6640--600/LB -medical ultralow freezer

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General Requirements:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VA Long Beach Healthcare System, has a need for TSX Universal Series General Purpose Ultra Low Freezers. The Ultra - Low Freezers will be used to store biological samples for VA medical research studies.

The requirement is for brand name or equal: TSX Universal Series General Purpose Ultra-Low Freezer

Identify any domestic alternatives (meaning manufactured in the United States)

Nomenclature: Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer

Manufacture Information Fisher Healthcare/ Thermo Fisher Scientific

CLIN

Description

Qty

Unit of Measure

1

ULTRALOW GENERAL-PURPOSE FREEZER

2

EA

2

ENERGY SAVINGS REBATE

2

EA

3

POWER CORD

2

EA

4

SLIDINING DRAWER RACK

4

EA

REQUIREMENTS: The research lab requests the acquisition of ultra-low temperature freezers and additional equipment which will be suitable for the storage of biological samples. The Salient Characteristics must include:

- Ultra-low operating temperature

Operating temperature range must go down to 80C, preferably as low as 85C

Storage volume 19.31 CF

Temperature rating -40 to -86

Electrical power: 100V-230V 50/60 Hz

Instrument Rated Current: 8.9A 4.9A

Sound Pressure: 43.6 @ dBA -80C Setpoint

- Dimensions and Construction

Interior: Interior dimensions: 51.2 x 28.3 x 23.1

At least 3-4 fixed or adjustable shelves at least 12 h x 27 w with 1 increments

Shelf capacity: 150-165 lbs./shelf NTE 1,140 lbs. combined weight.

Storage capacity 400 standard 2 boxes

Separated interior doors for each shelf/compartment, to minimize cold air loss by opening only one interior compartment at a time

Insulation: Vacuum Insulation panels w/high-density water-blown polyurethane foam, electric heaters at breaker area.

Exterior: 78 x 37.4 x 28.3

Automatic alarms Adjustable warm/cold interior temperature alarms for defined maximum/minimum temperature, triggered when a defined delay time lapses, can also automatically forward the alarm to exterior monitor

Remote Outputs: RS485. 4-20 mA Output, Remote Alarm Dry Contacts

Mains/power outage alarm for interruption of power supply, along with battery back-up circuit

Battery alarm and other critical system alarms

Supports additional temperature probe / remote alarm interface for external temperature monitoring

Single outer door: Silicone-based gasket seal with 2 inner doors.

4x standard all-Direction casters with locks for stabilization and easy movement

Interface to support battery-operated back-up system

Locking mechanism: Handle key lock and Pad lock loop standard, HID controlled access

Backup System: LN or C02

- Electrical System

Soft-touch UI/ Main Circuit Breaker Poer Switch

Capacitive Touch Screen Input and Display with USB Data Retrieval at Eye Level controller type

High Temp Cutout Switch, Current, Logic protection Compressor Safeguard

Single RTD (1000-ohm Platinum RTD, class B, -196°C) controlled sensor

RS485, 4-20 mA Output, Remote Alarm Dry Contacts Remote Outputs

Adjustable in 1°C Increments adjustable warm/cold alarms

5V, POE Accessory Power

- Refrigeration Configuration

Two Stage Cascade System refrigeration system

Variable Speed Industrial Rated, Hermetically Sealed / 2 Compressor/number

938 W (max. speed) Compressor Capacity

Enhanced Micro-Channel and Forced-Air Cooled Condenser Type

Capillary Tube expansion device

Enhanced Cold Wall Design Evaporator type

Manual Defrost method

R290 / R170 + R290 Mix Refrigerant (1st/2nd stage)

Warranty: minimum 5-year standard warranty

Freight should be included (interior delivery)

Participating Healthcare Facilities:

VA Long Beach Healthcare System 5901 East 7th Street, Long Beach, CA; 90822-5201

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