Binder KBF 115, KBF 115-UL, KBF 240, KBF 240-UL, KBF 720 Operating Manual
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Operating Manual
Translation of the original operating manual
KBF / KBF-UL (E6)
Constant climate chambers with program control
Model Model version Art. No.
KBF 115 KBF115-230V 9020-0320, 9120-0320
KBF 115-UL KBF115UL-240V 9020-0321, 9120-0321
KBF 240 KBF240-230V 9020-0322, 9120-0322
KBF 240-UL KBF240UL-240V 9020-0323, 9120-0323
KBF 720 KBF720-230V 9020-0324, 9120-0324
KBF 720-UL KBF720UL-240V 9020-0325, 9120-0325
KBF 1020 KBF1020-230V 9020-0326, 9120-0326
KBF 1020-UL KBF1020UL-240V 9020-0327, 9120-0327
KMF (E6)
Constant climate chambers
with enlarged temperature and humidity range
with program control
Model Model version Art. No.
KMF 115 KMF115-230V 9020-0341, 9120-0341
KMF115-240V 9020-0342, 9120-0342
KMF 240 KMF240-230V 9020-0343, 9120-0343
KMF240-240V 9020-0344, 9120-0344
KMF 720 KMF720-230V 9020-0345, 9120-0345
KMF720-240V 9020-0346, 9120-0346
BINDER GmbH
Address: Post office box 102, 78502 Tuttlingen, Germany Phone: +49 7462 2005 0
Fax: +49 7462 2005 100 Internet: http://www.b ind er -world.com
E-mail: info@binder-world.com Service Hotline: +49 7462 2005 555
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Service Hotline USA: +1 866 885 9794 or +1 631 224 4340 x3
Service Hotline Asia Pacif ic: +852 390 705 04 or +852 390 705 03
Service Hotline Russia and CIS: +7 495 988 15 16
Issue 04/2020 Art. No. 7001-0319
Content
1. SAFETY .................................................................................................................. 7
1.1 Personnel Qualification ....................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Operating manual ................................................................................................................................ 7
1.3 Legal considerations ........................................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Structure of the safety instructions ...................................................................................................... 8
1.4.1 Signal word panel ...................................................................................................................... 8
1.4.2 Safety alert symbol .................................................................................................................... 8
1.4.3 Pictograms ................................................................................................................................. 9
1.4.4 Word message panel structure ................................................................................................. 9
1.5 Localization / position of safety labels on the chamber .................................................................... 10
1.6 Type plate.......................................................................................................................................... 11
1.7 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chambers ............................................. 12
1.8 Intended use ..................................................................................................................................... 14
1.9 Foreseeable Misuse .......................................................................................................................... 15
1.10 Residual Risks .................................................................................................................................. 16
1.11 Operating instructions ....................................................................................................................... 17
1.12 Measures to prevent accidents ......................................................................................................... 18
1.13 Resistance of the humidity sensor against harmful substances ....................................................... 19
2. CHAMBER DESCRIPTION .................................................................................. 20
2.1 Chamber overview ............................................................................................................................ 21
2.2 Instrument panel ............................................................................................................................... 21
2.3 Lateral control panels ........................................................................................................................ 22
2.4 Rear view with water connections ..................................................................................................... 23
3. COMPLETENESS OF DELIVERY, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND
INSTALLATION .................................................................................................... 24
3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery ................................................ 24
3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation ..................................................................................... 25
3.3 Storage .............................................................................................................................................. 25
3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions ................................................................................ 26
4. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ............................................................... 28
4.1 Spacer for wall distance .................................................................................................................... 28
4.2 Wastewater connection ..................................................................................................................... 28
4.3 Freshwater supply ............................................................................................................................. 29
4.3.1 Automatic freshwater supply via water pipe ............................................................................ 29
4.3.2 Manual freshwater supply via external freshwater can (option) .............................................. 30
4.3.3 Connection kit for connecting the chamber to the water main ................................................ 30
4.3.4 Safety kit: Hose burst protection device with reflux protection device (available via BINDER
INDIVIDUAL customized solutions) ........................................................................................ 31
4.4 Electrical connection ......................................................................................................................... 33
4.5 Connection of the voltage changer (option for KBF) ......................................................................... 34
5. FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW OF THE MB2 CHAMBER CONTROLLER ............... 36
5.1 Operating functions in normal display ............................................................................................... 37
5.2 Display views: Normal display, program display, chart-recorder display .......................................... 38
5.3 Controller icons overview .................................................................................................................. 39
5.4 Operating modes ............................................................................................................................... 41
5.5 Controller menu structure .................................................................................................................. 42
5.5.1 Main menu ............................................................................................................................... 43
5.5.2 “Settings” submenu ................................................................................................................. 44
5.5.3 “Service” submenu .................................................................................................................. 44
5.6 Principle of controller entries ............................................................................................................. 45
5.7 Performance during and after power failures .................................................................................... 45
5.8 Performance when opening the door ................................................................................................ 46
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6. START UP ............................................................................................................ 46
6.1 Turning on the chamber .................................................................................................................... 46
6.2 Controller settings upon start up ....................................................................................................... 46
6.3 Turning on/off humidity control .......................................................................................................... 47
7. SET-POINT ENTRY IN “FIXED VALUE” OPERATING MODE ........................... 48
7.1 Set-point entry for temperature, humidity, and fan speed through the “Setpoints” menu ................. 49
7.2 Direct setpoint entry for temperature and humidity via Normal display ............................................ 50
7.3 Special controller functions via operation lines ................................................................................. 50
8. TIMER PROGRAM: STOPWATCH FUNCTION .................................................. 51
8.1 Starting a timer program ................................................................................................................... 51
8.1.1 Performance during program delay time ................................................................................. 51
8.2 Stopping a running timer program .................................................................................................... 52
8.2.1 Pausing a running timer program ............................................................................................ 52
8.2.2 Cancelling a running timer program ........................................................................................ 52
8.3 Performance after the end of the program ........................................................................................ 52
9. TIME PROGRAMS ............................................................................................... 53
9.1 Starting an existing time program ..................................................................................................... 53
9.1.1 Performance during program delay time ................................................................................. 54
9.2 Stopping a running time program ...................................................................................................... 54
9.2.1 Pausing a running time program ............................................................................................. 54
9.2.2 Cancelling a running time program ......................................................................................... 54
9.3 Performance after the end of the program ........................................................................................ 54
9.4 Creating a new time program ............................................................................................................ 55
9.5 Program editor: program management ............................................................................................. 55
9.5.1 Deleting a time program .......................................................................................................... 56
9.6 Section editor: section management ................................................................................................. 57
9.6.1 Add a new program section ..................................................................................................... 58
9.6.2 Copy and insert or replace a program section ........................................................................ 58
9.6.3 Deleting a program section ..................................................................................................... 59
9.7 Value entry for a program section ..................................................................................................... 60
9.7.1 Section duration ....................................................................................................................... 60
9.7.2 Set-point ramp and set-point step ........................................................................................... 61
9.7.3 Special controller functions via operat ion lines ....................................................................... 62
9.7.4 Setpoint entry .......................................................................................................................... 63
9.7.5 Tolerance range ...................................................................................................................... 63
9.7.6 Repeating one or several sections within a time program ...................................................... 64
9.7.7 Saving the time program ......................................................................................................... 65
10. WEEK PROGRAMS ............................................................................................. 66
10.1 Starting an existing week program .................................................................................................... 66
10.2 Cancelling a running week program ................................................................................................. 66
10.3 Creating a new week program .......................................................................................................... 67
10.4 Program editor: program management ............................................................................................. 68
10.4.1 Deleting a week program......................................................................................................... 69
10.5 Section editor: section management ................................................................................................. 70
10.5.1 Add a new program section ..................................................................................................... 71
10.5.2 Copy and insert or replace a program section ........................................................................ 71
10.5.3 Deleting a program section ..................................................................................................... 72
10.6 Value entry for a program section ..................................................................................................... 72
10.6.1 Set-point ramp and set-point step modes ............................................................................... 72
10.6.2 Weekday .................................................................................................................................. 73
10.6.3 Start time ................................................................................................................................. 73
10.6.4 Setpoint entry .......................................................................................................................... 74
10.6.5 Special controller functions via operation lines ....................................................................... 74
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11. NOTIFICATION AND ALARM FUNCTIONS ........................................................ 75
11.1 Notification and alarm messages overview ....................................................................................... 75
11.1.1 Notifications ............................................................................................................................. 75
11.1.2 Alarm messages ...................................................................................................................... 76
11.1.3 Messages concerning the humidity system............................................................................. 76
11.2 State of alarm .................................................................................................................................... 77
11.3 Resetting an alarm, list of active alarms ........................................................................................... 77
11.4 Tolerance range settings ................................................................................................................... 78
11.5 Activating / deactivating the audible alarm (alarm buzzer) ............................................................... 79
12. TEMPERATURE SAFETY DEVICES ................................................................... 79
12.1 Over temperature protective device (class 1) ................................................................................... 79
12.2 Overtemperature safety controller class 3.1 ..................................................................................... 79
12.2.1 Safety controller modes ........................................................................................................... 80
12.2.2 Setting the safety controller ..................................................................................................... 80
12.2.3 Message and measures in the state of alarm ......................................................................... 81
12.2.4 Function check ........................................................................................................................ 81
12.3 Temperature safety device class 3.3 (option) ................................................................................... 82
12.3.1 Temperature safety device class 3.1 ....................................................................................... 83
12.3.2 Temperature safety device class 3.2 ....................................................................................... 84
13. USER MANAGEMENT ......................................................................................... 85
13.1 Authorization levels and password protection................................................................................... 85
13.2 Log in ................................................................................................................................................. 88
13.3 Log out .............................................................................................................................................. 89
13.4 User change ...................................................................................................................................... 89
13.5 Password assignment and password change................................................................................... 90
13.5.1 Password change .................................................................................................................... 90
13.5.2 Deleting the password for an individual authorization level .................................................... 92
13.5.3 New password assignment for “service” or “admin” authorization level when the password
function was deactivated ........................................................................................................ 93
13.6 Activation code .................................................................................................................................. 94
14. GENERAL CONTROLLER SETTINGS ................................................................ 95
14.1 Selecting the controller’s menu language ......................................................................................... 95
14.2 Setting date and time ........................................................................................................................ 95
14.3 Selecting the temperature unit .......................................................................................................... 97
14.4 Display configuration ......................................................................................................................... 97
14.4.1 Adapting the display parameters ............................................................................................. 97
14.4.2 Touchscreen calibration .......................................................................................................... 98
14.5 Network and communication ............................................................................................................. 99
14.5.1 Serial interfaces ....................................................................................................................... 99
14.5.2 Ethernet ................................................................................................................................. 100
14.5.3 Web server ............................................................................................................................ 101
14.5.4 E-Mail..................................................................................................................................... 102
14.6 USB menu: Data transfer via USB interface ................................................................................... 103
15. GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................ 104
15.1 Service contact page ....................................................................................................................... 104
15.2 Current operating parameters ......................................................................................................... 104
15.3 Event list .......................................................................................................................................... 105
15.4 Technical chamber information ....................................................................................................... 105
15.5 Self-test function ............................................................................................................................. 106
16. CHART RECORDER DISPLAY ......................................................................... 108
16.1 Views ............................................................................................................................................... 108
16.1.1 Show and hide legend ........................................................................................................... 108
16.1.2 Switch between legend pages ............................................................................................... 108
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Show and hide specific indications ........................................................................................ 109
16.1.3
16.1.4 History display ....................................................................................................................... 109
16.2 Setting the parameters .................................................................................................................... 112
17. HUMIDIFICATION / DEHUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM ......................................... 113
17.1 Function of the humidifying and dehumidifying system .................................................................. 115
18. DEFROSTING AT REFRIGERATING OPERATION .......................................... 116
19. OPTIONS ............................................................................................................ 117
19.1 APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software (option) ...................................................................... 117
19.2 RS485 interface (option) ................................................................................................................. 117
19.3 Data logger kits (option) .................................................................................................................. 117
19.4 Analog outputs for temperature and humidity (option) .................................................................... 118
19.5 Zero-voltage relay alarm outputs for temperature and humidity (option) ........................................ 118
19.6 Water protected internal socket (option for KBF) ............................................................................ 119
19.7 Additional flexible Pt 100 temperature sensor (available via BINDER INDIVIDUAL customized
solutions) ......................................................................................................................................... 120
19.8 Object temperature display with flexible Pt 100 temperature sensor (option) ................................ 120
19.9 External freshwater and wastewater cans (option) ......................................................................... 121
19.9.1 Mounting the freshwater can ................................................................................................. 121
19.9.2 Mounting the wastewater can ................................................................................................ 123
19.9.3 Mounting with wastewater recycling ...................................................................................... 124
19.10 BINDER Pure Aqua Servic e (opt ion) .............................................................................................. 125
20. CLEANING AND DECONTAMINATION ............................................................ 125
20.1 Cleaning .......................................................................................................................................... 125
20.2 Decontamination / chemical disinfection ......................................................................................... 127
21. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE, TROUBLESHOOTING, REPAIR, TESTING . 128
21.1 General information, personnel qualification................................................................................... 128
21.2 Maintenance intervals, service ........................................................................................................ 128
21.3 Simple troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 129
21.4 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH ............................................................................... 132
22. DISPOSAL.......................................................................................................... 133
22.1 Disposal of the transport packing .................................................................................................... 133
22.2 Decommissioning ............................................................................................................................ 133
22.3 Disposal of the chamber in the Federal Republic of Germany ....................................................... 133
22.4 Disposal of the chamber in the member states of the EU except for the Federal Republic of
Germany.......................................................................................................................................... 134
22.5 Disposal of the chamber in non-member states of the EU ............................................................. 136
23. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION .............................................................................. 137
23.1 Factory calibration and adjustment ................................................................................................. 137
23.2 Over current protection ................................................................................................................... 137
23.3 Definition of usable volume ............................................................................................................. 137
23.4 KBF / KBF-UL Technical Data ........................................................................................................ 138
23.5 KMF technical data ......................................................................................................................... 139
23.6 Equipment and options (extract) ..................................................................................................... 141
23.7 Accessories and spare parts (extract) ............................................................................................ 142
23.8 Dimensions size 115 ....................................................................................................................... 144
23.9 Dimensions size 240 ....................................................................................................................... 145
23.10 Dimensions size 720 ....................................................................................................................... 146
23.11 Dimensions size 1020 ..................................................................................................................... 147
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24. CERTIFICATES AND DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY ............................. 148
24.1 EU Declaration of Conformity for KBF ............................................................................................ 148
24.2 EU Declaration of Conformity for KMF ............................................................................................ 151
24.3 Certificate for the GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung e.V.“
(German Social Accident Insurance) DGUV ................................................................................... 154
25. PRODUCT REGISTRATION .............................................................................. 156
25.1 Registering a BINDER chamber ..................................................................................................... 156
25.2 Multi Management Software APT-COM™ 4 BASIC-Edition ........................................................... 157
26. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE ............................................. 158
26.1 For chambers located outside USA and Canada ........................................................................... 158
26.2 For chambers located in USA and Canada .................................................................................... 161
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Dear customer,
For the correct operation of the c hambers, it is im portant that you read this operat ing manual complete ly
and careful ly and obser ve all instr uctions as indicate d. Failur e to read, un derstan d and follow the instr uctions may result in personal injury. It can also lead to damage to the chamber and/or poor equipment
performance.
1. Safety
1.1 Personnel Qualification
The chamber mus t only be installed, tes ted, and started u p by personnel qualified for as sembly, startup,
and operation of the chamber. Qualified personnel are persons whose professional education,
knowledge, experience an d k nowledge of rele vant stan dards all ow th em to assess, c arr y out, and identif y
any potential hazards i n the work assigned to them. The y must hav e been train ed and inst ructed, a nd be
authorized, to work on the chamber .
The chamber should only be operated by laboratory personnel especially trained for this purpose and
familiar with all prec autiona r y measures required f or work ing in a lab orator y. Obs erve t he nationa l reg ul ations on minimum age of laboratory personnel.
1.2 Operating manual
This operating manual is par t of the components of delivery. Always keep it hand y for reference in the
vicinity of the chamber. If selling the unit, hand over the operating manual to the purchaser.
To avoid injuries and damage obs erve the safety instructions of the opera ting manual. Failure to follow
instructions and safety precautions can lead to significant risks.
DANGER
Dangers due to failure to observe the instructions and safety precautions.
Serious injuries and chamber damage. Risk of death.
Observe the safety instructions in this Operating Manual.
Follow the operating procedures in this Operating Manual.
Carefully read the complete operating instructions of the chamber prior to installing and
using the chamber.
Keep the operating manual for future reference
Make sure that all persons who use the chamber and its associated work equipment have
read and understood the Operating Manual.
This Operating Manu al is supplem ented and updated as needed. Alwa ys use the mos t recent version of
the Operating Manual. When in doubt, call the BINDER Service Hotline for information on the up-todateness and validity of this Operating Manual.
1.3 Legal considerations
This operating m anual is for informationa l purposes only. It conta ins information for c orrect and safe i nstalling, start-up, operat ion, decommissioning, cleani ng and maintenance of the product. No te: the contents and the product described are subject to change without notice.
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Understanding and obs erving the instructions in this operat ing manual are prerequisites for ha zard-free
use and safety during oper ation and m aintenance. Im ages are to pro vide basic u nderstandi ng. The y may
deviate from the actual ver sion of the cham ber. The actual sc ope of deliver y can, due to option al or special design, or due to recent technical changes, deviate from the information and illustrations in these
instructions this op erating manual. In no event s hall BINDER be held liable for any damages, direct or
incidental arising out of or related to the use of this manual.
This operating manual ca nnot cover all conc eivable applicati ons. If you would like additional inform ation,
or if special problem s arise that are not suff iciently addressed in this m anual, please ask your dealer or
contact us directly, e.g. by phone at the number located on page one of this manual
Furthermore, we emphas ize that the contents of this operating m anual are not part of an earlier or existing agreement, descripti on, or legal rel ations hip, nor d o they m odif y such a relations hip. All obl igations on
the part of BINDER deriv e from the respec tive purchase contrac t, which also co ntains the entire and exclusively valid stat ement of warrant y administration a nd the genera l terms and condit ions, as well as t he
legal regulations va lid at the time the contrac t is concluded. The statem ents in this manual n either augment nor restrict the contractual warranty provisions.
1.4 Structure of the safety instructions
In this operating manual, t he following safety definitions and symbols indicate dangerous situations following the harmonization of ISO 3864-2 and ANSI Z535.6.
1.4.1 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.
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.
NOTICE
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the product
and/or its functions or of a property in its proximity.
1.4.2 Safety alert symbol
Use of the safety alert symbol indicates a risk of injury.
Observe all measures that are marked with the safety alert symbol in order to avoid death or
injury.
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Warning signs
Electrical hazard
Hot surface
Scalding hazard
Danger of frost
or chemical burns
Mandatory action signs
instructions
assistance
Prohibition signs
water
1.4.3 Pictograms
Lifting hazard
Risk of corrosion and /
Mandatory regulation
Harmful substances
Read operating
Explosive atmosphere
High humidity
Biohazard
Disconnect the power
plug
Stability hazard
Pollution Hazard
Lift with several persons
Lift with mechanical
Do NOT touch
Information to be observed in order to ensure optimum function of the product.
Environment protection
Do NOT spray with
Wear protective gloves
Do NOT climb
Wear safety goggles
1.4.4 Word message panel structure
Type / cause of hazard.
Possible consequences.
∅ Instruction how to avoid the hazard: prohibition
Instruction how to avoid the hazard: mandatory action.
Observe all other notes and inf ormation not necessarily emphasi zed in the same way, in order to avoid
disruptions that could result in direct or indirect injury or property damage.
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Pictograms (warning signs)
Service label
1.5 Localization / position of safety labels on the chamber
The following labels are located on the chamber:
Risk of injury (on outer door, only KBF-UL and KMF-240V).
Observe the safety instructions in the operating manual.
Hot surface (inner glass door above the glass door handle)
Observe the prescribed freshwater quality
(next to water inlet on the rear of the chamber;
on the optional freshwater can)
Burning and scalding hazard (chamber rear)
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Figure 1: Position of labels on the chamber front (KBF-UL and KMF-240V)
Indications of the type plate (example)
Information
BINDER
Manufacturer: BINDER GmbH
KBF 240
Model designation
Constant climate chamber
Device name
Serial No.
00000000000000
Serial no. of the chamber
Built
2020
Year of construction
Nominal temperature
70 °C / 158 °F
Nominal temperature
IP protection
20
IP type of protection acc. to standard EN 60529
Temperature safety device acc. to standard DIN
12880:2007
Class
3.1
Class of temperature safety device
Art. No.
9020-0322
Art. no. of the chamber
Project No.
---
Optional: Special application acc. to project no.
Nominal temp.
70 °C
2,10 kW / 9,5 A
Max. operating pressure 15 bar
158 °F
200-230 V / 50 Hz
R 134A – 0,17 kg
IP protection
20
200-230 V / 60 Hz
Contains fluorinated
Safety device
DIN 12880
1 N ~
greenhouse gases covered
Class
3.1 by the Kyoto Protocol
Art. No.
9020-0322
Project No.
Built
2020
Constant climate chamber
BINDER GmbH
www.binder-world.com
KBF 240
Serial No. 00000000000000
Figure 2: Position of labels on the chamber rear
Keep safety labels complete and legible.
Replace safety labels that are no longer leg ib le. Cont ac t BINDER Ser vice for these replacements.
1.6 Type plate
The type plate sticks to the left side of the chamber, bottom right-hand.
Im Mittleren Ösch 5
78532 Tuttlingen / Germany
E6
Figure 3: Type plate (example KBF 240 regular chamber 9020-0322)
Made in Germany
Temp. safety device DIN 12880
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Indications of the type plate (example)
Information
2,10 kW
Nominal power
9,5 A
Nominal current
200-230 V / 50 Hz
200-230 V / 60 Hz
1 N ~
Current type
Max operating pressure in the refrigerating system
(15 bar / 218 PSI)
R 134A - 0,17 kg
Refrigerant type and filling weight
Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol
Symbol on the type plate
Information
Nominal voltage range +/-10%
at the indicated power frequency
Max. operating pressure 15 bar
CE conformity marking
Electrical and electronic equipment manufactured / placed on the mar-
ket in the EU after 13 August 2005 and be disposed of in separate
collection according to Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE).
GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung e.V. (DGUV), Prüf- und Zertifizierungsstelle Nahrungsmittel und
Verpackung im DGUV Test“ (German Social Accident Insurance
(DGUV), Testing and Certification Body for Foodstuffs and Packaging
Industry in DGUV Test).
(Not valid for UL chambers)
The chamber is certified according to Customs Union Technical Regu-
lation (CU TR) for the Eurasian Economic Union (Russia, Belarus,
(UL chambers
only)
Armenia, Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan).
The chamber is certified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
to the following standards:
rd
• UL 61010-1, 3
• CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1, 3
Edition, 2012-05, Rev. 2015-07
rd
Edition, 2012-05, Rev. 2015-07
®
according
1.7 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chambers
With regard to operating t he chambers and to the inst allation location, please ob serve the DGUV guidelines 213-850 on safe work ing in laborat ories, issue d by the em ployers’ liabil ity insuranc e associat ion (for
Germany).
BINDER GmbH is only respons ible for the safety feat ures of the chamber provided sk illed electricians or
qualified personnel authorized by BIND ER perform all m aintenance and repair, and if com ponents relating to chamber safety are replaced in the event of failure with original spare parts.
To operate the chamber, use only original BINDER ac cessories or ac cessories f rom third-par ty suppliers
authorized by BINDER. The user is responsible for any risk caused by using unauthorized accessories.
Danger of overheating due to lack of ventilation.
Damage to the chamber.
∅ Do NOT install the chamber in unventilated recesses.
Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.
Observe the prescribed minimum distances when installing the chamber (chap. 3.4)
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NOTICE
Do not install or operate the chamber in hazar dous lo c ations .
DANGER
Danger of explosion due to combustible dusts or explosive mixtures in the vicinity
of the chamber.
Serious injury or death from burns and / or explosion pressure.
∅ Do NOT operate the chamber in potentially explosive areas.
KEEP combustible dust or air-solvent mixtures AWAY from the chamber.
The chamber does not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.
DANGER
Danger of explosion due to introduction of flammable or explosive substances in
the chamber.
Serious injury or death from burns an d / or explosion pressure.
∅ Do NOT introduce any substance into the chamber which is combustible or explosive at
working temperature.
∅ Do NOT introduce any combustible dust or air-solvent mixture in the inner chamber.
Any solvent contained in the loading material m ust not be explosive or inflamm able. I.e., irrespective of
the solvent concentrati on in the steam room, NO explosi ve mixture with air must f orm. The temperature
inside the chamber mus t lie below the flash point or below the sublim ation point of the loading material.
Familiarize yourself with t he physical and c hemical pr operties of the loading m aterial, as well as the contained moisture constituent and its behavior with the addition of heat energy and humidity.
Familiarize yourself with an y potent ia l health r isk s caused b y the loading material, the cont ained m ois ture
constituent or by reaction products that may arise during the temperature process. Take adequate
measures to exclude such risks prior to putting the chamber into operation.
DANGER
Electrical hazard by water entering the chamber.
Deadly electric shock.
∅ The chamber must NOT become wet during operation, cleaning, or maintenance.
∅ Do NOT install the chamber in damp areas or in puddles.
Set up the chamber in a splash-proof manner.
The chambers were produced in accor dance with VDE regulations and were routinely tested in acc ordance to VDE 0411-1 (IEC 61010-1).
During and shortly after operation, th e tem perature of the in ner surfac es alm ost equals the set -point. The
glass doors, the glass door handles, and the inner chamber will become hot during operation.
CAUTION
Danger of burning by touching hot chamb er p arts during operation.
Burns.
∅ Do NOT touch the inner surfaces, the glass doors or the loading material during opera-
tion.
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WARNING
Danger of injury and damages by the chamber tipping over or breakaway of the protruding lower housing cover.
Injuries and damage to the chamber and the loading material
∅ Do NOT load the lower housing cover with heavy objects while the chamber door is
open and do NOT climb on it.
1.8 Intended use
Following the instructions in this operating manual and conducting regular maintenance work
(chap. 20) are part of the intended use.
Any use of the chambers that does not comply with the requirements specified in this Operating
Manual shall be considered improper use.
Other applications than those described in this chapter are not approved.
Use
Constant climate chambers series KBF / KBF-UL and KMF are su ita ble for exact conditioning of har mless
materials.
Requirements for the chamber load
Any solvent must not be e xplosive and flammable. A m ixture of any component of the loading material
with air must NO T be explosive. The operatin g temperature mus t lie below the flash point or below the
sublimation point of the loading material. Any component of the loading material mus t NOT be able to
release toxic gases.
The loading m aterial shall not contain an y corrosive ingredients that may dam age the machine components made of stainless steel, aluminum, and copper. Such ingredients include in particular acids and
halides. Any corrosive damage caused by such ingredients is excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH.
The chamber does not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.
DANGER
Explosion or implosion hazard and danger of poisoning through the introduction of
unsuitable loading material.
Poisoning. Serious injury or death from burns and / or explosion pressure.
∅ Do NOT introduce any substance combustible or explosive at working temperature into
the chamber, in particular no energy sources such as batteries or lithium-ion batteries.
∅ NO explosive dust or air-solvent mixture in the inner chamber.
∅ Do NOT introduce any substance which could lead to release of toxic gases.
Contamination of the chamber by toxic, infectious or radioactive substances must be prevented
WARNING
Danger of intoxication and infection through contamination of the chamber with
toxic, infectious or radioactive substances.
Damages to health.
Protect the interior of the chamber from contamination by toxic, infectious or radioactive
substances.
Take suitable protective measures when introducing and removing toxic, infectious or
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radioactive material
In case of foreseeable use of the chamber there is no risk for the user through the integration of the
chamber into systems or by special environmental or operating conditions in the sense of EN 610101:2010. For this, the intended use of the chamber and all its connections must be observed.
Medical devices
The chambers are not classified as medical devices as defined by the Medical Device Directive
93/42/EEC.
Due to the special demands of the Medical Device Directive (MDD), these chambers are not
qualified for sterilization of medical devices as defined by the directive 93/42/EWG.
Personnel Requirements
Only trained personne l with k nowledge of the Operat ing Manua l can s et up and install the c ham ber, start
it up, operate, clea n, and take it out of operation . Service and repairs call for further technical requirements (e.g. electrical know-how), as well as knowledge of the service manual.
Installation site requirements
The chambers are designed for setting up inside a building (indoor use).
The requirements desc ribed in the Operating Manu al for installation site and ambient conditions (Chap.
3.4) must be met.
WARNING: If customer should use a BINDER chamber running in non-supervised continuous operation, we strongly recommend in case of inclusion of irrecoverable specimen or
samples to split such specimen or samples and store them in at least two chambers, if this is
feasible.
1.9 Foreseeable Misuse
Other applications than those described in chap. 1.8 are not approved.
This expressly incl udes the following misuses (t he list is not exhaustive), which pos e risks despite the
inherently safe construction and existing technical safety equipment:
• Non-observance of Operating Manual
• Non-observance of information and warnings on the chamber (e.g. control uni t messages, safety iden-
tifiers, warning signals)
• Installation , startup, operation, maintenance and re pair by untrained, insufficiently qualified, or una u-
thorized personnel
• Missed or delayed maintenance and testing
• Non-observance of traces of wear and tear
• Insertion of materials excluded or not permitted by this Operating Manual.
• Non-compliance with the admissible parameters for processing the respective material.
• Installation, testing, service or repair in the presence of solvents
• Installation of replacement parts and use of accessories and operating r esources not specified and
authorized by the manufacturer
• Installation , startup, operati on, maintenance or repair of the cham ber in absence of operating instruc-
tions
• Bypassing or c hang in g pr ot ec tive systems, operation of the c hamber without the designated protec t iv e
systems
• Non-observance of messages regarding cleaning and disinfection of the chamber.
• Spilling wat er or clean ing agent on the cham ber, water penetrating into the cham ber duri ng operat ion,
cleaning or maintenance.
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• Cleaning activity while the chamber is turned on.
• Operation of the chamber with a damaged housing or damaged power cord
• Continued operation of the chamber during an obvious malfunction
• Insertion of objects, particularly metallic objects, in louvers or other openings or slots on the chamber
• Human error (e.g. insufficient experience, qualification, stress, exhaustion, laziness)
To pr event these and other risks from incorrect operati on, the operator sha ll issue operat ing instruct ions.
Standard operating procedures (SOPs) are recommended.
1.10 Residual Risks
The unavoidable design f eatures of a chamber, as well as its proper f ield of application, can also pose
risks, even during corr ect operation. These residual risk s include hazards which, despite the inher ently
safe design, existing technical protective equipment, safety precautions and supplementary protective
measures, cannot be ruled out.
Messages on the chamber and in the Operating Manual warn of residual risks. The consequences of
these residual risk s and the m easures required to prevent them ar e listed in th e Operati ng Manu al. Mor eover, the operator must take measures to minimize hazards from unavoidable residual risks. This includes, in particular, issuing oper ating ins tr ucti ons .
The following list s ummarizes the hazards against which this O perating Manual and the Service Man ual
warn, and specifies protective measures at the appropriate spots:
Unpacking, Transport, Installation
• Sliding or tilting the chamber
• Setup of the chamber in unauthorized areas
• Installation of a damaged chamber
• Installation of a chamber with damaged power cord
• Inappropriate site of installation
• Missing protective conductor connection
Normal operation
• Assem bly errors
• Contact with hot surfaces on the housing
• Contact with hot surfaces in the interior and inside of doors
• Emission of non-ionizing radiation from electrical operating resources
• Contact with live parts in normal state
Cleaning and Decontamination
• Penetration of water into the chamber
• Inappropriate cleaning and decontamination agents
• Enclosure of persons in the interior
Malfunction and Damage
• Continued oper at ion of the c hamber during an obvious malf unc tion or out age of t h e heating, cooling or
humidification system
• Contact with live parts during error status
• Operation of a unit with damaged power cord
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Maintenance
• Maintenance work on live parts.
• Execution of maintenance work by untrained/insufficiently qualified personnel
• Electrical safety analysis during annual maintenance not performed
Trouble-shooting and Repairs
• Non-observance of warning messages in the Service Manual
• Trouble-shooting of live parts without specified safety measures
• Absence of a plausibility check to rule out erroneous inscription of electrical components
• Performance of repair work by untrained/insufficiently qualified personnel
• Inappropriate repairs which do not meet the quality standard specified by BINDER
• Use of replacement parts other than BINDER original replacement parts
• Electrical safety analysis not performed after repairs
1.11 O perating instructions
Depending on the a pplicati on and l ocation of the chamber, the operator of the c ham ber must prov ide the
relevant information for safe operation of the chamber in a set of operating instructions.
Keep these operating instructions with the chamber at all times in a place where they are
clearly visible. They must be comprehensible and written in the language of the employees.
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1.12 Measures to prevent accidents
The operator of the chamber must observe the following rule: “Betreiben von Arbeitsmitteln. Betreiben
von Kälteanlagen, W ärmepumpen und Kühleinrichtungen“ (Operation of work equipment. Operation of
refrigeration systems, heat pumps and refrigeration equipment) (GUV-R 500 chap. 2.35) (for Germany).
The manufacturer took the follo wing m easur es to prevent ign iti on and expl os io ns:
• Indications on the type plate
See operating manual chap. 1.6.
• Operating manual
An operating manual is available for each chamber.
• Overtemperature monitoring
The chamber is equipped with a temperature display, which can be read from outside.
The chamber is equipped with an addition al saf ety contr oller (tem per ature saf et y device class 3.1 acc .
to DIN 12880:2007). Visual and audible (buzzer) signals indicate temperature exceeding.
• Safety, measurement, and control equipment
The safety, measuring, and control equipment is easily accessible.
• Electrostatic ch arg e
The interior parts are grounded.
• Non-ionizing radiation
Non-ionizing radiatio n is not intentionall y produced, but release d only for technical r easons by electrical equipment (e.g. electric motors, power c ables, solenoids). The m achine has no permanent m agnets. If persons with ac tive im plants (e.g . pac em akers , defibrill ators) keep a saf e dis tance (dist ance of
field source to implant) of 30 cm, an influence of these implants can be excluded with high probability.
• Protection against touchable surfaces
Tested according to EN ISO 13732-1:2008.
• Floors
See operating manual chap. 3.4 for correct installation
• Cleaning
See operating manual chap. 21.4.
• Examinations
The chamber has been inspected by the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung e.V. (DGUV)
(German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV)” (German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV), Testing
and Certification Body for Foods tuffs and Pac kaging Indus try in DGU V Test) and bears the G S mark .
(Not valid for UL chambers)
®
UL chambers only: The chamber is certified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
standards UL 61010-1 , 3
rd
Edition, 2012-05, Rev. 201 5-07; CAN/C SA-C22.2 No. 61010-1, 3rd Edition,
according to the
2012-05, Rev. 2015-07.
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Maximum work place
threshold limit value
Tolerated concentration
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
C6H4(CH3)2
100
440
1300
5000
1.13 Resistance of the humidity sensor against harmful substances
The following list of har mf ul substanc es ref ers onl y to the hum idit y sensor a nd do es not include any other
materials incorporated in the chamber or prohibited substances in relation to explosion protection.
Some gases - especially clean gases - do not have an y influe nce on th e hum idity sensor . Others do have
a very small influence, whereas others may influence the sensor to a larger extent.
• The following g ases do not influence the sensor and the humidity measurem ent: Arg on (Ar), carbon
dioxide (CO
• The follow ing gases do not or to a m inor extent influe nce the sensor and the hum idity measurem ent:
Butane (C
• The following gases do not , or to a minor extent inf luence the s ensor and the humidit y measurement,
provided that the indicated loads are not exceeded:
),helium (He), hydrogen (H2), neon (Ne), nitrogen (N2), nitrous oxide (N2O), oxygen (O2)
2
), ethane (C2H6), methane (CH4), natural gas propane (C3H8)
4H10
These values are to be cons idered as approxim ate values. T he sensor resistanc e largely depends o n
the temperature and humidity conditions during the time of exposure to harmful substances. Avoid
simultaneous conde nsation. Tolerated error of m easurement: +/- 2 % r.h. The maximum work place
threshold limit value is one that can be regarded as harmless for humans.
• Vapors of oil and fat are dangerous for the sens or because they may condensate at the s ensor and
thus prevent its function (insulating la yer). For similar reasons it is not possible to measure smoke
gases.
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2. Chamber description
The constant c lim ate chambers KBF / KBF -UL and KMF are equip ped with a m ultifunct ional m icropr ocessor display c ontroller with 2-channe l technology for tem perature and humidity plus a digital display accurate to one-tenth of a degr ee resp. 0.1% r.h. W ith its comprehensive program control functions, the display program controller MB2 permits the high precision performance of temperature and humidity cycles.
With its micropr ocessor c ontrolled hum idifying and dehum idifying s ystem the chamber is a high-precision
constant climate chamber.
The KBF / KBF-UL com pletely meets the requirements for climatic chambers of the stipulated stabilit y
and durability tests f or pharmaceutical products: Stability tests acc. to ICH gu ideline CPMP/ICH/2736/ 99
(Q1A)
The KMF com pletely meets the requirements of the stipulated stabilit y and durability tests for industrial
products.
Furthermore, it permits simulating exactl y and ov er l on g per iods constant conditions f or other ap pl ic ati ons
such as sample conditioning for material testing of paper, textiles, plastics, building materials, etc.
The APT.line™ preheating cham ber s ystem guarantee s high le vel of spat ial and tim e-based tem perature
precision, thanks to the direct and distributed air circulat ion into the interior. The fan suppor ts exact attainment and maintenance of the desired temperature accuracy.
Humidity control: A resistance hum idifying system humidifies the air . For this purpose, use deion ized
(demineralized) water. The opti on BINDER Pure Aqu a Service allows using the ch am ber with an y degree
of water hardness.
Material: The inner cham ber, the pre-heating ch amber and the interior side of the doors are all m ade of
stainless steel V2A (German material no. 1.4301, US equivalent AISI 304). The housing is RAL 7035
powder-coated. All corners and edges are also completely coated.
All chamber f unctions are eas y and comf ortable to use th anks to the ir clear arra ngement. Major features
are easy cleaning of all chamber parts and avoidance of undesired contamination.
Controller: T he efficient program controller is equ ipped with a multitude of operating f unctions, in addition to recorder and a larm functions. Progr amming of test c ycles is easily accomplished via the modern
MB2 touch screen controller and is also pos sible directly with a com puter via Intranet in conn ection with
the APT-COM™ 4 Multi Manag ement Software (option, c hap. 19.1). The chamber comes equipped with
an Ethernet serial interf ace for computer communication. In addition, the B INDER APT-COM™ 4 Mult i
Management Software permits networking up to 100 chambers and connecting them to a PC f or controlling and programm ing, as well as recor ding and repres enting temperatur e and humidity dat a. For further
options, see chap.23.6.
The chambers size 240, 720, and 10 20 are equipped with f our castors. Both f ront castors can be easily
locked via the attached brakes.
KBF / KBF-UL: temperature range: 0 °C / 32 °F up to 70 °C / 158 °F, humidity range: 10% r.h. to 80%
r.h.
KMF: temperature range -10 °C / 14 °F up to +100 °C / 212 °F, humidity range: 10 % r.h. to 98 % r.h.
For the control ranges of temperature and humidity, see climatic diagrams (chap. 17).
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(A)
2.1 Chamber overview
(B)
(C)
(D)
Figure 4: Constant climate chamber KBF / KBF-UL / KMF size 240
(A) Instrument box
(B) Door handle
(C) Outer door
(D) Refrigerating machine and humidity generat ion m odule
2.2 Instrument panel
5,7" controller display with touchscreen
USB interface
Pilot lamp
Figure 5: Instrument panel with MB2 program controller and USB interface
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2.3 Lateral control panels
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
right side left side (optional)
(1) Main power switch
(2) DIN socket for additional Pt 100 sensor (available via BINDER INDIVIDUAL customized solutions)
(3) DIN socket for analog outputs (option)
(4) RS485 interface
(5) DIN socket for switching contacts (option for KMF)
(6) DIN socket for zero-voltage relay alarm output (option)
(7) Ethernet interface
(8) Temperature safety device class 3.1 (part of option “Safety device class 3.3”)
(9) Temperature safety device class 3.2 (part of option “Safety device class 3.3”)
Figure 6: Lateral control panels at the sides of the refrigerating / humidity generation module
with optional equipment
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2.4 Rear v iew with water connections
(10)
(11)
(13) (14)
Figure 7: Rear view of the chamber with water connections
(10) Socket for optional freshwater can (chap. 19.9.1)
(11) Power cable
(12) not used
(13) Freshwater connection “IN” with screw thread ¾’’ for hose ½“, with union nut
(14) Wastewater connection “OUT” with hose olive for hose ½“
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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, p lease check the chamber and its optional acc essories, if any, based on the del ivery
receipt for completenes s and for transportation damage. I nform the carrier immediately if transportation
damage has occurred.
The final tests of the manufactur er m a y have caused t rac es of the s helves on the i nner s urfaces. This has
no impact on the function and performance of the chamber.
Please remove an y transportation protection de vices and adh esives in/on th e chamber and on th e doors
and remove the operating manuals and accessory equipment.
CAUTION
Risk of injury and damages by lifting heavy loads and by sliding or tilti n g o f the
chamber due to improper lifting.
Injuries, damage to the chamber.
∅ Do NOT lift or transport the chamber using the door, the handle, or the lower housing.
Lift chambers size 115 from the pallet at the four lower corners with the aid of four
people
Lift chambers size 240 from the pallet at the four lower corners with the aid of six peo-
ple or with a fork lifter. Set the fork lifter only from the front or rear in the middle of the
chamber.
Lift the chambers sizes 720 and 1020 from the pallet using technical devices (fork
lifter). Set the fork lifter only from the front or rear in the middle of the chamber.
∅ Do NOT set the fork lifter from the chamber side.
If you need to return the chamber, 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. 22.1.
Note on second-hand chambers (Ex-Demo-Units):
Second-hand chambers are chambers that were us ed for a short time for tests or exhib itions. They are
thoroughly tested before resale. BINDER ensures that the chamber is technically sound and will work
flawlessly.
Second-hand chambers are marked with a sticker on the chamber door. Please rem ove the stic k er bef or e
commissioning the chamber.
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3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation
The front castor s of the cham bers size 240, 720 and 1020 can be blocked by brakes. After operation,
please observe the guidel ines for temporarily decomm issioning the chamber (chap. 22.2). Please move
the chambers with castors only when em pty and on an eve n surfac e, otherwise the c astors m ay be damaged.
CAUTION
Risk of injury and damages by lifting heavy loads and by sliding or tilti n g o f the
chamber due to improper transportation.
Injuries, damage to the chamber.
Transport the chamber in its original packaging only.
For moving or shipping, secure the constant climate chamber with transport straps.
∅ Do NOT lift or transport the chamber using the door, the handle, or the lower housing.
Lift chambers size 115 at the four lower corners with the aid of 4 people
Lift chambers size 240 at the four lower 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 chamber.
Lift the chambers sizes 720 and 1020 using technical devices (fork lifter). Set the fork
lifter only from the front or rear in the middle of the chamber.
∅ Do NOT set the fork lifter from the chamber side.
You can order transport packing for moving or shipping 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 com pletely removed f rom the humidifying system.
NOTICE
Danger of freezing in the steam gener ator when transporting the chamber below
+3 °C / 37.4 °F with filled steam humidifying system.
Damage to the chamber.
Contact BINDER Service bef or e any transp ortat ion be l o w +3 °C / 37.4 °F.
3.3 Storage
Intermediate storage of the chamber is possible in a closed and dr y room. Observe the gu idelines for
temporary decommissioning (chap. 22.2).
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
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With temperatures be low +3 °C / 37.4 °F, water m ust be completel y removed from the humidif ying system.
NOTICE
Danger of freezing in the steam gener ator when storing the chamber below +3 °C /
37.4 °F with filled steam humidifying system.
Damage to the chamber.
Contact BINDER Service before any storage below +3 °C / 37.4 °F.
Permissible ambient humidity: max. 70 % r.h., non-condensing.
After extensive operati on at hum idity levels > 70% r.h., condensat ion f rom excessive hum idity can lead t o
corrosion during storage. In this case the chamber must first be dried.
NOTICE
Danger of corrosion on the housing due to condensation by excess humidity after
operating at humidity values > 70 % r.h. for a long period.
Damage to the chamber.
Let the chamber dry for several days before shut-down:
• Set the hum idity to 0 % r.h. T o enable dehumidificatio n, the humidifying and d ehumidifying system m ust be activated (d eactivated op eration l ine “Hum idity off”, chap.
7.3 and setting “Control on”, chap. 6.3).
• Set the temperature set point to 60 °C / 140 °F for approx. 2 hours (Manual mode).
• Only then, shu t down the chamber at the main power switch (1) and c lose the tap of
the water supply.
When after storage in a co ld location you transfer the chamber to its warmer installat ion site, condensation may form. Befor e start-up, wait at least one hour u ntil the c ham ber has atta ined am bient tem perat ure
and is completely dry.
In case of a prolonged temporal d ecommissioning: Leave th e chamber door open or rem ove the access
port plugs.
3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions
Set up the constant c limate chamber on a flat, even surface, and in a well-ventilated, dry location and
align it using a spir it level. The site of installation m ust be capable of supporting the chamber’s weight
(see technical data, chap. 23.5). The chambers are designed for setting up inside a building (indoor use).
NOTICE
Danger of overheating due to lack of ventilation.
Damage to the chamber.
∅ Do NOT install the chamber in unventilated recesses.
Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.
Observe the prescribed minimum distances when installing the chamber.
Do not install or operate the chamber in potentially explosive areas.
DANGER
Danger of explosion due to combustible dusts or explosive mixtures in the vicinity
of the chamber.
Serious injury or death from burns an d / or explosion pressure.
∅ Do NOT operate the chamber in potentially explosive areas.
KEEP explosive dust or air-solvent mixtures AWAY from the vicinity of the chamber.
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Ambient conditions
• Permiss ible ambient tem perature r ange dur ing oper ation: +18 °C / 64.4 °F to +32 °C / 89.6 °F. At ele-
vated ambient temperature values, fluctuations in temperature can occur.
The ambient temperature should not be substantially higher than the indicated ambient temperature of +22 °C +/- 3 °C / 71.6 °F +/- 5.4 °F to which the specified technical data relate.
Deviations from the indicated data are possible for other ambient conditions.
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 cham ber at tem perature s et-po ints belo w am bient tem peratu re, hig h am bient hum idity may lead to condensation on the chamber.
• Installation height: max. 2000 m / 6562 ft. above sea level.
Distances
• When placing se veral chambers of the same size side by side, m aintain a minimum distance of 250
mm / 9.84 in between each chamber.
• Wall distances: rear 100 mm / 3.9 in, sides 160 mm / 6.29 in.
• Spacing above the chamber of at least 100 mm / 3.9 in must also be accounted for.
NOTICE
Danger by stacking.
Damage to the chambers.
∅ Do NOT place the chambers on top of each other.
Other requirements
A water tap (1 bar to 10 bar) is nec es sary for the installation of the hum idif icati on s ystem (chap. 4.3). If no
suitable in-house water c onnection is available, you can manuall y supply water by filling the freshwater
can (option, chap. 19.9).
To avoid any possible water damage, provide a floor drain at the location of the device. Select
a suitable installation site to avoid any consequential damage by splashing water.
To completely separat e the chamber f rom the power supp ly, you mus t disconnect the power plug . Install
the chamber in a way that the power plug is easily accessible and can be easily pulled in case of danger.
For the user there is no risk of temporary overvoltages in the sense of EN 61010-1:2010.
With an increased amount of dust in the ambient air, clean the c on denser fan (by suction or blowing) sev-
eral times a year.
Avoid any conducti ve dust in the ambiance accor ding to th e chamber layout com plying with pollution de-
gree 2 (IEC 61010-1).
After turning off the chamber, you must close the tap of the water suppl y. Install the chamber in a way
that the freshwater supply is easily accessible.
With option “Extern al freshwater and wastewater can s” (chap. 19.9): Install the chamber in a way that
freshwater can is easily accessible for filling.
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4. Installation and connections
4.1 Spacer for wall distance
Please fix both spacers with the supplied screws at the chamber rear. This serves to ensure the prescribed minimum distance to the rear wall of 100 mm / 3.94 in.
Figure 8: Spacer for wall distance
Figure 9: Chamber rear with mounted spacers
4.2 Wastewater connection
Fasten the wastewater hos e to the wastewater connection “OUT” (14) on the rear of the chamber (olive ∅
14 mm). Observe the following points:
• You can use a part of the supplied 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 waste water hose with a m axim um pos itive inclinat ion of 1 m and a m ax im um total length of
3 m.
• Protect the chamber end of the drainage hose with one of the supplied hose clamps.
• Reliably preve nt sucking back of wastewater. The end of the wastewater hose m ust not be imm ersed
in liquids. This can be ensured e.g., by free discharge.
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.
Protect the wastewater supply with the supplied hose clamps.
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4.3 Freshwater supply
Connect the wastewater pipe before connecting the chamber to a freshwater pipe or filling the
freshwater can (option, chap. 19.9).
You can supply the chamber with freshwater vi a a water pipe or by manua lly filling a fr eshwater can (option, chap. 19.9).
Water intake temperature NOT below +5 °C / 41 °F and not exceeding 40 °C / 104 °F.
NOTICE
Danger of calcification of the humidify ing system.
Damage to the chamber.
Operate the chamber with deionized (demineralized) water only.
Types of suitable water quality:
• Deionized water f rom a wat er treatm ent insta llation alr ead y existing at t he cus tomer 's site. Con ductiv ity from 1 µS /cm up to a max im um of 20 µS/c m . (Water, which is in equilibrium with the CO
and has a conductivity below 1 µS/cm (ultrapure water), may cause acid corrosion due to its low pH).
in the air,
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• Water treated by the optional water treatment system BINDER Pure Aqua Service (disposable system). A reusable measuring equipment to assess the water quality is included (chap. 19.10).
BINDER GmbH is NOT responsible for the water quality at the user’s site.
Any problems and malfunctions that might arise following use of water of deviating quality are
excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH.
The warranty becomes void in the event of use of water of deviating quality.
4.3.1 Automatic freshwater supply via water pipe
An enclosure inside th e chamber contains the conne ction kit for freshwater and wastewater . Install the
freshwater connection using either the enclosed water hose or another pressure-resistant one. To accomplish this, remove the cover of the freshwater conn ec tion “I N” (13) on the rear of the chamber. Protect
both ends of the hose with two of the four supplied hose clamps.
Before turnin g on the chamber, check the connection f or leak s. Water supply is automat icall y effec ted via
the freshwater connection “IN” (13).
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 supp ly, fix the delivered adapter with hose olive on the thread at th e rear of
the chamber.
• Protect the water supply at one side with the supplied hose clamp.
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4.3.2 Manual freshwater supply via external freshwater can (option)
If no house water connecti on with suitable water is available, you can manually supply water by filling a
freshwater can (optio n, vo lum e: 20 liter s / 0.71 cu.ft. You can attach the f resh water c an on t he re ar of the
chamber or place it next to the chamber (chap. 19.9).
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 connecting the chamber to the wat er main
A safety kit agai nst floodi ng cause d by bur st water hoses is enclosed with the constant climate chamber.
It consists of the following:
• Hose burst protection device
• 2 hose nozzles with screwing
• 4 hose clamps
• 6m water hose, divisible for the feed hose and drain
Protection principle of hose burst protection:
Whenever a strong water fl ow of about 18 l / m in. occ urs, e.g. caused by a bur st water hos e, a va lve au-
tomatically cuts off the water supply, which can be heard as a clicking noise. T he water supply now remains shut until it is manually released.
Assembly:
Screw the hose burst protec tion device onto a water tap with a G¾ inch right turning thread c onnection.
The connection is self -sealing. Establish the connecti on between the safety kit and the cham ber with a
part of the supplied hose. Protect both ends of the hose by the supplied hose clamps.
We recommend connectin g the hos e as th e last step in or der to av oi d t wist ing t he hos e while sc r e wing o n
the safety kit.
Open the water tap slowly in order to avoid actuating the hose burst protection device.
Figure 10: Assembly of the connection kit
Release of the reflux protection device:
In case the burst protection device has interru pted the water suppl y, first f ind the reason an d rem ove it as
necessary. Close the wate r tap. Release the valve by a half lef t-turn of the upper knurled part. You can
hear the release of the valve as a c licking nois e. T ighten the burst pr otect ion devi ce against th e water tap
by a right turn. Open the water tap slowly afterwards.
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