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Operating Manual
Translation of the original operating manual
KBF (E6)
Constant climate chambers with program control
Model Model version Art. No.
KBF 115 KBF115-230V 9020-0320, 9120-0320
KBF115-240V 9020-0321, 9120-0321
KBF 240 KBF240-230V 9020-0322, 9120-0322
KBF240-240V 9020-0323, 9120-0323
KBF 720 KBF720-230V 9020-0324, 9120-0324
KBF720-240V 9020-0325, 9120-0325
KBF 1020 KBF1020-230V 9020-0326, 9120-0326
KBF1020-240V 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.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 x3
Service Hotline Asia Pacific: +852 390 705 04 or +852 390 705 03
Service Hotline Russia and CIS: +7 495 988 15 16
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Content
1. SAFETY .................................................................................................................. 6
1.1 Legal considerations ........................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Structure of the safety instructions ...................................................................................................... 6
1.2.1 Signal word panel ...................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.2 Safety alert symbol .................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.3 Pictograms ................................................................................................................................. 7
1.2.4 Word message panel structure ................................................................................................. 8
1.3 Localization / position of safety labels on the chamber ...................................................................... 8
1.4 Type plate ......................................................................................................................................... 10
1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chambers ............................................. 11
1.6 Intended use ..................................................................................................................................... 13
1.7 Operating instructions ....................................................................................................................... 13
1.8 Measures to prevent accidents ......................................................................................................... 14
1.9 Resistance of the humidity sensor against harmful substances ....................................................... 15
2. CHAMBER DESCRIPTION .................................................................................. 16
2.1 Chamber overview ............................................................................................................................ 17
2.2 Instrument panel ............................................................................................................................... 17
2.3 Lateral control panels ........................................................................................................................ 18
2.4 Rear view with water connections .................................................................................................... 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 Spacer for wall distance .................................................................................................................... 24
4.2 Wastewater connection ..................................................................................................................... 24
4.3 Freshwater supply ............................................................................................................................. 25
4.3.1 Automatic fresh water supply via water pipe ........................................................................... 25
4.3.2 Manual fresh water supply via external freshwater can (option) ............................................. 26
4.3.3 Connection kit for connecting the chamber to the water main ................................................ 26
4.3.4 Safety kit: Hose burst protection device with reflux protection device (available via BINDER
INDIVIDUAL customized solutions) ........................................................................................ 27
4.4 Electrical connection ......................................................................................................................... 29
4.5 Connection of the voltage changer (option for KBF) ........................................................................ 30
5. FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW OF THE MB2 CHAMBER CONTROLLER ............... 32
5.1 Operating functions in normal display ............................................................................................... 33
5.2 Display views: Normal display, program display, chart-recorder display ......................................... 34
5.3 Controller icons overview .................................................................................................................. 35
5.4 Operating modes ............................................................................................................................... 37
5.5 Controller menu structure ................................................................................................................. 38
5.5.1 Main menu ............................................................................................................................... 39
5.5.2 “Settings” submenu ................................................................................................................. 40
5.5.3 “Service” submenu .................................................................................................................. 40
5.6 Principle of controller entries ............................................................................................................. 41
5.7 Performance during and after power failures .................................................................................... 41
5.8 Performance when opening the door ................................................................................................ 42
6. START UP ............................................................................................................ 42
6.1 Turning on the chamber .................................................................................................................... 42
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Controller settings upon start up ....................................................................................................... 42
6.2
6.3 Turning on/off humidity control .......................................................................................................... 43
7. SET-POINT ENTRY IN “FIXED VALUE” OPERATING MODE ........................... 44
7.1 Set-point entry for temperature, humidity, and fan speed through the “Set poi nts” menu ................ 45
7.2 Direct setpoint entry for temperature and humidity via Normal display ............................................ 46
7.3 Special controller functions via operation lines ................................................................................. 46
8. TIMER PROGRAM: STOPWATCH FUNCTION .................................................. 47
8.1 Starting a timer program ................................................................................................................... 47
8.1.1 Performance during program delay time ................................................................................. 47
8.2 Stopping a running timer program .................................................................................................... 48
8.2.1 Pausing a running timer program ............................................................................................ 48
8.2.2 Cancelling a running timer program ........................................................................................ 48
8.3 Performance after the end of the program ........................................................................................ 48
9. TIME PROGRAMS ............................................................................................... 49
9.1 Starting an existing time program ..................................................................................................... 49
9.1.1 Performance during program delay time ................................................................................. 50
9.2 Stopping a running time program ...................................................................................................... 50
9.2.1 Pausing a running time program ............................................................................................. 50
9.2.2 Cancelling a running time program ......................................................................................... 50
9.3 Performance after the end of the program ........................................................................................ 50
9.4 Creating a new time program ............................................................................................................ 51
9.5 Program editor: program management ............................................................................................. 51
9.5.1 Deleting a time program .......................................................................................................... 52
9.6 Section editor: section management ................................................................................................ 53
9.6.1 Add a new program section ..................................................................................................... 54
9.6.2 Copy and insert or replace a program section ........................................................................ 54
9.6.3 Deleting a program section ..................................................................................................... 55
9.7 Value entry for a program section ..................................................................................................... 56
9.7.1 Section duration....................................................................................................................... 56
9.7.2 Set-point ramp and set-point step ........................................................................................... 57
9.7.3 Special controller functions via operation lines ....................................................................... 58
9.7.4 Setpoint entry .......................................................................................................................... 59
9.7.5 Tolerance range ...................................................................................................................... 59
9.7.6 Repeating one or several sections within a time program ...................................................... 60
9.7.7 Saving the time program ......................................................................................................... 61
10. WEEK PROGRAMS ............................................................................................. 62
10.1 Starting an existing week program.................................................................................................... 62
10.2 Cancelling a running week program ................................................................................................. 62
10.3 Creating a new week program .......................................................................................................... 63
10.4 Program editor: program management ............................................................................................. 64
10.4.1 Deleting a week program ........................................................................................................ 65
10.5 Section editor: section management ................................................................................................ 66
10.5.1 Add a new program section ..................................................................................................... 67
10.5.2 Copy and insert or replace a program section ........................................................................ 67
10.5.3 Deleting a program section ..................................................................................................... 68
10.6 Value entry for a program section ..................................................................................................... 68
10.6.1 Set-point ramp and set-point step modes ............................................................................... 68
10.6.2 Weekday .................................................................................................................................. 69
10.6.3 Start time ................................................................................................................................. 69
10.6.4 Setpoint entry .......................................................................................................................... 70
10.6.5 Special controller functions via operation lines ....................................................................... 70
11. NOTIFICATION AND ALARM FUNCTIONS ........................................................ 71
11.1 Notification and alarm messages overview ...................................................................................... 71
11.1.1 Notifications ............................................................................................................................. 71
11.1.2 Alarm messages ...................................................................................................................... 72
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11.1.3
Messages concerning the humidity system ............................................................................ 72
11.2 State of alarm .................................................................................................................................... 73
11.3 Resetting an alarm, list of active alarms ........................................................................................... 73
11.4 Tolerance range settings .................................................................................................................. 74
11.5 Activating / deactivating the audible alarm (alarm buzzer) ............................................................... 75
12. TEMPERATURE SAFETY DEVICES ................................................................... 75
12.1 Over temperature protective device (class 1) ................................................................................... 75
12.2 Overtemperature safety controller class 3.1 ..................................................................................... 75
12.2.1 Safety controller modes ........................................................................................................... 76
12.2.2 Setting the safety controller ..................................................................................................... 76
12.2.3 Message and measures in the state of alarm ......................................................................... 77
12.2.4 Function check ........................................................................................................................ 77
12.3 Temperature safety device class 3.3 (option) ................................................................................... 78
12.3.1 Temperature safety device class 3.1 ...................................................................................... 79
12.3.2 Temperature safety device class 3.2 ...................................................................................... 80
13. USER MANAGEMENT ......................................................................................... 81
13.1 Authorization levels and password protection .................................................................................. 81
13.2 Log in................................................................................................................................................. 84
13.3 Log out .............................................................................................................................................. 85
13.4 User change ...................................................................................................................................... 85
13.5 Password assignment and password change .................................................................................. 86
13.5.1 Password change .................................................................................................................... 86
13.5.2 Deleting the password for an individual authorization level .................................................... 88
13.5.3 New password assignment for “service” or “admin” authorization level when the password
function was deactivated ........................................................................................................ 89
13.6 Activation code .................................................................................................................................. 90
14. GENERAL CONTROLLER SETTINGS ................................................................ 91
14.1 Selecting the controller’s menu language ......................................................................................... 91
14.2 Selecting the temperature unit .......................................................................................................... 91
14.3 Setting date and time ........................................................................................................................ 92
14.4 Display configuration ......................................................................................................................... 93
14.4.1 Adapting the display parameters ............................................................................................. 93
14.4.2 Touchscreen calibration .......................................................................................................... 94
14.5 Network and communication ............................................................................................................. 95
14.5.1 Serial interfaces ....................................................................................................................... 95
14.5.2 Ethernet ................................................................................................................................... 96
14.5.3 Web server .............................................................................................................................. 97
14.5.4 E-Mail ...................................................................................................................................... 98
14.6 USB menu ......................................................................................................................................... 99
15. GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................ 100
15.1 Service contact page ...................................................................................................................... 100
15.2 Current operating parameters ......................................................................................................... 100
15.3 Event list .......................................................................................................................................... 101
15.4 Technical chamber information ....................................................................................................... 102
16. CHART RECORDER DISPLAY ......................................................................... 103
16.1 Views ............................................................................................................................................... 103
16.1.1 Show and hide legend ........................................................................................................... 103
16.1.2 Switch between legend pages .............................................................................................. 103
16.1.3 Show and hide specific indications ....................................................................................... 104
16.1.4 History display ....................................................................................................................... 104
16.2 Setting the parameters .................................................................................................................... 107
17. HUMIDIFICATION / DEHUMIDIFICATIO N SYSTEM ......................................... 108
17.1 Function of the humidifying and dehumidifying system .................................................................. 110
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18. DEFROSTING AT REFRIGERATING OPERATION .......................................... 111
19. OPTIONS ............................................................................................................ 112
19.1 Communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option) .......................................... 112
19.2 RS485 interface (option) ................................................................................................................. 112
19.3 Data logger kits (option) .................................................................................................................. 112
19.4 Analog outputs for temperature and humidity (option) ................................................................... 113
19.5 Zero-voltage relay alarm outputs for temperature and humidity (option) ....................................... 113
19.6 Water protected internal socket (option for KBF – not for UL chambers) ....................................... 114
19.7 Additional flexible Pt 100 temperature sensor (available via BINDER INDI V IDUAL customized
solutions) ......................................................................................................................................... 115
19.8 Object temperature display with flexible Pt 100 temperature sensor (option) ................................ 115
19.9 External freshwater and wastewater cans (option) ......................................................................... 116
19.9.1 Mounting the freshwater can ................................................................................................. 116
19.9.2 Mounting the wastewater can................................................................................................ 118
19.9.3 Mounting with wastewater recycling ...................................................................................... 119
19.10 BINDER Pure Aqua Service (option) .............................................................................................. 120
20. MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND SERVICE .................................................. 120
20.1 Maintenance intervals, service ........................................................................................................ 120
20.2 Cleaning and decontamination ....................................................................................................... 121
20.2.1 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................ 121
20.2.2 Decontamination ................................................................................................................... 123
20.3 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH ............................................................................... 124
21. DISPOSAL.......................................................................................................... 124
21.1 Disposal of the transport packing ................................................................................................... 124
21.2 Decommissioning ............................................................................................................................ 125
21.3 Disposal of the chamber in the Federal Republic of Germany ....................................................... 125
21.4 Disposal of the chamber in the member states of the EU except for the Federal Republic of
Germany ......................................................................................................................................... 126
21.5 Disposal of the chamber in non-member states of the EU ............................................................. 127
22. TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................... 128
23. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION .............................................................................. 130
23.1 Factory calibration and adjustment ................................................................................................. 130
23.2 Over current protection ................................................................................................................... 130
23.3 Definition of usable volume ............................................................................................................. 131
23.4 KBF Technical Data ........................................................................................................................ 131
23.5 KMF technical data ......................................................................................................................... 133
23.6 Equipment and options (extract) ..................................................................................................... 135
23.7 Spare parts and accessories (extract) ............................................................................................ 136
23.8 Dimensions size 115 ....................................................................................................................... 137
23.9 Dimensions size 240 ....................................................................................................................... 138
23.10 Dimensions size 720 ....................................................................................................................... 139
23.11 Dimensions size 1020 ..................................................................................................................... 140
24. CERTIFICATES AND DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY ............................. 141
24.1 EU Declaration of Conformity for KBF ............................................................................................ 141
24.2 EU Declaration of Conformity for KMF............................................................................................ 144
24.3 Certificate for the GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallv ersicherung e. V .“
(German Social Accident Insurance) DGUV ................................................................................... 147
25. PRODUCT REGISTRATION .............................................................................. 149
26. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE ............................................. 150
26.1 For chambers located outside USA and Canada ........................................................................... 150
26.2 For chambers located in USA and Canada .................................................................................... 153
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Dear customer,
For the correct operation of the chambers, 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 chamber and/or poor equipment
performance.
1. Safety
This operating manual is part of the components of delivery. Always keep it handy for reference. The
device should only be operated by laboratory personnel especially trained for this purpose and familiar
with all precautionary measures required for working in a laboratory. Observe the national regulations on
minimum age of laboratory personnel. To avoid injuries and damage observe the safety instructions of
the operating manual.
WARNING
Failure to observe the safety instructions.
Serious injuries and chamber damage.
Observe the safety instructions in this operating manual.
Carefully read the complete operating instructions of the chambers.
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 damages, 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 existing 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 exclusively 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 following 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, wil l result in death or serious (irreversible) injury.
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CAUTION
Warning signs
Electrical hazard
Hot surface
Scalding hazard
Danger of frost
or chemical burns
Mandatory action signs
instructions
assistance
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 m oderat e or m inor (reversible) injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in dam age 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
Lifting hazard
Risk of corrosion and /
Harmful substances
Explosive atmosphere
High humidity
Biohazard
Stability hazard
Pollution Hazard
Mandatory regulation
Lift with mechanical
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Read operating
Environment protection
Disconnect the power
plug
Wear protective gloves
Lift with several persons
Wear safety goggles
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Prohibition signs
water
Pictograms (warning signs)
Service label
Do NOT touch
Do NOT spray with
Information to be observed in order to ensure optimum function of the product.
Do NOT climb
1.2.4 Word message panel structure
Type / cause of hazard.
Possible consequences.
∅ Instruction how to avoid the hazard: prohibition
Instruction how to avoid the hazard: mandatory action.
Observe all other notes and information not necessarily emphasized in the same way, in order to avoid
disruptions that could result in direct or indirect injury or property damage.
1.3 Localization / position of safety labels on the chamber
The following labels are located on the chamber:
Risk of injury (on outer door, only KBF-240V and KMF-240V).
Observe the safety instructions in the operating manual.
Hot surface (inner glass door above the glass door handle)
Burning and scalding hazard (chamber rear)
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Figure 1: Position of labels on the chamber front (KBF-240V and KMF-240V)
Figure 2: Position of labels on the chamber rear
Keep safety labels complete and legible.
Replace safety labels that are no longer legible. Contact BINDER Service for these replacements.
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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
2017
Year of construction
Nominal temperature
70 °C / 158 °F
Nominal temperature
IP protection
20
IP type of protection acc. to standard EN 60529
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.
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 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
2017
Constant climate chamber
BINDER GmbH
www.binder-world.com
KBF 240
Serial No. 00000000000000
1.4 Type plate
The type plate sticks to the left side of the chamber, bottom right-hand.
Figure 3: Type plate (example KBF 240 regular chamber 9020-0322)
Temp. safety device DIN 12880
Im Mittleren Ösch 5
78532 Tuttlingen / Germany
Temperature safety device acc. to standard DIN
E6
Made in Germany
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).
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Symbol on the type plate
Information
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).
The chamber is certified according to Customs Union Technical Regulation (CU TR) for the Eurasian Economic Union (Russia, Belarus,
Armenia, Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan).
1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chambers
With regard to operating the chambers and to the installation location, please observe the DGUV guidelines 213-850 on safe working in laboratories (formerly BGI/GUV-I 850-0, BGR/GUV-R 120 or ZH 1/119,
issued by the employers’ liability insurance association) (for Germany.
BINDER GmbH is only responsible for the safety features of the chamber provided skilled electricians or
qualified personnel authorized by BINDER perform all maintenance and repair, and if components relating to chamber safety are replaced in the event of failure with original spare parts.
To operate the chamber, use only original BINDER accessories or accessories from third-party suppliers
authorized by BINDER. The user is responsible for any risk caused by using unauthorized accessories.
CAUTION
Danger of overheating.
Damage to the chamber.
∅ Do NOT install the chamber in unventilated recesses.
Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.
Do not operate the chambers in hazardous locations.
DANGER
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
∅ Do NOT operate the chamber in potentially explosive areas.
∅ KEEP explosive dust or air-solvent mixtures AWAY from the chamber.
The chambers do not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.
DANGER
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 hum i dity.
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Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
∅ Do NOT introduce any substance into the constant climate chamber which is combus-
tible or explosive at working temperature.
∅ NO explosive dust or air-solvent mixture in the inner chamber.
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Familiarize yourself with any potential health risks caused by the charging material, the contained moisture 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.
Danger of death.
∅ The chamber must NOT become wet during operation or maintenance.
The chambers were produced in accordance with VDE regulations and were routinely tested in accordance to VDE 0411-1 (IEC 61010-1).
During and shortly after operation, the temperature of the inner surfaces almost equals the set-point.
CAUTION
The glass doors, the glass door handles, and the inner chamber will become hot
during operation.
Danger of burning.
∅ Do NOT touch the glass doors, the inner surfaces or the charging material during oper-
ation.
WARNING
Stability hazard.
Danger of injury.
Damage to the chamber and the charging material.
Housing cover breakaway.
∅ Do NOT climb on the lower housing cover.
∅ Do NOT load the lower housing cover and the door with heavy objects while the cham-
ber door is open.
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1.6 Intended use
Constant climate chambers series KBF and KMF are suitable for exact conditioning of harmless materials. A mixture of any component of the charging material with air must NOT be explosive. The operating
temperature must lie below the flash point or below the sublimation point of the charging material. Any
component of the charging material must NOT be able to release toxic gases.
Other applications are not approved.
The chambers are not classified as medical devices as defined by the Medical Device Directive
93/42/EEC.
Following the instructions in this operating manual and conducting regular maintenance work
(chap. 20) are part of the intended use.
DANGER
Explosion or implosion hazard.
Danger of poisoning.
Danger of death.
∅ 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.
The charging material shall not contain any corrosive ingredients that may damage the machine components made of stainless steel, aluminum, and copper. Such ingredients include in
particular acids and halides. Any corrosive damage caused by such ingredients is excluded
from liability by BINDER GmbH.
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.
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.
1.7 Operating instructions
Depending on the application and location of the chamber, the operator of the chamber must provide the
relevant information for safe operation of the chamber in a set of operating instructions.
Keep these operating instructions with the chamber at all times in a place where they are
clearly visible. They must be comprehensible and written in the language of the employees.
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1.8 Measures to prevent accidents
The operator of the chamber must observe the following rule: “Betreiben von Arbeitsmitteln. Betreiben
von Kälteanlagen, Wärmepumpen 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 following measures to prevent ignition and explosions:
• Indications on the type plate
See operating manual chap. 1.4.
• 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 additional safety controller (temperature safety 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 charge
The interior parts are grounded.
• Non-ionizing radiation
Non-ionizing radiation is not intentionally produced, but released only for technical reasons by electrical equipment (e.g. electric motors, power cables, solenoids). The machine has no permanent magnets. If persons with active implants (e.g. pacemakers, defibrillators) keep a safe distance (distance of
field source to implant) of 30 cm, an influence of these implants can be excluded with high probabil i ty.
• 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. 20.2.
• 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 Foodstuffs and Packaging Industry in DGUV Test) and bears the GS mark.
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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
1.9 Resistance of the humidity sensor against harmful substances
The following list of harmful substances refers only to the humidity sensor and does not include any other
materials incorporated in the chamber or prohibited substances in relation to explosion protection.
Some gases - especially clean gases - do not have any influence on the humidity sensor. Others do have
a very small influence, whereas others may influence the sensor to a larger extent.
• The following gases do not influence the sensor and the humidity measurement: Argon (Ar), carbon
dioxide (CO
• The following gases do not or to a minor extent influence the sensor and the humidity measurement:
Butane (C
• The following gases do not, or to a minor extent influence the sensor and the humidity 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 considered as approximate values. The sensor resistance largely depends on
the temperature and humidity conditions during the time of exposure to harmful substances. Avoid
simultaneous condensation. Tolerated error of measurement: ± 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 sensor because they may condensate at the sensor and
thus prevent its function (insulating layer). For similar reasons it is not possible to measure smoke
gases.
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2. Chamber description
The constant climate chambers KBF and KMF are equipped with a multifunctional microprocessor display
controller with 2-channel technology for temperature and humidity plus a digital display accurate to onetenth of a degree resp. 0.1% r.H. With its comprehensive program control functions, the display program
controller MB2 permits the high precision performance of temperature and humidity cycles.
With its microprocessor controlled humidifying and dehumidifying system the KMF is a high-precision
constant climate chamber.
The KBF completely meets the requirements for climatic chambers of the stipulated stability and durability
tests for pharmaceutical products: Stability tests acc. to ICH guideline CPMP/ICH/2736/99 (Q1A)
The KMF completely meets the requirements of the stipulated stability and durability tests for industrial
products.
The APT.line™ preheating chamber system guarantees high level of spatial and time-based temperature
precision, thanks to the direct and distributed air circulation into the interior. The fan supports exact attainment and maintenance of the desired temperature accuracy.
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 m aterials, etc.
A resistance humidifying system humidifies the air. For this purpose, use deionized (demineralized) water. The option BINDER Pure Aqua Service allows using the chamber with any degree of water hardness.
The inner chamber, the pre-heating chamber and the interior side of the doors are all made of stainless
steel V2A (German material no. 1.4301, US equivalent AISI 304). The housing is RAL 7035 powdercoated. All corners and edges are also completely coated.
All chamber functions are easy and comfortable to use thanks to their clear arrangement. Major features
are easy cleaning of all chamber parts and avoidance of undesired contamination.
The efficient program controller is equipped with a multitude of operating functions, in addition to recorder
and alarm functions. Programming of test cycles is easily accomplished via the modern MB2 touch
screen controller and is also possible directly with a computer via Intranet in connection with the communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option, chap. 19.1). The constant climate chamber
KMF comes equipped with an Ethernet serial interface for computer communication. In addition, the
BINDER communication software APT-COM™ 3 permits networking up to 30 chambers 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.23.6.
The chambers size 240, 720, and 1020 are equipped with four castors. Both front castors can be easily
locked via the attached brakes.
KBF: 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 / KMF size 240
(A) Instrument box
(B) Door handle
(C) Outer door
(D) Refrigerating machine and humidity generation module
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 solut i ons)
(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 view with water connections
(10)
(11)
(12) (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) Purging outlet for humidifying module – for service purpose only
(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, please check the chamber and its optional accessories, if any, based on the delivery
receipt 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 chamber.
Please remove any transportation protection devices and adhesives in/on the chamber and on the doors
and remove the operating manuals and accessory equipment.
CAUTION
Sliding or tilting of the chamber.
Damage to the chamber.
Risk of injury by lifting heavy loads.
∅ Do NOT lift or transport the chamber using the door, the handl e, 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 t he 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. 21.1.
Note on second-hand chambers (Ex-Demo-Units):
Second-hand chambers are chambers that were used for a short time for tests or exhibitions. They are
thoroughly tested before resale. BINDER ensures that the chamber is technically sound and will work
flawlessly.
Second-hand chambers are marked with a sticker on the chamber door. Please remove the sticker before commissioning the chamber.
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3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation
The front castors of KMF 240, 720 and 1020 can be blocked by brakes. After operation, please observe
the guidelines for temporarily decommissioning the chamber (chap. 21.2). Please move the chambers
with castors only when empty and on an even surface, otherwise the castors may be damaged.
CAUTION
Sliding or tilting of the chamber.
Damage to the chamber.
Risk of injury by lifting heavy loads.
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 handl e, 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 completely removed from the humidifying system.
CAUTION
Transport below +3 °C / 37.4 °F with filled steam humidifying system.
Freezing in the steam generator.
Damage to the chamber.
Contact BINDER Service before any transportation below +3 °C / 37.4 °F.
3.3 Storage
Intermediate storage of the chamber is possible in a closed and dry room. Observe the guidelines for
temporary decommissioning (chap. 21.2).
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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midifying system must be activated (deactivated operation line “Humidity off”, chap.
) and close the tap of
With temperatures below +3 °C / 37.4 °F, water must be completely removed from the humidifying system.
CAUTION
Storage below +3 °C / 37.4 °F with filled steam humidifying system.
Freezing in the steam generator.
Damage to the chamber.
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.
Dry the chamber completely before shut-down:
• Set the humidity to 0 % r.H. To enable dehumidification, the humidifying and dehu-
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, shut down the chamber at the main power switch (1
the water supply.
When after storage in a cold location you transfer the chamber 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 constant climate 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 chamber’s weight
(see technical data, chap. 23.5). The chambers are designed for setting up inside a building (indoor use).
CAUTION
Danger of overheating.
Damage to the chamber.
∅ Do NOT set up chamber in non-ventilated recesses.
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 t emperature 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. Lower values of the
temperature range indicated in the technical data are valid at an ambient temperature of m ax.
25 °C / 77 °F.
With each degree of ambient temperature >25 °C / 77 °F, the refrigeration power decreases
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CAUTION
• Permissible ambient humidity: 70 % r.H. max., non-condensing
When operating the chamber at temperature set-points below ambient temperature, high ambient humidity may lead to condensation on the chamber.
• Installation height: max. 2000 m / 6562 ft. above sea level.
A water tap (1 bar to 10 bar) is necessary for the installation of the humidification system (chap. 4.3). If no
suitable in-house water connection is available, you can manually 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.
When placing several chambers of the same size side by side, maintain 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.
Danger by stacking.
Damage to the chambers.
∅ Do NOT place the chambers on top of each other.
To completely separate the chamber from the power supply, you must disconnect the power plug. Install
the chamber in a way that the power plug is easily accessible and can be easily pulled in case of danger.
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 condenser fan (by suction or blowing)
several times a year.
Avoid any conductive dust in the ambiance according to the chamber layout complying with pollution degree 2 (IEC 61010-1).
Do not install or operate the chamber in potentially explosive areas.
DANGER
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
∅ Do NOT operate the chamber in potentially explosiv e areas.
KEEP explosive dust or air-solvent mixtures AWAY from the v i cinity of the chamber.
After turning off the chamber, you must close the tap of the water supply. Install the chamber in a way
that the freshwater supply is easily accessible.
In case of a prolonged temporal decommissioning: Leave the chamber door open or remove the access
port plugs.
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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 hose 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 wastewater hose with a maximum positive inclination of 1 m and a maximum total length of
3 m.
• Protect the chamber end of the drainage hose with one of the supplied hose clamps.
• Reliably prevent sucking back of wastewater. The end of the wastewater hose must not be immersed
in liquids. This can be ensured e.g., by free discharge.
Waste water is collected in an internal can with a volume of approx. 0.5 liters. It i s pumped off
only when required, thus there is no continuous waste water flow.
Protect the waste water supply with the supplied hose clamps.
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to a freshwater pipe or filling the
For the water supply, fix the delivered adapter with hose olive on the thread at the rear of
4.3 Freshwater supply
Connect the waste water pipe before connecting the chamber
freshwater can (option, chap. 19.9).
You can supply the chamber with freshwater via a water pipe or by manually filling a freshwater can (option, chap. 19.9).
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 chamber.
Operate the chamber with deionized (demineralized) water only.
Types of suitable water quality:
• Deionized water from a water treatment installation already existing at the customer's site. Conductivi-
ty from 1 µS /cm up to a maximum of 20 µS/cm. (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.)
• Water treated by the optional water treatment system BINDER Pure Aqua Service (disposable sys-
tem). 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 qual ity is
excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH.
The warranty becomes void in the event of use of water of deviating quality.
in the air,
2
4.3.1 Automatic fresh water supply via water pipe
An enclosure inside the chamber contains the connection 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 connection “IN” (13) on the rear of the chamber. Protect both ends of the hose with two of the four supplied hose clamps.
Before turning on the chamber, check the connection for leaks. Water supply is automatically effected 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.
•
the chamber.
• Protect the water supply at one side with the supplied hose clamp.
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4.3.2 Manual fresh water supply via external freshwater can (option)
If no house water connection with suitable water is available, you can manually supply water by filling a
freshwater can (option, volume: 20 liters / 0.71 cu.ft. You can attach the freshwater can on the rear of the
chamber or place it next to the chamber (chap. 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 water main
A safety kit against flooding caused by burst 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 flow of about 18 l / min. occurs, e.g. caused by a burst water hose, a valve au-
tomatically cuts off the water supply, which can be heard as a clicking noise. The water supply now remains shut until it is manually released.
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 10: Assembly of the connection kit
Release of the reflux protection device:
In case the burst protection device has interrupted the water supply, first find the reason and remove it as
necessary. 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.
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CAUTION
Maintenance of the assembly of the hose burst protection device:
Calcification can impair valve function. We recommend an annual inspection by a skilled plumber. The
plumber should demount the safety kit to check the valve by hand for function, calcificat i on or bl ockage.
Danger of calcification.
Impairment of valve function.
Have a plumber inspect the valve annually.
Remove calcifications by citric acid or acetic acid solutions.
Continue by testing the function and tightness of the mounted chamber
Check: Quickly open the water tap while there is no chamber connected – the valve should 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 customized solutions)
A safety kit with a reflux protection device is available for protection of the drinking water system, and
against flooding caused by burst water hoses.
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, which can be heard as a clicking noise. The water supply now remains shut until it is manually released.
A possible endangering of the drinking water system depends on the risk potential of the charging material. 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. The safety kit with reflux protection device provides security in case of short-term utilization of substances with low risk potential. When using substances bearing a
higher risk potential, install a pipe disconnector to assure absolute protection. It is the user’s responsibility
to prevent (according to national standards) any reflux of contaminated water from getting into the drinking water system.
Assembly:
The standard supplied parts – hose burst protection device, hose nozzle with screwing – are not needed.
Screw the pre-mounted assembly of the hose burst protection and reflux protection devices 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 with 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.
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CAUTION
Figure 11: Assembly of the safety kit (hose burst protection and reflux protection dev i ces)
Release of the reflux protection device:
In case the hose burst protection device interrupts the water supply, first find the reason and remove it as
necessary. Close the water tap. Release the valve by a half left-turn of the upper knurled part. You can
hear the release of the valve as a clicking noise. 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 and reflux protection devices:
Calcification can impair the function of both valves. We recommend an annual inspection by a skilled
plumber. The plumber should remove the safety kit with the reflux protection device to check both valves
by hand for proper function and calcification or blockage.
Danger of calcification.
Impairment of valve function.
Have a plumber inspect the two valves annually.
Remove calcifications by citric acid or acetic acid solutions.
Continue by testing the function and tightness of the mounted chamber.
Check: Quickly open the water tap while there is no chamber connected – the valve should cut off the
water flux without any delay.
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KBF115-230V
KBF1020-230V
9x20-0320
9x20-0326
KBF115-240V
KBF 1020-240V
9x20-0321
9x20-0327
KMF720-230V
9x20-0345
KMF720-240V
9x20-0346
4.4 Electrical connection
The chambers are supplied ready for connection. They come with a fixed power connection cable of at
least 1800 mm / 70.87 in in length.
Model version
KBF240-230V
KBF720-230V
KBF240-240V
KBF720-240V
KMF115-230V
KMF240-230V
KMF115-240V
KMF240-240V
• The domestic socket must also provide a protective conductor. Make sure that the connection of the
protective conductor of the domestic installations to the chamber’s protective conductor meets the latest technology. The protective conductors of the socket and plug must be compatible!
• Prior to connection and start-up, check the power supply voltage. Compare the values to the specified
data located on the chamber’s type plate (left chamber side, bottom right-hand, see chap. 1.4).
• When connecting, please observe the regulations specified by the local electricity supply company
and as well as the VDE directives (for Germany). We recommend the use of a residual current circuit
breaker.
• Pollution degree (acc. to IEC 61010-1): 2
• Installation category (acc. to IEC 61010-1): II
Art. No.
(x = 0 or 1)
9x20-0322
9x20-0324
9x20-0323
9x20-0325
9x20-0341
9x20-0343
9x20-0342
9x20-0344
Power plug
Shock-proof plug
NEMA 6-20P
Shock-proof plug
NEMA 6-20P
Voltage +/-10% at the
indicated power fre-
quency
200-230 V at 50 Hz
200-230 V at 60 Hz
200-240 V at 50Hz
200-240 V at 60Hz
200-230 V at 50 Hz
200-230 V at 60 Hz
200-240 V at 50Hz
200-240 V at 60Hz
Current
type
1N~ 16 Amp
2~ 16 Amp
1N~ 16 Amp
2~ 16 Amp
Chamber
fuse
CAUTION
Danger of incorrect power supply voltage.
Damage to the equipment.
Check the power supply voltage before connection and start-up.
Compare the power supply voltage with the data indicated on the type plate.
See also electrical data (chap. 23.5).
To completely separate the chamber from the power supply, you must disconnect the power
plug. Install the chamber in a way that the power plug is easily accessible and can be easily
pulled in case of danger.
Remark when operating the chamber with a power frequency of 60 Hz:
WARNING
High leakage current.
Electrical hazard.
Earth connection is essential before connecting supply. Check socket before inserting
plug.
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CAUTION
(A)
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 leakage current
may flow through the user’s body. Correct installation of the professional grade power socket provided by
the user safely avoids this. Before connecting the chamber to the socket, please check its grounding
contact type plug for appropriate construction and if it is undamaged.
4.5 Connection of the voltage changer (option for KBF)
The voltage changer enables the constant climate chamber to operate at a power frequency of 115 Volt.
It is packed separately and supplied together with the constant climate chamber.
The voltage changer is supplied with a fixed power connection cable with a NEMA 5-20P plug. It is protected against excess-current with an internal over-current release category B16A. The connection is
made by the customer.
CAUTION
Sliding or tilting of the voltage changer.
Damage to the voltage changer.
Risk of injury by lifting heavy loads.
Lift the voltage changer at both carrying handles from the pallet with two persons.
Do not install the voltage changer in the exhaust air flow at the rear of the constant climate chamber.
For the installation of the voltage changer next to the constant climate chamber, provide a wall distance
the alternating climate chamber of approx. 0.4 m / 1.3 ft.
Danger of overheating.
Damage to the voltage changer.
∅ Do NOT install the voltage changer in unventilat ed recesses.
Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.
(A) Carrying handle
(B)
(C)
(D)
(B) Pilot lamp (green)
(C) Power switch
(D) Connection socket for KBF
(E) Power cable
(E)
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Figure 12: Voltage changer (front)
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Dimensions of the voltage changer
Width
mm
255
Depth (without door handles)
mm
360
Depth (incl. cable and door handles)
mm
450
Height
mm
300
Length of the connection cable to wall socket
mm
172
Lateral wall clearance of the constant climate chamber
to set up the voltage changer (minimum)
Electrical connection data of the voltage changer
Input side V 115
A
26,9
Output side (to the chamber)
V
214
A
13,0
Power frequency
Hz
50 / 60
To establish the electrical connection of the constant climate chamber with the voltage changer, proceed
in the following order:
1. Connect the power cable of the constant climate chamber to the connection socket (D) of the voltage
changer
2. Establish the power connection of the voltage changer. The socket must provide a protective conduc-
tor.
3. Turn on the voltage changer at the power switch (C) (position “I”). The green pilot lamp (B) lights up.
4. Turn on the constant climate chamber with the main power switch (1) in the lateral control panel
Position “0” = off Position “I” = on
Figure 13: Power switch of the voltage changer
mm 400
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5. Functional overview of the MB2 chamber controller
The MB2 chamber controller controls following parameters inside the chamber:
• Temperature in °C
• Relative humidity in % r.H.
• Fan speed in %
For the control ranges of temperature and humidity, see climatic diagrams (chap. 17).
You can enter the desired set point values in fixed value operation mode directly on the display surface or
via the setpoint menu. For program operation the controller offers programming week and time programs.
In addition there is a timer program available (stopwatch function).
The controller offers various notifications and alarm messages with visual and audible indication and
remote alarms via e-mail, an event list (trace file) and the graphical display of the measuring values in the
in der chart recorder view. The MB2 program controller permits programming temperature and humidity
cycles, and specifying the fan speed and special controller functions for each program section. You can
enter values or programs directly at the controller or use the APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem software
(option) specially developed by BINDER.
Operating mode
Temperature values
Humidity values
Actual values
Set-point values
Functional icons
Figure 14: Normal display of the MB2 program controller (sample values)
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Current operating mode
Date, time, authorization level of
Access to main menu
5.1 Operating functions in normal display
Text list for information icons
the logged-in user, memory
Quick setpoint entry
Continue to next screen
Back to Normal display
Information
Program start
Setpoint entry
Event list
Display of active alarms
Figure 15: Operating functions of the MB2 controller in normal display (example values)
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5.2 Display views: Normal display, program display, chart-recorder display
Press the Change view icon to toggle between normal display, program display and chartrecorder display.
Press the Normal display icon to return from program display and chart recorder display back to
Normal display.
Normal display (actual values / setpoint values)
Program display (example: time program)
Chart recorder display
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Icon
Signification
Function
Icon
Signification
Function
5.3 Controller icons overview
Navigation icons in Normal display
Main menu
Alarm
Event list
Access from Normal display to the main menu
Access from Normal display to the list of active alarms
Access from Normal display to the event list
Access from Normal display to the setpoint entry menu: setpoint
Setpoint setting
Program start
Program pause
Program cancelling
Information
Normal display
Change view
entry for Fixed value operation, turning on/off humidity cont rol,
safety controller settings
Start a previously entered time or week program,
continue a paused time program
Pause a running time program
Cancel a running time or week program
Information on program operation, setpoints, actual values, and
the safety controller
Return from program display or chart recorder display to Normal
display
Toggle between Normal display, program display, and chart
recorder display
Functional icons in individual menus
Back
Update
Confirm
Close
Reset alarm
Change keyboard
Edit
Return from each menu to Normal display
Update the event list and alarm messages
Take over the entries and exit the menu / continue menu se-
quence.
Exit the menu / cancel menu sequence. Entries are not taken
over. When terminating a menu sequence, an information window appears, which must be confirmed.
Acknowledge the alarm and mute the buzzer.
Change between uppercase and lower case characters, digits
and special characters
Edit settings of time and week programs
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Icon
Signification
Function
Icon
Text information
Condition
Symbol
Information
Functional icons in the chart recorder display
Show legend
Hide legend
Switch legend
Show indications
Hide indications
History display
Curve selection
Search
Zoom
Show scroll buttons
Hide scroll buttons
Show legend
Hide legend
Switch between legend pages
Show indication “Door open” (B2)
Hide indication “Door open” (B2)
Pause chart recorder and change to history display. Data recording
continues.
Go to “Curve selection” submenu in the history display
Go to “Search” submenu in the history display to select the required
instant
Go to “Zoom” submenu in the history display to select the zoom factor
Show scroll buttons in the history display to scroll to an instant
Hide scroll buttons in the history display to scroll to an instant
Information icons referring to chamber conditions
“Idle mode” Controller is in Idle mode
“Temperature range” Current actual temperature val ue outside the tolerance range
“Humidity range” Current actual humidity value outside the tolerance range
“Door open” Chamber door is open
“Humidity off” The humidification / dehumidification system is turned off
Information icon in the touchscreen calibration menu
Remaining time to touch the display when calibrating the touchscreen.
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5.4 Operating modes
The MB2 program controller operates in the following operating modes:
• Idle mode
The controller is not functional, i.e., there is no heating or refrigeration and no humidification or dehumidification. The fan is off. The chamber approximates ambient values.
You can activate and deactivate this operating mode with the “Idle mode” control contact in Fixed value operating mode (chap. 7.3), time program operation (chap. 9.7.3) and week program operation
(chap. 10.6.7).
• Fixed value operating mode
The controller operates as a fixed-point controller, i.e., set-points for temperature, humidity, and fan
speed can be defined, which are then maintained until the next manual change (chap. 7.1).
• Timer program operation
Stopwatch function: during an entered duration the controller constantly equilibrates to the setpoints
entered in Fixed value operation mode.
• Time program operation
An entered time program for temperature and humidity is running. The controller offers 25 program
memory places with 100 program sections each. The total number of program sections of all programs
is unlimited
• Week program operation
An entered week program for temperature and humidity is running. The controller offers 5 program
memory places with 100 switching points each. The switching points can be distributed over all days
of the week.
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5.5 Controller menu structure
Use the navigation icons in the screen footer in Normal display to access the desired controller functions.
The available functions depend on the current authorization level “Service”, “Admin” or “User” (chap.
13.1). This is selected either during login or can be available without password protection.
Main menu: program settings, further information, “Service” submenu.
The “Settings” submenu allows general configuration of the controller.
List of active alarms
Access to the event list
Setpoint entry for Fixed value operation, turning on/off humidi ty control,
safety controller settings
Start/ pause/ cancel an already entered, respectively a running time
program or start / cancel an already entered, respectively a running
week program
Unless noted otherwise, the figures show the functional range, which is available for the user with “Admin” authorization level.
chap. 5.5.1
chap. 11
chap. 15.2
chap. 7, 6.3,
12.2
chap. 9.1,
9.2, 10.1
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5.5.1 Main menu
The main menu provides access to the general configuration of the controller as well as to program entry
and the user administration. Additionally there are support functions like a contact page or the display
calibration depending on the available angle.
Press the Main menu icon to access the main menu from Normal Display.
Press the Back icon to return from each setting menu to Normal Display.
The main menu provides the following functions and submenus.
User management: login and logout, password management
Chamber information chap. 15.2
“Settings” submenu (not visible for user with
“User” authorization level)
Program entry submenu for time and week
programs
“Service” submenu chap. 5.5.3
BINDER Service contact page chap. 15.1
Calibrating the touch screen chap. 14.4.2
Back to Normal Display
“Settings” submenu
• Settings of many general controller functions and network settings (chap. 14).
chap. 13
chap. 14
chap. 9 and 10
• Available only for users with “Service” and “Admin” authorization level
“Service” submenu
• Access to service data, controller reset to factory settings (chap. 5.5.3)
• Available only for users with “Service” and “Admin” authorization level. Full functional range only for
BINDER Service (users with “Service” authorization level).
“Programs” submenu
• Access to the controller’s program functions (chap. 8, 9, 10)
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Setting the temperature unit, menu language…
Setting the display brightness, continuous
operation and screen saver
Settings for the measurement chart: storage
mum values
Setting the tolerance range and delay time for
tolerance range alarm
setting of the device address
Configuration of the e-mail server, assignment of e-mail addresses
Serial number of the chamber, setup version
5.5.2 “Settings” submenu
The “Settings” submenu is available for users with “Service” or “Admin” authorization level. It serves to
enter date and time, select the language for the controller menus and the desired temperature unit and to
configure the controller’s communication functions.
Path: Main menu > Settings
chap. 14.1, 14.2
Setting date and time chap. 14.3
chap. 14.4
interval, storage values, minimum and maxi-
Configuration of the optional RS485 interface,
Entry of the MAC address and IP address chap. 14.5.2
Password protection for web server access chap. 14.5.3
Back to main menu
chap. 16.2
chap. 11.4
chap. 14.5.1
chap. 14.5.4
5.5.3 “Service” submenu
The “Service” submenu is available for users with “Service” or “Admin” authorization level. When loggedin with “Admin” authorization level the user will find information to tell the BINDER Service in service
case.
Path: Main menu > Service
(view with “Admin” authorization level)
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of the controller software
No function
Information for BINDER Service
Reset to factory settings
Back to main menu
chap. 14.2
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5.6 Principle of controller entries
In the selection and entry menus there are icons displayed in the footers which you can use to take over
the entry or cancel it.
Selection menu (example)
After completing the settings there are the following possibilities:
Press the Confirm icon to take over the entries and exit the menu or continue the menu sequence.
Press the Close icon to exit the menu or cancel the menu sequence without taking over the entries.
When terminating a menu sequence, an information window appears, which must be confirmed.
Entry menu (example)
5.7 Performance during and after power failures
During a power failure, all controller functions are shut down. The zero-voltage relay alarm output (option,
chap. 19.5) is switched to alarm position for the whole duration of the power failure.
After the power returns, all functions return to the same status the chamber had before power failure. .
The controller continues to function in the original operating mode it was in previously before the power
failure occurred.
• Performance after power failure in Idle mode
Control is deactivated
• Performance after power failure in Fixed value operation mode
All functions return to the same status the chamber had before power failure. The set-points are immediately resumed.
• Performance after power failure during time program operation
The program is resumed at the point where the interruption occurred with the latest set-points reached
during the program run.
• Performance after power failure during week program operation
The week program continues with the values corresponding to the current time.
Power failure and power return are noted in the event list (chap. 15.3).
If during power failure an alarm has occurred (tolerance range, safety controller, temperature safety de-
vice class 3.3 (option), confirm the alarm. See chap. 11.3.
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5.8 Performance when opening the door
When you open the door the fan starts running with minimum speed.
After 60 seconds from opening the door, heating, refrigeration, humidification, dehumidification and fan
turn off.
After closing the door, heating, refrigeration, humidification, dehumidif icat i on and fan turn on again.
6. Start up
6.1 Turning on the chamber
After connecting the supply lines (chap. 4), turn on the chamber by its main power switch (1). The lit pilot
lamp shows the chamber is ready for operation.
When the main power switch is turned on and yet the controller display is dark, the display is in stand-by
mode. Press on the touchscreen to activate it.
• Open the water-tap for freshwater supply. Alternatively, fill the freshwater can (option, chap. 19.9).
• The humidifying and dehumidifying system must be activated (deactivated operation line “Humidity
off”, chap. 7.3 and setting “Control on”, chap. 6.3).
After the first turning on of the chamber or after an interruption of the power supply the relative humidity
will increase after a delay of about 20 minutes. During this period, the relative humidity can drop considerably.
Warming chambers may release odors in the first few days after commissioning. This is not a quality
defect. To reduce odors quickly we recommend heating up the chamber to its nominal temperature for
one day and in a well-ventilated location.
WARNING: If customer should use a BINDER chamber running in non-supervised 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.
6.2 Controller settings upon start up
The window „Language selection“ enables the language selection, in case that it’s activated in the
“Start-up” menu. Afterwards occurs a request of the time zone and the temperature unit.
The controller will function in the operating mode, which was active before the last shut-down. It controls
temperature and humidity in fixed value operating mode to the last entered values and in the program
mode to the set points achieved beforehand.
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Locked operation
Provided that the user administration has been activated by the assignment of passwords for the different
authorization types, the controller operation is first locked after turning on the unit, recognizable by the
closed lock icon in the header.
In the locked view the controller provides all display functions. No setting functions are available.
The setpoints are shaded (light grey) in normal display. Changing them by direct entry in the fixed value
operating mode is not possible. The functional icons for setpoint entry and program start in the footer are
without function.
After turning on the unit, user log-in is required to operate the controller (chap. 13.2)
Operation without user log-in / without password-protection
If the password function has been deactivated, after turning on the unit without user log-in there are those
controller functions available, which correspond to the highest authorization level without a password
protection. There is no lock icon in the header.
6.3 Turning on/off humidity control
Turning off humidity control is required when operating the chamber without water connection in order to
avoid humidity alarms. For further information see chap. 17.
Press the Setpoint setting icon to access the “Setpoint” setting menu from Normal display.
“Setpoints” menu.
Select “Control on/off”.
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You can turn humidity control (humidification
and dehumidification) on or off.
If the “Humidity “checkbox is marked, humidity
control is active. Mark / unmark the checkbox
to change the setting.
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7. Set-point entry in “Fixed value” operating mode
In Fixed value operating mode you can enter a temperature set-point, a humidity set-point, the fan speed,
and the switching-state of up to 16 operation lines.
All settings made in Fixed value operating mode remain valid until the next manual change. They are
saved also when turning off the chamber or in case of toggling to Idle Mode or Program Mode.
Setting ranges Control ranges
Temperature
KBF
Temperature
KMF
Humidity
KBF
Humidity
KMF
Fan speed
Reduce the fan speed only if required, because the spatial distribution of temperature and
humidity will also be reduced.
Technical data refers to 100% fan speed.
For the control range of temperature and relative humidity, see the temperature / humidit y diagrams chap.
17).
With set-point type “Limit”, adapt the safety controller (chap. 12.2) or the temperature safety
device class 3.3 (option, chap.12.3) always when you changed the temperature set-point. Set
the safety controller set-point or the set-point of temperature safety device class 3.3 (opti on)
by approx. 2 °C to 5 °C above the controller temperature set-point.
-5 °C / 41 °F up to 70 °C /
158 °F.
-15 °C / 5 °F up to 100 °C /
212 °F
0 % r.H. up to 80 % r.H.
0 % r.H. up to 10 % r.H.
40% up to 100 %
0 ºC / 32 °F up to 70 °C / 158 °F without humidity
10 °C / 50 °F up to 70 °C / 158 °F with humidity
-10 °C / 14 °F up to 100 °C / 212 °F without humidity
10 °C / 50 °F up to 90 °C / 194 °F with humidity
10 % r.H. to 80 % r.H.
see climatic diagrams, chap. 17.
0 % r.H. to 98 % r.H.
see climatic diagrams, chap. 17.
Recommended setting: Set-point type “Offset” with safety controller set-point 2 °C.
When operating without humidity by setting “Control off” (chap. 6.3), the humidity tolerance
range function is automatically deactivated.
When operating without humidity by activated operation line “Humidity off” (chap. 7.3), set the
humidity tolerance range to “0” in order to avoid tolerance range alarms (chap. 11.4).
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7.1 Set-point entry for temperature, humidity, and fan speed through the “Set-
points” menu
Press the Setpoint setting icon to access the “Setpoint” setting menu from Normal display.
“Setpoints” menu.
Select “Fixed value operation setpoints” to access the
individual parameters.
• Select the field “Temperature” and enter the desired temperature setpoint.
KBF setting range: -5 °C up to 70 °C, KMF setting range: -15 °C up to 100 °C.
Confirm entry with Confirm icon.
• Select the field “Humidity” and enter the desired humidity setpoint.
KBF setting range: 0% r.H. up to 80% r.H., KMF sett i ng range: 0% r.H. up to 100% r.H.
Confirm entry with Confirm icon.
• Select the field “Fan” and enter the desired fan speed setpoint.
Setting range: 40% up to 100% fan speed.
Confirm entry with Confirm icon.
When entering a value outside the setting range, the message: “Value outside of limits! (Min:
xxx, Max: xxx)” appears (xxx is a wildcard for the limits of the respective parameter). Press the
Confirm icon and repeat the entry with a correct value.
After completing the settings, press the Confirm icon to take over the entries and exit the menu, or press
the Close icon to exit the menu without taking over the entries.
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7.2 Direct setpoint entry for temperature and humidity via Normal display
Alternatively you can also enter the setpoints directly via Normal display.
Normal display. Select the setpoint you want
to change.
Example: “Temperature” entry menu. Enter the
desired setpoint and confirm entry with Confirm icon.
7.3 Special controller functions via operation lines
Press the Setpoint setting icon to access the “Setpoint” setting menu from Normal display.
You can define the switching state of up to 16 operation lines (control contacts). They are used to activate
/ deactivate special controller functions.
• Operation line “Humidity off” serves to turn off the humidity.
• Operation line Idle mode” activates / deactivates the operating mode “Idle mode”.
The other operation lines are without function.
Use the “Setpoints” menu to configure the operation lines.
“Setpoints” menu.
Select the field “Functions on/off”.
Activated operation line: switching status “1” (On)
Deactivated operation line: switching status “0” (Off)
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“Functions on/off” entry menu.
Mark / unmark the checkbox to activate / deac-
tivate the desired function.
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The operation lines count from right to left.
Example:
Activated operation line “Humidity off” = 000000000000000
Deactivated operation line “Humidity off” = 000000000000000
1
0
8. Timer program: stopwatch function
During an entered duration the controller constantly equilibrates to the setpoints entered in Fixed value
operation mode (temperature, humidity, fan speed, configuration of the operation lines). This duration can
be entered as a “Timer program”. During the program runtime, any setpoint changes do not become effective; the controller equilibrates to the values which were active during program start.
8.1 Starting a timer program
In Normal display press the Program start icon to access the “Program start” menu.
“Program start” menu
• In the field “Program type” select “Timer program”.
• Select the field “Program duration” and enter the desired program duration. Press the Confirm icon.
• Select the field “Program start” and enter the desired start time of the program in the “Program start”
entry menu. Press the Confirm icon. The program delay time until program start begins.
Normal display.
Information on the bottom of the screen indicates the
currently running program and the time already passed.
The grey bar shows how much time of the whole time is
elapsed.
8.1.1 Performance during program delay time
During the configured program delay time until program start, the controller equilibrates to the current
setpoints of Fixed value operation mode. Modifications of these setpoints are possible but become effective only after the timer program is finished. When the configured moment for program start is reached,
the program delay time ends and the program starts running. The controller equilibrates to the values
which had been active during program start
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8.2 Stopping a running timer program
8.2.1 Pausing a running timer program
Press the Program pause icon to interrupt the program.
The program is paused. The program runtime stops running down, the time display flashes.
There are the following options:
Press the Program start icon to continue the program
Press the Cancelling icon to cancel the program
8.2.2 Cancelling a running timer program
Press the Program cancelling icon to cancel the program.
A confirmation prompt is displayed. Press the Confirm icon to confirm that the program shall really be
cancelled.
After confirming the message the controller changes to Fixed value operation mode. Temperature and
humidity will then equilibrate to the setpoints of Fixed value operat i on m ode.
8.3 Performance after the end of the program
After the end of the program the message “Device
changes to fixed value operation mode” appears on the
screen.
Press the Confirm icon.
After confirming the message the controller changes to Fixed value operation mode. Temperature and
humidity will then equilibrate to the setpoints of Fixed value operat ion m ode.
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9. Time programs
The MB2 program controller permits programming time programs with real-time reference. It offers 25
program memory positions with up to 100 program sections each.
For each program section you can enter a temperature set-point, fan speed, section duration, type of
temperature transition (ramp or step) and the tolerance range.
If the safety controller has been set to “limit” mode, check the setting of t he saf ety controller
when changing the temperature set-point, (chap. 12.2).
Reduce the fan speed only if required, because the spatial distribution of temperature and
humidity will also be reduced.
Technical data refers to 100% fan speed.
Programming remains saved in case of a power failure or after turning off the unit.
Path: Main menu > Programs> Time program
9.1 Starting an existing time program
In Normal display press the Program start icon to access the “Program start” menu.
“Program start” menu
• In the field “Program type” select the setting “Time program”.
• In the field “Program” select the desired program.
• Select the field “Program start” and enter the desired program start time in the “Program start” entry
menu. Press the Confirm icon. The program delay time until program start begins.
The program end is adapted automatically depending on the entered program duration.
After completing the settings, press the Confirm icon to take over the entries and exit the menu. The
program starts running.
If instead you press the Close icon to exit the menu without taking over the entries, the program will not
start.
Normal display. Information on the bottom of the screen
indicates the currently running program and the time already passed. The grey bar shows how much time of the
whole time is elapsed. If program duration has been set to
infinite, the grey bar is not displayed.
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9.1.1 Performance during program delay time
During the configured program delay time until program start, the controller equilibrates to the current
setpoints of Fixed value operation mode. Modifications of these setpoints are effective. When the configured moment for program start is reached, the program delay time ends and the program starts running.
9.2 Stopping a running time program
9.2.1 Pausing a running time program
Press the Program pause icon to interrupt the program..
The program is paused. The program runtime stops running down, the time display flashes.
There are the following options:
Press the Program start icon to continue the program
Press the Cancelling icon to cancel the program
9.2.2 Cancelling a running time program
Press the Program cancelling icon to cancel the program.
A confirmation prompt is displayed. Press the Confirm icon to confirm that the program shall really be
cancelled.
After confirming the message, the controller changes to Fixed value operation mode. Temperature and
humidity will then equilibrate to the setpoints of Fixed value operation mode.
9.3 Performance after the end of the program
After the end of the program the message
“Device changes to fixed value operation
mode” appears on the screen.
Press the Confirm icon.
As long as the message has not been confirmed, the setpoint of the last program section remains effective. Program the last section as desired. If e.g. heating, refrigeration, humidification an dehumidification
shall turn off, activate operation line “Idle mode” in the last program section.
After confirming the message the controller changes to Fixed value operation mode. Temperature and
humidity will then equilibrate to the setpoints of Fixed value operat i on m ode.
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Select a program section to open the
9.4 Creating a new time program
Path: Main menu > Programs > Time program
“Time program” menu:
overview of the existing programs.
Select an empty program place.
Enter the program name and, if desired, additional program information in the corresponding
fields.
Press the Confirm icon.
The program view opens (chap. 9.5).
9.5 Program editor: program management
Path: Main menu > Programs > Time program
“Time program” menu:
overview of the existing programs.
Select an existing program (example: program
3) or create a new program (chap. 9.4).
The program view opens.
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Program view (example: program 3).
If a new program has been created, there is
just one program section.
There are the following options:
section editor (chap. 9.6)
Press the Edit icon to open the program
editor
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Program editor: “Edit program” menu
Select the desired function and press the Confirm
icon.
The program editor offers following options:
• Change the program name
• Copy program
• Replace program: Replacing an new or an existing program with the copied program. This menu point
is visible only after a program has been copied.
• Delete program
• Add new section
To add a new section, select “Add new section” and press the Confirm icon.
The program view opens.
9.5.1 Deleting a time program
Program view.
A new section is always added at the very bot-
tom (example: section 2).
Path: Main menu > Programs > Time program
In the “Time program” menu select the program to be deleted. The program view opens.
In the program view press the Edit icon to open the program editor
In the program editor select “Delete program” and press the Confirm icon.
The program is deleted. The controller returns to the program view.
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9.6 Section editor: section management
Path: Main menu > Programs > Time program
Select the desired program.
Program view.
Select the desired program section
(example: section 1)
Section view (example: section 1).
There are the following options:
Select a parameter to enter or modify t he
according value (chap. 9.7)
Press the Edit icon to open the program
editor
Section editor: “Edit section” menu
Select the desired function and press the Confirm icon.
The section editor offers following options:
• Copy section
• Replace section: Replacing an existing section with the copied section. This menu point is visible only
after a section has been copied.
• Insert section: Adding the copied section. This menu point is visible only after a section has been cop-
ied.
• Delete section
• Add new section
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Section editor: “Edit section” menu.
9.6.1 Add a new program section
Select “Add new section” and press the Confirm
icon.
Then select whether to insert the new section
before or after the current section.
Press the Confirm icon. The new section opens.
9.6.2 Copy and insert or replace a program section
Program view.
Select the program section to be copied
(example: section 1)
Section view (example: section 1).
Press the Edit icon to open the section editor.
Section editor: “Edit section” menu
Select “Copy section” and press the Confirm
icon.
The current section (example: section 1) is
copied.
The controller returns to the section view.
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Section view (example: section 1).
Press the Close icon to change to the pro-
gram view, if you want to select another section to be replaced or before or after which
the copied section shall be inserted…
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Program view.
Select the section to be replaced or before or
after which the copied section shall be inserted (example: section 2) and press the Con-
firm icon.
or
Press the Edit icon to open the section editor
if you want the current section to be replaced
or the copied section to be inserted before or
after it
Section view (example: section 1).
Press the Edit icon to open the section editor
Select “Replace section” to replace the selected section
with the copied section
or
Select “Insert section” to additionally add the copied section.
In this case select whether to insert it before or after the
selected section.
Section editor: “Edit section” menu
Press the Confirm icon
9.6.3 Deleting a program section
In the program view select the program section to be deleted. The section view opens.
In the section view press the Edit icon to open the section editor
In the section editor select “Delete section” and press the Confirm icon.
The section is deleted. The controller returns to the section view.
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Section duration
Type of setpoint transition: ramp or step
Operation lines
Temperature setpoint
Humidity setpoint
Fan speed
9.7 Value entry for a program section
Path: Main menu > Programs > Time program
Select the desired program and section.
The section view gives access to all parameters of a program section. You can enter or modify the val-
ues.
Program name and section number
Repeating one or several sections within a program
Temperature tolerance range: minimum and maximum
Humidity tolerance range: minimum and maximum
The setting and control ranges for the individual parameters are the same as for “Fixed value” operating
mode (chap. 7).
9.7.1 Section duration
Section view (partial view).
Select the field “Duration” indicating the time.
“Duration” entry menu.
Enter the desired section duration with the arrow keys
and press the Confirm icon.
Setting range: 0 up to 99 hours 59 min 59 sec.
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9.7.2 Set-point ramp and set-point step
You can define the type of temperature and humidity transitions for each indiv i dual program secti on.
“Ramp” mode: Gradual changes of temperature and humidity
The set-point of a given program section functions as the section’s start temperature. During the section’s
duration, the set-point gradually passes to the set-point of the subsequent program section. The actual
value follows the continually changing set-point.
If the last program section is in “ramp” mode and the setpoint shall change within this section, then you
must program an additional section (with the shortest possible section duration) to provide the target
temperature of the last program section. Otherwise, the setpoint would remain constant during the section’s duration.
Programming in the “ramp” mode allows all kinds of temperature and humidity transitions:
• Gradual changes of temperature and humidity
The setpoint changes its value gradually during the entered section duration. The actual value follows
the continually moving set-point at any time.
• Program sections with constant temperature and humidity
The setpoints (initial values) of two subsequent program sections are identical; so the temperature
and humidity remain constant during the entire duration of the first program section.
• Sudden changes of temperature and humidity
Steps can be programmed in ramp mode as temperature or humidity changes (ramps) that occur dur-
ing a very short interval. If the duration of this transitional program section is very short (minimum en-
try 1 sec), the temperature or humidity change will proceed rapidly within the minimum am ount of time.
“Step” mode: Sudden changes of temperature and humidity
The set-point of any program section functions as the section’s target value. At the start of the program
section, the unit heats up or cools down and humidifies/dehumidifies the chamber with the maximum
speed to reach the entered value; and then it holds it for the remaining section time. Therefore the setpoint temperature remains constant for the section’s duration. These changes occur rapidly within the
minimum amount of time (minimum entry: 1 second).
Programming in the “step” mode allows only two kinds of temperature and humidity transitions:
• Programming gradual changes of temperature and humidity (ramps) is impossible in the “step” mode
• Program sections with constant temperature and humidity
The setpoints (target values) of two subsequent program sections are identical; so the temperature
and humidity remain constant during the entire duration of the first program section.
• Sudden changes of temperature and humidity
The entered setpoint of the section is reached as fast as possible and then held constant for the re-
maining section duration.
Selecting the setting “Ramp” or “Step”
Section view (partial view).
In the field “Course” select the desired setting
“Ramp” or “Step”.
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W/°C
t/min.
0
20
40
60
80
100
10 30
40 60 70 100
130
1 2 3 4 5 6
7
8
Duration
[hh:mm:ss]
Temperature
[°C]
Humidity
[% rH]
Fan
[%]
1
00:10:00
40.0
xxxx
xxxx
Step
2
00:20:00
60.0
xxxx
xxxx
Step
3
00:10:00
80.0
xxxx
xxxx
Step
4
00:20:00
40.0
xxxx
xxxx
Step
5
00:10:00
40.0
xxxx
xxxx
Ramp
6
00:30:00
80.0
xxxx
xxxx
Ramp
7
00:30:00
80.0
xxxx
xxxx
Ramp
8
00:00:01
20.0
xxxx
xxxx
Ramp
The controller returns to the section view.
“Ramp” and “Step” mode example (representation of a temperature course)
Corresponding program table
Section No.
Ramp or Step
9.7.3 Special controller functions via operation lines
You can define the switching state of up to 16 operation lines (control contacts). They are used to acti vate
/ deactivate special controller functions.
• Operation line “Humidity off” serves to turn off the humidity.
• Operation line Idle mode” activates / deactivates the operating mode “Idle mode”.
The other operation lines are without function.
Use the Section editor to configure the operation lines.
Section view.
Select the field “Functions on/off”.
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“Functions on/off” entry menu.
Mark / unmark the checkbox of the desired
function to activate / deactivate it and press the
Confirm icon.
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Section view indicating the operation lines.
Activated operation line: switching status “1” (On)
Deactivated operation line: switching status “0” (Off)
The operation lines count from right to left.
Example:
Activated operation line “Humidity off” = 000000000000000
Deactivated operation line “Humidity off” = 000000000000000
1
0
9.7.4 Setpoint entry
• Select the field “Temperature” and enter the desired temperature setpoint.
KBF setting range: -5 °C up to 70 °C, KMF setting range: -15 °C up to 100 °C.
Confirm entry with Confirm icon. The controller returns to the section view.
• Select the field “Humidity” and enter the desired humidity setpoint.
KBF setting range: 0% r.H. up to 80% r.H., KMF sett i ng range: 0% r.H. up to 100% r.H.
Confirm entry with Confirm icon. The controller returns to the section view.
• Select the field “Fan” and enter the desired fan speed setpoint.
Setting range: 40% up to 100% fan speed.
Confirm entry with Confirm icon. The controller returns to the section view.
9.7.5 Tolerance range
You can specify a temperature and humidity program tolerance range for each program section with different values for the tolerance minimum and maximum. When the actual value exceeds the given threshold, the program is interrupted. This is indicated on the display (see below). When the actual temperature
is situated again within the entered tolerance limits, the program automatically continues. Therefore, the
duration of the program may be extended due to the programming of tolerances.
Programming of tolerances may extend program duration.
An entry of “-99999” for the tolerance minimum means “minus infinite” and an entry of “999999” for the
tolerance maximum means “plus infinite”. Entry of these values will never lead to program interruption.
The entry of “0” for the tolerance minimum and/or maximum deactivates t he respective tolerance function.
When requesting rapid value transitions, we recommend not programming tolerance values in order to
enable the maximum heating-up, cooling-down, humidification or dehumidification speed.
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Section view, showing the temperature tolerance band
• Select the field “Tolerance band min” and enter the desired lower tolerance band value. Setting range:
-99999 to 99999. Confirm entry with Confirm icon. The controller returns to the section view.
• Select the field “Tolerance band max” and enter the desired upper tolerance band value. Setting
range: -99999 to 99999. Confirm entry with Confirm icon. The controller returns to the section view.
Set the tolerance ranges for other parameters accordingly, if desired.
If one of the actual values (temperature and/or humidity) is outside the program tolerance range the
whole program course is interrupted. During this program interruption time the controller equilibrates to
the set-points of the current section.
The screen header indicates “Program pause (tolerance band)”. The program runtime indication flashes
and does not proceed any further.
When the temperature or humidity values are back within the entered program tolerance range, the program continues automatically.
9.7.6 Repeating one or several sections within a time program
You can repeat several subsequent sections together. It is not possible to define the start section the
same time also as the target section, therefore you cannot repeat a single individual section.
Enter the desired number of repetitions in the field „Number of repetitions“ and the number of the section
to start the repetition cycle with in the field “Start section for repetition” To have sections repeated infinitely, enter the number of repetitions as “-1”.
The selected sections are repeated as many times as selected. Then the program continues.
Section view, showing the repetition function
• Select the field “Number of repetitions” and enter the desired number of repetitions. Setting range: 1 to
99, and -1 for infinite. Confirm entry with Confirm icon. The controller returns to the section view.
• Select the field “Start section for repetition” and enter the section number, at which the repetition
should start. Setting range: 1 up to the section before the currently selected section. Confirm entry
with Confirm icon. The controller returns to the section view.
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9.7.7 Saving the time program
Section view.
After the all desired values of the program
section have been configured, press the Con-
firm icon to take over the programming.
The controller changes to the program view.
To save the programming it is absolutely required to press the Confirm icon. Otherwise all
settings will be lost! There is no confirmation prompt!
Program view.
Press the Confirm icon to take over the pro-
gramming.
The controller changes to the Normal display.
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10. Week programs
The MB2 program controller permits programming week programs with real-time reference. It offers 5
week program places in total with up to 100 shift points for each week program.
Path: Main menu > Programs> Week program
10.1 Starting an existing week program
In Normal display press the Program start icon to access the “Program start” menu.
“Program start” menu.
• In the field “Program type” select the setting “Week program”.
• In the field “Program” select the desired program.
• There are no further s ettings available in the “Program start” menu for week programs, as they are
needed only for time programs.
After completing the settings, press the Confirm icon to take over the entries and exit the menu. The
program starts running.
If instead you press the Close icon to exit the menu without taking over the entries, the program will not
start.
After starting the week program, the previously entered week program setpoints are active and will be
equilibrated according to the current time.
Information on the bottom of the screen indicates the
currently running program.
10.2 Cancelling a running week program
Press the Program cancelling icon to cancel the program.
A confirmation prompt is displayed. Press the Confirm icon to confirm that the program shall really be
cancelled.
After confirming the message the controller changes to Fixed value operation mode. Temperature and
humidity will then equilibrate to the setpoints of Fixed value operat i on m ode.
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10.3 Creating a new week program
Path: Main menu > Programs > Week program
“Week program” menu:
overview of the existing programs.
Select an empty program place.
Enter the program name and, if desired, additional program information in the corresponding fields.
Press the Confirm icon. The program view
opens.
Program view.
For the first section no weekday is specified.
Therefore the section is first marked in red and
cannot be saved.
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o open the
10.4 Program editor: program management
Path: Main menu > Programs > Week program
“Week program” menu:
overview of the existing programs.
Select an existing program (example: program 1).
Program view (example: program 1).
If a new program has been created, there is
just one program section.
There are the following options:
Select a program section t
section editor (chap. 10.5)
Press the Edit icon to open the program
editor
Program editor: “Edit program” menu.
Select the desired function and press the Confirm icon.
The program editor offers following options:
• Change program name. This menu also offers to configure the ramp / step mode setting (chap.
10.6.1).
• Copy program
• Replace program: Replacing an new or an existing program with the copied program. This menu point
is visible only after a section has been copied.
• Delete program
• Add new section
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To add a new section, select “Add new section” and press the Confirm icon.
The program view opens.
Program view.
With a new section no weekday is specified. There-
fore the section is first marked in red and cannot be
saved.
A new section is always added at the very bottom
(example: section 3). When the section start is
specified the sections are automatically arranged in
the correct chronological order.
10.4.1 Deleting a week program
Path: Main menu > Programs > Week program
In the “Week program” menu select the program to be deleted. The program view opens.
In the program view press the Edit icon to open the program editor
In the program editor select “Delete program” and press the Confirm icon.
The program is deleted. The controller returns to the program view.
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10.5 Section editor: section management
Path: Main menu > Programs > Week program
Select the desired program.
Program view.
Select the desired program section
(example: section 1)
Section view (example: section 1).
There are the following options:
Select a parameter to enter or modify
the according value (chap. 10.6)
Press the Edit icon to open the program
editor
Section editor: “Edit section” menu
Select the desired function and press the Confirm icon.
The section editor offers following options:
• Copy section
• Replace section: Replacing an existing section with the copied section. This menu point is visible only
after a section has been copied.
• Insert section: Adding the copied section. This menu point is visible only after a section has been cop-
ied.
• Delete section
• Add new section
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10.5.1 Add a new program section
Section editor: “Edit section” menu.
Select “Add new section” and press the Con-
firm icon.
Program view.
With a new section no weekday is specified. There-
fore the section is first marked in red and cannot be
saved.
A new section is always added at the very bottom
(example: section 3). When the section start is
specified the sections are automatically arranged in
the correct chronological order.
10.5.2 Copy and insert or replace a program section
Section editor: “Edit section” menu
Program view
Select “Copy section” and press the Confirm
icon.
The current section (example: section 1) is
copied.
The controller returns to the program view.
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Select the section to be replaced or before or
after which the copied section shall be inserted (example: section 2).
Press the Confirm icon
The controller returns to the section editor
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Select “Replace section” to replace the selected section with the copied section
or
Select “Insert section” to additionally add the copied
section.
Press the Confirm icon.
If you selected “Insert section” the sections are auto-
matically arranged in the correct chronological order.
Section editor: “Edit section” menu
10.5.3 Deleting a program section
In the program view select the program section to be deleted. The section view opens.
In the section view press the Edit icon to open the section editor
In the section editor select “Delete section” and press the Confirm icon.
The section is deleted. The controller returns to the section view.
10.6 Value entry for a program section
Path: Main menu > Programs > Week program
Select the desired program and section.
The setting and control ranges for the individual parameters are the same as for “Fixed value” operating
mode (chap. 7).
10.6.1 Set-point ramp and set-point step modes
The explanation of the settings “Ramp” or “Step” is given in chap. 9.7.2.
You can define the type of temperature and humidity transitions for t he entire week program.
Select the desired program and press the Edit icon to open the program editor. In the program editor
select the “Change program name” function and press the Confirm icon.
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“Change program name” menu.
In the field “Course” select the desired setting “Ramp”
or “Step” and press the Confirm icon.
10.6.2 Weekday
In the field “Weekday” select the desired weekday.
Section view.
10.6.3 Start time
With “Daily” selected, this section will run every day
at the same time.
Section view.
Select the field “Moment”.
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Entry menu “Moment”.
Select with the arrow keys the desired start
moment of the section and press the Confirm
icon.
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10.6.4 Setpoint entry
• Select the field “Temperature” and enter the desired temperature setpoint.
KBF setting range: -5 °C up to 70 °C, KMF setting range: -15 °C up to 100 °C.
Confirm entry with Confirm icon. The controller returns to the section view.
• Select the field “Humidity” and enter the desired humidity setpoint.
KBF setting range: 0% r.H. up to 80% r.H., KMF sett i ng range: 0% r.H. up to 100% r.H.
Confirm entry with Confirm icon. The controller returns to the section view.
• Select the field “Fan” and enter the desired fan speed setpoint.
Setting range: 40% up to 100% fan speed.
Confirm entry with Confirm icon. The controller returns to the section view.
10.6.5 Special controller functions via operation lines
You can define the switching state of up to 16 operation lines (control contacts). They are used to activ ate
/ deactivate special controller functions.
• Operation line “Humidity off” serves to turn off the humidity.
• Operation line Idle mode” activates / deactivates the operating mode “Idle mode”.
The other operation lines are without function.
Select the desired program and section. You can set the operation lines in the “Functions on/off” fiel d.
For details please refer to chap. 9.7.3.
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icon
condition occurred
11. Notification and alarm functions
11.1 Notification and alarm messages overview
11.1.1 Notifications
Notifications are indicated by information icons displayed in the screen header in Normal display
An information icon serves as an indication of a certain condition.
If this condition persists, in some cases an alarm will be triggered after a fix or configurable interval. As
long as the condition persists, the information icon therefore continues to be displayed also in state of
alarm. If during alarm the conditions ends, e.g., if during a tolerance range alarm the actual value returns
to within the tolerance range, the information icon disappears, whereas the alarm will continue until manual acknowledgement.
Press the flash icon next to the information icon to access the corresponding text information.
Condition
The controller is in Idle mode (chap. 5.4).
The current actual temperature value is out-
side the tolerance range (chap. 11.4)
The current actual humidity value is outside
the tolerance range (chap. 11.4)
The humidification / dehumidification system
is turned off (via operation line and/or by
setting “Control on/off”)
or Temperature setpoint below 0 °C or above
95 °C
Normal display showing the text information.
The currently valid information texts are high-
lighted in black (example: Idle mode)
Information
Text information
“Idle mode” immediately
“Temperature
range”
“Humidity range” immediately
“Humidity off” immediately
Start after
immediately
Chamber door open
Notifications are not shown in the event list.
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“Door open” immediately
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condition occurred
alarm output (option)
Start after condition
occurred
11.1.2 Alarm messages
Condition Alarm message
The current actual temperature value
is outside the tolerance range (chap.
11.4)
“Temperature
range”
The current actual humidity value is
outside the tolerance range (chap.
“Humidity range
11.4)
Start after
after configurable
time
after configurable
time
Zero-voltage relay
time as alarm start
time as alarm start
Open chamber door “Door open after 5 minutes ---Power failure --- ---- immediately
Exceeded setpoint of the safety control-
ler class 3.1
Exceeded maximum or minimum tem-
perature (option temperature safety
device class 3.3)
“Safety controller immediately ----
“Temp. safety
device
immediately ----
e.g. “- - - - “ or
Temperature sensor defective
immediately ----
“<-<-< “ or “>->->”
Safety controller temperature sensor
defective
Safety controller
sensor
immediately ----
Alarm messages are displayed in the list of active alarms until acknowledging them. They are also shown
in the event list.
11.1.3 Messages concerning the humidity system
Condition and measures Message
The humidity module is defective. Contact BINDER
service
The humidity module cannot fill up.
In case of freshwater supply via water pipe:
The water tap is closed, or the chamber is defective
(e.g. inlet valve of humidity module).
In case of freshwater supply via freshwater can (option,
chap. 19.9):
Water can is empty. Humidification is turned off. In case
of refrigerating operation, the interior is strongly dehumidified. When the water supply is functional again, the
humidity system restarts, or the chamber is defective.
The humidity module cannot empty the condensate
tank.
Wastewater tube obstructed. Check the length and location of the wastewater tube. If appropriate contact
BINDER service.
Purging is required soon. Turn off and on again the
humidity switch to start purging. After a successful purging the notification resets automatically.
“Humidity system” immediately
“Freshwater supply” immediately
“Wastewater” immediately
“Humidity system
purging req.”
after predefined time
(approx. 3-5 months
depending on use)
Maintenance of the humidity system is required. Contact
BINDER service.
Messages concerning the humidity system are shown in the event list.
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“Humidity module
service”
after predefined time
(approx. 1 year)
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Screen header flashing in red color and
icon on the bottom of the screen:
change to the list of active alarms and
(a)
(c)
(b)
When operating the chamber without water connection, turn off humidity control in the “setpoints” menu (chap. 6.3) in order to avoid humidity alarms.
11.2 State of alarm
1. Visual indications in Normal display: alarm message, screen header flashing in red color
2. Audible alert, if t he buzzer is enabled (chap. 11.5).
3. Switching the zero-voltage relay alarm output (option, chap. 19.5) to transmit the alarm e.g., to a cen-
tral monitoring system.
Normal display in state of alarm (example).
(a)
showing the alarm message
(b) Alarm
(c) If applicable, information icon in the screen
11.3 Resetting an alarm, list of active alarms
alarm acknowledgement
header. Indication of a certain condition
Normal display in state of alarm (example).
Press the Alarm icon
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List of active alarms.
Press the Reset alarm icon.
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Icon
Signification
Information
Pressing the Reset alarm icon mutes the buzzer for all active alarms. The icon then disappears.
• Acknowledging while the alarm condition persists: Only the buzzer turns off. The visual alarm indica-
tion remains on the controller display. The alarm remains in the list of active alarms.
When the alarm condition has ended, the visual alarm indication is automatically cleared. The alarm is
then no longer in the list of active alarms.
• Acknowledging after the alarm condition has ended: The buzzer and the visual alarm indication are
reset together. The alarm is then no longer in the list of active alarms.
• The zero-voltage relay alarm output resets together with the alarm.
11.4 Tolerance range settings
In this menu you can set the deviation between the actual value and setpoint which that shall cause a
tolerance range alarm.
This function only activates after the set-point has been reached once.
Path: Main menu > Settings > Various
Submenu “Various”.
• Select the field “Range alarm delay” and enter the time in minutes, after which the range alarm shall
be triggered. Setting range: 15 min to 120 min. Confirm entry with Confirm icon.
• Select the field ”Temperature range” and enter the desired value for the temperature range. Setting
range: 2 °C to 10 °C. Confirm entry with Confirm icon.
• Select the field “Humidity range” and enter the desired value for the humidity range. Setting range: 5%
r.H. to 20% r.H. Confirm entry with Confirm icon.
After completing the settings, press the Confirm icon to take over the entries and exit the menu, or press
the Close icon to exit the menu without taking over the entries.
If there are actual values outside the tolerance range the following information icons for the corresponding parameter are displayed:
“Temperature range” The temperature value is outside the tolerance range
“Humidity range” The humidity value is outside the tolerance range
If the condition persists, an alarm is triggered after the configured interval (“range alarm delay”). It is visually indicated in Normal display. If the alarm buzzer is activated (chap. 11.5) there is an audible alert. The
zero-voltage relay alarm output (option, chap. 19.5) switches to transmit the alarm. The alarm is shown in
the list of active alarms (chap. 11.3).
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11.5 Activating / deactivating the audible alarm (alarm buzzer)
Path: Main menu > Settings > Chamber
“Chamber” submenu (example).
In the field “Audible alarm” select the desired setting
“off“ or “on” and press the Confirm icon.
12. Temperature safety devices
12.1 Over temperature protective device (class 1)
The chamber is equipped with an internal temperature safety device, class 1 acc. to DIN 12880:2007. It
serves to protect the chamber and prevents dangerous conditions caused by major defects.
If a temperature of approx. 110 °C / 230 °F is reached, the over temperature protective device permanently turns off the chamber. The user cannot restart the device again. The protective cut-off device is
located internally. Only a service specialist can replace it. Therefore, please contact an authorized service provider or BINDER Service.
12.2 Overtemperature safety controller class 3.1
The chambers are regularly equipped with an electronic overtemperature safety controller (temperature
safety device class 3.1 according to DIN 12880:2007). The safety controller is functionally and electrically
independent of the temperature control system. If an error occurs, it performs a regulatory function.
With option temperature safety device class 3.3 (chap. 12.3), the safety controller is not used.
It must be set to the maximum limit value (KBF: 70 °C / 158 °F, KMF: 100 °C / 212 °F).
Please observe the DGUV guidelines 213-850 on safe working in laboratories (formerly BGI/GUV-I 8500, BGR/GUV-R 120 or ZH 1/119, issued by the employers’ liability insurance association) (for Germany).
The overtemperature safety controller serves to protect the chamber, its environment and the contents
from exceeding the maximum permissible temperature. In the case of an error, it limits the temperature
inside the chamber to the entered safety controller set-point. This condition (state of alarm) is indicated
visually and additionally with an audible alert if the buzzer is enabled (chap. 11.5). The alarm persists
until the chamber cools down below the configured safety controller setpoint.
Check the setting regularly and adjust it following changes of the set-point or charge.
The safety controller only activates after the set-point has been reached once.
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In the field “Mode” select the desired setting
12.2.1 Safety controller modes
You can select between “Limit (absolute)” and “Offset (relative)” safety controller mode
• Limit: Absolute maximum permitted temperature value
This setting offers high safety as a defined temperature limit will not be exceeded. It is important to
adapt the safety controller set-point after each modification of the temperature set-point. Otherwise,
the limit could be too high to ensure efficient protection, or, in the opposite case, it could prevent the
controller from reaching an entered set-point outside the limit range.
• Offset: Maximum overtemperature above any active temperature set point. The maximum tempera-
ture changes internally and automatically with every set-point change.
This setting is recommended for program operation. It is important to check the safety controller set-
point and safety controller mode occasionally, as it does not offer a fix, independent limit temperature
value, which would never be exceeded.
Example: Desired temperature value: 40 °C, desired safety controller value: 45 °C.
Possible settings for this example:
Temperature set point Safety controller mode Safety controller set-point
40 °C
12.2.2 Setting the safety controller
Press the Setpoint setting icon to access the “Setpoint” setting menu from Normal display.
Limit (absolute) 45 °C
Offset (relative) 5 °C
“Setpoints” menu.
Select the field “Safety controller” to access the
settings.
•
“Limit” or “Offset”.
• Select the corresponding field “Limit” or “Offset” according to the selected mode and enter the desired
safety controller setpoint. Confirm entry with Confirm icon.
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in program mode according to the highest temperature value of the selected temperature
Regularly check the safety controller setting for set-point type “Limit” or “Offset”
• in Fixed value operating mode according to the entered set-point temperature value
•
program
Set the safety controller set-point by approx. 2 °C to 5 °C above the desired temperature setpoint.
After completing the settings, press the Confirm icon to take over the entries and exit the menu, or press
the Close icon to exit the menu without taking over the entries.
12.2.3 Message and measures in the state of alarm
The state of alarm is indicated visually in Normal display by the alarm message “Safety controller alarm”
and the screen header flashing in red color. If the buzzer is enabled (chap. 11.5) there is an additional
audible alert (chap. 11.2). The alarm remains active until it is acknowledged on the controller and the
inner temperature falls below the set safety controller setpoint. Then the heati ng i s released again.
Normal display with safety controller alarm.
Press the Alarm icon
List of active alarms.
Press the Reset alarm icon.
12.2.4 Function check
Check the safety controller at appropriate intervals for its functionality. It is recommended that the authorized operating personnel should perform such a check, e.g., before starting a longer work procedure.
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(9)
(8)
12.3 Temperature safety device class 3.3 (option)
With the option over/under temperature protective device (temperature safety device class 3.3 acc. to
DIN 12880:2007) the chamber is equipped with two additional safety devices (class 3.1 and class 3.2).
The combination of the safety devices is regarded as a safety device class 3.3.
The temperature safety device, class 3.3, serves to protect the constant climate chamber, its environment
and the contents from exceeding the maximum permissible temperature. Please observe the DGUV
guidelines 213-850 on safe working in laboratories (formerly BGI/GUV-I 850-0, BGR/GUV-R 120 or ZH
1/119, issued by the employers’ liability insurance association) (for Germany).
With safety device class 3.1 a maximum value for the temperature is set that the chamber will not exceed due to the regulatory function of the safety device class 3.1. This protection against ex cessivel y high
temperatures can, for example, serve to protect the constant climate 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 chamber will not fall
below due to the regulatory function of the safety device class 3.2. This protection against excessively
low temperatures can, for example, serve to protect sensitive loads from under cooling.
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 (8) and class 3.2 (9) are located in the left lateral control panel.
With option temperature safety device class 3.3, the safety controller (chap. 12.2) must be set
to the maximum limit value (KBF: 70 °C / 158 °F, KMF: 100 °C / 212 °F).
Figure 16: Temperature safety device class 3.3
Excess
temperature
Set-point
Insufficient
temperature
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• Turn the control knob (8) of the safety device using a coin to its end-stop (posi-
When the set point is reached, turn back the control knob (8) until its trip point
Temp.
” on the controller display, and the buzzer sounds. Reset the
The optimum setting for the safety device is obtained by turning the control
pproximately two scale divisions, which shuts off the red
: Setting
safety device class
(8a)
(8)
12.3.1 Temperature safety device class 3.1
If you turn the control knob (8) to its end-stop (position 10), the safety device
class 3.1 protects the appliance. If you set the temperature a little abov e the
set-point, it protects the charging material.
If the safety device class 3.1 has taken over control, identifiable by the red
alarm lamp (8a) lighting up, the message “Temp. safety device” on the controller will be displayed and the buzzer will sound, then proceed as follows:
• Reset the buzzer by pressing the “RESET” key on the controller
• Disconnect the chamber from the power supply
• Have an expert examine and rectify the cause of the fault.
• Start up the chamber again
Setting:
To check the response temperature of the safety device class 3.1, turn on the chamber 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 0 °C / 32 °F to 120 °C /
248 °F and serve as a setting aid.
tion 10) (chamber protection).
•
(turn it counter-clockwise).
• The trip point is identifiable by the red alarm lamp (8a), the message “
safety device
buzzer with the “RESET” key on the controller.
•
knob clockwise by a
alarm lamp (8a).
Check the setting regularly and adjust it following changes of the set-point or charge.
Function check:
Check the temperature safety device class 3.1 at appropriate intervals for its functionality. It is recommended that the authorized operating personnel should perform such a check, e.g., before starting a
longer work procedure.
Figure 17
3.1
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• Turn the control knob (9) of the safety device by means of a coin to position 1
When the set point is reached, reset the safety device to its trip point (turn it
Temp.
” on the controller display, and the buzzer sounds. Reset the
The optimum setting for the safety device is obtained by turning the control
tely two scale divisions, which shuts off
: Setting
(9a)
(9)
12.3.2 Temperature safety device class 3.2
The safety device class 3.2 is equivalently set to a minimum temperature the
chamber will not fall below. This protection against prohibited low temperatures can, for example, serve to protect sensitive cultures from cooling down
too much.
If the control knob (9) is turned to its minimum (position 1), the safety device
class 3.2 has no 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 (9a)
lighting up, the message “Temp. safety device” on the controller display, and the buzzer sounds, please
proceed as follows:
• Reset the buzzer with the “RESET” key on the controller.
• Disconnect the chamber from the power supply.
• Have an expert examine and rectify the cause of the fault.
• Start up the chamber again
Setting:
To check the response temperature of the safety device class 3.2, put the chamber 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.
(thermostat without effect).
•
clockwise).
• The trip point is identifiable by the red alarm lamp (9a), the message “
safety device
buzzer with the “RESET” key on the controller.
•
knob counter-clockwise by approxima
the red alarm lamp (9a).
Check the setting regularly and adjust it following changes of set-point or charge.
Function check:
Check the temperature safety device class 3.2 at appropriate intervals for its functionality. It is recommended that the authorized operating personnel should perform such a check, e.g., before starting a
longer work procedure.
Figure 18
safety device class 3.2
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13. User management
13.1 Authorization levels and password protection
The available functions depend on the current authorization level “Master”, “Service”, “Admin” or “User”.
The authorization levels are hierarchical: Every authorization includes all functions of the nex t lower level.
“Master” authorization level
• Highest authorization level, only for developers
• Extensive authorization for controller operation and configuration, outputs/inputs, alarm settings, pa-
rameter sets and operating ring display
• All passwords can be changed in the “log out” submenu (chap. 13.3).
“Service” authorization level
• Authorization level only for BINDER service
• Extensive authorization for controller operation and configuration, access to service data
• The passwords for “Service”, “Admin” and “User” authorization levels can be changed in the “log out”
submenu (chap. 13.3).
“Admin” authorization level
• Expert authorization level, for the administrator
• Authorization for controller configuration and network settings and for operating those controller func-
tions required for operating the chamber. Restricted access to service data.
• Password (factory setting): “2”.
• The passwords for “Admin” and “User” authorization levels can be changed in the “log out” submenu
(chap. 13.3).
“User” authorization level
• Standard authorization level for the chamber operator
• Authorization for operating the controller functions required for operating the chamber.
• No authorization for controller configuration and network settings. The “Settings” and “Service” sub-
menus of the main menu are not available.
• Password (factory setting): “1”
• The password for the “User” authorization level can be changed in the “log out” submenu (chap. 13.3).
As soon as a password has been assigned for an authorization level, the access to this level and the
related controller functions are only available after log-in with the appropriate password.
If for an authorization level no password is assigned, the related controller functions of this level are
available for every user without login.
If passwords have been assigned for all authorization levels, access to the controller functions is locked
without login.
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Operation after user login
At user login, the authorization level is selected
and confirmed by entering the respective password.
Following user login, controller operation is available, recognizable by the open-lock icon in the
header. The available controller functions correspond to the user’s authorization level.
Password protection activated for all levels: operation without user login is locked
If passwords have been assigned for all authorization levels, the controller is locked without registration of a user.
As long as no user is registered, controller operation is locked, recognizable at the closed-lock icon
in the header. This requires that the user management has been activated by the assignment of
passwords for the individual authorization levels.
Password protection for at least one level deactivated: operation without user login is possible
If passwords have not been assigned for all authorization levels, after turning on the chamber there
are those controller functions available, which correspond to the highest authorization level without
password protection.
No lock icon is shown in the display header.
User login is neither required nor possible.
To activate the password protection and user login,
perform new password assignment (chap. 13.5.3).
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Information window
To check the authorization level of the user currently logged-in, select in Normal display the arrow far
right in the display header.
The information window shows date and time, the controller’s free memory space and under “Authorization” the authorization level of the current user.
If passwords have been assigned for all authorization levels, a user without login (password entry) has no
authorization. There are only viewing functions available.
Display when all authorization levels are password protected and no user has logged in:
No authorization level is displayed.
If passwords have been assigned only for some of the authorization levels, a user without login (password entry) has access to the functions of the highest authorization level without password protection.
Display when only some of the authorization levels are
password protected (example: no protection for the
“User” and “Admin” levels) and no user has logged in:
The user’s effective authorization (due to lack of password protection) is shown.
Example: user with “Admin” authorization.
If passwords have been assigned for some or all of the authorization levels, user login (password entry)
provides the authorization for the corresponding password-protected level.
Display when at least some of the authorization levels
are password protected and a user has logged in.
The user’s authorization (by password entry) is shown.
Example: user with “Admin” authorization.
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13.2 Log in
Path: Main menu > User > Log in
Controller
without a user
logged-in
Selection of user type (example) All selection possibilities are password protected
After completing the settings, press the Confirm icon to take over the entries and exit the menu, or press
the Close icon to exit the menu without taking over the entries.
Controller with
deactivated
password
Controller with logged-in user
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Controller with
Controller with
Controller with
13.3 Log out
Path: Main menu > User > Log out
User logoff with “Admin” authorization
logged-in user
User logoff with “Admin” authorization
logged-in user
Controller
without a
user logged-
Controller
without a
user logged-
in
in
13.4 User change
If the password function has been deactivated (chap.13.5.2) this function is not available.
Path: Main menu > User > User change
logged-in user
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User selection (example) All selection possibilities are password protected
Controller with loggedin user
13.5 Password assignment and password change
This function is not available for a user logged-in with “User” authorization.
13.5.1 Password change
A logged-in user can change the passwords of his current level and of the next lower level(s).
Example: A user with “Admin” authorization can change the passwords for the “Admin” and “User” au-
thorization levels.
Path: Main menu > User > Password
User logged-in
with “Service” or
“Admin”
authorization
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Selection of the authorization level
(example: view with “Admin” authorization)
Enter desired password. If desired, press the Change
keyboard icon to access other entry windows.
In the “Keyboard switch” window you can select different keyboards to enter uppercase and lowercase
letters, digits, and special characters. All types of characters can be combined within one single password.
Example: access the digit entry window
Entry of digits
To confirm the entry, press the Confirm icon.
Repeat the password entry for confirmation (sample
picture). For each character of the password, the required keyboard appears automatically.
Then press the Confirm icon.
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13.5.2 Deleting the password for an individual authorization level
A user logged-in with “Service” or “Admin” authorization can delete the passwords of his current level and
of the next lower level(s). To do this no password is entered during a password change.
Path: Main menu > User > Password
Controller with
logged-in user
(e.g. with “Admin”
authorization)
Select the authorization level for which the
password shall be deleted.
Do NOT enter anything in the “Confirm
password” screen. Press the Confirm icon.
Do NOT enter anything in the “Password”
screen. Press the Confirm icon.
The password is deleted.
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13.5.3 New password assignment for “service” or “admin” authorization level when the
password function was deactivated
If the password protection for an authorization level has been deactivated, i.e., no password is assigned,
no login for this level is possible. Therefore access to this authorization level is available without login.
If the password for the “Service” or “Admin” authorization has been deleted (chap. 13.5.2), a new password can be assigned for the current level and the next lower level(s) without user login.
Example: The password for the “Admin” authorization level was deleted, therefore every user without
login has full access to the functions of the “Admin” authorization level. If access to this level shall become password protected again, the user can assign a new password for the “Admin” authorization level
with the “Password” function.
Path: Main menu > User > Password
Controller with
deactivated
password for
“Service” or
“Admin” author-
ization
Select the authorization level, for which you
want to assign a password.
(Example: “Admin” authorization)
To confirm the entry, press the Confirm icon.
Repeat the password entry for confirmation. For each character of the password, the required keyboard
appears automatically. Then press the Confirm icon.
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Enter the desired password. If desired, press the
Change keyboard icon to access other entry windows.
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13.6 Activation code
Certain functions of the controller can be unlocked with a previously generated activation code.
The activation code enables access to functions available only in the “Service” authorization level by us-
ers without a “Service” authorization. Such functions include e.g., adjustment or ext ended conf i gurat i ons.
The activation code is available in authorization levels.
Path: Main menu > User> Activation code
Controller
with logged-
in user
Activation code menu.
Select the first of the four entry fields.
Select the next of the four entry fields and proceed accordingly until the ent ire code has been entered.
“Activation code” menu with entered code
(sample view).
Press OK to take over the entry
Activation code entry window.
Enter the first four characters of the activa-
tion code and press the Confirm icon.
The available functions are indicated by
marked checkboxes.
Example: Extended configurations available.
Under “Expiration date” the date of expiry of
the code is displayed.
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14. General controller settings
Most of the general settings can be accessed in the “Settings” submenu, which is available for users with
“Service” or “Admin” authorization level. It serves to enter date and time, select the language for the controller menus and the desired temperature unit and to configure the controller’s communication functions.
14.1 Selecting the controller’s menu language
The MB2 program controller communicates by a menu guide using real words in German, English,
French, Spanish, and Italian.
Path: Main menu > Settings > Chamber
“Chamber” submenu.
Select the desired language.
14.2 Selecting the temperature unit
Following start-up of the chamber:
“Chamber” submenu.
Select if there shall be a language query after
restarting the chamber and press the Confirm
icon.
Or later:
Path: Main menu > Settings > Chamber
Select the desired temperature unit and press
the Confirm icon.
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Change of the temperature unit between °C and °F.
If the unit is changed, all values are converted accordingly
C = degree Celsius
F= degree Fahrenheit
0 °C = 31°F
100 °C = 212°F
14.3 Setting date and time
Following start-up of the chamber after language selection:
Select the time zone and configure the daylight
saving time switch.
Conversion:
[value in °F] = [value in °C] ∗ 1,8 + 32
Or later:
Path: Main menu > Settings > Date and time
“Date and time” submenu.
Select the field “Date / time”.
“Date / time” entry menu.
Enter date and time and press the Confirm
icon.
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“Date and time” submenu.
In the field “Daylight saving time switch” select
the desired setting “Automatic” or “Inactive”.
“Date and time” submenu.
Select the desired start of the daylight saving
time.
After completing the settings, press the Confirm icon to take over the entries and exit the menu, or press
the Close icon to exit the menu without taking over the entries.
“Date and time” submenu.
Select the desired time zone and press the
Confirm icon.
“Date and time” submenu.
Select the desired end of the daylight saving
time and press the Confirm icon.
14.4 Display configuration
14.4.1 Adapting the display parameters
This function serves to configure parameters like display brightness and operating times.
Path: Main menu > Settings > Display > Display
“Display” submenu.
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• Select the field “Brightness”.
Move the grey slide to the left or right to define the
• In the field “Activate continuous operation” select the
brightness of the display
• left = darker (minimum value: 0)
• right = brighter (maximum value: 100)
Press the Confirm icon.
• Select the field “Wait time for screen saver” and enter the desired waiting time for the screen saver in
seconds. Setting range: 10 sec up to 32767 sec. During the waiting time the display is off. Confirm
entry with Confirm icon.
desired setting “Yes” or “No”.
• Select the field “Begin continuous operation” (possible only if continuous operation is activated) and
enter the time with the arrow keys. Confirm entry with Confirm icon.
• Select the field “End continuous operation. (only possible if continuous operation is activated) and
enter the time with the arrow keys. Confirm entry with Confirm icon.
After completing the settings, press the Confirm icon to take over the entries and exit the menu, or press
the Close icon to exit the menu without taking over the entries.
14.4.2 Touchscreen calibration
This function serves to optimize the display for the user’s individual angular perspective.
Path: Main menu > Calibrate touchscreen
Normal display.
Select “Calibrate touchscreen” and follow the instructions on the display.
You need to touch all four corners of the touchscreen to calibrate it. Appropriate boxes appear successively in each corner.
The clock icon shows how much time there is left to touch the currently activated box. If the
box is not touched withing this period, calibration is aborted and the display changes to
Normal display.
After completing the calibration, i.e., touching all four boxes, the display changes to Normal display.
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• Select the desired setting in the field “Baud rate”.
• Select the desired setting in the field “Data format”.
14.5 Network and communication
For these settings at least the “Admin” authorization level is required.
14.5.1 Serial interfaces
The chamber is optionally equipped with a serial RS485 interface.
This menu allows to configure the communication parameters of the RS485 interface.
The device address is required to recognize chambers with this interface type in a network, e.g. when
connecting it to the optional communication software BINDER APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (chap.
19.1). In this case do not change the other parameters.
Path: Main menu > Settings > Serial interfaces
“Serial interfaces” submenu.
• Select the field “Minimum response time” and enter the desired minimum response time. Confirm
entry with Confirm icon.
• Select the field “Device address” and enter the device adress. Factory setting is “1”. Confirm entry with
Confirm icon.
After completing the settings, press the Confirm icon to take over the entries and exit the menu, or press
the Close icon to exit the menu without taking over the entries.
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• In the field “IP address assignment” select the
With selection “Manual” you can enter the IP-
• In the field “DNS server address” select the deWith selection „Manual“ you can enter the DNS
14.5.2 Ethernet
14.5.2.1 Configuration
Path: Main menu > Settings > Ethernet
“Ethernet” submenu.
desired setting “Automatic (DHCP)“ or “Manual“.
address, the subnet mask and the standard
gateway manually.
• Select “DNS device name” and enter the DNS device name. Confirm entry with Confirm icon.
sired setting “Automatic” or “Manual”.
server address manually.
After completing the settings, press the Confirm icon to take over the entries and exit the menu, or press
the Close icon to exit the menu without taking over the entries.
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• In the field “Password active” select the desired
14.5.2.2 Display of MAC address
Path: Main menu > Device info > Ethernet
“Ethernet” submenu (example).
14.5.3 Web server
This controller menu serves to configure the web server. Then you can enter the chamber’s IP-address in
the Internet. The IP address is available via Chamber information > Ethernet. The BINDER web server
opens. Enter the user name and password which have been assigned for the web server in the controller
menu. This enables online access to the controller display, to see e.g., the event list or error messages.
In this view no settings can be changed.
Path: Main menu > Settings > Web server
“Webserver” submenu.
setting “Yes” or “No”.
• Select the field “User name” and enter the desired user name. Confirm entry with Confirm icon.
• Select the field “Password” and enter the desired password. Confirm entry with the Confirm icon.
• Select the field “Automatic log out after” and enter the time in minutes after which the webserver shall
log out automatically. Setting range: 0 min to 65535 min. Confirm entry with Confirm icon.
After completing the settings, press the Confirm icon to take over the entries and exit the menu, or press
the Close icon to exit the menu without taking over the entries.
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• In the field “Authentication” select the desired
14.5.4 E-Mail
As soon as an alarm was triggered, an e-mail is sent to the configured e-mail address.
Path: Main menu > Settings > Email
E-mail address entry:
“Email” submenu.
Select the desired e-mail address field and enter the
e-mail address. You can use the Keybord change
icon for entry. Confirm entry with Confirm icon.
E-mail server settings:
“Email” submenu.
Select the field “Email server” to access the settings
setting “None” or “SMTP” auth“.
With the setting “SMTP auth”, you can enter a
password under “Email password”.
• Select the field “Email user name” and enter the desired user name. Confirm entry with Confirm icon.
• Select the field “SMTP mail server URL” and enter the SMPT mail server URL. Confirm entry with
Confirm icon.
• Select the field “Email sender” and enter the desired Email sender. Confirm entry with Confirm icon.
After completing the settings, press the Confirm icon to take over the entries and exit the menu, or press
the Close icon to exit the menu without taking over the entries.
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14.6 USB menu
When you insert a USB-stick, the “USB” menu opens.
Depending on the user’s authorization level, different functions (highlighted in black) are available for the
logged-in user.
Available functions with “User” authorization level
Available functions with “Admin” authorization level
Available functions with “Service” authorization
level
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15. General information
15.1 Service contact page
Path: Main menu > Contact
15.2 Current operating parameters
Press the Information icon to access the “Info” menu from Normal display.
• Select “Program operation” to see information on a currently running program.
“Info” menu.
Select the desired information.
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