
Height (in / cm)
14.5 / 36.8
19 / 48.3
Height to Work Surface
Above Bench Top (in / cm)
11 / 27.9
13.5 / 34.3
Item
UL #61010-1; CAN/CSA 22.2 #61010-1; CE (2006/42/EC),
(2006/95/EC), (2006/108/EC)
3538 Main Street, Stone Ridge, NY 12484 USA 845.255.5000
800.431.8232
Fax: 845.687.7481
www.SPScientific.com/ftsthermal
FTS Systems BioCool™
FTS Systems BioCool™
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