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)
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)
4.6.3 Connection kit for connecting the chamber to the water main ..........38 4.6.4 Safety kit: Hose burst protection device with reflux protection device (available via BINDER INDIVIDUAL customized solutions) ..................38 Electrical connection ......................... 40 FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW OF THE MB2 CHAMBER CONTROLLER ....41 Operating functions in normal display ....................
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Controller menu structure ........................47 5.5.1 Main menu ..........................48 5.5.2 “Settings” submenu ......................... 49 5.5.3 “Service” submenu ........................49 Principle of controller entries ......................50 Performance during and after power failures ..................50 Performance when opening the door ....................51 START UP ......................
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11.6 Value entry for a program section ..................... 78 11.6.1 Set-point ramp and set-point step modes ................78 11.6.2 Weekday ..........................79 11.6.3 Start time ..........................79 11.6.4 Setpoint entry .......................... 80 11.6.5 Special controller functions ..................... 80 12. NOTIFICATION AND ALARM FUNCTIONS ............81 12.1 Notification and alarm messages overview ..................
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23.1 General information, personnel qualification................... 134 23.2 Maintenance intervals, service ......................134 23.3 Simple troubleshooting ........................135 23.4 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH ................138 24. DISPOSAL......................139 24.1 Disposal of the transport packing ....................139 24.2 Decommissioning ..........................139 24.3 Disposal of the chamber in the Federal Republic of Germany ............
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25.4 KBF / KBF-UL Technical Data ......................143 25.5 KBF PRO Technical Data ....................... 146 25.6 Equipment and options (extract) ..................... 148 25.7 Accessories and spare parts (extract) .................... 149 25.8 Dimensions............................151 26. CERTIFICATES AND DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY ......157 26.1 EU Declaration of Conformity for KBF ....................
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.
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.
Observe the prescribed freshwater quality (next to water inlet on the rear of the chamber; on the optional freshwater can) Information QR-Code and URL to contact the BINDER Support Center KBF / KBF-UL / KBF PRO (E7) 01/2025 Seite 10/172...
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Figure 1: Position of labels on the chamber front 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 / KBF PRO (E7) 01/2025 Seite 11/172...
Made in Germany Figure 4: Type plate (example KBF 260-UL regular chamber 9020-0495) Indications of the type plate (example) Indication Information BINDER Manufacturer: BINDER GmbH KBF 260 Model designation Constant climate chamber Device name Serial No. 00000000000000 Serial no. of the chamber...
Indication Information Max. operating pressure 11 bar Max operating pressure in the refrigerating system R600A – 0,095 kg Refrigerant type and filling weight Contains hydrocarbon gases Information on hydrocarbon gases Intended for use in commercial, industrial, or institutional Unit intended for commercial, Industrial, occupancies as defined in the Safety Standard for Refriger- institutional use acc.
(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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∅ DO NOT continue to operate the chamber if the alarm message “Humidity system” ap- pears. ∅ DO NOT acknowledge the “Humidity system” alarm message. Turn off the chamber when the alarm message “Humidity system” appears and contact BINDER service. KBF / KBF-UL / KBF PRO (E7) 01/2025 Seite 15/172...
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.
• Continued operation of the chamber during an obvious malfunction • Insertion of objects, particularly metallic objects, in louvers or other openings or slots on the chamber • Human error (e.g. insufficient experience, qualification, stress, exhaustion, laziness) To prevent these and other risks from incorrect operation, the operator shall issue operating instructions. Standard operating procedures (SOPs) are recommended.
• Absence of a plausibility check to rule out erroneous inscription of electrical components • Performance of repair work by untrained/insufficiently qualified personnel • Inappropriate repairs which do not meet the quality standard specified by BINDER • Use of replacement parts other than BINDER original replacement parts •...
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• Non-ionizing radiation Non-ionizing radiation is not intentionally produced, but released only for technical reasons by electrical equipment (e.g. electric motors, power cables, solenoids). The machine has no permanent magnets. If persons with active implants (e.g. pacemakers, defibrillators) keep a safe distance (distance of field source to implant) of 30 cm, an influence of these implants can be excluded with high probability.
1.14 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. Water supply for humidification Several possibilities of water supply are available.
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COM™ 4 Multi Management Software (accessory, chap. 21.1). The chamber comes equipped with an Ethernet serial interface for computer communication. In addition, the BINDER APT-COM™ 4 Multi Man- agement Software permits networking up to 100 chambers and connecting them to a PC for controlling and programming, as well as recording and representing temperature and humidity data.
2.2 Triangular instrument panel (chamber sizes 130, 260) 5,7" controller display with touchscreen USB interface Pilot lamp Figure 7: Triangular instrument panel with MB2 program controller and USB interface 2.3 Signal triangle (chamber sizes 470, 720, 1060, 1600) Figure 8: Display of the signal triangle (operation without any problems) The signal triangle with light-up status display provides a visual display of chamber status through light in different colors on the sides of the triangle •...
Ergonomically adjustable control terminal (chamber sizes 470, 720, 1060, 1600) Figure 9: Control terminal with MB2 program controller and USB interface The control terminal is adjustable in different angles so that operation is always ergonomic for people of different sizes and enables the optimal operating angle for chamber settings and control. KBF / KBF-UL / KBF PRO (E7) 01/2025 Seite 26/172...
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Positioning The control terminal can be securely fixed in three positions using a locking mechanism: Vertical position, suitable for smaller people and recom- mended when not in use / transport 30° position, suitable for medium-sized people 60° position, suitable for tall people Repositioning to the starting position Fold the control terminal up to 90°.
2.5 Control panel on the chamber rear Figure 10: Control panel with connections on the chamber rear, with optional equipment Connector for analog outputs (option) Connector for zero-voltage relay alarm output (option) Connector for compressed air dryer (option) Power connection: IEC power connector C20 Data Bus to connect ICH Q1B light module or CO control module (accessories) Ethernet interface...
Rear view with water connections (IN) (OUT) Figure 11: Rear view of the chamber with water connections Socket for optional freshwater can (chap. 21.6.1) (IN) Freshwater connection “IN” with screw thread ¾’’ for hose ½“, with union nut (OUT) Wastewater connection “OUT” with hose olive for hose ½“ KBF / KBF-UL / KBF PRO (E7) 01/2025 Seite 29/172...
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.
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 (from size 260 on) 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 12: Spacer for wall distance Figure 13: Chamber rear with mounted spacers Mounting the flexible tilt protection kit (chambers sizes 130 and 470)
Mounting on wall side • Fix two of the supplied tilt protection holders in the appropriate distance, each with two screws Ø 6mm suitable for the wall (c) Connection with the securing straps • On each side, thread one of the supplied securing straps through the provided slots of a device side and a wall side tilt protection holder Figure 14: Rear chamber (KBF 470) and mounting the flexible tilt protection kit Racks with U-rails or with telescopic rails (accessory)
Figure 15: Condensate collection pan Installation of the condensate collection pan Hang the condensate collection pan on the chamber rear and guide the hose through the latch of the holder. Figure 16: KBF 130 with mounted condensate collection pan (detail) Wastewater connection (KBF / KBF-UL from size 260 on, KBF PRO) 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. 21.7).
Then slowly open the water tap. 4.6.4 Safety kit: Hose burst protection device with reflux protection device (available via BINDER INDIVIDUAL customized solutions) A safety kit with a hose burst protection device and 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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We recommend connecting the hose as the last step in order to avoid twisting it while screwing on the safety kit. Open the water tap slowly in order to avoid actuating the hose burst protection device. Figure 17: Assembly of the connection kit (hose burst protection device with reflux protection device) Release of the reflux protection device: In case the burst protection device has interrupted the water supply, first find the reason and remove it as necessary.
• Only use original connection cables from BINDER according to the above specification. KBF-UL: Use only a UL Listed Power supply cord (UL category ELBZ), SJT 3x14 AWG (2.08 mm²);...
The MB2 program controller permits programming temperature and humidity cycles, and specifying the 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 (accessory) specially 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 19: 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. Normal display (actual values / setpoint values) Program display (example: time program) Chart recorder display...
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- point entry for Fixed value operation, turning on/off humidity 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 indication “Door open” (B2) Hide indications 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. 14.1). 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, 10, 11)
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 running the disinfection program once or twice 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, KBF PRO setting range: -20 °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.
Use the “Setpoints” menu to configure the controller functions. “Setpoints” menu. “Functions on/off” entry menu with options. Select the field “Functions on/off”. Mark / unmark the checkbox to activate / deacti- vate the desired function and press the Confirm icon Activated controller function: switching status “1”...
• In the field “Program type” select “Timer program”. • Select the field “Program duration” and enter the desired program duration. Press the Confirm icon. • Select the field “Program start” and enter the desired start time of the program in the “Program start” entry menu.
Please refer to the operating instructions art. no. 7001-0577 for the ICH-Q1B Light Mod- ule. Note for chambers with the BINDER LED Plant Light Module accessory: The light cas- settes must be removed from the chamber before hot air disinfection is carried out.
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. Hot-air disinfection is always program 1. 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.
10.1.1 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. 10.2 Stopping a running time program 10.2.1 Pausing a running time program Press the Program pause icon to interrupt the program.
10.4 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.
10.6 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) ...
10.6.1 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. 10.6.2 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...
10.7 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...
10.7.2 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.
Use the “Setpoints” menu to configure the controller functions. Section view. “Functions on/off” entry menu with options. 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.
10.7.5 Tolerance range You can specify a temperature and humidity program tolerance range for each program section with differ- ent values for the tolerance minimum and maximum. When the actual value exceeds the given threshold, the program is paused. This is indicated on the display (see below). When the actual temperature is situated again within the entered tolerance limits, the program automatically continues.
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. •...
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 11.1 Starting an existing week program In Normal display press the Program start icon to access the “Program start”...
11.3 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”...
11.4 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.
11.5 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) ...
11.5.1 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. 11.6.2 Weekday In the field “Weekday” select the desired weekday. With “Daily” selected, this section will run every day Section view. at the same time.
11.6.4 Setpoint entry • Select the field “Temperature” and enter the desired temperature setpoint. KBF / KBF-UL setting range: -5 °C up to 70 °C, KBF PRO setting range: -20 °C up to 100 °C. Confirm entry with Confirm icon. The controller returns to the section view. •...
Notification and alarm functions 12.1 Notification and alarm messages overview 12.1.1 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.
Start after condition Condition and measures Message occurred The humidity module is defective. Take the chamber out of service and contact BINDER service. “Humidity system” immediately The alarm message must NOT be acknowledged! The humidity module cannot fill up. In case of freshwater supply via water pipe: The water tap is closed, or the chamber is defective “Freshwater...
The humidity module cannot empty the condensate tank. Wastewater tube obstructed. Check the length and “Wastewater” immediately location of the wastewater tube. If appropriate contact BINDER service. “Evap. outlet sen- KBF: Sensor at the compressor outlet is defective immediately sor”...
12.3 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. •...
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. KBF / KBF-UL / KBF PRO (E7) 01/2025...
13.2 Overtemperature safety controller class 2 / 3.3 The chambers are regularly equipped with an adjustable electronic safety controller. It serves to protect the chamber, its environment and the contents against exceeding the maximum permissible temperature. Please observe the regulations applicable to your country (for Germany: DGUV guidelines 213-850 on safe working in laboratories, issued by the employers’...
• Undertemperature safety controller class 3.2 (undertemperature protection) The class 3.2 safety controller ensures that a minimum temperature value is not fallen below. If the current temperature is below the selected trigger value, the safety controller switches off the refrigerating system.
13.2.2 Safety controller modes You can set the safety controller mode to “Limit” or “Offset”. • Limit: Effective for class 2 / 3.1 overtemperature protection Limit value, 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.
• In the field “Mode” select the desired setting “Limit” or “Offset”. 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. Regularly check the safety controller setting for set-point type “Limit”...
13.3.1 Setting the safety controller value for undertemperature protection with safety con- troller mode “Limit” Path: Main menu > Settings > Various Submenu “Various”. • Select the field “Limit (low)” and enter the desired safety controller limit value for undertemperature. Confirm entry with Confirm icon.
• All passwords can be changed in the “log out” submenu (chap. 14.3). “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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As soon as a password has been assigned for an authorization level, the access to this level and the related controller functions are only available after log-in with the appropriate password. If for an authorization level no password is assigned, the related controller functions of this level are avail- able for every user without login.
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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.
14.2 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.
14.3 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 14.4 User change If the password function has been deactivated (chap.14.5.2) this function is not available.
User selection (example) All selection possibilities are password protected Controller with logged- in user 14.5 Password assignment and password change This function is not available for a user logged-in with “User” authorization. 14.5.1 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.
14.5.2 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 >...
14.5.3 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”...
14.6 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. 15.1 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”...
15.3 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.
15.5 Network and communication For these settings at least the “Admin” authorization level is required. 15.5.1 Ethernet 15.5.1.1 Configuration Path: Main menu > Settings > Ethernet “Ethernet” submenu. • In the field “IP address assignment” select the desired setting “Automatic (DHCP)” or “Man- ual”.
15.5.1.2 Display of MAC address Path: Main menu > Device info > Ethernet “Ethernet” submenu (example). 15.5.2 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”...
• In the field “Authentication” select the desired setting “None” or “SMTP auth“. With the setting “SMTP auth”, you can enter a password under “Email password”. • Select the field “Email user name” and enter the desired user name. Confirm entry with Confirm icon. •...
Function Explanation Import configuration and programs Import configuration and timer / time / week programs Export configuration and programs Export configuration and timer / time / week programs Import programs Import timer / time / week programs Export service data Export service data (including self-test data, chap.
(chap. 17.2) the Event list is cleared. 16.4 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. 15.6). 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. 17.1 Views Press the Change view icon to access the pen recorder display. 17.1.1 Show and hide legend Show legend Hide legend...
17.1.3 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. 17.1.4 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”...
17.2 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 (with options) •...
Humidification / dehumidification system The chamber is equipped with a capacitive humidity sensor. This results in a control accuracy of up to +/- 3,5 % r.h. of the set point. The temperature-humidity diagrams (Figure 20) 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.
For error indications concerning water supply and humidity system, see chap. 12.1.3 and 23.3. 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 refrigerating system largely avoids icing of the evaporator.
In case of heavy condensation, check tightness of the door gasket. After one- or two-days operation at a set-point < 0 °C / 32 °F a thin ice layer can cover the inner chamber door and the front margins of the inner chamber. The amount depends of the ambient temperature and humidity.
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.
The connection is realized as a socket (I) in the control panel on the chamber rear as follows: ANALOG OUTPUT 4-20 mA DC PIN 1: Temperature – PIN 2: Temperature + PIN 3: Humidity – PIN 4: Humidity + Temperature range: -30 °C / -22 °F to +120 °C / 248 °F Humidity range: 0 % r.h.
The alarm message on the controller display remains displayed during transmission of an alarm via the zero-voltage relay outputs. As soon as the cause of the alarm is rectified, or the alarm message has been reset, the alarm transmission via the zero-voltage relay outputs is reset together with the alarm message on the controller display.
The object temperature data are put out together with the data of the temperature / humidity controller and can be documented by the APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software (option, chap. 21.1) developed by BINDER. 21.5.1 Activating/deactivating object temperature control The controller function “Object temp. control” serves to activate this function in Fixed value operation (chap.
Path: Main menu > Settings > Various Submenu “Various” with object temperature control option and the setting parameters • Select the field “Obj. contr. sensitiv.” and enter the desired sensitivity value. Setting range: 1% up to 100%. Confirm entry with the Confirm icon. 21.5.3 Setting the maximum deviation The purpose of setting the maximum deviation is to ensure that the interior of the chamber or the load does not become too hot due to the ambient interior temperature while the set-point temperature inside the load...
21.6 External freshwater and wastewater cans (accessories) If no suitable in-house water connection is available, you can manually supply water by filling the optional external freshwater can. There is an additional external water can for the wastewater. Volume: 20 liters / 0.71 cu.ft.
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KBF / KBF-UL / KBF PRO Figure 24: Connection diagram of the cans to the constant climate chamber (R) (Q1) (Q2) (P) Front and connections Rear view with magnets Figure 25: Pump box (R) Cable connection to the floating switch (P) Cable connection to the socket(O) on the rear chamber wall (Q1) Hose connection (Q1) for freshwater from the freshwater can (Q2) Hose connection (Q2) for freshwater to the chamber...
21.6.1 Connections of the freshwater can and the pump box Hose connections from the freshwater can to the pump box Connect the fresh water hose to the hose connection (Q) on top of the fresh water can and secure it with a hose clamp.
Hose connection from the pump box to the constant climate chamber Plug the freshwater hose on the hose connection (Q2) on the right side of the pump box and secure it with a hose clamp. You can use a section 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 con- nection “IN”...
21.7 BINDER Pure Aqua Service (accessory) 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. 4.7). Chamber without function. Check chamber fuse and replace Chamber fuse has responded. it if appropriate. If it responds again, contact BINDER service. Controller defective. Nominal temperature exceeded by Contact BINDER service. 10° due to chamber failure. Over temperature protective device (class 1) responds.
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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. 14.6).
23.4 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.
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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.
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.
(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.
25.3 Definition of usable volume The usable volume illustrated below is calculated as follows: A, B, C = internal dimensions (W, H, D) a, b, c = distance to wall a = 0.1*A b = 0.1*B c = 0.1*C = (A - 2 * a) * (B - 2 * b) * (C - 2 * c) Figure 29: Determination of the useable volume The technical data refers to the defined usable volume.
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+22 °C +/- 3°C / 71.6 °F +/- 5.4 °F and a power supply voltage fluctuation of +/-10%. Specification of the sound pressure level +/- 1 dB(A). Technical data is determined in accordance to BINDER Factory Standard Part 2:2015 and DIN 12880:2007.
Refrigerating performance decreases while operating the chamber at temperatures < 0 °C / 32 °F due to icing of the evaporators. For this reason, defrost the chamber regularly, e.g. once a week. Bringing a source of humidity into the inner chamber will affect the minimum humidity specifi- cation and may affect the humidity accuracy.
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+22 °C +/- 3°C / 71.6 °F +/- 5.4 °F and a power supply voltage fluctuation of +/-10%. Specification of the sound pressure level +/- 1 dB(A). Technical data is determined in accordance to BINDER Factory Standard Part 2:2015 and DIN 12880:2007.
25.6 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...
25.7 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.
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(18 measuring points temperature, 1 measuring point humidity) Spatial temperature and humidity measurement including certificate DL300327 (27 measuring points temperature, 1 measuring point humidity) For information on components not listed here, please contact BINDER Service. KBF / KBF-UL / KBF PRO (E7) 01/2025 Seite 150/172...
26.5 Certificate for the GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Un- fallversicherung e.V.“ (German Social Accident Insurance) DGUV KBF / KBF-UL / KBF PRO (E7) 01/2025 Seite 165/172...
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Contamination clearance certificate 27.1 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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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 / KBF PRO (E7) 01/2025 Seite 168/172...
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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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