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constant climate chambers with program control.constant climate chamb (155 pages)
Apt.line kbf (e5.2) climatic chamber for constant conditions with program control; apt.line kbf p (e5.2) climatic chamber for constant conditions with program control with ich compliant illumination and adjustable light cassettes (104 pages)
4.3.3 Connection kit for connecting the chamber to the water main ..........31 4.3.4 Safety kit: Hose burst protection device with reflux protection device (available via BINDER INDIVIDUAL customized solutions) ..................32 Electrical connection ......................... 34 Connection of the voltage changer (option for KBF) ................. 35 FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW OF THE MB2 CHAMBER CONTROLLER ....
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Principle of controller entries ......................46 Performance during and after power failures ..................46 Performance when opening the door ....................47 START UP ......................47 Turning on the chamber ........................47 Controller settings upon start up ....................... 47 Turning on/off humidity control ......................48 SET-POINT ENTRY IN “FIXED VALUE”...
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10.6.3 Start time ..........................74 10.6.4 Setpoint entry .......................... 75 10.6.5 Special controller functions via operation lines ............... 75 11. NOTIFICATION AND ALARM FUNCTIONS ............76 11.1 Notification and alarm messages overview ..................76 11.1.1 Notifications ..........................76 11.1.2 Alarm messages ........................77 11.1.3 Messages concerning the humidity system................
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21.1 General information, personnel qualification................... 128 21.2 Maintenance intervals, service ......................128 21.3 Simple troubleshooting ........................129 21.4 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH ................132 22. DISPOSAL......................133 22.1 Disposal of the transport packing ....................133 22.2 Decommissioning ..........................133 22.3 Disposal of the chamber in the Federal Republic of Germany ............
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24. CERTIFICATES AND DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY ......147 24.1 EU Declaration of Conformity for KBF .................... 147 24.2 EU Declaration of Conformity for KMF .................... 150 24.3 Certificate for the GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung e.V.” (German Social Accident Insurance) DGUV ...................
35 U.S.C. § 287(a). Products and services listed on the BINDER website may be sold individually or as part of a combination product. Additional patent applications may also be pending in the U.S.
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. 1.4.3 Pictograms Warning signs Explosive atmosphere Stability hazard Electrical hazard Hot surface...
1.4.4 Word message panel structure Type / cause of hazard. Possible consequences. ∅ Instruction how to avoid the hazard: prohibition Instruction how to avoid the hazard: mandatory action. Observe all other notes and information not necessarily emphasized in the same way, in order to avoid disruptions that could result in direct or indirect injury or property damage.
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Figure 1: Position of labels on the chamber front (KBF-UL and KMF-240V) Figure 2: Position of labels on the chamber rear Keep safety labels complete and legible. Replace safety labels that are no longer legible. Contact BINDER Service for these replacements. KBF / KBF-UL + KMF (E6) 09/2021 page 11/160...
78532 Tuttlingen / Germany www.binder-world.com Figure 3: Type plate (example KBF 240 regular chamber 9020-0322) Indications of the type plate (example) Indication Information BINDER Manufacturer: BINDER GmbH KBF 240 Model designation Constant climate chamber Device name Serial No. 00000000000000 Serial no. of the chamber...
(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.
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The chamber does not dispose of any measures of explosion protection. DANGER Danger of explosion due to introduction of flammable or explosive substances in the chamber. Serious injury or death from burns and / or explosion pressure. ∅ Do NOT introduce any substance into the chamber which is combustible or explosive at working temperature.
Such ingredients include in particular acids and halides. Any corrosive damage caused by such ingredients is excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH. The chamber does not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.
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.
1.10 Residual Risks The unavoidable design features of a chamber, as well as its proper field of application, can also pose risks, even during correct operation. These residual risks include hazards which, despite the inherently safe de- sign, existing technical protective equipment, safety precautions and supplementary protective measures, cannot be ruled out.
• Inappropriate repairs which do not meet the quality standard specified by BINDER • Use of replacement parts other than BINDER original replacement parts • Electrical safety analysis not performed after repairs 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.
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• Examinations The chamber has been inspected by the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung e.V. (DGUV) (Ger- man Social Accident Insurance (DGUV)” (German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV), Testing and Cer- tification Body for Foodstuffs and Packaging Industry in DGUV Test) and bears the GS mark. (Not valid for UL chambers) according to the stand- UL chambers only: The chamber is certified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
1.13 Resistance of the humidity sensor against harmful substances The following list of harmful substances refers only to the humidity sensor and does not include any other materials incorporated in the chamber or prohibited substances in relation to explosion protection. Some gases - especially clean gases - do not have any influence on the humidity sensor.
Humidity control: A resistance humidifying system humidifies the air. For this purpose, use deionized (demineralized) water. The option BINDER Pure Aqua Service allows using the chamber with any degree of water hardness.
Figure 6: Lateral control panels at the sides of the refrigerating / humidity generation module with optional equipment Main power switch DIN socket for additional Pt 100 sensor (available via BINDER INDIVIDUAL customized solutions) DIN socket for analog outputs (option) RS485 interface...
Rear view with water connections (10) (11) (13) (14) Figure 7: Rear view of the chamber with water connections (10) Socket for optional freshwater can (chap. 19.9.1) (11) Power cable (12) not used (13) Freshwater connection “IN” with screw thread ¾’’ for hose ½“, with union nut (14) Wastewater connection “OUT”...
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.
• If the steam humidifying system has NOT been emptied: +3 °C / 37.4 °F to +60 °C / 140 °F. • After BINDER Service has emptied the steam humidifying system: -10 °C / 14 °F to +60 °C / 140 °F.
37.4 °F with filled steam humidifying system. Damage to the chamber. Contact BINDER Service before any storage below +3 °C / 37.4 °F. Permissible ambient humidity: max. 70 % r.h., non-condensing. After extensive operation at humidity levels > 70% r.h., condensation from excessive humidity can lead to corrosion during storage.
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Ambient conditions • Permissible ambient temperature range during operation: +18 °C / 64.4 °F to +32 °C / 89.6 °F. At ele- vated ambient temperature values, fluctuations in temperature can occur. The ambient temperature should not be substantially higher than the indicated ambient tem- perature of +22 °C +/- 3 °C / 71.6 °F +/- 5.4 °F to which the specified technical data relate.
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 8: Spacer for wall distance Figure 9: Chamber rear with mounted spacers Wastewater connection Fasten the wastewater hose to the wastewater connection “OUT”...
1 µS/cm (ultrapure water), may cause acid corrosion due to its low pH). • Water treated by the optional water treatment system BINDER Pure Aqua Service (disposable system). A reusable measuring equipment to assess the water quality is included (chap. 19.10).
4.3.2 Manual freshwater supply via external freshwater can (option) If no house water connection with suitable water is available, you can manually supply water by filling a freshwater can (option, volume: 20 liters / 0.71 cu.ft. You can attach the freshwater can on the rear of the chamber or place it next to the chamber (chap.
4.3.4 Safety kit: Hose burst protection device with reflux protection device (available via BINDER INDIVIDUAL customized solutions) A safety kit with a reflux protection device is available for protection of the drinking water system, and against flooding caused by burst water hoses.
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Figure 11: Assembly of the safety kit (hose burst protection and reflux protection devices) Release of the reflux protection device: In case the hose burst protection device interrupts the water supply, first find the reason and remove it as necessary. Close the water tap. Release the valve by a half left-turn of the upper knurled part. You can hear the release of the valve as a clicking noise.
• 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);...
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. Remark when operating the chamber with a power frequency of 60 Hz: When connected to a power supply 1N~ with a frequency of 60 Hz, a leakage current of more than 3.5 mAmp is possible.
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Carrying handle Pilot lamp (green) Power switch Connection socket for KBF Power cable Figure 12: Voltage changer (front) To establish the electrical connection of the constant climate chamber with the voltage changer, proceed in the following order: 1. Connect the power cable of the constant climate chamber to the connection socket (D) of the voltage changer 2.
You can enter values or programs directly at the controller or use the APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software (option) spe- cially developed by BINDER. Operating mode Temperature values...
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 15: Operating functions of the MB2 controller in normal display (example values)
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.
Controller icons overview Navigation icons in Normal display Icon Signification Function Access from Normal display to the main menu Main menu Alarm Access from Normal display to the list of active alarms Access from Normal display to the event list Event list Access from Normal display to the setpoint entry menu: set- Setpoint setting...
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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 indications Show indication “Door open” (B2) Hide indications Hide indication “Door open” (B2) Pause chart recorder and change to history display. Data recording History display continues.
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 and no humidification or dehu- midification. The fan is off. The chamber approximates ambient values. You can activate and deactivate this operating mode with the “Idle mode”...
Controller menu structure Use the navigation icons in the screen footer in Normal display to access the desired controller functions. 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”...
• 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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Set-point entry in “Fixed value” operating mode In Fixed value operating mode, you can enter a temperature set-point, a humidity set-point, the fan speed, and the switching-state of special controller functions. All settings made in Fixed value operating mode remain valid until the next manual change. They are saved also when turning off the chamber or in case of toggling to Idle Mode or Program Mode.
Set-point entry for temperature, humidity, and fan speed through the “Set- points” menu Press the Setpoint setting icon to access the “Setpoints” 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. KBF / KBF-UL setting range: -5 °C up to 70 °C, KMF setting range: -15 °C up to 100 °C.
Direct setpoint entry for temperature and humidity via Normal display Alternatively you can also enter the setpoints directly via Normal display. Normal display. Select the setpoint you want Example: “Temperature” entry menu. Enter the to change. desired setpoint and confirm entry with Confirm icon.
The operation lines count from right to left. Example: Activated operation line “Humidity off” = 000000000000000 Deactivated operation line “Humidity off” = 000000000000000 Timer program: stopwatch function During an entered duration the controller constantly equilibrates to the setpoints entered in Fixed value operation mode (temperature, humidity, fan speed, configuration of the operation lines).
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.
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, a humidity set-point, the fan speed, sec- tion duration, type of temperature and humidity transition (ramp or step) and the tolerance range.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 in- serted (example: section 2) and press the...
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...
9.7.2 Set-point ramp and set-point step You can define the type of temperature and humidity transitions for each individual program section. “Ramp” mode: Gradual changes of temperature and humidity The set-point of a given program section functions as the section’s start temperature. During the section’s duration, the set-point gradually passes to the set-point of the subsequent program section.
Section view, showing the temperature tolerance band • 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.
9.7.7 Saving the time program Section view. Program view. After the all desired values of the program Press the Confirm icon to take over the pro- section have been configured, press the Con- gramming. firm icon to take over the programming. The controller changes to the Normal display.
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”...
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”...
10.4 Program editor: program management Path: Main menu > Programs > Week program “Week program” menu: Program view (example: program 1). overview of the existing programs. If a new program has been created, there is Select an existing program (example: pro- just one program section.
To add a new section, select “Create new Program view. section” and press the Confirm icon. With a new section no weekday is specified. There- The program view opens. fore, the section is first marked in red and cannot be saved.
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) ...
10.5.1 Add a new program section Section editor: “Edit section” menu. Program view. With a new section no weekday is specified. There- Select “Create new section” and press the fore, the section is first marked in red and cannot be Confirm icon.
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”...
“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 Section view. at the same time.
10.6.4 Setpoint entry • Select the field “Temperature” and enter the desired temperature setpoint. KBF / KBF-UL setting range: -5 °C up to 70 °C, KMF setting range: -15 °C up to 100 °C. Confirm entry with Confirm icon. The controller returns to the section view. •...
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.
11.1.3 Messages concerning the humidity system Start after condition Condition and measures Message occurred The humidity module is defective. Contact BINDER ser- “Humidity system” immediately vice The humidity module cannot fill up. In case of freshwater supply via water pipe: The water tap is closed, or the chamber is defective (e.g.
When operating the chamber without water connection, turn off humidity control in the “set- points” menu (chap. 6.3) in order to avoid humidity alarms. 11.2 State of alarm 1. Visual indications in Normal display: alarm message, screen header flashing in red color 2.
Pressing the Reset alarm icon mutes the buzzer for all active alarms. The icon then disappears. • Acknowledging while the alarm condition persists: Only the buzzer turns off. The visual alarm indication remains on the controller display. The alarm remains in the list of active alarms. When the alarm condition has ended, the visual alarm indication is automatically cleared.
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. 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).
12.2.1 Safety controller modes You can select between “Limit (absolute)” and “Offset (relative)” safety controller mode • Limit: Absolute maximum permitted temperature value This setting offers high safety as a defined temperature limit will not be exceeded. It is important to adapt the safety controller set-point after each modification of the temperature set-point.
Regularly check the safety controller setting for set-point type “Limit” or “Offset” • in Fixed value operating mode according to the entered set-point temperature value • in program mode according to the highest temperature value of the selected temperature program Set the safety controller set-point by approx.
12.3 Temperature safety device class 3.3 (option) With the option over/under temperature protective device (temperature safety device class 3.3 acc. to DIN 12880:2007) the chamber is equipped with two additional safety devices (class 3.1 and class 3.2). The combination of the safety devices is regarded as a safety device class 3.3. The temperature safety device, class 3.3, serves to protect the constant climate chamber, its environment and the contents from exceeding the maximum permissible temperature.
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 loading material. If the safety device class 3.1 has taken over control, identifiable by the red alarm lamp (8a) lighting up, the message “Temp.
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. This protection against prohibited low tem- peratures can, for example, serve to protect sensitive cultures from cooling down too much.
• 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”...
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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 authori- zation levels, the controller is locked without reg-...
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Information window To check the authorization level of the user currently logged-in, select in Normal display the arrow far right in the display header. The information window shows date and time, the controller’s free memory space and under “Authorization” the authorization level of the current user. If passwords have been assigned for all authorization levels, a user without login (password entry) has no authorization.
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.
13.3 Log out Path: Main menu > User > Log out User logoff with “Admin” authorization Controller Controller with without a user logged-in user logged-in User logoff with “User” authorization Controller Controller with without a user logged-in user logged-in 13.4 User change If the password function has been deactivated (chap.13.5.2) this function is not available.
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”...
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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.
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 >...
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”...
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.
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.
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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”...
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...
• 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.
14.5 Network and communication For these settings at least the “Admin” authorization level is required. 14.5.1 Serial interfaces The chamber is optionally equipped with a serial RS485 interface. This menu allows to configure the communication parameters of the RS485 interface. The device address is required to recognize chambers with this interface type in a network, e.g.
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.
Internet. The IP address is available via Chamber information > Ethernet. The BINDER web server opens. Enter the user name and password which have been assigned for the web server in the controller menu. This enables online access to the controller display, to see e.g., the event list or error messages. In this view no settings can be changed.
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.
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.
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. •...
(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...
The results of the self-test are stored in the service recorder of the controller. 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.
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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 the Reset alarm icon to mute the buzzer. Press the Alarm icon to access the “Active alarms”...
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...
16.1.3 Show and hide specific indications Show indications Hide indications Press the Show indications icon to display the indication “Door open” (B2). Indication “Door open” displayed. 16.1.4 History display History display Press the History display icon to change to the history display. History display.
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History display: Curve selection Curve selection Press the Curve selection icon to access the “Curve selection” submenu. “Curve selection” submenu. Select the curves to be displayed by checking the checkbox of the corresponding parameter. Press the Confirm icon History display: Search the required instant Search Press the Search icon to access the “Search”...
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History display: Zoom function Zoom Press the Zoom icon to access the “Zoom” submenu. “Zoom” submenu. Select the zoom factor and press the Confirm icon History display: Show and hide scroll buttons to scroll to an instant Show scroll buttons Hide scroll buttons Press the Show scroll buttons icon to access the “Page selection”...
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 and humidity 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.
Humidification / dehumidification system The chamber is equipped with a capacitive humidity sensor. This results in a control accuracy of up to +/- 3 % r.h. of the set point. The temperature-humidity diagrams (Figure 19) show the possible working ranges for humidity.
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Heat emission of electrical devices connected inside the chamber may modify the tempera- ture and humidity range. The chambers are equipped with a door heating system to prevent condensation in the door area. If the set points for temperature or humidity are outside the optimum range, condensation can arise in the door area.
• Water intake temperature NOT below +5 °C / 41 °F and not exceeding 40 °C / 104 °F. BINDER GmbH is NOT responsible for the water quality provided by the customer. Any problems and malfunctions that might arise following use of water of deviating quality is excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH.
Defrosting at refrigerating operation BINDER constant climate chambers 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.
APT-COM™ 4 Basic Edition is included with the chamber. APT-COM™ 4 is available for download on the BINDER website. Upon registering the chamber, you will receive a license key with which you can activate the functionality of the Basic Edition for your downloaded version.
BINDER Data Loggers are equipped with a keyboard and a large LCD display, alarm functions and a real- time function. Measurement data are recorded in the Data Logger and can be read out after the measure- ment via the RS232 interface of the Data Logger.
19.5 Zero-voltage relay alarm outputs for temperature and humidity (option) The chamber equipment with optional zero-voltage relay outputs for temperature and humidity (option) permits the transmission of alarms to a central monitoring system. Connection is established via a DIN socket (6) located on the right lateral control panel. Figure 21: Pin configuration of the DIN socket (6) Temperature contact Humidity contact...
(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: •...
19.7.1 Mounting the freshwater can Fixing (if required) Hang the can with its holding device on its 4 carriers. You can install it either at the left or the right side. Cable connection (15) Freshwater hose connection (16) Figure 23: Freshwater can (option) Cable connections Connect the plug of the cable to the socket (10) at the rear of the chamber.
Hose connections Plug the freshwater hose into the hose connection (16) above the freshwater can and secure it with a hose clamp. You can use a part of the standard supplied water hose. Screw the hose nozzle (brass) to the free edge of the hose and screw it directly onto the freshwater connection “IN”...
In case of soiling / contamination of the interior, conduct the wastewater to the wastewater connection or use the wastewater can. BINDER GmbH is NOT responsible for the water quality at the user’s site, especially when reusing wastewater. Any problems and malfunctions that might arise following use of wastewater are excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH.
19.8 BINDER Pure Aqua Service (option) The optional BINDER water treatment system (disposable system) is available to treat tap water. The life- time depends on water quality and the amount of treated water used. The measuring equipment to assess the water quality is reusable.
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Do not use cleaning agents that may cause a hazard due to reaction with components of the device or the loading 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.
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.
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.
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.
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(chap. 4.4). Chamber without function. Check chamber fuse and replace it Chamber fuse has responded. if appropriate. If it responds again, contact BINDER service. Controller defective. Nominal temperature exceeded Contact BINDER service. by 10° due to chamber failure. Over temperature protective de- vice (class 1) responds.
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Humidity fluctuation, together with temperature fluctuation Select cooler place of installation > 1 °C with a set-point approx. Place of installation too hot. or contact BINDER service. 3 °C above ambient tempera- ture. Capillary tube blocked Contact BINDER service. Not enough refrigerant.
21.4 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.
(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.
Elektronikgerätegesetz, ElektroG from 20 October 2015, BGBl. I p. 1739). Instruct BINDER Service to dispose of the device. The general terms of payment and delivery of BINDER GmbH apply, which were valid at the time of purchasing the cham- ber.
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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.
(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.
Do NOT place samples outside this usable volume. Do NOT load this volume by more than half to enable sufficient airflow inside the chamber. Do NOT divide the usable volume into separate parts with large area samples. Do NOT place samples too close to each other in order to permit circulation between them and thus obtain a homogenous distribution of temperature and humidity.
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+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. All indications are average values, typical for chambers produced in series. We reserve the right to change technical specifications at any time.
23.5 KMF technical data Chamber size Exterior dimensions Width, net mm / inch 880 / 34.65 925 / 36.42 1250 / 49.21 Height, gross (incl. feet/castors) mm / inch 1050 / 41.34 1460 / 57.48 1925 / 75.79 Depth, net mm / inch 650 / 25.59 800 / 31.50 890 / 35.04 Depth, gross (including door handle, I-triangle, con-...
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+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. All indications are average values, typical for chambers produced in series. We reserve the right to change technical specifications at any time.
Communication interface RS485 BINDER Data Logger kit for temperature / humidity: TH 70 for KBF / KBF-UL / TH 100 for KMF (chamber values) or TH 70/70 for KBF / KBF-UL / TH 100/70 for KMF (chamber and ambient values) External freshwater and wastewater cans (20 liters / 0.71 cu.ft.
23.7 Accessories and spare parts (extract) BINDER GmbH is responsible for the safety features of the chamber only, provided skilled electricians or qualified personnel authorized by BINDER perform all maintenance and repair, and if components relating to chamber safety are replaced in the event of failure with original spare parts.
24.3 Certificate for the GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung e.V.” (German Social Accident Insurance) DGUV KBF / KBF-UL + KMF (E6) 09/2021 page 153/160...
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...
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Kind of transport / transporter / Transportweg/Spediteur: Transport by (means and name of transport company, etc.) Versendung durch (Name Spediteur o.ä.) ___________________________________________________________________________________ Date of dispatch to BINDER GmbH / Tag der Absendung an BINDER GmbH ___________________________________________________________________________________ KBF / KBF-UL + KMF (E6) 09/2021 page 156/160...
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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...
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...
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Customer (End User) Decontamination Declaration Health and Hazard Safety declaration To protect the health of our employees and the safety at the workplace, we require that this form is 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.
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4.5 Shipping laws and regulations have not been violated. I hereby commit and guarantee that we will indemnify BINDER Inc. for all damages that are a con- sequence of incomplete or incorrect information provided by us, and that we will indemnify and hold harmless BINDER Inc.
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