Operating Manual

APT.line™ KBF (E5.2)

Climatic chamber for constant conditions
with program control
Model Art. No.
KBF 115 (E5.2) 9020-0139, 9120-0139
KBF 115-UL (E5.2) 9020-0184, 9120-0184
KBF 240 (E5.2) 9020-0150, 9120-0150
KBF 240-UL (E5.2) 9020-0176, 9120-0176
KBF 720 (E5.2) 9020-0108 9120-0108
KBF 720-UL (E5.2) 9020-0168, 9120-0168

APT.line™ KBF P (E5.2)

Climatic chamber for constant conditions
with program control
with ICH compliant illumination and adjustable light cassettes
Model Art. No.
KBF P 240 (E5.2) 9020-0160, 9120-0160
KBF P 240-UL (E5.2) 9020-0106, 9120-0106
KBF P 720 (E5.2) 9020-0143, 9120-0143
KBF P 720-UL (E5.2) 9020-0169, 9120-0169

BINDER GmbH
Address Post office box 102
D-78502 Tuttlingen
Tel. +49 7462 2005 0
Fax +49 7462 2005 100
Internet http://www.binder-world.com
E-mail info@binder-world.com
Service Hotline +49 7462 2005 555
Service Fax +49 7462 2005 93 555
Service E-Mail service@binder-world.com
Service Hotline USA +1 866 885 9794 or +1 631 224 4340
Service Hotline Spain +34 9492 677 23
Service Hotline Asia Pacific +852 39070500 or +852 39070503
Service Hotline Russia and CIS +7 495 98815 17

Issue 08/2010 Art. N0. 7001-0207

 EG – KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG
EC - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
CE - DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE

Anbieter / Supplier / Fournisseur: BINDER GmbH

Anschrift / Address / Adresse: Im Mittleren Ösch 5, D-78532 Tuttlingen
Produkt / Product / Produit: Klimaschränke für Konstantklima mit Programmregelung
Climatic chambers for constant conditions with program control
Enceintes climatiques pour des conditions constantes à régulation
programmable
Typenbezeichnung / Type / Type: KBF 115, KBF 240, KBF P 240, KBF 720, KBF P 720

Die oben beschriebenen Produkte sind konform mit folgenden EG-Richtlinien:

The products described above are in conformity with the following EC guidelines:
Les produits décrits ci-dessus sont conformes aux directives CE suivantes:

Niederspannungsrichtlinie Richtlinie 2006/95/EG des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates

2006/95/EG vom 12. Dezember 2006 zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der
Mitgliedstaaten betreffend elektrische Betriebsmittel zur Verwendung
Low voltage directive
innerhalb bestimmter Spannungsgrenzen
2006/95/EC
Council Directive 2006/95/EC of 12 December 2006 on the harmoniza-
Directive basse tension
tion of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment de-
2006/95/CE
signed for use within certain voltage limits
Directive 2006/95/CE du Parlement Européen et du Conseil du 12 dé-
cembre 2006 concernant le rapprochement des législations des États
membres relatives au matériel électrique destiné à être employé dans
certaines limites de tension
EMV-Richtlinie Richtlinie 2004/108/EG des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates
2004/108/EG vom 15. Dezember 2004 zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der
Mitgliedstaaten über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit und zur
EMC Directive Aufhebung der Richtlinie 89/336/EWG.
2004/108/EC
Directive 2004/108/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
Directive CEM of 15 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the Member
2004/108/CE States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and repealing Directive
98/336/EEC.
Directive 2004/108/CE du Parlement Européen et du Conseil du 15
décembre 2004 relative au rapprochement des législations des États
membres concernant la compatibilité électromagnétique et abrogeant le
directive 98/336/CEE.

Die oben beschriebenen Produkte tragen entsprechend die Kennzeichnung CE.

The products described above, corresponding to this, bear the CE-mark.
Les produits décrits ci-dessus, en correspondance, portent l’indication CE.

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Die oben beschriebenen Produkte sind konform mit folgenden harmonisierten Normen:
The products described above are in conformity with the following harmonized standards:
Les produits décrits ci-dessus sont conformes aux normes harmonisées suivantes:
Sicherheit / safety / sécurité:
EN 61010-1:2001 Sicherheitsbestimmungen für elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regel- und
Laborgeräte – Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control,
and laboratory use – Part 1: General requirements
Règles de sécurité pour appareils électriques de mesurage, de régula-
tion et de laboratoire – Partie 1 : Prescriptions générales
EN 61010-2-010:2003 Sicherheitsbestimmungen für elektrische Meß-, Steuer-, Regel- und
Laborgeräte – Teil 2-010: Besondere Anforderungen an Laborgeräte für
das Erhitzen von Stoffen
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control,
and laboratory use – Part 2-010: Particular requirements for laboratory
equipment for the heating of materials
Règles de sécurité pour appareils électriques de mesurage, de régula-
tion et de laboratoire. Partie 2-010 : Prescriptions particulières pour
appareils de laboratoire utilisés pour l’échauffement des matières
EMV / EMC / CEM:
EN 61326-1:2006 + Corr. 2008 Elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regel- und Laborgeräte – EMV-
Anforderungen. Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen.
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use –
EMC requirements. Part 1: General requirements.
Matériel électrique de mesure, de commande et de laboratoire – Exi-
gences relatives à la CEM. Partie 1: Exigences générales.
EN 61326-2-2:2006 Elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regel- und Laborgeräte – EMV-
Anforderungen. Teil 2-2: Besondere Anforderungen - Prüfanordnung,
Betriebsbedingungen und Leistungsmerkmale für ortsveränderliche
Prüf-, Mess- und Überwachungsgeräte in Niederspannungs-
Stromversorgungsnetzen.
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use –
EMC requirements. Part 2-2: Particular requirements - Test configura-
tions, operational conditions and performance criteria for portable test,
measuring and monitoring equipment used in low-voltage distribution
systems.
Matériel électrique de mesure, de commande et de laboratoire – Exi-
gences relatives à la CEM. Partie 2-2: Exigences particulières - Confi-
gurations d’essai, conditions de fonctionnement et critères d’aptitude à
la fonction des matériels portatifs d’essai, de mesure et de surveillance
utilisés dans des systèmes de distribution basse tension.

D-78532 Tuttlingen, 21.12.2009

BINDER GmbH

P. M. Binder Dr. H. von Both

Geschäftsführender Gesellschafter Leiter F & E
Managing Director Director R & D
Directeur général Chef de service R&D

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Content

1. SAFETY.................................................................................................................. 7
1.1 Legal considerations ...........................................................................................................................7
1.2 Structure of the safety instructions......................................................................................................7
1.2.1 Signal word panel .....................................................................................................................7
1.2.2 Safety alert symbol ...................................................................................................................8
1.2.3 Pictograms ................................................................................................................................8
1.2.4 Word message panel structure.................................................................................................9
1.3 Localization / position of safety labels on the unit...............................................................................9
1.4 Type plate .........................................................................................................................................11
1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the climatic chamber..................................12
1.6 Intended use .....................................................................................................................................14
1.7 Resistance of the humidity sensor against harmful substances.......................................................14
2. UNIT DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................ 16
2.1 Unit overview.....................................................................................................................................17
2.2 Instrument panel for KBF / KBF P.....................................................................................................17
2.3 Lateral control panel, right side KBF / KBF P ...................................................................................18
2.4 Lateral control panel, left side (KBF P, option KBF) .........................................................................19
3. COMPLETENESS OF DELIVERY, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND
INSTALLATION.................................................................................................... 20
3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery................................................20
3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation ....................................................................................21
3.3 Storage..............................................................................................................................................21
3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions ................................................................................22
4. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS................................................................ 24
4.1 Spacers for rear wall distance...........................................................................................................24
4.2 Wastewater connection.....................................................................................................................25
4.3 Freshwater supply.............................................................................................................................26
4.3.1 Automatic freshwater supply via water pipe ...........................................................................26
4.3.2 Manual freshwater supply via external freshwater can (option) .............................................27
4.3.3 Connection kit for connection to the water main ....................................................................27
4.3.4 Safety kit: Hose burst protection device with reflux protection device (available via BINDER
Individual)................................................................................................................................28
4.4 Electrical connection .........................................................................................................................30
4.5 Installation and connection of the light cassettes .............................................................................31
5. START UP ............................................................................................................ 32
5.1 Function overview of the MB1display program controller.................................................................32
5.2 Operating modes...............................................................................................................................33
5.3 Performance after power failures......................................................................................................33
5.4 Turning on the unit ............................................................................................................................33
6. CONTROLLER MB1 SETTINGS.......................................................................... 34
6.1 Selection of the menu language .......................................................................................................34
6.2 Function overview of program controller MB1 displays ....................................................................35
6.3 Menu settings in the “User-settings” menu .......................................................................................36
6.4 Menu settings in the “User Level” menu ...........................................................................................37
7. GRAPHIC REPRESENTATION OF THE HISTORICAL MEASUREMENT
(CHART RECORDER FUNCTION) ..................................................................... 38
7.1 Setting the storage rate.....................................................................................................................40

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8. MANUAL MODE................................................................................................... 41
8.1 Entering the set point values.............................................................................................................41
8.2 Performance after power failure in Manual Mode.............................................................................43
9. PROGRAM OPERATION ..................................................................................... 43
9.1 Overview menu-based program entry ..............................................................................................43
9.2 Entry of temperature values and fan speed......................................................................................44
9.3 Entry of humidity values ....................................................................................................................46
9.4 Selecting between set-point ramp and set-point step.......................................................................47
9.5 Program entry as set-point ramp or as set-point step ......................................................................48
9.6 Advice for the programming of the different temperature or humidity transitions.............................50
9.7 Repetition of a section or several sections within a program ...........................................................51
9.8 Performance after power failure in Program Mode...........................................................................51
9.9 Starting a previously entered program..............................................................................................52
9.10 Deleting a program............................................................................................................................52
9.11 Template for temperature profile.......................................................................................................53
9.12 Template for humidity profile.............................................................................................................54
9.13 Program table template for temperature and fan speed rate............................................................55
9.14 Program table template for humidity .................................................................................................56
10. TEMPERATURE SAFETY DEVICES ................................................................... 57
10.1 Over temperature protective device (class 1) ...................................................................................57
10.2 Safety controller (temperature safety device class 3.1)....................................................................57
10.2.1 Safety controller set-point types .............................................................................................57
10.2.2 Checking and setting safety controller set-point type and safety controller set-point ............58
10.3 Temperature safety device class 3.3 (DIN 12880) (option) ..............................................................59
10.3.1 Temperature safety device class 3.1......................................................................................59
10.3.2 Temperature safety device class 3.2......................................................................................60
11. NOTIFICATION AND ALARM FUNCTIONS ........................................................ 61
11.1 Notification and alarm system overview (auto diagnosis system) ....................................................61
11.2 Resetting the notification or alarm messages...................................................................................62
12. HUMIDITY SYSTEM............................................................................................. 63
12.1 Function of the humidifying and dehumidifying system ....................................................................64
13. DEFROSTING AT REFRIGERATING OPERATION............................................ 66

14. ICH COMPLIANT ILLUMINATION ACCORDING TO CPMP/ICH/279/95 (Q1B). 67

14.1 BINDER ICH light..............................................................................................................................67
14.2 Adjustable light cassettes .................................................................................................................68
15. OPTIONS.............................................................................................................. 70
15.1 Communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option) ............................................70
15.2 Interface RS 422 (option)..................................................................................................................70
15.3 Analog outputs for temperature and humidity (option) .....................................................................70
15.4 Zero-voltage relay alarm outputs for temperature and humidity (option) .........................................71
15.5 Water protected internal socket (option – not for UL units) ..............................................................71
15.6 Keyboard locking (available via BINDER Individual) ........................................................................72
15.7 Additional flexible Pt 100 temperature sensor (option).....................................................................73
15.8 External freshwater and wastewater cans (option)...........................................................................73
15.8.1 Mounting the freshwater can ..................................................................................................74
15.8.2 Mounting the wastewater can .................................................................................................75
15.8.3 Mounting with wastewater recycling .......................................................................................76
15.9 BINDER Pure Aqua Service (option) ................................................................................................77

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16. MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND SERVICE .................................................... 77
16.1 Maintenance intervals, service..........................................................................................................77
16.2 Replacement of the fluorescent tubes ..............................................................................................78
16.3 Cleaning and decontamination .........................................................................................................78
16.4 Sending the unit back to BINDER GmbH .........................................................................................80
17. DISPOSAL............................................................................................................ 80
17.1 Disposal of the transport packing .....................................................................................................80
17.2 Decommissioning..............................................................................................................................81
17.3 Disposal of the unit in the Federal Republic of Germany .................................................................81
17.4 Disposal of the unit in the member states of the EC except for the Federal Republic of Germany .82
17.5 Disposal of the unit in non-member states of the EC .......................................................................83
18. TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................... 84

19. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 87

19.1 Factory calibration and adjustment ...................................................................................................87
19.2 Over current protection .....................................................................................................................87
19.3 Definition of usable volume...............................................................................................................87
19.4 Technical Data ..................................................................................................................................88
19.4.1 KBF technical data..................................................................................................................88
19.4.2 KBF P technical data ..............................................................................................................90
19.5 Equipment and options .....................................................................................................................92
19.6 Spare parts........................................................................................................................................93
19.7 Dimensions KBF 115 ........................................................................................................................94
19.8 Dimensions KBF 240 / KBF P 240....................................................................................................95
19.9 Dimensions KBF 720 / KBF P 720....................................................................................................96
20. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE ............................................... 97

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Dear customer,
For the correct operation of the climatic chamber KBF / KBF P, it is important that you read this operating
manual completely and carefully and observe all instructions as indicated. Failure to read, understand
and follow the instructions may result in personal injury. It can also lead to damage to the unit and/or poor
equipment performance.

1. Safety
This operating manual is part of the components of delivery. Always keep it at hand.
To avoid injuries and damage observe the safety instructions of the operating manual.

WARNING
Failure to observe the safety instructions.
Serious injuries and unit damage.
¾ Observe the safety instructions in this operating manual.
¾ Carefully read the complete operating instructions of the climatic chamber KBF / KBF P.

1.1 Legal considerations

This operating manual is for informational purposes only. It contains information for installing, start-up,
operation and maintenance of the product. Note: the contents and the product described are subject to
change without notice.
Understanding and observing the instructions in this operating manual are prerequisites for hazard-free
use and safety during operation and maintenance. In no event shall BINDER be held liable for any dam-
ages, direct or incidental arising out of or related to the use of this manual.
This operating manual cannot cover all conceivable applications. If you would like additional information,
or if special problems arise that are not sufficiently addressed in this manual, please ask your dealer or
contact us directly by phone at the number located on page one of this manual
Furthermore, we emphasize that the contents of this operating manual are not part of an earlier or exist-
ing agreement, description, or legal relationship, nor do they modify such a relationship. All obligations on
the part of BINDER derive from the respective purchase contract, which also contains the entire and ex-
clusively valid statement of warranty administration. The statements in this manual neither augment nor
restrict the contractual warranty provisions.

1.2 Structure of the safety instructions

In this operating manual, the following safety definitions and symbols indicate dangerous situations fol-
lowing the harmonization of ISO 3864-2 and ANSI Z535.6.

1.2.1 Signal word panel

Depending on the probability of serious consequences, potential dangers are identified with a signal
word, the corresponding safety color, and if appropriate, the safety alert symbol.

DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
(irreversible) injury.

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 WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
(irreversible) injury.

CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor
(reversible) injury.

CAUTION
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.

1.2.2 Safety alert symbol

Use of the safety alert symbol indicates a risk of injury.

Observe all measures that are marked with the safety alert symbol in order to avoid death or
injury.

1.2.3 Pictograms

Warning signs

Electrical hazard Hot surface Explosive atmosphere Stability hazard

Lifting hazard Scalding hazard High humidity UV light hazard

Pollution Hazard Harmful substances Biohazard Danger of frost

Mandatory action signs

Mandatory regulation Read operating Disconnect the power Lift with several persons
instructions plug

Lift with mechanical Environment protection

assistance

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Prohibition signs

Do NOT touch Do NOT spray with Do NOT climb

water

Information to be observed in order to ensure optimum function of the product.

1.2.4 Word message panel structure

Type / cause of hazard.

Possible consequences.
∅ Instruction how to avoid the hazard: prohibition
¾ 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.

1.3 Localization / position of safety labels on the unit

The following labels are located on the unit:
Pictograms (warning signs)

Hot surface Risk of injury (UL units only)

High leakage current (UL units only)

UV light hazard (KBF P only)

Burning and scalding hazard

Service label

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 Figure 1: Position of labels on the unit front KBF / KBF P

Figure 2: Position of labels on the unit front KBF-UL / KBF P-UL

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 Figure 3: Position of labels on the unit rear and plug (plug: UL units only)

Keep safety labels complete and legible.

Replace safety labels that are no longer legible. Contact BINDER Service for these replacements.

1.4 Type plate

Position of type plate: left unit side (seen from front), at the bottom right-hand.

Nominal temperature 70 °C 2,10 kW TYPE PLATE ACC. TO BGV D4 § 5

158°F 200-240 V 1 N ~ MAX. OPERATING PRESSURE 15 BAR
Enclosure protection IP 20 9,5 A REFRIGERANT TYPE R 134 A
Temp. safety device DIN 12880 50/60 Hz MAX. FILLING WEIGHT 170 G
Class 3.1
Art. No. 9020-0150 US PATS 4585923 / 5222612 / 5309981
Project No. 5405194 / 5601143 / 5773287 / 6079403

D 78532 Tuttlingen / Germany

Tel. + 49 (0) 7462/ 2005-0 KBF 240 Serial No. 00-00000
Internet: www.binder-world.com Made in Germany

Figure 4: Type plate (example of KBF 240 regular unit)

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Indications on the type plate Information
Nominal temperature 70 °C / 158°F Nominal temperature
Enclosure protection IP 20 IP type of protection 20 acc. to EN 60529
Temp. safety device DIN 12880 Temperature safety device acc. to standard DIN 12880
Class 3.1 Temperature safety device, class 3.1
Art. No. 9020-0150 Art. No. 9020-0150
Project No. --- (Special application acc. to project no.)
2,10 kW Nominal power 2.10 kW
200-240 V 1 N ~ Nominal voltage 200-240 V (+/-10%), single-phase unit
9,5 A Nominal current 9.5 Amp
50/60 Hz Power frequency 50/60 Hz
Type plate acc. to BGV D4 § 5 Type plate acc. to guideline BGVD4 § 5
Max. operating pressure 15 bar Max operating pressure 15 bar in the refrigerating system
Refrigerant type R 134 a Refrigerant type R 134 A
Max. filling weight 170 g Max. filling weight of refrigerant 170 g
KBF 240 Model KBF 240
Serial No. 00-00000 Serial No. 00-00000

Symbol on the type plate Information

CE conformity marking

Electrical and electronic equipment manufactured / placed

on the market in the EC after 13 August 2005 and be dis-
posed of in separate collection according to the directive
2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE).
The equipment is certified in the GOST R certification sys-
tem of GOSTSTANDARD Russia.

The equipment is certified by Underwriters Laboratories

Inc.® according to standards CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1,
(UL units only)
2nd Edition, 2004-07 (Electrical Equipment for Measure-
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
43KM
ment, Control, and Laboratory Use; Part 1: General Re-
quirements); UL 61010-1, 2nd Edition, 2005-07-22 (Electri-
cal Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory
Use; Part 1: General Requirements); IEC 61010-1:2001, 2nd
Edition and IEC 61010-2-10 (Particular Requirements for
Laboratory Equipment for the heating of materials).

1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the climatic cham-
ber
With regard to operating the climatic chamber KBF / KBF P and to the installation location, please ob-
serve regulations BGR 120 issued by the German professional association for the chemical industry
(formerly ZH 1/119 laboratory guidelines issued by the employers’ liability insurance association) (for
Germany.
BINDER GmbH is only responsible for the safety features of the unit provided skilled electricians or quali-
fied 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.
To operate the unit, use only original BINDER accessories or accessories from third-party suppliers au-
thorized by BINDER. The user is responsible for any risk caused by using unauthorized accessories.

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 CAUTION
Danger of overheating.
Damage to the unit.
∅ Do NOT install the unit in unventilated recesses.
¾ Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.

Do not operate the climatic chamber KBF / KBF P in hazardous locations.

DANGER
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
∅ Do NOT operate the unit in potentially explosive areas.
∅ KEEP explosive dust or air-solvent mixtures AWAY from the unit.

The climatic chamber KBF / KBF P does not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.

DANGER
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
∅ Do NOT introduce any substance into the climatic chamber which is combustible or
explosive at working temperature.
∅ NO explosive dust or air-solvent mixture in the inner chamber.

Any solvent contained in the charging material must not be explosive or inflammable. I.e., irrespective of
the solvent concentration in the steam room, NO explosive mixture with air must form. The temperature
inside the chamber must lie below the flash point or below the sublimation point of the charging material.
Familiarize yourself with the physical and chemical properties of the charging material, as well as the
contained moisture constituent and its behavior with the addition of heat energy and humidity.
Familiarize yourself with any potential health risks caused by the charging material, the contained mois-
ture constituent or by reaction products that may arise during the temperature process. Take adequate
measures to exclude such risks prior to putting the climatic chamber into operation.

DANGER
Electrical hazard.
Danger of death.
∅ The unit must NOT become wet during operation or maintenance.

The climatic chambers were produced in accordance with VDE regulations and were routinely tested in
accordance to VDE 0411-1 (IEC 61010-1).

CAUTION
The glass doors, the inner chamber, and the light cassettes will become hot during
operation.
Danger of burning.
∅ Do NOT touch the glass doors, the inner surfaces, the light cassettes or the charging
material during operation.

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 WARNING
Stability hazard.
Danger of injury.
Damage to the unit and the charging material.
Housing cover breakaway.
∅ Do NOT climb on the lower housing cover.
∅ Do NOT load the lower housing cover with heavy objects while the unit door is open.

1.6 Intended use

Climatic chambers series KBF / KBF P are suitable for exact conditioning of harmless materials. A mix-
ture of any component of the charging material with air must NOT be explosive. The operating tempera-
ture must lie below the flash point or below the sublimation point of the charging material.

Observing the instructions in this operating manual and conducting regular maintenance
work (chap. 16) is part of the intended use.

1.7 Resistance of the humidity sensor against harmful substances

The following list of harmful substances refers only to the humidity sensor and does not consider any
other materials incorporated in the unit or prohibited substances in relation to explosion protection.
Some gases - especially clean gases - do not have any influence on the humidity sensor. Others do have
only very small influence, whereas others may influence the sensor to a large extent.
• The following gases do not influence the sensor and the humidity measurement: Argon (Ar), carbon
dioxide (CO2),helium (He), hydrogen (H2), neon (Ne), nitrogen (N2), nitrous oxide (N2O), oxygen (O2)
• The following gases do not or only to a minor extent influence the sensor and the humidity measure-
ment: Butane (C4H10), ethane (C2H6), methane (CH4), natural gas propane (C3H8)

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• The following gases do not or only to a minor extent influence the sensor and the humidity measure-
ment, provided that the indicated loads are not exceeded:
Maximum work place Tolerated concentration
threshold limit value with permanent load
Substance Formula ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3
Ammonia NH3 20 14 5500 4000
Acetone CH3COCH3 500 1200 3300 8000
Benzene 300 1200 150000
Chlorine Cl2 0.5 1.5 0.7 2
Acetic acid CH3COOH 10 25 800 2000
Ethyl acetate CH3COOC2H5 400 1400 4000 15000
Ethanol C2H5OH 500 960 3500 6000
Ethylene glycol HOCH2CH2OH 10 26 1200 3000
Formaldehyde HCHO 0.3 0.37 2400 3000
Isopropanol (CH3)2CHOH 200 500 4800 12000
Methanol CH3OH 200 260 3500 6000
Methyl ethyl ketone C2H5COCH3 200 590 3300 8000
Ozone O3 0.1 0.2 0.5 1
Hydrochloric acid HCl 2 3 300 500
Hydrogen sulphide H2S 10 15 350 500
Nitrogen oxides NOx 5 9 5 9
Sulphur dioxide SO2 5 13 5 13
Toluol C6H5CH3 100 380 1300 5000
Xylene C6H5(CH3)2 100 440 1300 5000
These values are to be considered as approximate values. The sensor resistance largely depends on
the temperature and humidity conditions during the time of exposition to harmful substances. Avoid
simultaneous condensation. Tolerated error of measurement: ± 2 %r.H. The maximum work place
threshold limit value is the value which can be regarded harmless for humans.
• Vapors of oil and fat are dangerous for the sensor because they may condensate at the sensor and
thus prevent its function (insulating layer). For similar reasons it is also not possible to measure smoke
gases.

DANGER
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
∅ Do NOT introduce any substance combustible or explosive at working temperature into
the climatic chamber.
∅ NO explosive dust or air-solvent mixture in the inner chamber.

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2. Unit description
The climatic chambers KBF / KBF P are equipped with a multifunctional microprocessor display controller
with 2-channel technology for temperature and humidity and a digital display accurate to one-tenth of a
degree resp. 0.1% r.H. With its comprehensive program control functions, the display program controller
MB1 permits the high precision course of temperature and humidity cycles.
With its microprocessor controlled humidifying and dehumidifying system the KBF / KBF P is a high-
precision climatic chamber. It completely meets the requirements of the stipulated stability and durability
test for pharmaceutical products:
• Stability tests acc. to ICH guideline CPMP/ICH/2736/99 (Q1A)
• Photostability tests acc. to ICH guideline CPMP/ICH/279/95 (Q1B) (KBF P)
Furthermore, it permits simulating exactly and over long periods constant conditions for other applications
such as sample conditioning for material testing of paper, textiles, plastics, building materials, etc.
A resistance humidifying system humidifies the air. For this purpose, use deionized (demineralized) wa-
ter. The option BINDER Pure Aqua Service permits using the chamber with any degree of water hard-
ness.
The inner chamber, the pre-heating chamber and the inside of the doors are all made of stainless steel
(material no. 1.4301 in Germany). The housing is RAL 7035 powder-coated. All corners and edges are
also completely coated.
The efficient program controller is regularly equipped with a multitude of operating functions, additional
recorder and alarm functions. Programming of test cycles is easily done via the modern color-display
controller MB1 and is also possible directly from the computer via Intranet in connection with the commu-
nication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option, chap. 15.1). The climatic chamber KBF /
KBF P is regularly equipped with an Ethernet serial interface for computer communication. In addition, the
BINDER communication software APT-COM™ 3 permits networking up to 30 units and connecting them
to a PC for controlling and programming, as well as recording and representing temperature and humidity
data. For further options, see chap.19.5.
The KBF / KBF P models size 240 and 720 are equipped with four castors. Both front castors can be
locked by brakes.
The chambers can be operated in a temperature range from 0 °C / 32°F up to 70 °C / 158°F (KBF, KBF P
without light cassettes) / from 10 °C / 50°F up to 60 °C / 140°F (KBF P with illumination) and in a humidity
range of 10% r.H. to 80% r.H.
For the control ranges of temperature and humidity, see diagrams (chap. 12).

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2.1 Unit overview

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Figure 5: KBF 240

(A) Instrument panel
(B) Door handle
(C) Outer door
(D) Refrigerating machine and humidity generation module

2.2 Instrument panel for KBF / KBF P

(1)

(2)

Figure 6: Triangle instrument panel

(1) Microprocessor program controller MB1 with 2-channel technology for temperature and humidity
(2) Switch for interior lighting (option)

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2.3 Lateral control panel, right side KBF / KBF P

(3) (9)

(4)

(5)

(6) (7)

(8)

Figure 7: Lateral control panel KBF / KBF P at the right side of the humidity module
with options analog outputs, alarm contact, and additional Pt 100 sensor

(3) Main power switch ON/OFF

(4) Humidity switch ON/OFF
(5) DIN-socket additional Pt 100 temperature sensor (option)
(6) DIN-socket analog outputs (option)
(7) DIN-socket alarm contact (option)
(8) Ethernet interface for computer communication with indication of the MAC address
(9) RS422 interface (for service purpose only)

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2.4 Lateral control panel, left side (KBF P, option KBF)

(10) (11)

(14)

(15)

Figure 8: Lateral control panel KBF (option) / KBF P at the left side of the humidity module
with option temperature safety device class 3.3

(10) Switch for ICH compliant illumination cool white (KBF P)

(11) Switch for ICH compliant illumination BINDER Q1B Synergy Light (UVA + cool white) (KBF P)
(12) Not used
(13) Not used
(14) Temperature safety device class 3.1 (part of option safety device class 3.3)
(15) Temperature safety device class 3.2 (part of option safety device class 3.3)

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3. Completeness of delivery, transportation, storage, and installa-
tion

3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery

After unpacking, please check the unit and its optional accessories, if any, based on the delivery note for
completeness and for transportation damage. Inform the carrier immediately if transportation damage has
occurred.
The final tests of the manufacturer may have caused traces of the shelves on the inner surfaces. This
has no impact on the function and performance of the unit.
Please remove any transportation protection devices and adhesives in/on the unit and on the doors and
take out the operating manuals and accessory equipment.

CAUTION
Sliding or tilting of the unit.
Damage to the unit.
Risk of injury by lifting heavy loads.
∅ Do NOT lift or transport the unit using the door handle, the door or the lower housing.
¾ Lift units size 115 from the pallet at the four lower corners with the aid of four people
¾ Lift units size 240 from the pallet with the aid of six people or with a fork lifter. Set the
fork lifter only from the front or rear in the middle of the unit.
¾ Lift units size 720 from the pallet using technical devices (fork lifter). Set the fork lifter
only from the front or rear in the middle of the unit.
∅ Do NOT set the fork lifter from the unit side.

If you need to return the unit, please use the original packing and observe the guidelines for safe lifting
and transportation (chap. 3.2).
For disposal of the transport packing, see chap. 17.1.

Note on second-hand units (Ex-Demo-Units):

Second-hand units are units that have been used for a short time for tests or exhibitions. They are thor-
oughly tested before resale. BINDER ensures that the chamber is technically sound and will work flaw-
lessly.
Second-hand units are marked with a sticker on the unit door. Please remove the sticker before commis-
sioning the unit.

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3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation
The front castors of KBF / KBF P 240 and 720 can be blocked by brakes. Please move the units with
castors only when empty and on an even surface, otherwise the castors may be damaged. After opera-
tion please observe the guidelines for temporarily decommissioning the unit (chap. 17.2).

CAUTION
Sliding or tilting of the unit.
Damage to the unit.
Risk of injury by lifting heavy loads.
¾ Transport the unit only in its original packaging.
¾ Secure the climatic chamber with transport straps for transport.
∅ Do NOT lift or transport the unit using the door handle, the door or the lower housing.
¾ Lift units size 115 at the four lower corners with the aid of 4 people
¾ Lift units size 240 corners with the aid of 6 people or with a fork lifter. Set the fork lifter
only from the front or rear in the middle of the unit.
¾ Lift units size 720 using technical devices (fork lifter). Set the fork lifter only from the
front or rear in the middle of the unit.
∅ Do NOT set the fork lifter from the unit side.

You can order transport packing for transportation purposes from BINDER service.
Permissible ambient temperature range during transport:
• 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.
With temperatures below +3 °C / 37.4°F, water must be completely removed from the humidifying sys-
tem.

CAUTION
Transport below +3 °C / 37.4°F with filled steam humidifying system.
Freezing in the steam generator.
Damage to the unit.
¾ Contact BINDER Service before any transportation below +3 °C / 37.4°F.

3.3 Storage
Intermediate storage of the unit is possible in a closed and dry room. Observe the guidelines for tempo-
rary decommissioning (chap. 17.2).
Permissible ambient temperature range during storage:
• 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
With temperatures below +3 °C / 37.4°F, water must be completely removed from the humidifying sys-
tem.

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 CAUTION
Storage below +3 °C / 37.4°F with filled steam humidifying system.
Freezing in the steam generator.
Damage to the unit.
¾ Contact BINDER Service before any transportation below +3 °C / 37.4°F.

Permissible ambient humidity: max. 70 % r.H., non-condensing

CAUTION
Condensation by excess humidity.
Danger of corrosion on the housing after operating at humidity values > 70 % r.H.
for a long period.
¾ Dry the appliance completely before shut-down:
• Set the humidity to 0 % r.H. and turn on humidity switch (4).
• Set the temperature set point to 60 °C / 140°F for approx. 2 hours (Manual mode).
• Only then, shut down the unit at the main power switch (3) and close the tap of the
water supply.

When after storage in a cold location you transfer the unit to its warmer installation site, condensation
may form. Before start-up, wait at least one hour until the chamber has attained ambient temperature and
is completely dry.

3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions

Set up the climatic chamber on a flat, even surface and in a well-ventilated, dry location and align it using
a spirit level. The site of installation must be capable of supporting the unit’s weight (see technical data,
chap. 19.4).

CAUTION
Danger of overheating.
Damage to the unit.
∅ Do NOT set up unit in non-ventilated recesses.
¾ Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.

• Permissible ambient temperature range during operation: +18 °C / 64.4°F to +32 °C / 89.6°F. At
elevated ambient temperature values, fluctuations in temperature can occur.

The ambient temperature should not be substantially higher than the indicated ambient tem-
perature of +25 °C / 77°F to which the specified technical data relate. For other ambient condi-
tions, deviations from the indicated data are possible.

With each degree of ambient temperature >25 °C / 77°F, the refrigeration power decreases by
1.5 K.

• Permissible ambient humidity: 70 % r.H. max., non-condensing

When operating the chamber at temperature set-points below ambient temperature, high ambient humid-
ity may lead to condensation on the unit.
• Installation height: max. 2000 m above sea level.

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A water tap (1 bar to 10 bar) is necessary for the installation of the humidification system (chap. 4.3). If no
suitable house water connection is available, you can manually supply water by filling the freshwater can
(option, chap. 15.8).
When placing several units of the same size side by side, maintain a minimum distance of 250 mm be-
tween each unit. Wall distances: rear 100 mm, sides 160 mm. Spacing above the unit of at least 100 mm
must also be accounted for.

CAUTION
Danger by stacking.
Damage to the units.
∅ Do NOT place climatic chambers on top of each other.

To completely separate the unit from the power supply, you must disconnect the power plug. Install the
unit in a way that the power plug is easily accessible and can be easily pulled in case of danger.
With an increased amount of dust in the ambient air, clean the condenser fan (by suction or blowing)
several times a year.
Avoid any conductive dust in the ambiance according to the unit layout complying with pollution degree 2
(IEC 61010-1).
Do not install or operate the climatic chamber KBF / KBF P in potentially explosive areas.

DANGER
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
∅ Do NOT operate the unit in potentially explosive areas.
¾ KEEP explosive dust or air-solvent mixtures AWAY from the vicinity of the unit.

Having turned off the unit, you must close the tap of the water supply. Install the unit in a way that the
freshwater supply is easily accessible.

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4. Installation and connections

4.1 Spacers for rear wall distance

Please fix both spacers with the delivered screws at the unit rear. This serves to ensure the prescribed
minimum distance to the rear wall of 100 mm / 3.94 in.

Figure 9: Spacer for rear wall distance

Figure 10: Rear KBF / KBF P with mounted spacers

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4.2 Wastewater connection

Fasten the wastewater hose to the wastewater connection “OUT” (18) on the rear of the unit (olive ∅ 14
mm). Observe the following points:
• You can use a part of the delivered water hose as a drainage hose. In case another hose is used, it
has to be permanently resistant against at least 95 °C / 203°F.
• Mount the wastewater hose with a maximum positive inclination of 1 m and a maximum total length of
3 m.
• Protect both ends of the drainage hose with two of the four delivered hose clamps.

Wastewater is collected in an internal can with a volume of approx. 0.5 liters. It is pumped off
only when required, thus there is no continuous wastewater flow.

(15) (15) Power cable

(16) not used
(17) Freshwater connection “IN” with screw
thread ¾’’ for hose ½“, with union nut
(18) Wastewater connection “OUT” with hose
olive for hose ½“

(18) (17)

Figure 11: Rear view KBF / KBF P with water connections

Protect the wastewater supply at both sides with the delivered hose clamps.

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4.3 Freshwater supply

Connect the wastewater pipe before connecting the unit to a freshwater pipe or filling the
freshwater can (option, chap. 15.8).

You can supply the unit with freshwater via a water pipe or by manually filling a freshwater can (option,
chap. 15.8).

Water intake temperature NOT below +5 °C / 41°F and not exceeding 40 °C / 104°F.

CAUTION
Calcification of the humidifying system.
Damage to the unit.
¾ Operate the unit with deionized (demineralized) water only.

Types of suitable water quality:

• Deionized water from a water treatment installation already existing at the customer's site
• Water treated by the optional water treatment system BINDER Pure Aqua Service (disposable sys-
tem). A reusable measuring equipment to asses the water quality is included (chap. 15.9).

BINDER GmbH is NOT responsible for the water quality at the customer.
Any problems and malfunctions that might arise following use of water of deviating quality is
excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH.

4.3.1 Automatic freshwater supply via water pipe

An enclosure inside the unit contains the connection kit for freshwater and wastewater. Install the fresh-
water connection using either the enclosed water hose or another pressure-resistant one. For this re-
move the cover of the freshwater connection “IN” (17) on the rear of the unit. Protect both ends of the
hose with two of the four delivered hose clamps.
Before turning on the unit, check the connection for leaks. Water supply then automatically occurs via the
freshwater connection “IN” (17).

As the appliance only lets in water when required, there is no continuous water flow.

• Supply pressure 1 to 10 bar when connecting to a water pipe

• Water type: deionized (demineralized) water
• Water intake temperature NOT below +5 °C / 41°F and not exceeding 40 °C / 104°F.
• The water intake should be provided with a shut-off slide or water-tap.
• For the water supply, fix the delivered adapter with hose olive on the thread at the rear of
the chamber.
• Protect the water supply at one side with the delivered hose clamp.

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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 fix the freshwater can at the rear of the
unit or place it next to the unit (chap. 15.8).

To guarantee humidification during 24 hours even at high humidity set-points with manual
water supply, we recommend filling the freshwater can (option) daily at the end of the day.

4.3.3 Connection kit for connection to the water main

A safety kit against flooding caused by burst water hoses is enclosed to the climatic chamber. It consists
of:
• Hose burst protection device
• Hose nozzle with screwing
• 4 hose clamps
• 6m water hose, divisible for feed hose and the drain
Protection principle of hose burst protection:
Whenever a strong water flow of about 18 l / min. occurs, e.g. caused by a burst water hose, a valve
automatically cuts off the water supply, what can be heard as a clicking noise. The water supply now
remains interrupted until its manual release.
Assembly:
Screw the hose burst protection device onto a water tap with a G¾ inch right turning thread connection.
The connection is self-sealing. Establish the connection between the safety kit and the chamber with a
part of the supplied hose. Protect both ends of the hose by the supplied hose clamps.
We recommend connecting the hose as the last step in order to avoid twisting the hose while screwing on
the safety kit.
Open the water tap slowly in order to avoid actuating the hose burst protection device.

Figure 12: Assembly of the connection kit

Release of the reflux protection device:

In case the burst protection device interrupted the water supply, find first the reason and remove it as far
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. Tighten the burst protection device against the water tap
by a right turn. Open the water tap slowly afterwards.
Maintenance of the assembly of the hose burst protection device:
Calcification can impair valve function. We recommend an annual inspection by a skilled plumper. The
plumper should demount the safety kit to check the valve by hand for function and calcification or block-
age.

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 CAUTION
Danger of calcification.
Impairment of valve function.
¾ Have a plumber inspect the valve annually.
¾ Remove calcifications by citric acid or acetic acid solutions.
¾ Afterwards test the function and the tightness of the mounted unit

Check: Quickly open the water tap while there is no chamber connected – the valve has to cut off the
water flux without any delay.

4.3.4 Safety kit: Hose burst protection device with reflux protection device (available via
BINDER Individual)

For protection of the drinking water system, acc. to DIN 1988 part 4, and against flooding caused by burst
water hoses, a safety kit with reflux protection device is available.
Protection principles:
Whenever a strong water flow of about 18 l / min. occurs, e.g. caused by a burst water hose, a valve
automatically cuts off the water supply, what can be heard as a clicking noise. The water supply now
remains interrupted until its manual release.
An eventual endangering of the drinking water system depends on the risk potential of the charging mate-
rial. Under unfavorable conditions (e.g. decreasing pressure inside the tap water system), drained off
charging material could be sucked out of the chamber via the steam generator into the tap water system
and therefore contaminate the drinking water. According to standard DIN 1988, part 4, the safety kit with
reflux protection device provides protection in case of short-term utilization of substances with low risk
potential. When using substances bearing a higher risk potential, install a pipe disconnector in order to
guarantee absolute protection. It is the user’s responsibility to prevent, according to national standards,
any reflux of contaminated water into the drinking water system.
Assembly:
The regularly delivered original parts – hose burst protection device, hose nozzle with screwing – are not
needed.
Screw the pre-mounted assembly of hose burst protection device and reflux protection device onto a
water tap with a G¾ inch right turning thread connection. The connection is self-sealing. Establish the
connection between the safety kit and the chamber with a part of the supplied hose. Protect both ends of
the hose by the supplied hose clamps.
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 13: Assembly of the safety kit (hose burst protection device with reflux protection device)

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Release of the reflux protection device:
In case the burst protection device interrupted the water supply, find first the reason and remove it as far
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. Tighten the burst protection device against the water tap
by a right turn. Open the water tap slowly afterwards.
Maintenance of the assembly of hose burst protection device with reflux protection device:
Calcification can impair the function of both valves. We recommend an annual inspection by a skilled
plumper. The plumper should demount the safety kit with reflux protection device to check both valves by
hand for function and calcification or blockage.

CAUTION
Danger of calcification.
Impairment of valve function.
¾ Have a plumber inspect the two valves annually.
¾ Remove calcifications by citric acid or acetic acid solutions.
¾ Afterwards test the function and the tightness of the mounted unit.

Check: Quickly open the water tap while there is no chamber connected – the valve has to cut off the
water flux without any delay.

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4.4 Electrical connection
The climatic chamber has a fixed power connection cable 1800 mm in length.
Power plug Tension Current Power Unit fuse
+/-10 % type frequency
KBF 115
KBF 240
KBF 720 Shock-proof plug 200 V to 240 V 1N~ 50/60 Hz 16 Amp
KBF P 240
KBF P 720
KBF 115-UL
KBF 240-UL NEMA 6-20P 200 V to 240 V 2~ 50/60 Hz 16 Amp
KBF 720-UL
KBF P 240-UL NEMA L6-20P 200 V to 240 V 2~ 50/60 Hz 16 Amp
KBF P 720-UL
Prior to connection and start-up, check the power supply voltage. Compare the values to the specified
data located on the unit’s type plate (left unit side, bottom right-hand, see chap. 1.4).
When connecting, please observe the regulations specified by the local electricity supply company and
as well the VDE directives (for Germany).
• Pollution degree (acc. to IEC 61010-1): 2
• Installation category (acc. to IEC 61010-1): II

CAUTION
Danger of incorrect power supply voltage.
Damage to the equipment.
¾ Check the power supply voltage before connection and start-up.
¾ Compare the power supply voltage with the data indicated on the type plate.

See also electrical data (chap. 19.4).

To completely separate the unit from the power supply, you must disconnect the power plug.
Install the unit in a way that the power plug is easily accessible and can be easily pulled in
case of danger.

Remark for UL units and when operating with a power frequency of 60 Hz:

WARNING
High leakage current.
Electrical hazard.
¾ Earth connection essential before connecting supply. Check socket before inserting
plug.

With UL units and when connected to a power supply 1N~ with a frequency of 60 Hz, a leakage current of
more than 3.5 mAmp is possible. If grounding through the power cable is insufficient or missing, the leak-
age current may flow through the user. Correct installation of the power socket provided by the customer
safely avoids this. Before connecting the unit to the socket, please check its earth contact type plug
(grounding) for appropriate construction and being undamaged.

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4.5 Installation and connection of the light cassettes
You can insert the light cassettes in
different heights onto the beads at the
lateral walls of the unit. Insert and pull
out the light cassettes only by the han-
dles.
Connect the cables of the light cas-
settes to its closest connection socket
at the right side in the back of the cham-
ber.
Put the waterproof plug on the connec-
tion socket. When the plug has en-
gaged, turn the locking-nut of the plug
several times to the right up to its final
stop. The plug is automatically torn into
the socket.
Figure 14: Connecting the light cassettes

Use the delivered covers to protect any unused connection socket.

Do not place any charging material directly onto the light cassettes because those are heated by the fluo-
rescent tubes which would lead to exposing the charging material to undefined temperatures. The tem-
perature directly below or on the light cassettes is not equal to the temperature displayed at the tempera-
ture controller.

Place the charging material on the delivered racks below the light cassettes.

CAUTION
The light cassettes will become hot with temperature set-points >40 °C.
Danger of burning.
∅ Do NOT touch the light cassettes during operation.
¾ Let the light cassettes cool down before changing their position.

When operating the chamber at temperatures > 60 °C / 140°F, remove the light cassettes.
Otherwise the lifetime of the fluorescent tubes will be considerably reduced.

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5. Start up
• After connecting the supply lines (chap. 4), turn on the unit by the main power switch (3).
• Open the water-tap for freshwater supply. Alternatively, fill the freshwater can (option, chap. 15.8).
• Turn on the humidifying and dehumidifying system with switch (4) (humidity switch ON/OFF).
After turning on the chamber for the first time or after an interruption of the power supply, the relative
humidity will increase only after a delay of about 20 minutes. During this period, the relative humidity can
drop considerably.

5.1 Function overview of the MB1display program controller

Pilot lamp: Ready for operation

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W X

TEMP 25.0 36.8 °C

EXIT
EXIT button (to exit a menu point)
HUMID 50.0 58.6 %rH

CONFIG W HAND VIEW-> AUTOMATIC button (to start a previously entered program)

ENTER button (to confirm a selection)

Navigation buttons (functions are assigned by the menu)

Figure 15: Temperature and humidity program controller MB1

The 2-channel program controller MB1 controls following values inside the climatic chamber:
Channel 1: Temperature in °C (range without humidity / without light cassettes: 0 °C / 32°F to 70 °C /
158°F)
Channel 2: Relative humidity in % r.H. (range 10 % r.H. to 80 % r.H.)
You can enter the desired set point values in Manual Mode or Program Mode (chap. 5.2) in the display
controller. For the control range of temperature and relative humidity, see chap. 12).
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W X

TEMP 40.0 36.8 °C

HUMID 65.0 58.6 %rH

HA ND
CONFIG PGM VIEW->

Set point values Actual values

Figure 16: Normal display of the MB1 program controller in Manual mode

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5.2 Operating modes

The 2-channel program controller MB1 operates in 3 modes:

Idle Mode The controller is not functional, i.e., there is no heating or refrigeration
and no humidification or dehumidification. The fan turns at 50% rate.
Manual Mode The controller operates as a fixed-point control, i.e., set-points for
(Fixed value operation) temperature and humidity can be defined, which are then maintained
(HAND) (chap. 8).
Program Mode (AUTO) An entered temperature and humidity program is run (chap. 9).

The program controller MB1 permits programming temperature and humidity cycles.
The controller offers 25 program memory positions with 100 program sections each. The total number of
program sections of all programs is limited to 500.
Programming can be done directly through the keypad of the controller or graphically through the soft-
ware APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option, chap. 15.1) specially developed by BINDER.

5.3 Performance after power failures

After the power returns, the unit continues operating in the operating mode actual before power failure. In
Manual Mode (HAND), the controller regulates temperature and humidity to the last entered set-points,
while in Program Mode (AUTO) it regulates temperature and humidity to their set-points actually reached
during program operation. The power failure is noted in the event list (chap. 6.2) No error message is
displayed indicating that a power failure has taken place.

5.4 Turning on the unit

Set the main power switch (3) to position I. The pilot lamp shows the unit is ready for operation.

Observe a delay time of about 30s between turning Off and On again. Otherwise an initializa-
tion problem might occur (display showing e.g. “–1999”).

Note that the chamber is in stand-by mode when the main power switch is in position I and the controller
display is dark. Turn on the unit by pressing any button. When turned on, the unit operates in the operat-
ing mode entered before turning off. In Manual Mode (HAND), the controller regulates temperature and
humidity to the last entered set-points, and in Program Mode (AUTO) it regulates temperature and humid-
ity to their set-points reached during previous program operation.
Structure of toggling between Idle Mode / Manual Mode / Program Mode:
Idle Mode

HAND EXIT

Menu program start Manual Mode (HAND)

Program Mode (AUTO)

or EXIT

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6. Controller MB1 settings

6.1 Selection of the menu language

The display program controller MB1 controls the temperature and humidity inside the climatic chamber.
The controller communicates by a menu guide using real words in German, English and French.
The selection of the desired menu language is located in the sub-menu “User-Level” of the “User-
Settings” menu. Select menu point “Language“.
CONFIG User-settings
Instrument data
Contrast 29
Displ. Power down
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Contin. operation
User-Settings
User Level
Configuration 2
Safety control. Set. 38.5°C
Configuration 1 Safety control. Act + 36.8°C
Parameters

Choose variation
User level code no. 1 (factory setting)

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User-Settings
User Level
Date and time
4X Summer time
Language English
Temperature unit °C
Buzzer Active
Configuration 2 Safety controller
Configuration 1 User-code No. 1
Parameters
Choose variation

Sollwert Art
Language

English
Offset

The row of buttons below the display is context-sensitive. The inscription above the buttons on the display
defines the button’s function.

Do NOT change the temperature unit from °C to °F.

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6.2 Function overview of program controller MB1 displays

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CONFIG VIEW->
Button VIEW -> permits toggling between the displays.
BINDER Service contact display.
The Normal display enables comparison of the cur-
rent temperature and humidity (W) to the set-point
values (X) or shows the fan working rate.
NORMAL DISPLAY Idle Mode
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W X W X

TEMP 0.0 26.8 °C or X - TEMP 26.8 °C

HUMID 0.0 58.6 % rH X - HUMID
58.6 %rH
FAN SPEED
50 %
CONFIG PGM HAND VIEW-> CONFIG PGM HAND VIEW->

No heating or refrigeration, no humidification or dehumidification. The actual values (X) approximate ambi-
ent temperature and humidity. Fan working at 50% rate.
NORMAL DISPLAY Manual Mode NORMAL DISPLAY Program Mode
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W X W X

TEMP 40.0 36.8 °C TEMP 40.0 36.8 °C

HUMID 65.0 58.6 %rH HUMID 65.0 58.6 %rH

HAND AUTO
CONFIG PG M VIEW-> CONFIG PGM HAND VIEW->

Temperature and humidity values are maintained ac- A temperature and humidity program entered be-
cording to the previous entered set-points (W). fore via a program table is run.
EVENT LIST CHART RECORDER FUNCTION
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Overview over the last 16 events or error occurrences Graphical display of the current temperature and
of the unit. humidity values and review of the previous meas-
urements on a historical display. A memory interval
of 5s corresponds to a supervision period of 2.5
days.

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6.3 Menu settings in the “User-settings” menu

User-settings
Instrument data
Contrast 29
Displ. Power down
Contin. operation
User Level
Safety control. Set. + 42.0 °C
Safety control. Act + 39.8 °C

Instrument data
• Instrument Name
Enter an individual name of the climatic chamber.
• Address
Enter a controller address (1 to 30) for operation with the communication software APT-COM™.
All other entries are relevant only for service purposes.
Contrast
Adjust the contrast of the display according to the available ambient light to obtain maximum readability.
Displ. power down
• Switch off event
Do not change the entry “Wait. Period”.
• Waiting period
You can enter a delay time after which the display, following manual activation, will automatically be
turned off again, on condition that the moment is outside the operation time defined in menu ”Contin.
operation”.
Contin. operation
Enter an operation time to determine the period of display activity. Outside the defined period, the display
is automatically turned off. Pressing down any key will reactivate the display. After the time set in menu
“Displ. power down“, the display will turn off again as far as the actual time is not within the operation time
fixed in menu “Cont. operation“.
User Level
Toggle here to the display menu “User Level” (chap. 6.4) by entering a password. Factory default setting
for this password is +00001. You can change the password (“user code”) in the menu “User Level”.
Safety control.Set
The setting of the tolerance limit of the safety controller (chap. 10.2) is displayed. You cannot change it in
this view.
Safety control.Act
The measuring result of the safety controller (chap. 10.2) is displayed. The safety controller compares the
value measured by a second independent temperature sensor to the entered tolerance limit.

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6.4 Menu settings in the “User Level” menu

User Level
Date and time
Summer time
Language English
Temperature unit °C
Buzzer Active
Safety controller
User-code No. 1

Date and time

Enter the actual date and time to provide the proper measurement records. Data is displayed in the chart
recorder function (chap. 7) of the controller and will remain stored in case of a power failure.
Summer time
Time is set one hour in advance during the summer time period.
Setting the summer time switch:
• Off: No change to summer time occurs
• User timed: Beginning and end of summer time can be set individually
• Automatic: The summer time arrangement for central Europe is enabled (summer time from last
Sunday of March until last Sunday of October)
Language
Select the menu language as German, English, or French (chap. 6.1).
Temperature unit

Do NOT change the temperature unit from °C to °F.

Buzzer
Audible alarm buzzer
• Inactive: No audible alarm will sound if an alarm event happens (chap. 11).
• Active: An audible alarm will sound in case of an alarm event (chap. 11).
Safety controller
Enter a safety controller tolerance limit to prevent temperature from exceeding this setting. For setting,
see chap. 10.2.
User-Code No.
Change the password (“user code”) needed to access the “User Level” menu. Factory default setting
+00001.

Make a note of any change in the user password. There is no access to this menu without the
correct password.

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7. Graphic representation of the historical measurement (chart
recorder function)
The representation of data imitates a chart recorder and allows recalling any set of measured data at any
point of time taken from the recorded period.
Normal display of the chart recorder function: Top left: The actual date and time are displayed.
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+23.9 °C +22.6 % rH
midity [% r.H.] are numerically and graphically displayed.
Scaling:
11:05:00
Temperature: -10 °C / 14°F to 100 °C / 212°F
Humidity: 0% r.H. to 100% r.H.
10:45:00
Button permits toggling between different repre-
sentations.
Depending on the selected kind of representation, button
H
might not have been visible until this procedure.
CONFIG H VIEW->

History display with cursor: Select button H

= History. A pink line appears on
the display marking as a cursor the selected moment.
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You can now recall the recorded data of any defined
+23.9 °C +22.6 % rH moment.
11:05:00 Top left: Date and time of the selected cursor position are
displayed.
Below: The corresponding temperature and humidity
10:45:00 values of this instance are numerically and graphically
displayed.
Scroll the cursor position using the arrow buttons.
Single arrow buttons: fine-tuning.
Double arrow buttons: page-up and page-down.
Toggle to the zoom display by pressing button .:
History - zoom function
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+22.6 % rH
Magnifier buttons : Zoom and zoom back
(i.e., shorten or extend the displayed period).

Toggle back to the former representation display using

this button .

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You can also directly enter any cursor position as a numerical input.
History representation: Toggling to any defined moment:
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Press button . The window “Cursor position”

opens to enter date and time.
Cursor position
Date 15.12.09 Select date or time with the arrow buttons and confirm
Time 11:34:27
with ENTER.

START

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Now you can access any moment that you would like
to recall. Enter date and time with the arrow buttons
Cursor position
Date
and confirm with ENTER.
Time Date
Date
Press button START .
Grenzwert
10.01.02
30.11.09
Offset

History display at the selected point of time:

20:30:00 30.11.09 Top left: Date and time of the selected cursor position
+22.7 °C +28.4 % rH are displayed.

21:00:00
Below: The corresponding temperature and humidity
values of this moment are numerically and graphically
displayed.
20:00:00
The cursor line marks the corresponding moment.

19:00:00

The available presentation depends on the pre-selected storage rate. This means the higher the storage
rate, the more precisely but shorter the data representation will be, see table below:
Storage rate Storage duration
(hours) (days)
5 sec 60 2,5
10 sec 120 5
1 min 720 30
5 min 3600 150
10 min 7200 300

CAUTION
Setting the storage rate clears the measured-value memory.
Danger of information loss.
¾ Change the storage rate ONLY if the previously registered data is no longer needed.

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7.1 Setting the storage rate
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User-Settings
Configuration 2
Configuration 1
CONFIG
Parameters

Choose variation

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User-Settings
Configuration 2
Configuration 1
2X

Parameters
Choose variation

2X

User-Code ?

1X Offset +00001
Grenzwert

3X

Configuration 1
Diagram view
Feed view Time/div
Event tracks
Datalogging
Interface
Analog view

Datalogging
Normal operation
Event operation
Timed operation

Normal operation
Store status On
Store value Actual val.
Storage rate 60s

Sollwert rate
Storage Art

Enter the storage rate with the arrow keys and

confirm by pressing “ENTER”.
To leave this menu press the “EXIT” button several
times. EXIT

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8. Manual Mode

In Manual Mode (HAND) you can enter a temperature set-point, a humidity set-point, the fan speed (0%
to 100%), and the switching-state of up to 8 operation lines (non-functional with standard unit). All set-
tings remain valid for Manual Mode (HAND) until the next manual change, also if the unit had been turned
off or in case of toggling to Idle Mode or Program Mode (AUTO).

8.1 Entering the set point values

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W X
Idle Mode
TEMP 0.0 26.8 °C No heating or refrigerating function,
HUMID 0.0 58.6 % rH no humidification.
Fan working at 50% rate (factory
setting).

CONFIG PGM HAND VIEW->

Toggling to Manual Mode Change of page

HAND
CONFIG PGM W VIEW->

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EXIT

Hand-Mode
TEMP
TEMP +29.3
+40.0°C
°C
HUMID +65.0 %r.H.

SPEED
FAN SPEED +80.0 %
+50.0 %
Steuerkontakte
Operating contacts

HAND

Toggling between temperature set-point, humidity set-point, and fan speed

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Hand-Mode
Operating contacts TEMP +40.0 °C
Contact 1 On HUMID +65.0 %r.H.
Contact 2 Off
Contact 3 Aus TEMP
Contact
Contact 4 1 Aus FAN +80.0 %
Contact 5
Off Aus Oper +0060.0 °C
Contact 6 Aus
On
Contact 7 Aus
Contact 8 Off
EXIT
HAND HAND

Arrow buttons to select the operation Arrow buttons to enter Button to move the decimal point
lines (no function) the value

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Set-point ranges:

Temperature Setting range: -5 °C / 23°F up to 70 °C / 158°F

Control range: 0ºC / 32°F to + 70ºC / 158°F (without humidity), + 10 °C / 50°F to +70
°C / 158°F (climatic operation)
(KBF P: Control ranges with illumination see technical data, chap. 19.4)
Humidity Setting range: 0 % r.H. to 80 % r.H.
Control range: 10 % r.H. to 80 % r.H.
(KBF P: Control ranges with illumination see technical data, chap. 19.4)
For possible combinations of temperature and humidity values without condensation,
see temperature / humidity diagram in chap. 12.
Fan speed 0 % (approx. 25 % of full speed) up to 100 % (full speed)
Reduce the fan speed only if required, because the spatial distribution of temperature
and humidity will be as well reduced.
Technical data refers to 100% fan speed.

Special case: KBF P operating without illumination

• Reduce the setting of the desired temperature set-point by 1 °C
(example: desired temperature set-point: 40 °C, setting without illumination: 39 °C)
• Increase the setting of the desired humidity set-point by 4.5 % r.H.
(example: desired humidity set-point: 75 % r.H. setting without illumination 79.5 % r.H.)

Due to safety reasons, reducing the fan speed to standstill of the fan is NOT possible. Thus,
even if you set the fan speed value to 0%, the fan will continue running with reduced speed.
(approx. 25 % of full speed).

For the control range of temperature and relative humidity, see temperature / humidity diagram chap. 12).

With set-point type “Limit”, adapt the safety controller (chap. 10.2) or the temperature safety
device class 3.3 (option, chap. 10.3) always when you changed temperature the set-point. Set
the safety controller set-point or the set-point of temperature safety device class 3.3 (option)
by approx. 2 °C to 5 °C above the controller temperature set-point.
Recommended setting: Set-point type “Offset” with safety controller set-point 2 °C.

In Manual Mode, no program can be started. Set-points can be entered for temperature and for humidity.
The actual values equilibrate to these set-points.
When pushing the EXIT button in Manual Mode, the controller changes to Idle Mode. The set-points en-
tered in Manual Mode remain saved.

When incidentally pressing the EXIT button during Manual Mode operation, the controller will
change to Idle Mode and thus will not adjust any more to the program set-points.

We recommend keyboard locking (chap. 15.6, available via BINDER Individual) during opera-
tion.

For a negative set-point entry, enter the numerical value first and only then the negative sign
(-).

When operating without humidity (humidity switch (4) OFF) set the humidity set-point in Man-
ual Mode to 0 % r.H. in order to avoid alarms (in case of the humidity deviating by more than
+/- 5% from the set-point).

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8.2 Performance after power failure in Manual Mode
In Manual Mode (HAND), all functions reinstate exactly to the same situation the chamber had before
power failure. The set-points are immediately resumed. The power failure will appear in the event list. No
error message indicating that a power failure has taken place is displayed.

9. Program operation
The 2-channel program controller MB1 permits programming temperature and humidity cycles. It offers
25 program memory positions with 100 program sections each. The total of program sections of all pro-
grams is limited to 500. It is not possible to link several programs.
For each program section a temperature set-point, a humidity set-point, the fan speed (0% to 100%), and
the switching-state of up to 8 operation lines (non-functional with standard unit) can be entered.
Programming is possible directly by the keypad of the controller or graphically by the software APT-
COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option, chap. 15.1) specially developed by BINDER.

9.1 Overview menu-based program entry

Displays showing the initial normal display in Idle Mode:

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W X W X

TEMP 0.0 26.8 °C X - TEMP

26.8 °C
HUMID 0.0 58.6 %rH X - HUMID
58.6 %rH
FAN SPEED
50 %
CONFIG PGM HAND VIEW-> CONFIG PG M HAND VIEW->

Hit button PGM. The window program selection appears.

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Prog select Fr. Abs. 372
Prog 1 PROG 01 
Prog 2 PROG 02 
Prog 3 PROG 03 
Prog 4 PROG 04 
Prog 5 PROG 05 
Prog 6 PROG 06 
Prog 7 PROG 07 
Prog 8 PROG 08 
Prog 9 PROG 09 
Prog10 PROG 10 
Prog11 PROG 11 
Prog12 PROG 12 
Prog13 PROG 13 
Prog14 PROG 14 
Prog15 PROG 15 
Prog16 PROG 16 
Prog17 PROG 17 
DEL PGM

Select a program via the arrow keys and confirm by ENTER

The following display serves to select a subroutine:

TP-Program 1 Entry of temperature values and fan speed setting

TP-Program 2 Entry of humidity values
TP-Program 3 no function

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9.2 Entry of temperature values and fan speed
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Pr og. Select.
Pr og
Prog 1 1 PROG
PROG
01 01
TP-PrProgram
og 2 PROG
1 02
Pr og 3
TP-PrProgram PROG
2 03
og 4 PROG 04
TP-PrProgram
og 5 3
PROG 05
Pr og 6 PROG 06
Pr og 7 PROG 07
Pr og 8 PROG 08
Pr og 9 PROG 09
Pr og 10 PROG 10
Pr og 11 PROG 11

Select the first subroutine “TP-Program 1” and confirm with ENTER.

An initially empty program table appears. You can now enter the temperature program.
Temperature at the Program No. Subprogram TP-Program No. 1
beginning of the Total number of program
program section 08:43:55 15.12.09 sections

Parameter set (preselected)

Fan speed in %
Factory setting: Tolerance band limits tem-
50% in Idle Mode perature (maximum and mini-
100% in Manual Mode and Operation lines
mum temperature)
Program Mode (no function)
Duration of program Number of start section in case Number of repeats in case of
section of repeat cycles repeat cycles
You can enter Program sections into this program table.
Hit the PGM button. An inquiry display appears offering to enter or delete individual program sections.

ZP-Abschnitt Abs. Nr. 5

insert In this view, new program lines can be entered or deleted:

delete

new New lines are added below in the table

insert New lines are added above a previously selected line
delete Individual lines that have been selected previously are deleted

Create as many lines, i.e. program sections, as desired. In a next step, values can be entered into these
lines. It is as well possible to add supplementary lines later on or to delete individual lines at any moment.

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4 x

To enter values, select the corresponding line via the

arrow keys.
PGM
Hit the ENTER button. The program editor appears.
Enter the individual values of the selected program section.

Program editor Abs.Nr. 6

Setpoint 1 +100.0
FAN ****.*
Operating contacts
Time 00:45:00
Repeat Section 5
Repeat Number 10
Tol.-band min. -1999.0
Tol.-band max. +9999.0
Parameter set 1

Setpoint 1 Temperature with start of the program section

FAN Fan speed in %
Operating contacts Operation lines (no function)
Time Duration of the program section
Repeat Section No. of start section in case of repeat cycles
Repeat Number No. of repeats in case of repeat cycles
Tol.-band min. Temperature limits (maximum / minimum temperature)
(In case of exceeding: temporary program stop)
Tol.-band max.
Parameter set Pre-selected value (Do NOT change!)

Select the parameters via the arrow keys and confirm by ENTER.
Then enter the values via the arrow keys, and confirm the entry by ENTER.

For a negative set-point entry, enter the numerical value first, and only then the negative sign
(-).

With set-point type “Limit”, adapt the safety controller (chap. 10.2) or the temperature safety
device class 3.3 (option, chap. 10.3) to the highest temperature set-point value of the program
actually used. Check the safety device for each temperature program and adapt it if neces-
sary. Set the safety controller set-point or the set-point of temperature safety device class 3.3
(option) by approx. 2 °C to 5 °C above the controller temperature set-point.
Recommended setting: Set-point type “Offset” with set-point 2 °C.

Special case: KBF P operating without illumination

• Reduce the setting of the desired temperature set-point by 1 °C
(example: desired temperature set-point: 40 °C, setting without illumination: 39 °C)

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Performance after completing the program:
The controller changes to Idle Mode. Heating, refrigeration, and humidification are inactive; the chamber
approximates ambient temperature. The fan turns at 50% rate.
Note for KBF P: When the illumination is operating, the inner chamber temperature may rise considera-
bly after the end of the program. When operating with illumination an additional program section at the
end of the program is therefore required. This program section gives the desired final temperature and is
repeated infinitely (enter the number of cycles “Cy” as “-1“), i.e., until cancelling the program manually d
(press the EXIT or AUTOMATIC button).

CAUTION
Too high inner chamber temperature.
Damage of the lamps and the charging material.
¾ When operating with illumination, program an additional program section.
¾ Set the safety controller to set-point type “Offset” with set-point 5 °C

9.3 Entry of humidity values

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Prog. Select.
Prog
Prog 1 1 PROG
PROG
01 01
Prog 2 PROG 02
TP-Prog
Program
3 1
PROG 03
TP-Prog
Program
4 2
PROG 04
TP-Prog
Program
5 3
PROG 05

Select the second subroutine “TP-Program 2” and confirm with ENTER. An initially empty program table
appears. You can now enter the humidity program.
Humidity at the beginning Program No. Subprogram TP-Program No. 2
of the program section
Total number of program
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sections
2

Parameter set (preselected)

Tolerance band limits humidity
Fan speed in % (maximum and minimum
(no function) Operation lines humidity)
(no function)
Duration of program Number of start section in case of Number of repeats in case of
section repeat cycles repeat cycles

Further proceeding is equivalent to the temperature value entry described in chap. 9.2.
Time course of the subroutines:
When starting the overall program, both subroutines (TP-Program 1 and TP-Program 2) run off synchro-
nously. They should be of the same duration because each of the subroutines becomes inactive after
run-off (i.e., no heating or refrigeration and 50% fan speed after ZP 1 is completed, no humidification after
ZP 2 is completed). When the whole program is finished, the controller changes to Idle Mode. Tempera-
ture and humidity proceed towards ambient values.

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 Special case: KBF P operating without illumination
• Increase the setting of the desired humidity set-point by 4.5 % r.H.
(example: desired humidity set-point: 75 % r.H. setting without illumination 79.5 % r.H.)

Performance after completing the program:

The controller changes to Idle Mode. Heating, refrigeration, and humidification are inactive; the chamber
approximates ambient temperature. The fan turns at 50% rate.

9.4 Selecting between set-point ramp and set-point step

Set-points always refer to the start of a program section, i.e., at the beginning of each program section
the entered set-point is targeted. During program section operation, the temperature or humidity gradually
passes to the set-point entered for the following program section.
By appropriate design of the program section timing, you can program all kinds of temperature and hu-
midity transitions:
• Gradual temperature / humidity changes “set-point ramp”
The set-point gradually moves from one set-point to the one of the following program section during a
given interval. The actual temperature or humidity value (X) follows the continually moving set-point
(W) at any moment.
• Program sections with constant temperature / humidity
The initial values of two subsequent program sections are identical; so the temperature or humidity
remains constant during the whole time of the first program section.
• Sudden temperature / humidity changes “set-point step”
Steps are temperature or humidity changes (ramps) that occur during a very short interval. A section
with a different set-point follows two program sections with an identical set-point. If the duration of this
transitional program section is very short (minimum entry 1 sec), the temperature or humidity change
will proceed rapidly in the possible minimum time.
W

05 07
01 02 03 04 06 08 09

Figure 17: Possible temperature or humidity transitions

The following chapter offers examples of programming a set-point ramp and a set-point step.

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9.5 Program entry as set-point ramp or as set-point step
In order to avoid incorrect programming, we recommend plotting the temperature profile and the humidity
profile (chart templates in chap. 9.11 and 9.12) and entering the values into a table (templates in chap
9.13 and 9.14).
The controller provides 8 operation lines (non-functional with standard unit) that can be activated or de-
activated for each program section.

Program entry as set-point ramp (example of a temperature program)

01 02 03 04 05
W/°C

Tolerance
maximum
100

80

60
Tolerance
40 maximum

20

0
30 120 180 380 t/min.

Program table corresponding to the diagram above:

Program Set-point Fan Section time Operation Target No. of Min. Max.
section temp. lines section cycles tolerance tolerance
01 40 100 % 00:30:00 Off 1 0 -1999 +9999
02 60 100 % 01:30:00 Off 1 0 -5 +5
03 90 100 % 01:00:00 Off 1 0 -2 +2
04 90 100 % 03:20:00 Off 1 0 -1999 +9999
05 20 100 % 00:00:01 Off 1 0 -1999 +9999
Enter now the values of the above program table into the program table of one of the 25 program places
of the program controller MB1:

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Program entry as set-point step (example of a temperature program)

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
W/°C

100 Tolerance
maximum
80

60
Tolerance
40 minimum

20

0
30 120 180 380 t/min.

Program table corresponding to the diagram above:

Program Set-point Fan Section time Operation Target No. of Min. Max.
section temp. lines section cycles tolerance tolerance
01 40 100 % 00:30:00 Off 1 0 -1999 +9999
02 40 100 % 00:00:01 Off 1 0 -1999 +9999
03 60 100 % 01:30:00 Off 1 0 -5 +5
04 60 100 % 00:00:01 Off 1 0 -1999 +9999
05 80 100 % 01:00:00 Off 1 0 -2 +2
06 80 100 % 00:00:01 Off 1 0 -1999 +9999
07 20 100 % 03:20:00 Off 1 0 -1999 +9999
08 20 100 % 00:00:01 Off 1 0 -1999 +9999
Enter now the values of the above program table into the program table of one of the 25 program places
of the program controller MB1:

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For rapid transition phases, do NOT program any tolerance limits in order to permit maximum
heating, refrigerating, and humidification speed.

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9.6 Advice for the programming of the different temperature or humidity transi-
tions

• For the end value of the desired cycle, add an additional section (in the examples section 05 for set-
point ramp and section 08 for set-point step) with a section time of at least one second. Otherwise the
program will stop one section too early because the program line is incomplete.
• When operating without humidity (humidity switch (4) OFF), enter a humidity sub-program with the
humidity set-point set to 0 in order to avoid alarms (in case of the humidity deviating by more than +/-
5% from the set-point).
• Program interruption (rest function): Hit key "HAND" in order to interrupt the program. During this
program interruption time the controller equilibrates to the set-points of the reached program section.
The display displays AUTO HAND on the bottom right instead of AUTO (program operation). This
state lasts until you hit the EXIT key, then the program continues. If you want to cancel the interrupted
program, keep the AUTOMATIC button pressed down for 5 seconds.
• Tolerance band function: If the tolerance minimum is set to e.g. -5 and the tolerance maximum to
e.g. +5, the program is interrupted when the actual value deviates by 5 °C resp. 5 % r.H. or more from
the set-point value. During this program interruption time the controller equilibrates to the set-points of
the reached program section. The display displays AUTO HAND on the bottom right instead of AUTO
(program operation). You can enter different values for tolerance maximum and minimum for each
section. When the temperature or humidity are situated within the entered tolerance limits, the pro-
gram is automatically continued, and the indication AUTOHAND disappears. If you want to cancel the
interrupted program, keep the AUTOMATIC button pressed down for 5 seconds.

Programming of tolerances can extend program duration.

The number -1999 for the tolerance minimum means “-∞“ and the number 9999 for the tolerance
maximum means “+ ∞“. Entry of these numbers will never lead to program interruption.
When leaving the tolerance bandwidth in one of the subroutines, the time course of the whole pro-
gram, i.e., of both subroutines, is halted.
During the rapid transition phase, do NOT program any tolerance limits in order to permit the maxi-
mum heating, refrigerating, or humidification speed.
• The initial setting ∗∗∗∗.∗ of the fan speed corresponds to the maximal speed of 100 %.

Do reduce the fan speed rate ONLY if absolutely necessary for the essay. Usually, the
spatial exactitude of temperature and of humidity decreases with decreasing ventilation.
Technical data refer to a 100 % fan speed rate.

• Programming is conserved even in case of power failure or after turning off the unit.
• The controller memory can store a maximum of 25 programs. Each program cannot exceed 100 sec-
tions. It is not possible to link several programs. The total number of program sections of all programs
is limited to a maximum of 500.
• Running program (display AUTO): If you incidentally press the EXIT or AUTOMATIC button, the con-
troller will change to Idle Mode and thus will not adjust any longer to the program set-points
• Program interruption with rest function (display AUTO HAND): If you press the EXIT key, the program
continues. Button ENTER is non-functional. To cancel the program, keep the AUTOMATIC button
pressed down for 5 seconds.
• Program interruption with tolerance band function (display AUTO HAND): Buttons EXIT and ENTER
are non-functional. To cancel the program, keep the AUTOMATIC button pressed down for 5 seconds.

General note:
The MB1 controller displays more menu entries than those described in this manual. These are password
protected because they are relevant for service purpose only and the user must not modify them. Only
service authorized by BINDER shall access those entries.

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9.7 Repetition of a section or several sections within a program
The example of a set-point ramp temperature program of chap. 9.5 will serve as an example. The shaded
sections 02 and 03 shall be repeated e.g. 30 times.
Program Set-point Fan Section time Operation Target No. of Min. Max.
section temp. lines section cycles tolerance tolerance
01 40 100 % 00:30:00 Off 1 0 -1999 +9999
02 60 100 % 01:30:00 Off 1 0 -5 +5
03 90 100 % 01:00:00 Off 1 0 -2 +2
04 90 100 % 03:20:00 Off 1 0 -1999 +9999
05 20 100 % 00:00:01 Off 1 0 -1999 +9999
The following table shows the resulting program, whereby the differences to the table above are shaded.
Program Set-point Fan Section time Operation Target No. of Min. Max.
section temp. lines section cycles tolerance tolerance
01 40 100 % 00:30:00 Off 1 0 -1999 +9999
02 60 100 % 01:30:00 Off 1 0 -5 +5
03 90 100 % 01:00:00 Off 2 30 -2 +2
04 90 100 % 03:20:00 Off 1 0 -1999 +9999
05 20 100 % 00:00:01 Off 1 0 -1999 +9999
Sections 02 and 03 will be executed in total 31 times; only then, the program will continue.
Entry of the values into the display program table:

08:43:55 15.12.09

To have sections repeated infinitely, enter the number of cycles “Cy” as -1.

9.8 Performance after power failure in Program Mode

Execution of the program is resumed at the point where the interruption occurred with the latest set-
points reached during program course. The power failure is noted in the event list. No error message is
displayed indicating that a power failure has taken place.

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9.9 Starting a previously entered program
The program has to be previously entered via a programming table (chap. 9.5, 9.7).
09:11:55 15.12.09 Idle mode
W X
No heating or refrigerating function,
TEMP 0.0 36.8 °C no humidification.
HUMID 0.0 58.6 %rH The fan turns at 50% rate
(factory setting).

CONFIG PGM HAND VIEW->

09:12:02 15.12.09
Select a program place Program start
Program Prog 01
Delayed program start Pre start time
Section
00:00:00
1
Rest time 00:00:00
Start with section …
Remaining time of the
selected start section

Arrow buttons to select the parameter to be set

089:12:13 15.12.09

Program start
Program Prog 01
Pre start time
Programm
00:00:00
Section 1
Res time PROG 01 00:00:00
PROG 02
PROG
PROG
03
04 Hit AUTOMATIC key
PROG 05
PROG
PROG
06
07
to start the program
PROG 08
PROG 09
PROG 10
PROG 11

Arrow buttons to select the program

9.10 Deleting a program

09:13:47 15.12.09
Prog. Select. Fr. Abs. 372
Prog 1 PROG 01 ►
Prog 2 PROG 02 ►
Prog 3 PROG 03 ►
Prog 4 PROG 04 ►
Prog 5 PROG 05 ►
Prog 6 PROG 06 ►
Prog 7 PROG 07 ►
Prog 8 PROG 08 ►
Prog 9 PROG 09 ►
Prog10
Prog11
PROG 10
PROG 11
►
►
Select a program via the arrow keys
Prog12 PROG 12 ►
Prog13 PROG 13 ►
Prog14 PROG 14 ►
Prog15 PROG 15 ►
Prog16
Prog17
PROG 16
PROG 17
►
►
Hit button DEL PGM to delete the selected program.
DEL PGM

To delete individual program sections (table lines) use the inquiry display for adding or deleting program
sections (chap. 9.1).

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9.11 Template for temperature profile

Programmer: Program No. (1 to 25): Date:

Program title: Operation lines are without function
Project:

°C
100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

-10 Time

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9.12 Template for humidity profile

Programmer: Program No. (1 to 25): Date:

Program title: Operation lines are without function
Project:

% r.H.
100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0
Tim e

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9.13 Program table template for temperature and fan speed rate

Programmer: Program No. (1 to 25): Date:

Program title: Operation lines are without function
Project:

Section Set-point Fan speed Section time Operation lines Start section for Number of re- Tolerance Tolerance Parameter
No. Temperature [%] (no function) repeat cycles peat cycles minimum maximum set
Temperature Temperature
W-1 FAN Time Sk No Cy Tmin Tmax Pa
01 1
02 1
03 1
04 1
05 1
06 1
07 1
08 1
09 1
10 1
11 1
12 1
13 1
14 1
15 1
16 1
17 1
18 1
19 1
20 1
Default setting

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9.14 Program table template for humidity

Programmer: Program No. (1 to 25) Date:

Program title: Operation lines are without function
Project:

Section Set-point Fan speed Section time Operation lines Start section for Number of Toler. minimum Toler. maximum Parameter
Humidity (no function) (no function) repeat cycles repeat cycles Humidity Humidity set
No. W-1 FAN Time Sk No Cy Tmin Tmax Pa
01 ∗∗∗∗. 00000000 1
02 ∗∗∗∗. 00000000 1
03 ∗∗∗∗. 00000000 1
04 ∗∗∗∗. 00000000 1
05 ∗∗∗∗. 00000000 1
06 ∗∗∗∗. 00000000 1
07 ∗∗∗∗. 00000000 1
08 ∗∗∗∗. 00000000 1
09 ∗∗∗∗. 00000000 1
10 ∗∗∗∗. 00000000 1
11 ∗∗∗∗. 00000000 1
12 ∗∗∗∗. 00000000 1
13 ∗∗∗∗. 00000000 1
14 ∗∗∗∗. 00000000 1
15 ∗∗∗∗. 00000000 1
16 ∗∗∗∗. 00000000 1
17 ∗∗∗∗. 00000000 1
18 ∗∗∗∗. 00000000 1
19 ∗∗∗∗. 00000000 1
20 ∗∗∗∗. 00000000 1
no function no function Default setting

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10. Temperature safety devices

10.1 Over temperature protective device (class 1)

The climatic chamber KBF / KBF P is equipped with an internal temperature safety device, class 1 acc. to
DIN 12880. It serves to protect the unit and prevents dangerous conditions caused by major defects.
If a temperature of approx. 110 °C / 230°F is reached, the over temperature protective device perma-
nently turns off the unit. 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 pro-
vider or BINDER Service.

10.2 Safety controller (temperature safety device class 3.1)

The climatic chamber is equipped with an over temperature safety device class 3.1 acc. to DIN 12880. It
is designated as the “safety controller”. This second, electrically independent temperature controller takes
over at a selectable set point in case of fault. It serves to protect the charging material against extremely
high temperatures.

With option safety device class 3.3 (chap. 10.3) the safety controller is not used.
In this case, do NOT change the pre-set value of 100 °C / 212°F.

The message “TEMPERATURE LIMIT” on the controller display indicates safety controller activity. The
safety controller controls the climatic chamber to the entered safety controller set-point until the tempera-
ture inside the chamber returns below this temperature and until you then reset the alarm message by
button RESET.

Regularly check the safety controller setting for set-point type “Limit” or “Offset”
• in Manual 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. 2 °C to 5 °C above the desired temperature set-
point.

10.2.1 Safety controller set-point types

Limit Absolute maximum permitted temperature value

Example: temperature set point 40 °C / 104°F, safety controller set-point 42 °C / 107.6°F
Offset Maximum over temperature above any active temperature set point. (e.g., 2 °C). The
maximum temperature changes internally and automatically with every set-point change.

Do NOT change the temperature unit from °C to °F.

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10.2.2 Checking and setting safety controller set-point type and safety controller set-
point

User-settings
Instrument data
Contrast 29
Displ. Power down
Contin. operation
User Level
Safety control. Set. + 42.0 °C
Grundeinstellung
Safety control. Act + 39,8 °C

User level code no. 1 (factory setting)

4x

User Level
Date and time
Summer time
Language English
Temperature unit °C
Buzzer Active
Safety controller
User-code No. 1

Safety Controller
Setpoint type Limit
Setpoint + 42.0

Sollwert
Setpoint Arttype Sollwert Art
Setpoint
Grenzwert
Limit Grenzwert
Offset
Offset Offset +0042.0

In the menu “User Level” select the submenu “Safety controller”.

• Select the safety controller set-point type “Limit” or “Offset” in the field “Setpoint type”
• Enter the value for “Limit” or “Offset” in the field “Setpoint”.
For temperature disturbances see alarm indications, chap. 11.

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10.3 Temperature safety device class 3.3 (DIN 12880) (option)
With the option over/under temperature protective device (temperature safety device class 3.3 acc. to
DIN 12880) the unit is equipped with two additional safety devices (class 3.1 and class 3.2). The combi-
nation of the safety devices is regarded as a safety device class 3.3.
The temperature safety device, class 3.3, serves to protect the climatic chamber, its environment and the
contents against forbidden temperature excesses. Please also observe the regulations BGR 120 of the
German professional association of the chemical industry (formerly ZH 1/119 laboratory guidelines of the
employers’ liability insurance association) (for Germany).
With safety device class 3.1 a maximum value for the temperature is set that the unit will not exceed
due to the regulatory function of the safety device class 3.1. This protection against excessively high
temperatures can, for example, serve to protect the climatic chamber, its environment and the material
under treatment from excess temperatures.
With safety device class 3.2 a minimum value for the temperature is set that the unit will not fall below
due to the regulatory function of the safety device class 3.2. This protection against excessively low tem-
peratures can, for example, serve to protect sensitive loads from undercooling.
Both safety devices are functionally and electrically independent of the temperature control system. If an
error occurs, they perform regulatory function.
Safety devices class 3.1 (14) and class 3.2 (15) are located in the left lateral control panel.

With option temperature safety device class 3.3, the safety controller (chap. 10.2) must be set
to limit 100 °C / 212°F.

Excess
(14)
temperature
08:43:55 20.09.02
W X

EXIT

TEMP 40.0 36.8 °C

Set-point (1) HUMID 65.0 58.6 %rH

CONFIG W HAND VIEW->

(15) Insufficient
temperature

Figure 18: Temperature safety device class 3.3

10.3.1 Temperature safety device class 3.1

If you turn the control knob (14) to its end-stop (position 10), the safety de-
(14a) vice class 3.1 protects the appliance. If you set it to a temperature a little
(14) above the set-point temperature, it protects the charging material.
If the safety device class 3.1 has taken over control, identifiable by the red
alarm lamp (14a) lighting up, the message “TEMP ALARM” on the controller
display, and the buzzer, proceed as follows:
• Reset the buzzer with RESET key on the controller
• Disconnect the unit from the power supply
• Have examined and rectified the cause of the fault by an expert
• Start up the unit again as described in chap. 5.

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Setting:
To check the response temperature of the safety device class 3.1, turn on the chamber and set the de-
sired set point at the temperature controller.
The sections of the scale from 1 to 10 correspond to the temperature range from 0 °C / 32°F to 120 °C /
248°F and serve as a setting aid.
• Turn the control knob (14) of the safety device using a coin to its end-stop (po-
sition 10) (unit protection).
• When the set point is reached, turn back the control knob (14) until its trip point
(turn it anti-clockwise).
• The trip point is identifiable by the red alarm lamp (14a), the message “TEMP
ALARM” on the controller display, and the buzzer. Reset the buzzer with
RESET key on the controller.
Figure 19: Setting
• The optimum setting for the safety device is obtained by turning the control safety device class
knob clockwise by approximately two scale divisions, which leads to extinguish 3.1
the red alarm lamp (14a).

Check the setting regularly and adjust it following changes of set-point or charge.

10.3.2 Temperature safety device class 3.2

(15a) The safety device class 3.2 is equivalently set to a minimum temperature the
unit will not fall below. This protection against forbidden low temperatures
(15)
can for example serve to protect sensitive cultures from cooling down too
much.
If the control knob (15) is turned to its minimum (position 1), the safety de-
vice class 3.2 is without effect. If it is set to a temperature somewhat lower
than that selected by means of the controller, it functions as a protective
device for the material under treatment.

If the temperature safety device class 3.2 has assumed regulation, identifiable by the red alarm lamp
(15a) lighting up, the message “TEMP ALARM” on the controller display, and the buzzer, please proceed
as follows:
• Reset the buzzer with RESET key on the controller.
• Disconnect the unit from the power supply.
• Have examined and rectified the cause of the fault by an expert.
• Start up the unit again as described in chap. 5.

Setting:
To check the response temperature of the safety device class 3.2, put the unit into operation and set the
desired set point at the temperature controller.
The sections of the scale from 1 to 10 correspond to the temperature range from -40 °C / -40°F to +160
°C / 320°F and serves as a setting aid.
• Turn the control knob (15) of the safety device by means of a coin to position
1 (thermostat without effect).
• When the set point is reached, reset the safety device to its trip point (turn it
clockwise).
• The trip point is identifiable by the red alarm lamp (15a), the message “TEMP
ALARM” on the controller display, and the buzzer. Reset the buzzer with
RESET key on the controller.
Figure 20: Setting
• The optimum setting for the safety device is obtained by turning the control safety device class 3.2
knob anti-clockwise by approximately two scale divisions, which leads to ex-
tinguish the red alarm lamp (15a).

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 Check the setting regularly and adjust it following changes of set-point or charge.

11. Notification and alarm functions

11.1 Notification and alarm system overview (auto diagnosis system)

The unit provides notification and alarm functions, which indicate messages in up to three steps:
1. Visual indication of notifying or error messages are blue notes on the display of the MB1 controller.
2. Visual indication of alarm messages are red notes with an alarm bell symbol. After a delay time, some
notes change their color from blue to red.
In addition, there is an audible alert, if you did not deactivate the buzzer in the “User level” menu
(chap. 6.4).
3. Zero-voltage relay outputs (option, chap. 15.4) allow transmitting the alarm e.g., to a central monitor-
ing system.
Notifying sequence 1 2 3
Note Alarm Zero-voltage
Event (blue field) (red field) relay alarm out-
puts (option)
In case of freshwater supply via HUMID ALARM
water pipe: the water tap is closed, after 60 sec.
or the unit is defective.
In case of freshwater supply via
freshwater can (option, chap. 15.8):
Water can is empty. Humidification
is turned off. In case of refrigerating
operation, the interior is strongly
dehumidified. When the water sup-
ply is functional again, the humidity
system restarts working, or the unit
is defective.
Temperature deviation of more than TEMP RANGE TEMP RANGE after 16 min.
+/- 2 °C of the entered set-point immediately after 16 min.
Humidity deviation of more than +/- HUMID RANGE HUMID RANGE after 16 min.
5 % r.H. of the entered set-point immediately after 16 min.
Exceeded temperature limit of the TEMPERATURE LIMIT
safety controller immediately
Humidity system turned off with HUMID OFF
switch (4) immediately
Door open DOOR OPEN DOOR OPEN
immediately after 5 min.
Power failure immediately
With option temperature safety device class 3.3 (chap. 10.3):
Exceeding the maximum or mini- TEMP ALARM
mum temperature immediately
With option locking of the keyboard (BINDER Individual, chap. 15.6):
Locked keyboard KEY LOCK
immediately
The indicated intervals refer to the time after occurrence of the error or notified condition.

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11.2 Resetting the notification or alarm messages
The “RESET” button, which serves to acknowledge and reset the indication, will become visible auto-
matically whenever a notification or an alarm message appears.
1. Depending on the type of error, remove the cause of the disturbance or wait until the unit compen-
sates for the reason of the error.
2. Press the “RESET” button to reset the notification or alarm message.

CAUTION
In case the “RESET” button does not cancel the notification or alarm indication, the reason
for the disturbance was not removed correctly.
¾ Contact BINDER Service.

The “RESET” button allows resetting the notification or alarm messages regarding tempera-
ture and humidity only within a tolerance sector of +/- 2 °C resp. +/- 5 % r.H.
¾ With values outside this range, contact BINDER service.

If the humidity deviates by more than +/- 5 % r.H. from the set-point, this triggers an alarm
message.
In order to avoid such limit alarms when operating without humidity (humidity switch (4) OFF):
• in Manual Mode set the humidity set-point to 0 % r.H.
• in Program Mode enter a humidity sub-program with the humidity set-points set to 0 % r.H.

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12. Humidity system
The humidity system is turned on with humidity switch (4) located in the right lateral control panel.
The climatic chamber KBF / KBF P 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 21) show the
possible working ranges for humidity.

The preset temperature and humidity values should be situated within the optimum range
(hatched range in Figure 21).Only within this area can the unit will not be exposed to excessive
moisture due to condensation.
In the short-term set points outside the optimum range can also be targeted. The control accu-
racies of ± 3 % r.H., however, cannot be guaranteed in this case.

% r. H.

100

90

80

70

60

50
A
B
40 Figure 21: Temperature-Humidity diagrams
30

20

10

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
°C
KBF / KBF P without light cassettes
% r. H.

100

90

80

70

60

50
A
40 B
30

20

10

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
°C

KBF P 240 with illumination KBF P 720 with illumination

Range A: Control range of temperature and relative humidity

Range B: Discontinuous range (no continuous operation)

Heat emission of electrical devices connected inside the chamber may modify the temperature
and humidity range.

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 Entry of the humidity set-point 0 % in defined program sections permits completely turning off
humidity in Program Mode and thus attaining faster temperature changes.

The climatic chamber KBF / KBF P is equipped with a door heating system to prevent condensa-
tion in the door area.
If the set points for temperature or humidity are outside the optimum range, condensation can arise in the
door area.

CAUTION
Condensation by excess humidity.
Danger of corrosion on the housing after operating at humidity values > 70 % r.H.
for a long period.
¾ Dry the appliance completely before shut-down:
• Set the humidity to 0 % r.H. and turn on humidity switch (4).
• Set the temperature set point to 60 °C / 140°F for approx. 2 hours (Manual mode).
• Only then, shut down the unit at the main power switch (3) and close the tap of the
water supply.

Having turned off the unit by the main power switch (3), always close the tap of the water sup-
ply.

If you operate the unit at high humidity and then directly turn off the unit, the internal wastewater collector
may overflow due to the condensate. This may lead to emergence of water at the unit.

CAUTION
Overflow of the internal wastewater tank due to condensate.
Emergence of water at the unit.
∅ Following high humidity operation, do NOT directly turn off the unit.
¾ Pump off the condensate before shut-down:
• Set the humidity to 0 % r.H. and turn on humidity switch (4). Operate the unit for at
least 2 hours.
• Only then, shut down the unit at the main power switch (3) and close the tap of the
water supply.

12.1 Function of the humidifying and dehumidifying system

Humidifying system
The humidifying system is located in the humidity generation module. In a cylindrical container with a
volume of about 2 liters an electrical resistance heating evaporates water. The produced steam is main-
tained on a stable pressure level and is thus available in sufficient quantity for rapid humidity increases or
for compensation of humidity losses, e.g. by door openings. Condensation forming on the outer walls of
the useable volume is led through a water drain in the outer chamber into the wastewater can which is
pumped off automatically to the wastewater pipe when required.
Freshwater
You can supply the unit with freshwater via a water pipe or by manually filling a freshwater can (option,
chap. 15.8) You can fix the can on the unit rear or place it next to the unit.

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 In order to guarantee perfect humidifying, observe the following points with regard to
the freshwater supply:
• Supply pressure 1 to 10 bar when connecting to a water pipe
• Water type: deionized (demineralized) water
• To guarantee humidification during 24 hours even at high humidity set-points with manual
water supply, we recommend filling the freshwater can (option) daily at the end of the day.
• 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 at the customer.
Any problems and malfunctions that might arise following use of water of deviating quality is
excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH.

Automatic freshwater supply via water pipe

With this type of supply, the humidity system is continuously functional.
Manual freshwater supply via freshwater can (option, chap. 15.8)
With this type of supply, the humidity system is functional only if the water can is sufficiently filled. Check
the filling level daily. The water reserve in the water can is sufficient for one up to several days, depend-
ing on the humidity demand (set humidity set-point, number of door openings).
Wastewater
The condensation water from the interior is collected in an internal can with a volume of approx. 0.5 liters.
It is pumped off via the wastewater pipe.
Dehumidifying system
When humidity switch ON / OFF (4) (located on the lateral control panel) is in position ON, the climatic
chamber KBF dehumidifies in case of need in order to reach the set humidity set-point inside the Control
range of temperature and relative humidity (Figure 21).
Dehumidification occurs in case of need by means of defined dew point undershoot of several evapora-
tors of the refrigeration system. The condensate which forms is carried away as wastewater.
If the humidity system is turned off, at descending temperature courses dehumidification of the charging
material is possible due to operation of the refrigeration system.
For error indications concerning water supply and humidity system, see chap. 11.1 and 18.

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13. Defrosting at refrigerating operation
BINDER climatic 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 evaporation
plates. Nevertheless, at very low temperatures the moisture in the air can condense on the evaporator
plates leading to icing.

Always close the door properly.

Operation with temperature set-points > +5 °C / 41°F at an ambient temperature of 25 °C / 77°F:

The air defrosts the ice cover automatically. Defrosting is continually performed.
Operation with temperature set-points < +5 °C / 41°F:
Icing on the evaporator is possible. Defrost the unit manually.

With temperature set-points < +5 °C / 41°F, regularly defrost the unit manually:
• Set the humidity to 0 % r.H. and turn on the humidifying system at humidity switch (4).
• Set the temperature to 40 °C / 104°F (Manual Mode).
• Let the unit operate for about 30 minutes with closed door.

Too much ice on the evaporator is noticeable by reduced refrigerating performance.

When turning off the unit following prolonged refrigerating operation below +5 °C / 41°F, there is danger
of overflowing due to uncontrolled defrosting of icing on the evaporator.

CAUTION
Uncontrolled defrosting of icing on the evaporator.
Danger of overflowing.
After several days of refrigerating operation below +5 °C / 41°F:
∅ Do NOT directly turn off the unit.
¾ Manually defrost the unit (see description above).
¾ Then, shut down the unit at the main power switch (3) and close the tap of the water
supply.

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14. ICH compliant illumination according to CPMP/ICH/279/95 (Q1B)

14.1 BINDER ICH light

Beside pure cool white fluorescent tubes (light color 640) the special fluorescent tubes “BINDER Q1B
Synergy Light” available only at BINDER are used, which combine emission of both radiations UVA (light
color 09) and cool white (light color 640). Combination of these tubes leads to a spectral distribution ac-
cording to option 2 of guidelineCPMP/ICH/279/95 (Q1B).

35000

30000

25000

20000

15000

10000

5000

0
250 275 300 325 350 375 400 425 450 475 500 525 550 575 600 625 650 675 700 725 750 775

Figure 22: Overall spectrum cool white light color 640 and UVA light color 09

Advantages of the BINDER light system:

• Reaching the radiation doses of UVA and LUX requested by Q1B almost simultaneously.
• After having reached the target intensity of guideline CPMP/ICH/279/95 (Q1B) you can turn off the
fluorescent tubes with a UVA portion (BINDER Q1B Synergy Light) independently from the tubes with
visible spectral range.
• Optimum homogeneity of the spectral distribution and the intensities in LUX and UVA on the shelf
surface, even with high intensity values, obtained by the BINDER ICH light and the special lens of the
headlight. This guarantees that all samples receive the same radiation doses, thus permitting very
precise test conditions for photo stability tests.

Fluorescent tube cool white: T8 fluorescent tube in form of a rod with a tube diameter of 26mm. Length
according to chamber size 600 mm or 900 mm. Emissive range in the visible spectral range 400 to 800
nm. The relative spectral distribution meets the F6 standard (cool white) acc. to ISO 10977.
Fluorescent tube “BINDER Q1B Synergy Light”: T8 fluorescent tube in form of a rod with a tube di-
ameter of 26mm. Length according to chamber size 600 mm or 900 mm. Emissive range in the visible
spectral range 400 to 800 nm. Emissive range in the UVA range 320 to 400 nm.

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 WARNING
UV light hazard.
Eye and skin injury.
∅ Do NOT look directly into the light.
¾ Minimize skin exposure.

The maximum allowed ultraviolet exposure emitted by this unit on unprotected skin or eye shall not ex-
ceed 7.7 hours per day.
The waste heat of the fluorescent tubes leads to a modification of the temperature - humidity diagram:

When operating the chamber with illumination: Restricted temperature and humidity range 20
°C / 68°F to 60 °C / 140°F , at 20 °C not below 30 % r.H.

14.2 Adjustable light cassettes

The KBF P is equipped with fluorescent tubes for UVA and the visible spectral range. Special reflector
material in the cassettes ensures optimum light diffusion and efficient utilization of the high light intensity.
The lens of the headlight leads to a homogeneous intensity distribution even with short distance to the
shelf. The fluorescent tubes are built in light cassettes that can be freely positioned within wide areas.
They illuminate very homogeneously the racks below them.

KBF P 240 KBF P 720

Figure 23: Positions of light cassettes

This position is only meant for the light cassettes. Due to their connections, shelves can not
be positioned here.
You can move the light cassettes to the indicated positions.

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 Plug rear

(11)
(10)

front

Figure 24: Arrangement of the fluorescent tubes in the light cassette

The fluorescent tubes are turned on by two additional switches (10) and (11) on the left lateral control
panel (switches in position “I“).
(10) Switch for ICH compliant illumination BINDER Q1B Synergy Light (light color 640 cool white and
UVA)
(11) Switch for ICH compliant illumination cool white (light color 640)
You will obtain optimum homogeneity by alternately placing the fluorescent tubes of the same type, i.e.,
opposite arrangement of the inscription:

Inscription
Figure 25: Opposite arrangement of two fluorescent tubes

When replacing the fluorescent tubes, observe tube orientation (inscription).

The description how to replace the fluorescent tubes is given in chap.16.2.

Operation with light cassettes and illumination on: Maximum temperature 60 °C / 140°F.
Operation with light cassettes and illumination off: Do also NOT operate the unit at tempera-
tures >60 °C / 140°F. Otherwise the lifetime of the fluorescent tubes will be considerably re-
duced.
When operating the chamber at temperatures > 60 °C / 140°F, remove the light cassettes.

Special case: KBF P operating without illumination

• Reduce the setting of the desired temperature set-point by 1 °C
(example: desired temperature set-point: 40 °C, setting without illumination: 39 °C)
• Increase the setting of the desired humidity set-point by 4.5 % r.H.
(example: desired humidity set-point: 75 % r.H. setting without illumination 79.5 % r.H.)

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15. Options

15.1 Communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option)

The climatic chamber is regularly equipped with an Ethernet interface (8) that can connect the BINDER
communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem. The actual temperature and humidity values
are given at adjustable intervals. Programming can be performed graphically via PC. Up to 30 chambers
with RS 422 interface can be cross-linked. The MAC Address is indicated below the Ethernet interface.
For further information, please refer to the operating manual of the BINDER communication software
APT-COM™ 3.
The additional RS422 interface (9) is only used for service purposes. Do NOT connect it to any network.
The interface is labeled accordingly.

15.2 Interface RS 422 (option)

With this option, the chamber is equipped with a serial interface RS 422 (replacing the Ethernet interface)
that can connect the BINDER communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem. The actual
temperature and humidity values are given at adjustable intervals. For further information, please refer to
the operating manual of the BINDER communication software APT-COM™ 3.
Pin allocation of the RS 422 interface: Pin 2: RxD (+)
Pin 3: TxD (+)
Pin 4: RxD (-)
Pin 5: TxD (-)
Pin 7: Ground

15.3 Analog outputs for temperature and humidity (option)

With this option the chamber is equipped with analog outputs 4-20 mA for temperature and humidity.
These outputs allow transmitting data to external data registration systems or devices.
The connection is realized as a DIN socket (6) in the right lateral control panel as follows:
ANALOG OUTPUT 4-20 mA DC
PIN 1: Temperature –
PIN 2: Temperature +
PIN 3: Humidity –
PIN 4: Humidity +
Humidity range: 0 % r.H. to 100 % r.H.
Temperature range: -10 °C / 14°F to +100 °C / 212°F
A suitable DIN plug is enclosed.

Figure 26: Pin allocation of DIN socket (6) for option analog outputs

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15.4 Zero-voltage relay alarm outputs for temperature and humidity (option)
Equipment of the chamber with zero-voltage relay outputs for temperature and hu-
midity (option) permits the transmission of alarms to a central monitoring system.
Connection is established via a DIN socket.

Figure 27: Pin configuration of the DIN socket

Temperature contact Humidity contact

1 Pin 1: Pin 3 Pin 3: Pin
2 Pin 2: Make 4 Pin 4: Make

In case of a temperature alarm, pins 1 and 2 are open; with humidity alarm, pins 3 and 4 are open. This
happens simultaneously to the alarm message displayed at the controller display.
In case of power failure, both contacts are open.
Maximum loading capacity of the switching contacts: 24V AC/DC - 2,5A

DANGER
Electrical hazard.
Danger of death.
Damage to switching contacts and connection socket.
∅ Do NOT exceed the maximum switching load of 24V AC/DC – 2.5A.
∅ Do NOT connect any devices with a higher loading capacity.

In case of temperature and humidity alarm, the alarm message on the controller display remains dis-
played during transmission of an alarm via the zero-voltage relay outputs.
As soon as the cause of the alarm is rectified, you can reset the alarm transmission via the zero-voltage
relay outputs together with the alarm message at the controller display hitting the RESET key.
In case of power failure, transmission of the alarm via zero-voltage relay outputs remains active for the
duration of the power failure. Afterwards, both contacts close automatically.

When using the communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option, chap.

15.1) via the Ethernet interface of the climatic chamber for data acquisition, the alarm is not
automatically transmitted to the APT-COM™ protocol.
¾ Set the tolerance limits for recording limit value excesses separately in APT-COM™ 3.

15.5 Water protected internal socket (option – not for UL units)

The internal socket is splash proof.
IP system of protection 65 230 V 1N ~ 50-60 Hz
Charge max. 500 W
Maximum permitted operating temperature with this option: 50 °C / 122°F.

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 WARNING
Exceeding of the permitted maximum temperature.
Electrical hazard.
Danger of death.
Damage to the internal socket.
∅ Do NOT exceed the temperature set-point of 50 °C / 122°F.
¾ Set the safety controller to 50 °C / 122°F.
¾ With optional temperature safety device, class 3.3, set the mechanical thermostat class
3.1 to 50 °C / 122°F.

Heat emission of electrical devices connected inside the chamber may modify the temperature
and humidity range.

CAUTION
Risk of short circuit.
Damage to the unit.
¾ Use delivered plug only (IP protection type 66). Plug-in the plug and turn it to secure.
¾ If the socket is not used, close the lift-up lid and turn it for securing.

15.6 Keyboard locking (available via BINDER Individual)

The keyboard of the MB1 controller can be locked and unlocked via the key switch (option). In the locked
position, no entries to the controller are possible.

• Locked keyboard: Switch position vertical

• Unlocked keyboard: Switch position to the right

Only when the keyboard is locked, the key can be removed.

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TEMP 40.0 36.8 °C

HUMID 65.0 58.6 %rH

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Key switch

Figure 28: Keyboard locking

If the keyboard is locked, the notification “KEY LOCK” is displayed on the controller MB1 display (chap.
11).

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15.7 Additional flexible Pt 100 temperature sensor (option)

An additional flexible temperature sensor Pt100 allows measuring the temperature of the charging mate-
rial by means of an independent measuring system with Pt 100 entry. The sensor top protective tube of
the flexible Pt 100 can be immersed into liquid substances

Pt 100 Sensor
PIN 1: Pt 100
PIN 2: Pt 100
PIN 3: Pt 100
1 2 3 4 5 6 DIN socket (5)

A suitable DIN plug is enclosed. DIN plug

1 2 3 4 5 6

Figure 29: Pin configuration of the DIN socket (5) in the right lateral control panel

Technical data of the Pt100 sensor:

• Three-wire technique
• Class B (DIN EN 60751)
• Temperature range up to 320 °C / 608°F
• Stainless steel protective tube 45 mm length, material no. 1.4501

15.8 External freshwater and wastewater cans (option)

If no suitable 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.
The cans are placed in holding devices, which you can
fix directly at the rear of the unit or place them next to
the unit.

Figure 30: Rear view KBF / KBF P with installed external

water cans (option)

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15.8.1 Mounting the freshwater can

(1) 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 (20)

Freshwater hose connection (21)

Figure 31: Freshwater can (option)

(2) Cable connections

Connect the plug of the cable to the socket (22) at the rear of the unit.
The socket (22) is marked with a sticker:

Socket (22)

(17)

(18)

Figure 32: Connections at the unit rear KBF / KBF P 240

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(3) Hose connections
Plug the freshwater hose to the hose connection (21) above the freshwater can and secure it with
a hose clamp. You can use a part of the regularly delivered water hose.
Screw the hose nozzle (brass) to the free edge of the hose and screw it onto freshwater connec-
tion “IN” (17) at the rear of the unit.
When the freshwater can is empty, 60 seconds later the alarm message HUMID ALARM is displayed on
the controller, the buzzer sounds (chap. 11), and the humidity system turns off.

To guarantee humidification during 24 hours even at high humidity set-points with manual
water supply, we recommend filling the freshwater can (option) daily at the end of the day.

15.8.2 Mounting the wastewater can

(1) Fixing (if required)

Hang the can with its holding device on its 4 carriers at the free space next to the freshwater can.
(2) Hose connections
Plug the wastewater hose to the hose connection (23) of the can and secure it with a hose clamp.
You can use a part of the regularly delivered water hose.

Wastewater hose connection (23)

Figure 33: Wastewater can (option)

Plug the free hose edge to the wastewater connection “OUT” (18) at the rear of the unit and secure
it with a hose clamp.
You can remove the wastewater can with its holding device for emptying (disconnect the hose before).

CAUTION
Overflow of the wastewater can.
Damage to the surrounding.
¾ Empty the wastewater can in time.

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15.8.3 Mounting with wastewater recycling

With a clean chamber interior you can reuse the wastewater from the unit. Connect the wastewater
connection of the chamber (18) with the freshwater hose connection (24) of the freshwater can.

CAUTION
Soiling of the vapor humidification system.
Damage to the unit.
¾ Reuse wastewater ONLY with a clean chamber interior.
¾ In case of soiling / contamination of the interior, conduct the wastewater to the waste
water connection or use the wastewater can.

(1) Fixing of the freshwater can (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.
(2) Cable connections of the freshwater can
Connect the plug of the cable to the socket (22) at the rear of the unit as described in chap. 15.8.1.
(3) Hose connections
Plug the wastewater hose to the hose connection (24) of the freshwater can and secure it with a
hose clamp. You can use a part of the regularly delivered water hose.
Plug the free hose edge to the wastewater connection “OUT” (18) at the rear of the unit and secure
it with a hose clamp.

Freshwater hose connection (24)

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15.9 BINDER Pure Aqua Service (option)
The optional BINDER water treatment system (disposable system) serves to treat tap water. The lifetime
depends on water quality and the amount of treated water. The measuring equipment to assess the water
quality is reusable.

For detailed information on operating the water treatment system BINDER Pure Aqua Ser-
vice and its function, please refer to the operating manual Art. No. 7001-0159, delivered
with BINDER Pure Aqua Service.

16. Maintenance, cleaning, and service

16.1 Maintenance intervals, service

DANGER
Electrical hazard.
Danger of death.
∅ The unit must NOT become wet during operation or maintenance works.
∅ Do NOT remove the rear panel of the unit.
¾ Disconnect the unit before conducting maintenance work. Disconnect the power plug.
¾ Ensure all maintenance work is conducted by licensed electricians or experts author-
ized by BINDER.

Ensure regular maintenance work is performed at least once a year.

Have conducted regular maintenance work on the steam humidifier at least once a year. The operating
behavior and the maintenance intervals of the humidifier essentially depend on the available water quality
and the amount of steam produced in the meantime.

We recommend cleaning the condensers at least twice a year. A qualified technician must
perform cleaning.

Replace the door gasket only when cold. Otherwise, the door gasket may become damaged.

With an increased amount of dust in the ambient air, clean the condenser fan (by suction or blowing)
several times a year.
We recommend taking out a maintenance agreement. Please consult BINDER Service:
BINDER telephone hotline: +49 (0) 7462 2005 555
BINDER fax hotline: +49 (0) 7462 2005 93555
BINDER e-mail hotline: service@binder-world.com
BINDER service hotline USA: +1 866 885 9794 or +1 631 224 4340 (toll-free in the USA)
BINDER service hotline Spain +34 9492 677 23
BINDER service hotline Asia Pacific: +852 39070500 or +852 39070503
BINDER service hotline Russia and CIS +7 495 98815 17
BINDER Internet website http://www.binder-world.com
BINDER address BINDER GmbH, post office box 102, D-78502 Tuttlingen
International customers, please contact your local BINDER distributor.

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16.2 Replacement of the fluorescent tubes

The average life expectancy of the fluorescent tubes is about 10,000 hours. We recommend replacing
the tubes every year in order to ensure full light intensity.
To replace the fluorescent tubes, unscrew and remove the clamping strips resting against the glass plate
(Allen screwdriver). Then lift the plate from the cassette. Rotate the tubes by 90° and pull them out of
their holders. When setting in the new tubes, observe the tube orientation (inscription, Figure 24). Fix the
glass plate screwing the clamping strips.

Figure 34: Dismounting a light cassette

Always replace all the fluorescent tubes of a light cassette together. Otherwise, homogeneity
of light intensity cannot be guaranteed.

16.3 Cleaning and decontamination

DANGER
Electrical hazard.
Danger of death.
∅ Do NOT spill water or cleaning agents over the inner and outer surfaces
¾ Disconnect the unit before cleaning. Disconnect the power plug.
¾ Completely dry the appliance before turning it on again.

Cleaning
Disconnect the chamber from the power supply before cleaning. Disconnect the power plug.

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Wipe the surfaces with a moistened towel. In addition, you can use the following cleaning agents:

Exterior surfaces Standard commercial cleaning detergents free from acid or halogenides.
inner chamber
Alcoholic solutions.
racks
door gaskets We recommend using the neutral cleaning agent Art. No. 1002-0016.
Instrument panel Standard commercial cleaning detergents free from acid or halogenides.
We recommend using the neutral cleaning agent Art. No. 1002-0016.

For surface protection, perform cleaning as quickly as possible.

After cleaning completely remove cleaning agents from the surfaces with a moistened towel.

Soapsuds may contain chlorides and must therefore NOT be used for cleaning.

Decontamination
Disconnect the chamber from the power supply prior to decontamination. Disconnect the power plug.
You can use the following disinfectants:

Inner chamber Standard commercial surface disinfectants free from acid or halogenides.
Alcoholic solutions.
We recommend using disinfectant Art. No. 1002-0022.

In case of contamination of the interior by biologically or chemically hazardous material, there are two
possible procedures depending on the type of contamination and charging material:
1. Spray the inner chamber with an appropriate disinfectant.
Before start-up, the unit must be absolutely dry and ventilated, as explosive gases may form during
the decontamination process.
2. If necessary, have strongly contaminated inner chamber parts removed by an engineer for cleaning,
or have them exchanged. Sterilize the inner chamber parts in a sterilizer or autoclave.

With every decontamination method, always use adequate personal safety controls.

CAUTION
Danger of corrosion.
Damage to the unit.
∅ Do NOT use acidic or chlorine cleaning detergents.

We recommend using the neutral cleaning agent Art. No. Art. Nr. 1002-0016 for a thorough
and mild cleaning.
Any corrosive damage that may arise following use of other cleaning agents is excluded from
liability by BINDER GmbH.

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16.4 Sending the unit 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 that has previously been issued to you. An authorization number
will be issued after receiving your complaint either in writing or by telephone prior to your sending the
BINDER product back to us. The authorization number will be issued following receipt of the information
below:
• BINDER product type and serial number
• Date of purchase
• Name and address of the dealer from which you bought the BINDER product
• Exact description of the defect or fault
• Complete address, contact person and availability of that person
• Exact location of the BINDER product in your facility
• A contamination clearance certificate (chap. 20) must be faxed in advance
The authorization number must be applied to the packaging in such a way that it can be easily recog-
nized or be recorded clearly in the delivery documents.

For security reasons we cannot accept a unit delivery if it does not carry an authorization num-
ber.

17. Disposal

17.1 Disposal of the transport packing

Packing element Material Disposal

Straps to fix packing on pallet Plastic Plastic recycling
Wooden transport box (option) Non-wood (compressed match- Wood recycling
wood, IPPC standard)
with metal screws Metal Metal recycling
Pallet Solid wood (IPPC standard) Wood recycling
with foamed plastic stuffing PE foam Plastic recycling
Transport box Cardboard Paper recycling
with metal clamps Metal Metal recycling
Top cover Cardboard Paper recycling
Edge protection Styropor® or PE foam Plastic recycling
Protection of doors and racks PE foam Plastic recycling
Bag for operating manual PE foil Plastic recycling
Insulating air cushion foil (packing PE foil Plastic recycling
of optional accessories)
If recycling is not possible, all packing parts can also be disposed of with normal waste.

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17.2 Decommissioning
Turn off the main power switch (3) and humidity switch (4). Disconnect the unit from the power supply.
Remove the water installation.

Having turned off the unit by the main power switch (3), always close the tap of the water sup-
ply.

• Temporal decommissioning: See indications for appropriate storage, chap. 3.3.

• Final decommissioning: Dispose of the unit as described in chap. 17.3 to 17.5.

17.3 Disposal of the unit in the Federal Republic of Germany

According to directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE), BINDER devices are classified as “monitoring and control instruments”
(category 9) only intended for professional use“. They must not be disposed of at public collecting points.
The climatic chamber KBF / KBF P bears the symbol for the marking of electrical and elec-
tronic equipment manufactured / placed on the market in the EC after 13 August 2005 and
be disposed of in separate collection according to the directive 2002/96/EC on waste elec-
trical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and German national law for electrical and elec-
tronic equipment (Elektro- und Elektronikgerätegesetz, ElektroG). WEEE marking: crossed-
out wheeled bin with solid bar under. A significant part of the materials must be recycled in
order to protect the environment.
At the end of the device’s service life, have the device disposed of according to the German
national law for electrical and electronic equipment (Elektro- und Elektronikgerätegesetz,
ElektroG) from 23 March 2005, BGBl. I p. 762 or contact BINDER service who will organize
taking back and disposal of the unit according to the German national law for electrical and
electronic equipment (Elektro- und Elektronikgerätegesetz, ElektroG) from 23 March 2005,
BGBl. I p. 762.

CAUTION
Violation against existing law.
∅ Do NOT dispose of BINDER devices at public collecting points.
¾ Have the device disposed of professionally at a recycling company which is certified
according to the German national law for electrical and electronic equipment (Elektro-
und Elektronikgerätegesetz, ElektroG) from 23 March 2005, BGBl. I p. 762
or

¾ 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 unit.

Certified companies disassemble waste BINDER equipment in primary substances for recycling accord-
ing to directive 2002/96/EC. The devices must be free from toxic, infectious or radioactive substances in
order to eliminate any health hazards to the employees of the recycling companies.

Prior to handing the unit over to a recycling company, it is the user’s responsibility that it is
free from toxic, infectious or radioactive substances.
• Prior to disposal, clean all introduced or residual toxic substances from the unit.
• Prior to disposal, disinfect the unit from all sources of infection. Be aware that sources of
infection may also be located outside the inner chamber.
• If you cannot safely remove all toxic substances and sources of infection from the unit,
dispose of it as “special” waste according to national law.
• Fill out the contamination clearance certificate (chap. 20) and enclose it with the unit.

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 WARNING
Contamination of the device with toxic, infectious or radioactive substances.
Danger of intoxication.
Danger of infection.
∅ NEVER take a unit contaminated with toxic substances or sources of infection for recy-
cling according to directive 2002/96/EC.
¾ Prior to disposal, remove all toxic substances and sources of infection from the unit.
¾ Dispose of a unit from which all toxic substances or sources of infection cannot be
safely removed as “special” waste according to national law.

17.4 Disposal of the unit in the member states of the EC except for the Federal
Republic of Germany
According to directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE), BINDER devices are classified as “monitoring and control instruments”
(category 9) only intended for professional use“. They must not be disposed of at public collecting points.
The climatic chamber KBF / KBF P bears the symbol for the marking of electrical and elec-
tronic equipment manufactured / placed on the market in the EC after 13 August 2005 and
be disposed of in separate collection according to the directive 2002/96/EC on waste elec-
trical and electronic equipment (WEEE). WEEE marking: crossed-out wheeled bin with
solid bar under.
At the end of the device’s service life, notify the distributor who sold you the device, who will
take back and dispose of the unit according to the directive 2002/96/EC of 27 January 2003
on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

CAUTION
Violation against existing law.
∅ Do NOT dispose of BINDER devices at public collecting points.
¾ Have the device disposed of professionally at a recycling company that is certified ac-
cording to conversion of the directive 2002/96/EC into national law.
or

¾ Instruct the distributor who sold you the device to dispose of it. The agreements apply
that were agreed with the distributor when purchasing the unit (e.g. his general terms of
payment and delivery).
¾ If your distributor is not able to take back and dispose of the unit, please contact
BINDER service.

Certified companies disassemble waste BINDER equipment in primary substances for recycling accord-
ing to directive 2002/96/EC. The devices must be free from toxic, infectious or radioactive substances in
order to eliminate any health hazards to the employees of the recycling companies.

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 Prior to handing the unit over to a recycling company, it is the user’s responsibility that it is
free from toxic, infectious or radioactive substances.
• Prior to disposal, clean all introduced or residual toxic substances from the unit.
• Prior to disposal, disinfect the unit from all sources of infection. Be aware that sources of
infection may also be located outside the inner chamber.
• If you cannot safely remove all sources of infection and toxic substances from the unit,
dispose of it as “special” waste according to national law.
• Fill out the contamination clearance certificate (chap. 20) and enclose it with the unit.

WARNING
Contamination of the device with toxic, infectious or radioactive substances.
Danger of intoxication.
Danger of infection.
∅ NEVER take a unit contaminated with toxic substances or sources of infection for recy-
cling according to directive 2002/96/EC.
¾ Prior to disposal, remove all toxic substances and sources of infection from the unit.
¾ Dispose of a unit from which all toxic substances or sources of infection cannot be
safely removed as “special” waste according to national law.

17.5 Disposal of the unit in non-member states of the EC

CAUTION
Alteration of the environment.
¾ For final decommissioning and disposal of the climatic chamber, please contact
BINDER service.
¾ Follow the statutory regulations for appropriate, environmentally friendly disposal.

The main board of the climatic chamber includes a lithium cell. Please dispose of it according to national
regulations.
The refrigerant used R 134a (1,1,1,2-tetrafluorethane) is not inflammable at ambient pressure. It must not
reach the environment. Professionally suck the refrigerant off the refrigeration cycle and dispose of it
according to the national regulations.

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18. Troubleshooting
Fault description Possible cause Required measures
Heating
Chamber heating permanently, Controller defective. Contact BINDER service.
set-point not held. Semiconductor relay defective.
Controller not well adjusted, or Calibrate and adjust controller.
adjustment interval exceeded.
Chamber doesn’t heat up. Pt 100 sensor defective. Contact BINDER service.
Heating element defective.
Semiconductor relay defective
Chamber doesn’t heat up when Limit temperature reached. Let the chamber cool down and
turning on the chamber. Safety controller (chap. 10.2) set hit RESET button of MB1 control-
Safety controller responds. too low. ler. If appropriate, select suitable
limit value.
Safety controller (chap. 10.2) Contact BINDER service.
defective.
Unit without function. No power supply. Check connection to power sup-
ply.
Wrong voltage. Check power supply for voltage
of 115V or 230V.
Unit fuse has responded. Check unit fuse and replace it if
appropriate. If it responds again,
contact BINDER service.
Controller defective. Contact BINDER service.
Nominal temperature exceeded
by 10° due to unit failure. Over
temperature protective device
(class 1) responds.
Mechanical safety device class Limit temperature reached. Check setting of temperature set-
3.1 responds point and of safety device class
(with option safety device class 3.1. If appropriate, select suitable
3.3). limit value.
Too much external heat load. Reduce heat load.
Controller defective. Contact BINDER service.
Safety device defective.
Semi-conductor relay defective
Mechanical safety device class Limit temperature reached. Check setting of temperature set-
3.2 responds point and of safety device class
(with option safety device class 3.2. If appropriate, select suitable
3.3). limit value.
Controller or safety device defec- Contact BINDER service.
tive.

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Fault description Possible cause Required measures
Refrigerating performance
No or too low refrigerating per- Ambient temperature > 25 °C / Select cooler place of installation.
formance. 77°F (chap.3.4).
Combination of tempera- Select combination of tempera-
ture/humidity values not in the ture/humidity values in the opti-
optimum range (see temperature mum range (chap. 12).
humidity diagram, Figure 21).
Compressor not turned on. Contact BINDER service.
Electro-valves defective.
No or not enough refrigerant.
Too much external heat load. Reduce heat load.
Humidity
Humidity fluctuation: Door gasket defective. Replace door gasket.
Control accuracy of ± 3 % r.H. is Door opened very frequently. Open doors less frequently.
not reached.
Humidity fluctuation, together Place of installation too hot. Select cooler place of installation
with temperature fluctuation > 1 or contact BINDER service.
°C at set-point ca. 3 °C over am-
bient temperature.
No or too low dehumidification. Capillary tube blocked Contact BINDER service.
Not enough refrigerant.
Icing at the evaporator plates. Set-point for a long time below Defrost the unit (chap. 13).
ambient temperature.
Condensation at the walls of the Combination of tempera- Select combination of tempera-
inner chamber. ture/humidity values not in the ture/humidity values in the opti-
optimum range (see temperature mum range (chap. 12).
humidity diagram, Figure 21)
Set-point for a long time below Defrost the unit (chap. 13)
ambient temperature, icing in the
preheating chamber.
Bad humidity and temperature Fan speed has been reduced. Set fan speed to 100%.
variation
Buzzer at the lower part of the Water level of the steam module Turn off and on the humidity
unit sounds. too low (filling time-out) switch (4). In case of alarm re-
peat after approx. 2 minutes,
contact BINDER service
Controller
No unit function Display mode “Standby” active. Press any controller key.
(dark display). Main power switch turned off. Turn on the main power switch.
No entries to controller keypad Keyboard locking (option) acti- Unlock keyboard locking (chap.
possible. Notification “KEY vated. 15.6).
LOCK” is displayed
No access to menu “User set- User code incorrect. Contact BINDER service.
tings”“.
Wrong temperature alarms, dis- Temperature unit changed to °F. Set temperature unit to °C (chap.
turbance of temperature accuracy 6.4).
Chart recorder function: meas- New setting of storage rate. Change the storage rate ONLY if
ured-value memory cleared, in- the previously registered data are
formation lost. no longer required (chap. 7).
Controller does not attain set- Button EXIT or AUTOMATIC has Change to Manual Mode (chap.
points entered in Manual Mode. been hit: Unit is in Idle Mode. 8).
Controller does not attain pro- Button EXIT or AUTOMATIC has Start the program again (chap.
gram set-points. been hit: Unit is in Idle Mode. 9.9).

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Fault description Possible cause Required measures
Controller (continued)
Program duration longer than Tolerances have been pro- For rapid transition phases, do
programmed. grammed. NOT program tolerance limits in
order to permit maximum heating,
refrigerating, or humidification
speed.
Program stops one section too Program line is incomplete. When programming, define the
early. end value of the desired cycle by
adding an additional section with
a section time of at least one
second.
Ramp temperature transitions are When using the Program Editor Select setting “ramp” in the Pro-
only realized as steps. of the software APT-COM™ 3 gram Editor of the software APT-
DataControlSystem, the setting COM™ 3 DataControlSystem
“step” has been selected. and transfer a program to the
chamber controller.
Humidity alarm message when Humidity set-point set to a value Manual Mode: Enter a humidity
operating without humidity (hu- > 0% r.H. set-point 0% r.H.
midity switch (4) OFF) Program Mode: Enter a humidity
subprogram with humidity set-
point 0% r.H.
RESET button does not cancel Cause of disturbance not re- Remove cause of disturbance. If
the notifying or alarm indication. moved correctly the RESET button still does not
The RESET button permits reset- cancel the indication, contact
ting notifying or alarm messages BINDER service.
for temperature and humidity only
with in a tolerance sector of +/- 2
°C resp. +/- 5 % r.H.
Controller display too dark. Contrast set too low. Increase display contrast (chap.
6.3).
Display flashing: Sensor rupture between sensor Contact BINDER service.
1999 or -1999 or 9999. and controller or Pt 100 sensor
defective.
Short-circuit.
Initialization problem due to turn- Observe a delay time of about
ing on the chamber too early. 30s between turning Off and On
again the chamber.
Miscellaneous
Fluorescent tube of ICH compli- Defective fluorescent tube. Replace the fluorescent tubes.
ant illumination (KBF P) does not
illuminate.
Impaired valve function of hose Calcification. Remove calcifications by citric
burst protection. acid or acetic acid solutions
(chap. 4.3.4).
Inspection of the valve by a plum-
ber.

Only qualified service personnel authorized by BINDER must perform repair.

Repaired units must comply with the BINDER quality standards.

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19. Technical description

19.1 Factory calibration and adjustment

This unit was calibrated and adjusted in the factory. Calibration and adjustment were performed using
standardized test instructions, according to the QM DIN EN ISO 9001 system applied by BINDER (certi-
fied 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.

19.2 Over current protection

The devices are equipped with an internal fuse not accessible from outside. If this fuse is blown, please
inform an electronic engineer or BINDER service.

19.3 Definition of usable volume

The usable volume illustrated below is calculated as follows:
A, B, C = internal dimensions (W, H, D)
c

C a, b, c = distance to wall

B
a = 0.1*A
b
b = 0.1*B
a a c = 0.1*C
VUSE = (A - 2 * a) * (B - 2 * b) * (C - 2 * c)
c b

A
Figure 35: Determination of the useable volume

Technical data refers to the defined usable volume.

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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19.4 Technical Data

19.4.1 KBF technical data

Unit size 115 240 720

Exterior dimensions
Width mm / inch 880 / 34.65 925 / 36.42 1250 / 49.21
Height (incl. feet/castors) mm / inch 1048 / 41.26 1460 / 57.48 1925 / 75.79
Depth mm / inch 647 / 25.47 800 / 31.50 887 / 34.92
Depth including door handle, I-triangle, connection mm / inch 699 / 27.52 880 / 34.65 939 / 36.97
Wall clearance rear (minimum) (spacer) mm / inch 100 / 3.94 100 / 3.94 100 / 3.94
Wall clearance side (minimum) mm / inch 100 / 3.94 100 / 3.94 100 / 3.94
Steam space volume l / cu.ft. 156 / 5.5 348 / 12.3 918 / 32.4
Quantity of doors 1 1 2
Quantity of inner glass doors 1 1 2
Interior dimensions
Width mm / inch 600 / 23.62 650 / 25.60 973/ 38.31
Height mm / inch 483 / 19.02 785 / 30.91 1250 / 49.21
Depth mm / inch 351 / 13.82 485 / 19.09 576 / 22.68
Interior volume l / cu.ft. 102 / 3.6 247 / 8.7 700/ 24.7
Quantity of racks (standard / max.) 2/5 2/9 2/15
Load per rack kg / lbs. 30 / 66 30 / 66 45 / 99
Permitted total load kg / lbs. 100 / 220 100 / 220 150 / 331
Weight (empty) kg / lbs. 129 / 284 184 / 406 309 / 681
Temperature data (without humidity)
Temperature range 1) °C / °F 0 to +70 / 32 0 to +70 / 32 0 to +70 / 32
to 158 to 158 to 158
Temperature uniformity (varia- at 25 °C / 77°F ±K 0.2 0.2 0.2
tion) at 40 °C / 104°F ±K 0.2 0.3 0.2
Temperature fluctuation ±K 0.1 0.1 0.1
Max. heat compensation up to 40 °C / 104°F W 200 300 600
Climatic data (with humidity)
Temperature range 1) °C / °F +10 to +70 / +10 to +70 / +10 to +70 /
50 to 158 50 to 158 50 to 158
Temperature uniformity (varia- at 25 °C / 77°F and ±K 0.2 0.3 0.2
tion) 60% r.H.
at 40 °C / 104°F ±K 0.2 0.3 0.2
and 75% r.H.
Temperature fluctuation at 25 °C / 77°F and ±K 0.1 0.1 0.1
60% r.H.
at 40 °C / 104°F ±K 0.1 0.1 0.1
and 75% r.H.
Humidity range % r.H. 10 to 80 10 to 80 10 to 80
Humidity fluctuation at 25 °C / 77°F and ± % r.H. ≤2 1.5 1.5
60% r.H.
at 40 °C / 104°F ± % r.H. ≤2 1.5 1.5
and 75% r.H.
Recovery time after doors were at 25 °C / 77°F and minutes 15 4 2
open for 30 sec. 2) 60% r.H.
at 40 °C / 104°F minutes 8 5 6
and 75% r.H.

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Unit size 115 240 720
Electrical data
IP system of protection acc. to EN 60529 20 20 20
Nominal voltage (+/-10%) 50/60 Hz V 200 to 240 1N~
Power plug shock proof plug
Nominal power kW 2.00 2.10 3.10
Energy consumption 4) at 40 °C / 104°F and 75 % Wh/h 470 650 620
r.H.
Installation category acc. to IEC 61010-1 II II II
Pollution degree acc. to IEC 61010-1 2 2 2
Over-current release category B, 2 poles Amp 16 16 16
Noise level approx. dB (A) 52 52 53
Electrical connection data KBF constructed acc. to UL requirements (for the USA und Canada)
Unit size 115 240 720
Electrical data KBF-UL
IP system of protection acc. to EN 60529 20 20 20
Nominal voltage (+/-10%) 60 Hz V 200 to 240 / 2~
Nominal power kW 2.00 2.10 3.10
Power plug NEMA 6-20P 6-20P 6-20P
Installation category acc. to IEC 61010-1 II II II
Pollution degree acc. to IEC 61010-1 2 2 2
Over-current release category B, 2 poles Amp 16 16 16
1) Lower values are valid at an ambient temperature of max. 25 °C / 77°F
2) to 98 % of the set value
3) Use this value for sizing air condition systems

All technical data is specified for units with standard equipment at an ambient temperature of +25 °C /
77°F and a power supply voltage fluctuation of +/-10%. The temperature data is determined in accor-
dance to BINDER factory standard following DIN 12880, observing the recommended wall clearances of
10 % of the height, width and depth of the inner chamber. Technical data refers to 100% fan speed.
All indications are average values, typical for units produced in series. We reserve the right to
change technical specifications at any time.

If the chamber is fully loaded, the specified heating up and cooling down times may vary ac-
cording to the load.

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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19.4.2 KBF P technical data

Unit size 240 720

Exterior dimensions
Width mm / inch 925 / 36.42 1250 / 49.21
Height (incl. castors) mm / inch 1460 / 57.48 1925 / 75.79
Depth mm / inch 800 / 31.50 887 / 34.92
Depth including door handle, I-triangle, connection mm / inch 880 / 34.65 939 / 36.97
Wall clearance rear (minimum) (spacers) mm / inch 100 / 3.94 100 / 3.94
Wall clearance side (minimum) mm / inch 100 / 3.94 200 / 7.87
Steam space volume l / cu.ft. 348 / 12.3 918 / 32.4
Quantity of doors 1 2
Quantity of inner glass doors 1 2
Interior dimensions
Width mm / inch 650 / 25.60 973 / 38.31
Height mm / inch 785 / 30.91 1250 / 49.21
Depth mm / inch 485 / 19.09 576 / 22.68
Interior volume l / cu.ft. 247 / 8.7 700 / 24.7
Quantity of racks (standard / max.) 2/7 3/12
Quantity of light cassettes 2 3
Load per rack kg / lbs. 30 / 66 45 / 99
Permitted total load kg / lbs. 100 / 220 150 / 331
Weight (empty) kg / lbs. 213 / 470 374 / 825
Temperature data (without humidity)
Temperature range without light cassettes 1) °C / °F 0 to +70 / 32 to 158
Temperature range with light cassettes, with illumination °C / °F +10 to +60 / 50 to 140
1)
Max. heat compensation up to 40 °C / 104 °F, with illumi- W 400 1000
nation
Climatic data (with humidity)
Temperature range without light cassettes 1) °C / °F +10 to +70 / +10 to +70 /
50 to 158 50 to 158
Temperature range with light cassettes, with illumination °C / °F +10 to +60 / +20 to +60 /
1) 50 to 140 68 to 140
Temperature uniformity at 25 °C / 77 °F and 60% r.H. ±K 0.6 1.2
(variation) with illumination at 40 °C / 104 °F and 75% r.H. ±K 0.6 1.2
Temperature fluctuation at 25 °C / 77 °F and 60% r.H. ±K 0.2 0.2
with illumination at 40 °C / 104 °F and 75% r.H. ±K 0.2 0.2
Humidity range without light cassettes % r.H. 10 to 80 10 to 80
Humidity range with light cassettes, with illumination % r.H. 10 to 75 10 to 75
Humidity fluctuation with at 25 °C / 77 °F and 60% r.H. ± % r.H. 1.5 ≤ 2.0
illumination at 40 °C / 104 °F and 75% r.H. ± % r.H. 2.0 ≤ 2.0
Recovery time after doors at 25 °C / 77 °F and 60% r.H. minutes 3 1
were open for 30 sec. 2) at 40 °C / 104 °F and 75% r.H. minutes 4 5
Illumination data per light cassette
ICH compliant illumination for photo stability testing 3) Lux 7500 9900
UVA W/m2 1.4 2.1

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Unit size 240 720
Electrical data
IP system of protection acc. to EN 60529 20 20
Nominal voltage (+/-10%) 50/60 Hz V 200 to 240 / 1N~
Power plug shock proof plug
Nominal power kW 2.40 3.50
Energy consumption at 40 °C / 104 °F and 75 % r.H. 4) Wh/h 600 2350
Installation category acc. to IEC 61010-1 II II
Pollution degree acc. to IEC 61010-1 2 2
Over-current release category B, 2 poles Amp 16 16
Noise level approx. dB (A) 52 53
Electrical connection data KBF P constructed acc. to UL requirements (for the USA und Canada)
Unit size 240 720
Electrical data KBF P-UL
IP system of protection acc. to EN 60529 20 20
Nominal voltage (+/-10%) 50/60 Hz V 200 to 240 / 2~
Nominal power NEMA 6-20P 6-20P
Power plug kW 2.40 3.50
Installation category acc. to IEC 61010-1 II II
Pollution degree acc. to IEC 61010-1 2 2
Over-current release category B, 2 poles Amp 16 16
1) Lower values are valid at an ambient temperature of max. 25 °C / 77°F
2) to 98 % of the set value
3) Average value, measured at 25 °C / 77°F with a spherical sensor (±10%) by 12 cm / 4.7 in below
the light cassette
4) Use this value for sizing air condition systems

All technical data is specified for units with standard equipment at an ambient temperature of +25 °C /
77°F and a power supply voltage fluctuation of +/-10%. The temperature data is determined in accor-
dance to BINDER factory standard following DIN 12880, observing the recommended wall clearances of
10 % of the height, width and depth of the inner chamber. Technical data refers to 100% fan speed.
All indications are average values, typical for units produced in series. We reserve the right to
change technical specifications at any time.

If the chamber is fully loaded, the specified heating up and cooling down times may vary ac-
cording to the load.

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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19.5 Equipment and options

To operate the climatic chamber, use only original BINDER accessories or accessories / com-
ponents from third-party suppliers authorized by BINDER. The user is responsible for any risk
arising from using unauthorized accessories.

Regular equipment
Microprocessor display program controller with 2-channel technology for temperature and humidity
Ethernet interface for computer communication
Temperature safety device class 3.1 acc. to DIN 12880
Inner glass door
DCT™ refrigerating system with refrigerant R134a
Microprocessor controlled humidifying and dehumidifying system *) (humidity range, see diagrams)
Sizes 240 and 720: four castors (2 lockable)
2 racks, stainless steel
Access port 30 mm with silicone plug
ICH compliant illumination for photo stability testing:
ICH light (light color 640 cool white + BINDER Q1B Synergy Light, 2 light cassettes (KBF P)
Options / accessories
Additional rack, stainless steel
Perforated shelf ,stainless steel
Reinforced rack with rack lockings
Securing elements for additional fastening of racks (4 pieces)
Light cassette (KBF P)
Set fluorescent tubes ICH light (light color 640 cool white + BINDER Q1B Synergy Light) for 1 light cas-
sette (KBF P)
Temperature safety device class 3.3 acc. to DIN 12880
Zero-voltage relay alarm outputs for temperature and humidity with DIN plug 6-poles
Interior lighting (not for UL units)
Keyboard locking (BINDER Individual)
Lockable door
Interface RS422
Flexible Pt 100 temperature sensor, output to DIN socket
External freshwater and wastewater cans (20 liters / 0.71 cu.ft. each)
BINDER Pure Aqua Service
Exchange cartridge for BINDER Pure Aqua Service
Access ports 30 mm, 50 mm, or 100 mm with silicone plug
Water protected internal socket 230 V AC (not for UL units)
Safety kit for water connection with hose burst protection device and reflux protection device, pre-
mounted assembly (BINDER Individual)
Factory calibration certificate
Extension to factory calibration certificate (additional value)
Measurement and protocol according to DIN 12880
Qualification folder
Certificate illumination measurement: Radiometrical measurement in visible and UVA spectral range with
documentation of intensity distribution and of qualitative spectral distribution (KBF P)
*) A water supply (1 to 10 bar) is necessary for the installation of the humidifying and de-humidifying
system (chap. 4.3). If no suitable house water connection is available, you can manually supply water
by filling a freshwater can (option, chap. 15.8). Furthermore, a water drain in a max. distance of 3 me-
ters and a max. height of 1 meter is required (chap. 4.2).

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19.6 Spare parts

BINDER GmbH is responsible for the safety features of the unit only, provided skilled electri-
cians 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. The user is responsible for any risks arising from using unauthorized accesso-
ries/components.

Accessories and spare parts:

Unit size 115 240 720
Description Art. no.
Rack, stainless steel 6004-0112 6004-0101 6004-0106
Perforated rack, stainless steel 6004-0115 6004-0040 8009-0486
Reinforced rack with rack lockings 8012-0700 8012-0638 8012-0674
Securing elements for additional fastening of racks (4 pieces) 8012-0620 8012-0620 8012-0620
Door gasket for glass door 6005-0204 6005-0149 6005-0198
Door gasket silicone (kettle) 6005-0207 6005-0147 6005-0196
Door gasket silicone (outer door) 6005-0203 6005-0161 6005-0197
Intermediate door gasket silicone --- --- 6005-0192
Light cassette (KBF P) --- 8009-0610 8009-0495
Set fluorescent tubes ICH light (light color 640 cool white + --- 8012-0657 8012-0699
BINDER Q1B Synergy Light) for 1 light cassette (KBF P)
Replacement glass for light cassette (KBF P) --- 8010-0081 8010-0087
Plug for silicon access port d30 6016-0035
Radial fan 200-240V / 50/60 Hz 5013-0088
External freshwater and wastewater cans (20 liters / 0.71 cu.ft. 8012-0643
each)
BINDER Pure Aqua Service 8012-0625
Exchange cartridge for BINDER Pure Aqua Service 6011-0077
Water quality measuring device for BINDER Pure Aqua Service 5016-0050
Safety kit for water connection with hose burst protection device BINDER Individual
and reflux protection device
Program controller MB1, screen 5014-0059
Program controller MB1, E/A board 5014-0117
Temperature safety device, class 1 (complete) 8009-0335
Temperature safety device class 3.1, 0 °C / 32°F to 120 °C / 5006-0035
248°F
Temperature safety device class 3.2, -40 °C / -40°F to 160 °C / 5006-0026
320°F
Temperature sensor 2x Pt 100 straight 5002-0043
Humidity sensor 5002-0143
Door switch 5019-0009
Humidification module 8009-0559
Calibration certificate 8012-0154
Extension for calibration certificate (additional value) 8012-0155
Measuring protocol acc. to DIN 12880 8012-0157
Certificate illumination measurement 8012-0417
Qualification folder KBF DL014031
Qualification folder KBF P DL015031
Neutral cleaning agent, 1 kg 1002-0016

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19.7 Dimensions KBF 115

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19.8 Dimensions KBF 240 / KBF P 240

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19.9 Dimensions KBF 720 / KBF P 720

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20. Contamination clearance certificate
Unbedenklichkeitsbescheinigung
Declaration with regard to safety and health
Erklärung zur Sicherheit and gesundheitlichen Unbedenklichkeit
The German Ordinance on Hazardous Substances (GefStofV), and the regulations regarding safety at
the workplace, require that this form be filled out for all products that are returned to us, so that the safety
and health of our employees can be warranted
Die Sicherheit und Gesundheit unserer Mitarbeiter, die Gefahrstoffverordnung GefStofV und die Vorschriften zur
Sicherheit am Arbeitsplatz machen es erforderlich, dass dieses Formblatt für alle Produkte, die an uns zurückge-
schickt werden, ausgefüllt wird.

In the absence of a completely filled out form, a repair is not possible.

Ohne Vorliegen des vollständig ausgefüllten Formblattes ist eine Reparatur nicht möglich.

• A completely filled out form should be transmitted by Fax (+49 (0) 7462 2005 93555) or by letter in
advance to us, so that this information is available before the equipment/component part arrives. A
second copy of this form should accompany the equipment/component part. Eventually the carrier
should be informed.
Eine vollständig ausgefüllte Kopie dieses Formblattes soll per Fax unter Nr. +49 (0) 7462 2005 93555 oder Brief
vorab an uns gesandt werden, so dass die Information vorliegt, bevor das Gerät/Bauteil eintrifft. Eine weitere Ko-
pie soll dem Gerät/Bauteil beigefügt sein. Ggf. ist die Spedition zu informieren.

• Incomplete information or non-conformity with this procedure will inevitably lead to substantial delays
in processing. We hope you will have understanding for this measure, which lies outside of our area of
influence, and that you will help us to speed up this procedure.
Unvollständige Angaben oder Nichteinhalten dieses Ablaufs führen zwangsläufig zu beträchtlichen Verzögerun-
gen in der Abwicklung. Bitte haben Sie Verständnis für Maßnahmen, die außerhalb unserer Einflussmöglichkeiten
liegen und helfen Sie mit, den Ablauf zu beschleunigen.

• Please fill out this form completely

Bitte unbedingt vollständig ausfüllen!

1. Unit/ component part / type / Gerät / Bauteil / Typ:

2. Serial No. / Serien-Nr.:

3. Details about utilized substances / biological substances / Einzelheiten über die eingesetzten
Substanzen/biologische Materialien:

3.1 Designations / Bezeichnungen:

a) ____________________________________________________________________________

b) ____________________________________________________________________________

c) ____________________________________________________________________________

3.2 Safety measures required for handling these substances / Vorsichtsmaßnahmen beim Umgang
mit diesen Stoffen:

a) ____________________________________________________________________________

b) ____________________________________________________________________________

c) ____________________________________________________________________________

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3.3 Measures to be taken in case of skin contact or release into the atmosphere / Maßnahmen
bei Personenkontakt oder Freisetzung:
a) ____________________________________________________________________________

b) ____________________________________________________________________________

c) ____________________________________________________________________________

d) ____________________________________________________________________________

3.4 Other important information that must be taken into account / Weitere zu beachtende und
wichtige Informationen:
a) ____________________________________________________________________________

b) ____________________________________________________________________________

c) ____________________________________________________________________________

4. Declaration on the risk of these substances (please checkmark the applicable items) /
Erklärung zur Gefährlichkeit der Stoffe (bitte Zutreffendes ankreuzen) :
‰ 4.1 For non toxic, non radioactive, biologically harmless materials / für nicht giftige, nicht radioakti-
ve, biologisch ungefährliche Stoffe:
We herewith guarantee that the above-mentioned unit / component part… / Wir versichern, dass o.g.
Gerät/Bauteil...
‰ Has not been exposed to or contains any toxic or otherwise hazardous substances / weder giftige
noch sonstige gefährliche Stoffe enthält oder solche anhaften.
‰ That eventually generated reaction products are non-toxic and also do not represent a hazard / auch
evtl. entstandene Reaktionsprodukte weder giftig sind noch sonst eine Gefährdung darstellen.
‰ Eventual residues of hazardous substances have been removed / evtl. Rückstände von Gefahrstoffen
entfernt wurden.
‰ 4.2 For toxic, radioactive, biologically harmful or hazardous substances, or any other hazard
ous materials / für giftige, radioaktive, biologisch bedenkliche bzw. gefährliche Stoffe oder anderweitig
gefährliche Stoffe.
We herewith guarantee that … / Wir versichern, dass …
‰ The hazardous substances, which have come into contact with the above-mentioned equipment /
component part, have been completely listed under item 3.1 and that all information in this regard is
complete / die gefährlichen Stoffe, die mit dem o.g. Gerät/Bauteil in Kontakt kamen, in 3.1 aufgelistet sind und
alle Angaben vollständig sind.
‰ That the unit /component part has not been in contact with radioactivity / das Gerät/Bauteil nicht mit
Radioaktivität in Berührung kam
5. 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:

___________________________________________________________________________________

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We herewith declare that the following measures have been taken / Wir erklären, dass folgende
Maßnahmen getroffen wurden:
‰ Hazardous substances were removed from the unit / component part, so that no hazard exists for
corresponding persons in the handling or repair of these items / das Gerät/Bauteil wurde von Gefahrstof-
fen befreit, so dass bei Handhabung/Reparaturen für die betreffenden Person keinerlei Gefährdung besteht
‰ The unit was securely packaged and properly identified / das Gerät wurde sicher verpackt und vollständig
gekennzeichnet.
‰ Information about the hazardousness of the shipment (if required) has been provided to the transpor-
ter / der Spediteur wurde (falls vorgeschrieben) über die Gefährlichkeit der Sendung informiert.
We herewith commit ourselves and guarantee that we will indemnify BINDER GmbH for all damages
that are a consequence of incomplete or incorrect information provided by us, and that we will exempt
BINDER GmbH from eventual damage claims by third parties./ Wir versichern, dass wir gegenüber BINDER
für jeden Schaden, der durch unvollständige und unrichtige Angaben entsteht, haften und BINDER gegen eventuell
entstehende Schadenansprüche Dritter freistellen.

We are aware that, in accordance with Article 823 of the German Civil Code (BGB), we are directly liable
with regard to third parties, in this instance especially the employees of BINDER GmbH, who have been
entrusted with the handling / repair of the unit / component. / Es ist uns bekannt, dass wir gegenüber Dritten –
hier insbesondere mit der Handhabung/Reparatur des Geräts/des Bauteils betraute Mitarbeiter der Firma BINDER -
gemäß §823 BGB direkt haften

Name: _______________________________________________________________________

Position: _______________________________________________________________________

Date / Datum: _______________________________________________________________________

Signature / Unterschrift: _______________________________________________________________

Company stamp / Firmenstempel:

Equipment that is returned to the factory for repair must be accompanied by a completely filled
out contamination clearance certificate. For service and maintenance works on site, such a
contamination clearance certificate must be submitted to the service technician before the
start of the works. No repair or maintenance of the equipment is possible, without a properly
filled out contamination clearance certificate.

KBF / KBF P (E5.2) 08/2010 page 99/99