--- title: "VC88SDD" id: "4919" type: "page" slug: "vc88sdd" published_at: "2025-04-29T15:10:03+00:00" modified_at: "2026-03-03T14:09:28+00:00" url: "https://dulas.org.uk/life-sciences/vaccine-cold-chain-blood-storage/solar-direct-drive-vaccine-refrigerators/vc88sdd/" markdown_url: "https://dulas.org.uk/life-sciences/vaccine-cold-chain-blood-storage/solar-direct-drive-vaccine-refrigerators/vc88sdd.md" excerpt: "[fusion_builder_container type=\"flex\" hundred_percent=\"yes\" hundred_percent_height=\"min\" min_height_medium=\"\" min_height_small=\"\" min_height=\"365px\" hundred_percent_height_scroll=\"no\" align_content=\"stretch\" flex_align_items=\"center\" flex_justify_content=\"flex-start\" flex_wrap_medium=\"\" flex_wrap_small=\"\" flex_wrap=\"wrap\" flex_column_spacing=\"\" hundred_percent_height_center_content=\"yes\" equal_height_columns=\"no\" container_tag=\"div\" menu_anchor=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" status=\"published\" publish_date=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\" margin_top_medium=\"\" margin_bottom_medium=\"\" margin_top_small=\"\" margin_bottom_small=\"\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" padding_top_medium=\"\" padding_right_medium=\"\" padding_bottom_medium=\"\" padding_left_medium=\"\" padding_top_small=\"\" padding_right_small=\"\" padding_bottom_small=\"\" padding_left_small=\"\" padding_top=\"80px\" padding_right=\"7%\"..." --- VC88SDD[dulas2025](https://dulas.org.uk/author/dulas2025/) 2026-03-03T14:09:28+00:00# Solar direct drive vaccine refrigerator VC88SDD The VC88SDD is an advanced mid-sized WHO-accredited 88 litre capacity Solar Direct Drive (SDD) Vaccine Refrigerator. Offering class-leading total cost of ownership and cost per litre of vaccine storage, it is the perfect choice for upgrading your cold chain. Utilising our optimised solar technology, the VC88SDD offers the perfect balance of array size and autonomy to deliver exceptional reliability whatever the weather. Fully GAVI CCEOP compliant with the highest level of Grade A Freeze Protection and a +5 °C to +43 °C extended temperature operating range. All Dulas refrigerators are supplied with an integrated Beyond ICE3 device fitted at no additional cost. Applying RTM technology is a simple way to improve the reliability of cold chain equipment, enhance maintenance and ensure fewer vaccines are spoiled. Subscription can be activated at purchase or switched on remotely at any point after commissioning the refrigerator. [Make an enquiry](#awb-open-oc__4937) ### Features and benefits ##### [WHO PQS accredited](#7229c85e16b7a6625) Dulas products exceed the Performance, Quality and Safety standards set by the World Health Organisation ##### [Long Autonomy](#8e6c9971b61490b20) With long lasting autonomy you can rely on Dulas products to keep your vaccines safe ##### [PCM Energy Store](#58392486251ae12e0) Dulas solar refrigerators are battery-free and use an advanced non-corrosive phase change material (PCM) which thaws at exactly +5°C ##### [Wire Baskets](#802b9fbbe5e69d8dc) Stacking baskets for easy stock management and optimum airflow ##### [Grade A, Freeze Free](#afcc8663f614130b5) Dulas products have Grade A User-independent Freeze Protection (UIFP) ##### [Temperature Monitoring](#11f4477a1e2e3c250) All Dulas refrigerators have integrated remote temperature monitoring as standard ##### [R600a Refrigerant](#434ac07b5aefb8edd) climate friendly and CFC-free ##### [Heavy Duty Castors](#4b7d3d148844e53ba) for easy handling ##### [Hot Zone Rated](#bc40b2562735eaa44) Dulas Refrigerators will operate at a stable +2°C to +8°C in an extended ambient operating range of +5°C to +43°C ##### [Long Life Products](#cd5b71ffd0dfca27a) Renowned for their quality and reliability, the Dulas range of refrigerators are built to perform effectively in challenging environments over long periods of time ##### [In-built Handle with Lock](#3869fbd169422425e) to keep vaccines safe ##### [Plug and Play](#d9956fbe9e407b42a) power system for easy installation ### Technical specification [download full specs](#product-spec-downloads) | Model | VC88SDD | | --- | --- | | Performance | | | Net vaccine storage capacity | 88 litre | | Gross volume | 205 litre | | Climate zone | Hot zone (+43 °C) | | Minimum rated ambient temperature | +5 °C | | Autonomy time † | 80 hr 10min at 43 °C | | Solar array size | > 400 Wp | | Refrigerator Dimensions | | | External dimensions: H x W x D | 980 mm x 1282 mm x 750 mm | | Shipping dimensions: H x W x D | 1180 mm x 1355 mm x 825 mm | | Net weight | 147 kg | | Shipping weight | 194 kg | | System Dimensions | | | Shipping dimensions: H x W x D | 350 mm x 1810 mm x 1220 mm | | Net weight | 34.5 kg | | Shipping weight | 72.5 kg | | Technical Details | | | Operating voltage | 24 to 45 Vdc | | Minimum starting voltage | 24 Vdc | | Minimum starting power | 50 W | | Minimum solar radiation for continuous running | 200 W/m2 (using 400 Wp array) | | Compressor | Secop (Danfoss) | | Refrigerant | R600a | | WHO Pre-qualification | | | PQS reference | E003/059 | | Test procedure | E003/RF05.3-VP.3 | | Performance specification | E003/RF05.3 | †Autonomy is the amount of time that the refrigerator can maintain the vaccine load within the temperature range of +2 °C to +8 °C with minimal solar radiation available and at the maximum rated ambient temperature. #### [Datasheets](#c4fee06e865db10f8) [Datasheet (English)](https://dulas.org.uk/downloads/vaccine-cold-chain/vc88sdd/Dulas-VC88SDD-Datasheet-2025-EN.pdf) [Datasheet (French)](https://dulas.org.uk/downloads/vaccine-cold-chain/vc88sdd/Dulas-VC88SDD-Datasheet-2025-FR.pdf) [Datasheet (Spanish)](https://dulas.org.uk/downloads/vaccine-cold-chain/vc88sdd/Dulas-VC88SDD-Datasheet-2025-ES.pdf) #### [Brochures](#112a48faffea2eb85) [Brochure](https://dulas.org.uk/downloads/vaccine-cold-chain/Dulas-Life-Sciences-Vaccine-Cold-Chain-Brochure-(2025)_email.pdf) #### [Manuals](#63b86a8a664b18711) [Manual (English)](https://dulas.org.uk/downloads/vaccine-cold-chain/vc88sdd/Dulas-MU-VC88SDD-ENG-J-User-Manual.pdf) Other languages available on request #### [PQS Certificate](#c4bc9115e14f2da17) [PQS Certificate](https://dulas.org.uk/downloads/vaccine-cold-chain/vc88sdd/PQS-E003-059-VC88SDD.pdf) #### [Video](#8be5050c0835f544b) [VC88SDD Video](https://vimeo.com/540215154) Need more information? 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