XLDsl Dilution Refrigerator with Gas Handling System Generation 2

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Dilution Refrigerator Measurement Systems

Bluefors cryogen-free Dilution Refrigerator Measurement Systems are the global benchmark for ultra-low temperature cooling systems.

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Bluefors cryogen-free Dilution Refrigerator Measurement Systems are industry-leading, top-of-the-line cooling systems. They provide continuous cooling at ultra-low temperatures through the dilution process of helium-3–helium-4 mixture in a closed-loop environment.

Our next-generation Gas Handling System provides extensive new control capabilities and advanced hardware solutions utilizing an all-new Control Software with unprecedented ease-of-use.

Gas Handling System & Control Software Generation 2

Gas Handling System Generation 2

Our new Gas Handling System delivers next-level control with unprecedented ease-of-use, class-leading safety and enhanced reliability.

Control Software Generation 2

Control Software Generation 2 completely redefines the experience of controlling cryogenic measurement systems.

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Complete Control. Easy to Operate.

Our latest systems deliver more control than ever before, with fully automated cooldown from room to base temperature. Our all-new Control Software features advanced diagnostics and full system data logs, with new control interfaces for magnets, Fast Sample Exchange, and maintenance – all available via an intuitive interface.

Superior Performance

Superior cooling power and fast cooldown times to base temperatures < 10 millikelvin.

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Reliable

Reliable performance and long lifetime even in demanding environments. Built-in diagnostics with easy access to the diagnostic data. Community-proven cryogenic measurement system with a large global installed base.

Extensive Options. Unique Wiring Capabilities.

Bluefors Systems have extensive additional options available to create an optimal system configuration based on experiment needs. Systems can also include measurement infrastructure and superconducting magnets, depending on your needs.

Temperature Controller

The Bluefors Temperature Controller enhances the user experience of our cryogenic systems. With a modern and intuitive user interface, you gain direct control and overview of the system’s temperature status.

The Bluefors Temperature Controller is fully integrated to all dilution refrigerator measurement systems.

Low Total Cost of Ownership

Oil-free pumps and compressors in the Gas Handling System guarantee minimal maintenance requirements, with a service interval up to 3 years. The systems contain only high-quality components such as Pfeiffer Vacuum pumps and pressure sensors, VAT vacuum valves and bellows.

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Total System Care

Total System Care enables you to focus on your own work – doing research and measurements. The service ensures that systems operate at the best possible performance level and with maximal uptime, without users needing to spend time maintaining the systems themselves.

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XLDsl Dilution Refrigerator Measurement System

The XLDsl Dilution Refrigerator Measurement System is designed for demanding uses requiring larger experiment space and superior performance.

LD Dilution Refrigerator Measurement System

The LD System is our most sold dilution refrigerator measurement system. Its versatility makes it suitable for many different experimental needs.

SD Dilution Refrigerator Measurement System

The SD Dilution Refrigerator Measurement System is an easily attainable system with a fast turnaround time.

LH Dilution Refrigerator Measurement System

A low-height, compact, and unique horizontal dilution refrigerator measurement system, capable of operating under different tilt angles.

System Comparison

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Note: Cooling power is measured on experimental flange outside MXC.

	SD	LH	LD250	LD400	XLD400sl	XLD1000sl
Cooling
Standard pulse tube configuration	1 x PT410	1 x PT415	1 x PT415	1 x PT415	2 x PT415	2 x PT420
Other available pulse tube models	PT415, PT420, PT425, PT310	PT420, PT425	PT410, PT420, PT425, PT310	PT410, PT420, PT425, PT310	2 x PT420, 2 x PT425, PT310 & PT425	2 x PT425, PT310 & PT425, 3 x PT420, 3 x PT425
Typical cooling power (µW) at 20 mK	N/A	13	14	16	16	30
Typical cooling power (µW) at 100 mK	250	300	300	500	450	1000
Guaranteed base temperature (mK)	<30	<10	<10	<10	<10	<10
Mechanical features
MXC Flange diameter (mm)	148	294	294	294	500	500
Dilution Unit placement	edge	edge	edge	edge	center	center
Dilution Unit type	short	horizontal	standard	standard	standard	dual
Standard experimental ports The number of available ports depends on the options and wiring configuration.
KF25	1
KF40	2	4	5	5	7	7
K63		2	2	2
Side-loading ports					6	6
Maximum number of coaxial cables	14 (SMA)	70 (SMA)	77 (SMA)	77 (SMA)	>1000 (HDW)	>1000 (HDW)

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Customer Care

We support our customers throughout the lifetime of their system, providing dedicated care to find solutions for any issues. Our technicians and engineers are ready to help you wherever you are located, with prompt service delivered either remotely or on-site.

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Cryogenic Measurement System Options

We offer various options for our Cryogenic Measurement Systems to optimize them for different uses and experimental needs.

Measurement Infrastructure

Bluefors offers integrated Measurement Infrastructure for complete measurement setups for quantum research and other applications.

Magnets

Bluefors offers a range of integrated, cryogen-free superconducting magnets for our cryogenic measurement systems.

Pulse Tube Cryocoolers

Cryomech offers the largest variety of industry-leading Pulse Tube Cryocoolers, with the highest capacities and a reputation for reliability.

Frequently Asked Questions

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The cooldown time of any system is highly dependent on the amount of added mass, how well it is thermalized, and the quality of copper parts. Because every experiment is different, the added mass varies too much to offer a generalized fully loaded cooldown specification.

You can find performance graphs on our Dilution Refrigerator Measurement System pages that give example cooldown times for different system configurations.

Yes, each Bluefors DR and Helium system (SD, LD, XLD400sl, XLD1000sl) comes with our Gas Handling System and the required amount of helium-4 (60 L, 90 L, 180 L). Both are included in the system cost.

The He-3/He-4 ratios of Bluefors Dilution Refrigerators are:

SD: 12L/60L
LD250/LD400/XLD400/LH: 18 L/90 L or 20 L/90 L (for improved cooling power),
XLD1000: 40 L/180 L

The optimal He-3/He-4 ratio for the XLD1000sl system is 40 L/180 L. There is no reason to add more He-3, as it won’t result in increased cooling power.

To further increase XLD1000sl cooling power we recommend upgrading the pulse tubes to PT310 & PT425 which increase the MXC cooling power by 10-15%

Yes, cooling power can be increased by using a 20 L/90 L He-3/He-4 ratio instead of 18 L/90 L. We do not guarantee an exact value, but we have observed higher cooling power using a 20 L/90 L ratio than the guaranteed and expected values for 18 L/90 L.

To further increase the LD400 cooling power we recommend upgrading the pulse tube to PT310 which increases the MXC cooling power by 15-20%.

The LD system can be shipped with He-4 (90 L) only, but He-3 needs to be transferred during installation. The minimum amount of He-3 is 18 L. For the transfer, the container can be connected to either the KF16 or KF25 port on the gas handling system.

Old mixtures can be used, but the concentration must be known. Our system does not include equipment to analyze the isotopic composition in advance. It is also challenging to extract isotopes selectively once they are mixed.

The 18 L minimum amount of He-3 corresponds to about 17% concentration. This is the minimum concentration your mixtures must have to allow the system to function (in this case all He-4 would be pumped away, and the tank filled with the old mixture).

It is likely that old mixtures would be more concentrated. In this case, some He-4 can be left in the tanks and enough mixture to provide 18-24 L of He-3 would be transferred .

Mixtures should also be clean. We strongly recommend running the mixtures though at least an LN2 trap , and preferably also through an LHe-trap prior to the installation. If the mixtures come from an old dilution refrigerator with oil pumps, they can contain impurities which the LN-trap does not catch and may cause clogging of the system.

Note: For an XLD1000 system, the mixture amounts should be adjusted to 180L (He-4) and minimum 40L (He-3), corresponding to an 18% He-3 concentration.

No, the He-3 gas used does not need to be purchased from Bluefors. If a customer has their own He-3 gas, it is possible to use that. In those cases, the system is delivered with He-4 gas only and the He-3 can be transferred into the gas handling system through KF16 or KF25 port during installation.

The He-3 gas should have N3 (99.9%) purity, and the bottle should have a CGA 580 valve with 600 PSIG (depending on how many liters are in the bottle).

The minimum required amount of He-3 depends on the system type:

SD: 12 L
LD250/LD400/XLD400/LH: 18 L
XLD1000: 40 L
Helium systems: 0 or 7 L

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