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Binder MKF 115 Operating Manual

Mkf (e3.2) alternating climate chambers with program control. model version:mkf115-400v;mkf115-400v-c;mkf240-400v;mkf240-400v-c;mkf720-400v;mkf720-400v-c
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Operating Manual
Translation of the original operating manual
MKF (E3.2)
Alternating climate chambers with program control
Model
Model version
MKF 115
MKF115-400V
MKF115-400V-C
MKF 240
MKF240-400V
MKF240-400V-C
MKF 720
MKF720-400V
MKF720-400V-C
MKFT (E3.2)
Alternating climate chambers with deep temperature
with program control
Model
Model version
MKFT 115
MKFT115-400V
MKFT115-400V-C
MKFT 240
MKFT240-400V
MKFT240-400V-C
MKFT 720
MKFT720-400V
MKFT720-400V-C
BINDER GmbH
 Address: Post office box 102, 78502 Tuttlingen, Germany  Phone: +49 7462 2005 0
 Fax: +49 7462 2005 100  Internet: http://www.binder-world.com
 E-mail: info@binder-world.com  Service Hotline: +49 7462 2005 555
 Service Fax: +49 7462 2005 93 555  Service E-Mail: service@binder-world.com
 Service Hotline USA: +1 866 885 9794 or +1 631 224 4340 x3
 Service Hotline Asia Pacific: +852 390 705 04 or +852 390 705 03
 Service Hotline Russia and CIS: +7 495 988 15 16
Issue 07/2017
Art. No.
9020-0283, 9120-0283
9020-0291 (with voltage and frequency changer)
9020-0285, 9120-0285
9020-0295 (with voltage and frequency changer)
9020-0287, 9120-0287
9020-0299 (with voltage and frequency changer)
Art. No.
9020-0284, 9120-0284
9020-0293 (with voltage and frequency changer)
9020-0286, 9120-0286
9020-0297 (with voltage and frequency changer)
9020-0288, 9120-0288
9020-0301 (with voltage and frequency changer)
Art. No. 7001-0287

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  • Page 1  Fax: +49 7462 2005 100  Internet: http://www.binder-world.com  E-mail: info@binder-world.com  Service Hotline: +49 7462 2005 555  Service Fax: +49 7462 2005 93 555  Service E-Mail: service@binder-world.com  Service Hotline USA: +1 866 885 9794 or +1 631 224 4340 x3 ...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Connection kit for connecting the chamber’s freshwater connection to a water pipe ....... 28 Safety kit: Hose burst protection device with reflux protection device for the chamber’s freshwater connection (available via BINDER INDIVIDUAL customized solutions) ........... 29 Installation of the voltage and frequency changer (chambers with voltage and frequency changer)30 Electrical connection .........................
  • Page 3 16.2 Interface RS 422 (option) ........................72 16.3 Analog outputs for temperature and humidity (option) ..............72 16.4 Data logger kits ..........................73 16.5 Keyboard locking (option) ......................... 73 16.6 BINDER Pure Aqua Service (option) ....................73 MKF+ MKFT (E3.2) 07/2017 page 3/115...
  • Page 4 17.2.1 Cleaning ..........................77 17.2.2 Decontamination ........................78 17.3 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH ................. 79 18. DISPOSAL......................80 18.1 Disposal of the transport packing ...................... 80 18.2 Decommissioning ..........................80 18.3 Disposal of the chamber in the Federal Republic of Germany ............80 18.4 Disposal of the chamber in the member states of the EU except for the Federal Republic of...

  • Page 5: Safety

    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.

  • Page 6: Safety Alert Symbol

    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 (reversible) 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.

  • Page 7: Word Message Panel Structure

    Prohibition signs Do NOT spray with Do NOT touch 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 ...
  • Page 8 Figure 1: Position of labels on the chamber Keep safety labels complete and legible. Replace safety labels that are no longer legible. Contact BINDER service for these replacements. MKF+ MKFT (E3.2) 07/2017 page 8/115...

  • Page 9: Type Plate

    E3.2 78532 Tuttlingen / Germany www.binder-world.com Figure 2: Type plate (example of MKFT 240 regular unit) Indications of the type plate (example) Information BINDER Manufacturer: BINDER GmbH MKFT 240 Model designation Alternating climate chamber Device name Serial No. 000000000000 Serial no. of the chamber...

  • Page 10: General Safety Instructions On Installing And Operating The Chamber

    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.
  • Page 11 Familiarize yourself with any potential health risks caused by the charging material, a possibly contained moisture constituent or by reaction products that may arise during the conditioning process. Take ade- quate measures to exclude such risks prior to putting the chamber into operation. DANGER Electrical hazard.

  • Page 12: Intended Use

    Such ingredients include in particular acids and halides. Any corrosive damage caused by such ingredients is excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH. In case of foreseeable use of the chamber there is no risk for the user through the integration of the chamber into systems or by special environmental or operating conditions in the sense of EN 61010- 1:2010.

  • Page 13: Measures To Prevent Accidents

    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: •...

  • Page 14: Resistance Of The Humidity Sensor Against Harmful Substances

    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.

  • Page 15: Chamber Description

    A resistance humidifying system humidifies the air. For this purpose, use deionized (demineralized) wa- ter. The option BINDER Pure Aqua Service permits using the chamber with any degree of water hard- ness.

  • Page 16: Chamber Overview

    Chamber overview Figure 3: Alternating climate chamber MKF / MKFT Instrument panel Door handle Window Door Refrigeration machine Access to fill the water can and to the humidity generation module MKF+ MKFT (E3.2) 07/2017 page 16/115...

  • Page 17: Lateral Control Panel

    Lateral control panel (9a) (9b) (10a) (10b) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) Figure 4: Lateral control panel MKF / MKFT at the right side of the humidity module with options Main power switch ON/OFF Humidity switch ON/OFF Reset switch for over and under temperature safety device class 2 (option) Key switch for keyboard locking (option) Switch for water cooling (only with MKF / MKFT 115 and 240) (option) Switch for compressed air dryer (option)

  • Page 18: Instrument Panel

    2.3 Instrument panel Figure 5: Triangle instrument panel Microprocessor program controller MB1 with 2-channel technology for temperature and humidity Switch for interior chamber light Rear power switch (20) Figure 6: Rear view of the chamber Main power switch (20) Rear power switch MKF+ MKFT (E3.2) 07/2017 page 18/115...

  • Page 19: Completeness Of Delivery, Transportation, Storage, And Installation

    Note on second-hand units (Ex-Demo-Units) Second-hand units are chambers that have been 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 units are marked with a sticker on the chamber door. Please remove the sticker before commissioning the chamber.

  • Page 20: Guidelines For Safe Lifting And Transportation

    • 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.

  • Page 21: Location Of Installation And Ambient Conditions

    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 storage below +3 °C / 37.4 °F. • Permissible ambient humidity: max. 70 % r.H., non-condensing CAUTION Condensation by excess humidity.
  • Page 22 • Permissible ambient temperature range during operation: +18 °C / 64.4 °F to +32 °C / 89.6 °F. At elevated ambient temperature values, fluctuations in temperature can occur. The ambient temperature should not be substantially higher than the indicated ambient tem- perature of +25 °C / 77°F to which the specified technical data relate.

  • Page 23: Installation And Connections

    Installation and connections (18) (21) (17) (22) (20) (16) Figure 8: Rear view of the chamber with water connections and optional water cooling (16) Power cable (17) Wastewater connection “OUT” with hose olive for hose ½“ (18) Freshwater connection “IN” with screw thread ¾’’ for hose ½“, with union nut (20) Rear power switch (21)

  • Page 24: Wastewater Connection For Humidifying System

    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. 16.6).

  • Page 25: Automatic Fresh Water Supply For Humidifying System Via Water Pipe

    4.2.1 Automatic fresh water supply for humidifying system via water pipe An enclosure inside the chamber contains the connection kit for water supply and wastewater. Install the water supply connection using either the enclosed water hose or another pressure-resistant one. To ac- complish this, remove the cover of the freshwater connection “IN”...

  • Page 26: Water Circle: Lever For Condensate Recycling (Option)

    4.2.3 Water circle: lever for condensate recycling (option) (19) Figure 9: Lever for condensate recycling (open position) next to the freshwater can behind the maintenance access door The lever (19) for condensate recycling is located behind the maintenance access door next to the fresh- water can.

  • Page 27: Connection Of Cooling Water Outlet For Water Cooling (Option)

    • pH value 4-7 • connection pressure: 4 to 10 bar BINDER GmbH is NOT responsible for the water quality at the user’s site. Any problems and malfunctions that might arise following use of water of deviating quality is excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH.

  • Page 28: Connection Kit For Connecting The Chamber's Freshwater Connection To A Water Pipe

    Connection kit for connecting the chamber’s freshwater connection to a water pipe A safety kit against flooding caused by burst water hoses is enclosed with the chamber. It consists of the following: • Hose burst protection device • Hose nozzle with screwing •...

  • Page 29: Safety Kit: Hose Burst Protection Device With Reflux Protection Device For The Chamber's Freshwater Connection (Available Via Binder Individual Customized Solutions)

    Safety kit: Hose burst protection device with reflux protection device for the chamber’s freshwater connection (available via BINDER INDIVIDUAL customized solutions) A safety kit with a reflux protection device is available for protection of the drinking water system against flooding caused by burst water hoses.

  • Page 30: Installation Of The Voltage And Frequency Changer (Chambers With Voltage And Frequency Changer)30

    Check: Quickly open the water tap while there is no chamber connected – the valve should cut off the water flux without any delay. Installation of the voltage and frequency changer (chambers with voltage and frequency changer) The voltage and frequency changer is supplied packed separately together with the chamber. CAUTION Sliding or tilting of the voltage and frequency changer.

  • Page 31: Electrical Connection

    Nominal voltage ± 10% at the Current Chamber Model Power plug type fuse indicated power frequency MKF 115 16 Amp MKFT 115 CEE plug 5-poles, 16 Amp 400 V at 50 Hz 3 N~ 3 x internal MKF 240 16 Amp...

  • Page 32: Connecting The Voltage And Frequency Changer (For Chambers Equipped With A Voltage And Frequency Changer)

    4.8.2 Connecting the voltage and frequency changer (for chambers equipped with a voltage and frequency changer) The voltage and frequency changer is supplied with a fixed power connection cable without a plug. It is protected against excess-current with 3 internal overload releases. The connection is made by the cus- tomer.

  • Page 33: Start Up

    Figure 14: Power switch (H) of the voltage and frequency chang- er in position “ON” In position “OFF” the switch can be locked, e.g. with a padlock. Start up After connecting the supply lines (chap. 4), you can start up the chamber. •...

  • Page 34: Operating Modes

    500. Programming can be done directly through the keypad of the controller or graphically through the soft- ware APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option, chap. 16.1) specially developed by BINDER. Behavior after power failure After power returns, the chamber continues to function in the original operating mode it was in previously before an actual power failure had occurred.

  • Page 35: Turning On The Chamber

    Turning on the chamber Turn on the rear power switch (20) at least one hour before operating the chamber. Set the main power switch (3) in position I. The pilot lamp shows the chamber is ready for operation. Observe a delay time of approx. 30s between turning Off and again On the main power switch (3).

  • Page 36: Controller Mb1 Settings

    Controller MB1 settings Selection of the menu language The display program controller MB1 controls the temperature and humidity inside the chamber. The con- troller communicates by a menu guide using real words in German, English and French. The selection of the desired menu language is located in the sub-menu “User-Level” of the “User- Settings”...

  • Page 37: Function Overview Program Controller Mb1

    VIEW -> www.binder-world.com CONFIG VIEW-> VIEW-> The NORMAL DISPLAY enables comparison of the current temperature and humidity (W) to the set- BINDER Service contact display. point values (X). NORMAL DISPLAY Idle Mode 08:43:55 15.12.13 08:43:55 15.12.13 26.8 26.8 °C...

  • Page 38: Menu Settings In The "User-Settings" Menu

    Menu settings in the “User-settings” menu User-settings Instrument data Contrast Displ. Power down Contin. operation User Level Safety control. Set. + 110.0 °C Safety control. Act + 100.8 °C Instrument data • Instrument Name Enter an individual name of the chamber. •...

  • Page 39: Menu Settings In The "User Level" Menu

    Menu settings in the “User Level” menu User Level Date and time Summer time English Language Temperature unit °C Active Buzzer Safety controller User-code No. Date and time Enter the actual date and time to provide the proper measurement records. Data is displayed in the chart recorder function (chap.

  • Page 40: Graphic Representation Of The Historical Measurement (Chart Recorder Function)

    Graphic representation of the historical measurement (chart recorder function) The representation of data imitates a chart recorder and allows recalling any set of measured data of any point of time taken from the recorded period. Normal display of the chart recorder function: Top left: The actual date and time are displayed.
  • Page 41 You can also directly enter any cursor position as a numerical input. History representation: Toggling to any defined moment: 11:34:27 15.12.13 Press button . The window “Cursor position” opens to enter date and time. Cursor Select date or time with the arrow buttons and confirm with Date 15.12.13 position...

  • Page 42: Setting The Storage Rate

    Setting the storage rate 11:44:17 20.12.13 User-Settings Configuration 2 Configuration 1 CONFIG Parameters Choose variation 11:44:17 20.12.13 User-Settings Configuration 2 Configuration 1 Parameters Choose variation User-Code ? Grenzwert +00001 Offset Configuration 1 Diagram view Feed view Time/div Event tracks Datalogging Interface Analog view Datalogging...

  • Page 43: Manual Mode

    Manual Mode In Manual Mode (HAND) you can enter a temperature set-point, a humidity set-point, and the switching- state of up to 8 operation lines. Operation line 1 can be used to control the bedew protection (chap. 10). Operation lines 2 to 5 serve to switch any device connected to the zero-voltage relay outputs (DIN sock- ets (11) and (12), chap.
  • Page 44 Ranges: Temperature Setting range (range -50 °C up to -40 °C -50 °C / -58°F up to 180 °C / 356°F not provided for operation) Control range without humidity - 40ºC / -40°F to + 180ºC / 356°F Control range in climatic operation + 10 °C / 50°F up to +95 °C / 203°F Control range in climatic operation, with 0 °C / 32 °F up to +95 °C / 203°F...

  • Page 45: Performance After Power Failure In Manual Mode

    Programming is possible directly by the keypad of the controller or graphically by the software APT- COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option, chap. 16.1) specially developed by BINDER. Menu-based program entry Display showing the initial normal display in Idle Mode 08:43:55 15.12.13...

  • Page 46: Entering The Temperature Values And The Switching States Of The Operation Lines

    Entering the temperature values and the switching states of the operation lines 08:43:57 15.12.13 Prog. Select. Prog 1 PROG 01 Prog 1 PROG 01 Prog 2 PROG 02 TP- Program 1 Prog 3 PROG 03 TP- Program 2 Prog 4 PROG 04 TP- Program 3 Prog 5...
  • Page 47 Enter the individual values of the selected program section. Program editor Abs.Nr. 6 Setpoint 1 +100.0 **** . * Operating contacts Time 00:45:00 Repeat Section Repeat Number Tol.-band min. -1999.0 Tol.-band max. +9999.0 Parameter set Setpoint 1 Temperature at the start of the program section Fan speed in % (no function) Operating contacts Operation lines ON/OFF (chap.

  • Page 48: Entering The Humidity Values

    Entering the humidity values 08:43:59 15.12.13 Prog. Select. Prog 1 PROG 01 Prog 1 PROG 01 Prog 2 PROG 02 TP- Program 1 Prog 3 PROG 03 TP- Program 2 Prog 4 PROG 04 TP- Program 3 Prog 5 PROG 05 Prog 6 PROG 06 Prog 7...

  • Page 49: Selecting Between Set-Point Ramp And Set-Point Step

    Selecting between set-point ramp and set-point step Set-points always refer to the start of a program section, i.e., at the beginning of each program section the entered set-point is targeted. During program section operation, the temperature or humidity gradually passes to the set-point entered for the next program section. By appropriate planning of the program section timing, you can enter all kinds of temperature and humidi- ty transitions.
  • Page 50 Program entry as set-point ramp (example of a temperature program) W/°C Maximum tolerance Minimum tolerance t/min. Operation line 1 = bedew protection t/min. Operation line 2 t/min. Operation line 3 t/min. Operation line 4 t/min. Operation line 5 t/min. Operation line 8 t/min.
  • Page 51 Program table corresponding to the diagram above: Tem- Operation lines Section Target No. of Minimum Maximum Section perature time section cycles tolerance tolerance set-point Time Tmin Tmax ****. 00:30:00 0 -1999 +9999 ****. 01:30:00 0 ****. 01:00:00 0 ****. 03:20:00 0 -1999 +9999 ****.
  • Page 52 Program entry as set-point step (example of a temperature program) W/°C Maximum tolerance Minimum tolerance t/min. Operation line 1 = bedew protection t/min. Operation line 2 t/min. Operation line 3 t/min. Operation line 4 t/min. Operation line 5 t/min. Operation line 8 t/min.
  • Page 53 Program table corresponding to the diagram above: Tem- Operation lines Section Target No. of Minimum Maximum Section perature time section cycles tolerance tolerance set-point Time Tmin Tmax ****. 00:30:00 0 -1999 +9999 ****. 00:00:01 0 -1999 +9999 ****. 01:30:00 0 ****.

  • Page 54: Information On Programming Different Temperature Or Humidity Transitions

    The controller MB1 displays more menu entries than those described in this manual. These are password protected because they are relevant for service purposes only and the user must not modify them. Only service authorized by BINDER can access these entries. MKF+ MKFT (E3.2) 07/2017...

  • Page 55: Repetition Of A Section Or Several Sections Within A Program

    Repetition of a section or several sections within a program Here we use the example of a set-point ramp temperature program of chap. 9.5. The shaded sections 02 and 03 shall be repeated e.g. 30 times. Temperature Operation Target No. of Minimum Maximum Section...

  • Page 56: Starting A Previously Entered Program

    Starting a previously entered program The program has to be previously entered via a programming table (chap. 9.5, 9.7). 09:11:55 15.12.13 Idle mode 36.8 No heating or refrigerating function, °C TEMP no humidification. 58.6 HUMID The fan is off. CONFIG HAND VIEW->...

  • Page 57: Temperature Profile And Operation Lines Template

    9.11 Temperature profile and operation lines template Program author: Program No. (1 to 25): Operation line 2: Operation line 5: Program title: Date: Operation line 3: Operation line 8: Project: Operation line 1: bedew protection Operation line 4: 1 = ON = active 0 = OFF = not active °C Operation line 1 (bedew protection): time...

  • Page 58: Humidity Profile Template

    9.12 Humidity profile template Programmer : Program No. (1 to 25): Date: Program title: Operation lines are without function Project: % r.H. Time MKF+ MKFT (E3.2) 07/2017 page 58/115...

  • Page 59: Program Table Template For Temperature And Operation Lines

    9.13 Program table template for temperature and operation lines Program author: Program No. (1 to 25): Operation line 2: Operation line 5: Program title: Date: Operation line 3: Operation line 8: Project: Operation line 1: bedew protection Operation line 4: 1 = ON = active 0 = OFF = not active Section...

  • Page 60: Program Table Template For Humidity

    9.14 Program table template for humidity Programmer :: Program No. (1 to 25): Date: Program title: Operation lines are without function Project: Section Set-point Fan speed Section time Operation lines Start section for Number of re- Tol. minimum Tol. maximum Parameter (no function) repeat cycles...

  • Page 61: Bedew Protection Facility (Operation Line 1)

    Bedew protection facility (Operation line 1) When operating the chamber without humidification, the bedew protection condensates the chamber hu- midity at the coldest point in order to avoid the samples becoming wet by condensation. Bedew protection is performed by the evaporator and can be programmed On/Off via operation line 1 in Manual Mode (HAND) and in Program Mode (AUTO).

  • Page 62: Zero-Voltage Relay Outputs Via Operation Lines 2 To 5

    Depending on size, material, and shape of the charging material and on the heating-up rate, condensa- tion may form despite the activated bedew protection. This condensation is, however, reduced compared to the state without bedew protection. Zero-voltage relay outputs via operation lines 2 to 5 Operation lines 2 to 5 serve to switch any device connected to the zero-voltage relay output (DIN sockets (11) and (12) located in the lateral control panel).

  • Page 63: Temperature Safety Devices

    The user cannot restart the device again. The protec- tive cut-off device is located internally. Only a service specialist can replace it. Therefore, please contact an authorized service provider or BINDER service. 12.2 Safety controller (over-temperature safety device class 2) The chamber is equipped with an over temperature safety device class 2 acc.
  • Page 64 Checking and setting safety controller set-point type and safety controller set-point: Unlock the keyboard locking (option, chap. 16.5). User-settings Instrument data Contrast Displ. Power down Contin. operation User Level Safety control. Set. + 105.0 °C Grundeinstellung Safety control. Act + 100,8 °C User level code no.

  • Page 65: Over/Under Temperature Safety Device Class 2 (Option)

    12.3 Over/under temperature safety device class 2 (option) The over-/under temperature safety device consists of two entry mod- ules (9a) and (9b) located in the lateral control panel. Both modules can be set from -50 °C / -58 °F (MKF) or -80 °C / -112 °F (MKFT) up to 200 °C / 392 °F and serve to define the maximum high and low temperature limits.

  • Page 66: Notification And Alarm Functions

    Suck off the water (chap. 4.2.2). HIGH The chamber functions as usual. after 60 sec. If the message persists, contact BINDER ser- vice. Humidity switch OFF or humidity outside con- HUMID OFF trol range. No active humidification of the inte- rior.

  • Page 67: Resetting The Notification Or Alarm Messages

    Turning off and on again the humidity switch (4) or turning off and on again the chamber with the main power switch (3) will reset the alarm message “FAULTHUMID SYSTEM”. In case of a fault, the message will appear again. In this case contact BINDER service. 13.2 Resetting the notification or alarm messages The “RESET”...

  • Page 68: Humidity System

    Humidity system The humidity system is turned on with the humidity switch (4) located in the lateral control panel. The chamber is equipped with a capacitive humidity sensor. This results in a regulatory accuracy of up to ± 2.5 % r.h. of the set point. The temperature-humidity diagrams (Figure 19) show the possible working range for humidity.

  • Page 69: Function Of The Humidifying And Dehumidifying System

    The chamber is equipped with a door heating system to prevent condensation in the door area. CAUTION Condensation by excess humidity. Danger of corrosion on the housing after operating at humidity values > 70 % r.h. for a long period. ...
  • Page 70 • Water intake temperature NOT below +5 °C / 41 °F and not exceeding 40 °C / 104 °F. BINDER GmbH is NOT responsible for the water 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.

  • Page 71: Defrosting At Refrigerating Operation

    Defrosting at refrigerating operation BINDER alternating climate chambers are very diffusion-proof. To ensure high temperature precision there is no automatic cyclic defrosting device. However, at very low temperatures, the moisture in the air can condense on the evaporator plates leading to icing.

  • Page 72: Options

    Options 16.1 Communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option) The chamber is regularly equipped with an Ethernet interface (10a) that can connect the BINDER com- munication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem can be connected. The MAC Address is indicated next to the Ethernet interface. The actual temperature and humidity values are given at adjustable inter- vals.

  • Page 73: Data Logger Kits

    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.

  • Page 74: Compressed Air Dryer (Option)

    We recommend an annual maintenance interval The status display on the rear panel should be checked about once per month Normal operating state Maintenance due Contact BINDER Service Status display Figure 22: Rear view MKF 720 with optional compressed air dryer MKF+ MKFT (E3.2) 07/2017...

  • Page 75: Water Cooling (Option)

    MKF / MKFT 720: The optional water cooling serves to cooling the chamber instead of the air cooling and reduces the heat, which is emitted to the ambient air during cooling operation. Retrofitting by the manufacturer is possible: The chamber must be returned to the BINDER factory for installation.

  • Page 76: Maintenance, Cleaning, And Service

    (behind the left maintenance access flap) every week. In case of visible dirt accumulation, disconnect the chamber and clean the fan grid by suction. We recommend taking out a maintenance agreement. Please consult BINDER Service. BINDER telephone hotline:...

  • Page 77: Cleaning And Decontamination

    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.

  • Page 78: Decontamination

    For chemical disinfection, we recommend 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. MKF+ MKFT (E3.2) 07/2017...

  • Page 79: Sending The Chamber Back To Binder Gmbh

    17.3 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 that has previously been issued to you. An authorization num- ber (RMA number) will be issued after receiving your complaint either in writing or by telephone prior to your sending the BINDER product back to us.

  • Page 80: Disposal

    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 col- lecting points.
  • Page 81 (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.

  • Page 82: Disposal Of The Chamber In The Member States Of The Eu Except For The Federal Republic Of Germany

    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 col- lecting points.

  • Page 83: Disposal Of The Chamber In Non-Member States Of The Eu

    18.5 Disposal of the chamber in non-member states of the EU CAUTION Alteration of the environment.  For final decommissioning and disposal of the chamber, please contact BINDER ser- vice.  Follow the statutory regulations for appropriate, environmentally friendly disposal.

  • Page 84: Troubleshooting

    Rear power switch (20) not turned on. switch (3) has no effect operating the chamber. Semiconductor relay defective. Pt 100 sensor defective Contact BINDER service. Chamber heating permanently, set-point not maintained. Controller defective. Controller not adjusted. Calibrate and adjust controller.
  • Page 85 > 1 Select cooler place of installa- Place of installation too hot. °C with a set-point approx. 3 tion or contact BINDER service. °C above ambient temperature. Capillary tube blocked. No or low dehumidification. Contact BINDER service.
  • Page 86 30s between turning the cham- on the chamber too early. ber Off and On again the chamber. Only qualified service personnel authorized by BINDER must perform repair. Repaired chambers must comply with the BINDER quality standards. MKF+ MKFT (E3.2) 07/2017 page 86/115...

  • Page 87: Technical Description

    The chambers were calibrated and adjusted in the factory. Calibration and adjustment were performed using standardized test instructions, according to the QM DIN EN ISO 9001 system applied by BINDER (certified since December 1996 by TÜV CERT). All test equipment used is subject to the administration of measurement and test equipment that is also constituent part of the BINDER QM DIN EN ISO 9001systems.

  • Page 88: Mkf (E3.2) Technical Data

    Exterior dimensions Width, gross (including 18 mm / 0.7 in for 1 access port (MKF 115, 240), 36 mm / 1.4 in for 2 access mm / inch 1000 / 39.37 1135/ 44.69 1615 / 63.58 ports (MKF 720), with plug) mm / inch 1725 / 67.91 1715 / 67.52 2005 / 78.94...
  • Page 89 +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 1:2015 following 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.

  • Page 90: Mkft (E3.2) Technical Data

    20.5 MKFT (E3.2) technical data Chamber size Exterior dimensions Width, gross (including 18 mm / 0.7 in for 1 access port (MKFT 115, 240), 36 mm / 1.4 in for 2 access mm / inch 1000 / 39.37 1135 / 44.69 1615 / 63.58 ports (MKFT 720), with plug) Height, gross (incl.
  • Page 91 +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 1:2015 following 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.

  • Page 92: Equipment And Options (Extract)

    Pt100 temperature sensor Communication interface RS422 BINDER Data Logger kit for temperature T 220 (chamber values), for temperature / humidity TH 100 (chamber values) or TH 100/70 (chamber and ambient values) Controlled compressed air dryer particularly suitable for compliance with the common automotive standards Water cooling (MKF.

  • Page 93: Accessories And Spare Parts (Extract)

    20.7 Accessories and spare parts (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.
  • Page 94 Validation service Art. no. Qualification folder IQ-OQ for MKF 8012-0865 Qualification folder IQ-OQ for MKFT 8012-0866 Qualification folder IQ-OQ-PQ for MKF 8012-0953 Qualification folder IQ-OQ-PQ for MKFT 8012-0954 Execution of IQ-OQ DL420300 Execution of IQ-OQ-PQ DL440500 Calibration service Art. no. Calibration of temperature and humidity including certificate DL300301 (1 measuring point)

  • Page 95: Heating-Up And Cooling-Down Graphs Mkf

    20.8 Heating-up and cooling-down graphs MKF Heating-up graph MKF 115 Cooling-down graph MKF 115 Temp/°C Temp/°C t/min t / min Heating-up graph MKF 240 Cooling-down graph MKF 240 Temp. / °C Temp. / °C t / min. t / min.

  • Page 96: Heating-Up And Cooling-Down Graphs Mkft

    20.9 Heating-up and cooling-down graphs MKFT Heating-up graph MKFT 115 Cooling-down graph MKFT 115 Temp. / °C Temp./ °C t/min t/min Heating-up graph MKFT 240 Cooling-down graph MKFT 240 Temp. / °C t/min -100 t/min Heating-up graph MKFT 720 Cooling-down graph MKFT 720 t/min t/min MKF+ MKFT (E3.2) 07/2017...

  • Page 97: Dimensions Mkf 115 / Mkft 115

    20.10 Dimensions MKF 115 / MKFT 115 MKF+ MKFT (E3.2) 07/2017 page 97/115...

  • Page 98: Dimensions Mkf 240

    20.11 Dimensions MKF 240 MKF+ MKFT (E3.2) 07/2017 page 98/115...

  • Page 99: Dimensions Mkft 240

    20.12 Dimensions MKFT 240 MKF+ MKFT (E3.2) 07/2017 page 99/115...

  • Page 100: Dimensions Mkf 720 / Mkft 720

    20.13 Dimensions MKF 720 / MKFT 720 MKF+ MKFT (E3.2) 07/2017 page 100/115...

  • Page 101: Certificates And Declarations Of Conformity

    Certificates and declarations of conformity 21.1 EU Declaration of Conformity for MKF MKF+ MKFT (E3.2) 07/2017 page 101/115...
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  • Page 104: Eu Declaration Of Conformity For Mkft

    21.2 EU Declaration of Conformity for MKFT MKF+ MKFT (E3.2) 07/2017 page 104/115...
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  • Page 107: Certificate For The Gs Mark Of Conformity Of The "Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung E.v." (German Social Accident Insurance) Dguv

    21.3 Certificate for the GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Un- fallversicherung e.V.“ (German Social Accident Insurance) DGUV MKF+ MKFT (E3.2) 07/2017 page 107/115...
  • Page 108 MKF+ MKFT (E3.2) 07/2017 page 108/115...

  • Page 109: Product Registration

    Product registration MKF+ MKFT (E3.2) 07/2017 page 109/115...

  • Page 110: Contamination Clearance Certificate

    Contamination clearance certificate 23.1 For chambers located outside the 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.
  • Page 111 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 ___________________________________________________________________________________ MKF+ MKFT (E3.2) 07/2017 page 111/115...
  • Page 112 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 –...

  • Page 113: For Chambers Located In The Usa And Canada

    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- www.binder-world.us...
  • Page 114 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.
  • Page 115 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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