Kryo 550

• Connected to PC, freezer unaffected by failures on external computer or network
• PC connectivity provides profile editing, real-time run graphs and PC storage of run data
• Benefits from simple connection to an ethernet network; no software to install
• Controller handles current run operation, including the current profile and current Planer's KryoFile
• The KryoFile stores information on the run temperature variants
• Power failure protection bridges gap between power failing and a back-up generator
• Secure and accurate profile control
• SMTP mail server for e-mail notifications

• Integrated compact design
• 16 litre chamber
• Bag capacity: 11 x 250/500ml - horizontally or vertically
• 48  x 25ml PALL bags
• Ampoule capacity: 726 x 2 ml - ampoules in baskets
• Straw capacity: 608 x 2 ml on canes horizontally
• Lower temperature limit: -180 ºC
• Cooling rates: -0.01 to -50 ºC/min
• Controlled heating
• PC Software: Includes Planer's Delta T™ (Upgradable to Planer's DeltaT-iQ)

PC connectivity is provided by an RS232 connection providing profile editing, real-time run graphs and PC storage of run data; this via Planer's DeltaT application.
Calibration and Qualification tools can be provided when connected to Planer's DeltaT-iQ.
The optional in-built server provides a quick and trouble-free method of accessing the host device from any PC on a network and customised access to the host device. There is simple connection to an ethernet network with no software to install; there is an SMTP mail server for e-mail notifications.

System requirements : 5 psi or 22 psi Liquid Nitrogen Supply

This range of controlled rate freezers is used in areas such as :

• Biobanks
• Cell based research
• Biotech areas
• Human and animal IVF
• Blood and Tissue Banks
• Biorepositories
• Regenerative medicine

Case Study - Benefits of Controlled Rate Freezing (Adobe Acrobat PDF, 168KB)

Background to CRF - Controlled Rate Freezing (Adobe Acrobat PDF, 76KB)

See other models in our controlled rate freezer range:

Kryo 360 - A medium capacity controlled rate freezer: ideal for an IVF, ART or research laboratories

IBF 100 - A lightweight, portable controlled rate freezer; battery powered and ideal for vets

Kryo 550 - A medium sized controlled rate freezer with sample capacity sufficient for a busy laboratory

Kryo 560 - A medium sized controlled rate freezer with sample capacity sufficient for a busy laboratory

Kryo 750 - An integrated controlled rate freezer for cryopreservation of larger volume samples or samples in larger numbers

Kryo 1060 - A large capacity controlled rate freezer for higher volume storage

Download the Kryo 550 data sheet

DeltaT Software for Kryo 550

Download the Kryo 550 Manual

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