Contents SAFETY ........................8 Personnel Qualification ........................8 Operating manual ..........................8 Legal considerations ........................... 8 Structure of the safety instructions ...................... 9 1.4.1 Signal word panel ........................9 1.4.2 Safety alert symbol ........................9 1.4.3 Pictograms ..........................10 1.4.4 Word message panel structure ....................
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Performance during and after power failures ..................43 5.3.1 RD4 controller ......................... 43 5.3.2 MB2 controller ......................... 44 START UP ......................44 Condition after establishing the power connection ................44 Standby mode Turning on and off the vacuum drying oven ............. 45 6.2.1 RD4 controller .........................
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MB2 controller ........................... 66 9.2.1 User management, authorization levels and password protection ......... 66 9.2.2 Log in ............................69 9.2.3 Log out ............................ 70 9.2.4 User change ..........................70 9.2.5 Password assignment and password change ................ 71 9.2.5.1 Password change ......................71 9.2.5.2 Deleting the password for an individual authorization level ..........
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16.6.3 Start time ..........................121 16.6.4 Setpoint entry ........................121 16.6.5 Special controller functions ....................122 17. NETWORK AND COMMUNICATION ..............122 17.1 RD4 controller: Ethernet network settings ..................122 17.1.1 Showing the network settings ....................122 17.1.1.1 Showing the chamber‘s MAC address ................122 17.1.1.2 Showing the IP address....................
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24.4.1 RD4 controller ........................150 24.4.2 MB2 controller ........................151 24.5 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH ................151 25. DISPOSAL......................152 25.1 Disposal of the transport packing ....................152 25.2 Decommissioning ..........................152 25.3 Disposal of the chamber in the Federal Republic of Germany ............153 25.4 Disposal of the chamber in the member states of the EU except for the Federal Republic of...
All obligations on the part of BINDER derive from the respective purchase contract, which also contains the entire and exclusively valid statement of warranty administration and the general terms and conditions, as well as the legal regulations valid at the time the contract is concluded.
Keep safety labels complete and legible. Replace safety labels that are no longer Figure 1: Position of labels on the chamber (example: legible. Contact BINDER Service for these regular chamber with RD4 controller) replacements. Type plate The type plate sticks to the left side of the chamber, bottom right-hand.
213-850 on safe working in laboratories, 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 relating to chamber safety are replaced in the event of failure with original spare parts.
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The chamber does not dispose of any measures of explosion protection. DANGER Danger of explosion due to introduction of flammable or explosive substances in the chamber. Serious injury or death from burns and / or explosion pressure. ∅ Do NOT introduce any substance into the chamber which is combustible or explosive at working temperature.
Such ingredients include in particular acids and halides. Any corrosive damage caused by such ingredients is excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH. The chamber does not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.
Medical devices The chambers are not classified as medical devices as defined by the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC. Due to the special demands of the Medical Device Directive (MDD), these chambers are not qualified for sterilization of medical devices as defined by the directive 93/42/EWG. Personnel Requirements Only trained personnel with knowledge of the Operating Manual can set up and install the chamber, start it up, operate, clean, and take it out of operation.
To prevent these and other risks from incorrect operation, the operator shall issue operating instructions. Standard operating procedures (SOPs) are recommended. 1.10 Residual Risks The unavoidable design features of a chamber, as well as its proper field of application, can also pose risks, even during correct operation.
• Absence of a plausibility check to rule out erroneous inscription of electrical components • Performance of repair work by untrained/insufficiently qualified personnel • Inappropriate repairs which do not meet the quality standard specified by BINDER • Use of replacement parts other than BINDER original replacement parts •...
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• Floors See operating manual chap. 3.4 for correct installation • Cleaning See operating manual chap. 23.3. VD (E3.1) 03/2020 page 18/173...
The chamber comes equipped with an Ethernet serial interface for computer communication and with a USB interface. In addition, the BINDER APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software permits networking up to 100 chambers and connecting them to a PC for controlling and programming, as well as recording and representing temperature and pressure data.
Instrument panel with regular RD4 controller RD4 controller display USB interface Figure 5: Instrument panel with RD4 controller and USB interface Instrument panel with optional MB2 controller 5,7" controller display with touchscreen USB interface Pilot lamp Figure 6: Instrument panel with MB2 program controller and USB interface Connections on the rear of the chamber Rear control panel (1a)
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(1) (2) (3) (5) (9) (10) (11) VD 23 (1) (2) (3) (10) (11) VD 56 (10) (11) VD 115 (6) (7) Figure 8: Rear control panel VD (230 V) with options Connection for IEC connector plug 230 V AC for VD Connection for IEC connector plug 100-120 V AC for VD -UL Miniature fuses 250 V AC (T): 2x 6,3 A for VD 23, 2x 8 A for VD 56, 2x 10 A for VD 115, 1x 10 A for VD 23-UL, 2x 16 A for VD 56-UL, 2x 20 A for VD 115-UL...
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 before commissioning the chamber.
Lift chambers size 115 with the aid of 6 people. • Permissible ambient temperature range during transport: -10 °C / 14°F to +60 °C / 140°F. You can order transport packing for moving or shipping purposes from BINDER Service. Storage Intermediate storage of the chamber in a closed and dry room.
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The maximum permissible ambient temperature of the vacuum pumps supplied by BINDER is 40 °C / 104 °F.
DANGER Suffocation hazard due to high concentration of inert gas. Death by suffocation. ∅ Do NOT set up chambers in non-ventilated recesses. Make sure that technical ventilation measures are active. Respect the relevant regulations for handling inert gases. ...
Pump module (option) The mounting instructions Art. no. 7001-0137 supplied with the pump module describe how to mount the VD vacuum drying oven onto the pump module and installing the suction line into the pump module. (13) Vorderansicht Rückansicht Figure 10: VD mounted on pump module (example: size 115) (14) (14) (13)
When using a vacuum hose, we recommend using the BINDER connection kit VD Art. no. 8012-0146 (chap. 4.3.1. The pump module has an appropriate hose outlet at the back.
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The connection is established via PIN 6 and PIN 7. A 1.2 m cable with fitting plugs is enclosed. Figure 13: Pin configuration of the SUB-D socket “Pump module” (8) to switch on/off the pump module socket Installation of the supplied vacuum pump •...
Vacuum pumps supplied by BINDER are designed for a gas inlet temperature of von max. 40 °C / 104°F. Observe the permitted gas inlet temperature. The following values refer to the maximum ambient temperature of the pump of 40 °C / 104 °F.
Connecting inert gas supply When operating the VD vacuum drying oven with inert gas, correctly follow the technical ventilation measures, as described in the DGUV guidelines 213-850 on safe working in laboratories, issued by the employers’ liability insurance association (for Germany). When operating with inert gas, the chamber is supplied with an oxygen displacing gas, e.g., N .
• After connecting the power cable to connection (1), lead it through the strain relief (1a). • Only use original connection cables from BINDER • Pollution degree (acc. to IEC 61010-1): 2 • Over-voltage category (acc. to IEC 61010-1): II See also electrical data (chap.
You can enter the desired set point values in the “Set points” menu directly at the controller or use the APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software (option) specially developed by BINDER. The controller offers various notifications and alarm messages with visual and audible indication. All controller setting remain valid until the next manual change.
• Admin: The password enables access to advanced controller functions and settings. Factory setting is 00 01. • Service: The password enables access to all controller functions (for BINDER Service only). As soon as a password has been assigned, access to the respective functions is blocked and only available after entering the correct password.
Menu Required access level Functions • Configuration settings (only for BINDER Service) Service “Service” • Password changing for User and Admin • Export of configuration, logger, and service data Export: Any user • Import of configuration data Import: “Admin” Unless noted otherwise, the figure in this manual show the functional range, which is available for the user with “Admin”...
5.2.1 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 17: Operating functions of the MB2 controller in normal display (example values)
5.2.2 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.
5.2.3 MB2 controller icons overview Navigation icons in Normal display Icon Signification Function Main menu Access from Normal display to the main menu Alarm Access from Normal display to the list of active alarms Event list Access from Normal display to the event list Access from Normal display to the setpoint entry menu: setpoint Setpoint setting entry for Fixed value operation, turning on/off temperature and/or...
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Functional icons in the chart recorder display Icon Signification Function Show legend Show legend Hide legend Hide legend Pause chart recorder and change to history display. Data recording History display continues. Curve selection Go to “Curve selection” submenu in the history display Go to “Search”...
5.2.4 MB2 controller operating modes The MB2 program controller operates in the following operating modes: • Fixed value operating mode The controller operates as a fixed-point controller, i.e., set-points for temperature and pressure can be defined, which are then maintained until the next manual change (chap. 7.2.1). •...
• Access to service data, controller reset to factory settings (chap. 5.2.5.3) • 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. 14, 15, 16) •...
5.2.5.3 “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. Main menu > Service...
5.2.6 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 sequence.
5.3.2 MB2 controller After the power returns, the controller continues to function in the original operating mode it was in previously before the power failure occurred: • Performance after power failure in Fixed value operation mode All functions return to the same status the chamber had before power failure. The set-points are immediately resumed.
Standby mode Turning on and off the vacuum drying oven To completely separate the chamber from the power supply, you must disconnect the power plug. For decommissioning observe the guidelines in chap. 24.2. All settings and setpoint values are saved after turning off the chamber. 6.2.1 RD4 controller Deactivating the Standby mode (turning on the chamber): After establishing power supply, press down the Standby button for 5 seconds to turn on the chamber.
Deactivating the Standby mode (turning on the chamber To deactivate the „Standby“ function, unmark the checkbox. Controller settings upon start up Depending on the functions activated in the controller, various settings can be requested directly after turning on the chamber. Then you should assign a password for the operating level (chap.
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.
6.4.2 Ventilation after completing the drying procedure (flooding with ambient air or inert gas) The duration of the drying procedure can be determined via the pressure display on the controller. When the decreasing pressure reaches the set-point value, the drying process is completed. If the drying monitoring (section 12.7) is activated, a corresponding message is displayed.
Install a pressure reducer for inert gas operation. Set the pressure reducer to a pressure slightly above ambient pressure. Ensure that the pressure reducer will open. Do not change this setting in order to avoid perturbation inside the oven and release of big quantities of inert gas after flooding the VD. For ventilation an inert gas, e.g., nitrogen, is led into the inner chamber via the connection (4) or the optional connection (5), until pressure compensation with the atmosphere occurs.
7.1.2 Pressure set-point entry Required access level: “User”. Path: Normal display Setpoints Pressure Press the OK button to enable the setting. Pressure setting The current setting flashes. Enter the desired set-point with the arrow buttons. Confirm the entry with the OK button. Pressure (mbar) With the arrow-up button you can go back to the temperature set-point entry (chap.
“Setpoints” menu. Select “Fixed value operation setpoints” to access the individual parameters. • Select the field “Temperature” and enter the desired temperature setpoint. Confirm entry with Confirm icon. • Select the field “Pressure” and enter the desired pressure setpoint. Confirm entry with Confirm icon. When entering a value outside the setting range, the message: “Value outside of limits! (Min: xxx, Max: xxx)”...
Setting special controller functions You can set the following functions via the controller menu: • Activate / deactivate the Standby mode (chap. 6.2) • Turning off the vacuum pump via the socket on the pump module (chap. 8.2) • Use the optional connection “GAS/AIR2” (10) for ventilation (chap. 8.3) •...
Example: Normal display with activated function 1 “Standby” T / pressure (mbar) 8.1.1.2 Quick Access menu More functions are available via the Quick Access menu: Path: Normal display Pressure control • Function “Temperature control” (chap. 8.5) • Function “Pressure control” (chap. 8.6) •...
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Setpoint > Fixed value operation setpoints > Functions on/off Path: • Function “Standby” (chap. 6.2) • Function “GAS/AIR 2” (chap. 8.3) • Function “Close all valves” (chap. 8.4) • Function “Vacuum pump off” (chap. 8.2) “Setpoints” menu. “Functions on/off” entry menu. Select the field “Functions on/off”.
8.1.2.2 “Control on/off” menu More functions are available via the “Control on/off” menu. Press the Setpoint setting icon to access the “Setpoint” setting menu from Normal display.. Setpoint > Control on/off Path: • Function “Temperature” (temperature control, chap. 8.5) • Function “Pressure” (pressure control,chap. 8.6) “Setpoints”...
8.2.2 MB2 controller Press the Setpoint setting icon to access the “Setpoint” setting menu from Normal display.. Setpoint > Fixed value operation setpoints > Functions on/off Path: “Functions on/off” menu. Mark the checkbox of the function “Vacuum pump off” to activate it and press the Confirm icon.
8.3.1 RD4 controller Path: Normal display Setpoints Functions on/off GAS/AIR 2 Press the OK button to access the function “GAS/AIR 2”. Function 2 “GAS/AIR 2”. The current switching state is shown (example). GAS/AIR 2 Press the OK button to enable the setting. Setting the function 2 “GAS/AIR 2”.
Close all valves Close all existing fine dosing valves 8.4.1 RD4 controller Path: Normal display Setpoints Functions on/off Close all valves Press the OK button to access the function “Close all valves”. Function 3 “Close all valves”. The current switching state is shown (example). Close all valves Press the OK button to enable the setting.
Activating / deactivating temperature control 8.5.1 RD4 controller Path: Normal display Temperature control Press the OK button to enable the setting. Setting the “Temperature control” function. Use the arrow buttons to select between “On” (temperature control active) and “Off” (temperature control deactivated). Confirm the setting with the OK button.
The actual temperature value continues to be displayed in Normal display: Normal display with deactivated temperature control. Activating / deactivating pressure control When operating the chamber without a vacuum connection, you can deactivate pressure control with the to avoid alarms of the pressure system. No pressure tolerance range alarms and no pressure alarm will be emitted.
8.6.2 MB2 controller Press the Setpoint setting icon to access the “Setpoint” setting menu from Normal display.. Setpoint > Control on/off Path: “Setpoints” menu. Select the field “Control on/off” (example: deactivated pressure control). Mark / unmark the “Pressure” checkbox to activate / deactivate pressure control and press the Confirm icon •...
Drying monitoring Pressure Time Figure 18: Schematic timing of the drying process and drying monitoring Procedure: • Enter the temperature set-point. The previously entered pressure setpoint is not used with this function. It remains saved. The drying monitoring uses a fixed minimum pressure setpoint.
8.7.1 RD4 controller Path: Normal display Drying monitoring Press the OK button to enable the setting. Setting the function “Drying monitoring”. Use the arrow buttons to select between “Start” (start drying monitoring) and “Cancel” (terminate drying monitoring). Confirm the setting with the OK button. Start After confirming with the OK button or with the Back button you go back to Normal...
Authorization levels and password protection RD4 controller 9.1.1 Password request To access menus for which access is restricted, you must enter the corresponding password. After calling the appropriate menu function with the OK button the password request appears. Password request. The left two digits are flashing.
Setting the User password. The right two digits are flashing. Enter the desired numbers with the arrow buttons. Confirm the setting with the OK button. Password User With the arrow-down button you can now proceed to enter the Admin password. With the Back button you can go back to the “Chamber”...
• All passwords can be changed in the “log out” submenu (chap. 9.2.3). “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 password. Following user login, controller operation is available, recognizable by the open-lock icon in the header. The available controller functions correspond to the user’s authorization level. Password protection activated for all levels: operation without user login is locked If passwords have been assigned for all authorization levels, the controller is locked without...
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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 “Authorization” 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.
9.2.2 Log in Main menu > User > Log in Path: 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.
9.2.3 Log out Main menu > User > Log out Path: Controller with Controller logged-in user without a user (e.g. “Admin” logged-in authorization) 9.2.4 User change If the password function has been deactivated (chap.9.2.5.2) this function is not available. Main menu > User > User change Path: Controller with logged-in user...
9.2.5 Password assignment and password change This function is not available for a user logged-in with “User” authorization. 9.2.5.1 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” authorization can change the passwords for the “Admin” and “User” authorization levels.
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In the “Keyboard switch” window you can select different keyboards to enter uppercase and lowercase letters, digits, and special characters. All types of characters can be combined within one single password. Example: access the digit entry window Entry of digits To confirm the entry, press the Confirm icon.
9.2.5.2 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. Main menu >...
9.2.5.3 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”...
9.2.6 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 users without a “Service” authorization. Such functions include e.g., adjustment or extended configurations.
General controller settings and information 10.1 RD4 controller 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 controller menus and the desired temperature unit and to configure the controller’s communication functions.
With the Back button you can go back to the “Chamber” submenu and, repeatedly pressing it, to Normal display. 10.1.3 Setting the current date Required access level: “Admin”. Following start-up of the chamber (chap. 6.2.1), it is “User”. Path: Normal display Settings Chamber Date...
10.1.4 Setting the current time Required access level: “Admin”. Following start-up of the chamber (chap. 6.2.1), it is “User”. Path: Normal display Settings Chamber Time Press the OK button to enable the setting. Setting the time: hours The current setting flashes. Enter the current hour with the arrow buttons.
10.1.6 Setting the chamber address This setting is required for the communication with the BINDER APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software. The chamber address settings in the chamber controller and in the software must be identical. Required access level: “Admin”. Path:...
10.2 MB2 controller 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 controller menus and the desired temperature unit and to configure the controller’s communication functions.
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Or later: Main menu > Settings > Date and time Path: “Date and time” submenu. “Date / time” entry menu. Select the field “Date / time”. Enter date and time and press the Confirm icon. “Date and time” submenu. “Date and time” submenu. In the field “Daylight saving time switch”...
10.2.3 Selecting the temperature unit Following start-up of the chamber: Or later: Main menu > Settings > Chamber Path: Select the desired temperature unit and press the Confirm icon. 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...
• 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.
The waiting icon shows how much time there is left to touch the currently activated box. If the box is not touched withing this period, calibration is aborted and the display changes to Normal display. After completing the calibration, i.e., touching all four boxes, the display changes to Normal display. 10.2.5 Event list The “Event list”...
• Select “Safety controller” to see information on the safety controller status. 10.2.8 Technical chamber information Main menu > Device info Path: Chamber name and setup Versions of CPU, I/O module and safety for BINDER controller Service Information on digital and analog inputs and for BINDER outputs and phase angle outputs...
Temperature safety devices 11.1 Over temperature protective device class 2 (thermal switch) The chamber is equipped with an internal temperature safety device class 2.0 acc. to DIN 12880:2007. It serves to protect the chamber and prevent dangerous conditions caused by major defects of the chamber.
• Offset: Offset value, maximum overtemperature above any active temperature set point. The resulting maximum temperature changes internally and automatically with every temperature set-point change. MB2 controller: This setting is recommended for program operation. It is important to check the safety controller set-point and safety controller mode occasionally, as it does not offer a fix, independent limit temperature value, which would never be exceeded.
Setting the safety controller value with “Offset” safety controller mode The current value flashes. Enter the desired offset value with the arrow buttons. Confirm the entry with the OK button. Offset With the Back button you can go back to the “Safety controller”...
11.2.3 Message and measures in the state of alarm 11.2.3.1 RD4 controller The state of alarm is indicated visually in Normal display. If the buzzer is enabled (chap. 13.4.1) there is an additional audible alert. The heating turns off. As soon as the inner chamber temperature has cooled down below the safety controller value, the heating can be is released.
11.2.4 Function check Check the safety controller at appropriate intervals for its functionality. It is recommended that the authorized operating personnel should perform such a check, e.g., before starting a longer work procedure. Tolerance range settings In this menu you can define for temperature and pressure the deviation between the actual value and setpoint, which that shall cause a tolerance range alarm.
With the arrow-down button you can now change to setting the delay for pressure tolerance range alarm. With the Back button you can go back to the “Various” submenu and, repeatedly pressing it, to Normal display. 12.1.3 Setting the delay time for pressure tolerance range alarm Path: Normal display Settings...
12.2 MB2 controller 12.2.1 Setting the alarm delay times and the tolerance ranges Main menu > Settings > Various Path: Submenu “Various”. • Select the field “Temp. alarm delay” and enter the time in minutes, after which the temperature range alarm shall be triggered.
Notification and alarm functions 13.1 Information messages 13.1.1 RD4 controller Information messages provide information about the settings made or the current controller condition. In Normal display a text message indicates the condition. The “Information” icon is flashing slowly. Information message (example: Pressure control deactivated) T / pressure (mbar) Pressure control off...
13.1.2 MB2 controller Information messages 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.
13.2 Alarm messages 13.2.1 RD4 controller In the event of equipment failures, when the temperature and / or pressure deviate from the set tolerance range limits, optical and possibly acoustic alarm messages are given out via the controller. The alarm messages on leaving the tolerance range are emitted after a configurable delay (chap. 12.1.1, 12.1.2), the others immediately when the fault occurs.
13.2.2 MB2 controller Alarm messages overview: Start after Condition Alarm message condition occurred The current actual temperature value after configurable time is outside the tolerance range (chap. “Temperature range” (chap. 12.2.1) Factory setting: 10 minutes after configurable time The current actual pressure value is “Pressure range (chap.
13.3 Resetting an alarm 13.3.1 RD4 controller Press the OK button to confirm the alarm. • Confirmation while the state of alarm persists: Only the buzzer is muted. The visual alarm message continues to be displayed until the alarm condition is removed. Then it is reset automatically. •...
13.4 Activating / deactivating the audible alarm (buzzer) 13.4.1 RD4 controller Path: Normal display Settings Chamber Audible alarm Press the OK button to enable the setting. Setting the audible alarm. The current setting flashes. Use the arrow buttons to select between ON and OFF.
MB2 controller: Timer program (stopwatch function) During an entered duration the controller constantly equilibrates to the setpoints entered in Fixed value operation mode (temperature, pressure, configuration of the special controller functions). This duration can be entered as a “Timer program”. During the program runtime, any setpoint changes do not become effective;...
14.2 Stopping a running timer program 14.2.1 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 14.2.2 Cancelling a running timer program...
MB2 controller: 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, a pressure set-point, section duration, type of temperature and pressure transition (ramp or step), the switchings states of the special controller functions and the tolerance ranges.
15.1.1 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 configured moment for program start is reached, the program delay time ends and the program starts running.
15.4 Creating a new time program Main menu > Programs > Time program Path: Enter the program name and, if desired, “Time program” menu: additional program information in the overview of the existing programs. 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.
15.6 Section editor: section management Main menu > Programs > Time program Path: Select the desired program. Program view. Section view (example: section 1). Select the desired program section There are the following options: (example: section 1) ...
15.6.1 Add a new program section Section editor: “Edit section” menu. Select “Create 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. 15.6.2 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 inserted (example: section 2) and press the...
15.7 Value entry for a program section Main menu > Programs > Time program Path: Select the desired program and section. The section view gives access to all parameters of a program section. You can enter or modify the values. Program name and section number Section duration Type of setpoint transition: ramp or step...
15.7.2 Set-point ramp and set-point step You can define the type of temperature and pressure transitions for each individual program section. “Ramp” mode: Gradual changes of temperature and pressure 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 indicating the controller functions. The functions are displayed from right to left. Activated function: switching status “1” (On) Deactivated function: switching status “0” (Off) Example: Activated function “Standby” = 000000000000000 Deactivated function “Standby” = 000000000000000 15.7.4 Setpoint entry •...
Section view, showing the temperature tolerance range • 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.
• Select the field “Number of repetitions” and enter the desired number of repetitions. Setting range: 1 to 99, and -1 for infinite. Confirm entry with Confirm icon. The controller returns to the section view. • Select the field “Start section for repetition” and enter the section number, at which the repetition should start.
MB2 controller: 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. Main menu > Programs> Week program Path: For each program section you can enter the moment in time, the temperature set-point, the pressure set- point, and the switching states of the special controller functions.
16.3 Creating a new week program Main menu > Programs > Week program Path: Enter the program name and, if desired, “Week program” menu: additional program information in the overview of the existing programs. corresponding fields. Select an empty program place. Select the set-point course “Ramp”...
16.4 Program editor: program management Main menu > Programs > Week program Path: Program view (example: program 1). “Week program” menu: If a new program has been created, there is overview of the existing programs. just one program section. Select an existing program (example: program 1).
Program view. To add a new section, select “Create new section” and press the Confirm icon. With a new section no weekday is specified. Therefore the section is first marked in red and The program view opens. cannot be saved. A new section is always added at the very bottom (example: section 3).
16.5 Section editor: section management Main menu > Programs > Week program Path: Select the desired program. Program view. Section view (example: section 2). Select the desired program section There are the following options: (example: section 2) ...
16.5.1 Add a new program section Section editor: “Edit section” menu. Program view. Select “Create new section” and press the With a new section no weekday is specified. Confirm icon. Therefore the section is first marked in red and cannot be saved. A new section is always added at the very bottom (example: section 3).
Select “Replace section” to replace the selected section 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 automatically arranged in the correct chronological order. Section editor: “Edit section”...
16.6.2 Weekday In the field “Weekday” select the desired weekday. With “Daily” selected, this section will run every day Section view. at the same time. 16.6.3 Start time Section view. Entry menu “Moment”. Select the field “Moment”. Select with the arrow keys the desired start moment of the section and press the Confirm icon.
The settings in the Ethernet submenu are used for networking chambers with an Ethernet interface, e.g. to connect them with BINDER’s APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software (option, chap. 22.1). 17.1.1 Showing the network settings Required access level: “User”. The “Ethernet” submenu offers to subsequently or individually access the following information: •...
17.1.1.2 Showing the IP address Path: Normal display Chamber info Ethernet IP address Display of the IP address (example) Toggle forth and back with the Back button and the OK button. 0.0.0.0 IP address With the arrow-down button you can now change to the next parameter (subnet mask). With the Back button you can go back to the “Ethernet”...
17.1.1.5 Showing the DNS server address Path: Normal display Chamber info Ethernet DNS server address Display of the DNS server address (example) Toggle forth and back with the Back button and the OK button. DNS server address 0.0.0.0 With the arrow-down button you can now change to the next parameter (DNS chamber name). With the Back button you can go back to the “Ethernet”...
17.1.2.1 Selecting the type of IP address assignment (automatic / manual) Path: Normal display Settings Ethernet IP address assignment Press the OK button to enable the setting Selection of the type of assignment of the IP address. The current setting flashes. Use the arrow buttons to select between AUTO (automatic) and MANU (manual).
IP address assignment (sample values). The first section of the IP address is shown. Enter the desired value with the arrow buttons. Use the OK button to confirm the entry and proceed to the second section of the IP address. IP address IP address assignment (sample values).
17.1.2.5 Setting the standard gateway Access to this function is possible only if manual IP address assignment has been selected (chap. 17.1.2.1) Path: Normal display Settings Ethernet Standard gateway Press the OK button to enable the setting. The standard gateway entry is done in four steps, corresponding to the number sections: (1).(2).(3).(4) Principle of entry: •...
17.2 MB2 controller For the network and communication settings at least the “Admin” authorization level is required. 17.2.1 Ethernet 17.2.1.1 Configuration Main menu > Settings > Ethernet Path: “Ethernet” submenu. • In the field “IP address assignment” select the desired setting “Automatic (DHCP)“ or “Manual“. With selection “Manual”...
This controller menu serves to configure the web server. Then you can enter the chamber’s IP-address in Chamber information > Ethernet. The BINDER web server the Internet. The IP address is available via opens. Enter the user name and password which have been assigned for the web server in the controller menu.
17.2.3 E-Mail As soon as an alarm was triggered, an e-mail is sent to the configured e-mail address. Main menu > Settings > Email Path: E-mail address entry: “Email” submenu. Select the desired e-mail address field and enter the e-mail address. You can use the Keyboard change icon for entry.
(chap. 18.3). Temperature values are always given out in °C. • Chamber data for BINDER Service “DL2” This data is intended for use by BINDER Service. It also contains information from the self-test function. The storage rate is fix (1 minute). Temperature values are always given out in °C.
When importing a configuration via USB stick (chap. 19.1.2) and when loading a new firmware version by BINDER service, the entire data memory is deleted. BINDER service can also install the configuration by means of a setup program without deleting the data. Regardless of this, BINDER Service can delete the data via a setup program.
• Service data The "Service" folder is created on the USB stick and can be sent to BINDER Service. In addition to the configuration and recorder data, it contains further service-relevant information. 19.1.1 Connecting the USB stick Connect the USB stick to the interface located in the triangular instrument panel.
Function “Export service data”. To write the chamber data from the controller to the USB stick, press the OK button. Export service data 19.1.4 Ongoing data transfer A moving arrow symbol indicates the progress of the data transfer. Example: Data recording is running. Export service data Attention! Danger of data loss! Do not disconnect the USB stick from the device during ongoing data transfer!
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Available functions Available functions with “User” authorization level with “Admin” authorization level Function Explanation Log-out USB stick Log-out USB stick bevor pulling it Export new chart recorder data (*.DAT) Export chart recorder data, which have been added since last export, in .dat format Export all chart recorder data (*.DAT) Export all chart recorder data in .dat format Export all chart recorder data (*.csv)
MB2 controller: 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. 20.1 Views Press the Change view icon to access the pen recorder 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”...
20.2 Setting the parameters This menu allows setting the storage interval, the type of values to be shown and the scaling of the temperature and humidity charts. Main menu > Settings > Measurement chart Path: “Measurement chart” submenu. • Select the field “Storage interval” and enter the desired storage interval. Confirm entry with Confirm icon.
In case the temperature probe is a thermo element, mount it so it is electrically insulated from the rack. If you note an excessive divergence between the controller and reference temperatures, please contact BINDER Service to calibrate the temperature controller. VD (E3.1) 03/2020 page 140/173...
Options 22.1 APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management software (Option) The chamber is regularly equipped with an Ethernet interface (3) that can connect the BINDER APT- COM™ 4 Multi Management Software. • RD4 controller: The MAC Address is indicated in the “Ethernet” controller menu (chap. 17.1.1.1).
Maximum load capacity of the switching contacts: 42 V AC/DC - 2A DANGER Electrical hazard due to exceeding the load capacity of the switching contacts. Damage to switching contacts and connection socket. Deadly electric shock. ∅ Do NOT exceed the maximum switching load of 42 AC/DC – 2Amp. ∅...
The object temperature data are put out together with the data of the temperature controller to the chamber’s interface and can be documented by the APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software (option, chap. 22.1) developed by BINDER. 22.5 LED interior lighting The LED interior lighting provides optimal illumination of the interior, regardless of the lighting conditions in the environment.
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. VD (E3.1) 03/2020 page 144/173...
Do not use decontamination agents that may cause a hazard due to reaction with components of the device or the charging material. If there is doubt regarding the suitability of cleaning products, please contact BINDER service. VD (E3.1) 03/2020 page 145/173...
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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 / disinfection method, always use adequate personal safety controls.
If there are is a technical fault or shortcoming, take the chamber out of operation and inform BINDER Service. If you are not sure whether there is a technical fault, proceed according to the following list. If you cannot clearly identify an error or there is a technical fault, please contact BINDER Service.
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“Overtemperature” on the activated. Error in the heating If the error repeats, turn off the controller display system. chamber and contact BINDER service. Chamber door not properly Completely close chamber door. closed. Set-point temperature is not reached after specified time.
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MB2 controller: Log in with the Menu functions not available with Menu functions not available. current authorization level. required higher authorization. or contact BINDER service to obtain an activation code (chap. 9.2.6). No access to controller Incorrect password. Contact BINDER service.
The warranty becomes void if maintenance work is conducted by non-authorized personnel. Replace the door gasket only when cold. Otherwise, the door gasket may become damaged. We recommend taking out a maintenance agreement. Please consult BINDER Service. BINDER telephone hotline:...
24.5 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.
Disposal 25.1 Disposal of the transport packing Packing element Material Disposal Straps to fix packing on pallet Plastic Plastic recycling Non-wood (compressed Wooden transport box (option) Wood recycling matchwood, IPPC standard) with metal screws Metal Metal recycling Solid wood (IPPC standard) Wood recycling Pallet with foamed plastic stuffing...
(Elektro- und Elektronikgerätegesetz, ElektroG from 20 October 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 Elektronikgerätegesetz, 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 vacuum drying oven, please contact BINDER Service. Follow the statutory regulations for appropriate, environmentally friendly disposal. Chamber with MB2 controller: The main board of the vacuum drying oven includes a lithium cell. Please dispose of it according to national regulations.
(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.
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Chamber size External dimensions Wall clearances mm / inch 100 / 3.94 100 / 3.94 100 / 3.94 Wall clearance, rear (minimum) mm / inch 100 / 3.94 100 / 3.94 100 / 3.94 Wall clearance, side (minimum) Internal dimensions mm / inch 400 / 15.75 506 / 19.92...
+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.
Stable table on wheels with castors and locking brakes 26.5 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.
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Spatial temperature measurement including certificate (9 measuring points) 8012-0916 Spatial temperature measurement including certificate (15 measuring points) 8012-0919 Calibration of pressure including certificate 8012-0440 For information on components not listed here, please contact BINDER Service. VD (E3.1) 03/2020 page 160/173...
Contamination clearance certificate 29.1 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.
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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 __________________________________________________________________________________ VD (E3.1) 03/2020 page 169/173...
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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 specifications 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 completed 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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