Model version:kbf115-230v;kbf115-240v;kbf240-230v;kbf240-240v;kbf720-230v;kbf720-240v;kbf1020-230v;kbf1020-240v;kmf115-230v;kmf115-240v;kmf240-230v;kmf240-240v;kmf720-230v;kmf720-240v.
constant climate chambers with program control.constant climate chamb
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co2 - incubators
co2 – incubators with o2 control
with sterilizable ndir sensor system for co2
and microprocessor controller t4.12 (145 pages)
4.3.3 Connection kit for connecting the chamber to the water main ..........26 4.3.4 Safety kit: Hose burst protection device with reflux protection device (available via BINDER INDIVIDUAL customized solutions) ..................27 Electrical connection ......................... 29 Connection of the voltage changer (option for KBF) ................ 30 FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW OF THE MB2 CHAMBER CONTROLLER ....
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Controller settings upon start up ....................... 42 Turning on/off humidity control ......................43 SET-POINT ENTRY IN “FIXED VALUE” OPERATING MODE ......44 Set-point entry for temperature, humidity, and fan speed through the “Setpoints” menu ....45 Direct setpoint entry for temperature and humidity via Normal display ..........46 Special controller functions via operation lines .................
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11.1.3 Messages concerning the humidity system ................72 11.2 State of alarm ............................ 73 11.3 Resetting an alarm, list of active alarms ................... 73 11.4 Tolerance range settings ........................74 11.5 Activating / deactivating the audible alarm (alarm buzzer) ............... 75 12.
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19.5 Zero-voltage relay alarm outputs for temperature and humidity (option) ........113 19.6 Water protected internal socket (option for KBF – not for UL chambers) ........114 19.7 Additional flexible Pt 100 temperature sensor (available via BINDER INDIVIDUAL customized solutions) ............................115 19.8 Object temperature display with flexible Pt 100 temperature sensor (option) ........
Understanding and observing the instructions in this operating manual are prerequisites for hazard-free use and safety during operation and maintenance. In no event shall BINDER be held liable for any dam- ages, direct or incidental arising out of or related to the use of this manual.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious (irre- versible) injury. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor (re- versible) injury. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the product and/or its functions or of a property in its proximity.
Prohibition signs Do NOT touch Do NOT spray with Do NOT climb water Information to be observed in order to ensure optimum function of the product. 1.2.4 Word message panel structure Type / cause of hazard. Possible consequences. ∅ Instruction how to avoid the hazard: prohibition ...
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Figure 1: Position of labels on the chamber front (KBF-240V and KMF-240V) Figure 2: Position of labels on the chamber rear Keep safety labels complete and legible. Replace safety labels that are no longer legible. Contact BINDER Service for these replacements. KBF + KMF (E6) 07/2017 page 9/155...
KBF 240 Serial No. 00000000000000 Im Mittleren Ösch 5 Made in Germany 78532 Tuttlingen / Germany www.binder-world.com Figure 3: Type plate (example KBF 240 regular chamber 9020-0322) Indications of the type plate (example) Information BINDER Manufacturer: BINDER GmbH KBF 240...
213-850 on safe working in laboratories (formerly BGI/GUV-I 850-0, BGR/GUV-R 120 or ZH 1/119, issued by the employers’ liability insurance association) (for Germany. BINDER GmbH is only responsible for the safety features of the chamber provided skilled electricians or qualified personnel authorized by BINDER perform all maintenance and repair, and if components relat- ing to chamber safety are replaced in the event of failure with original spare parts.
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Familiarize yourself with any potential health risks caused by the charging material, the contained mois- ture constituent or by reaction products that may arise during the temperature process. Take adequate measures to exclude such risks prior to putting the chamber into operation. DANGER Electrical hazard.
Any corrosive damage caused by such ingredients is excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH. WARNING: If customer should use a BINDER chamber running in non-supervised continu- ous operation, we strongly recommend in case of inclusion of irrecoverable specimen or samples to split such specimen or samples and store them in at least two chambers, if this is feasible.
Measures to prevent accidents The operator of the chamber must observe the following rule: “Betreiben von Arbeitsmitteln. Betreiben von Kälteanlagen, Wärmepumpen und Kühleinrichtungen“ (Operation of work equipment. Operation of refrigeration systems, heat pumps and refrigeration equipment) (GUV-R 500 chap. 2.35) (for Germany). The manufacturer took the following measures to prevent ignition and explosions: •...
Resistance of the humidity sensor against harmful substances The following list of harmful substances refers only to the humidity sensor and does not include any other materials incorporated in the chamber or prohibited substances in relation to explosion protection. Some gases - especially clean gases - do not have any influence on the humidity sensor. Others do have a very small influence, whereas others may influence the sensor to a larger extent.
A resistance humidifying system humidifies the air. For this purpose, use deionized (demineralized) wa- ter. The option BINDER Pure Aqua Service allows using the chamber with any degree of water hardness. The inner chamber, the pre-heating chamber and the interior side of the doors are all made of stainless steel V2A (German material no.
Figure 6: Lateral control panels at the sides of the refrigerating / humidity generation module with optional equipment Main power switch DIN socket for additional Pt 100 sensor (available via BINDER INDIVIDUAL customized solutions) DIN socket for analog outputs (option) RS485 interface...
Rear view with water connections (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) Figure 7: Rear view of the chamber with water connections (10) Socket for optional freshwater can (chap. 19.9.1) (11) Power cable (12) Purging outlet for humidifying module – for service purpose only (13) Freshwater connection “IN”...
Note on second-hand chambers (Ex-Demo-Units): Second-hand chambers are chambers that were used for a short time for tests or exhibitions. They are thoroughly tested before resale. BINDER ensures that the chamber is technically sound and will work flawlessly. Second-hand chambers are marked with a sticker on the chamber door. Please remove the sticker be- fore commissioning the chamber.
• If the steam humidifying system has NOT been emptied: +3 °C / 37.4 °F to +60 °C / 140 °F. • After BINDER Service has emptied the steam humidifying system: -10 °C / 14 °F to +60 °C / 140 °F.
Storage below +3 °C / 37.4 °F with filled steam humidifying system. Freezing in the steam generator. Damage to the chamber. Contact BINDER Service before any transportation below +3 °C / 37.4 °F. Permissible ambient humidity: max. 70 % r.H., non-condensing CAUTION Condensation by excess humidity.
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• Permissible ambient humidity: 70 % r.H. max., non-condensing When operating the chamber at temperature set-points below ambient temperature, high ambient humidi- ty may lead to condensation on the chamber. • Installation height: max. 2000 m / 6562 ft. above sea level. A water tap (1 bar to 10 bar) is necessary for the installation of the humidification system (chap.
Installation and connections Spacer for wall distance Please fix both spacers with the supplied screws at the chamber rear. This serves to ensure the pre- scribed minimum distance to the rear wall of 100 mm / 3.94 in. Figure 8: Spacer for wall distance Figure 9: Chamber rear with mounted spacers Wastewater connection Fasten the wastewater hose to the wastewater connection “OUT”...
1 µS/cm (ultrapure water), may cause acid corrosion due to its low pH.) • Water treated by the optional water treatment system BINDER Pure Aqua Service (disposable sys- tem). A reusable measuring equipment to assess the water quality is included (chap. 19.10).
4.3.2 Manual fresh water supply via external freshwater can (option) If no house water connection with suitable water is available, you can manually supply water by filling a freshwater can (option, volume: 20 liters / 0.71 cu.ft. You can attach the freshwater can on the rear of the chamber or place it next to the chamber (chap.
4.3.4 Safety kit: Hose burst protection device with reflux protection device (available via BINDER INDIVIDUAL customized solutions) A safety kit with a reflux protection device is available for protection of the drinking water system, and against flooding caused by burst water hoses.
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Figure 11: Assembly of the safety kit (hose burst protection and reflux protection devices) Release of the reflux protection device: In case the hose burst protection device interrupts the water supply, first find the reason and remove it as necessary. Close the water tap. Release the valve by a half left-turn of the upper knurled part. You can hear the release of the valve as a clicking noise.
Electrical connection The chambers are supplied ready for connection. They come with a fixed power connection cable of at least 1800 mm / 70.87 in in length. Voltage +/-10% at the Art. No. Current Chamber Model version Power plug indicated power fre- (x = 0 or 1) type fuse...
When connected to a power supply 1N~ with a frequency of 60 Hz, a leakage current of more than 3.5 mAmp is possible. If grounding through the power cable is insufficient or missing, the leakage current may flow through the user’s body. Correct installation of the professional grade power socket provided by the user safely avoids this.
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To establish the electrical connection of the constant climate chamber with the voltage changer, proceed in the following order: 1. Connect the power cable of the constant climate chamber to the connection socket (D) of the voltage changer 2. Establish the power connection of the voltage changer. The socket must provide a protective conduc- tor.
You can enter values or programs directly at the controller or use the APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem software (option) specially developed by BINDER. Operating mode Temperature values...
Operating functions in normal display Current operating mode Text list for information icons Date, time, authorization level of the logged-in user, memory Quick setpoint entry Continue to next screen Back to Normal display Information Program start Setpoint entry Event list Display of active alarms Access to main menu Figure 15: Operating functions of the MB2 controller in normal display (example values)
Display views: Normal display, program display, chart-recorder display Press the Change view icon to toggle between normal display, program display and chart- recorder display. Press the Normal display icon to return from program display and chart recorder display back to Normal display.
Controller icons overview Navigation icons in Normal display Icon Signification Function Access from Normal display to the main menu Main menu Alarm Access from Normal display to the list of active alarms Access from Normal display to the event list Event list Access from Normal display to the setpoint entry menu: setpoint Setpoint setting...
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Functional icons in the chart recorder display Icon Signification Function Show legend Show legend Hide legend Hide legend Switch legend Switch between legend pages Show indication “Door open” (B2) Show indications Hide indications Hide indication “Door open” (B2) Pause chart recorder and change to history display. Data recording History display continues.
Operating modes The MB2 program controller operates in the following operating modes: • Idle mode The controller is not functional, i.e., there is no heating or refrigeration and no humidification or dehu- midification. The fan is off. The chamber approximates ambient values. You can activate and deactivate this operating mode with the “Idle mode”...
Controller menu structure Use the navigation icons in the screen footer in Normal display to access the desired controller func- tions. The available functions depend on the current authorization level “Service”, “Admin” or “User” (chap. 13.1). This is selected either during login or can be available without password protection. Main menu: program settings, further information, “Service”...
• Access to service data, controller reset to factory settings (chap. 5.5.3) • Available only for users with “Service” and “Admin” authorization level. Full functional range only for BINDER Service (users with “Service” authorization level). “Programs” submenu • Access to the controller’s program functions (chap. 8, 9, 10)
Back to main menu 5.5.3 “Service” submenu The “Service” submenu is available for users with “Service” or “Admin” authorization level. When logged- in with “Admin” authorization level the user will find information to tell the BINDER Service in service case. Path: Main menu >...
Principle of controller entries In the selection and entry menus there are icons displayed in the footers which you can use to take over the entry or cancel it. Selection menu (example) Entry menu (example) After completing the settings there are the following possibilities: Press the Confirm icon to take over the entries and exit the menu or continue the menu se- quence.
To reduce odors quickly we recommend heating up the chamber to its nominal temperature for one day and in a well-ventilated location. WARNING: If customer should use a BINDER chamber running in non-supervised continu- ous operation, we strongly recommend in case of inclusion of irrecoverable specimen or samples to split such specimen or samples and store them in at least two chambers, if this is feasible.
Locked operation Provided that the user administration has been activated by the assignment of passwords for the different authorization types, the controller operation is first locked after turning on the unit, recognizable by the closed lock icon in the header. In the locked view the controller provides all display functions.
Set-point entry in “Fixed value” operating mode In Fixed value operating mode you can enter a temperature set-point, a humidity set-point, the fan speed, and the switching-state of up to 16 operation lines. All settings made in Fixed value operating mode remain valid until the next manual change. They are saved also when turning off the chamber or in case of toggling to Idle Mode or Program Mode.
Set-point entry for temperature, humidity, and fan speed through the “Set- points” menu Press the Setpoint setting icon to access the “Setpoint” setting menu from Normal display. “Setpoints” menu. Select “Fixed value operation setpoints” to access the individual parameters. • Select the field “Temperature” and enter the desired temperature setpoint. KBF setting range: -5 °C up to 70 °C, KMF setting range: -15 °C up to 100 °C.
Direct setpoint entry for temperature and humidity via Normal display Alternatively you can also enter the setpoints directly via Normal display. Normal display. Select the setpoint you want Example: “Temperature” entry menu. Enter the to change. desired setpoint and confirm entry with Confirm icon. Special controller functions via operation lines Press the Setpoint setting icon to access the “Setpoint”...
The operation lines count from right to left. Example: Activated operation line “Humidity off” = 000000000000000 Deactivated operation line “Humidity off” = 000000000000000 Timer program: stopwatch function During an entered duration the controller constantly equilibrates to the setpoints entered in Fixed value operation mode (temperature, humidity, fan speed, configuration of the operation lines).
Stopping a running timer program 8.2.1 Pausing a running timer program Press the Program pause icon to interrupt the program. The program is paused. The program runtime stops running down, the time display flashes. There are the following options: Press the Program start icon to continue the program Press the Cancelling icon to cancel the program 8.2.2 Cancelling a running timer program Press the Program cancelling icon to cancel the program.
Time programs The MB2 program controller permits programming time programs with real-time reference. It offers 25 program memory positions with up to 100 program sections each. For each program section you can enter a temperature set-point, fan speed, section duration, type of temperature transition (ramp or step) and the tolerance range.
9.1.1 Performance during program delay time During the configured program delay time until program start, the controller equilibrates to the current setpoints of Fixed value operation mode. Modifications of these setpoints are effective. When the config- ured moment for program start is reached, the program delay time ends and the program starts running. Stopping a running time program 9.2.1 Pausing a running time program Press the Program pause icon to interrupt the program..
Creating a new time program Path: Main menu > Programs > Time program “Time program” menu: Enter the program name and, if desired, addi- overview of the existing programs. tional program information in the corresponding fields. Select an empty program place. Press the Confirm icon.
Program editor: “Edit program” menu Select the desired function and press the Confirm icon. The program editor offers following options: • Change the program name • Copy program • Replace program: Replacing an new or an existing program with the copied program. This menu point is visible only after a program has been copied.
Section editor: section management Path: Main menu > Programs > Time program Select the desired program. Program view. Section view (example: section 1). Select the desired program section There are the following options: (example: section 1) Select a parameter to enter or modify the according value (chap.
9.6.1 Add a new program section Section editor: “Edit section” menu. Select “Add new section” and press the Confirm icon. Then select whether to insert the new section before or after the current section. Press the Confirm icon. The new section opens. 9.6.2 Copy and insert or replace a program section Program view.
Press the Edit icon to open the section editor if you want the current section to be replaced or the copied section to be inserted before or after it Program view. Section view (example: section 1). Select the section to be replaced or before or Press the Edit icon to open the section editor after which the copied section shall be insert- ed (example: section 2) and press the Con-...
Value entry for a program section Path: Main menu > Programs > Time program Select the desired program and section. The section view gives access to all parameters of a program section. You can enter or modify the val- ues. Program name and section number Section duration Type of setpoint transition: ramp or step...
9.7.2 Set-point ramp and set-point step You can define the type of temperature and humidity transitions for each individual program section. “Ramp” mode: Gradual changes of temperature and humidity The set-point of a given program section functions as the section’s start temperature. During the section’s duration, the set-point gradually passes to the set-point of the subsequent program section.
Section view, showing the temperature tolerance band • Select the field “Tolerance band min” and enter the desired lower tolerance band value. Setting range: -99999 to 99999. Confirm entry with Confirm icon. The controller returns to the section view. • Select the field “Tolerance band max” and enter the desired upper tolerance band value. Setting range: -99999 to 99999.
9.7.7 Saving the time program Section view. Program view. After the all desired values of the program Press the Confirm icon to take over the pro- section have been configured, press the Con- gramming. firm icon to take over the programming. The controller changes to the Normal display.
Week programs The MB2 program controller permits programming week programs with real-time reference. It offers 5 week program places in total with up to 100 shift points for each week program. Path: Main menu > Programs> Week program 10.1 Starting an existing week program In Normal display press the Program start icon to access the “Program start”...
10.3 Creating a new week program Path: Main menu > Programs > Week program Enter the program name and, if desired, addi- “Week program” menu: tional program information in the correspond- overview of the existing programs. ing fields. Select an empty program place. Press the Confirm icon.
10.4 Program editor: program management Path: Main menu > Programs > Week program “Week program” menu: Program view (example: program 1). overview of the existing programs. If a new program has been created, there is just one program section. Select an existing program (example: pro- gram 1).
To add a new section, select “Add new sec- Program view. tion” and press the Confirm icon. With a new section no weekday is specified. There- The program view opens. fore the section is first marked in red and cannot be saved.
10.5 Section editor: section management Path: Main menu > Programs > Week program Select the desired program. Program view. Section view (example: section 1). Select the desired program section There are the following options: (example: section 1) ...
10.5.1 Add a new program section Section editor: “Edit section” menu. Program view. Select “Add new section” and press the Con- With a new section no weekday is specified. There- firm icon. fore the section is first marked in red and cannot be saved.
Select “Replace section” to replace the selected sec- tion with the copied section Select “Insert section” to additionally add the copied section. Press the Confirm icon. If you selected “Insert section” the sections are auto- matically arranged in the correct chronological order. Section editor: “Edit section”...
“Change program name” menu. In the field “Course” select the desired setting “Ramp” or “Step” and press the Confirm icon. 10.6.2 Weekday In the field “Weekday” select the desired weekday. With “Daily” selected, this section will run every day at the same time. Section view.
10.6.4 Setpoint entry • Select the field “Temperature” and enter the desired temperature setpoint. KBF setting range: -5 °C up to 70 °C, KMF setting range: -15 °C up to 100 °C. Confirm entry with Confirm icon. The controller returns to the section view. •...
Notification and alarm functions 11.1 Notification and alarm messages overview 11.1.1 Notifications Notifications are indicated by information icons displayed in the screen header in Normal display An information icon serves as an indication of a certain condition. If this condition persists, in some cases an alarm will be triggered after a fix or configurable interval. As long as the condition persists, the information icon therefore continues to be displayed also in state of alarm.
11.1.3 Messages concerning the humidity system Start after condition Condition and measures Message occurred The humidity module is defective. Contact BINDER “Humidity system” immediately service The humidity module cannot fill up. In case of freshwater supply via water pipe: The water tap is closed, or the chamber is defective (e.g.
When operating the chamber without water connection, turn off humidity control in the “set- points” menu (chap. 6.3) in order to avoid humidity alarms. 11.2 State of alarm 1. Visual indications in Normal display: alarm message, screen header flashing in red color 2.
Pressing the Reset alarm icon mutes the buzzer for all active alarms. The icon then disappears. • Acknowledging while the alarm condition persists: Only the buzzer turns off. The visual alarm indica- tion remains on the controller display. The alarm remains in the list of active alarms. When the alarm condition has ended, the visual alarm indication is automatically cleared.
The user cannot restart the device again. The protective cut-off device is located internally. Only a service specialist can replace it. Therefore, please contact an authorized ser- vice provider or BINDER Service. 12.2 Overtemperature safety controller class 3.1 The chambers are regularly equipped with an electronic overtemperature safety controller (temperature safety device class 3.1 according to DIN 12880:2007).
12.2.1 Safety controller modes You can select between “Limit (absolute)” and “Offset (relative)” safety controller mode • Limit: Absolute maximum permitted temperature value This setting offers high safety as a defined temperature limit will not be exceeded. It is important to adapt the safety controller set-point after each modification of the temperature set-point.
Regularly check the safety controller setting for set-point type “Limit” or “Offset” • in Fixed value operating mode according to the entered set-point temperature value • in program mode according to the highest temperature value of the selected temperature program Set the safety controller set-point by approx.
12.3 Temperature safety device class 3.3 (option) With the option over/under temperature protective device (temperature safety device class 3.3 acc. to DIN 12880:2007) the chamber is equipped with two additional safety devices (class 3.1 and class 3.2). The combination of the safety devices is regarded as a safety device class 3.3. The temperature safety device, class 3.3, serves to protect the constant climate chamber, its environment and the contents from exceeding the maximum permissible temperature.
12.3.1 Temperature safety device class 3.1 If you turn the control knob (8) to its end-stop (position 10), the safety device (8a) class 3.1 protects the appliance. If you set the temperature a little above the set-point, it protects the charging material. If the safety device class 3.1 has taken over control, identifiable by the red alarm lamp (8a) lighting up, the message “Temp.
12.3.2 Temperature safety device class 3.2 The safety device class 3.2 is equivalently set to a minimum temperature the (9a) chamber will not fall below. This protection against prohibited low tempera- tures can, for example, serve to protect sensitive cultures from cooling down too much.
• All passwords can be changed in the “log out” submenu (chap. 13.3). “Service” authorization level • Authorization level only for BINDER service • Extensive authorization for controller operation and configuration, access to service data • The passwords for “Service”, “Admin” and “User” authorization levels can be changed in the “log out”...
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Operation after user login At user login, the authorization level is selected and confirmed by entering the respective pass- word. Following user login, controller operation is avail- able, recognizable by the open-lock icon in the header. The available controller functions corre- spond to the user’s authorization level.
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Information window To check the authorization level of the user currently logged-in, select in Normal display the arrow far right in the display header. The information window shows date and time, the controller’s free memory space and under “Authoriza- tion” the authorization level of the current user. If passwords have been assigned for all authorization levels, a user without login (password entry) has no authorization.
13.2 Log in Path: Main menu > User > Log in Controller without a user logged-in Selection of user type (example) All selection possibilities are password protected Controller with logged-in user After completing the settings, press the Confirm icon to take over the entries and exit the menu, or press the Close icon to exit the menu without taking over the entries.
13.3 Log out Path: Main menu > User > Log out User logoff with “Admin” authorization Controller Controller with without a logged-in user user logged- User logoff with “Admin” authorization Controller Controller with without a logged-in user user logged- 13.4 User change If the password function has been deactivated (chap.13.5.2) this function is not available.
User selection (example) All selection possibilities are password protected Controller with logged- in user 13.5 Password assignment and password change This function is not available for a user logged-in with “User” authorization. 13.5.1 Password change A logged-in user can change the passwords of his current level and of the next lower level(s). Example: A user with “Admin”...
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Selection of the authorization level Enter desired password. If desired, press the Change (example: view with “Admin” authorization) keyboard icon to access other entry windows. In the “Keyboard switch” window you can select different keyboards to enter uppercase and lowercase letters, digits, and special characters.
13.5.2 Deleting the password for an individual authorization level A user logged-in with “Service” or “Admin” authorization can delete the passwords of his current level and of the next lower level(s). To do this no password is entered during a password change. Path: Main menu >...
13.5.3 New password assignment for “service” or “admin” authorization level when the password function was deactivated If the password protection for an authorization level has been deactivated, i.e., no password is assigned, no login for this level is possible. Therefore access to this authorization level is available without login. If the password for the “Service”...
13.6 Activation code Certain functions of the controller can be unlocked with a previously generated activation code. The activation code enables access to functions available only in the “Service” authorization level by us- ers without a “Service” authorization. Such functions include e.g., adjustment or extended configurations. The activation code is available in authorization levels.
General controller settings Most of the general settings can be accessed in the “Settings” submenu, which is available for users with “Service” or “Admin” authorization level. It serves to enter date and time, select the language for the con- troller menus and the desired temperature unit and to configure the controller’s communication functions. 14.1 Selecting the controller’s menu language The MB2 program controller communicates by a menu guide using real words in German, English, French, Spanish, and Italian.
Change of the temperature unit between °C and °F. If the unit is changed, all values are converted accordingly C = degree Celsius 0 °C = 31°F Conversion: [value in °F] = [value in °C] ∗ 1,8 + 32 F= degree Fahrenheit 100 °C = 212°F 14.3 Setting date and time Following start-up of the chamber after language selection:...
“Date and time” submenu. “Date and time” submenu. In the field “Daylight saving time switch” select Select the desired time zone and press the the desired setting “Automatic” or “Inactive”. Confirm icon. “Date and time” submenu. “Date and time” submenu. Select the desired start of the daylight saving Select the desired end of the daylight saving time.
• Select the field “Brightness”. Move the grey slide to the left or right to define the brightness of the display • left = darker (minimum value: 0) • right = brighter (maximum value: 100) Press the Confirm icon. • Select the field “Wait time for screen saver” and enter the desired waiting time for the screen saver in seconds.
This menu allows to configure the communication parameters of the RS485 interface. The device address is required to recognize chambers with this interface type in a network, e.g. when connecting it to the optional communication software BINDER APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (chap. 19.1). In this case do not change the other parameters.
14.5.2 Ethernet 14.5.2.1 Configuration Path: Main menu > Settings > Ethernet “Ethernet” submenu. • In the field “IP address assignment” select the desired setting “Automatic (DHCP)“ or “Manual“. With selection “Manual” you can enter the IP- address, the subnet mask and the standard gateway manually.
Internet. The IP address is available via Chamber information > Ethernet. The BINDER web server opens. Enter the user name and password which have been assigned for the web server in the controller menu. This enables online access to the controller display, to see e.g., the event list or error messages.
14.5.4 E-Mail As soon as an alarm was triggered, an e-mail is sent to the configured e-mail address. Path: Main menu > Settings > Email E-mail address entry: “Email” submenu. Select the desired e-mail address field and enter the e-mail address. You can use the Keybord change icon for entry.
14.6 USB menu When you insert a USB-stick, the “USB” menu opens. Depending on the user’s authorization level, different functions (highlighted in black) are available for the logged-in user. Available functions with “User” authorization level Available functions with “Admin” authorization level Available functions with “Service”...
General information 15.1 Service contact page Path: Main menu > Contact 15.2 Current operating parameters Press the Information icon to access the “Info” menu from Normal display. “Info” menu. Select the desired information. • Select “Program operation” to see infor- mation on a currently running program.
• Select “Setpoints“ to see information on the entered setpoints and operation lines. • Select “Actual values” to see information on the current actual values. • Select “Safety controller” to see information on the safety controller status. 15.3 Event list The “Event list”...
15.4 Technical chamber information Path: Main menu > Device info Chamber name and setup Versions of CPU, I/O module and safety con- for BINDER troller Service Information on digital and analog inputs and for BINDER outputs and phase angle outputs...
Chart recorder display This view offers graphic representation of the measurement course. Data representation imitates a chart recorder and allows recalling any set of measured data at any point of time taken from the recorded period. 16.1 Views Press the Change view icon to access the pen recorder display. 16.1.1 Show and hide legend Show legend Hide legend...
16.1.3 Show and hide specific indications Show indications Hide indications Press the Show indications icon to display the indication “Door open” (B2). Indication “Door open” displayed. 16.1.4 History display History display Press the History display icon to change to the history display. History display.
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History display: Curve selection Curve selection Press the Curve selection icon to access the “Curve selection” submenu. “Curve selection” submenu. Select the curves to be displayed by checking the checkbox of the corresponding parameter. Press the Confirm icon History display: Search the required instant Search Press the Search icon to access the “Search”...
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History display: Zoom function Zoom Press the Zoom icon to access the “Zoom” submenu. “Zoom” submenu. Select the zoom factor and press the Confirm icon History display: Show and hide scroll buttons to scroll to an instant Show scroll buttons Hide scroll buttons Press the Show scroll buttons icon to access the “Page selection”...
16.2 Setting the parameters This menu allows setting the storage interval, the type of values to be shown and the scaling of the tem- perature and humidity charts. Path: Main menu > Settings > Measurement chart “Measurement chart” submenu. • Select the field “Storage interval” and enter the desired storage interval. Confirm entry with Confirm icon.
Humidification / dehumidification system The chamber is equipped with a capacitive humidity sensor. This results in a control accuracy of up to +/- 3 % r.H. of the set point. The temperature-humidity diagrams (Figure 19) show the possible working ranges for humidity. •...
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Heat emission of electrical devices connected inside the chamber may modify the temperature and humidity range. The chambers are equipped with a door heating system to prevent condensation in the door area. If the set points for temperature or humidity are outside the optimum range, condensation can arise in the door area.
• Water intake temperature NOT below +5 °C / 41 °F and not exceeding 40 °C / 104 °F. BINDER GmbH is NOT responsible for the water quality provided by the customer. Any problems and malfunctions that might arise following use of water of deviating quality is excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH.
Defrosting at refrigerating operation BINDER constant climate chambers are very diffusion-proof. To ensure high temperature precision there is no automatic cyclic defrosting device. The DCT™ refrigerating system largely avoids icing of the evap- oration plates. However, at very low temperatures the moisture in the air can condense on the evaporator plates leading to icing.
BINDER Data Loggers are equipped with a keyboard and a large LCD display, alarm functions and a real-time function. Measurement data are recorded in the Data Logger and can be read out after the measurement via the RS232 interface of the Data Logger.
19.4 Analog outputs for temperature and humidity (option) With this option the chamber is equipped with analog outputs 4-20 mA for temperature and humidity. These outputs allow transmitting data to external data registration systems or devices. The connection is realized as a DIN socket (3) in the right lateral control panel as follows: ANALOG OUTPUT 4-20 mA DC PIN 1: Temperature –...
In case of power failure, transmission of the alarm via zero-voltage relay outputs remains active for the duration of the power failure. Afterwards, both contacts will close automatically. When using the communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option, chap. 19.1) via the Ethernet interface of the constant climate chamber for data acquisition, the alarm is not automatically transmitted to the APT-COM™...
(sample values) The object temperature data are put out together with the data of the temperature controller and can be documented by the communication software APT-COM™ (option, chap. 19.1) developed by BINDER. Technical data of the Pt100 sensor: • Three-wire technique •...
19.9 External freshwater and wastewater cans (option) If no suitable in-house water connection is available, you can manually supply water by filling the optional external freshwater can. There is an additional external water can for the waste water. Volume: 20 liters / 0.71 cu.ft. The cans are placed in holding devices.
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Cable connections Connect the plug of the cable to the socket (10) at the rear of the chamber. The socket (10) is marked with a sticker: Socket (10) (14) (13) Figure 25: Connections at the chamber rear Hose connections Plug the freshwater hose into the hose connection (16) above the freshwater can and secure it with a hose clamp.
19.9.2 Mounting the wastewater can Fixing (if required) Hang the can with its holding device on its 4 carriers at the free space next to the freshwater can. Hose connections Plug the wastewater hose to the hose connection (17) of the wastewater can and secure it with a hose clamp.
19.9.3 Mounting with wastewater recycling When the chamber interior is clean, you can reuse the wastewater from the chamber. Connect the wastewater connection “OUT” (14) of the chamber with the freshwater hose connection (18) of the fresh- water can. The wastewater can is not used in this case. CAUTION Soiling of the vapor humidification system.
19.10 BINDER Pure Aqua Service (option) The optional BINDER water treatment system (disposable unit) is available to treat tap water. The lifetime of the unit depends on water quality and the amount of treated water used. The measuring equipment to assess the water quality is reusable.
We recommend taking out a maintenance agreement. Please consult BINDER Service: BINDER telephone hotline: +49 (0) 7462 2005 555 BINDER fax hotline: +49 (0) 7462 2005 93555 BINDER e-mail hotline: service@binder-world.com BINDER service hotline USA: +1 866 885 9794 or +1 631 224 4340 x3 (toll-free in the USA)
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We recommend using the neutral cleaning agent Art. No. 1002-0016 for a thorough cleaning. Any corrosive damage that may arise following use of other cleaning agents is excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH. Any corrosive damage caused by a lack of cleaning, is excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH. CAUTION Danger of corrosion.
For chemical disinfection, we recommend using the disinfectant spray Art. No. 1002-0022. Any corrosive damage that may arise following use of other disinfectants is excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH. With every decontamination method, always use adequate personal safety controls.
20.3 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH If you return a BINDER product to us for repair or any other reason, we will only accept the product upon presentation of an authorization number (RMA number) that has previously been issued to you. An authorization number will be issued after receiving your complaint either in writing or by telephone prior to your sending the BINDER product back to us.
(Elektro- und Elektronikgerätegesetz, ElektroG from 20 Octo- ber 2015, BGBl. I p. 1739) or contact BINDER service who will organize taking back and disposal of the chamber according to the German national law for electrical and electronic equipment (Elektro- und El- ektronikgerätegesetz, ElektroG from 20 October 2015, BGBl.
According to Annex I of Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), BINDER devices are classified as “monitoring and control instruments” (category 9) only intended for professional use“. They must not be disposed of at public collecting points.
Alteration of the environment. For final decommissioning and disposal of the constant climate chamber, please con- tact BINDER service. Follow the statutory regulations for appropriate, environmentally friendly disposal. The main board of the constant climate chamber includes a lithium cell. Please dispose of it according to national regulations.
(chap. 4.4). Check chamber fuse and replace Chamber fuse has responded. it if appropriate. If it responds Chamber without function. again, contact BINDER service. Controller defective. Nominal temperature exceeded Contact BINDER service. by 10° due to chamber failure. Over temperature protective de- vice (class 1) responds.
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Humidity fluctuation, together with temperature fluctuation > Select cooler place of installation Place of installation too hot. 1 °C with a set-point ca. 3 °C or contact BINDER service. above ambient temperature. Capillary tube blocked Contact BINDER service. Not enough refrigerant.
(certified since December 1996 by TÜV CERT). All test equipment used is subject to the administration of measurement and test equipment that is also a constituent part of the BINDER QM DIN EN ISO 9001 systems. They are controlled and calibrated to a DKD-Standard at regular intervals.
23.3 Definition of usable volume The usable volume illustrated below is calculated as follows: A, B, C = internal dimensions (W, H, D) a, b, c = distance to wall a = 0.1*A b = 0.1*B c = 0.1*C = (A - 2 * a) * (B - 2 * b) * (C - 2 * c) Figure 28: Determination of the useable volume The technical data refers to the defined usable volume.
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Chamber size 1020 Racks Quantity of racks (regular) Quantity of racks (max.) Maximum load per rack kg / lbs. 30 / 66 30 / 66 45 / 99 45 / 99 Maximum permitted total load kg / lbs. 100 / 220 100 / 220 150 / 331 150 / 331...
+22 °C +/- 3°C / 71.6 °F +/- 5.4 °F and a power supply voltage fluctuation of +/-10%. Technical data is determined in accordance to BINDER factory standard Part 2:2015 and DIN 12880:2007. All indications are average values, typical for chambers produced in series. We reserve the right to change technical specifications at any time.
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+22 °C +/- 3°C / 71.6 °F +/- 5.4 °F and a power supply voltage fluctuation of +/-10%. Technical data is determined in accordance to BINDER factory standard Part 2:2015 and DIN 12880:2007. All indications are average values, typical for chambers produced in series. We reserve the right to change technical specifications at any time.
Object temperature display with flexible Pt 100 temperature sensor Communication interface RS485 BINDER Data Logger kit for temperature / humidity: TH 70 for KBF / TH 100 for KMF (chamber values) or TH 70/70 for KBF / TH 100/70 for KMF (chamber and ambient values) External freshwater and wastewater cans (20 liters / 0.71 cu.ft.
23.7 Spare parts and accessories (extract) BINDER GmbH is responsible for the safety features of the chamber only, provided skilled electricians or qualified personnel authorized by BINDER perform all maintenance and repair, and if components relating to chamber safety are replaced in the event of failure with original spare parts.
24.3 Certificate for the GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung e.V.“ (German Social Accident Insurance) DGUV KBF + KMF (E6) 07/2017 page 147/155...
Contamination clearance certificate 26.1 For chambers located outside USA and Canada Declaration regarding safety and health Erklärung zur Sicherheit und gesundheitlichen Unbedenklichkeit The German Ordinance on Hazardous Substances (GefStofV), and the regulations regarding safety at the workplace, require that this form be filled out for all products that are returned to us, so that the safety and the health of our employees can be guaranteed Die Sicherheit und Gesundheit unserer Mitarbeiter, die Gefahrstoffverordnung GefStofV und die Vorschriften zur Sicherheit am Arbeitsplatz machen es erforderlich, dass dieses Formblatt für alle Produkte, die an uns zurückge-...
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Kind of transport / transporter / Transportweg/Spediteur: Transport by (means and name of transport company, etc.) Versendung durch (Name Spediteur o.ä.) ___________________________________________________________________________________ Date of dispatch to BINDER GmbH / Tag der Absendung an BINDER GmbH ___________________________________________________________________________________ KBF + KMF (E6) 07/2017 page 151/155...
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We are aware that, in accordance with Article 823 of the German Civil Code (BGB), we are directly liable with regard to third parties, in this instance especially the employees of BINDER GmbH, who have been entrusted with the handling / repair of the unit / component. / Es ist uns bekannt, dass wir gegenüber Dritten –...
Please complete this form and the Customer Decontamination Declaration (next 2 pages) and attach the required pictures. E-mail to: IDL_SalesOrderProcessing_USA@binder-world.com After we have received and reviewed the complete information we will decide on the issue of a RMA number. Please be aware that size specifications, voltage specifications as well as performance specifi- cations are available on the internet at www.binder-world.us...
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Customer (End User) Decontamination Declaration Health and Hazard Safety declaration To protect the health of our employees and the safety at the workplace, we require that this form is com- pleted by the user for all products and parts that are returned to us. (Distributors or Service Organizations cannot sign this form) NO RMA number will be issued without a completed form.
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4.5 Shipping laws and regulations have not been violated. I hereby commit and guarantee that we will indemnify BINDER Inc. for all damages that are a consequence of incomplete or incorrect information provided by us, and that we will indemnify and hold harmless BINDER Inc.
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