ULT:25 - Stirling Ultracold

Ultra low to GO.
-86˚C storage,
wherever, whenever.
ULT:25
Radically different—
designed to be moved.
Portable Ultra Low Temperature Freezer
Product Overview
Applications:
The Shuttle™ weighs less than
40 lbs / 18 kg. It’s easy to pick up and
move. It’s ideal for personal desktop
use, benchtop or mobile applications
on land, sea or in the air.
Because it doesn’t use dry ice or LN2,
there is no need for replenishment,
ever. It doesn’t generate potentially
hazardous CO2 vapors. You don’t
need a HAZMAT certification
to transport.
Clinical trial administrators can
manage cold chain custody from
door to door to assure the integrity
of pharmaceuticals and minimize
loss or liability.
When disaster strikes, humanitarian
relief workers can depend on the
efficacy of vaccines and medicines
shipped directly from the pharmaceutical company to anywhere
in the world.
Cold Chain Custody
Welcome to the Shuttle™, an innovative, reliable solution
for small volume storage at -86°C.
Shuttle™ is bringing ultra low temperature
storage to places never before imagined. Places
conventional cascade freezers can’t go or won’t
work. Remote locations where stable power and
dry ice are far away. Places where people need
medicine, where research gets done, where
science demands certainty.
Spacious 0.9 cu.ft.
(25 liter) interior volume
accommodates a variety
of inventory options.
The Shuttle™ is ultra portable. It doesn’t use
dry ice. It’s lightweight, but rugged.
It’s whisper quiet. It doesn’t use refrigeration
compressors, thermoelectric peltier or LN2.
It uses something different, better, smarter,
generating uniform interior temperature
±0.75°C top to bottom.
The Shuttle™ uses environmentally friendly, green-energy technology.
Power consumption at its most efficient temperature of -86°C is 150 watts,
the same as operating a conventional light bulb.
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Other Uses:
Pharmaceutical distribution,
drug trials, cold chain management.
Clinical outreach, pickup and delivery,
remote or satellite facility restocking.
Blood, bone and tissue banking.
Biorepository collection, aggregation,
internal transport and frozen specimen
continuity.
It operates on conventional AC, 60 Hz, or 50 Hz, and low-voltage
DC power (see Accessories for military DC/Mobile Power Supply).
It works just as well in your lab or surgical suite, as in your car or
delivery van, just about anywhere.
In your facility you can put the Shuttle™ on a cart and roll it from
one location to another. You can keep it running on an optional
UPS (uninterruptable power supply) while you do.
Surgical centers and operating suites
performing autologous or regenerative
medicine.
Veterinary medicine, breeding, semen
and ova storage and transport.
Regional cancer center pathology
collection and transport from outlying
hospitals.
Short-term, small volume back-up
storage.
Maintenance
Personal, high-value specimen storage.
The Shuttle™ requires little maintenance.
Geological and archeological specimen
transport and storage.
A slide-out air filter is easy to clean, no tools
needed. Slide out the filter, vacuum or use
canned air, and slide it back into position.
That's all.
USDA– and FDA– mandated ultra low
temperature treatment of raw
fish for sushi.
Slide-out air filter for easy
maintenance.
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Temperature Set Indicator Light:
Glows when system is in setpoint change mode.
Turns OFF automatically when change mode times out.
Power Indicator Light:
Glows red when ON.
Power Button:
Temperature Display:
Press and hold to turn ON or OFF.
Digital display indicates interior temperature °C.
Error codes are displayed if detected.
Interior Sub-Lid:
High-density foam sub-lid rests
on interior molded ridge of spacious
0.9 cu.ft. (25 liter) interior.
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Control Panel Interface
Design and Operation
Stirling Ultracold Shuttle™ Model ULT:25
Easy-to-use touchpad controls have positive tactile feedback. The press and hold
On/Off button secures the power mode and protects the setpoint. Transition from
AC to DC power is as easy as changing the power cord.
(Control interface and unit are shown actual size.)
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Error Indicator:
Glows red and activates audible beeping alarm if system
error is detected. Error code is displayed in window;
refer to operating manual for code definition .
System Lock Indicator:
Confirms system setpoints are locked. Prevents
errors or unauthorized adjustment. Glows green
when unlocked.
Over/Under-Temperature Alarm:
Activates visual and audible beep warning if
temperature exceeds setpoint. Alarm silences
automatically when setpoint is restored.
Temperature Preset Buttons:
Factory set at (1) -20°C; (2) -40°C;
(3) -86°C default at startup.
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Temperature Set Button:
Press and hold to activate setpoint change.
Temperature Control Buttons:
Raise and lower temperature setpoint at
1°C intervals when in change mode only.
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Free-Piston Stirling Technology
How it Works
The Free-Piston Stirling Engine
The Shuttle™ operates without noisy refrigeration compressors or costly
cascade systems associated with ultra low temperature storage.
Shuttle™ is an elegantly simple application that combines the Humm™
free-piston Stirling technology with a thermosiphon that contains no
moving parts, all integrated into a rugged, lightweight cabinet with
weatherproof electronic controls.
Cabinet Performance:
Operates indefinitely on house
current or running vehicle.
Humm™ is a proven, dependable, maintenance-free heat transfer process
that is widely used in aerospace, energy and military applications for
cooling and power generation.
Uniform -86°C temperature, ±0.75°C
top to bottom, range -86°C to -20°C,
nominal.
Environmentally friendly cooling
medium.
Low-voltage, energy-efficient operation
with low carbon footprint.
Low cost of operation; no dry ice required.
Quick recovery after lid openings.
The Humm™ free-piston Stirling engine contains two moving parts
that float on helium gas bearings to eliminate contact wear. Freezing
is performed by continuous evaporation and condensation of the
cooling medium permanently sealed within the thermosiphon where
ultra low temperature is constant from top to bottom.
Delivery via FEDEX, UPS or USPS.
Thermosiphon Energy Transfer
The thermosiphon is completely sealed with no moving parts, embedded
within a composite non-CFC urethane foam and vacuum-insulated panel
cabinet wall. All cooling is accomplished by a simple condensation and
evaporation process dependent on thethermodynamic properties as
the cooling medium changes phase from liquid to a gas and back again
at different temperatures.
SAWTOOTH CURVE OF
CONVENTIONAL COMPRESSOR CYCLE
Unlike conventional refrigeration systems that cycle on/off, the
Humm™ system operates continuously and modulates cooling capacity
on demand to minimize uniformity deviations within the chamber.
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STEADY-STATE
TEMPERATURE
Humm™ technology is not refrigerant specific. It can use
any of a variety of off-the-shelf cooling fluids such as DuPont™
SUVA®95, hydrocarbons such as ethane (widely used in Europe)
or other refrigerants commonly used in global markets for household
refrigerators and consumer goods.
There is no on/off cycling. Component wear and energy spikes common
to start/stop cycling is virtually eliminated, creating and maintaining
a steady-state temperature at the desired setpoint without a sawtooth
curve common to conventional refrigeration systems.
Design:
Rugged cabinet design withstands
repeated relocation.
The low-voltage linear driver generates minimal heat. Discharge
temperature to the room is very low with minimal impact to the facility
HVAC system or car air conditioner.
High-tech cabinet, composite vacuuminsulated panel with CFC-free urethane
foam for insulation and structural stability.
Specifications
High impact, insulated lid with latch
for one-handed opening and built-in
key lock.
Temperature Performance,
30°C Ambient
Range -20°C to -86°C, uniformity ± 0.75°C top to bottom, setpoint
1°C increments. Presets for -86°C (default), -40°C and -20°C.
Net Weight, Empty
40 lbs | (18 kg)
Volume
0.9 cu.ft. | (25 liters)
Interior Dimensions
13.0" L x 8.7" W x 13.0" D | (330.2 x 222.2 x 330.2mm)
Exterior Dimensions
27.1" L x 13.6" W x 18.3" H | (688.1 x 346.5 x 464.3mm)
Power Source
120V or 220V, AC; 60Hz or 50Hz; or 12V DC from mobile
source. Power demand at -86°C is typically 150 watts, nominal.
Self-modulating cooling system demands 230 watts at
ambient startup and decreases through initial pulldown.
Access Port
Cooling System
One ¼" (6.3mm) access port, standard. Can be enlarged in same
location to 1" (25.4mm), by special order. See Accessories.
Closed-cell rigid foam sub-lid with
handle to minimize moisture buildup
around gasket and optimize internal
temperature uniformity.
Electronic controls with moisture and
weather-resistant control panel.
Integrated alarms.
Molded and formed easy-grip handles.
Pass-thru port, ¼" (6.3mm);
optional 1" port (25.4mm) available.
Humm™ free-piston Stirling engine. Non-contact parts on helium
gas bearings eliminate wear. Non-cycling, constant frequency
linear motor creates straight line temperature control by eliminating on/off cycling. The thermosiphon evaporator operates on a
microcharge cooling medium of 0.3 oz to 0.6 oz (9 to 18 grams)
depending on medium used.
Cascade Refrigeration
System
None. The system contains no compressors or lubricating oils.
Certification
CE Certified. Other certifications pending.
Specifications subject to change. Visit website at stirlingshuttle.com for latest specifications.
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Optimize Your Experience
Valuable Extras
Accessories
Stirling Ultracold offers a range of accessories to optimize the Shuttle™
for your specific application.
Contact your local Sales Representative or visit our website at stirlingshuttle.com
for new accessories, information, prices and online ordering availability.
Warranty:
The Shuttle™ is warranted for a minimum
of one year, parts and labor. For warranty
information and details associated with
your geographic area visit our website
at stirlingshuttle.com.
Shown with optional collapsible Transfer Cart
and optional Uninterruptable Power Supply.
Plastic Utility Bin
Two bins included with each freezer; extras can be ordered.
Non-Skid Mat
Useful for placement of Shuttle™ on bench or tabletop. 29" x 15.5"
(736 x 393mm) neoprene rubber composition, gray over white,
1/8" (3mm) thick.
AC Power Supply
One AC power supply is included standard with each Shuttle™.
For convenience order additional power supplies to keep in
multiple locations where the Shuttle™ is used.
Mobile Power DC Cord
One 12V, DC power cord shipped standard with each Shuttle™.
For convenience order additional power cords to keep in multiple
vehicles. Vehicle electrical service must have 20 amp fuse. Refer
to your vehicle owner's manual for location and amperage rating
for available DC power outlets.
Military DC/Mobile
Power Supply
For use with 24V military standard power supply.
Converts 24V to match Shuttle™ internal electrical system.
Sub-Lid
One included with each Shuttle™. Additional sub-lids are
available for replacement or rotation. Closed-cell rigid foam
sub-lid minimizes moisture buildup around the gasket;
optimizes internal temperature uniformity.
Transfer Cart
Selected models include a multiple outlet strip for integrating
the freezer and uninterruptable power supply (UPS).
Uninterruptable Power
Supply (UPS)
The Shuttle™ will continue to operate when connected to an
uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Contact Stirling Ultracold for
additional information and UPS recommendation.
Certificate of Calibration
Confirms that all instrumentation used in testing, protocol is
calibrated to an NIST traceable instrument; specify when ordering.
Temperature Mapping
Validation
A multi-point temperature uniformity documentation uses NIST
traceable probes and instrumentation; specify when ordering.
Remote Alarm Contacts
Dry contacts permit connection to On/Off event monitoring
system. Factory installed; specify when ordering.
Extended Warranty
Available to supplement standard one year warranty.
Inventory Racks
Visit stirlingshuttle.com for the latest selection.
Temperature Recorder
Visit stirlingshuttle.com for the latest selection.
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©2011 Stirling Ultracold, Global Cooling, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
HUMM™ technology is manufactured under U.S. and International patents. Stirling Ultracold, Shuttle™ and HUMM™ are trademarks of Global Cooling, Inc.
Specifications subject to change without notice. Refer to stirlingshuttle.com for the latest specifications.
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