Sumitomo F-50 (part of the SHI Freedom® series) is a mid-size, water-cooled, three-phase helium compressor designed to power various Gifford-McMahon cryocoolers and pulse tubes. It is available in both low-voltage ( ) and high-voltage ( ) versions. Manuals & Resources
Official Product Page: FA-50 Indoor Air-Cooled Compressor Series (includes indoor water-cooled and air-cooled variants).
F-50SH Technical Instruction: A 65-page comprehensive document on Scribd covering installation, operation, and maintenance. F-50L Technical Manual
: Specific instructions for the low-voltage unit available on Scribd. sumitomo f50 compressor manual new
SRDK Operation Manual: Safety and operational guidelines for the broader cryocooler system from Quantum Opus. Technical Specifications
Power Consumption: 6.5–7.2 kW at 50 Hz; 7.5–8.3 kW at 60 Hz. Electrical Supply: Low-Volt (L): 3 Phase 200 V, 50/60 Hz.
High-Volt (H): 3 Phase 380–415 V (50 Hz) or 460–480 V (60 Hz). Sumitomo F-50 (part of the SHI Freedom® series
Cooling Water: Requires non-demineralized water at an inlet temperature of 4–28 °C (39–82 °F).
Maintenance Cycle: Major maintenance, including adsorber replacement, is required every 30,000 hours.
Weight & Size: Measures approximately 591 x 450 x 585 mm and weighs about 120 kg (264 lbs). Critical Handling Warnings F-50SH Compressor Technical Manual | PDF - Scribd If a direct download is available, filter by
Navigate to the official Sumitomo SHI Compressor website (formerly known as Sumitomo Heavy Industries Industrial Equipment). Look for the "Support" or "Download Center" section. You will typically need the following to access the correct manual:
If a direct download is available, filter by language (English, Japanese, Chinese, German, depending on your region) and document type "Operation & Maintenance." Save this as your master reference.
If you are installing a "new" unit, follow these steps to ensure warranty validity and performance.