CO2 Back Up System
Summary
The CBS-230L has been specially designed by Labtech International to protect your freezer’s contents in the event of an extended power outage or catastrophic freezer failure, by injecting liquid CO2 as an expendable refrigerant into the freezer interior in a controlled manner.
The system consists of a control unit that is placed on top of, or very near to the freezer itself, connected to a user-supplied cylinder of liquid CO2.The control unit is mains powered and has an integral battery which is charged automatically whenever mains power is available. A sensor monitors the freezer’s internal temperature and should this temperature rise above an adjustable pre-set threshold, the backup system injects liquid CO2 via a metering tube to lower the temperature back to a safe level. This cycle continues until either the system is turned off or the liquid CO2 supply or the battery is exhausted, whichever occurs the soonest. Freezer temperature and protection setpoint are shown on an LED display, LED indicators show battery charge state and CO2 injection condition. A safety switch is attached to the freezer during system installation to prevent liquid CO2 injection occurring when the door is open, for operator safety. Other front panel controls include mains power indication, mains power switch, system off/arm switch and an injection test switch.
Features and benefits
- Protects freezer contents in the event of a power outage or freezer failure.
- Easy to use and set up to individual requirements via simple controller.
- Can be fitted on all makes and model of ULT freezer.
Specifications
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Control unit dimensions: |
160H x 230W x 400D mm |
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Control unit weight: |
12kg |
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Cabinet construction: |
Brushed stainless steel |
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Power supply: |
220-240Vac 50Hz |
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Power consumption: |
60mA (14W) max / 30mA (7W) typical |
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Battery life (mains power fail condition): |
48 to 72 hours depending on injection setpoint |
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Liquid CO2 consumption: |
Normal freezer operation: Nil Backup system active, 17ft3 freezer ¾ full: Approximately 20 hours* from type LK cylinder at –55°C setpoint. The cylinder can be replaced. |
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Power |
2.5m length with integral UK or EU plug depending on specification. Internal sealed lead-acid 12V/24AH battery
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Connections |
3-wire PT100 platinum resistance sensor on 2.5m flying lead Stainless steel braided CO2 hose 3m length x approximately 10mm outside diameter. Connector and PTFE seal for direct connection to type LK liquid CO2 cylinder |
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User-adjustable injection setpoint range |
–55°C to 0°C |
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Injection hysteresis |
2°C |
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Controls & connections: |
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Ordering Information
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CBS-230L |
Labtech CO2 back up system |
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Please note this unit requires installation by Labtech personnel, for details contact sales@labtech.com or call 01273 814 888.
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