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Operating Manual
Translation of the original operating manual
KBW (E6)
Growth chambers with light
with program control and adjustable light cassettes
Model
KBW 240
KBW 400
KBW 720
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 10/2021
Model version
KBW240-230V
KBW400-230V
KBW720-230V
Art. No.
9020-0338, 9120-0338
9020-0339, 9120-0339
9020-0340, 9120-0340
Art. N0. 7001-0338

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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 ........................6 Personnel Qualification ........................6 Operating manual ..........................6 Legal considerations ........................... 6 1.3.1 Intellectual property ........................7 Structure of the safety instructions ...................... 7 1.4.1 Signal word panel ........................7 1.4.2 Safety alert symbol ........................8 1.4.3 Pictograms ..........................
  • Page 3 SET-POINT ENTRY IN “FIXED VALUE” OPERATING MODE ......38 Set-point entry for temperature and fan speed through the “Setpoints” menu ......... 39 Direct setpoint entry for temperature via Normal display ..............39 Automatic correction of the actual value when turning on or off the illumination ......40 Light commutation and special controller functions via operation lines ..........
  • Page 4 11.2 State of alarm ............................ 66 11.3 Resetting an alarm, list of active alarms ................... 67 11.4 Tolerance range settings ........................67 11.5 Activating / deactivating the audible alarm (alarm buzzer) ............... 68 12. TEMPERATURE SAFETY DEVICES ..............68 12.1 Over temperature protective device (class 1) ................... 68 12.2 Overtemperature safety controller class 3.1 ..................
  • Page 5 21.2 Maintenance intervals, service ......................112 21.3 Replacement of the fluorescent tubes .................... 113 21.4 Simple troubleshooting ........................114 21.5 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH ................117 22. DISPOSAL......................117 22.1 Disposal of the transport packing ....................117 22.2 Decommissioning ..........................

  • Page 6: 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-date- ness and validity of this Operating Manual.

  • Page 7: Intellectual Property

    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 8: Safety Alert Symbol

    NOTICE Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the product and/or its functions or of a property in its proximity. 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 in- jury.

  • Page 9: Word Message Panel Structure

    Hot surface (inner glass door above the glass door handle) Service label Keep safety labels complete and legible. Replace safety labels that are no longer legible. Contact BINDER Service for these replacements. Type plate The type plate sticks to the left side of the chamber, bottom right-hand.

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

    (for Germany: DGUV guidelines 213-850 on safe working in laborato- ries, 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 11 To operate the chamber, use only original BINDER accessories or accessories from third-party suppliers authorized by BINDER. The user is responsible for any risk caused by using unauthorized accessories. NOTICE Danger of overheating due to lack of ventilation. Damage to the chamber.

  • Page 12: Intended Use

    The loading material shall not contain any corrosive ingredients that may damage the machine components made of stainless steel, aluminum, and copper. Such ingredients include in particular acids and halides. Any corrosive damage caused by such ingredients is excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH. KBW (E6) 10/2021...
  • Page 13 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 continu- ous operation, we strongly recommend in case of inclusion of irrecoverable specimen or samples to split such specimen or samples and store them in at least two chambers, if this is feasible.

  • Page 14: Foreseeable Misuse

    Foreseeable Misuse Other applications than those described in chap. 1.8 are not approved. This expressly includes the following misuses (the list is not exhaustive), which pose risks despite the in- herently safe construction and existing technical safety equipment: • Non-observance of Operating Manual •...
  • Page 15 • 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 16: Operating Instructions

    1.11 Operating instructions Depending on the application and location of the chamber, the operator of the chamber must provide the relevant information for safe operation of the chamber in a set of operating instructions. Keep these operating instructions with the chamber at all times in a place where they are clearly visible.

  • Page 17: Chamber Description And Overview

    COM™ 4 Multi Management Software (option, chap. 19.1). The chamber comes equipped with an Ethernet serial interface for computer communication. 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 program- ming, as well as recording and representing temperature data.

  • Page 18: Chamber Overview

    Chamber overview Figure 2: Growth chamber with light KBW 240 Instrument box Door handle Outer door Refrigerating machine 2.3 Instrument panel 5,7" controller display with touchscreen USB interface Pilot lamp Figure 3: Instrument panel with MB2 program controller and USB interface KBW (E6) 10/2021 page 18/139...

  • Page 19: Lateral Control Panels

    Figure 4: Lateral control panels at the sides of the refrigerating module with optional equipment Main power switch DIN socket for additional Pt 100 sensor (may be available via BINDER INDIVIDUAL customized solutions) DIN socket for analog outputs (option) RS485 interface...

  • Page 20: 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 flaw- lessly. Second-hand chambers are marked with a sticker on the chamber door. Please remove the sticker before commissioning the chamber.

  • Page 21: Guidelines For Safe Lifting And Transportation

    ∅ Do NOT set the fork lifter from the chamber side. • 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. 3.3 Storage Intermediate storage of the chamber is possible in a closed and dry room.
  • Page 22 Do not install or operate the chamber in potentially explosive areas. DANGER Danger of explosion due to combustible dusts or explosive mixtures in the vicinity of the chamber. Serious injury or death from burns and / or explosion pressure. ∅ Do NOT operate the chamber in potentially explosive areas. ...

  • Page 23: Installation And Connections

    Installation and connections Spacer for wall distance Please fix both spacers with the supplied screws at the chamber rear. This serves to ensure the prescribed minimum distance to the rear wall of 100 mm / 3.94 in. Figure 5: Spacer for wall distance Figure 6: Chamber rear with mounted spacers KBW (E6) 10/2021 page 23/139...

  • Page 24: Mounting The Flexible Tilt Protection Kit (Kbw 400)

    Mounting the flexible tilt protection kit (KBW 400) KBW size 400 liters should be equipped with the supplied flexible tilt protection kit in addition to the spacers for wall distance (chap. 4.1). Scope of delivery: • 4 Torx screws (spare parts) •...

  • Page 25: Installation And Connection Of The Light Cassettes

    Installation and connection of the light cassettes You can insert the light cassettes in different heights onto the beads at the lateral walls of the chamber. Insert and pull out the light cassettes only by the handles. Connect the cables of the light cas- settes to its closest connection socket at the right side in the back of the chamber.

  • Page 26: Electrical Connection

    • Only use original connection cables from BINDER according to the above specification. • Prior to connection and start-up, check the power supply voltage. Compare the values to the specified data located on the chamber’s type plate (left chamber side, bottom right-hand, see chap.

  • Page 27: Functional Overview Of The Mb2 Chamber Controller

    The MB2 program controller permits programming temperature cycles, and specifying illu- mination, fan speed and special controller functions for each program section. You can enter values or programs directly at the controller or use the APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software (option) specially developed by BINDER. Operating mode Temperature values...

  • Page 28: 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 10: Operating functions of the MB2 controller in normal display (example values)

  • Page 29: 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-re- corder display. Press the Normal display icon to return from program display and chart recorder display back to Normal display. Normal display (actual values / setpoint values) Program display (example: time program) Chart recorder display...

  • Page 30: Controller Icons Overview

    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: set- Setpoint setting point entry for Fixed value operation, safety controller settings...
  • Page 31 Functional icons in the chart recorder display Icon Signification Function Show legend Show legend Hide legend Hide legend Switch between legend pages Switch legend Show the indications “Door open” (B1), “Light Level 1” (B2) and Show indications “Light Level 2” (B3). Hide the indications “Door open”...

  • Page 32: Operating Modes

    Operating modes The MB2 program controller operates in the following operating modes: • Idle mode The controller is not functional, i.e., there is no heating or refrigeration. The fan is off. The chamber approximates ambient values. The fluorescent tubes are off. You can activate and deactivate this operating mode with the “Idle mode”...

  • Page 33: Controller Menu Structure

    Controller menu structure Use the navigation icons in the screen footer in Normal display to access the desired controller functions. Normal display The available functions depend on the current authorization level “Service”, “Admin” or “User” (chap. 13.1). This is selected either during login or can be available without password protection. Main menu: program settings, further information, “Service”...

  • Page 34: Main Menu

    • Access to service data, controller reset to factory settings (chap. 5.5.3) • Available only for users with “Service” and “Admin” authorization level. Full functional range only for BINDER Service (users with “Service” authorization level). “Programs” submenu • Access to the controller’s program functions (chap. 8, 9, 10)

  • Page 35: Settings" Submenu

    5.5.3 “Service” submenu The “Service” submenu is available for users with “Service” or “Admin” authorization level. When logged-in with “Admin” authorization level the user will find information to tell the BINDER Service in service case. Path: Main menu > Service Serial number of the chamber, setup version chap.

  • Page 36: 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 37: Performance When Opening The Door

    To reduce odors quickly we recommend heating up the chamber to its nominal temperature for one day and in a well-ventilated location. WARNING: If customer should use a BINDER chamber running in non-supervised continu- ous operation, we strongly recommend in case of inclusion of irrecoverable specimen or samples to split such specimen or samples and store them in at least two chambers, if this is feasible.

  • Page 38: Set-Point Entry In "Fixed Value" Operating Mode

    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 39: Set-Point Entry For Temperature And Fan Speed Through The "Setpoints" Menu

    Set-point entry for temperature and fan speed through the “Setpoints” menu Press the Setpoint setting icon to access the “Setpoint” setting menu from Normal display. “Setpoints” menu. Select “Fixed value operation setpoints” to access the individual parameters. • Select the field “Temperature” and enter the desired temperature setpoint. Setting range: -5 °C up to 70 °C.

  • Page 40: Automatic Correction Of The Actual Value When Turning On Or Off The Illumination

    Automatic correction of the actual value when turning on or off the illumina- tion The chambers have been adjusted for operation with maximum illumination. Since the illumination creates a heat input in the chamber, this is considered automatically when operating without illumination. This can be recognized when turning on or off the illumination by a change of the actual temperature value, which subsequently will equilibrate again to the set-point.

  • Page 41: 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, fan speed, configuration of the operation lines). This duration can be entered as a “Timer program”. During the program runtime, any setpoint changes do not become effective; the controller equilibrates to the values which were active during program start.

  • Page 42: Stopping A Running Timer Program

    Stopping a running timer program 8.2.1 Pausing a running timer program Press the Program pause icon to interrupt the program. The program is paused. The program runtime stops running down, the time display flashes. There are the following options: Press the Program start icon to continue the program Press the Cancelling icon to cancel the program 8.2.2 Cancelling a running timer program Press the Program cancelling icon to cancel the program.

  • Page 43: Time Programs

    Time programs The MB2 program controller permits programming time programs with real-time reference. It offers 25 pro- gram memory positions with up to 100 program sections each. For each program section you can enter a temperature set-point, fan speed, section duration, type of tem- perature transition (ramp or step) and the tolerance range.

  • Page 44: Performance During Program Delay Time

    9.1.1 Performance during program delay time During the configured program delay time until program start, the controller equilibrates to the current set- points of Fixed value operation mode. Modifications of these setpoints are effective. When the configured moment for program start is reached, the program delay time ends and the program starts running. Stopping a running time program 9.2.1 Pausing a running time program Press the Program pause icon to interrupt the program.

  • Page 45: Creating A New Time Program

    Creating a new time program Path: Main menu > Programs > Time program “Time program” menu: Enter the program name and, if desired, addi- overview of the existing programs. tional program information in the corresponding fields. Select an empty program place. Press the Confirm icon.

  • Page 46: 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 a new or an existing program with the copied program. This menu point is visible only after a program has been copied.

  • Page 47: Section Editor: Section Management

    Section editor: section management Path: Main menu > Programs > Time program Select the desired program.    Program view. Section view (example: section 1). Select the desired program section There are the following options: (example: section 1)  Select a parameter to enter or modify the according value (chap.

  • Page 48: Add A New Program Section

    9.6.1 Add a new program section Section editor: “Edit section” menu. Select “Create new section” and press the Con- firm icon. Then select whether to insert the new section be- fore or after the current section. Press the Confirm icon. The new section opens. 9.6.2 Copy and insert or replace a program section Program view.

  • Page 49: Deleting A Program Section

    Press the Edit icon to open the section editor if you want the current section to be replaced or the cop- ied 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 in- serted (example: section 2) and press the...

  • Page 50: Value Entry For A Program Section

    Value entry for a program section Path: Main menu > Programs > Time program Select the desired program and section. The section view gives access to all parameters of a program section. You can enter or modify the values. Program name and section number Section duration Type of setpoint transition: ramp or step Operation lines...

  • Page 51: Set-Point Ramp And Set-Point Step

    9.7.2 Set-point ramp and set-point step You can define the type of temperature transitions for each individual program section. “Ramp” mode: Gradual changes of temperature 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 52: Light Commutation And Special Controller Functions Via Operation Lines

    “Ramp” and “Step” mode example (representation of a temperature course) W/°C t/min. Corresponding program table Duration Temperature Section No. Ramp or Step [hh:mm:ss] [°C] 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 40.0 xxxx...

  • Page 53: Setpoint Entry

    Section view. “Functions on/off” entry menu. Select the field “Functions on/off”. Mark / unmark the checkbox of the desired function to activate / deactivate it and press the Confirm icon. The controller returns to the section view. Section view indicating the operation lines. Activated operation line: switching status “1”...

  • Page 54: Tolerance Ranges

    9.7.5 Tolerance ranges For temperature, you can specify a tolerance range for each program section with different values for the tolerance minimum and maximum. When the actual value exceeds the given threshold, the program is interrupted. This is indicated on the display (see below). When the actual temperature is situated again within the entered tolerance limits, the program automatically continues.

  • Page 55: Saving The Time Program

    Section view, showing the repetition function. • 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. •...

  • Page 56: 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. Path: Main menu > Programs> Week program 10.1 Starting an existing week program In Normal display press the Program start icon to access the “Program start”...

  • Page 57: Creating A New Week Program

    10.3 Creating a new week program Path: Main menu > Programs > Week program Enter the program name and, if desired, addi- “Week program” menu: tional program information in the correspond- overview of the existing programs. ing fields. Select an empty program place. Select the set-point course “Ramp”...

  • Page 58: Program Editor: Program Management

    10.4 Program editor: program management Path: Main menu > Programs > Week program    Program view (example: program 1). “Week program” menu: overview of the existing programs. If a new program has been created, there is just one program section. Select an existing program (example: program There are the following options: ...

  • Page 59: 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 60: Section Editor: Section Management

    10.5 Section editor: section management Path: Main menu > Programs > Week program Select the desired program.    Program view. Section view (example: section 1). Select the desired program section There are the following options: (example: section 1) ...

  • Page 61: Add A New Program Section

    10.5.1 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 62: 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 63: Weekday

    “Change program name” menu. In the field “Course” select the desired setting “Ramp” or “Step” and press the Confirm icon. 10.6.2 Weekday In the field “Weekday” select the desired weekday. With “Daily” selected, this section will run every day at the same time. Section view.

  • Page 64: Setpoint Entry

    10.6.4 Setpoint entry • Select the field “Temperature” and enter the desired temperature setpoint. Setting range: -5 °C up to 70 °C Confirm entry with Confirm icon. The controller returns to the section view. • Select the field “Fan” and enter the desired fan speed setpoint. Setting range: 40% up to 100% fan speed.

  • Page 65: Notification And Alarm Functions

    Notification and alarm functions 11.1 Notification and alarm messages overview 11.1.1 Notifications Notifications are indicated by information icons displayed in the screen header in Normal display An information icon serves as an indication of a certain condition. If this condition persists, in some cases an alarm will be triggered after a fix or configurable interval. As long as the condition persists, the information icon therefore continues to be displayed also in state of alarm.

  • Page 66: Alarm Messages

    11.1.2 Alarm messages Start after Zero-voltage relay Condition Alarm message condition occurred alarm output (option) The current actual temperature value “Temperature after configurable is outside the tolerance range (chap. time as alarm start range” time (chap. 11.4) 11.4) Open chamber door “Door open after 5 minutes ----...

  • Page 67: Resetting An Alarm, List Of Active Alarms

    11.3 Resetting an alarm, list of active alarms Normal display in state of alarm (example). List of active alarms. Press the Alarm icon Press the Reset alarm icon. Pressing the Reset alarm icon mutes the buzzer for all active alarms. The icon then disappears. •...

  • Page 68: Activating / Deactivating The Audible Alarm (Alarm Buzzer)

    The user cannot restart the device again. The protective cut-off device is located internally. Only a service specialist can replace it. Therefore, please contact an authorized service provider or BINDER Service. KBW (E6) 10/2021 page 68/139...

  • Page 69: Overtemperature Safety Controller Class 3.1

    12.2 Overtemperature safety controller class 3.1 The chambers are regularly equipped with an electronic overtemperature safety controller (temperature safety device class 3.1 according to DIN 12880:2007). The safety controller is functionally and electrically independent of the temperature control system. If an error occurs, it performs a regulatory function. With option temperature safety device class 3.3 (chap.

  • Page 70: Setting The Safety Controller

    12.2.2 Setting the safety controller Press the Setpoint setting icon to access the “Setpoint” setting menu from Normal display. “Setpoints” menu. Select the field “Safety controller” to access the settings. • In the field “Mode” select the desired setting “Limit” or “Offset”. •...

  • Page 71: Message And Measures In The State Of Alarm

    12.2.3 Message and measures in the state of alarm The state of alarm is indicated visually in Normal display by the alarm message “Safety controller alarm” and the screen header flashing in red color. If the buzzer is enabled (chap. 11.5) there is an additional audible alert (chap.

  • Page 72: Temperature Safety Device Class 3.1

    Excess temperature Set-point Insufficient temperature Figure 11: Temperature safety device class 3.3 12.3.1 Temperature safety device class 3.1 If you turn the control knob (8) to its end-stop (position 10), the safety de- (8a) vice class 3.1 protects the appliance. If you set the temperature a little above the set-point, it protects the charging material.

  • Page 73: Temperature Safety Device Class 3.2

    Function check: Check the temperature safety device class 3.1 at appropriate intervals for its functionality. It is recom- mended that the authorized operating personnel should perform such a check, e.g., before starting a longer work procedure. 12.3.2 Temperature safety device class 3.2 The safety device class 3.2 is equivalently set to a minimum temperature (9a) the chamber will not fall below.

  • Page 74: User Management

    • All passwords can be changed in the “log out” submenu (chap. 13.3). “Service” authorization level • Authorization level only for BINDER service • Extensive authorization for controller operation and configuration, access to service data • The passwords for “Service”, “Admin” and “User” authorization levels can be changed in the “log out”...
  • Page 75 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 available, recognizable by the open-lock icon in the header. The available controller functions correspond to the user’s authorization level. Password protection activated for all levels: operation without user login is locked If passwords have been assigned for all au- thorization levels, the controller is locked with-...
  • Page 76 Information window To check the authorization level of the user currently logged-in, select in Normal display the arrow far right in the display header. The information window shows date and time, the controller’s free memory space and under “Authorization” the authorization level of the current user. If passwords have been assigned for all authorization levels, a user without login (password entry) has no authorization.

  • Page 77: Log In

    13.2 Log in Path: Main menu > User > Log in Controller with- out 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 78: Log Out

    13.3 Log out Path: Main menu > User > Log out User logoff with “Admin” authorization Controller without a Controller with user logged-in user logged-in User logoff with “User” authorization Controller without a Controller with user logged- logged-in user 13.4 User change If the password function has been deactivated (chap.13.5.2) this function is not available.

  • Page 79: Password Assignment And Password Change

    User selection (example) All selection possibilities are password protected Controller with logged- in user 13.5 Password assignment and password change This function is not available for a user logged-in with “User” authorization. 13.5.1 Password change A logged-in user can change the passwords of his current level and of the next lower level(s). Example: A user with “Admin”...
  • Page 80 Selection of the authorization level Enter desired password. If desired, press the Change (example: view with “Admin” authorization) keyboard icon to access other entry windows. In the “Keyboard switch” window you can select different keyboards to enter uppercase and lowercase letters, digits, and special characters.

  • Page 81: Deleting The Password For An Individual Authorization Level

    13.5.2 Deleting the password for an individual authorization level A user logged-in with “Service” or “Admin” authorization can delete the passwords of his current level and of the next lower level(s). To do this no password is entered during a password change. Path: Main menu >...

  • Page 82: New Password Assignment For "Service" Or "Admin" Authorization Level When The Password Function Was Deactivated

    13.5.3 New password assignment for “service” or “admin” authorization level when the password function was deactivated If the password protection for an authorization level has been deactivated, i.e., no password is assigned, no login for this level is possible. Therefore access to this authorization level is available without login. If the password for the “Service”...

  • Page 83: Activation Code

    13.6 Activation code Certain functions of the controller can be unlocked with a previously generated activation code. The activation code enables access to functions available only in the “Service” authorization level by users without a “Service” authorization. Such functions include e.g., adjustment or extended configurations. The activation code is available in authorization levels.

  • Page 84: General Controller Settings

    General controller settings Most of the general settings can be accessed in the “Settings” submenu, which is available for users with “Service” or “Admin” authorization level. It serves to enter date and time, select the language for the con- troller menus and the desired temperature unit and to configure the controller’s communication functions. 14.1 Selecting the controller’s menu language The MB2 program controller communicates by a menu guide using real words in German, English, French, Spanish, and Italian.
  • Page 85 Or later: Path: Main menu > Settings > Date and time “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 86: Selecting The Temperature Unit

    14.3 Selecting the temperature unit Following start-up of the chamber: Or later: Path: Main menu > Settings > Chamber 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 87: 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 88: Network And Communication

    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. 14.5 Network and communication For these settings at least the “Admin”...

  • Page 89: Ethernet

    14.5.2 Ethernet 14.5.2.1 Configuration Path: Main menu > Settings > Ethernet “Ethernet” submenu. • In the field “IP address assignment” select the desired setting “Automatic (DHCP)” or “Man- ual”. With selection “Manual” you can enter the IP- address, the subnet mask and the standard gateway manually.

  • Page 90: Web Server

    This controller menu serves to configure the web server. Then you can enter the chamber’s IP-address in the Internet. The IP address is available via Ethernet. The BINDER web server Chamber information > opens. Enter the user name and password which have been assigned for the web server in the controller menu.

  • Page 91: E-Mail

    14.5.4 E-Mail As soon as an alarm was triggered, an e-mail is sent to the configured e-mail address. Path: Main menu > Settings > Email E-mail address entry: “Email” submenu. Select the desired e-mail address field and enter the e-mail address. You can use the Keyboard change icon for entry.

  • Page 92: Usb Menu: Data Transfer Via Usb Interface

    14.6 USB menu: Data transfer via USB interface The USB port is located in the instrument box. When you insert a USB-stick, the “USB” menu opens. The USB stick must be formatted with FAT32 and have at least 8GB of memory. Depending on the user’s authorization level, different functions (highlighted in black) are available for the logged-in user.

  • Page 93: General Information

    General information 15.1 Service contact page Path: Main menu > Contact 15.2 Current operating parameters Press the Information icon to access the “Info” menu from Normal display. “Info” menu. Select the desired information. • Select “Program operation” to see information on a currently running program •...

  • Page 94: Event List

    (chap. 16.2) the Event list is cleared. 15.4 Technical chamber information Path: Main menu > Device info Chamber name and setup Versions of CPU, I/O module and safety for BINDER controller Service Information on digital and analog inputs for BINDER and outputs and phase angle outputs...

  • Page 95: Self-Test Function

    You can export them using the controller’s USB interface and send them to BINDER Service (use function “Export service data” to USB stick, chap. 14.6). BINDER Service will evaluate the data using an analyzing tool.
  • Page 96 Alarm message “Self-test active”. “Active alarms” menu. The self-test program is running. The indicated The zero-voltage relay alarm output is not acti- set-points are non-functional. vated with the alarm message “Self-test active”. With enabled buzzer: the buzzer sounds. Press Press the Reset alarm icon to mute the buzzer. the Alarm icon to access the “Active alarms”...

  • Page 97: 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. 16.1 Views Press the Change view icon to access the pen recorder display. 16.1.1 Show and hide legend Show legend Hide legend...

  • Page 98: Show And Hide Specific Indications

    16.1.3 Show and hide specific indications Show indications Hide indications Press the Show indications icon to display the indications “Door open” (B1), “Light Level 1” (B2) and “Light Level 2” (B3). Indications “Door open” (B1), “Light Level 1” (B2) and “Light Level 2”...
  • Page 99 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 100 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 101: Setting The Parameters

    16.2 Setting the parameters This menu allows setting the storage interval, the type of values to be shown and the scaling of the tem- perature charts. Path: Main menu > Settings > Measurement chart “Measurement chart” submenu. • Select the field “Storage interval” and enter the desired storage interval. Confirm entry with Confirm icon.

  • Page 102: Defrosting At Refrigerating Operation

    Defrosting at refrigerating operation BINDER growth chambers with light are very diffusion-proof. To ensure high temperature precision there is no automatic cyclic defrosting device. The DCT™ refrigerating system largely avoids icing of the evapo- ration plates. However, at very low temperatures the moisture in the air can condense on the evaporator plates leading to icing.

  • Page 103: Illumination System

    Illumination system 18.1 Illumination for optimal plant growth The chambers are equipped with day light fluorescent tubes. Optionally available are efficient FLUORA ® growth illumination tubes for optimal plant growth or special Arabidopsis lamps. The fluorescent tubes are built in light cassettes. Daylight tubes Fluora growth lamps...
  • Page 104 Figure 16: Positions of light cassettes KBW 720 This position is only meant for the light cassettes. Due to their connections, shelves cannot be positioned here. You can move the light cassettes to the indicated positions. Plug rear front Figure 17: Arrangement of the fluorescent tubes in the light cassette You will obtain optimum homogeneity by alternately placing the fluorescent tubes of the same type, i.e., opposite arrangement of the inscription: Inscription...

  • Page 105: Illumination Control

    Operation with light cassettes and illumination on: Maximum temperature 60 °C / 140 °F. Operation with light cassettes and illumination off: Do also NOT operate the chamber at tem- peratures >60 °C / 140 °F. Otherwise, the lifetime of the fluorescent tubes will be considera- bly reduced.

  • Page 106: Options

    The BINDER Data Logger is equipped with a keyboard and a large LCD display, alarm functions and a real-time function. Measurement data are recorded in the Data Logger and can be read out after the meas- urement via the RS232 interface of the Data Logger.

  • Page 107: Zero-Voltage Relay Alarm Outputs For Temperature (Option)

    19.5 Zero-voltage relay alarm outputs for temperature (option) The chamber equipment with optional zero-voltage relay outputs for temperature (option) permits the trans- mission of alarms to a central monitoring system. Connection is established via a DIN socket (6) located on the right lateral control panel. Temperature contact Pin 1: Pin Figure 21: Pin configuration of the DIN...

  • Page 108: Object Temperature Display With Flexible Pt 100 Temperature Sensor (Option)

    (sample values) The object temperature data are put out together with the data of the temperature controller and can be documented by the APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software (option, chap. 19.1) developed by BINDER. Technical data of the Pt100 sensor: •...

  • Page 109: Cleaning And Decontamination

    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. We recommend using the neutral cleaning agent Art. No. 1002-0016 for a thorough cleaning.
  • Page 110 NOTICE Danger of corrosion by using unsuitable cleaners. Damage to the chamber. ∅ Do NOT use acidic or chlorine cleaning detergents. ∅ Do NOT use a neutral cleaning agent on other kind of surfaces e.g., the zinc coated hinge parts or the rear chamber wall. For surface protection, perform cleaning as quickly as possible.

  • Page 111: 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 lia- bility by BINDER GmbH. With every decontamination / disinfection method, always use adequate personal safety con- trols.

  • Page 112: 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 113: Replacement Of The Fluorescent Tubes

    With an increased amount of dust in the ambient air, clean the condenser fan (by suction or blowing) several times a year. We recommend taking out a maintenance agreement. Please consult BINDER Service: BINDER telephone hotline: +49 (0) 7462 2005 555...

  • Page 114: 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 ac- cording to the following list. If you cannot clearly identify an error or there is a technical fault, please contact BINDER Service.
  • Page 115 Main power switch turned off. Turn on the main power switch. Log in with the required higher Menu functions not available with authorization or contact BINDER Menu functions not available. current authorization level. service to obtain an activation code (chap. 13.6).
  • Page 116 Fault description Possible cause Required measures Controller (continued) No access to controller Password incorrect. Contact BINDER service. Chart recorder function: meas- New setting of storage rate or Change the storage rate or scal- ured-value memory cleared; in- scaling (minimum and/or maxi- ing ONLY if the previously regis- formation lost.

  • Page 117: Sending The Chamber Back To Binder Gmbh

    21.5 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 au- thorization 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 118: Decommissioning

    (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 cham- ber according to the German national law for electrical and electronic equipment (Elektro- und El- ektronikgerätegesetz, ElektroG from 20 October 2015, BGBl.

  • Page 119: 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 120: 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 ser- vice.  Follow the statutory regulations for appropriate, environmentally friendly disposal.

  • Page 121: 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 122: Technical Data

    23.4 Technical Data Chamber size Exterior dimensions Width, net mm / inch 925 / 36.42 925 / 36.42 1250 / 49.21 Height, gross (incl. castors) mm / inch 1460 / 57.48 1945 / 76.57 1925 / 75.79 Depth, net mm / inch 800 / 31.50 800 / 31.50 890 / 35.04...

  • Page 123: Equipment And Options (Extract)

    23.5 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. Regular equipment...

  • Page 124: Accessories And Spare Parts (Extract)

    Qualification folder 23.6 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 125 Spatial temperature measurement including certificate (27 measuring points) DL300127 Illumination measurement including certificate: 25 measuring points, intensity measurement with documentation of intensity distribution and of qualitative DL310000 spectral distribution For information on components not listed here, please contact BINDER Service. KBW (E6) 10/2021 page 125/139...

  • Page 126: Dimensions Kbw 240

    23.7 Dimensions KBW 240 [mm] KBW (E6) 10/2021 page 126/139...

  • Page 127: Dimensions Kbw 400

    23.8 Dimensions KBW 400 [mm] KBW (E6) 10/2021 page 127/139...

  • Page 128: Dimensions Kbw 720

    23.9 Dimensions KBW 720 [mm] KBW (E6) 10/2021 page 128/139...

  • Page 129: Certificates And Declarations Of Conformity

    Certificates and declarations of conformity 24.1 EU Declaration of Conformity KBW (E6) 10/2021 page 129/139...
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  • Page 132: Certificate For The Gs Mark Of Conformity Of The "Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung E.v." (German Social Accident Insurance) Dguv

    24.2 Certificate for the GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung e.V.“ (German Social Accident Insurance) DGUV KBW (E6) 10/2021 page 132/139...
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  • Page 134: Contamination Clearance Certificate

    Contamination clearance certificate 25.1 For chambers located outside USA and Canada Declaration regarding safety and health Erklärung zur Sicherheit und gesundheitlichen Unbedenklichkeit The German Ordinance on Hazardous Substances (GefStofV), and the regulations regarding safety at the workplace, require that this form be filled out for all products that are returned to us, so that the safety and the health of our employees can be guaranteed Die Sicherheit und Gesundheit unserer Mitarbeiter, die Gefahrstoffverordnung GefStofV und die Vorschriften zur Si- cherheit am Arbeitsplatz machen es erforderlich, dass dieses Formblatt für alle Produkte, die an uns zurückgeschickt...
  • Page 135 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 ___________________________________________________________________________________ KBW (E6) 10/2021 page 135/139...
  • Page 136 We hereby 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 137: 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 num- ber. Please be aware that size specifications, voltage specifications as well as performance specifications are available on the internet at www.binder-world.us...
  • Page 138 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 139 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 con- sequence of incomplete or incorrect information provided by us, and that we will indemnify and hold harmless BINDER Inc.

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