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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents SAFETY ........................8 Personnel Qualification ........................8 Operating manual ..........................8 Legal considerations ........................... 9 Structure of the safety instructions ....................10 1.4.1 Signal word panel ........................10 1.4.2 Safety alert symbol ......................... 10 1.4.3 Explosion protection symbol ....................10 1.4.4 Pictograms in this manual .......................
Page 3 LOCATION OF INSTALLATION AND AMBIENT CONDITIONS ......51 General requirements for installation ....................51 Ventilation and extraction (technical ventilation) ................53 5.2.1 Ventilation for heat removal in normal operation ..............53 5.2.2 Technical ventilation during chamber operation and when emptying the condensate catchpot of the pump ........................
Page 4 Principle of controller entries ......................86 Performance during and after power failures ..................87 START UP AND PERFORMING THE DRYING PROCESS ........ 88 Requirements for safe commissioning ....................88 Setting the pressure regulator for sweeping with compressed air / inert gas ........89 Overview of the drying process ......................
Page 5 13.7 Current operating parameters ......................125 13.8 Technical chamber information ....................... 125 14. TEMPERATURE SAFETY DEVICES ..............126 14.1 Safety temperature limiter (TL) class 2 ................... 126 14.2 Overtemperature safety controller class 2 ..................126 14.2.1 Safety controller mode ......................126 14.2.2 Setting the safety controller ....................
Page 6 Maintenance intervals ......................181 26.4 Service Reminder ..........................182 26.4.1 BINDER Service contact data ....................182 26.5 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH ................183 27. DISPOSAL......................183 27.1 Disposal of the transport packing ....................183 27.2 Decommissioning ..........................184 VDL (E3.1) 06/2020...
Page 7 27.3 Disposal of the chamber in the Federal Republic of Germany ............184 27.4 Disposal of the chamber in the member states of the EU except for the Federal Republic of Germany............................185 27.5 Disposal of the chamber in non-member states of the EU ............. 186 28.
Page 8: Safety
Operating Manual. This Operating Manual is supplemented and updated as needed. Always use the most recent version of the Operating Manual. When in doubt, call the BINDER Service Hotline for information on the up-to- dateness and validity of this Operating Manual.
Page 9: Legal Considerations
In no event shall BINDER be held liable for any damages, direct or incidental arising out of or related to the use of this manual.
Page 10: Structure Of The Safety Instructions
Structure of the safety instructions In this operating manual, the following safety definitions and symbols indicate dangerous situations fol- lowing the harmonization of ISO 3864-2 and ANSI Z535.6. 1.4.1 Signal word panel Depending on the probability of serious consequences, potential dangers are identified with a signal word, the corresponding safety color, and if appropriate, the safety alert symbol.
Page 11: Pictograms In This Manual
1.4.4 Pictograms in this manual Warning signs Danger of injury Electrical hazard Hot surface Explosive atmosphere Stability hazard Lifting hazard Inhalation hazard Suffocation hazard Harmful substances Pollution Hazard Biohazard Risk of corrosion and / or chemical burns Mandatory action signs Mandatory regulation Read operating Lift with several persons...
Page 12: Word Message Panel Structure
Wipe surfaces with damp cloth only Figure 1: Position of labels on the chamber (example) Keep safety labels complete and legible. Replace safety labels that are no longer legible. Contact BINDER Service for these replacements. VDL (E3.1) 06/2020 Page 12/206...
Page 13: Type Plate
Made in Germany www.binder-world.com Figure 2: Type plate (example of VDL 115) Indications of the type plate Information (example) BINDER Manufacturer: BINDER GmbH VDL 115 Model designation Vacuum Drying Oven Chamber name: Vacuum drying oven Serial No. 000000000000 Serial No. of the chamber...
Page 14: Safety Instructions On Installing And Operating The Vacuum Drying Oven
The explosion protection document serves to document the results of the risk assessment in accordance with § 6 Para. 9 GefStoffV (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 15: Aeration / Ventilation Of The Installation Site
1.7.1.1 Aeration / ventilation of the installation site NOTICE Danger of overheating due to lack of aeration. Damage to the chamber. ∅ Do NOT install the chamber in unventilated recesses.  Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of heat.  Observe the prescribed minimum distances when installing the chamber (chap. 5.1) The vacuum drying ovens were constructed in accordance with the applicable VDE regulations and were routinely tested in accordance with VDE 0411-1 (IEC 61010-1).
Page 16: Equipotential Bonding According To The Grounding Concept
1.7.1.3 Equipotential bonding according to the grounding concept The walkable installation and operating surface of the chamber must be conductive. This installation and operating surface must be connected to the vacuum drying oven according to the grounding concept (chap. 6.8). Cyclic measurements of the equipotential bonding are required. DANGER Explosion hazard by electric sparking due to missing or improperly implemented equipotential bonding.
Page 17: Safety Instructions On Vacuum Supply
The ATEX compliant vacuum pump offered by BINDER provides an integral protective device for the pump and an integral explosion proof switch.
Page 18: Observing The Permissible Gas Inlet Temperature
(of the gas-solvent mixture inside the pump) could exceed the solvent’s temperature class and auto-ignition temperature. The ATEX com- pliant vacuum pumps offered by BINDER are designed for a gas inlet temperature of 40 °C / 104 °F max. Do NOT exceed this temperature.
Page 19: Safety Instructions On The Charging Material
1.7.3 Safety instructions on the charging material The temperature class of the inner chamber according to IEC 60079-0 can be T1, T2, or T3. Only intro- duce substances with an auto-ignition temperature that is higher than 200 °C / 392 °F. You can use a solvent which would form an explosive mixture with air under normal conditions.
Page 20: Safety Instructions On Operating The Vacuum Drying Oven
1.7.4 Safety instructions on operating the vacuum drying oven Note the following points before starting up the oven:  When loading the chamber and possibly at the moment of unloading, also in the context of intended use, an explosive mixture may form in the working space. Define a safety area of at least 1m from the chamber front and ensure active extraction (technical ventilation).
Page 21 When operating the VDL 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 (for Germany). Do not start up the chamber without active technical ventilation . During operation with inert gas the chamber is supplied with an oxygen displacing gas (e.g.
Page 22 If the following precautions are not followed, the vapors resulting from heating of the solvent can ignite on the hot walls of the inner chamber Required measures for operation with solvent-containing materials that can form an explosive mixture with air: •...
Page 23: Ex Classification Of The Chamber And Immediate Surroundings
Ex classification of the chamber and immediate surroundings The VDL vacuum drying oven is an assembly in the sense of ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU with the follow- ing Ex classification: II 2/3/- G IIB T3 Gb/Gc/- X Explanation: Use of the device above ground Device category 2 per ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU Suitability for areas in which explosive atmospheres may occur occasionally.
Page 24 Specific operating conditions: • Technical ventilation required • Equipotential bonding • Sweeping the area for electrical equipment for at least 10 minutes before turning on • Ambient temperature during operation: +18 °C up to +32 °C. • Use only humid cloths to wipe the chamber. The „VDL vacuum drying oven“...
Page 25: Intended Use
• Power plug: Connection outside of a zone required No classification, unprotected. • Electrical installation area and controller housing: enclosure (overpressure, sweeping with com- pressed air) Ex pzc Ignition protection Pressurized enclosure „p“ per EN IEC 60079-2 Equipment protection level: Increased protection "pzc", suitable for use in Zone 2 (chamber housing as protection against an explosive atmosphere in the event of a fault) II 3 G Ex pzc IIB T3 Gc Intended use...
Page 26 Such ingredients include in particu- lar acids and halides. Any corrosive damage caused by such ingredients is excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH. Medical devices The chambers are not classified as medical devices as defined by the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC.
Page 27: Foreseeable Misuse
Personnel Requirements Only trained personnel with knowledge of explosion protection and knowledge of the Operating Manual can set up and install the chamber, start it up, operate, clean, and take it out of operation. Service and repairs call for further technical requirements (e.g. electrical know-how), as well as knowledge of the ser- vice manual.
Page 28 • Non-compliance with the admissible parameters for processing the respective material. • Installation, testing, service or repair in the presence of solvents • Material to be loaded remaining in the chamber after turning off. • Loading non-approved solvents • Incomplete ground connections for all system parts in the installation area •...
Page 29: Residual Risks
Explosion hazard due to Serious injury or death Observe the safety instructions in the operating formation of explosive from burns and / or explo- manual and follow the instructions for correct air atmosphere in the pres- sion pressure. supply (breaking the vacuum). ence of hot surfaces The “Manual ventilation”...
Page 30 Unpacking, Transport, Installation • Sliding or tilting the chamber • Setup of the chamber in unauthorized areas • Installation of a damaged chamber • Installation of a chamber with damaged power cord • Inappropriate site of installation • Missing protective conductor connection •...
Page 31 • 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 •...
Page 32: Operator Responsibility, Documentation, And Measures
Operator responsibility, documentation, and measures This is NOT an exhaustive list of the required measures and documents! Follow applicable national and international regulations. The chamber is intended for commercial use. The operator must know, comply with, and implement the relevant regulations on occupational safety. In particular, this includes the conditions of the Industrial Safety Regulation 1999/92/EC (Title: Improvement of the Health Protection and Safety of Workers Who May Be Endangered by Explosive Atmospheres).
Page 33: Operating Instructions
• Procedure for cleaning and repair work • Measures for operational interruptions, accidents, and first aid for emergencies The operator must clearly define the responsibilities for installation, operation, troubleshooting, mainte- nance, and cleaning. It must be ensured that untrained personnel have no access to the chamber and related work equipment and systems.
Page 34: Standard Operating Procedures (Sops)
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) The operator is responsible to determine the correct auto-ignition temperature of the solvent. To ensure this, creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) is recommended. In particular, this should prevent the Residual Risks due to incorrect operation specified in Chap. 1.11 and the exceeding of the auto-ignition temperature of the solvent.
Page 35: Testing And Maintenance
Testing and maintenance The operator must ensure that the chamber is always in a technically functional state. Observe the maintenance intervals specified by the manufacturer. If there is above-average strain, the intervals must be shortened accordingly. The operator must regularly verify that the safety-related devices are functioning correctly. Document tests with results and measures that were potentially initiated, as well as maintenance and repairs, in a system book.
Page 36 Operation log for the VDL vacuum drying oven Serial number..........Solvent. In the Drying tem- case of solvent Auto-ignition perature / Safety controller mixtures: solvent Safety control- temperature temperature mode Date Signature with the lowest ler value [unit] set-point [unit] Limit/Offset Auto-ignition [unit]...
Page 37: Description Of The Equipment
The chamber comes equipped with an Ethernetserial interfacefor 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.
Page 38: Manufacturer's Safety Plan: Protective Measures And Equipment
Material The inner chamber is made of especially corrosion resistant stainless steel V4A (German material no. 1.4404, US equivalent AISI 316L) micro-polished. The rack holder and all of the chamber's vacuum con- nections and valves are made of especially corrosion resistant stainless steel V4A (German material no. 1.4571, US equivalent AISI 316Ti).
Page 39 Normal operation when used correctly: Even without taking into account the pressure control, which is also effective in practice, there is no ignition source during the drying process. This also applies in the event that the system is ventilated before the drying process finishes. Fault: Incorrect loading with inadmissible solvent with a too low ignition temperature: Due to the vacu- um, there is no ignition source during the drying process.
Page 40 Any clothing, shoes and gloves worn by the user shall be ESD protected. When installed and operated as intended, there will be equipotential bonding for loading and unload- ing and there is no risk of charges that are hazardous to operation. •...
Page 41 • The grounding plan / equipotential bonding prevents sparking • The operator is responsible for the correct installation. He must ensure active extraction (technical ventilation) when emptying the condensate catchpot of the pump (with or without a pump module) • The grounding plan / equipotential bonding prevents sparking •...
Page 42 • Floors See operating manual chap. 5 for correct installation. • Cleaning See operating manual chap. 25. • Maintenance For maintenance instructions for the user, please refer to operating manual chap. 26. Detailed instructions are included in the service manual for this chamber. VDL (E3.1) 06/2020 Page 42/206...
Page 43: Chamber Overview
Chamber overview Figure 3: VDL 115 with MB2 controller Area for electrical equipment Triangular instrument box (controller housing) with chamber controller Chamber door Door handle Elastic-mounted safety glass window VDL (E3.1) 06/2020 Page 43/206...
Page 44: Triangular Instrument Box With Mb2 Controller
Triangular instrument box with MB2 controller 5,7" controller display with touchscreen USB interface Pilot lamp Figure 4: Triangular instrument box (controller housing) with MB2 program controller and USB interface Connections on the rear of the chamber Rear connection panel Mounting holes for fixing the tilt protection holders (12) Measuring connection with small flange DN16...
Page 45: Figure 6: Rear Connection Panel Vdl With Options
(1) (2) (3) VDL 23 (6) (4) (10) VDL 56 (10) (2) (3) VDL 115 (10) Figure 6: Rear connection panel VDL with options VDL (E3.1) 06/2020 Page 45/206...
Page 46: Area Classification, Information For The Zone Classification
Power cable Connection cable to Ethernet interface for computer communication 2 connection sockets (3a) and (3b): (3a) Connection „Object temperature input“ (option) for optional object temperature display (3b) Connection „Analog output“ (option) for optional analog outputs for temperature and pres- sure Universal connection for inert gas / ambient air “GAS/AIR”, adapter with hose olive ∅...
Page 47: Area Classification Inside The Chamber
3.5.1 Area classification inside the chamber (12) Figure 7: Area classification of the closed chamber (view without housing, insulation, heater and outer chamber) Controller housing (swept with compressed air) Electrical installation area (swept with compressed air) Inner chamber (usable volume) Plug “Manual ventilation”...
Page 48: Area Classification In The Surroundings Of The Chamber
3.5.2 Area classification in the surroundings of the chamber The VDL vacuum drying oven with the exception of the power plug is classified in category 3 in relation to the environment . It may be installed in areas in which explosive atmospheres may occur on a rare and temporary basis.
Page 49: Area Classification In The Surroundings Of The Chamber: Extraction Lead To The Pump, Location Of The Pump
3.5.3 Area classification in the surroundings of the chamber: extraction lead to the pump, location of the pump Pump module with pump (example) front rear (rear) Pump (example) Figure 9: Area classification in the surroundings of the chamber during operation (example) Occurrence of an explosive atmosphere: occasionally: interior of VDL, line to the vacuum pump, pump on a rare and temporary basis: surroundings of VDL and pump, interior of the pump module...
Page 50: Completeness Of Delivery, Transportation, Storage, And Installation
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.
Page 51: Guidelines For Safe Lifting And Transportation
 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 empty chamber is possible in a closed and dry room.
Page 52 NOTICE Danger by stacking. Damage to the chambers. ∅ Do NOT place vacuum drying ovens on top of each other. Permissible areas The VDL vacuum drying oven may be installed in areas in which explosive atmospheres may occur on a rare and temporary basis.
Page 53: Ventilation And Extraction (Technical Ventilation)
Electrical connection To completely separate the chamber from the power supply, you must disconnect the power plug. Install the chamber in a way that the power plug is easily accessible and can be easily pulled in case of danger. It is also possible to use a customer’s explosion-protected emergency stop switch or a comparable power disconnector.
Page 54: Air Supply (Breaking The Vacuum) During Operation With Inert Gas
• Permissible ambient humidity: 70 % r.h. max., non-condensing. • Installation height: max. 2000 m / 6562 ft above sea level. The maximum permissible ambient temperature of the vacuum pumps delivered by BINDER is 40 °C / 104 °F. Compressed air / inert gas supply for sweeping the area for electrical equipment and controller housing Before commissioning the chamber, connect the vacuum drying oven to the compressed air supply (chap.
Page 55: Lightning Protection Device
Lightning protection device The building in which the vacuum drying oven is installed must have a lightning protection system. All internal connections in the operator's building must contain lightning protection in accordance with EN/IEC 62305-3. Lightning protection measures must be taken in order to prevent melting and spraying effects. The opera- tor’s zone classification shall be used to plan lightning protection measures.
Page 56: Figure 10: Operating The Expansion Racks
The vacuum expansion racks made of aluminum (also op- tionally available in stainless steel) allow low-loss heat trans- fer to the material. The strong tension causes the racks to fit tightly against the interior wall and their large-surface contact area ensures rapid and effective heat transfer. The removable rack holders allow for easy positioning.
Page 57: Mounting The Pressure Regulator
Mounting the pressure regulator The pressure regulator is included with the chamber and must be mounted on the chamber rear Accessory pack for mounting the pressure regulator (a) pressure regulator (b) tube (c) 6 screws (d) brass nozzle for compressed air connection (e) bracket (f) cable connector (g) 2 nuts...
Page 58 Proceed in the following order: • Insert the cable connector (f) into the existing hole (h) in the rear wall until it clicks into place • Unscrew the three screws (c) pointing to the chamber from the pressure regulator • Fix the three screws (c) together with the bracket l (e) on the pressure regulator Fixation on the chamber rear: •...
Page 59: Connecting Compressed Air / Inert Gas Supply For Sweeping The Area For Electrical Equipment And Controller Housing
Connecting compressed air / inert gas supply for sweeping the area for electrical equipment and controller housing The compressed air flows through the area for electrical equipment and the controller housing, which prevents a possible concentration of a solvent-containing atmosphere in the presence of live electrical components.
Page 60: Pump Module (Option)
DANGER Risk of suffocation due to high concentration of inert gas. Death by suffocation. ∅ Do NOT set up chambers in non-ventilated recesses.  Ensure active technical ventilation measures.  Respect the relevant regulations for handling inert gas.  When decommissioning the vacuum drying oven, shut off the inert gas supply: Close valve (6).
Page 61: Mounting
The following steps 6.4.1 to 6.4.3 are described in detail in the mounting instructions Art. no. 7001-0137. Please proceed accordingly. 6.4.1 Mounting • Placing the vacuum drying oven on the vacuum module • Mounting the connecting plate • Installing the suction line: Hose connection at the VDL vacuum connection (11) and fixing the hose at the housing rear •...
Page 62: Connection Of An Extraction System At The Pump Module
Figure 15: Position of the Vacuum connection on the chamber rear (example size 115) When using a vacuum suction hose BINDER recommends the connection kit for the VP4 pump from BINDER (chap. 6.5.5). The optional pump module (chap.) provides an appropriate hose port on the rear.
Page 63: Instructions For Using Vacuum Pumps
 Install the switch gear box outside the hazardous area or provide it with explosion pro- tection. The ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU compliant pumps offered by BINDER provide an integral protective device and an integral explosion proof switch. Make sure that the vacuum source is designed for a gas inlet temperature corresponding to the used drying temperature, or take appropriate measures to cool down the extracted vapor before it enters into the vacuum source.
Page 64 Observe the permissible gas inlet temperature of the vacuum pump in use. Do NOT exceed this temperature. If the gas inlet temperature is too high and then becomes even warmer by compression in the pump, the resulting temperature (of the gas-solvent mixture inside the pump) could exceed the sol- vent’s temperature class and auto-ignition temperature .
Page 65: Vacuum Pump Vp4 (Option)
 With a set-point temperature above 40 °C / 104 °F, take appropriate measures to cool down the sucked-in gas before its entry to the vacuum pump. The maximum permissible ambient temperature of the vacuum pumps supplied by BINDER is 40 °C / 104 °F.
Page 66: Installation Of The Vacuum Pump Vp4 In The Pump Module (Option)
7001-0137. Connect the vacuum connection (6) (small flange DN 16) on the back of the chamber to a vacuum suction lead. When using a vacuum tube BINDER recommends the BINDER connection kit for VP4 (chap. 6.5.5). The optional pump module has a corresponding hose outlet on its rear.
Page 67: Note On The Use Of A Flame Arrester
. The maximum permissible ambient temperature of the vacuum pump supplied by BINDER is 40 °C / 104 °F. 6.5.4 Note on the use of a flame arrester A flame arrester is not mandatory for VDL applications (TRBS 2152-4:2012).
Page 68: Atex Connection Kit For Vacuum Pump Vp4 (Option)
6.5.5 ATEX connection kit for vacuum pump VP4 (option) Connection kit for VP4 (Art. no. 8012-0621) consists of: • Straining ring DN10/16 (3 pc.) • Universal centering ring DN10/16 (3 pc.) • Transition piece, adapter DN 16-10/8 (2 pc.) • Vacuum hose 10/8, 2 m / 78.7 in •...
Page 69: Mounting The Tilt Protection Holders
Mounting the tilt protection holders For chambers placed on the optional pump module it is recommended to install the supplied tilt protec- tion. Scope of delivery of tilt protection kit (Art.no. 8009-0870): • 2 screws • 2 tilt protection holders Preparing the tilt protection holders •...
Page 70: Achieving Equipotential Bonding / Grounding Concept
Achieving equipotential bonding / Grounding concept For systems in potentially explosive areas, equipotential bonding acc. to IEC 60079-14 is required. All electrically conductive parts must be connected to the equipotential bonding system. Connections to the equipotential bonding system must be secured against automatic loosening. Grounding, i.e.
Page 71: Figure 19: Mounting The Grounding Cable On The Vdl
How to achieve equipotential bonding when installing the VDL with a pump module is de- scribed in detail in the mounting instructions for the pump module (Art. No. 7001-0137) sup- plied with the pump module. Achieving equipotential bonding on the VDL Equipotential bonding must always be made via external grounding connections, so that no potential can be introduced in the event of a short circuit.
Page 72: Electrical Connection
DANGER Explosion hazard by electric sparking due to missing or improperly implemented equipotential bonding. Serious injury or death from burns and / or explosion pressure.  Connect all elements in the installation and loading area (VDL / pump module / pump) with the conductive surface and/or with each other.
Page 73 NOTICE Danger of incorrect power supply voltage due to improper connection. Damage to the equipment.  Check the power supply voltage before connection and start-up.  Compare the power supply voltage with the data indicated on the type plate. • When connecting, please observe the regulations specified by the local electricity supply company as well as the VDE directives (for Germany).
Page 74: Explosion Safety Tests Before Commissioning
Explosion safety tests before commissioning This chapter provides instructions for the user to ensure the safety of the system and to meet applicable regulations. Proper operation is only ensured after the test has been carried out and any necessary measures implemented. Follow the provisions on testing explosion protection according to country-specific regulations (for Ger- many in particular TRBS 1201 Part 1;...
Page 75: Objective Of Testing
Objective of testing Determine the suitability and functionality of safety-related measures. When testing the explosion safety of the system, evaluate the explosion protection plan and compare the target state derived from it with the actual state of the system (according to available test records): •...
Page 76: Checking The Deadlines For The Recurring Tests
• Suitability and functionality of technical ventilation systems, gas warning systems, inerting devices, devices, protective systems, or control or regulating devices in the sense of Directive 2014/34/EU as well as explosive devices in the sense of TRGS 725 • Suitability and implementation of the measures determined on the basis of the risk assessment •...
Page 77: Tests Of Technical Ventilation Systems, Gas Warning Devices, Inerting Devices, Devices, Protective Systems Or Safety, Control Or Regulating Devices, And Other Technical Devices For Explosion Protection
7.4.2 Tests of technical ventilation systems, gas warning devices, inerting devices, devices, protective systems or safety, control or regulating devices, and other technical devices for explosion protection Test content that has been checked and documented as part of conformity assessment procedures do not need to be checked again.
Page 78: Functional Overview And Menu Structure Of The Controller
The MB2 program controller permits programming temperature and pressure cycles, and specifying special controller functions for each program section. You can enter values or pro- grams directly at the controller or use the APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software (option) specially developed by BINDER. Operating mode Temperature values...
Page 79: Operating Functions In Normal Display
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 21: Operating functions of the MB2 controller in normal display (example values)
Page 80: Display Views: Normal Display, Program Display, Chart-Recorder Display
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.
Page 81: Mb2 Controller Icons Overview
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...
Page 82 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”...
Page 83: Mb2 Controller Operating Modes
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. 10.1.1). •...
Page 84: Main Menu
• Access to service data, controller reset to factory settings (chap. 8.4.4) • 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. 17, 18, 19) •...
Page 85: Settings" Submenu
8.4.4 “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...
Page 86: Principle Of Controller Entries
Principle of controller entries In the selection and entry menus there are icons displayed in the footers which you can use to take over the entry or cancel it. Selection menu (example) Entry menu (example) After completing the settings there are the following possibilities: Press the Confirm icon to take over the entries and exit the menu or continue the menu se- quence.
Page 87: Performance During And After Power Failures
Performance during and after power failures During a power failure, all controller functions are shut down. If there is a vacuum and ventilation is required during the duration of the power failure, this is possible via the emergency ventilation (chap. 9.10.3). After the power returns, all functions return to the same status the chamber had before power failure.
Page 88: Start Up And Performing The Drying Process
Start up and performing the drying process With regard to operating the vacuum drying oven VDL and to the installation location, please observe the relevant national regulations (for Germany in particular: DGUV guidelines 213-850 on safe working in laboratories, issued by the employers’ liability insurance association; Industrial Safety Regulation (Be- trSichV);...
Page 89: Setting The Pressure Regulator For Sweeping With Compressed Air / Inert Gas
Setting the pressure regulator for sweeping with compressed air / inert After opening the pressure regulator on the chamber rear (turn clockwise), the area for electrical equip- ment of the oven and the controller housing will be swept. Compressed air or inert gas is used and then released into the surrounding atmosphere independent of the oven’s operating state.
Page 90: Overview Of The Drying Process
Overview of the drying process Required measures for operation with solvent-containing substances, which may be able to form an ex- plosive mixture with air: Starting situation • The vacuum drying oven and additional equipment have been set up and installed in accord- □...
Page 91 After completing the drying process or when cancelling the drying process When the pressure drops to the pressure set-point, the drying process is finished. If the drying monitoring (chap. 11.6) is activated, a corresponding message is displayed. • Make sure that the technical ventilation is activated □...
Page 92: Sweeping The Area For Electrical Equipment And Controller Housing (Triangular Instrument Box)
Sweeping the area for electrical equipment and controller housing (trian- gular instrument box) To sweep the area for electrical equipment and controller housing, activate the customer's compressed air or inert gas supply. 9.4.1 Sweeping before starting up the chamber Before turning on the VDL it is mandatory to sweep the area for electrical equipment and controller hous- ing with compressed air or inert gas for at maximum overpressure for at least 10 minutes.
Page 93: Standby Mode Turning On And Off The Vacuum Drying Oven
• Upon initial commissioning: Test before initial commissioning performed and passed (chap. 7) • Technical ventilation is activated • 10 minutes sweeping the area for electrical equipment and controller housing Establish the power connection: connect the power plug (chap. 6.9). Connect the power supply only when needed, and disconnect it when the chamber is not in use for an extended period.
Page 94: Controller Settings Upon Start Up
Activating the Standby mode (turning off the chamber): “Functions on/off” menu Mark the checkbox of the function “Standby” to activate it and press the Confirm icon. In the “Setpoints” menu press again the Confirm icon. The controller changes to Normal display. When the function “Standby”...
Page 95: Loading
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.
Page 96 • Introduce only those solvents for which the auto-ignition temperature and the maximum drying tem- perature (safety temperature) have been determined and setting on the safety controller has been per- formed. • Acc. to IEC 60079-0, only substances with an auto-ignition temperature above 200 °C / 392 °F may be introduced into the chamber.
Page 97: Evacuation
The chamber is not to be installed and operated in potentially explosive areas. DANGER Explosion hazard due to explosive mixtures in the vicinity of the equipment. Serious injury or death from burns and / or explosion pressure. ∅ Ensure that NO solvents or explosive solvent-air mixtures are located in the area around the chamber.
Page 98: Operation With Inert Gas
9.10.2 Operation with inert gas When operating the VDL 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). During operation with inert gas, the chamber is supplied with an oxygen displacing gas (e.g.
Page 99: Ventilation Before Completing The Drying Procedure (Flooding With Ambient Air Or Inert Gas)
9.10.4 Ventilation before completing the drying procedure (flooding with ambient air or inert gas) If possible, avoid terminating the drying process. If it is nevertheless to be done, it is essential to observe the following instructions! Safety during the drying process: The vacuum during drying prevents the presence of an explosive atmosphere in the interior of the chamber.
Page 100: Removing The Full Condensate Catchpot Of The Pump
• Activate Standby mode on the controller before opening the door. • Ensure equipotential bonding: The accessible installation and operating area in front of the equipment must be conductive. This installation and operating area must be connected to the vacuum drying ov- en and other equipment according to the grounding plan (chap.
Page 101: Set-Point Entry
Set-point entry Setting ranges Control ranges 10 °C / 18 °F above ambient temperature up to Temperature 0.0 °C / 32 °F up to 110 ºC / 230 °F 110 ºC / 230 °F Pressure 0 mbar up to 1100 mbar 0 mbar up to 1100 mbar After starting the drying procedure, the heater is activated only when the pressure reaches or falls below the required pressure threshold of 100 mbar.
Page 102: Direct Setpoint Entry Via Normal Display
• 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)”...
Page 103: Setting Special Controller Functions
Setting special controller functions You can set the following functions via the controller menu: • Activate / deactivate the Standby mode (chap. 9.6) • Use the optional connection “GAS/AIR2” (10) for ventilation (chap. 11.2) • Close all existing fine dosing valves (chap. 11.3) •...
Page 104: Control On/Off" Menu
Example: Activated function “ Standby ” = 000000000000000 Deactivated function“ Standby ” = 000000000000000 11.1.2 “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 >...
Page 105: Close All Valves
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 “GAS/AIR 2” to acti- vate it and press the Confirm icon. In the “Setpoints”...
Page 106: Activating / Deactivating Temperature Control
11.4 Activating / deactivating temperature control 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 temperature control). Mark / unmark the “Temperature” checkbox to activate / deactivate temperature control and press the Confirm icon.
Page 107: Activating / Deactivating Pressure Control
11.5 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. Evacuation and ventilation via the controller are then no longer possible.
Page 108: Drying Monitoring
11.6 Drying monitoring Pressure       Time Figure 24: 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.
Page 109 In Normal display press the Program start icon to access the “Program start” menu. “Program start” menu with the selected Drying moni- toring program. • In the field “Program” select the setting “Drying monitoring” program. • Select the field “Program start” and enter the desired program start time in the “Program start” entry menu.
Page 110: Authorization Levels And Password Protection
• All passwords can be changed in the “log out” submenu (chap. 12.3). “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”...
Page 111 Operation after user login At user login, the authorization level is selected and confirmed by entering the respective pass- word. Following user login, controller operation is avail- able, recognizable by the open-lock icon in the header. The available controller functions corre- spond to the user’s authorization level.
Page 112 Information window To check the authorization level of the user currently logged-in, select in Normal display the arrow far right in the display header. The information window shows date and time, the controller’s free memory space and under “Authoriza- tion” the authorization level of the current user. If passwords have been assigned for all authorization levels, a user without login (password entry) has no authorization.
Page 113: Log In
12.2 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.
Page 114: Log Out
12.3 Log out Main menu > User > Log out Path: Controller with Controller logged-in user without a user (e.g. “Admin” logged-in authorization) 12.4 User change If the password function has been deactivated (chap.12.5.2) this function is not available. Main menu > User > User change Path: Controller with logged-in user...
Page 115: Password Assignment And Password Change
12.5 Password assignment and password change This function is not available for a user logged-in with “User” authorization. 12.5.1 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” au- thorization levels.
Page 116 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 pass- word. Example: access the digit entry window Entry of digits To confirm the entry, press the Confirm icon.
Page 117: Deleting The Password For An Individual Authorization Level
12.5.2 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 >...
Page 118: New Password Assignment For "Service" Or "Admin" Authorization Level When The Password Function Was Deactivated
12.5.3 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”...
Page 119: Activation Code
12.6 Activation code Certain functions of the controller can be unlocked with a previously generated activation code. The activation code enables access to functions available only in the “Service” authorization level by us- ers without a “Service” authorization. Such functions include e.g., adjustment or extended configurations. The activation code is available in authorization levels.
Page 120: General Controller Settings And Information
General controller settings and information Most of the general settings can be accessed in the “Settings” submenu, which is available for users with “Service” or “Admin” authorization level. It serves to enter date and time, select the language for the con- troller menus and the desired temperature unit and to configure the controller’s communication functions.
Page 121 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”...
Page 122: Selecting The Temperature Unit
13.3 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...
Page 123: Touchscreen Calibration
• 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.
Page 124: Event List
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. 13.5 Event list The “Event list”...
Page 125: Current Operating Parameters
13.8 Technical chamber information Main menu > Device info Path: Chamber name and setup Versions of CPU, I/O module and safety con- for BINDER troller Service Information on digital and analog inputs and for BINDER outputs and phase angle outputs...
Page 126: Temperature Safety Devices
Temperature safety devices 14.1 Safety temperature limiter (TL) class 2 The safety temperature limiter (TL) serves to protect the vacuum drying oven, its environment and loading material against exceeding the permitted temperature. It has a fixed switching threshold and prevents exceeding the maximum surface temperature of the inner chamber of 160 °C in the event of a fault..
Page 127: Setting The Safety Controller
• 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. 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.
Page 128: Message And Measures In The State Of Alarm
14.2.3 Message and measures in the state of alarm The state of alarm is indicated visually and additionally with an audible alert if the buzzer is enabled (chap. 16.4). The alarm remains active until it is acknowledged on the controller and the inner temperature falls below the set safety controller setpoint.
Page 129: Tolerance Range Settings
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. The entered value defines the limit of permitted deviations from the set-point (exceeding and falling below). Reaching this limit triggers tolerance alarm. In addition you can specify delay times for these alarms.
Page 130: Notification And Alarm Functions
Notification and alarm functions 16.1 Information messages Information messages are indicated by information icons displayed in the screen header in Normal dis- play. 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.
Page 131: Alarm Messages
Information Start after Condition Text information icon condition occurred All valves are closed “All valves are closed” immediately Chamber is heating up “Heating active” immediately Standby mode activated “Standby” immediately Information messages are not shown in the event list. 16.2 Alarm messages Alarm messages overview: Start after Condition...
Page 132: Resetting An Alarm
State of alarm 1. Visual indications in Normal display: alarm message, screen header flashing in red color 2. Audible alert, if the buzzer is enabled (chap. 16.4). Normal display in state of alarm (example). (a) Screen header flashing in red color and showing the alarm message (b) Alarm icon on the bottom of the screen: change to the list of active alarms and alarm...
Page 133: Activating / Deactivating The Audible Alarm (Buzzer)
16.4 Activating / deactivating the audible alarm (buzzer) Main menu > Settings > Chamber Path: “Chamber” submenu (example). In the field “Audible alarm” select the desired setting “off“ or “on” and press the Confirm icon. 16.5 Test alarm of the safety temperature limiter (TL) The safety temperature limiter (TL) provides temperature monitoring with a fixed switching threshold.
Page 134 “Test temp. limiter” setting menu. Submenu “Various” with activated test alarm “1”. To activate the test alarm for the first TL, enter “1” and press the Confirm icon.. Press the Confirm icon and go back to Normal display. Normal display in state of alarm (sample val- List of active alarms.
Page 135: Timer Program (Stopwatch Function)
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;...
Page 136: Performance During Program Delay Time
17.1.1 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 possible but become effec- tive only after the timer program is finished. When the configured moment for program start is reached, the program delay time ends and the program starts running.
Page 137: Time Programs
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 switching states of the special controller functions and the tolerance ranges.
Page 138: Performance During Program Delay Time
After completing the settings, press the Confirm icon to take over the entries and exit the menu. The program starts running. If instead you press the Close icon to exit the menu without taking over the entries, the program will not start.
Page 139: Performance After The End Of The Program
18.3 Performance after the end of the program After the end of the program the message “Device changes to fixed value operation mode” appears on the screen. Press the Confirm icon. As long as the message has not been confirmed, the setpoint of the last program section remains effec- tive.
Page 140: Creating A New Time Program
18.4 Creating a new time program Main menu > Programs > Time program Path: Enter the program name and, if desired, addi- “Time program” menu: tional program information in the corresponding overview of the existing programs. fields. Select an empty program place. Press the Confirm icon.
Page 141: Deleting A Time Program
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.
Page 142: Section Editor: Section Management
18.6 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) ...
Page 143: Add A New Program Section
18.6.1 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 be- fore or after the current section. Press the Confirm icon. The new section opens. 18.6.2 Copy and insert or replace a program section Program view.
Page 144: Deleting A Program Section
Press the Edit icon to open the section editor if you want the current section to be replaced or the copied section to be inserted before or after it Program view. Section view (example: section 1). Select the section to be replaced or before or Press the Edit icon to open the section editor after which the copied section shall be insert- ed (example: section 2) and press the Con-...
Page 145: Value Entry For A Program Section
18.7 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 val- ues.
Page 146: Set-Point Ramp And Set-Point Step
18.7.2 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.
Page 147: Special Controller Functions
“Ramp” and “Step” mode example (representation of a temperature course) W/°C t/min. Corresponding program table Duration Temperature Pressure Section No. Ramp or Step [hh:mm:ss] [°C] mbar] 00:10:00 40.0 xxxx Step 00:20:00 60.0 xxxx Step 00:10:00 80.0 xxxx Step 00:20:00 40.0 xxxx Step 00:10:00...
Page 148: Setpoint Entry
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 18.7.4 Setpoint entry •...
Page 149: Repeating One Or Several Sections Within A Time Program
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.
Page 150: Saving The Time Program
• 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.
Page 151: Week Programs
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.
Page 152: Cancelling A Running Week Program
After starting the week program, the previously entered week program setpoints are active and will be equilibrated according to the current time. Information on the bottom of the screen indicates the currently running program. 19.2 Cancelling a running week program Press the Program cancelling icon to cancel the program.
Page 153: Creating A New Week Program
19.3 Creating a new week program Main menu > Programs > Week program Path: Enter the program name and, if desired, addi- “Week program” menu: tional program information in the correspond- overview of the existing programs. ing fields. Select an empty program place. Select the set-point course “Ramp”...
Page 154: Program Editor: Program Management
19.4 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: pro- gram 1).
Page 155: Deleting A Week Program
Program view. To add a new section, select “Create new section” and press the Confirm icon. With a new section no weekday is specified. There- fore the section is first marked in red and cannot be The program view opens. saved.
Page 156: Section Editor: Section Management
19.5 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) ...
Page 157: Add A New Program Section
19.5.1 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. There- Confirm icon. fore the section is first marked in red and cannot be saved.
Page 158: Deleting A Program Section
Select “Replace section” to replace the selected sec- tion with the copied section Select “Insert section” to additionally add the copied section. Press the Confirm icon. If you selected “Insert section” the sections are auto- matically arranged in the correct chronological order. Section editor: “Edit section”...
Page 159: Weekday
19.6.2 Weekday In the field “Weekday” select the desired weekday. With “Daily” selected, this section will run every day Section view. at the same time. 19.6.3 Start time Section view. Entry menu “Moment”. Select the field “Moment”. Select with the arrow keys the desired start mo- ment of the section and press the Confirm icon.
Page 160: Special Controller Functions
19.6.5 Special controller functions In the “Functions on/off” menu you can define the switching state of three controller functions. • Function “Standby” (chap. 9.6) • Function “GAS/AIR 2” (chap. 11.2) • Function “Close all valves” (chap. 11.3) For details please refer to chap. 18.7.3. Section view.
Page 161: Display Of Mac Address
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.
Page 162: E-Mail
Main menu > Settings > Web server Path: “Webserver” submenu. • In the field “Password active” select the desired setting “Yes” or “No”. • Select the field “User name” and enter the desired user name. Confirm entry with Confirm icon. •...
Page 163: Usb Menu: Data Transfer Via Usb Interface
E-mail server settings: “Email” submenu. Select the field “Email server” to access the settings • In the field “Authentication” select the desired setting “None” or “SMTP” auth“. With the setting “SMTP auth”, you can enter a password under “Email password”. •...
Page 164 The USB port is located in the controller housing (triangle instrument box). When you insert a USB-stick, the “USB” menu opens. Depending on the user’s authorization level, different functions (highlighted in black) are available for the logged-in user. Available functions Available functions with “User”...
Page 165: Chart Recorder Display
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. 22.1 Views Press the Change view icon to access the pen recorder display. 22.1.1 Show and hide legend Show legend Hide legend...
Page 166 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”...
Page 167 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”...
Page 168: Setting The Parameters
22.2 Setting the parameters This menu allows setting the storage interval, the type of values to be shown and the scaling of the tem- perature and humidity charts. 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.
Page 169: Reference Measurements
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. VDL (E3.1) 06/2020 Page 169/206...
Page 170: Options
24.1 APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management software (option) The chamber is regularly equipped with an Ethernet interface (2) that can connect the BINDER APT- COM™ 4 Multi Management Software. The MAC Address is indicated in the “Device info” controller menu (chap. 20.1.2).
Page 171: Object Temperature Display With Flexible Pt 100 Temperature Sensor (Option)
Connections at the measuring access port • At the inner side of the measuring access port you can solder up to 9 cables. The inside connections must be insulated against each other and against ground. Use 300 °C / 572 °F solder. •...
Page 172: Display On The Mb2 Controller
The object temperature data are put out together with the data of the temperature controller to the cham- ber’s interface and can be documented by the APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software (option, chap. 24.1) developed by BINDER. VDL (E3.1) 06/2020...
Page 173: Cleaning And Decontamination
Cleaning and decontamination Clean the chamber after each use to avoid potential corrosion damage by ingredients of the charging material. . 25.1 Safety instructions on cleaning and decontamination During cleaning and decontamination, no explosive atmosphere may be present in the installation area of the chamber and inside the chamber.
Page 174: Cleaning
Any corrosive damage that may arise following use of other cleaning agents is excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH. Any corrosive damage caused by a lack of cleaning, is excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH. NOTICE Danger of corrosion by using unsuitable cleaners.
Page 175: Decontamination / Chemical Disinfection
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 con- trols.
Page 176: Maintenance And Service, Troubleshooting, Repair, Testing
In case of eye contact, the disinfectant spray may cause eye damage due to chemical burns. Follow the operating instructions and safety hints labeled on the bottle of the disin- fectant spray. Recommended precautions: To protect the eyes use sealed protective goggles. CAUTION Danger of chemical burns due to eye contact with desinfactants.
Page 177: Simple Troubleshooting
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, pro- ceed according to the following list. If you cannot clearly identify an error or there is a technical fault, please contact BINDER Service.
Page 178 Chamber permanently turned 115V or 230V. off. Chamber fuse has responded. Check chamber fuse. Controller defective. Contact BINDER Service. Heating Wait until pressure threshold is Pressure threshold of 100 mbar reached and heater released. not reached. No heater release. Select suitable pressure setpoint.
Page 179 Menu functions not available Log in with the required higher au- Menu functions not available. with current authorization level. thorization. or contact BINDER ser- vice to obtain an activation code (chap. 12.6). No access to controller Incorrect password. Contact BINDER service.
Page 180: Maintenance, Service
∅ Do NOT remove the rear panel of the chamber.  Make sure that general maintenance work will be conducted by licensed electricians with additional skills in explosion protection (ATEX) or experts authorized by BINDER. VDL (E3.1) 06/2020 Page 180/206...
Page 181: Maintenance Intervals
Maintenance of the pump or vacuum system must be performed regularly as specified by the manufac- turer. When using the VP4 pump provided by BINDER, note the information given by the pump manufac- turer. The technical ventilation (extraction) in the installation area of the chamber must also be monitored in accordance with relevant standards and regulations(for Germany: TRBS2152 Part 2).
Page 182: Service Reminder
BINDER Service. 26.4.1 BINDER Service contact data We recommend taking out a maintenance agreement. Please consult BINDER Service. BINDER telephone hotline: +49 (0) 7462 2005 555 BINDER fax hotline:...
Page 183: Sending The Chamber Back To Binder Gmbh
26.5 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.
Page 184: Decommissioning
(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 185: 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 186: Disposal Of The Chamber In Non-Member States Of The Eu
 If your distributor is not able to take back and dispose of the chamber, please contact BINDER service. Certified companies disassemble waste (used) BINDER equipment in primary substances for recycling according to Directive 2012/19/EU. The devices must be free from toxic, infectious or radioactive sub- stances in order to eliminate any health hazards to the employees of the recycling companies.
Page 187: Technical Description
(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.
Page 188 Chamber size External dimensions Chamber with optional pump module mm / inch 523 / 20.59 637 / 25.10 742 / 29.21 Width, net mm / inch 1425 / 56.10 1542 / 60.71 1669 / 65.71 Height, net mm / inch 491 / 19.33 540 / 21.26 660 / 25.98...
Page 189: Equipment And Options (Extract)
+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.
Page 190: Accessories And Spare Parts (Extract)
28.5 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.
Page 191 Spatial temperature measurement including certificate (9 measuring 8012-0916 points) Spatial temperature measurement including certificate (15 measuring 8012-0919 points) Calibration of pressure including certificate 8012-0440 For information on components not listed here, please contact BINDER Service. VDL (E3.1) 06/2020 Page 191/206...
Page 192: Dimensions
28.6 Dimensions 28.6.1 VDL 23 (Dimensions in mm) VDL (E3.1) 06/2020 Page 192/206...
Page 193: Vdl 56
28.6.2 VDL 56 (Dimensions in mm) VDL (E3.1) 06/2020 Page 193/206...
Page 194: Vdl 115
28.6.3 VDL 115 (Dimensions in mm) VDL (E3.1) 06/2020 Page 194/206...
Page 195: Index
Index Activation code 119 Gas group 19, 26 Ambient temperature 54 Gas inlet temperature 18, 64, 65, 67 Analog output 171 GAS/AIR 46, 97, 104, 190, 191 Analog outputs 46 Gloves 27, 33, 40, 76, 95, 100 Area classification 25, 46, 49 Grounding concept 16, 70, 90 Audible alarm 134 Grounding plan 26, 39, 41, 95...
Page 196 Risk assessment 32 Termination of the drying process 34, 99 safety alert symbol 10 Tests 75, 77 Safety controller 22, 35, 41, 87, 90, 100, 125, tolerance range 87 127, 179, 190 Tolerance range 130 Safety glass panel 41, 192 Transport 51 Safety glass window 43 TRGS 725 76, 77...
Page 197: Certificates And Declarations Of Conformity
Certificates and declarations of conformity 30.1 EU Declaration of Conformity VDL (E3.1) 06/2020 Page 197/206...
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Page 200: Product Registration
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Page 201: Contamination Clearance Certificate
Contamination clearance certificate 32.1 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.
Page 202 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 __________________________________________________________________________________ VDL (E3.1) 06/2020 Page 202/206...
Page 203 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 204: For Chambers Located In 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- cations are available on the internet at www.binder-world.us...
Page 205 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 206 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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Binder VDL Series Operating Manual

1 Safety

2 Operator Responsibility, Documentation, and Measures

3 Description of the Equipment

4 Completeness of Delivery, Transportation, Storage, and Installation

5 Location of Installation and Ambient Conditions

6 Installation and Connections

7 Explosion Safety Tests before Commissioning

8 Functional Overview and Menu Structure of the Controller

9 Start up and Performing the Drying Process

10 Set-Point Entry

11 Setting Special Controller Functions

12 Authorization Levels and Password Protection

13 General Controller Settings and Information

14 Temperature Safety Devices

15 Tolerance Range Settings

16 Notification and Alarm Functions

17 Timer Program (Stopwatch Function)

18 Time Programs

19 Week Programs

20 Network and Communication

21 Usb Menu: Data Transfer Via Usb Interface

22 Chart Recorder Display

23 Reference Measurements

24 Options

25 Cleaning and Decontamination

26 Maintenance and Service, Troubleshooting, Repair, Testing

27 Disposal

28 Technical Description

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