BINDER KT 53 User Manual

Operating Manual

APT.line™ KT (E6)

Refrigerated Incubator

with microprocessor program controller T4.12 and Peltier Refrigerating Technology

Model	Art. No.
KT 53 (E6)	9020-0250, 9120-0250
KT 53-UL (E6)	9020-0255, 9120-0255
KT 115 (E6)	9020-0209, 9120-0209
KT 115-UL (E6)	9020-0227, 9120-0227

BINDER GmbH

Address	Post office box 102
	D-78502 Tuttlingen
Tel.	+49	7462 2005 0
Fax	+49	7462 2005 100
Internet	http://www.binder-world.com
E-mail	[e-mail]
Service Hotline	+49	7462 2005 555
Service Fax	+49	7462 2005 93 555
Service E-Mail	[e-mail]
Service Hotline USA	[phone] or [phone] x3
Service Hotline Asia Pacific	[phone] or [phone]
Service Hotline Russia and CIS	[phone]

Issue 09/2013	Art. No. 7001-0241

EG – declaration of conformity

EG – KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG

EC - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

CE - DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE

Anbieter / Supplier / Fournisseur: BINDER GmbH

Anschrift / Address / Adresse: Im Mittleren Ösch 5, D-78532 Tuttlingen

Produkt / Product / Produit: Kühlbrutschränke mit Programmregelung Refrigerated incubators with program control Incubateurs réfrigérés à régulation programmable

Typenbezeichnung / Type / Type: KT 53, KT 115

Die oben beschriebenen Produkte sind konform mit folgenden EG-Richtlinien: The products described above are in conformity with the following EC guidelines: Les produits décrits ci-dessus sont conformes aux directives CE suivantes:

Niederspannungsrichtlinie 2006/95/EG

Low voltage directive 2006/95/EC

Directive basse tension 2006/95/CE

EMV-Richtlinie 2004/108/EG

EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

Directive CEM 2004/108/CE

Richtlinie 2006/95/EG des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates vom 12. Dezember 2006 zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten betreffend elektrische Betriebsmittel zur Verwendung innerhalb bestimmter Spannungsgrenzen

Council Directive 2006/95/EC of 12 December 2006 on the harmonization of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits

Directive 2006/95/CE du Parlement Européen et du Conseil du 12 décembre 2006 concernant le rapprochement des législations des États membres relatives au matériel électrique destiné à être employé dans certaines limites de tension

Richtlinie 2004/108/EG des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates vom 15. Dezember 2004 zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit und zur Aufhebung der Richtlinie 89/336/EWG.

Directive 2004/108/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and repealing Directive 98/336/EEC.

Directive 2004/108/CE du Parlement Européen et du Conseil du 15 décembre 2004 relative au rapprochement des législations des États membres concernant la compatibilité électromagnétique et abrogeant le directive 98/336/CEE.

Die oben beschriebenen Produkte tragen entsprechend die Kennzeichnung CE. The products described above, corresponding to this, bear the CE-mark.

Les produits décrits ci-dessus, en correspondance, portent l’indication CE.

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Die oben beschriebenen Produkte sind konform mit folgenden harmonisierten Normen: The products described above are in conformity with the following harmonized standards: Les produits décrits ci-dessus sont conformes aux normes harmonisées suivantes:

Sicherheit / safety / sécurité:
EN 61010-1:2010	Sicherheitsbestimmungen für elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regelund
	Laborgeräte – Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen (DIN EN 61010-
	1:2011, VDE 411-1:2011)
	Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control,
	and laboratory use – Part 1: General requirements (IEC 61010-1:2010,
	BS EN 61010-1:2010)
	Règles de sécurité pour appareils électriques de mesurage, de
	régulation et de laboratoire – Partie 1: Prescriptions générales (CEI
	61010-1:2010, NF EN 61010:2011)
EN 61010-2-010:2003	Sicherheitsbestimmungen für elektrische Meß-, Steuer-, Regelund
	Laborgeräte – Teil 2-010: Besondere Anforderungen an Laborgeräte für
	das Erhitzen von Stoffen (DIN EN 61010-2-010:2004)
	Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control,
	and laboratory use – Part 2-010: Particular requirements for laboratory
	equipment for the heating of materials (IEC 61010-2-10:2005, BS EN
	61010-2-10:2003)
	Règles de sécurité pour appareils électriques de mesurage, de
	régulation et de laboratoire – Partie 2-010 : Prescriptions particulières
	pour appareils de laboratoire utilisés pour l’échauffement des matières
	(CEI 61010-2-10:2003, NF EN 61010-2-10:2005)
EMV / EMC / CEM:
EN 61326-1:2006	Elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regelund Laborgeräte - EMV-
+ Corr. 1:2008 + Corr. 2:2010 Anforderungen - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen (DIN EN 61326-
	1:2006 + Berichtigung 1:2008 + Berichtigung 2:2011)
	Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use -
	EMC requirements - Part 1: General requirements (IEC 61326-1:2005 +
	Corr. 1:2008 + Corr. 2:2010, BS EN 61326-1:2006+ A1:2008)
	Matériel électrique de mesure, de commande et de laboratoire -
	Exigences relatives à la CEM - Partie 1: Exigences générales (CEI
	61326-1:2005 + AC1:2008, NF EN 61326-1:2006 mod.)
EN 61326-2-2:2006	Elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regelund Laborgeräte – EMV-
	Anforderungen. Teil 2-2: Besondere Anforderungen - Prüfanordnung,
	Betriebsbedingungen und Leistungsmerkmale für ortsveränderliche
	Prüf-, Messund Überwachungsgeräte in Niederspannungs-
	Stromversorgungsnetzen. (DIN EN 61326-2-2:2006)

Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use – EMC requirements. Part 2-2: Particular requirements - Test configurations, operational conditions and performance criteria for portable test, measuring and monitoring equipment used in low-voltage distribution systems. (IEC 61326-2-2:2005, BS EN 61326-2-2:2006)

Matériel électrique de mesure, de commande et de laboratoire – Exigences relatives à la CEM. Partie 2-2: Exigences particulières - Configurations d’essai, conditions de fonctionnement et critères d’aptitude à la fonction des matériels portatifs d’essai, de mesure et de surveillance utilisés dans des systèmes de distribution basse tension. (CEI 61326-2-2:2005 + AC1:2007, NF EN 61326-2-2:2006)

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D-78532 Tuttlingen, 20.07.2012

BINDER GmbH

P. M. Binder	B. Hofmann
Geschäftsführender Gesellschafter	Leiter F & E
Managing Director	Director R & D
Directeur général	Chef de service R&D

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Product registration

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Contents

EG – declaration of conformity ......................................................................................................................			2
Product registration .......................................................................................................................................			5
1.	SAFETY................................................................................................................		10
1.1	Legal considerations .........................................................................................................................		10
1.2	Structure of the safety instructions....................................................................................................		10
	1.2.1	Signal word panel ...................................................................................................................	10
	1.2.2	Safety alert symbol .................................................................................................................	11
	1.2.3	Pictograms ..............................................................................................................................	11
	1.2.4	Word message panel structure...............................................................................................	12
1.3	Localization / position of safety labels on the unit.............................................................................		12
1.4	Type plate .........................................................................................................................................		13
1.5	General safety instructions on installing and operating the refrigerated incubator...........................		14
1.6	Intended use .....................................................................................................................................		15
2.	UNIT DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................		16
2.1	Unit overview.....................................................................................................................................		17
2.2	Instrument panel ...............................................................................................................................		17
2.3	Unit rear.............................................................................................................................................		18

3.COMPLETENESS OF DELIVERY, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND

	LOCATION OF INSTALLATION ..........................................................................		19
3.1	Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery ................................................		19
3.2	Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation.....................................................................................		19
3.3	Storage..............................................................................................................................................		20
3.4	Location of installation and ambient conditions ................................................................................		20
4.	INSTALLATION OF THE EQUIPMENT ...............................................................		21
4.1	Spacer for wall distance....................................................................................................................		21
4.2	Electrical connection .........................................................................................................................		22
5.	START UP............................................................................................................		23
6.	FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW OF THE T4.12 CHAMBER CONTROLLER .............		23
6.1	Menu structure ..................................................................................................................................		24
	6.1.1	General menu .........................................................................................................................	24
	6.1.2	Quick menu.............................................................................................................................	26
	6.1.3	“User” menu ............................................................................................................................	26
6.2	Operating modes...............................................................................................................................		27
	6.2.1 Activating the “control off” mode or change to “fixed value” operating mode.........................		27
6.3	Performance during and after power failure......................................................................................		29
6.4	Information ........................................................................................................................................		30
7.	CONFIGURATION OF OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ................................................		31
7.1	Setting the optional door heating ......................................................................................................		31
7.2	Turning on / off the optional interior socket.......................................................................................		32
7.3	Switching on or off the optional zero-voltage relay control outputs ..................................................		32
7.4	Functional test of the optional alarm output......................................................................................		33
7.5	Switching on or off the optional object temperature display .............................................................		33
8.	SET-POINT ENTRY IN “FIXED VALUE” OPERATING MODE...........................		34
8.1	Setting ranges: ..................................................................................................................................		34
8.2	Entering the set-points via “quick menu”...........................................................................................		34
8.3	Entering the set-points via general menu .........................................................................................		36
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9.	TIME PROGRAMS ...............................................................................................		38
9.1	Starting and running an existing time program .................................................................................		40
9.2	Cancelling a running time program ...................................................................................................		43
9.3	Creating a new time program............................................................................................................		44
9.3.1		Section handling .....................................................................................................................	46
9.3.2		Temperature setpoint..............................................................................................................	47
9.3.3		Section duration ......................................................................................................................	47
9.3.4		Repeating one or several sections within a time program......................................................	48
9.3.5		Tolerance range......................................................................................................................	49
9.3.6		Set-point ramp and set-point step modes...............................................................................	51
9.3.7		Switching on or off the optional zero-voltage relay outputs....................................................	53
9.3.8		Calling up the next parameter.................................................................................................	54
9.3.9		Saving the time program and leaving the program editor.......................................................	56
9.4	Program interruption .........................................................................................................................		58
9.5	Deleting a time program....................................................................................................................		59
10.	WEEK PROGRAMS .............................................................................................		60
10.1	Starting and running an existing week program ...............................................................................		61
10.2	Cancelling a running week program .................................................................................................		64
10.3	Creating a new week program ..........................................................................................................		65
10.3.1		Section handling .....................................................................................................................	67
10.3.2		Temperature setpoint..............................................................................................................	68
10.3.3 Day of the week ......................................................................................................................			68
10.3.4 Time of the day .......................................................................................................................			69
10.3.5 Activity of the shift-point..........................................................................................................			70
10.3.6 Switching on or off the optional zero-voltage relay outputs....................................................			70
10.3.7 Calling up the next parameter.................................................................................................			71
10.3.8 Saving the week program and leaving the program editor.....................................................			73
10.4	Deleting a week program ..................................................................................................................		74
11.	KEY LOCK ...........................................................................................................		75
11.1	Directly activating the key lock function ............................................................................................		76
11.2	Automatic key lock ............................................................................................................................		76
11.3	Changing the password for unlocking the key lock...........................................................................		78
12.	GENERAL CONTROLLER SETTINGS................................................................		79
12.1	Setup wizard .....................................................................................................................................		80
12.2	Date and time settings ......................................................................................................................		80
12.3	Selecting the menu language of the T4.12 controller .......................................................................		82
12.4	Setting display brightness .................................................................................................................		82
12.5	Changing the temperature unit .........................................................................................................		83
12.6	Defining the data recording rate........................................................................................................		83
12.7	Factory reset .....................................................................................................................................		84
12.8	Network configuration .......................................................................................................................		84
12.9	Display of the entire network configuration.......................................................................................		88
12.10	MAC Address ....................................................................................................................................		88
12.11	RS 422 address (with optional RS 422 interface).............................................................................		89
12.12	Display and entry of the chamber configuration – for service purpose.............................................		89
13.	DATA TRANSFER VIA USB INTERFACE ..........................................................		90
13.1	Exporting data to USB drive..............................................................................................................		90
13.2	Importing data from USB drive..........................................................................................................		91
14.	NOTIFICATIONS AND ALARMS .........................................................................		92
14.1	Notifications overview .......................................................................................................................		92
14.2	Alarms overview................................................................................................................................		92
14.3	Confirming an active alarm ...............................................................................................................		93

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14.4	Alarm configuration and overview.....................................................................................................		94
14.4.1 List of active alarms ................................................................................................................			95
14.4.2 History – list of all alarms........................................................................................................			95
14.4.3 Activating, deactivating, and testing the alarm buzzer ...........................................................			96
14.4.4 Activating / deactivating all alarm functions............................................................................			97
15.	EVENT LIST .........................................................................................................		98
16.	GRAPHICAL DISPLAY OF THE MEASURED VALUES .....................................		99
16.1	Setting the sampling rate ..................................................................................................................		99
16.2	Defining the display range...............................................................................................................		100
16.3	Selecting the parameters ................................................................................................................		101
17.	TEMPERATURE SAFETY DEVICES.................................................................		102
17.1	Overtemperature protective device (class 1) ..................................................................................		102
17.2	Overtemperature safety controller (temperature safety device class 3.1) ......................................		102
17.2.1		Safety controller modes ........................................................................................................	102
17.2.2 Setting the safety controller ..................................................................................................			103
17.3	Overand undertemperature safety controller (temperature safety device class 3.3) (option) ......		106
17.3.1		Safety controller modes ........................................................................................................	106
17.3.2 Setting the Safety controller..................................................................................................			107
18.	NOTES ON REFRIGERATING OPERATION ....................................................		110
19.	OPTIONS............................................................................................................		110
19.1	Communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option)...........................................		110
19.2	RS 422 interface (option) ................................................................................................................		110
19.3	Data logger kit (option)....................................................................................................................		111
19.4	Object temperature display with flexible Pt 100 temperature sensor (option) ................................		111
19.5	Zero-voltage relay alarm output (option).........................................................................................		112
19.6	Analog output for temperature (option) ...........................................................................................		113
19.7	Zero-voltage relay control outputs (option) .....................................................................................		113
19.8	Water protected internal socket (option) .........................................................................................		114
20.	MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND SERVICE ..................................................		115
20.1	Maintenance intervals, service........................................................................................................		115
20.2	Cleaning and decontamination .......................................................................................................		116
20.2.1		Cleaning................................................................................................................................	116
20.2.2		Decontamination...................................................................................................................	117
20.3	Sending the unit back to BINDER GmbH .......................................................................................		118
21.	DISPOSAL .........................................................................................................		119
21.1	Disposal of the transport packing....................................................................................................		119
21.2	Decommissioning............................................................................................................................		119
21.3	Disposal of the unit in the Federal Republic of Germany ...............................................................		119
21.4	Disposal of the unit in the member states of the EC except for the Federal Republic of Germany120
21.5	Disposal of the unit in non-member states of the EC .....................................................................		121
22.	TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................		122
23.	TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION..............................................................................		124
23.1	Factory calibration and adjustment .................................................................................................		124
23.2	Over current protection ...................................................................................................................		124
23.3	Definition of usable volume.............................................................................................................		124
23.4	KT technical data ............................................................................................................................		125
23.5	Equipment and Options...................................................................................................................		126
23.6	Spare parts and accessories ..........................................................................................................		127
23.7	Dimensions KT 53...........................................................................................................................		128
23.8	Dimensions KT 115.........................................................................................................................		129

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24.	CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE .............................................	130
24.1	For units located outside North America and Central America.......................................................	130
24.2	For units in North America and Central America ............................................................................	133

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Dear customer,

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

1.Safety

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

WARNING

Failure to observe the safety instructions.

Serious injuries and unit damage.

Observe the safety instructions in this operating manual.

Carefully read the complete operating instructions of the refrigerated incubator KT.

1.1Legal 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.

1.2Structure 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.

1.2.1Signal word panel

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

DANGER

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

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WARNING

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

CAUTION

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

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the product and/or its functions or of a property in its proximity.

1.2.2Safety alert symbol

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

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

1.2.3 Pictograms

Warning signs
Electrical hazard	Hot surface	Explosive atmosphere	Stability hazard
Lifting hazard	Harmful substances	Risk of corrosion and /	Biohazard
		or chemical burns
Pollution Hazard
Mandatory action signs
Mandatory regulation	Read operating	Disconnect the power	Lift with several persons
	instructions	plug
Environment protection	Wear protective gloves	Wear safety goggles
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Prohibition signs

Do NOT touch	Do NOT spray with
	water

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

1.2.4Word 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.

1.3Localization / position of safety labels on the unit

The following labels are located on the unit:

Pictograms (Warning signs)	Service label
Hot surface

Risk of injury (UL units only)

Unit front KT			Unit front KT-UL
	Figure 1: Position of labels on the unit

Keep safety labels complete and legible.

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

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1.4Type plate

The type plate is located on the left unit side, on the bottom, right side.

Nominal temperature	100°C	0,70 kW
	212°F	200-240 V 1 N ~
Enclosure protection	IP 20	3,0 A
Temp. safety device	DIN 12880	50/60 Hz
Class	3.1
Art. No.	9020-0209	US PATS 4585923 / 5222612 / 5309981
Project No.		5405194 / 5601143 / 5773287 / 6079403

D 78532 Tuttlingen / Germany

Tel. + 49 (0) 7462/ 2005-0

Internet: www.binder-world.com

Thermoelectric cooling

Peltier

KT 115 Serial No. 00-00000

Made in Germany

Figure 2: Type plate (example of KT 115 regular unit)

Indications of the type plate		Information
BINDER		Manufacturer: BINDER GmbH
KT 115		Model KT 115
Serial No.	00-00000	Serial No. 00-00000
Nominal temperature	100 °C	Nominal temperature
	212 °F
Enclosure protection	IP 20	IP type of protection 20 acc. to EN 60529
Temp. safety device	DIN 12880	Temperature safety device acc. to standard DIN 12880
Class	3.1	Temperature safety device, class 3.1
Art. No.	9020-0209	Art. No. 9020-0209
Project No.	---	(Special application acc. to project no.)
0.70 kW		Nominal power 0.70 kW
200-240 V 1 N ~		Nominal voltage 200-240 V ± 10%, single-phase unit
3.0 A		Nominal current 3.0 Amp
50/60 Hz		Power frequency 50/60 Hz
Thermoelectric cooling Peltier		Peltier refrigerating technology

Symbol on the type plate

Information

CE conformity marking

Electrical and electronic equipment manufactured / placed on

the market in the EC after 13 August 2005 and to be disposed of

in separate collection according to directive 2002/96/EC on

waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

The equipment is certified in the GOST R certification system of

GOSTSTANDARD Russia.

The equipment is certified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.®

according to standards CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1, 2nd

Edition, 2004-07 (Electrical Equipment for Measurement,

Control, and Laboratory Use; Part 1: General Requirements); UL

(KT-UL only)

61010-1, 2nd Edition, 2005-07-22 (Electrical Equipment for

Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use; Part 1: General

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

rd

43KM

Requirements); IEC 61010-1:2010, 3 Edition and IEC 61010-2-

10:2003 (Particular Requirements for Laboratory Equipment for

the heating of materials).

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1.5General safety instructions on installing and operating the refrigerated incubator

With regard to operating the refrigerated incubator KT and to the installation location, please observe the guideline BGI/GUV-I 850-0 on safe working in laboratories (formerly BGR/GUV-R 120 or ZH 1/119 laboratory guidelines issued by the employers’ liability insurance association) (for Germany).

BINDER GmbH is only responsible for the safety features of the unit provided skilled electricians or 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 unit, 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 unit.

Do NOT install the unit in unventilated recesses.

Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.

Do not operate the refrigerated incubator KT in hazardous locations.

DANGER

Explosion hazard. Danger of death.

Do NOT operate the unit in potentially explosive areas.

 KEEP explosive dust or air-solvent mixtures AWAY from the unit.

The refrigerated incubator KT does not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.

DANGER

Explosion hazard.

Danger of death.

Do NOT introduce any substance into the refrigerated incubator which is combustible or explosive at working temperature.

NO explosive dust or air-solvent mixture in the inner chamber.

Any solvent contained in the charging material must not be explosive or inflammable. I.e., irrespective of the solvent concentration in the steam room, NO explosive mixture with air must form. The temperature inside the chamber must lie below the flash point or below the sublimation point of the charging material. Familiarize yourself with the physical and chemical properties of the charging material, as well as the contained moisture constituent and its behavior with the addition of heat energy.

Familiarize yourself with any potential health risks caused by the charging material, the contained moisture constituent or by reaction products which may arise during the temperature process. Take adequate measures to exclude such risks prior to putting the refrigerated incubator into operation.

DANGER

Electrical hazard. Danger of death.

The unit must NOT become wet during operation or maintenance.

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

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CAUTION

The glass door and the inner chamber will become hot during operation.

Danger of burning.

Do NOT touch the glass door, the inner surfaces or the charging material during operation.

1.6Intended use

Refrigerated incubators KT are suitable for exact conditioning of harmless materials. Because of their precise temperature accuracy these devices are especially useful for cultivation of microorganisms with a narrow temperature optimum in a range of 4 °C / 39.2°F to 37 °C / 98.6°F. Main fields of application are tests of long-term storage (e.g. at 4 °C / 39.2°F), refrigerated incubation between 20 °C / 68°F and 25 °C / 77°F and incubation at 37 °C / 98.6°F (also with additional introduction of heat) or with alternating temperatures (e.g. 37 °C / 98.6°F and 4 °C / 39.2°F).

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.

Following the instructions in this operating manual and conducting regular maintenance work (chap. 20.1) are part of the intended use.

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.

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2.Unit description

A high level of precision, reliability, and safety for all growth parameters ensures optimum incubation conditions. Moreover, the KT refrigerated incubator is designed for maximum usability – even in continuous operation year after year. It fulfills all technical and application-specific requirements arising in experimentation such as in the areas of biotechnology, medicine, the nutrition industry, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, botany, and zoology.

Two important temperature technologies have been combined to achieve perfect temperature control. The Peltier refrigerating system, in conjunction with the APT.line™ preheating chamber technology, satisfies the unique prerequisites for attaining highly-precise temperature control and particularly short recovery times after opening the door.

The refrigerating system is distinguished by direct, precise, and rapid temperature conduction. Due to the Peltier cooling, shocks are omitted which would occur during start and stop of conventional refrigeration systems with a compressor.

The APT.line™ preheating chamber system ensures high level of spatial and time-based temperature precision, thanks to the direct and distributed air circulation into the interior. This is especially important for maintaining temperatures – especially with full chambers – and for rapid restoration of optimum growth conditions after opening the door. The inner glass door ensures that the temperature remains constant when observing the incubation process. The air turbine supports exact attainment and maintenance of the desired temperature accuracy. The fan speed is digitally adjustable. The heating and refrigerating systems are microprocessor regulated to a tenth of a degree. In addition, the refrigerated incubator provides almost unlimited possibilities for adaptation to individual customer requirements based upon extensive programming options and on the week program timer and real time clock of the controller.

All unit functions are easy and comfortable to use thanks to their clear arrangement. Major features are easy cleaning of all unit parts and avoidance of undesired contamination.

The inner chamber, the pre-heating chamber and the interior side of the doors are all made of stainless steel (material no. 1.4301 (V2A) in Germany, US equivalent 304). The housing is RAL 7035 powdercoated. All corners and edges are also completely coated.

The refrigerated incubator KT comes equipped with an Ethernet interface for computer communication, e.g. via the communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option, chap. 19.1). For further options, see chap. 23.5.

Temperature range with an ambient temperature of 25 °C / 77 °F: +4 °C / 23 °F up to +100 °C / 212 °F

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2.1Unit overview

Instrument panel with microprocessor controller T4.12 and USB interface

Door handle

Unit door

Main power switch

Figure 3: Refrigerated incubator KT (example: model KT 115)

2.2Instrument panel

5,7" controller display

Context-sensitive buttons

USB interface

Operating button

Pilot lamp: ready for operation

Figure 4: Instrument panel with microprocessor controller T4.12 and USB interface

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2.3Unit rear

(1)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

Figure 5: Unit rear with position of options (example KT 115)

(1)DIN-socket for zero-voltage relay alarm outputs (option)

(2)(not used)

(3)DIN socket for analog output 4-20 mA (option)

(4)DIN-socket for zero-voltage relay control outputs (option)

(5)RS 422 interface for computer communication (option)

(6)Ethernet interface for computer communication with MAC address (standard equipment, not with optional RS 422 interface)

(7)Peltier fan grid

(8)Socket for IEC connector plug with power cable

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3.Completeness of delivery, transportation, storage, and location of installation

3.1Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery

After unpacking, please check the unit 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 unit.

Please remove any transportation protection devices and adhesives in/on the unit and on the doors and remove the operating manuals and accessory equipment.

CAUTION

Sliding or tilting of the unit.

Damage to the unit.

Risk of injury by lifting heavy loads.

Do NOT lift or transport the unit using the door or the door handle.

Lift the unit from the pallet at the four lower corners with the aid of four people.

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

For disposal of the transport packing, see chap. 21.1.

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

Second-hand units are units 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 units are marked with a sticker on the unit door. Please remove the sticker before commissioning the unit.

3.2Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation

After operation, please observe the guidelines for temporary decommissioning (chap. 21.2).

CAUTION

Sliding or tilting of the unit.

Damage to the unit.

Risk of injury by lifting heavy loads.

Transport the unit in its original packaging only.

For moving or shipping, secure the unit with transport straps.

Do NOT lift or transport the unit using the door or the door handle.

Lift the unit at the four lower corners with the aid of 4 people and place it on a rolling pallet.

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Permissible ambient temperature range during transport: 10 °C / 14°F to +60 °C / 140°F. You can order transport packing for moving or shipping purposes from BINDER service.

3.3Storage

Intermediate storage of the unit is possible in a closed and dry room. Observe the guidelines for temporary decommissioning (chap. 21.2).

•Permissible ambient temperature range during storage: -10 °C / 14°F to +60 °C / 140°F.

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

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

3.4Location of installation and ambient conditions

Set up the refrigerated incubator KT on a flat, even surface, free from vibration, in a well-ventilated, dry location and align it using a spirit level. The site of installation must be capable of supporting the unit’s weight (see technical data, chap. 23.4). The chambers are designed for setting up inside a building (indoor use).

CAUTION

Danger of overheating.

Damage to the unit.

Do NOT set up units in non-ventilated recesses.

Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.

•Permissible ambient temperature range during operation: +18 °C / 64.4°F to +25 °C / 77 °F. At elevated ambient temperature values, fluctuations in temperature can occur.

The ambient temperature should not be substantially higher than the indicated ambient temperature of +25 °C / 77°F to which the specified technical data relates. Deviations from the indicated data are possible for other ambient conditions.

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

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

When operating the chamber at temperature set-points below ambient temperature, high ambient humidity may lead to condensation on the unit.

• Installation height: max. 2000 m / 6.6 ft. above sea level.

When placing several units of the same size side by side, maintain a minimum distance of 250 mm / 9.84 in between each unit. Wall distances (minimum distances): rear 100 mm / 3.94 in, sides 240 mm / 9.45 in. Spacing above the unit of at least 100 mm / 3.94 in must also be maintained

Two devices up to size 115l can be piled on top of each other. For this purpose, place rubber pads under all four feet of the upper unit to prevent the device from slipping.

CAUTION

Sliding or tilting of the upper unit. Damage to the units.

 When stacking, place rubber pads under all four feet of the upper unit.

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

With an increased amount of dust in the ambient air, clean the Peltier fan grid (7) by suction or blowing several times a year.

Avoid any conductive dust in the ambiance according to the unit layout complying with pollution degree 2 (IEC 61010-1).

Do not install or operate the unit in potentially explosive areas.

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

4.1 Spacer for wall distance

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

Figure 6: Spacer for wall distance

Figure 7: Rear KT with mounted spacers

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4.2Electrical connection

The refrigerated incubator comes with an IEC connector plug.

	Model	Art. no.	Power plug	Voltage	Current	Power	Unit fuse
		(x = 0 or 1)		+/-10 %	type	frequency
	KT 53	9x20-0250	Shock-proof	200 V to 240 V	1N~	50/60 Hz	10 A
	KT 115	9x20-0209	plug
	KT 53-UL	9x20-0255	NEMA 5-15P	100 V to 120 V	1N~	50/60 Hz	10 A
	KT 115-UL	9x20-0227

•Prior to connection and start-up, check the power supply voltage. Compare the values to the specified data located on the unit’s type plate (left unit side, bottom right-hand, see chap. 1.4).

•When connecting, please observe the regulations specified by the local electricity supply company as well as the VDE directives (for Germany).

•Pollution degree (acc. to IEC 61010-1): 2

•Over-voltage category (acc. to IEC 61010-1): II

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. 23.4).

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

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5.Start up

After connecting the electrical supply (chap. 4.2) turn on the chamber by the main power switch. The pilot lamp shows the unit is ready for operation.

Observe a delay time of about 30s between turning Off and On again. Otherwise an initialization problem may occur.

Note that the chamber is in stand-by mode when the main power switch has been turned on and yet the controller display is dark. Turn on the unit by pressing any controller button.

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.Functional overview of the T4.12 chamber controller

The T4.12 chamber controller controls the temperature (range: 4 °C up to 100 °C) and the fan speed (range: 40 % up to 100 %) inside the refrigerated incubator. You can enter the desired set point values in fixed value operating mode or in program mode in the display controller. The controller also offers a week program function and various notifications and alarm messages with visual and audible indication, a trace file and remote alarms via e-mail. You can enter values or programs directly at the controller keypad or using the APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem software (option, chap. 19.1) specially developed by BINDER.

Temperature values

Fan speed value

Actual values

Set-point values

Icons:

Controller operating in “fixed value” operating mode

Figure 8: T4.12 microprocessor controller, initial view in “fixed value” controller mode (sample values)

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6.1Menu structure

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Setpoint	Actual value

Temperature [°C]			25.0	25.2
Fan	[%]		100.0		Initial view (sample values).
					Press the desired menu button.
	User		Quick menu	Menu

From the Initial view you have access to different menus using the menu buttons “User”, “Quick menu”, or “Menu”. From there you can access the desired control functions. To do this, select the function by turning the operating button and press the operating button to confirm the selection.

In any menu, you can return to the previous display pressing the "Close" button or to the initial view with the "Home" button.

Depending on the logged-in user or administrator, the available menu functions may vary. These instructions present the functions which are available to the logged-in administrator.

6.1.1General menu

The general menu provides access to all setting functions of the controller, a graphical display of the measured values, and the possibility to read and give out data via the USB interface. In addition, supporting functions like a settings wizard or a contact page are available.

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..\ Menu
Controller mode
Event list
Alarms
Setpoints		General menu
Safety controller
Programs
Import/Export
Settings
Close	Home

Turn the operating button to see additional menu items.

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..\ Menu
Measurement chart
Optional equipment
Sensor adjustment
Service contact
System information
Close		Home

General menu (next page)

(“Optional equipment” menu item is visible only with optional unit equipment)

	Controller mode	Switching between the operating modes “control off” or “fixed value”,
		chap. 6.2.1
	Event list	Display of status information and errors, chap. 15
	Alarms	Alarm settings, chap. 14.4
	Setpoints	Setpoint entry in “Fixed value” operating mode, chap. 8
	Safety controller	Setting the safety controller, chap. 17.2
	Programs	Time and week programs, chap. 9 and 10
	Import/Export	Data transfer via USB interface, chap. 13
	Settings	General controller settings, chap. 12
	Measurement chart	Graphical display of the measured values, chap. 16
		Setting for optional equipment like door heating, interior socket,
	Optional equipment	zero-voltage relay control outputs, alarm output, object temperature
		display, chap. 7
		(menu item is visible only with optional unit equipment)
	Sensor adjustment	Adjustment menu for single-point and two-point adjustments (for
		Service purpose)
	Service contact	Service information
	System information	Chamber information (model, name, serial no., firmware etc.)

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6.1.2Quick menu

The Quick menu provides fast access to frequently used functions.

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..\ Quick menu
Measurement chart
Active alarms
Temperature setpoint
Fan speed setpoint					“Quick menu”
Safety controller setpoint
Time program
Week program
Close			Home
Measurement chart			Graphical display of the measured values, chap. 16
Active alarms			Alarm settings, chap. 14.4
Temperature setpoint			Temperature setpoint entry in “Fixed value” operating mode, chap. 8
Fan speed setpoint			Fan speed setpoint entry in “Fixed value” operating mode, chap. 8
Safety controller setpoint			Setting the safety controller setpoint, chap. 17.2
Time program			Starting and cancelling a time program, chap. 9.1, 9.2
Week program			Starting and cancelling a week program, chap. 10.1, 10.2

6.1.3“User” menu

The user menu includes the key lock function and provides quick access to the event list. The key lock function serves to block the access to the controller. An overview of logon, logoff, and other events is given in the event list.

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..\ User

Key lock

Show event list

“User” menu

	Close		Home
	Key lock		Configuring the key lock function, chap. 11
	Show event list		Displaying the event list, chap. 15

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6.2Operating modes

In the “control off” mode (chap. 6.2.1), the controller is non-functional and displays only the actual values. There is no heating or refrigeration. The temperature approximates the ambient value, the fan turns with 40 % speed.

You can enter the desired set point values in “fixed value” mode (chap. 8). The controller then operates as a fixed-point control, i.e., it reaches and maintains the defined temperature set-point until the next manual change.

The T4.12 program controller also permits running a time program (chap. 9) or a week program (chap. 10). You can program temperature cycles and define also the fan speed for each program section. The controller offers 52 time program places with up to 100 sections each. The week program mode offers 8 week program places with up to 30 shift points for each week program.

6.2.1Activating the “control off” mode or change to “fixed value” operating mode

To select the “control off” or “fixed value” operating mode, go to Menu > Controller mode

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..\ Menu
Controller mode
Event list
Alarms						General menu.
Setpoints
						Select “Controller Mode”
Safety controller
						and press the operating button.
Programs
Import/Export
Settings
Close			Home
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Control off
Fixed value
						Submenu “Controller Mode”.
						Select the desired controller mode
						“Control off” or “Fixed value”
						and press the operating button.
Close			Home

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..\ Menu
Controller mode
Event list
Alarms
Setpoints
Safety controller
Programs
Import/Export
Settings
Close			Home

General menu with controller mode “Control off”.

The controller mode “Fixed value” or “Control off” is indicated in the display headline.

Go back to the initial view with “Home”.

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					Actual value
Temperature	[°C]			25.2
Fan	[%]		40.0
User			Quick menu		Menu

Initial view in “Control off” mode (sample picture).

The controller is non-functional, i.e., there is no heating or refrigerating. The fan turns at 40 % speed.

In the “Control off” mode, no program can be started.

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6.3Performance during and after power failure

During a power failure, all controller functions are shut down. The optional zero-voltage relay alarm output (chap. 19.4) 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 “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.

If the temperature has dropped below the alarm limit during power failure, confirm the alarm with the RESET button as soon as the correct values are reached again (chap. 14.3).

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6.4Information

You access chamber information like the chamber type, serial no., firmware version etc. To display the system information, go to Menu > System information

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	Chamber type: KT
	Chamber name: KT_E6
	Serial number: 00-00000
	Special application number: 00-0000					Submenu “System information” (sample values).
	Date of production (YY/MM/DD): 2012/01/01
	Parameter version: 511B-0002-001A
	Firmware version (1): 521C-0001-0022
	Firmware version (2): 521B-0005-0017
	Close				Home
	To display the BINDER Service contact data, go to Menu > Service contact
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	..\ Service contact

Service hotline					Submenu “Service contact”.
International:		[phone]
USA Toll Free:		+ 1	866 885 9794
	or	+ 1	631 224 4340
CIS:		+ 7	495 988 1517
[e-mail]
www.binder-world.com
Close				Home

Further information windows are accessible under Menu > Settings > Network settings > Show network settings (chap. 12.9) and – for service purpose – under Menu > Settings > Chamber configuration (chap. 12.12).

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