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Key Features
- Touch-screen control system: displays set point and chamber temperature, with viewable temperature graph and multi-level security access.
- Alarm package: Hi/Low alarm with email and SMS notification, audible and visual signaling, silencing switch, battery back-up, and a relay for remote alarm hook-up.
- Connectivity and data: USB and Ethernet ports with data logging downloadable via USB or FTP, plus VNC remote access from a PC or smart device.
- Storage layout: 505 L interior, 4 adjustable shelves forming 5 compartments, and capacity for 20 racks.
How to Choose the Right Low-Temp Freezer
Matching a low-temperature freezer to your workflow means balancing storage volume against the temperature class your samples demand, then confirming the unit fits your site power and floor space. Use these axes to qualify a model before purchase.
- Capacity: interior volume and rack count determine how many samples you store; this unit offers 505 L / 18 cu.ft. and holds up to 20 racks.
- Voltage: verify your circuit; options span 115V, 208V, and 230V at 60 Hz, plus 220V at 50/60 Hz, all single-phase.
- Footprint and weight: the 40 × 36 × 79.5 inch cabinet and ~900 lb weight require adequate floor space, clearance, and load-rated flooring.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 18 cu.ft. |
| Temperature Range | 0°C to -40°C |
| Defrost | Manual |
| Interior Capacity | 505 L / 18 cu.ft. |
| Rack Capacity | 20 racks |
| Shelving | 4 adjustable shelves (5 compartments) |
| Interior Dimensions | 23" × 26" × 51.25" (58 × 66 × 130 cm) |
| Exterior Dimensions | 40" × 36" × 79.5" (101 × 91 × 201 cm) |
| Temperature Control System | Touch-screen control displaying set point and chamber temperature; Hi/Low alarm with email and SMS notification; alarm-relay and power-failure dry contacts; battery back-up; viewable temperature graph; data logging downloadable via USB or FTP; multi-level security; VNC remote access via PC or smart devices |
| Access Port | 1/2" porthole in the left-hand side of the cabinet, with plugs |
| Refrigeration System | Single-stage system with one hermetic compressor |
| Refrigerant | CFC- & HCFC-free |
| Alarm System | Battery-operated alarm emits an audible and visual signal on mechanical or electrical failure; over- and under-temperature settings, alarm silencing switch, and battery test switch; relay provided for remote alarm hook-up |
| Performance Testing | Every freezer is fully tested for 7 days under demanding conditions; constant low setpoint guaranteed in warm (+30°C) ambient environments |
| Electrical Requirements | 115V / 208V / 230V, 60 Hz, 1-phase; 220V, 50/60 Hz, 1-phase |
| Optional Accessories | CO₂ and LN₂ back-up system; racks; cold safety gloves |
| Material | Chamber is 14-ga. Zinc coated galvanized steel. Exterior is 16-ga. steel. Power coated cool gray |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| GTIN (Barcode) | 797059930654 |
| Shipping Weight | 900 lbs |
| Shipping Dimensions (L × W × H) | 46 × 43 × 86 in |
| Component Size | 18 CF |
| Other Certification | UL Listed |
| Warranty | 1 year (Yamato Scientific America) |
| Service | Calibration and preventive maintenance on site by Yamato-certified technicians or at Yamato's California service center |
Compare LTF Series Models
| Model | Capacity | Racks | Interior (W × D × H) | Exterior | Shipping weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTF401UP | 13 cu.ft. | 15 racks | 20" × 22" × 51.25" (50 × 55 × 130 cm) | 35" × 34.5" × 79.5" (88 × 87 × 201 cm) | 850 lbs |
| LTF501UP (this model) | 18 cu.ft. | 20 racks | 23" × 26" × 51.25" (58 × 66 × 130 cm) | 40" × 36" × 79.5" (101 × 91 × 201 cm) | 900 lbs |
| LTF601UP | 22 cu.ft. | 25 racks | 28.5" × 26" × 51.25" (72 × 66 × 130 cm) | 43" × 37" × 79.5" (109 × 93 × 201 cm) | 975 lbs |
| LTF701UP | 25 cu.ft. | 30 racks | 34" × 25" × 51.25" (86 × 63 × 130 cm) | 50" × 37" × 79.5" (127 × 93 × 201 cm) | 1125 lbs |
| LTF801UP | 28 cu.ft. | 30 racks | 38" × 25" × 51.25" (96 × 63 × 130 cm) | 54" × 37" × 79.5" (137 × 93 × 201 cm) | 1125 lbs |
All models in this group share: temperature range 0°C to -40°C.
Ordering Information
| Catalog number | GTIN / UPC |
|---|---|
| LTF-501UP | 797059930654 |
| Manufacturer | Yamato Scientific |
| Manufacturer part number | LTF-501UP |
| UNSPSC | 41103000 — Ultra Low Freezer |
| HTS code | 8418.69.0180 |
| Export classification (ECCN) | EAR99 |
Documents & Downloads
- Yamato LTF Platinum Series Low-Temperature Freezer brochure (PDF, 552 KB)
- Yamato Scientific America product page
More in This Series
- Yamato LTF501CP Platinum Chest Style Low Temperature Freezers 0°C To -40°C, 14 cu.ft., Manual Defrost
- Yamato LTF701U Upright Style Low Temperature Freezers 0°C To -40°C, 25 cu.ft., Manual Defrost
- Yamato LTF401UP Platinum Upright Style Low Temperature Freezers 0°C To -40°C, 13 cu.ft., Manual Defrost
- Yamato LTF401CP Platinum Chest Style Low Temperature Freezers 0°C To -40°C, 12 cu.ft., Manual Defrost
- Yamato LTF601CP Platinum Chest Style Low Temperature Freezers 0°C To -40°C, 17 cu.ft., Manual Defrost
- Yamato LTF601UP Platinum Upright Style Low Temperature Freezers 0°C To -40°C, 22 cu.ft., Manual Defrost
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Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature range does the LTF501UP cover?
The LTF501UP operates from 0°C down to -40°C with manual defrost. It maintains a constant low setpoint even in warm ambient environments up to +30°C, and every freezer is tested for seven days before shipping.
How much storage capacity does this freezer provide?
It provides 505 L / 18 cu.ft. of interior volume. The cabinet holds up to 20 racks and includes 4 adjustable shelves that create 5 storage compartments. Interior dimensions are 23" × 26" × 51.25".
What voltage and power does the LTF501UP require?
It supports 115V, 208V, and 230V at 60 Hz single-phase, plus 220V at 50/60 Hz single-phase. Confirm your available circuit before ordering so the unit matches your site power.
What materials is the cabinet made from?
The chamber is 14-gauge zinc-coated galvanized steel, and the exterior is 16-gauge steel finished in powder-coated cool gray. The refrigeration uses a single-stage hermetic compressor with an air-cooled, CFC- and HCFC-free system.
What are the exterior dimensions and weight for installation planning?
Exterior dimensions are 40" × 36" × 79.5" (101 × 91 × 201 cm) and the unit weighs approximately 900 lbs. Allow adequate floor space, clearance, and load-rated flooring at the install location.
Does the freezer include alarm and data features?
Yes. It ships with a touch-screen controller, Hi/Low alarms with email and SMS notification, battery back-up, audible and visual alarm signaling, USB and Ethernet ports, data logging via USB or FTP, and VNC remote access.
What is the UNSPSC code for the Yamato LTF501UP?
The Yamato LTF501UP is classified under UNSPSC 41103000 (ultra low freezer).
Is there a spec sheet or brochure for the Yamato LTF501UP?
Yes. The Yamato LTF Platinum Series Low-Temperature Freezer brochure (552 KB PDF) is linked under Documents & Downloads on this page.
How does the Yamato LTF501UP compare with the other LTF Series models?
Yamato builds this LTF Series line in 5 sizes: 13 cu.ft. (LTF401UP), 18 cu.ft. (LTF501UP), 22 cu.ft. (LTF601UP), 25 cu.ft. (LTF701UP) and 28 cu.ft. (LTF801UP). All share temperature range 0°C to -40°C. The comparison table on this page lists capacity, racks, interior (w × d × h), exterior and shipping weight side by side.
What are the interior dimensions of the Yamato LTF501UP?
The Yamato LTF501UP chamber measures 23" × 26" × 51.25" (58 × 66 × 130 cm) inside (W × D × H).
How many storage racks does the Yamato LTF501UP hold?
Yamato rates the LTF501UP at 20 racks in 505 L / 18 cu.ft. of storage.
What refrigeration system does the Yamato LTF501UP use?
The Yamato LTF501UP uses single-stage system with one hermetic compressor, CFC- & HCFC-free refrigerant and manual defrost.
What certifications does the Yamato LTF501UP carry?
Yamato lists the LTF501UP as UL Listed.
What optional accessories are available for the Yamato LTF501UP?
Yamato offers these options for the LTF501UP: CO₂ and LN₂ back-up system; racks; cold safety gloves.
What are the electrical requirements for the Yamato LTF501UP?
Yamato specifies 115V / 208V / 230V, 60 Hz, 1-phase; 220V, 50/60 Hz, 1-phase for the LTF501UP.
What are the shipping dimensions and weight of the Yamato LTF501UP?
Yamato's shipping data lists the LTF501UP at 46 × 43 × 86 in and 900 lb packed.
