Forma™ Blood Bank Refrigerators (Thermo Scientific™)
Simplify operations and improve accuracy with Thermo Scientific™ Forma™ Blood Bank Refrigerators. These refrigerators meet strict requirements for storage of whole blood and blood components and feature microprocessor control, simplified push-button alarm test functions and reliable, field-proven refrigeration systems.
Key Features
Microprocessor Control:
- Adjustable temperature control from 1° to 8°C, factory pre-set at 4°C
- Icon-based controls and displays include graphic references for universal operation
- Setpoint security with key-operated, triple-position master switch controls power to all systems for added safety
- Audible/visual warnings for overtemperature, undertemperature and power failure, with visual status reports on critical functions
- Alarm setpoints pre-set to warn of temperature deviation at +5.5°C overtemperature and +1.5°C undertemperature
- Advanced defrost sensor manages defrost cycle, minimizing frost build-up to maintain refrigeration coil efficiency
- Enlarged digital display with resolution to within 0.1°C
- Alarm-silence, ringback and automatic reset functions
- Pushbutton alarm test verifies sensor continuity
- Battery backup function during power failure
- Extra-long alarm probe lead allows manual testing and verification
- Remote alarm contacts
Refrigeration System:
- Heavy-duty, industrial-grade, hermetically sealed compressors
- Automatic defrost for optimum cooling capacity
- Automatic condensate removal; no drain lines required
Construction:
- Built-in 15.2cm, seven-day circular chart temperature recorder (freestanding recorder on FRBB404)
- Full-extension adjustable stainless-steel drawers
- Dual-pane glass viewing door(s), insulated to prevent condensation (optional on FRBB404)
- High-density CFC-free urethane foam insulation protects cabinet from ambient temperature fluctuations, minimizes operating costs
- Positive, forced-air circulation to maintain temperature uniformity at all drawer levels
- Directional air flow assures quick recovery after door openings
- Interior cabinet lights with door activated ON/OFF switch, plus independent switch on control panel (except on 133L models)
- Self-closing doors close against closed-cell peripheral gasket
- Door-locking provision
- 2.5cm access port on FRBB404
- Adjustable leveling feet (optional casters available)
- Smooth, scratch-resistant painted interior and exterior surfaces for easy cleaning
Optional accessories include:
- Voltage safeguard, freestanding
- 2 in. (5cm) diameter access port with cover (standard 1 in. [2.5cm] port for FRBB404)
- Stainless-steel interior and exterior surfaces
- 2 in. (5cm) casters
- Additional drawers, stainless steel drawer dividers
- Heated glass doors and door-swing variations available on most models
- Finished countertop for FRBB404
- Warranty varies by country, please contact us for details
Order Codes
Code |
Description |
FRBB404D |
Catalog Number: FRBB404D Unit Size: Each Capacity (Metric): 133 L Holds: Bags (64) Electrical Requirements: 208 - 230 V 60 Hz Plug Type: NEMA 6-15 P |
FRBB404A |
Catalog Number: FRBB404A Unit Size: Each Capacity (Metric): 133 L Holds: Bags (64) Electrical Requirements: 115 V 60 Hz Plug Type: NEMA 5-15 P |