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Operating Manual

Translation of the original operating manual

MKF (E3.2)

Alternating climate chambers with program control

Model Model version MKF 115

MKF 240

MKF 720

MKF115-400V MKF115-400V-C 9020-0291 (with voltage and frequency changer) MKF240-400V MKF240-400V-C 9020-0295 (with voltage and frequency changer) MKF720-400V MKF720-400V-C

Art. No. 9020-0283, 9120-0283

9020-0285, 9120-0285

9020-0287, 9120-0287 9020-0299 (with voltage and frequency changer)

MKFT (E3.2)

Alternating climate chambers with deep temperature with program control

Model Model version Art. No. MKFT 115

MKFT115-400V MKFT115-400V-C

9020-0284, 9120-0284 9020-0293 (with voltage and frequency changer)

MKFT 240 MKFT240-400V 9020-0286, 9120-0286

MKFT240-400V-C

MKFT 720 MKFT720-400V 9020-0288, 9120-0288

MKFT720-400V-C

9020-0297 (with voltage and frequency changer)

9020-0301 (with voltage and frequency changer)

BINDER GmbH

 Address: Post office box 102, 78502 Tuttlingen, Germany  Phone: +49 7462 2005 0  Fax: +49 7462 2005 100  Internet: http://www.b ind er -world.com  E-mail: info@binder-world.com  Service Hotline: +49 7462 2005 555  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 Pacif ic: +852 390 705 04 or +852 390 705 03  Service Hotline Russia and CIS: +7 495 988 15 16

Issue 07/2017 Art. No. 7001-0287

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CONTENTS

1. SAFETY .................................................................................................................. 5

1.1 Legal considerations ........................................................................................................................... 5

1.2 Structure of the safety instructions ...................................................................................................... 5

1.2.1 Signal word panel ..................................................................................................................... 5

1.2.2 Safety alert symbol ................................................................................................................... 6

1.2.3 Pictograms ................................................................................................................................ 6

1.2.4 Word message panel structure ................................................................................................. 7

1.3 Localization / position of safety labels on the chamber ...................................................................... 7

1.4 Type plate............................................................................................................................................ 9

1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chamber ............................................... 10

1.6 Intended use ..................................................................................................................................... 12

1.7 Operating instructions ....................................................................................................................... 12

1.8 Measures to prevent accidents ......................................................................................................... 13

1.9 Resistance of the humidity sensor against harmful substances ....................................................... 14

2. CHAMBER DESCRIPTION .................................................................................. 15

2.1 Chamber overview ............................................................................................................................ 16

2.2 Lateral control panel .......................................................................................................................... 17

2.3 Instrument panel ............................................................................................................................... 18

2.4 Rear power switch ............................................................................................................................. 18

3. COMPLETENESS OF DELIVERY, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND

INSTALLATION .................................................................................................... 19

3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery ................................................ 19

3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation ..................................................................................... 20

3.3 Storage .............................................................................................................................................. 20

3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions ................................................................................ 21

4. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ............................................................... 23

4.1 Wastewater connection for humidifying system ................................................................................ 24

4.2 Freshwater supply for humidifying system ........................................................................................ 24

4.2.1 Automatic fresh water supply for humidifying system via water pipe ..................................... 25

4.2.2 Manual fresh water supply for humidifying system via internal freshwater can...................... 25

4.2.3 Water circle: lever for condensate recycling (option) .............................................................. 26

4.3 Connection of cooling water outlet for water cooling (option) ........................................................... 27

4.4 Connection of cooling water inlet for water cooling (option) ............................................................. 27

4.5 Connection kit for connecting the chamber’s freshwater connection to a water pipe ....................... 28

4.6 Safety kit: Hose burst protection device with reflux protection device for the chamber’s freshwater

connection (available via BINDER INDIVIDUAL customized solutions) ........................................... 29

4.7 Installation of the voltage and frequency changer (chambers with voltage and frequency changer)30

4.8 Electrical connection ......................................................................................................................... 31

4.8.1 Information on connecting the alternating climate chamber ................................................... 31

4.8.2 Connecting the voltage and frequency changer (for chambers equipped with a voltage and

frequency changer) ................................................................................................................. 32

5. START UP ............................................................................................................ 33

5.1 Function overview of display program controller MB1 ...................................................................... 33

5.2 Operating modes ............................................................................................................................... 34

5.3 Behavior after power failure .............................................................................................................. 34

5.4 Behavior when opening the door ...................................................................................................... 34

5.5 Turning on the chamber .................................................................................................................... 35

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6. CONTROLLER MB1 SETTINGS .......................................................................... 36

6.1 Selection of the menu language ....................................................................................................... 36

6.2 Function overview program controller MB1 ...................................................................................... 37

6.3 Menu settings in the “User-settings” menu ....................................................................................... 38

6.4 Menu settings in the “User Level” menu ........................................................................................... 39

7. GRAPHIC REPRESENTATION OF THE HISTORICAL MEASUREMENT

(CHART RECORDER FUNCTION) ...................................................................... 40

7.1 Setting the storage rate ..................................................................................................................... 42

8. MANUAL MODE ................................................................................................... 43

8.1 Set-point entry ................................................................................................................................... 43

8.2 Performance after power failure in Manual Mode ............................................................................. 45

9. PROGRAM OPERATION ..................................................................................... 45

9.1 Menu-based program entry ............................................................................................................... 45

9.2 Entering the temperature values and the switching states of the operation lines............................. 46

9.3 Entering the humidity values ............................................................................................................. 48

9.4 Selecting between set-point ramp and set-point step ....................................................................... 49

9.5 Program entry as set-point ramp or as set-point step ....................................................................... 49

9.6 Information on programming different temperature or humidity transitions ...................................... 54

9.7 Repetition of a section or several sections within a program ............................................................ 55

9.8 Performance after power failure in Program Mode ........................................................................... 55

9.9 Starting a previously entered program .............................................................................................. 56

9.10 Deleting a program ............................................................................................................................ 56

9.11 Temperature profile and operation lines template ............................................................................ 57

9.12 Humidity profile template ................................................................................................................... 58

9.13 Program table template for temperature and operation lines ........................................................... 59

9.14 Program table template for humidity ................................................................................................. 60

10. BEDEW PROTECTION FACILITY (OPERATION LINE 1) .................................. 61

11. ZERO-VOLTAGE RELAY OUTPUTS VIA OPERATION LINES 2 TO 5 .............. 62

12. TEMPERATURE SAFETY DEVICES ................................................................... 63

12.1 Over temperature protective device (class 1) ................................................................................... 63

12.2 Safety controller (over-temperature safety device class 2) ............................................................... 63

12.3 Over/under temperature safety device class 2 (option) .................................................................... 65

13. NOTIFICATION AND ALARM FUNCTIONS ........................................................ 66

13.1 Notification and alarm system overview (auto diagnosis system) .................................................... 66

13.2 Resetting the notification or alarm messages ................................................................................... 67

14. HUMIDITY SYSTEM ............................................................................................. 68

14.1 Function of the humidifying and dehumidifying system .................................................................... 69

15. DEFROSTING AT REFRIGERATING OPERATION ............................................ 71

16. OPTIONS .............................................................................................................. 72

16.1 Communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option) ............................................ 72

16.2 Interface RS 422 (option) .................................................................................................................. 72

16.3 Analog outputs for temperature and humidity (option) ...................................................................... 72

16.4 Data logger kits ................................................................................................................................. 73

16.5 Keyboard locking (option) ................................................................................................................. 73

16.6 BINDER Pure Aqua Service (opt ion) ................................................................................................ 73

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Compressed air dryer (option) .......................................................................................................... 74

16.7

16.8 Water cooling (option) ....................................................................................................................... 75

16.9 Additional measuring channel for digital object temperature indicator with flexible temperature

sensor Pt 100 (option) ....................................................................................................................... 75

17. MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND SERVICE .................................................... 76

17.1 Maintenance intervals, service .......................................................................................................... 76

17.2 Cleaning and decontamination ......................................................................................................... 77

17.2.1 Cleaning .................................................................................................................................. 77

17.2.2 Decontamination ..................................................................................................................... 78

17.3 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH ................................................................................. 79

18. DISPOSAL............................................................................................................ 80

18.1 Disposal of the transport packing ...................................................................................................... 80

18.2 Decommissioning .............................................................................................................................. 80

18.3 Disposal of the chamber in the Federal Republic of Germany ......................................................... 80

18.4 Disposal of the chamber in the member states of the EU except for the Federal Republic of

Germany............................................................................................................................................ 82

18.5 Disposal of the chamber in non-member states of the EU ............................................................... 83

19. TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................... 84

20. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................ 87

20.1 Factory calibration and adjustment ................................................................................................... 87

20.2 Over current protection ..................................................................................................................... 87

20.3 Definition of usable volume ............................................................................................................... 87

20.4 MKF (E3.2) technical data ................................................................................................................. 88

20.5 MKFT (E3.2) technical data .............................................................................................................. 90

20.6 Equipment and options (extract) ....................................................................................................... 92

20.7 Accessories and spare parts (extract) .............................................................................................. 93

20.8 Heating-up and cooling-down graphs MKF....................................................................................... 95

20.9 Heating-up and cooling-down graphs MKFT .................................................................................... 96

20.10 Dimensions MKF 115 / MKFT 115 .................................................................................................... 97

20.11 Dimensions MKF 240 ........................................................................................................................ 98

20.12 Dimensions MKFT 240 ...................................................................................................................... 99

20.13 Dimensions MKF 720 / MKFT 720 .................................................................................................. 100

21. CERTIFICATES AND DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY ............................. 101

21.1 EU Declaration of Conformity for MKF ............................................................................................ 101

21.2 EU Declaration of Conformity for MKFT ......................................................................................... 104

21.3 Certificate for the GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung e.V.“

(German Social Accident Insurance) DGUV ................................................................................... 107

22. PRODUCT REGISTRATION .............................................................................. 109

23. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE ............................................. 110

23.1 For chambers located outside the USA and Canada ..................................................................... 110

23.2 For chambers located in the USA and Canada .............................................................................. 113

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Dear customer,

For the correct oper ation of the chamber, it is important that you read this operating m anual completely and carefully and obser ve all instr uctions as indicate d. Failur e to rea d, underst and and f ollow the ins tructions 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 ope rated by laboratory personnel especiall y trained for this purpos e and familiar with all precautionar y measures requir ed for work ing in a laborator y. Observe th e national regu lations 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 chamber.

1.1 Legal considerations

This operating m anual is for informational purposes only. It contains information for ins talling, start-up, operation and mainte nance of the product. Note: the contents and the pr oduct described are subj ect to change without notice.

Understanding and obs erving the instructions in this operat ing manual are prerequisites for hazard-free use and safety durin g operation a nd maintena nce. In no e vent shall BIN DER be held l iable f or any damages, direct or incidental arising out of or related to the use of this manual.

This operating manual ca nnot cover all conc eivable applicati ons. If you would lik e additional infor mation, or if special problem s arise that are not suff iciently 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 emphas ize that the contents of this operating manual are not p art of an earlier or exis ting agreement, descripti on, or legal relat ionship, n or do the y modif y such a relatio nship. All oblig ations on the part of BINDER deriv e from the respec tive purchase contrac t, which also con tains the entire and exclusively valid statem ent of warranty administration. The statem ents in this manual neither augment nor restrict the contractual warranty provisions.

1.2 Structure of the safety instructions

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

1.2.1 Signal word panel

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

DANGER

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

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Warning signs

Electrical hazard

Hot surface

Explosive atmosphere

Lifting hazard

High humidity

Pollution hzard

or chemical burns

Mandatory action signs

instructions

plug

Environment protection

Wear protective gloves

WARNING

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

CAUTION

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

CAUTION

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

1.2.2 Safety alert symbol

Use of the safety alert symbol indicates a risk of injury. Observe all measures that are marked with the safety alert symbol in order to avoid death or

injury.

1.2.3 Pictograms

Harmful substances

Biohazard

Scalding hazard

Danger of frost

Stability hazard

Risk of corrosion and /

Mandatory regulation

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Read operating

Disconnect the power

Wear safety goggles

Lift with mechanical

assistance

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Prohibition signs

water

Pictograms (Warning signs)

Service label

Do NOT touch

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

Do NOT spray with

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 inf ormation not necessarily emphasi zed in the same way, in order to avoid disruptions that could result in direct or indirect injury or property damage.

1.3 Localization / position of safety labels on the chamber

The following labels are located on the chamber:

Hot surface (on outer chamber door)

Electrical hazard (chamber with voltage and frequency changer : on the voltage and frequency changer)

Burning and scalding hazard (on chamber rear)

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Figure 1: Position of labels on the chamber

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

MKFT 240

Model designation

Alternating climate chamber

Device name

Serial No.

000000000000

Serial no. of the chamber

Built

2017

Year of construction

180 °C 356°F

IP protection

IP type of protection acc. to standard EN 60529

Temp. safety device

DIN 12880

Temperature safety device acc. to standard DIN 12880

Class

2.0

Class of temperature safety device

Art. No.

9020-0286

Art. no. of the chamber

Project No.

---

Optional: Special application acc. to project no.

6,50 kW

Nominal power

12,0 A

Nominal current

400 V / 50 Hz

Nominal voltage ± 10% at the indicated power frequency

3 N ~

Current type

Max operating pressure 29 bar

Max operating pressure in the refrigerating system

Stage 1: R 404A – 2,20 kg

Cooling 1st stage: Refrigerant type, filling weight

Stage 2: R 23 – 0,40 kg

Cooling 2nd stage: Refrigerant type, filling weight

covered by the Kyoto Protocol

Kyoto Protocol

Symbol on the type plate

Information

Nominal temp.

180 °C

6,50 kW / 12,0 A

Max. operating pre s sure 29 bar

356 °F

400 V / 50 Hz

Stage 1: R 404 A – 2,20 kg

IP protection

Stage 2: R 23 - 0,40 kg

Safety device

DIN 12880

3 N ~

Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases

Class

2.0 covered by the Kyoto Protocol

Art. No.

9020-0286

Project No. Built

2017

Alternating climate chamber

BINDER GmbH

www.binder-world.com

MKFT 240

Serial No. 00000000000000

1.4 Type plate

The type plate stick s to the left side of the chamber, bottom right-hand, above the refrigerating and humidity module.

Im Mittleren Ösch 5 78532 Tuttlingen / Germany

E3.2

Figure 2: Type plate (example of MKFT 240 regular unit)

Made in Germany

Nominal temperature

Contains fluorinated green hous e gas es

Nominal temperature

Contains fluorinated green hous e gas es cover ed b y the

CE conformity marking Electrical and electronic equipment manufactured / placed

on the market 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 equipment 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 chamber

With regard to operating th e chamber and to the installation location, please observe the DGUV guidelines 213-850 on safe working in laborator ies (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 respons ible for the safety feat ures of the chamber provided sk illed electricians or qualified personnel authorized by BIND ER perform all m aintenance and repair, and if com ponents relating to chamber safety are replaced in the event of failure with original spare parts.

To operate the chamber, use only original BINDER ac cessories or ac cessories f rom third-par ty suppliers authorized by BINDER. The user is responsible for any risk caused by using unauthorized accessories.

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 chamber in hazardous locat ions .

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 alternating chamber does not dispose of any measures of explosion pr otec t ion .

DANGER

Explosion hazard. Danger of death.

∅ Do NOT introduce any substance combustible or explosive at working temperature into

the alternating climate chamber.

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

Any so lvent contained in the c harging material m ust not be explosive or inflamm able. I.e., irrespecti ve of the solvent concentrati on in the steam room, NO explosi ve mixture with air must f orm. The temperature inside the chamber mus t lie below the flash point or b elow the sublim ation point of the charging m aterial. Familiarize yourself with the physical and chemical properties of the charging material, as well as the contained moisture constituent and its behavior with the addition of heat energy and humidity.

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Familiarize yourself with a ny potential health ris ks caused by the chargi ng material, a possibl y contained moisture constituent or by reaction products that ma y arise during the con ditioning 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 produ ced in accordance with VDE regu lations and were routinel y tested in accordance to VDE 0411-1 (IEC 61010-1).

CAUTION

The window, the access ports and the inner chamber will become hot during operation.

Danger of burning.

∅ Do NOT touch the window, the access ports, the inner surfaces or the charging material

during operation.

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 with heavy objects while the chamber door is

open.

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1.6 Intended use

Alternating climate c hambers series MKF / MKFT are suitable for temper ature drying and heat treatm ent of solid or pulverized c hargi ng m aterial, as well as bu lk m aterial, usi ng the s uppl y of heat. T he y are su itable for harmless materials . A mixture of any component of the charging m aterial with air must NOT be explosive. The operat ing tem perature mus t lie below the flas h point or b elow the sublim ation 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 cham bers ar e specially d esign ed for s olving all th e problem s which occ ur du ring m aterial an d age ing tests.

The chambers are not cl assified as medical devices as defined b y the Medical Dev ice Directive 93/42/EEC.

Due to the special demands of the Medical Device Directive (MDD), these ovens are not qualified for sterilization of medical devices as defined by the directive 93/42/EWG.

Following the instructions in this operating manual and conducting regular maintenance work (chap. 17) is part of the intended use.

The chambers do not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.

DANGER

Explosion or implosion hazard. Danger of poisoning. Danger of death.

∅ Do NOT introduce any subs tance com bustible or ex plosiv e at work ing temper ature 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.

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 applicati on and l ocation of the chamber, the operator of the chamber m ust 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, W ärmepumpen und Kühleinrichtungen“ (Operation of work equipment. Operation of refrigeration systems, heat pumps and refrigeration equipment) (GUV-R 500 chap. 2.35) (for Germany).

The manufacturer took the following measures to prevent ign iti on and ex plos io ns :

• 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 2 acc. to

DIN 12880:2007). Visual and audible (buzzer) signals indicate temperature exceeding.

• Safety, measurement, and control equipment

The safety, measuring, and control equipment is easily accessible.

• Electrostatic ch arg e

The interior parts are grounded.

• Non-ionizing radiation

Non-ionizing radiatio n is not intentionall y produced, but release d only for technica l reasons by electr ical equipment (e.g. electric motors, power c ables, solenoids). The m achine has no permanent m agnets. If persons with active im plants (e.g. pac emaker s, defibrillators ) keep a s afe distance (distanc e of field source to implant) of 30 cm, an influence of these implants can be excluded with high probability.

• Protection against touchable surfaces

Tested according to EN ISO 13732-1:2008.

• Floors

See operating manual chap. 3.4 for correct installation

• Cleaning

See operating manual chap. 17.2.

• 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

5500

4000

Acetone

CH3COCH3

500

1200

3300

8000

Benzene

300

1200

150000

Chlorine

Cl2

0.5

1.5

0.7

Acetic acid

CH3COOH

800

2000

Ethyl acetate

CH3COOC2H5

400

1400

4000

15000

Ethanol

C2H5OH

500

960

3500

6000

Ethylene glycol

HOCH2CH2OH

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

0.1

0.2

0.5

Hydrochloric acid

HCl 2 3

300

500

Hydrogen sulphide

H2S

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 har mf ul substanc es ref ers onl y to the hum idit y sensor a nd do es not i nclu de an y other materials incorporated in the chamber or prohibited substances in relation to explosion protection.

Some gases - especially clean gases - do not have an y influe nce on th e hum idity sensor . Others do have a very small influence, whereas others may influence the sensor to a larger extent.

• The following g ases do not influence the sensor and the humidity measurem ent: Arg on (Ar), carbon

dioxide (CO

• The following gases do not , or to a m inor extent inf luence the sensor and the hu midity measurement:

Butane (C

• The following gases do not , or to a m inor extent inf luence the sensor and the hu midity measur ement,

provided that the indicated loads are not exceeded:

),helium (He), hydrogen (H2), neon (Ne), nitrogen (N2), nitrous oxide (N2O), oxygen (O2)

), ethane (C2H6), methane (CH4), natural gas propane (C3H8)

4H10

These values are to be considered only as approximate values. The sensor resistance largely depends on the temperatur e and hum idity conditio ns during t he time of exposure to harm ful substanc es. Avoid simultaneous condensation. Tolerated error of measurement: ± 2 % r.H. The maximum work place threshold limit value is the one that can be regarded as harmless for humans.

• Vapors of oil and fat are dangerous for the sens or because they may condensate at t he sensor and

thus prevent its function (insulating la yer). For similar reasons it is not possible to measure smoke gases.

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2. Chamber description

The alternat ing clim ate cham ber MKF / MKFT is a special ly developed pr ecision c ooling/ warming cabi net for the domain of industrial material testing and environment simulation, with an unrivalled c ap acity, which far exceeds the capabil ities of normal test cabinets, prov iding the ideal facilities for solving all the problems which occur during material as well as ageing and stress tests.

The chambers ar e equipped with a m ultifunctional microproces sor displa y controller with 2-channe l technology for temperature and humidity plus a digital display accurate to on e-tenth of a degree resp. 0.1% r.H. With its com prehensive program control functions, the d isplay program controller MB1 permits the high precision perfor mance of temperature and h umidity cycles with rapid he ating up and cooling do wn phases.

With its micropr ocessor c ontrolled hum idifying and dehum idifying s ystem the chamber is a high-precision climatic test cham ber . It c o vers th e r e gu lar t es t s pecif i c ations for temperature and c lim ates c orr es pon ding to DIN und IEC stan dards. Furthermore, it permits simulat ing exac tl y and o ver lon g periods const ant co nditions for other app lications such as sam ple conditioning for m aterial testing of paper, tex tiles, plastics, building materials, etc.

The patented APT .line™ prehea ting cham ber and a ir conduc tion tech nolog y guarante es excellent spatia l temperature and hum idity values for the tota l working area. The chamber provides a power ful refrigerating system with rapid coo ling-down spee ds. In addition, the chamber provides almost unlim ited possibilities for adaptation to individual customer requirements based upon extensive programming options.

A resistance hum idifying system hum idifies the air. For this purpose, use deionized (dem ineralized) water. The option BINDER Pur e Aqua Service permits using the chamber with an y degree of water hardness.

The high-quality hous ing insulat ion guarante es both a lo w noise mode of operation an d a c o nsis te ntly low housing temperature. T he inner chamber, the pre-heating cham ber and the interi or side of the doors are all made of stainless steel V2A (German m aterial no. 1.4301, US equivalent AISI 304). W hen operating the chamber at tem per atur es abo ve 150 °C / 302°F, the impac t of the oxygen in the air may cause discoloration of the metallic s urfaces (yellowish-brown or blue) b y natural oxidation processes . These colorations are harmless and will in no way impair the function or qualit y of the chamber. The housing is RA L 7035 powder-coated. All corners and edges are completely coated.

The efficient program controller is equipped with a m ultitude of oper ating f unctions , in additio n to recorder and alarm functions. Programm ing of tes t cycles is easily accomplished via the modern c olor-display controller MB1 and is also possible directly with a computer via Intranet in connection with the communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataCo ntrolSystem (option, c hap. 16.1). The chamber comes equipp ed with an Ethernet serial interf ace for computer comm unication. In addition, th e BINDER communic ation software APT-COM (option) perm its networking up to 30 chambers and connec ting them to a PC for controlling and programming, as wel l as recording and repr esenting temper ature and humidity data. F or further options, see chap. 20.6.

The chambers ar e equipped with brakes.

Temperature ranges:

• MKF without hum idity: -40 °C / 104 °F up to +180 ºC / 356 °F,

four castors . Both front castors can be easi ly locked via the attached

• MKF in climatic operation: + 10 °C / 50 °F up to +95 °C / 203 °F

• MKFT without humidity: -70 °C / -94 °F up to +180 ºC / 356 °F

• MKFT in climatic operation: + 10 °C / 50 °F up to +95 °C / 203 °F

• MKF / MKFT in climatic operation with optional compressed air dryer:

0 °C / 32 °F up to +95 °C / 203°F

Humidity ranges:

• MKF / MKFT: 10% up to 98% r.H.

• MKF / MKFT with optional compressed air dryer: 5 % r.H. up to 98% r.H.

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(A)

(F)

2.1 Chamber overview

(B) (C)

(D)

(E)

Figure 3: Alternating climate chamber MKF / MKFT

(A) Instrument panel (B) Door handle (C) Window (D) Door (E) Refrigeration machine (F) Access to fill the water can and to the humidity generation module

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2.2 Lateral control panel

(3)

(6)

(9a)

(9b)

(10a)

(11)

(13)

(4)

(5)

(7)

(8)

(10b)

(12)

(14)

(15)

Figure 4: Lateral control panel MKF / MKFT at the right side of the humidity module with options

(3) Main power switch ON/OFF (4) Humidity switch ON/OFF (5) Reset switch for over and under temperature safety device class 2 (option) (6) Key switch for keyboard locking (option) (7) Switch for water cooling (only with MKF / MKFT 115 and 240) (option) (8) Switch for compressed air dryer (option) (9) Temperature safety device class 2 for over and under temperature (option):

Entry displays for upper (9a) and lower (9b) temperature limit (10a) Ethernet interface for computer communication (10b) RS422 interface for computer communication (option) (11) 2 zero-voltage relay outputs via operation lines 2 and 3 (12) 2 zero-voltage relay outputs via operation lines 4 and 5 (13) Analog output temperature (option) (14) Analog output humidity (option) (15) Socket 230 V AC, max. 500 W

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2.3 Instrument panel

(1)

(2)

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

Figure 5: Triangle instrument panel

2.4 Rear power switch

(3)

(20)

Figure 6: Rear view of the chamber

(3) Main power switch (20) Rear power switch

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Remove the upholstered transport piece (L-type profile)

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

tion

3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery

After unpacking, p lease check the chamber and its o ptional accessories, if any, base d on the delivery receipt for completenes s and for transportation damage. I nform the carrier immediately if transportation damage has occurred.

The final tests of the manufactur er m a y have caused t rac es of the s helves on the i nner s urfaces. This has no impact on the function and performance of the chamber.

Please remove an y transportation protection de vices and adh esives in/on th e chamber and on th e doors and take out the operating manuals and accessory equipment.

from the lower door locking and keep it for possible later transportation.

Figure 7:

Door locking with transport piece (state of delivery)

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 handle, the door or the lower

housing.

∅ Do NOT lift the chamber by hand.

 Keep the chamber in upright position.  Lift the chamber from the pallet using technical devices (fork lifter). Set the fork lifter

only from the rear in the middle of the chamber. Make sure to place all the lateral supports of the chamber on the forks.

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

For disposal of the transport packing, see chap. 18.1. Note on second-hand units (Ex-Demo-Units) Second-hand units ar e chambers that have been used for a short time for tests or ex hibitions. 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 chamber door. Please remove the sticker before commissioning the chamber.

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3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and trans por ta tion

The front castors of the cham ber c an be block ed by b rak es. Please m ove the chambers with cas tors on ly when empty and on an even surface, otherwise the castors may be damaged. Mount the upholstered steel L-type profile at t he lo wer do or loc king. After operation p lease obs erve the guidelines for t emporarily decommissioning the chamber (chap. 18.2).

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 handle, the door or at the lower

housing.

 Do NOT lift the chamber by hand.  Transport the chamber only in its original packaging.  Secure the chamber with transport straps for transport.  Keep the chamber in upright position.  Place the chamber using technical devices (fork lifter) on the transport pallet. Set the

fork lifter only from the rear in the middle of the chamber. Make sure to place all the lateral supports of the chamber on the forks.

 Transport the chamber with the original transport pallet. Set the fork lifter ONLY to the

pallet. Without the pallet the chamber is in imminent danger of overturning.

You can order transport packing and pallets for transportation purposes from BINDER service.

Permissible ambient temperature range during transport:

• If the steam humidifying system has NOT been emptied: +3 °C / 37.4 °F to +60 °C / 140 °F.

• After BINDER Service has emptied the steam humidifying system: -10 °C / 14 °F to +60 °C / 140 °F.

With temperatures below +3 °C / 37.4°F, water must be completely removed from the humidifying 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 bef or e any transp ortat ion be l o w +3 °C / 37.4°F.

3.3 Storage

Intermediate storage of the chamber is possible in a closed and dr y room. Observe the guidelines for temporary decommissioning (chap. 18.2).

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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CAUTION

With temperatures below +3 °C / 37.4 °F, water must be complet ely removed from the humidifying system.

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 storage 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 appliance completely before shut-down:

• Set the humidity to 0 % r.H. or turn off humidity switch (4).

• Set the tem perature set point to 150 °C / 302 °F (Manual m ode). Let the chamber

operate for approx. 2-3 hours with closed door. Remove the access port plugs.

• Only then, shut do w n th e chamber at the main p o wer s witc h (3) an d c lose the tap of the water supply.

After drying the chamber for decommissioning, the humidity value will approximate ambient humidity.

When after storage in a co ld location you transfer the chamber to its warmer ins tallation site, condensation may form. Before s tart-up, wait at least two hour s until the chamber has att ained ambient temper ature and is completely dry and the oil in the compressors has warmed up.

In case of a prolonged temporal d ecommissioning: Leave the chamber door open or remove the ac cess port plugs.

3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions

Set up the chamber on a flat, even and non-flammable surface, free from vibration, and in a wellventilated, dry locatio n and align it using a spir it level. The site of installation m ust be capa ble of s upporting the chamber’s weight (s ee technical data, chap. 20.4). T he chambers are designed f or setting up inside a building (indoor use).

CAUTION

Danger of overheating. Damage to the chamber.

∅ Do NOT set up chambers in non-ventilated recesses.

 Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.

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• 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 temperature of +25 °C / 77°F to which the specified technical data relate. For other ambient conditions, deviations from the indicated data are possible.

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

When operating the cham ber at tem perature s et-po ints belo w am bient tem peratu re, hig h am bient hum idity may lead to condensation on the chamber.

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

A water tap (1 bar to 10 bar) is neces sary for the installation of the hum idification system. If no suitable house water connection is available, you can manually supply water by filling the water can (chap. 4.2).

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 sid e by side, m ainta in a m inimum distance of 250 m m /

9.84 in betwee n each chamber. Wall distances: r ear 300 mm / 11.81 in, sides 200 mm / 7.87 in. Spac ing

above the chamber of at least 200 mm / 7.87 in must also be maintained.

• With optiona l compressed air dryer: Wall distance r ear approx. 1 m / 3.28 ft so that it is possible to read the status display of the compressed air dryer on the chamber rear.

• Chambers with v oltage and freque ncy changer: rear w all distance of the a lternating clim ate chamber approx. 1 m / 3.28 ft to set up the voltage and frequency changer

CAUTION

Danger by stacking. Damage to the chambers.

∅ Do NOT place the alternating climate chambers on top of each other.

To completely separat e the chamber f rom the power supp ly, you mus t disconnect the power plug . Install the chamber in a way that the power plug is easily accessible and can be easily pulled in case of danger.

With an increased amount of dust in the ambient air, clean the cond enser fan several times a year. We recommend check ing the fan grid (behind the lef t maintenance access flap) every week. In case of v is ible dirt accumulation, disconnect the chamber and clean the fan grid by suction.

Avoid any conducti ve dust in the ambiance accor ding to th e chamber layout com plying with pollution degree 2 (IEC 61010-1).

The chamber must not be installed and operated in potentially explosive areas.

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 vicinity of the chamber.

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4. Installation and connecti ons

(18)

(17)

(20)

(21)

(22)

(16)

Figure 8: Rear view of the chamber with water connections and optional water cooling

(16) Power cable (17) Wastewater connection “OUT” with hose olive for hose ½“ (18) Freshwater connection “IN” with screw thread ¾’’ for hose ½“, with union nut (20) Rear power switch (21) Connection “OUT ” for cooling water ou tlet with s crew thread ¾ ’’ for hose ½“, with union nut (option

water cooling)

(22) Connection “IN” for cooling water inlet with screw thread ¾’’ for hose ½“, with union nut (option

water cooling)

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4.1 Wastewater connection for humidifying system

Fasten the wastewater h ose to th e waste water c onnec tion “OU T” (17) ( Figure 8) on the rear of the chamber (olive ∅ 14 mm). Observe the following points:

• You can use a part of the supplied tap water hose as a drainage hose. In case another hose is us ed , it has to be permanently resistant against at least 95 °C / 203 °F.

• Mount the waste water hose with a m axim um pos itive inclinat ion of 1 m and a m ax im um total length of 3 m.

• Protect both ends of the drainage hose with two of the four supplied hose clamps.

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

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

4.2 Freshwater supply for humidifying system

Connect the wastewater pipe before connecting the chamber to a freshwater pipe or filling the water can.

You can supply the chamber with freshwater via a wat er pipe or b y manua ll y filling the int ernal water can. It is not necessary to switch between both poss ibilit ies . When connecting to a wat er pip e, th e wa ter c an is automatically filled.

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 alr ead y existin g at the c ustom er's s ite. Con duct iv ity from 1 µS /cm up to a max im um of 20 µS/c m . (Water, which is in equilibrium with the CO and has a conductivity below 1 µS/cm (ultrapure water), may cause acid corrosion due to its low pH.)

• Water treated by the optional water treatment system BINDER Pure Aqua Service (disposable system). A reusable measuring equipment to assess the water quality is included (chap. 16.6).

in the air,

BINDER GmbH is NOT responsible for the water quality at the user’s site. Any problems and malfunctions that might arise following use of water of deviating quality is

excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH. The warranty becomes void in the event of use of water of deviating quality.

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the rear of

4.2.1 Automatic fresh water supply for humidifying system via water pipe

An enclosure inside the chamber contains the conn ection kit for water suppl y and wastewater. I nstall the water supply connect ion using either the e nclosed water hos e or another pressur e-resistant one. T o accomplish this, remove the c over of the fres hwater c onnection “ IN” (18) (Figure 8) 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 c onnection for leaks. W ater supply is automaticall y effected via the freshwater c onnection “IN” (18).

As the chamber 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 shall be provided with a shut-off slide or water-tap.

• For the water sup ply, fix the delivered adapter with hose olive on the thread at

the chamber.

• Protect the water supply at one side with the supplied hose clamp.

4.2.2 Manual fresh water supply for humidifying system via internal freshwater can

If no house water connec tion with s uitab le water is av ailable, you ca n m anua lly s upply wat er b y fi lling th e freshwater can (total volume: 19 liters / 0.67 cu.ft. up to the maximum level mark), which is located behind the right door of the humidity generation module.

The cover of the water inl et va lve must be screwed on the fres hwater c on nection “IN” (18). Open the do or (F) (Figure 3) to access the filler neck of one of the water can. You cannot totally tak e out the water can because of its fix c onnec t io ns . Fil l t he water ca n o nly up to ¾, up to the m axim um level mark. When filling it too much with the chamber turn ed on, the alarm message “ controller (chap. 13.1). Manually suck off the wat er, or operate the chamber with high temperature and humidity values until the ex cess water is consum ed. W hen filling it too muc h with the cham ber turned of f, water can escape from the chamber. Thus, ensure not to f ill the can by more than the maximum level mark.

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

WATER LEVEL TOO HIGH” is displayed on the

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(19)

4.2.3 Water circle: lever for condensate recycling (option)

Figure 9: Lever for condensate recycling (open position)

next to the freshwater can behind the maintenance access door

The lever (19) for c ondensate rec ycling is located behind the m aintenanc e access door next to t he freshwater can.

• Open lever (ver tica l position): the condensate f r om the interi or is c onducted to the freshwater can. Use only with clean interior!

• Closed lever (horizontal position): the condensate is conducted to the wast e water connection. Use this position in case of soiling / contamination of the interior.

CAUTION

Soiling of the vapor humidification system. Damage to the chamber.

 Conduct the condensate to the wastewater connection in case of soiling / contamina-

tion of the interior (horizontal lever position).

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4.3 Connection of cooling water outlet for water cooling (option)

An enclosure inside the chamber contains the connection kit for the cooling water inlet and outlet.

• Fasten the coo ling hose to the connection “O UT” (21) (Figure 8) on the rear of the chamber (screw thread ¾’’).

• You can use a part of the supplied tap water hose as a drainage hose. In case another hose is us e d , it has to be permanently resistant against max. 50 °C / 122 °F.

• Protect both ends of the drainage hose with two of the f our supplied hose clamps. Befor e turning on the chamber, check the connection for leaks.

4.4 Connection of cooling water inlet for water cooling (option)

Connect the cooling wat er outl et before connecting the cooling water inlet.

Type of suitable water quality:

• Water intake temperature: max. 10 °C / 50 °F.

• pH value 4-7

• connection pressure: 4 to 10 bar

BINDER GmbH is NOT responsible for the water quality at the user’s site. Any problems and malfunctions that might arise following use of water of deviating quality is

excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH. The warranty becomes void in the event of use of water of deviating quality.

An enclosure inside the chamber contains the connection kit for the cooling water inlet and outlet.

• Fasten the cooling water hos e to t he c o nnec t ion “I N” ( 22) (Figure 8) on the re ar o f the chamber (screw thread ¾’’).

• Install the water supply connec tion using eit her the en closed water hose or anoth er press ure-resistant one. To acc om plish this, re move the cover of the freshwater conn ec tio n “ IN” (22) ( Figure 8) on the rear of the chamber.

• Protect both ends of the hose with t wo of the four suppli ed hose clam ps. Before turnin g on the chamber, check the connection for leaks.

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4.5 Connection kit for connecting the chamber’s freshwater connection to a

water pipe

A safety kit against f looding c aused by bur st water h oses is enclosed with the chamber. It consists of the following:

• Hose burst protection device

• Hose nozzle 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 approx. 18 l / min. occurs, e.g. c aused by a burst water h ose, a valve automatically cuts off the water supply, which can be heard as a clic king noise. The water supply now remains shut until it is manually released.

Assembly:

Screw the hose burst protec tion device onto a water tap with a G¾ inch right turning thread connec tion. The connection is self -sealing. Establish the connecti on between the safety kit and the cham ber with a part of the supplied hose. Protect both ends of the hose by the supplied hose clamps.

We recommend connectin g t he hose as th e las t s te p in order to a void twisting the hose while scre wing o n the safety kit.

Open the water tap slowly in order to avoid actuating the hose burst protection device.

Figure 10: Assembly of the connection kit

Release of the reflux protection device:

In case the burst protection device has interru pted the water supp ly, firs t find the r eason and r em ove it as necessary. Close the wate r tap. Release the valve by a half lef t-turn of the upper knurled part. You can hear the release of the valve as a c lick ing noise. T ighten the burs t prot ection de vice agai nst the water tap by a right turn. Open the water tap slowly afterwards.

Maintenance of the assembly of the hose burst protection device:

Calcification can im pair valve function. We recommend an a nnual inspection by a skilled plum ber. The plumber should rem ove the safety kit to check the valve b y hand for proper function and calc ification or blockage.

CAUTION

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 unit.

Check: Quickl y open the water tap while there is n o chamber connected – the valve should cut off the water flux without any delay.

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4.6 Safety kit: Hose burst protection device with reflux protection device for

the chamber’s freshwater connection (available via BINDER INDIVIDUAL customized solutions)

A safety kit with a reflux protec tion device is available for protecti on of the dri nking water system against flooding caused by burst water hoses.

Protection principles:

Whenever a strong water flow of approx. 18 l / min. occurs, e.g. cause d by a burst water hose, a valve automatically cuts off the water supply, which can be heard as a clic king noise. The water supply now remains shut until it is manually released.

A possible endang erin g of the dr inking water system d epen ds o n t he r is k potential of the chargi ng material. Under unfavorable conditions (e.g. decreasing pressure inside the tap water system), drained off charging material coul d be suck ed out of the cham ber via the steam generator i nto the tap water system and therefore contaminate the drinking water . The safety kit with a reflux protection device pro vi des s ecurity in case of short-term utilization of s ubstances with low risk potential. W hen using substanc es bearing a higher risk potent ial, install a pip e disconnector to assure absolute protection. It is the user’s respons ibility to prevent (acc ording to national standards) an y reflux of contaminated water f rom 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 as sembly of the hose burst p rotection and ref lux protection de vices onto a water

tap with a G¾ inch right tu rning thread connec tion. The connect ion is self-seal ing. Establish the co nnection between the safety kit and the c hamber with a part of the supplied hose. Protect both ends of the hose with the supplied hose clamps.

We recommend connectin g the hose as the last step in order to avoid twisting it while s crewing on the safety kit.

Open the water tap slowly in order to avoid actuating the hose burst pr otec ti on de vice.

Figure 11: Assembly of the safety kit: hose burst protection and reflux protection devices (option)

Release of the reflux protection device:

In case the hose burst prot ection device interru pts the water supp ly, firs t find th e reason an d rem ove it as necessary. Close the wate r tap. Release the valve by a half lef t-turn of the upper knurled part. You can hear the release of the valve as a c lick ing noise. T ighten the burs t prot ection de vice agai nst 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 the two valves by hand for proper function and calcification or blockage.

CAUTION

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 unit.

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(a)

(b)

(a)

(b)

Check: Quickl y open the water tap while there is n o chamber connected – the valve should cut off the water flux without any delay.

4.7 Installation of the voltage and fre quency changer

(chambers with voltage and frequenc y changer )

The voltage and frequency changer is supplied packed separately together with the chamber.

CAUTION

Sliding or tilting of the voltage an d fre q u ency changer. Damage to the voltage and frequency changer. Risk of injury by lifting heavy loads.

∅ Do NOT lift the voltage and frequency changer by hand.

 Lift the voltage and frequency changer from the pallet using technical devices (for k

lifter). Set the fork lifter only from the rear in the middle of the chamber.

 Alternatively, the voltage and frequency changer can also be lifted at the eyelets on

the top by means of a lift truck

(a) Eyelets for lifting with a lift truck (b) Positions for a forklift

Figure 12: Positioning of aids for lifting the voltage and frequency changer

For the installation of the voltage and frequenc y changer behind the chamber, pr ovide a rear wall distance of the chamber of approx. 1 m / 3.3 ft.

If possible, fix the volta ge a nd f requenc y changer at the chamber . For this purpose, an Allen k e y size 4 is required. Connect t he slots at the e nd of the chassis with two M6 scr ews to the threads provided below on the rear panel of the chamber (see Figure 13).

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MKF 115

MKF 240

16 Amp

3 x internal

MKF 720

MKFT 720

25 Amp

CAUTION

Danger of overheating. Damage to the voltage and frequency changer.

∅ Do NOT install the voltage and frequency changer in unventilated recesses.

 Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.

The voltage and frequenc y changer is equipped with four castors. The r ear castors can be easily lock ed via the attached brakes

4.8 Electrical connection

4.8.1 Information on connecting the alternating climate chamber

The chambers are suppli ed r ead y for c onnection. They come with a fixed p o wer c onnec t ion ca bl e of 2700 mm / 8.9 ft in length and are equipped with3 internal overload releases against excess-current.

Model Power plug

MKFT 115

MKFT 240 CEE plug 5-poles, 16 Amp 400 V at 50 Hz 3 N~

• The domes tic socket must also prov ide a protective conduct or. Make sure that the connection of the protective conductor of the domes tic installatio ns to th e cham ber ’s protective co nductor meets the latest technology. The protective conductors of the socket and plug must be compatible!

• Prior to con nect ion and s tar t-up, chec k the po wer su ppl y voltag e. Com par e the v alues to the s pecif ied data located on the chamber’s type plate (left chamber side, bottom right-hand, 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

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

CEE plug 5-poles, 16 Amp

CEE plug 5-poles, 32 Amp

Nominal voltage ± 10% at the

indicated power frequency

400 V at 50 Hz

Current

type

3 N~

Chamber

fuse

16 Amp

3 x internal

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.

5. Start up

After connecting the supply lines (chap. 4), you can start up the chamber.

• Turn on the rear power switch (20) at least one hour before operating the chamber.

• Turn on the chamber by the main power switch (3) in the lateral control panel.

• Open the water-tap for supply. Alternatively, fill the freshwater can (chap. 4).

• Turn on the humidifying and dehumidifying system with switch (4) (humidity switch ON/OFF).

After the first turn ing on of the hum idity or after an interruption of the po wer supply the re lative humidit y will increase after a de lay of approx. 20 m inutes. During this period, the r elative humidity can dr op considerably.

The refrigerating and dehu m idification f unctions are a vaila ble onl y one hour af ter turning o n the rear po wer switch (20). This is in dicated by the notific ation “1H PREHEAT PHASE” i n the control ler displa y (chap.

13.1). After 1 minute the m essage “WATER TANK EMPTY” appears on the c ontroller display. You can

reset this message only after the 1-hour prehe ati ng ph ase. Warming chambers may release odors in t he first few da ys after comm issioning. T his is not a quality de-

fect. To reduce odors quickl y we recommend heating up the chamber to its nom inal temperature for one day and in a well-ventilated location.

5.1 Function overview of display program controlle r MB1

EXIT button (to exit a menu point)

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AUTOMATIC button (to start a previously entered program)

ENTER button (to confirm a selection)

Navigation buttons (functions are assigned by the menu) Switch for interior chamber light (2)

Figure 15: Temperature and humidity program controller MB1

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CONFIG

VIEW->

PGM

TEMP

40.0

36.8

°C

HUMID

65.0

58.6

%rH

HAND

The 2-channel program controller MB1 controls the following values inside the chamber:

• Channel 1: Temperature in °C. Range without humidity: -40 °C / -40°F up to 180 °C / 356°F,

in climatic operation: +10 °C / 50°F up to +95 °C / 203°F.

• Channel 2: Relative humidity in % r.H. Range 10 % r.H. to 98 % r.H.

You can enter the desired set point values in Ma nual Mode or Pro gram Mode (c hap. 5.2) on the display controller. For the control range of temperature and relative humidity, see chap. 14.

Set point values Actual values

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

5.2 Operating modes

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

Idle Mode

The controller is not functional, i.e., there is no heating or refrigeration and no humidification. The fan is off.

Manual Mode (Fixed value operation)

The controller operates as a fixed-point control, i.e., set-points for temperature and humidity can be defined, which are then maintained (chap. 8).

(HAND) Program Mode (AUTO)

An entered temperature and humidity program is run (chap. 9).

The 2-channel program controller MB1 permits programming temperature and humidity cycles. The controller off ers 25 program memory positio ns with 100 pr ogram s ections eac h. The total num ber of

program sections of all programs is limited to 500. Programming can be done directly through the keypad of the contro ller or graphically through the sof t-

ware APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option, chap. 16.1) specially developed by BINDER.

5.3 Behavior after power failure

After power returns, t he chamber continues to functio n in the or iginal op erating m ode it was in previous ly before an actual power failure had occurred. In Manual Mode (HAND), t he controller regulates temperature and humidity to the last entered set-po ints, while in Progr am Mode (AUTO) it regulates temper ature and humidity to their set -points that were re ache d dur ing t he progr am operation . T he po wer failur e is noted in the event list (chap. 6.2) however, no error mes sage is displa yed indicating that a power f ailure has taken place.

5.4 Behavior when opening the door

When you open the door, temperature control (heating and refrigeration) immediately stops (the compressor continues run ning f or 5 m inutes without c ooli ng). Humidification and dehu m idification are of f. The fan is off.

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5.5 Turning on the chamber

Turn on the rear power switch (20) at least one hour before operating the chamber. Set the main power switch (3) in position I. The pilot lamp shows the chamber is ready for operation.

Observe a delay time of approx. 30s between turning Off and again On the main power switch (3). Otherwise an initialization problem might occur (display showing e.g. “–1999”).

The refrigerating and dehu m idification f unctions are a vaila ble onl y one hour af ter turning o n the rear po wer switch (preheating phase). This is indicated by the notification “1H PREHEAT PHASE” on the controller display. After 1 minute the message “W ATER TANK EM PTY” appears on th e controller display. You c an reset this message only after the 1-hour preheating phase.

Note that the cham ber is i n stand-b y mode when t he m ain power s witch is in pos ition I and t he contr oller display is dark. Turn on the chamber by pressing any button. W hen turned on, the chamber f unctions in the operating mode enter e d bef or e turning off. In Manual Mode (H AN D) , the c o nt rol ler re gu lates t emperature and humidit y to the last entered set-poi nts, and in Program Mode (AUTO) it regulates tem perature and humidity to their set-points reached during previous program operation.

Structure of toggling between Idle Mode / Manual Mode / Program Mode:

Menu Program start

Program Mode (AUTO)

For control reasons the refrigeration machine starts with a delay time. The refrigeration machine also turns off with a 5 minutes delay. This explains why the compressor may remain operating also during positive temperature jumps.

Idle Mode

HAND

Manual Mode (HAND)

EXIT

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User Level

Date and time

Summer time

Language

Temperature unit

Buzzer

Safety controller

User-code No.

English

°C 1 Active

Sollwert Art

Offset

Language

English

User-settings

Instrument data

Contrast

Displ. Power down

Contin. operat i o n

User Level

Safety control. Act + 36.8°C

Safety control. Set. 38.5

°C

User-Settings

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Configuration 2

Configuration 1

Parameters

Choose variation

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Configuration 2

Parameters

Choose variation

Configuration 1

User-Settings

CONFIG

4 X

6. Controller MB1 settings

6.1 Selection of the menu language

The display program controller MB1 c ontrols the tem perature and hum idity inside the ch amber. T he controller communicates by a menu guide using real words in German, English and French.

The selection of the desired menu language is located in the sub-menu “User-Level” of the “UserSettings” menu. Select menu point “Language“.

User level code no. 1 (factory setting)

The row of buttons below the dis p lay is context-sensitive. The insc ripti on ab o ve th e butto ns on the d isplay defines the button’s function.

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

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(Idle Mode or Manual Mode or

VIEW ->

point values (X).

CONTACT PAGE

NORMAL DISPLAY Idle Mode

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CONFIG

VIEW->

PGM

TEMP

0.0

26.8

°C

HUMID

0.0

58.6

%rH

HAND

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CONFIG

VIEW->

PGM

X - TEMP

26.8

°C

X - HUMID

58.6

%rH

HAND

No heating or refrigeratio n, no hum idificati on or dehum idificat ion. T he ac tual value s (X) approx im ate ambi-

NORMAL DISPLAY Manual Mode

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CONFIG

VIEW->

PGM

TEMP

40.0

36.8

°C

HUMID

65.0

58.6

%rH

HAND

according to the previous entered set-points (W).

NORMAL DISPLAY Program Mode

W X

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PROGRAM 01/SEC1 00:09:59

CONFIG

HAND VIEW->

PGM

TEMP

40.0

36.8

°C

HUMID

65.0

58.6

%rH

AUTO

A temperature and humidity program entered before via a program table is run.

EVENT LIST

CHART RECORDER FUNCTION

corresponds to a supervision period of 2.5 days.

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10:45:00

+23.9 °C

+22.6 % rH

11:05:00

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Service Hotline

International: +49 7462 205 555

USA Toll Free: +1 866 885 9794

or +1 631 224 4340

: +7 495 988 1517

РоссияиСНГ

service@binder-world.com

www.binder-world.com

CONFIG

VIEW-> VIEW->

Best conditions for your success

6.2 Function overview program c ontrol ler MB1

The main operation level contains the following different displays:

• Normal display Program Mode)

• Event List

• Chart recorder function

• Contact page

Toggle between the displays by pressing button

The NORMAL D I S P LAY enables comparis on of the current temperature and humidity (W) to the set-

BINDER Service contact display.

ent temperature and humidity. The fan is off.

Temperature and hum idity values are maintained

Overview over the last 16 events or error occurrences of the unit.

Graphical display of the current temperature and humidity values and review of the previous measurements on a historical displa y. A memory interval of 5s

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User-settings

Instrument data

Contrast

Displ. Power down

Contin. operation

User Level

Safety control. Act + 100.8 °C

Safety control. Set. + 110.0 °C

6.3 Menu settings in the “User-settings” menu

Instrument data

• Instrument Name Enter an individual name of the chamber.

• Address Enter a controller address (1 to 30) for operation with the communication software APT-COM™.

All other entries are relevant only for service purposes.

Contrast:

No function.

Displ. power down

• Switch off event Do not change the entry “Wait. Period”.

• Waiting period You can enter a delay time after which th e display, following manual acti vation, will automaticall y be

turned off again, on c ondition that t he moment is outs ide the operat ion time defined in menu ”Contin. operation”.

Contin. operation Enter an operation tim e to determ ine the per iod of displa y activ it y. Outside t he def ined peri od, the display

is automatically turned of f. Pressing down any key will reac tivate the display. After the time s et in menu “Displ. power down“, the dis play will turn off again as far as the actua l time is not within the operation tim e fixed in menu “Cont. operation“.

User Level Toggle here to the displa y menu “User Level” (c hap. 6.4) by enter ing a passwor d. Factory default s etting

for this password is +00001. You can change the password (“user code”) in the “User Level” menu.

Safety control.Set

The setting of the toleranc e lim it of the saf ety controller (c hap. 12.2) is disp layed. You c annot c hang e it in this view.

Safety control.Act

The measuring result of the safety controller is displayed. The safety controller compares the value measured by a second independent temperature sensor to the entered tolerance limit.

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User Level Date and time

Summer time Language Temperature unit

Buzzer Safety controller

User-code No.

English

°C

Active

6.4 Menu settings in the “User Level” menu

Date and time

Enter the actual date and ti me to pr ovide the proper m easurem ent records . Data is displa yed in the char t recorder function (chap. 7) of the controller and will remain stored in case of a power failure.

Summer time

Time is set one hour in advance during the summer time period. Setting the summer time switch:

• Off: No change to summer time occurs

• User timed: Beginning and end of summer time can be set individually

• Automatic: The summer time arrangement for central Europe is enabled (summer time from last

Sunday of March until last Sunday of October)

Language

Select the menu language as German, English, or French (chap. 6.1).

Temperature unit

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

Buzzer

Audible alarm buzzer

• Inactive: No audible alarm will sound if an alarm event happens (chap. 13).

• Active: An audible alarm will sound in case of an alarm event (chap. 13).

Safety controller

Enter a safety controll er tolerance limit to prevent tem perature from exceeding this setting. For settin g, see chap. 12.2.

User-Code No.

Change the password (“us er code”) needed to acces s the menu “User settings”. Fac tory default setting +00001.

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

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Normal display of the chart recorder function:

Top left: The actual date and time are displayed.

Activation of the optio nal over- or under temperatur e safety device (chap. 12.3) is dis played on the right

History display with cursor:

Select button

= History. A pink line appears on

History - zoom function:

: Zoom and zoom

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+22.6

% rH

11:32:20 15.12.13

10:45:00

+23.9 °C

+22.6

% rH

11:05:00

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10:45:00

+23.9 °C

CONFIG

VIEW->

+22.6 % rH

11:05:00

7. Graphic representation of the historical measurement (chart

recorder function)

The representation of data im itates a char t r ecorder a nd al lows rec al ling an y set o f m eas ured data of an y point of time taken from the recorded period.

Below: The current values of temperature [ °C] and humidity [% r.H.] are numerically and graphically displayed.

Scaling: MKF: Temperature: -50 °C / -58°F to +200 °C / 392°F MKFT: Temperature: -100 °C / -148°F to +200 °C / 392°F.

Humidity: 0% r.H. to 100% r.H. Button

permits toggling between different repre-

sentations. Depending on the s elected kind of representatio n, button

might not have been visible until this procedure.

side of the display as an enlarged blue line. The active bedew protection is displayed on the right side of the display as an enlarged green line.

the display marking as a c ursor the selected m om ent. You can now recall the recorded data of any defined moment.

Top left: Date and tim e of the se lected cursor position are displayed.

Below: The correspon ding temperature and humidity values of this instance are numerically and graphically displayed.

Scroll the cursor position using the arrow buttons. Single arrow buttons: fine-tuning. Double arrow buttons: page-up and page-down.

Switch to the zoom display by pressing butt on

Magnifier buttons back (i.e., shorten or extend the displayed period).

Toggle back to the f ormer representation disp lay using

this button

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Now you can access any moment that you would like to

STA R T

History display at the selected point of time:

Storage rate

Storage duration

(hours)

(days)

5 sec

2.5

10 sec

120

1 min

720

5 min

3600

150

10 min

7200

300

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20:00:00

+22.7 °C

+28.4 % rH

21:00:00

19:00:00

Cursor position

Date

Time

Grenzwert

Offset

Date

10.01.02

Offset

Date

30.11.13

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STAR

Cursor

Date 15.12.13

Time 11:34:27

11:34:27 15.12.13

You can also directly enter any cursor position as a numerical input. History representation: Toggling to any defined moment:

Press button . The window “Cur sor position” opens to enter date and time.

Select date or tim e with the arro w butt ons and conf irm with ENTER.

recall. Enter date and tim e with the ar row butt ons and confirm with ENTER.

Press button

Top left: Date and tim e of the selected cursor pos ition are displayed.

Below: The corresponding temperature and humidity values of this moment are numerically and graphically displayed.

The available presentatio n depends on the pre-s elected storage rate. This means the higher the stora ge rate, the more precisely but shorter the data representation will be, see table below:

Setting the storage rate clears the measured-value memory. Danger of information loss.

 Change the storage rate ONLY if the previously registered data is no longer needed.

The cursor line marks the corresponding moment.

CAUTION

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Configuration 1

Diagram view

Feed view

Event tracks

Datalogging

Interface

Analog view

Time/div

Sollwert Art

Storage rate

EXIT

Datalogging

Normal operation

Event operation

Timed operation

Normal operation

Store status

Store value

Storage rate

Actual val.

60s

CONFIG

User-Settings

Configuration 2

Configuration 1

Parameters

Choose variation

Parameters

Choose variation

2 X 3 X

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2 X

User-Settings

Configuration 2

Configuration 1

Grenzwert

Offset

User-Code ?

+00001

1 X

7.1 Setting the storage rate

Enter the storage rate with the arrow keys and confirm by pressing “ENTER”.

To leave this menu pr es s the “ EX IT ” button s ev eral times.

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Arrow buttons to select the operation (Operation line 1 = bedew protection)

Arrow buttons to

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HAND

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Operating contacts

DRY

Contact 2

Contact 3

Contact 4

Contact 5

Contact

Contact 7

Contact 8

Off

Aus

Off

HAND

DRY

Off

Hand-Mode

TEMP

Oper

+40.0 °C

+80.0 %

TEMP

+0060.0

°C

HUMID

+65.0 %r.H.

EXIT

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HAND

Hand-Mode

TEMP

Steuerkontakte

+29.3 °C

+80.0 %

Hand-Mode

TEMP

Operating contacts

+40.0 °C

PGM

CONFIG

VIEW->

EXIT

HUMID

+65.0 %r.H.

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CONFIG

VIEW->

PGM

TEMP

0.0

26.8

°C

HUMID

0.0

58.6

%rH

HAND

8. Manual Mode

In Manual Mode (HAND) you can enter a temperatur e set-point, a humidit y set-point, and the switch ingstate of up to 8 operation lines. O peration line 1 can be used to c ontrol the bedew protec tion (chap. 10). Operation lines 2 to 5 serve to switch an y device connec ted to the zero-voltage relay outp uts (DIN soc kets (11) and (12), chap . 11). Operation line 8 re leas es the com pres sed air dr yer (opti on, c hap. 16.7). The other operation lines are non-functional. All set tings remain valid in Ma nual Mode (HAND) until the next manual change, if th e chamber had b een turned off or in case of toggli ng to Idl e Mode or Program Mode (AUTO).

8.1 Set-point entry

Idle Mode

No heating or refrigerating function, no humidification.

The fan is off.

Toggling to Manual Mode

Change of page

Toggling between temperature set-point, humidity set-point, and operation lines.

lines

Unlock the keyboard locking (option, chap. 16.5) via the key switch to enter the set-point.

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Button to move the decimal point

enter the value

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Ranges:

Temperature

MKF

Temperature

MKFT

Humidity

Setting range (range -50 °C up to -40 °C not provided for operation)

Control range without humidity Control range in climatic operation Control range in climatic operation, with

optional compressed air dryer Setting range (range -80 °C up to -70 °C

not provided for operation) Control range without humidity Control range in climatic operation Control range in climatic operation, with

optional compressed air dryer

-50 °C / -58°F up to 180 °C / 356°F

- 40ºC / -40°F to + 180ºC / 356°F + 10 °C / 50°F up to +95 °C / 203°F

0 °C / 32 °F up to +95 °C / 203°F

-80 °C / -112 °F up to 180 °C / 356°F

-70 ºC / -94 °F up to 180 °C / 356°F + 10 °C / 50°F up to +95 °C / 203°F

0 °C / 32 °F up to +95 °C / 203°F

Setting range 0 % r.H. up to 100 % r.H. Control range 10 % r.H. up to 98 % r.H. Control range with optional compressed

air dryer

5 % r.H. up to 98% r.H.

For possible combinations of temperature and humidity values without condensation, see temperature / humidity diagram in chap. 14. Outside the indicated control range for temperature and humidity the humidity system is automatically turned off. The entry of the humidity set-point 0 % r.H. permits completely turning off humidity in defined program section and thus attaining faster temperature changes.

For the control range of tem peratur e and relativ e humidit y, see the tem per ature / hum idity diagr am (chap.

14).

With set-point type “Limit”, adapt the safety controller (chap. 12.2) always when you changed the temperature set-point. Set the safety controller set-point by approx. 10 °C above the controller temperature set-point.

We recommend keyboard locking (option, chap. 16.5.) during operation.

In case of the optional temperature safety device (chap. 12.3), check and, if necessary, adjust the temperature limits entered there.

In Manual Mode, no progr am c an be started. Set -point s can be ent ered for tem perature an d for hum idity. The actual values equilibrate to these set-points.

When pushing the EX IT button in Manua l Mode, the contr oller changes to Idle Mode. The set -points entered in Manual Mode remain saved.

When incidentally pressing the EX IT button duri ng Man ual Mod e operat io n, the co ntr oller will change to Idle Mode and thus will not adjust any longer to the program set-points.

We recommend keyboard locking (option, chap. 16.5.) during operation.

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

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

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PROGRAM 01/SEC1 00:09:59

CONFIG

HAND VIEW->

PGM

TEMP

40.0

36.8

°C

HUMID

65.0

58.6

%rH

AUTO

DEL PGM

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Prog select Fr. Abs. 372

Prog 1 PROG 01 Prog 2 Prog 3 Prog 4 Prog 5 Prog 6 Prog 7 Prog 8 Prog 9 Prog10 Prog11 Prog12 Prog13 Prog14 Prog15 Prog16

8.2 Performance after power failure in Manual Mode

In Manual Mode (HAND ), all functions return exactly to the same s tatus the chamber had bef ore power failure. The set-points are immediately resumed, the switching states of the operation lines are conserved. No error message indicating that a po wer f ailure has taken place is displayed. However, the power failure will appear in the event list.

9. Program operation

The 2-channel program controller MB1 permits programming tem perature and humidity cycles. It offers 25 program mem ory positions with 100 program sections each. The to tal cumulative n umber of program sections is limited to 500. It is not possible to link several programs.

For each program section you can enter a t emperature set-point, a humidity set-point, and the switching state of up to 8 operation lines. O perating line 1 can be used to c ontrol the bedew protec tion (chap. 10). Operation lines 2 to 5 serve to switch an y device connec ted to the zero-voltage relay outp uts (DIN soc kets (11) and (12), chap . 11). Operation line 8 re leas es the c om press ed air dryer (option, chap . 16.7). The other operation lines are non-functional.

Programming is possible directly by the keypad of the controller or graphically by the software APTCOM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option, chap. 16.1) specially developed by BINDER.

9.1 Menu-based program entry

Display showing the initial normal display in Idle Mode

Press the “PGM” button. The window program selection appears

PROG 02  PROG 03  PROG 04  PROG 05  PROG 06  PROG 07  PROG 08  PROG 09 

PROG 10  PROG 11  PROG 12  PROG 13  PROG 14  PROG 15  PROG 16 

Select a program via the arrow keys and confirm by pressing ENTER



The following display serves to select a subroutine: TP-Program 1 Entry of the temperature values and the switching states of operation lines

TP-Program 2 Entry of the humidity values

TP-Program 3 no function

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Temperature at the beginning

Program No.

Subprogram TP-Program No. 1

Total number of program

Operation lines (1= bedew protection)

Duration of program

Number of start section in case

Number of repeats in case of

ZP-Abschnitt Abs. Nr. 5

insert

delete

new

New lines are added below in the table

insert

New lines are added above a previously selected line

delete

Individual lines that have been selected previously are deleted

nding line via the

PGM

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PGM

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Prog. Select.

Prog 1 PROG 01

Prog 2 PROG 02

Prog 3 PROG 03

Prog 4 PROG 04

Prog 5 PROG 05

Prog 1 PROG 01

TP- Program 2

TP- Program 3

TP- Program 1

9.2 Entering the temperature values and the switching states of the operation

lines

Select the first subroutine “TP-Program 1” and confirm with ENTER. A program table will appear, which is initia lly em pty until you enter the tem per ature val ues. You c an now

enter the temperature program.

of the program section

Fan speed in % (no function)

sections

Parameter set (preselected) Tolerance band limits tem-

perature (maxim um and minimum temperature)

section

of repeat cycles

repeat cycles You can enter Program sections into this program table. Press the “PGM” button. A n inquiry display appears allowing you to ent er or delete individual program

sections:

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

Create as many lines, i.e. program sections, as desired. As a next step, you can enter values into these lines. It is possible to add supplementary lines later or to delete individual lines at any time.

To enter values, select the c orrespo arrow keys.

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Press the ENTER button. The program editor appears.

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Program editor Abs.Nr. 6

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Setpoint 1 +100.0 FAN

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

Setpoint 1

Temperature at the start of the program section

FAN

Fan speed in % (no function)

Operating contacts

Operation lines ON/OFF (chap. 10, 11, and 16.7)

Time

Duration of the program section

Repeat Section

No. of start section in case of repeat cycles

Repeat Number

No. of repeats in case of repeat cycles

Tol.-band min.

Temperature limits (maximum / minimum temperature) Tol.-band max.

Parameter set

Pre-selected value (Do NOT change!)

Enter the individual values of the select ed progr am section.

(In case of exceeding: temporary prog ra m stop)

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

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

With set-point type “Limit”, the user shall adapt the safety controller (chap. 12.2) to the highest temperature set-point value of the program actually used. Check the safety controller for each temperature program and change it if necessary. Set the safety controller set-point by approx. 10 °C above the highest temperature set-point of the program.

In case of the optional over-/under temperature safety device (chap. 12.3), check also the temperature limits entered there, and adjust them if necessary.

Performance after completing the program:

The controller changes to Idle Mode. Hea ting, refrigeratio n, and humidific ation are inacti ve; the chamber approximates ambient temperature.

The fan is off. The switching states of the operation lines are OFF.

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Prog. Select.

Prog 1 PROG 01

Prog 2 PROG 02

Prog 3 PROG 03

Prog 4 PROG 04

Prog 5 PROG 05

Prog 6 PROG 06

Prog 7 PROG 07

Prog 8 PROG 08

Prog 9 PROG 09

Prog 10 PROG 10

Prog 11 PROG 11

Prog 1 PROG 01

TP- Program 2

TP- Program 3

TP- Program 1

Humidity at the beginning of

Program No.

Subprogram TP-Program No. 2

Total number of program

ty (maximum and minimum Operation lines (no function)

Duration of program

Number of start section in case

Number of repeats in case of

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9.3 Entering the humidity values

Select the second su broutine “TP-Progr am 2” and conf irm by pressing ENTER. A pro gram table will appear, which is initially empty until you enter the humidity values. You can now enter the humidity program.

the program section

Fan speed in % (no function)

sections

Parameter set (preselected)

Tolerance band lim its humidi-

humidity)

section

of repeat cycles

repeat cycles

Further proceeding is equivalent to the temperature value entry described in chap. 9.2.

The entry of a humidity set-point 0 % r.H. permits completely turning off humidity in defined program sections and thus attaining faster temperature changes.

Time course of the subroutines

When starting the overa ll program , both subroutines (T P-Program 1 and T P-Program 2) run off synchronously. They should be of the same duration because each of the subroutines becomes inactive after runoff (i.e., no heating or ref rigerat ion, s witchi ng sta tes of the o peratio n lin es OFF , and the fan is of f af ter ZP 1 is completed, no hum idification after ZP 2 is com pleted). When the complete program is finished, the controller changes to Idle Mode. Temperature and humidity proceed towards ambient values.

Performance after completing the program:

The controller changes to Idle Mode. Heating, refr igeration, and hum idification ar e inactive; the cham ber approximates ambient temperature.

The fan is off. The switching states of the operation lines are OFF.

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

Set-points alwa ys refer to the start of a program section, i.e., at the beginni ng of each program sec tion the entered set-point is tar g eted. D uri ng program section operation, the temperature or humidity gradually passes to the set-point entered for the next program section.

By appropriate plan ni ng of the pr ogram section timing, you ca n ent er al l kinds of temperatur e an d humidity transitions.

• Gradual temperature / humidity changes “set-point ramp”

The set-point changes its value graduall y w hile proceeding f rom one program s ection to the next one during the programm ed section length. The actual te mperature or humidit y value (X) follows the co ntinually moving set-point (W) at any time.

• Program sections with constant temperature / humidity

The initial values of two subs equent program sections are identical; so the t emperature or humidity remains constant during the whole time of the first program section.

• Sudden temperature / humidity changes “set-point step”

Steps are temperature or humidity changes (ram ps) that occur during a very short interval. A section with a different set-poi nt follows two pro gram sections with a n identical set -point. If the duratio n of this transitional program section is ver y short (minim um entry 1 sec) , the temperatur e or humidit y change will proceed rapidly within the minimum amount of time.

Figure 17: Possible temperature or humidity transitions

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

9.5 Program entry as set-point ramp or as set-point step

In order to avoid incorr ect programming, we r ecommend plottin g both the temperat ure and humidity pr ofiles (chart templat es in c ha p. 9.11 and 9.12) a nd ent er ing the v alues i nto a t ab le (templates in chap. 9.13 and 9.14).

The controller provides 8 operati on lines that can be activate d or de-activated for each program section. Operating contact 1 can b e used to control th e bedew protec tion (chap. 10). Operation l ines 2 to 5 serve to switch any device co nnected to the zero-voltage r elay outputs (DIN sock ets (11) and (12), chap. 11). Operation line 8 releases the compressed air dryer (option, chap. 16.7). The other operation lines are non-functional.

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W/°C

t/min.

-40

-20

120

180

380

Minimum tolerance

Maximum tolerance

OFF

t/min.

OFF

t/min.

OFF

t/min.

OFF

t/min.

OFF

t/min.

OFF

t/min.

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

Operation line 1 = bedew protection

Operation line 2

Operation line 3

Operation line 4

Operation line 5

Operation line 8

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Tem-

set-point

Operation lines

No.

W-1

FAN

Time

Tmin

Tmax

-20

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00:30:00

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 -1999

+9999

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01:30:00

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 -5

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01:00:00

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 -2

****.

03:20:00

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 -1999

+9999

-40

****.

00:00:01

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 -1999

+9999

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PGM

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Program table corresponding to the diagram above:

Section

perature

Fan

Section

time

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Target

section

No. of cycles

Minimum tolerance

Maximum

tolerance

Now enter the values of the above program table into one of the 25 program places of the controller MB1:

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W/°C

t/min.

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08

120

180

380

Minimum tolerance

Maximum tolerance

-40

-20

Off

t/min.

Off

t/min.

Off

t/min.

Off

t/min.

Off

t/min.

Off

t/min.

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

Operation line 1 = bedew protection

Operation line 2

Operation line 3

Operation line 4

Operation line 5

Operation line 8

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Tem-

set-point

Operation lines

No.

W-1

FAN

Time

Tmin

Tmax

-20

****.

00:30:00

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 -1999

+9999

-20

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