Binder FED 400 (E2) Operating Manual

Binder FED 400 (E2) Operating Manual

Drying and heating ovens with forced convection and enhanced timer functions
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Operating Manual
Translation of the original operating manual
FED / FED-UL (E2)
Drying and heating ovens
with forced convection and enhanced timer
functions
with microprocessor temperature controller
Model
FED 400 (E2)
FED 400-UL (E2)
BINDER GmbH
 Address: Post office box 102, 78502 Tuttlingen, Germany  Phone: +49 7462 2005 0
 Fax: +49 7462 2005 100  Internet: http://www.binder-world.com
 E-mail: info@binder-world.com  Service Hotline: +49 7462 2005 555
 Service Fax: +49 7462 2005 93 555  Service E-Mail: customerservice@binder-world.com
 Service Hotline USA: +1 866 885 9794 or +1 631 224 4340 x3
 Service Hotline Asia Pacific: +852 390 705 04 or +852 390 705 03
 Service Hotline Russia and CIS: +7 495 988 15 16
Issue 01/2022
Model version
FED400-400V
FED400UL-208V
Art. No.
9010-0216, 9110-0216
9010-0217, 9110-0217
Art. No. 7001-0070

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  • Page 1  Fax: +49 7462 2005 100  Internet: http://www.binder-world.com  E-mail: info@binder-world.com  Service Hotline: +49 7462 2005 555  Service Fax: +49 7462 2005 93 555  Service E-Mail: customerservice@binder-world.com  Service Hotline USA: +1 866 885 9794 or +1 631 224 4340 x3 ...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content SAFETY ........................4 Personnel Qualification ........................4 Operating manual ..........................4 Legal considerations ........................... 4 1.3.1 Intellectual property ........................5 Structure of the safety instructions ...................... 5 1.4.1 Signal word panel .......................... 5 1.4.2 Safety alert symbol ........................6 1.4.3 Pictograms .............................
  • Page 3 10.1 General information, personnel qualification..................39 10.2 Maintenance intervals, service ......................39 10.3 Simple troubleshooting ........................40 10.4 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH ................. 41 11. DISPOSAL......................42 11.1 Disposal of the transport packing ...................... 42 11.2 Decommissioning ..........................42 11.3 Disposal of the chamber in the Federal Republic of Germany ............
  • Page 4: Safety

    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 5: Intellectual Property

    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.
  • Page 6: Safety Alert Symbol

    1.4.2 Safety alert symbol Use of the safety alert symbol indicates a risk of injury. Observe all measures that are marked with the safety alert symbol in order to avoid death or injury. 1.4.3 Pictograms Warning signs Explosive atmosphere Stability hazard Electrical hazard Hot surface Harmful substances...
  • Page 7: Word Message Panel Structure

    UL chambers: on outer chamber door • Figure 1: Position of labels on the chamber front Keep safety labels complete and legible. Replace safety labels that are no longer legible. Contact BINDER Service for these replacements. FED / FED-UL (E2) 01/2022 page 7/60...
  • Page 8: Type Plate

    Made in Germany www.binder-world.com Figure 2: Type plate (example: FED 400 regular chamber) Indications of the type plate (example) Indication Information BINDER Manufacturer: BINDER GmbH FED 400 Model designation Drying and heating oven Device name Serial No. 000000000000 Serial no. of the chamber...
  • Page 9: General Safety Instructions On Installing And Operating The Chambers

    (for Germany: DGUV guidelines 213-850 on safe working in laboratories, issued by the employers’ liability insurance association). 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.
  • Page 10 Any solvent contained in the charging material must not be explosive or inflammable. I.e., irrespective of the solvent concentration in the steam room, NO explosive mixture with air must form. The temperature inside the chamber must lie below the flash point or below the sublimation point of the charging material. Familiarize yourself with the physical and chemical properties of the charging material, as well as the contained moisture constituent and its behavior with the addition of heat energy.
  • Page 11: Intended Use

    The loading material shall not contain any corrosive ingredients that may damage the machine components. 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.
  • Page 12: Foreseeable Misuse

    The requirements described in the Operating Manual for installation site and ambient conditions (chap. 3.4) must be met. WARNING: If customer should use a BINDER chamber running in non-supervised continuous operation, we strongly recommend in case of inclusion of irrecoverable specimen or samples to split such specimen or samples and store them in at least two chambers, if this is feasible.
  • Page 13: Residual Risks

    • Cleaning activity while the chamber is turned on. • Operation of the chamber with a damaged housing or damaged power cord • Continued operation of the chamber during an obvious malfunction • Insertion of objects, particularly metallic objects, in louvers or other openings or slots on the chamber •...
  • Page 14: Operating Instructions

    • 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 15: Chamber Description

    2-10. Chamber description BINDER drying and heating ovens FED are equipped with an electronic PID-controller with digital display. The temperature is indicated with an accuracy of one degree. The chambers are heated electrically and are ventilated by fan-assisted, forced-air circulation. They FED are equipped with a temperature safety device according to DIN12880 (chap.
  • Page 16: Equipment Overview

    Equipment overview Display Set-point value key (10) Selector keys Time management key Switch ON/OFF Lever for ventilation slide Safety device Door handle Switch for interior lighting (with option interior lighting) or Buzzer switch (with option audible over-temperature alarm) (10) Main power switch Figure 3: FED drying and heating oven Completeness delivery,...
  • Page 17: Guidelines For Safe Lifting And Transportation

    Second-hand chambers have been used for a short time for tests or exhibitions. They are thoroughly tested before resale. BINDER ensures that the chamber is technically sound and will work flawlessly. Second-hand chambers are marked with a sticker on the chamber door. Please remove the sticker before commissioning the chamber.
  • Page 18: Location Of Installation And Ambient Conditions

    Location of installation and ambient conditions Set up the chamber on an even and non-flammable surface, free from vibration and in a well-ventilated, dry location and align it using a spirit level. The site of installation must be capable of supporting the chamber’s weight (see technical data, chap.
  • Page 19: Installation

    • Only use original connection cables from BINDER according to the above specification. UL chambers: Use only a UL Listed Power supply cord (UL category ELBZ), SJT 3x14 AWG (2.08 mm²);...
  • Page 20: Connection To A Suction Plant (Optional)

    Connection to a suction plant (optional) When directly connecting a suction plant the spatial temperature exactitude, the heating-up and the recovering times and the maximum temperature will be negatively influenced. So no suction plant should be directly connected to the exhaust duct. Active suction from the chamber must only be performed together with extraneous air.
  • Page 21: Air Change

    Air change Opening the air flap in the exhaust duct serves to adjust the air change. Without connecting a suction plant: • If the air flap is open and the fan is operating, fresh air comes in via aeration gaps. •...
  • Page 22: Display / Entry Of Temperature And Ventilation Set-Points (With Selected Temperature Ramp)

    Press button to return to normal display (actual value display) (automatically after approx. 30 seconds). Adjust the temperature safety device following any changes of the set-point (chap. 7). Display / entry of temperature and ventilation set-points (with selected temperature ramp) If previously a temperature ramp value has been selected (chap.
  • Page 23: Time Functions: Continuous Operation And Timer Operation

    Set the desired fan speed with the buttons The fan speed can be set to a value between 0% and 100%. Wait 2 seconds until the entered value is taken over (display flashing once). Press button to return to normal display / actual value display (automatically after approx. 30 seconds).
  • Page 24: Switching Between Continuous Operation And Timer Operation

    6.3.1 Switching between Continuous operation and Timer operation Press the time management button The controller displays the actual time function. In time function “Continuous operation”, “t1” and “t inf” are displayed alternately. In time function “Timer operation”, “t1” is displayed alternately with the running-down time or “tOff”.
  • Page 25: Setting The Timer Values

    6.3.3 Setting the timer values Press the time management button . The controller indicates its current time function. If necessary, switch to timer operation by button The display alternately shows”t1” and the running-down time or “tOff”: Remaining time (example: 28 minutes) – Timer running down Timer not programmed or run-off “t off”...
  • Page 26: User Level Settings

    User level settings By pressing down button in normal display (actual value display) for 5 sec, you enter the user menu. Settings in this menu affect controller operation. User level overview: Press down button for approx. 5 seconds Select the temperature unit (chap. 6.4.1) Press button Ramp function (chap.
  • Page 27: Temperature Unit Change Between Degrees Celsius °C And Degrees Fahrenheit °F

    6.4.1 Temperature unit change between degrees Celsius °C and degrees Fahrenheit °F If required, the temperature display can be changed as follows: Press down button for approx. 5 seconds. The display alternately shows “unit” and the actual setting of the temperature unit: Use the buttons to set the required unit.
  • Page 28: Chamber Addressing

    Press down button for approx. 5 seconds. The display alternately shows “unit” and the temperature unit: Press again button The display alternately shows “rASd” and the actual setting of the set-point gradient: Set the desired ramp gradient with buttons (set-point gradient in °F or °C acc. to setting in chap.
  • Page 29: Selecting The Timer Function

    Set the required address with buttons You can enter address values between 1 and 30. The set value is automatically adopted after 2 seconds. 6.4.4 Selecting the timer function The controller provides three different timer functions: • Delayed off (setting “0”) After the defined time has elapsed, the heating is turned off.
  • Page 30: Setting The Interface Mode And, If Appropriate, The Printer Interval

    6.4.5 Setting the interface mode and, if appropriate, the printer interval Press down button for approx. 5 seconds. The display alternately shows “unit” and the temperature unit: Press again button The display alternately shows “rASd” and the set-point gradient: Press again button The display alternately shows “Adr”...
  • Page 31: Temperature Programming Example

    Set the desired value from 0 to 255 with buttons The printer intervals via the RS 422 interface can be set between 1 and 255 min. Setting “0” signifies the printer interval set to off. A protocol printer records the temperature data in the set interval. The set value is automatically adopted after 2 seconds.
  • Page 32: Temperature Safety Devices

    Temperature safety devices Temperature safety device class 2 (DIN 12880) The temperature safety device class 2 protects the chamber, its environment and the charging material from exceeding the maximum permissible temperature. Please observe the regulations applicable to your country (for Germany: DGUV guidelines 213-850 on safe working in laboratories, issued by the employers’...
  • Page 33: Temperature Safety Device Class 3.1 (Din 12880) (Option)

    1. Turn the control knob (7) of the safety device using a coin to its end-stop (position 10) (chamber protection). 2. When the set point is reached, turn back the control knob (7) until its trip point (turn it counter-clockwise). 3.
  • Page 34: Disconnectable Audible Over-Temperature Alarm (Option)

    If the safety device has taken over control (identifiable by the red alarm lamp (7a) lighting up and, in case of the option audible alarm with activated buzzer (chap. 7.3), by the buzzer sounding), proceed as follows: • Disconnect the chamber from the power supply. •...
  • Page 35: Options

    Options APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software (option) The chamber is regularly equipped with a serial interface RS 422 that can connect the BINDER APT- COM™ 4 Multi Management Software. The connection to a computer is established using the chamber’s interface via an interface converter.
  • Page 36: Cleaning And Decontamination

    Do NOT use a neutral cleaning agent on zinc coated surfaces. Do not use cleaning 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.
  • Page 37: Decontamination

    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. FED / FED-UL (E2) 01/2022...
  • Page 38 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.
  • Page 39: Maintenance And Service, Troubleshooting, Repair, Testing

    For personnel requirements please refer to the Service Manual. • Repair Repair of the chamber can be performed by BINDER Service or by BINDER qualified service partners or technicians, in accordance with the description in the Service Manual. After maintenance, the chamber must be tested prior to resuming operation.
  • Page 40: 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, proceed according to the following list. If you cannot clearly identify an error or there is a technical fault, please contact BINDER Service.
  • Page 41: Sending The Chamber Back To Binder Gmbh

    10.4 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH If you send a BINDER product to us for repair or any other reason, we will only accept the product upon presentation of an authorization number that has previously been issued to you. We will issue an authorization number (RMA number) after receiving your complaint either in writing or by telephone prior to your sending the BINDER product back to us.
  • Page 42: Disposal

    According to Annex I of Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), BINDER devices are classified as “monitoring and control instruments” (category 9) only intended for professional use“. They must not be disposed of at public collecting points.
  • Page 43 (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.
  • Page 44: 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 collecting points.
  • Page 45: Disposal Of The Chamber In Non-Member States Of The Eu

    Danger of violation against existing law if not disposed of properly. Failure to comply with applicable law. Alteration of the environment.  For final decommissioning and disposal of the chamber, please contact BINDER service.  Follow the statutory regulations for appropriate, environmentally friendly disposal.
  • Page 46: Technical Description

    December 1996 by TÜV CERT). All test equipment used is subject to the administration of measurement and test equipment that is also constituent part of the BINDER QM DIN EN ISO 9001 systems. They are controlled and calibrated to a DKD-Standard at regular intervals.
  • Page 47: Fed / Fed-Ul Technical Data

    12.4 FED / FED-UL technical data Exterior dimensions Width, net mm / inch 1234 / 48.58 Height, gross (incl. feet/castors) mm / inch 1022 / 40.24 Depth mm / inch 765 / 30.12 Depth gross (incl. door handle, and exhaust duct) mm / inch 855 / 33.66 Wall clearance rear (minimum)
  • Page 48: Equipment And Options (Extract)

    If the chamber is fully loaded, the specified heating up times may vary according to the load. 12.5 Equipment and options (extract) To operate the chamber, use only original BINDER accessories or accessories / components from third-party suppliers authorized by BINDER. The user is responsible for any risk arising from using unauthorized accessories. Standard equipment...
  • Page 49 Options / accessories Access ports with various diameters, with silicone plug Rack, chrome-plated or stainless steel Perforated rack, stainless steel Rack lockings (4 pieces) Reinforced rack stainless steel, with 1 set rack lockings Reinforced inner chamber with 2 reinforced racks Temperature safety device class 3.1 acc.
  • Page 50: Accessories And Spare Parts (Extract)

    12.6 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 51: Certificates And Declarations Of Conformity

    Certificates and declarations of conformity 13.1 EU Declaration of Conformity FED / FED-UL (E2) 01/2022 page 51/60...
  • Page 52 FED / FED-UL (E2) 01/2022 page 52/60...
  • Page 53: Certificate For The Gs Mark Of Conformity Of The "Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung E.v." (German Social Accident Insurance) Dguv

    13.2 Certificate for the GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung e.V.“ (German Social Accident Insurance) DGUV FED / FED-UL (E2) 01/2022 page 53/60...
  • Page 54 FED / FED-UL (E2) 01/2022 page 54/60...
  • Page 55: Contamination Clearance Certificate

    Contamination clearance certificate 14.1 For chambers located outside the USA and Canada Declaration with regard to 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 health of our employees can be warranted.
  • Page 56 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 ___________________________________________________________________________________ FED / FED-UL (E2) 01/2022 page 56/60...
  • Page 57 We herewith commit ourselves and guarantee that we will indemnify BINDER GmbH for all damages that are a consequence of incomplete or incorrect information provided by us, and that we will exempt BINDER GmbH from eventual damage claims by third parties./ Wir versichern, dass wir gegenüber BINDER für jeden...
  • Page 58: For Chambers Located In The Usa And Canada

    Please complete this form and the Customer Decontamination Declaration (next 2 pages) and attach the required pictures. E-mail to: IDL_SalesOrderProcessing_USA@binder-world.com After we have received and reviewed the complete information we will decide on the issue of a RMA number. Please be aware that size specifications, voltage specifications as well as performance specifications are available on the internet at www.binder-world.us...
  • Page 59 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.
  • Page 60 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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