The UCF-001 is the digital 48 L (1.7 cu.ft.) member of Yamato's UCF undercounter/countertop freezer series — an adjustable -15°C to -25°C / 5°F to -13°F solid-door lab and pharmacy freezer with a digital display, a full alarm suite, and onboard data logging. It is the right pick where storage is more critical than the entry UCF-000 allows: an adjustable setpoint, temperature excursion alarms, and a logged record matter, but a compact 48 L undercounter footprint is still wanted. Where deeper cold (-40°C) or larger 90 L volume is needed, step up to the UCF-101A / UCF-101B.
Key Specifications
| SKU | UCF-001 (model UCF001) |
| Type | Undercounter / countertop lab & pharmacy freezer, solid door |
| Capacity | 48 L / 1.7 cu.ft. |
| Temperature range | -15°C to -25°C / 5°F to -13°F |
| Temperature control | Digital display |
| Alarm system | High / low temperature, door ajar, power failure, low battery, sensor failure, USB failure |
| Data logging | Yes, adjustable intervals |
| Data download | N/A |
| Min / max temperature | Yes, display and reset |
| Alarm relay | Yes, dry contacts |
| Refrigerant | R600a |
| Air circulation | Direct cooling |
| Defrost | Manual |
| Shelves | 2 adjustable shelves, base shelf |
| Access port | 3/8" diameter |
| Insulation | US EPA and SNAP approved (urethane foam) |
| Compressor | Hermetic compressor |
| Door | Solid, lockable (keyed) |
| Leveling legs | 4 |
| Exterior / interior | Painted steel / painted aluminum |
| Internal dimensions (WxDxH) | 17.75" x 13.75" x 16" (45 x 34 x 40 cm) |
| External dimensions (WxDxH) | 28.75" x 24" x 20.5" (74 x 61 x 53 cm) |
| Weight | 115 lbs. |
| Voltage | 115V, 60 Hz, 1 phase |
| Supply plug | NEMA 5-15 |
| Certification | UL listed, C-UL, Energy Star |
| Optional accessories | Chart recorder, cold safety gloves |
Application Profile
The UCF-001 fits monitored point-of-use frozen storage where an excursion needs to be caught and logged but a compact undercounter freezer is still the goal:
- Adjustable-setpoint reagent and sample storage anywhere in the -15°C to -25°C band, tuned to the stored material.
- Alarmed cold-chain storage — the door-ajar, power-failure, and high/low alarms flag excursions before product is lost.
- QC and regulated-inventory holding — adjustable-interval data logging and min/max recall support quality documentation, and the dry-contact alarm relay ties the freezer into facility monitoring.
- Space-constrained critical storage — teaching labs, clinics, and satellite facilities that need alarms and logging in a small footprint.
For storage requiring downloadable PDF records or colder than -25°C, move to the UCF-101A / UCF-101B, which add USB PDF export and reach -40°C.
Design Architecture
Refrigeration. A hermetic compressor with R600a hydrocarbon refrigerant provides direct cooling across the adjustable -15°C to -25°C range. US EPA / SNAP-approved insulation stabilizes the cabinet. The system is UL listed, C-UL, and Energy Star rated.
Control and monitoring. A digital display sets and reads temperature. The alarm suite covers high/low temperature, door ajar, power failure, low battery, sensor failure, and USB failure; min/max values display and reset; data logging records at adjustable intervals; and a dry-contact alarm relay supports external monitoring integration. Data download is not offered on this model.
Cabinet and access. The painted-steel exterior with painted-aluminum interior holds 2 adjustable shelves plus a base shelf. A 3/8" access port permits probe pass-through; the keyed lockable solid door secures contents; 4 leveling legs support countertop or undercounter placement. Defrost is manual.
Electrical. Standard 115V, 60 Hz, single-phase power via a NEMA 5-15 plug on a 15 Amp dedicated line.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature range does the UCF-001 reach? An adjustable -15°C to -25°C (5°F to -13°F), tuned to the stored material via digital control.
How much storage does it provide? 48 L (1.7 cu.ft.) with 2 adjustable shelves plus a base shelf, in an undercounter/countertop footprint.
What alarms and logging does it include? A full alarm suite — high/low temperature, door ajar, power failure, low battery, sensor failure, and USB failure — plus adjustable-interval data logging, min/max display/reset, and a dry-contact alarm relay.
Can I download the temperature records? No — data download is not offered on this model. For downloadable PDF records or colder than -25°C, step up to the UCF-101A / UCF-101B (which add USB PDF export and reach -40°C).
What electrical service does it require? 115V, 60 Hz, single-phase via a NEMA 5-15 plug on a dedicated 15 Amp line.
Ordering & Configuration
Each UCF-001 ships complete: cabinet, 2 adjustable shelves + base shelf, keyed lock, digital controller with alarms and data logging, dry-contact relay, 4 leveling legs, and NEMA 5-15 cord. Chart recorder and cold safety gloves are optional accessories.
Confirm at quote: the target setpoint within the -15°C to -25°C range; whether onboard data logging suffices or downloadable PDF records (UCF-101 series) are required; alarm-relay integration into facility monitoring, if planned; countertop vs. undercounter placement against the 28.75" x 24" x 20.5" footprint; dedicated 15 Amp, 115V circuit availability; and lead time and warranty per Yamato standard capital-equipment terms.
UCF undercounter/countertop freezer family:
- UCF-000 — 42 L / 1.5 cu.ft., -20°C, mechanical thermostat, no alarms
- UCF-001 (this product) — 48 L / 1.7 cu.ft., -15 to -25°C, digital + alarms + data logging
- UCF-101A — 90 L / 3.2 cu.ft., -10 to -25°C, digital + USB PDF download
- UCF-101B — 90 L / 3.2 cu.ft., -20 to -40°C, digital (R290)
