Friocell ^EVO

Freeze Thaw Chambers

Friocell EVO freeze thaw chambers produce temperatures as low as -20°C up to 100°C, creating the optimal conditions for conducting freeze thaw studies of materials, including asphalt, concrete, adhesives, and coatings. The chambers are also ideal for testing food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic products and packaging.

Technical Specifications

Working Temperatures

-20°C up to 100°C

Heat Technology

Patented forced air convection system

Sterilization Cycle

160°C dry heat sterilization

Refrigerant

R 449a

Chamber Volumes

55 (0.8 ft³) • 111 (4 ft³) • 222 (8 ft³) •
404 (14.3 ft³) • 707 (25 ft³) • 1212 (43 ft³)

Chamber Construction

AISI 304 stainless steel chamber with seamless, rounded corner design – 316L stainless steel chamber option available

Lighting

ICH Q1B flourescent shelf lighting and door lighting options

Control System

Fuzzy Logic enabled EVO advanced digital controller

Electrical Data

115V 50/60Hz: 55, 111, 222, 404, 707
230V 50/60Hz: 1212 and lighted devices

Regulatory Labels

CE, UL, CSA listed

Device Features & Optional Equipment

Pharmaceutical-Grade Stainless Steel Chamber

Friocell devices are equipped with a pharmaceutical grade AISI 304 stainless steel chamber with a double wall construction to prolong life expectancy. The inner chamber features a seamless, rounded corner design and is fully removable for easier cleaning and sterilization. The door of the chamber employs a patented 4-point closing system that seals the door to the chamber gasket and enables hands-free opening and closing.

AISI 304 stainless steel chamber – 316L stainless steel option available.

Double wall chamber construction with 5 layers of insulation for more uniform internal chamber conditions.

Removable inner chamber with seamless, rounded corner design for easier cleaning and sterilization.

(2″) 50 mm stainless steel port – (1″) 25, (2″) 50, (4″) 100 mm access port options available.

Shelf brackets that do not penetrate the chamber walls – brackets are molded into the inner chamber walls 2.8″ apart.

Inner glass door allows for viewing into the chamber without affecting internal conditions.

4-point closing system that seals the door to the chamber gasket – automatic or key door lock options availabe, door sensor and alarm option available.

EVO Digital Controller

The advanced EVO digital controller utilizes fuzzy logic to assess process data, including operation temperature, chamber size, and other controlled elements. Based on the assessed data, the controller can make continuous adjustments to input values, such as heating intensity or cooling, to optimally regulate internal chamber conditions. With the goal of minimizing the time required to meet set process parameters, devices equipped with the EVO controller can quickly ramp up to the exact temperature set point without overshooting. The result is reduced overall cycle time, power consumption, and recovery times after opening the chamber door(s).

5.7″ LCD color display – glove friendly touch screen

Fuzzy logic enabled microprocessor

100 programs each with up to 100 segments for varying loads and parameters

Real-time control of temperature ramp settings, heating sequences, and cycling

Graphic display of cycle parameters

LED indicator of device operation

Constant monitoring of chamber conditions

USB port & SD card slot with Microsoft Excel formatted data storage

RS 232 port

Optional Ethernet port & Wi-Fi connectivity

Delayed heating start and stop function

DIN 12880 digital safety thermostat

Acoustic and digital alarms

Multi-level secure user authentication – FDA CFR 21 part 11 compliant

Remote access

Friocell ^EVO ICH Q1B Lighting

Friocell ^EVO devices can be equipped with a range of lighting options to suit your specific application, including ICH Q1B Photostability. Available options for lighting placement, light sources, and intensity controls allows the Climacell to meet even the most demanding requirements for exposure lighting applications.

Fluorescent door lighting and fluorescent ICH Q1B shelf lighting

Fully programmable time and intensity, microprocessor dimming 0 – 100%

UV-VIS light sensors usable from 10°C up to 70°C

Optional equipment for enhanced functionality & compliance

Shelving

Stainless steel perforated shelf

Stainless steel grated wire shelf

Suspension system for hanging samples from the ceiling of the chamber

Construction

Automatic key and door lock

AISI 304 stainless steel exterior

Waterproof 115V or 230V electrical socket installed inside the chamber

Adjustable feet or casters with smooth travel and extendable leveling feet

Door sensor and alarm

PT 100 flexible sensor

Window with 3 layers of insulating glass for observation of samples inside the chamber

Rolling cart with casters (swiveling/locking and swiveling/leveling)

316L stainless steel chamber

Stainless stacking frame for model 111 & 222

Interior light – heat resistant with mechanical switch or an electronic switch that is automatically activated when the door opens

Functiontality

Oxygen control – 1% up to 19%

Lighting control, VIS

Inert Gas or aeration connection

Lighting control, UV

External printer

Compliance

IQ/OQ validation documentation with temperature mapping – DIN 12880

Region specific electrical plug

Warmcomm software – FDA CFR 12 Part 11 compliant

Building management monitoring system

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