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Memmert ultra-low temperature freezer ULT500, 506 l, -50 to -86 °C, 7-inch touchscreen

Product information "Memmert ultra-low temperature freezer ULT500, 506 l, -50 to -86 °C, 7-inch touchscreen"

With an internal volume of 506 litres and a wider housing than the smaller models, the Memmert ULT500 represents the medium-sized model in the ULT series. Up to 384 2-inch cryoboxes can be stored at temperatures between -50 and -86 °C without the need for multiple smaller units.

Wider housing for more samples

Unlike the ULT240 and ULT360, the ULT500 features a larger housing, measuring 850 millimetres wide (compared to 700 millimetres), with an external height of 2,000 millimetres and an external depth of 888 millimetres. The internal dimensions are 600 x 1,345 x 627 millimetres; the net weight is approximately 343 kilograms, and the packaged weight is around 430 kilograms.

Control, monitoring, alarms

The ULT500 is also operated via the 7-inch touchscreen in the outer door; the temperature can be set with a setting accuracy of 0.1 °C and is monitored by a Pt1000 sensor. Ethernet LAN and USB are available for connection to a laboratory system. In the event of a power failure, a backup battery ensures that alarms are triggered and monitoring continues; the alarm is both visual and audible.

Design, door and interior

Two cascade-connected compressors provide cooling using the refrigerants R455A in the first stage and R170 in the second; the condenser is air-cooled. Inside, two stainless steel inner doors and three height-adjustable shelves provide four separate compartments; the outer doors are insulated and secured with a mechanical door lock. A door-open detection system and a side pressure relief vent with a diameter of 26 millimetres are also included.

Transport and installation

With a net weight of around 343 kilograms and a gross weight of approximately 430 kilograms in its carton, a level access route with a sufficiently wide doorway is recommended for delivery of the ULT500. The unit must only be transported in an upright position; when packed, it measures 1,080 x 2,220 x 1,080 millimetres. At the installation site, it can be positioned using the castors and then locked into place.

Choosing between the ULT360 and ULT750

If 264 boxes are all you need on a permanent basis and you prefer the narrower 700-millimetre cabinet width, the ULT360 is the better choice. If, on the other hand, it is already clear that more than 384 boxes will need to be stored, it is worth taking a direct look at the ULT750 with its 750-litre capacity, rather than having to purchase a second unit later on.

Typical applications

  • Safe ultra-low-temperature storage of important samples in the range from -50 to -86 °C
  • Organised storage of larger quantities of samples in up to 384 2-inch (50 mm) boxes
  • Temperature-monitored storage with visual and audible alarms and Ethernet LAN connectivity
  • Consolidation of several smaller freezers into a single unit

Technical details

Internal volume506 l
Internal dimensions (W×H×D)600 x 1,345 x 627 mm
External dimensions (W×H×D)850 × 2,000 × 888 mm
Setting temperature range-50 to -86 °C
Setting accuracy0.1 °C
Temperature monitoringPt1000 sensor
Control unit7-inch touchscreen in the outer door
InterfacesEthernet LAN, USB
AlarmVisual and audible, battery-backed
Cooling systemCascade cooling, 2 compressors, refrigerant: Stage 1 R455A / Stage 2 R170, air-cooled condenser
Installationmovable and lockable on castors
Max. load (total / per shelf)360 kg / 180 kg
Max. number of 2"/50 mm cryoboxes384
Packaging dimensions (W×H×D)1,080 × 2,220 × 1,080 mm
Net weight / Gross weight (carton)approx. 343 kg / approx. 430 kg
MarkingsCE

Other sizes in the series

The ULT500 is one of five sizes in the ULT series, all of which have the same temperature range of -50 to -86 °C and the same standard features.

ModelInternal volumeSet temperatureDisplay
ULT240244 l-50 to -86 °C7-inch touchscreen
ULT360360 l-50 to -86 °C7-inch touchscreen
ULT500 (this page)506 l-50 to -86 °C7-inch touchscreen
ULT750750 l-50 to -86 °C7-inch touchscreen
ULT1000966 l-50 to -86 °C7-inch touchscreen

In addition, Memmert offers the ULT500 as an inverter version, the ULT500eco, with R290 as the first-stage refrigerant.

Scope of delivery

  • 1x Memmert ULT500 ultra-low temperature freezer (basic unit)
  • Standard interior configuration with 2 stainless steel interior doors and 3 height-adjustable shelves (4-way compartmentalisation)
  • Door-open detection
  • Battery-backed alarm system

Regulatory information

The unit is an electrical appliance within the meaning of the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG). The WEEE registration number of the manufacturer, Memmert GmbH + Co. KG, is DE 66812464. Information on the return of old appliances can be found on our Environment and disposal page.

The cooling system uses R455A in the first cooling stage and R170 in the second.

Individual requirements and procurement service

We would be happy to discuss options and accessories for the ULT500 with you on a case-by-case basis. For special requests and enquiries regarding delivery, simply submit a personalised enquiry to us.

Volume: 506 l