Binder VD 23, VD 23-UL, VD 56, VD 56-UL, VD 115 Operating Manual
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Operating Manual
Translation of the original operating manual
VD (E3.1)
Vacuum Drying Oven
Standard: with RD4 microprocessor program controller
Optional: with MB2 microprocessor program controller
Model Model version Art. No.
VD 23 VD023-230V 9630-0001
VD 23-UL VD023UL-120V 9630-0005
VD 56 VD056-230V 9630-0002
VD 56-UL VD056UL-120V 9630-0006
VD 115 VD115-230V 9630-0003
VD 115-UL VD115UL-120V 9630-0007
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: customerservice@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 10/2020 Art. No. 7001-0383
Contents
1. SAFETY .................................................................................................................. 8
1.1 Personnel Qualification ....................................................................................................................... 8
1.2 Operating manual ................................................................................................................................ 8
1.3 Legal considerations ........................................................................................................................... 8
1.4 Structure of the safety instructions ...................................................................................................... 9
1.4.1 Signal word panel ..................................................................................................................... 9
1.4.2 Safety alert symbol ................................................................................................................... 9
1.4.3 Pictograms .............................................................................................................................. 10
1.4.4 Word message panel structure ............................................................................................... 10
1.5 Localization / position of safety labels on the chamber .................................................................... 11
1.6 Type plate.......................................................................................................................................... 11
1.7 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chamber ............................................... 12
1.8 Intended use ..................................................................................................................................... 14
1.9 Foreseeable Misuse .......................................................................................................................... 16
1.10 Residual Risks .................................................................................................................................. 16
1.11 Operating instructions ....................................................................................................................... 18
1.12 Measures to prevent accidents ......................................................................................................... 18
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE EQUIPMENT ................................................................. 19
2.1 Chamber overview ............................................................................................................................ 20
2.2 Instrument panel with regular RD4 controller.................................................................................... 21
2.3 Instrument panel with optional MB 2 contr ol ler .................................................................................. 21
2.4 Connections on the rear of the chamber ........................................................................................... 21
3. COMPLETENESS OF DELIVERY, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND
INSTALLATION .................................................................................................... 23
3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery ................................................ 23
3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation ..................................................................................... 24
3.3 Storage .............................................................................................................................................. 24
3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions ................................................................................ 24
4. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ............................................................... 26
4.1 Vacuum expansion racks and rack holders ...................................................................................... 26
4.2 Mounting the tilt protection holders ................................................................................................... 27
4.3 Pump module (option) ....................................................................................................................... 28
4.3.1 Pump module without pump (option) ...................................................................................... 29
4.3.2 Pump module with pump stand (option) ................................................................................. 29
4.4 Vacuum connection ........................................................................................................................... 31
4.4.1 VD connection kit for VAP1-VAP2 (option) ............................................................................. 31
4.5 Connecting inert gas supply .............................................................................................................. 32
4.6 Electrical connection ......................................................................................................................... 33
5. FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW AND MENU STRUCTURE O F THE CONTROLLER 34
5.1 RD4 controller ................................................................................................................................... 34
5.1.1 Menu structure of the controller and access levels ................................................................ 35
5.2 MB2 controller ................................................................................................................................... 36
5.2.1 Operating functions in normal display ..................................................................................... 37
5.2.2 Display views: Normal display, program display, chart-recorder display ............................... 38
5.2.3 MB2 controller icons overview ................................................................................................ 39
5.2.4 MB2 controller operating modes ............................................................................................. 41
5.2.5 MB2 controller menu structure ................................................................................................ 41
5.2.5.1 Main menu ....................................................................................................................... 42
5.2.5.2 “Settings” submenu ......................................................................................................... 43
5.2.5.3 “Service” submenu .......................................................................................................... 43
5.2.6 Principle of controller entries .................................................................................................. 44
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Performance during and after power failures .................................................................................... 44
5.3
5.3.1 RD4 controller ......................................................................................................................... 44
5.3.2 MB2 controller ......................................................................................................................... 45
6. START UP ............................................................................................................ 45
6.1 Condition after establishing the power connection ........................................................................... 45
6.2 Standby mode: Turning on and off the vacuum drying oven ............................................................ 46
6.2.1 RD4 controller ......................................................................................................................... 46
6.2.2 MB2 controller ......................................................................................................................... 47
6.3 Controller settings upon start up ....................................................................................................... 48
6.3.1 RD4 controller ......................................................................................................................... 48
6.3.2 MB2 controller ......................................................................................................................... 48
6.4 Vacuum system ................................................................................................................................. 49
6.4.1 Evacuation .............................................................................................................................. 49
6.4.2 Ventilation after completing the drying procedure (flooding with ambient air or inert gas) ..... 50
6.4.3 Ventilation / breaking the vacuum in case of a power failure ................................................. 50
6.4.4 Operation with inert gas .......................................................................................................... 50
7. SET-POINT ENTRY .............................................................................................. 51
7.1 RD4 controller ................................................................................................................................... 51
7.1.1 Temperature set-point entry ................................................................................................... 51
7.1.2 Pressure set-point entry .......................................................................................................... 52
7.2 MB2 controller ................................................................................................................................... 52
7.2.1 Set-point entry through the “Setpoints” menu ......................................................................... 52
7.2.2 Direct setpoint entry via Normal display ................................................................................. 53
8. SETTING SPECIAL CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS .............................................. 54
8.1 Menu structure .................................................................................................................................. 54
8.1.1 RD4 controller ......................................................................................................................... 54
8.1.1.1 “Functions on/off” menu................................................................................................... 54
8.1.1.2 Quick Access menu ......................................................................................................... 55
8.1.2 MB2 controller ......................................................................................................................... 55
8.1.2.1 “Functions on/off” menu................................................................................................... 55
8.1.2.2 “Control on/off” menu ....................................................................................................... 57
8.2 Turning off the vacuum pump via the socket on the pump module .................................................. 57
8.2.1 RD4 controller ......................................................................................................................... 57
8.2.2 MB2 controller ......................................................................................................................... 58
8.3 Using the optional universal connection “GAS/AIR 2” for ventilation ................................................ 58
8.3.1 RD4 controller ......................................................................................................................... 59
8.3.2 MB2 controller ......................................................................................................................... 59
8.4 Close all valves ................................................................................................................................. 60
8.4.1 RD4 controller ......................................................................................................................... 60
8.4.2 MB2 controller ......................................................................................................................... 60
8.5 Activating / deactivating temperature control .................................................................................... 61
8.5.1 RD4 controller ......................................................................................................................... 61
8.5.2 MB2 controller ......................................................................................................................... 61
8.6 Activating / deactivating pressure control ......................................................................................... 62
8.6.1 RD4 controller ......................................................................................................................... 62
8.6.2 MB2 controller ......................................................................................................................... 63
8.7 Drying monitoring .............................................................................................................................. 64
8.7.1 RD4 controller ......................................................................................................................... 65
8.7.2 MB2 controller ......................................................................................................................... 65
9. AUTHORIZATION LEVELS AND PASSWORD PROTECTION .......................... 66
9.1 RD4 controller ................................................................................................................................... 66
9.1.1 Password request ................................................................................................................... 66
9.1.2 Assign and modify a password ............................................................................................... 66
9.1.2.1 Assign and modify the User password ............................................................................ 66
9.1.2.2 Assign and modify the Admin password ......................................................................... 67
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MB2 controller ................................................................................................................................... 68
9.2
9.2.1 User management, authorization levels and password protection ......................................... 68
9.2.2 Log in ...................................................................................................................................... 71
9.2.3 Log out .................................................................................................................................... 72
9.2.4 User change ............................................................................................................................ 72
9.2.5 Password assignment and password change ........................................................................ 73
9.2.5.1 Password change ............................................................................................................ 73
9.2.5.2 Deleting the password for an individual authorization level ............................................ 75
9.2.5.3 New password assignment for “service” or “admin” authorization level when the
password function was deactiva ted .................................................................................................. 76
9.2.6 Activation code ........................................................................................................................ 77
10. GENERAL CONTROLLER SETTINGS AND INFORMATION ............................. 78
10.1 RD4 controller ................................................................................................................................... 78
10.1.1 Selecting the controller’s menu language ............................................................................... 78
10.1.2 Selecting the temperature unit ................................................................................................ 78
10.1.3 Setting the current date........................................................................................................... 79
10.1.4 Setting the current time ........................................................................................................... 80
10.1.5 Function “Language selection at restart” ................................................................................ 80
10.1.6 Setting the chamber address .................................................................................................. 81
10.1.7 Display bright n ess ................................................................................................................... 81
10.1.8 Display of the inner chamber temperature and the heating temperature ............................... 81
10.2 MB2 controller ................................................................................................................................... 82
10.2.1 Selecting the controller’s menu language ............................................................................... 82
10.2.2 Setting date and time .............................................................................................................. 82
10.2.3 Selecting the temperature unit ................................................................................................ 84
10.2.4 Display configuration............................................................................................................... 84
10.2.4.1 Adapting the display parameters ..................................................................................... 84
10.2.4.2 Touchscreen calibration .................................................................................................. 85
10.2.5 Event lis t ................................................................................................................................. 86
10.2.6 Service contact page .............................................................................................................. 86
10.2.7 Current operating parameters ................................................................................................. 87
10.2.8 Technical chamber information ............................................................................................... 87
11. TEMPERATURE SAFETY DEVICES ................................................................... 88
11.1 Over temperature protective device class 2 (thermal switch) ........................................................... 88
11.2 Overtemperature safety controller class 2 ........................................................................................ 88
11.2.1 Safety controller mode ............................................................................................................ 88
11.2.2 Setting the safety controller .................................................................................................... 89
11.2.2.1 RD4 controller: Setting the safety controller mode .......................................................... 89
11.2.2.2 RD4 controller: Setting the safety controller value .......................................................... 89
11.2.2.3 MB2 controller ................................................................................................................. 90
11.2.3 Message and measures in the state of alarm ......................................................................... 91
11.2.3.1 RD4 controller .................................................................................................................. 91
11.2.3.2 MB2 controller ................................................................................................................. 91
11.2.4 Function check ........................................................................................................................ 92
12. TOLERANCE RANGE SETTINGS ....................................................................... 92
12.1 RD4 controller ................................................................................................................................... 92
12.1.1 Setting the delay time for temperature tolerance range alarm ............................................... 92
12.1.2 Setting the temperature tolerance range ................................................................................ 92
12.1.3 Setting the delay time for pressure tolerance range alarm ..................................................... 93
12.1.4 Setting the pressure tolerance range ...................................................................................... 93
12.1.5 State of alarm .......................................................................................................................... 93
12.2 MB2 controller ................................................................................................................................... 94
12.2.1 Setting the alarm delay times and the tolerance ra ng e s ........................................................ 94
12.2.2 Alarm condition ....................................................................................................................... 94
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13. NOTIFICATION AND ALARM FUNCTIONS ........................................................ 95
13.1 Information messages ....................................................................................................................... 95
13.1.1 RD4 controller ......................................................................................................................... 95
13.1.2 MB2 controller ......................................................................................................................... 96
13.2 Alarm messages ............................................................................................................................... 97
13.2.1 RD4 controller ......................................................................................................................... 97
13.2.2 MB2 controller ......................................................................................................................... 98
13.3 Resetting an alarm ............................................................................................................................ 99
13.3.1 RD4 controller ......................................................................................................................... 99
13.3.2 MB2 controller ......................................................................................................................... 99
13.4 Activating / deactivating the audible alarm (buzzer) ....................................................................... 100
13.4.1 RD4 controller ....................................................................................................................... 100
13.4.2 MB2 controller ....................................................................................................................... 100
14. RD4 CONTROLLER: PROGRAM START / STOP FUNCTION ......................... 101
14.1 Start time program .......................................................................................................................... 101
14.2 Start week program ......................................................................................................................... 101
14.3 Stop program .................................................................................................................................. 102
15. MB2 CONTROLLER: TIMER PROGRAM (STOPWATCH FUNCTION) ............ 103
15.1 Starting a timer program ................................................................................................................. 103
15.1.1 Performance during program delay time .............................................................................. 103
15.2 Stopping a running timer program .................................................................................................. 104
15.2.1 Pausing a running timer program ......................................................................................... 104
15.2.2 Cancelling a running timer program ...................................................................................... 104
15.3 Performance after the end of the program ...................................................................................... 104
16. MB2 CONTROLLER: TIME PROGRAMS .......................................................... 105
16.1 Starting an existing time program ................................................................................................... 105
16.1.1 Performance during program delay time .............................................................................. 106
16.2 Stopping a running time program .................................................................................................... 106
16.2.1 Pausing a running time program ........................................................................................... 106
16.2.2 Cancelling a running time program ....................................................................................... 106
16.3 Performance after the end of the program ...................................................................................... 106
16.4 Creating a new time program .......................................................................................................... 107
16.5 Program editor: program management ........................................................................................... 107
16.5.1 Deleting a time program........................................................................................................ 108
16.6 Section editor: section management ............................................................................................... 109
16.6.1 Add a new program section .................................................................................................. 110
16.6.2 Copy and insert or replace a program section ...................................................................... 110
16.6.3 Deleting a program section ................................................................................................... 111
16.7 Value entry for a program section ................................................................................................... 112
16.7.1 Section duration .................................................................................................................... 112
16.7.2 Set-point ramp and set-point step ......................................................................................... 113
16.7.3 Special controller functions ................................................................................................... 114
16.7.4 Setpoint entry ........................................................................................................................ 115
16.7.5 Tolerance range .................................................................................................................... 115
16.7.6 Repeating one or several sections within a time program .................................................... 116
16.7.7 Saving the time program ....................................................................................................... 117
17. MB2 CONTROLLER: WEEK PROGRAMS........................................................ 118
17.1 Starting an existing week program .................................................................................................. 118
17.2 Cancelling a running week program ............................................................................................... 118
17.3 Creating a new week program ........................................................................................................ 119
17.4 Program editor: program management ........................................................................................... 120
17.4.1 Deleting a week program ...................................................................................................... 121
17.5 Section editor: section management ............................................................................................... 122
17.5.1 Add a new program section .................................................................................................. 123
17.5.2 Copy and insert or replace a program section ...................................................................... 123
17.5.3 Deleting a program section ................................................................................................... 124
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Value entry for a program section in the Section view .................................................................... 124
17.6
17.6.1 Set-point ramp and set-point step modes ............................................................................. 124
17.6.2 Weekday ............................................................................................................................... 125
17.6.3 Start time ............................................................................................................................... 125
17.6.4 Setpoint entry ........................................................................................................................ 125
17.6.5 Special controller functions ................................................................................................... 126
18. NETWORK AND COMMUNICATION ................................................................ 126
18.1 RD4 controller: Ethernet network settings ...................................................................................... 126
18.1.1 Showing the network settings ............................................................................................... 126
18.1.1.1 Showing the chamber’s MAC address .......................................................................... 126
18.1.1.2 Showing the IP address................................................................................................. 127
18.1.1.3 Showing the subnet mask ............................................................................................. 127
18.1.1.4 Showing the standard gateway ..................................................................................... 127
18.1.1.5 Showing the DNS server address ................................................................................. 128
18.1.1.6 Showing the DNS chamber name ................................................................................. 128
18.1.2 Changing the configuration of the network settings .............................................................. 128
18.1.2.1 Selecting the type of IP address assignment (automatic / manual) .............................. 129
18.1.2.2 Selecting the type of assignment of the DNS server address (automatic / manual) ..... 129
18.1.2.3 Assigning the IP address ............................................................................................... 129
18.1.2.4 Setting the subnet mask ................................................................................................ 130
18.1.2.5 Setting the standard gateway ........................................................................................ 131
18.1.2.6 Assigning the DNS server address ............................................................................... 131
18.2 MB2 controller ................................................................................................................................. 132
18.2.1 Ethernet ................................................................................................................................ 132
18.2.1.1 Configuration ................................................................................................................. 132
18.2.1.2 Display of MAC address ................................................................................................ 133
18.2.2 Web server ............................................................................................................................ 133
18.2.3 E-Mail .................................................................................................................................... 134
19. RD4 CONTROLLER: DATA RECORDER ......................................................... 135
19.1 Recorded data ................................................................................................................................. 135
19.2 Storage capacity ............................................................................................................................. 135
19.3 Setting the storage rate for the “DL1” recorder data ....................................................................... 136
19.4 Deleting the data recorder............................................................................................................... 136
20. USB MENU: DATA TRANSFER VIA USB INTERFACE ................................... 136
20.1 RD4 controller ................................................................................................................................. 136
20.1.1 Connecting the USB stick ..................................................................................................... 137
20.1.2 Import function ...................................................................................................................... 137
20.1.3 Export functions .................................................................................................................... 137
20.1.4 Ongoing data transfer ........................................................................................................... 138
20.1.5 Error during data transmission .............................................................................................. 138
20.1.6 Removing the US B stick ....................................................................................................... 138
20.2 MB2 controller ................................................................................................................................. 138
21. MB2 CONTROLLER: CHART RECORDER DISPLAY ...................................... 140
21.1 Views ............................................................................................................................................... 140
21.1.1 Show and hide legend .......................................................................................................... 140
21.1.2 History display ....................................................................................................................... 140
21.2 Setting the parameters .................................................................................................................... 143
22. REFERENCE MEASUREMENTS ...................................................................... 144
22.1 Checking the temperature in the inner chamber ............................................................................. 144
22.1.1 Checking the controller display ............................................................................................. 144
22.1.2 Checking the spatial temperature exactitude ....................................................................... 144
23. OPTIONS ............................................................................................................ 145
23.1 APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management software (Option) ..................................................................... 145
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Analog outputs for temperature and pressure (option) ................................................................... 145
23.2
23.3 Measuring access port for vacuum, 9 poles (option) ...................................................................... 145
23.4 Object temperature display with flexible Pt 100 temperature sensor (option) ................................ 146
23.4.1 Connection of the object temperature sensor ....................................................................... 146
23.4.2 Display on the RD4 controller ............................................................................................... 147
23.4.3 Display on the MB2 controller ............................................................................................... 147
23.5 LED interior lighting ......................................................................................................................... 147
24. CLEANING AND DECONTAMINATION ............................................................ 148
24.1 Cleaning .......................................................................................................................................... 148
24.2 Decontamination / chemical disinfection ......................................................................................... 149
25. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE, TROUBLESHOOTING, REPAIR, TESTING . 151
25.1 General information, personnel qualification................................................................................... 151
25.2 Simple troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 151
25.3 Maintenance intervals, service ........................................................................................................ 154
25.4 Service Reminder ............................................................................................................................ 154
25.4.1 RD4 controller ....................................................................................................................... 154
25.4.2 MB2 controller ....................................................................................................................... 155
25.5 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH ............................................................................... 155
26. DISPOSAL.......................................................................................................... 156
26.1 Disposal of the transport packing .................................................................................................... 156
26.2 Decommissioning ............................................................................................................................ 156
26.3 Disposal of the chamber in the Federal Republic of Germany ....................................................... 157
26.4 Disposal of the chamber in the member states of the EU except for the Federal Republic of
Germany.......................................................................................................................................... 158
26.5 Disposal of the chamber in non-member states of the EU ............................................................. 159
27. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION .............................................................................. 160
27.1 Factory calibration and adjustment ................................................................................................. 160
27.2 Over current protection ................................................................................................................... 160
27.3 VD / VD-UL technical data .............................................................................................................. 160
27.4 Equipment and options (extract) ..................................................................................................... 162
27.5 Accessories and spare parts (extract) ............................................................................................ 163
27.6 Dimensions...................................................................................................................................... 165
27.6.1 VD 23 .................................................................................................................................... 165
27.6.2 VD 56 .................................................................................................................................... 166
27.6.3 VD 115 .................................................................................................................................. 167
28. CERTIFICATES AND DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY ............................. 168
28.1 EU Declaration of Conformity.......................................................................................................... 168
28.2 Certificate for the GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Unf al lver si c herung e.V .”
(German Social Accident Insurance) DGUV ................................................................................... 171
29. PRODUCT REGISTRATION .............................................................................. 173
30. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE ............................................. 174
30.1 For chambers located outside USA and Canada ........................................................................... 174
30.2 For chambers located in USA and Canada .................................................................................... 177
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Dear customer,
For the correct oper ation of the chamber, it is important that you read this operating manual completel y
and carefully and observe all instructions as indicated. Failure to read, understand and follow the
instructions may result in personal injury. It can also lead to damage to the chamber and/or poor
equipment performance.
1. Safety
1.1 Personnel Qualification
The chamber m ust only be installed, tested, and start ed up by personn el qualified f or assembl y, startup,
and operation of the chamber. Qualified personnel are persons whose professional education,
knowledge, experience an d k nowledge of rele vant stan dards allow th em to assess, car ry out, and ide ntif y
any potential hazards in the work assigned to them. T hey must hav e been tra ined and instructe d, and be
authorized, to work on the chamber .
The chamber should only be operated by laboratory personnel especially trained for this purpose and
familiar with all precautionary measures required for working in a laboratory. Observe the national
regulations on minimum age of laboratory personnel.
1.2 Operating manual
This operating m anual is part of the com ponents of delivery. Alwa ys keep it handy for refer ence in the
vicinity of the chamber. If selling the unit, hand over the operating manual to the purchaser.
To avoid injuries and damage obs erve the safety instructions of the opera ting manual. Failure to follow
instructions and safety precautions can lead to significant risks.
DANGER
Dangers due to failure to observe the ins truc tions and safety precautions.
Serious injuries and chamber damage. Risk of death.
Observe the safety instructions in this Operating Manual.
Follow the operating procedures in this Operating Manual.
Carefully read the complete operating instructions of the chamber prior to installing and
using the chamber.
Keep the operating manual for future reference
Make sure that all persons who use the chamber and its associated work equipment have
read and understood the Operating Manual.
This Operating Manu al is supplem ented and updated as needed. Al ways use the m ost recent version of
the Operating Manual. When in doubt, call the BINDER Service Hotline for information on the up-todateness and validity of this Operating Manual.
1.3 Legal considerations
This operating manual is for informational purposes only. It contains information for correct and safe
installing, start-up, operation, decommissioning, cleaning and maintenance of the product. Note: the
contents and the product descr ibed are subj ect to cha nge with out not ice.
Understanding and obs erving the instructions in this oper ating manual are prerequisites f or hazard-free
use and safety dur ing oper ation and m ainte nance. Im ages are to pro vide basic under stan ding. The y ma y
deviate from the actual version of the chamber. The actual scope of delivery can, due to optional or
special design, or due to re cent technical cha nges, devi ate from the inform ation and illustr ations in these
instructions this op erating manual. In no event shall BINDER be held liable for any dam ages, direct or
incidental arising out of or related to the use of this manual.
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This operating manual ca nnot cover all conc eivable applicat ions. If you would like additional inf ormation,
or if special problem s arise that are not suf ficiently addressed in th is manual, please ask your dealer or
contact us directly by phone at the number located on page one of this manual
Furthermore, we emphasize that the contents of this operating manual are not part of an earlier or
existing agreement, description, or legal relationship, nor do they modify such a relationship. All
obligations on the part of BINDER derive f rom the respective p urchase contract, which also contains the
entire and exclusively valid statement of warranty administr ati on and t he g en er al t erm s and c ond iti ons, as
well as the legal regulati ons valid at the time the contract is conc luded. The statements in this manual
neither augment nor restrict the contractual warranty provisions.
1.4 Structure of the safety instructions
In this operating manual, the following safety definitions and symbols indicate dangerous situations
following the harmonization of ISO 3864-2 and ANSI Z 535. 6.
1.4.1 Signal word panel
Depending on the probability of serious consequences, potential dangers are identified with a signal
word, the corresponding safety color, and if appropriate, the safety alert symbol.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
(irreversible) injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
(irreversible) injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor
(reversible) injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the product
and/or its functions or of a property in its proximity.
1.4.2 Safety alert symbol
Use of the safety alert symbol indicates a risk of injury.
Observe all measures that are marked with the safety alert symbol in order to avoid death or
injury.
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Warning signs
Electrical hazard
Hot surface
or chemical burns
Mandatory action signs
instructions
plug
Wear protective gloves
Wear safety goggles
Prohibition signs
water
1.4.3 Pictograms
Lifting hazard
Biohazard
Mandatory regulation
Inhalation hazard
Risk of corrosion and /
Read operating
Explosive atmosphere
Suffocation hazard
Pollution Hazard
Disconnect the power
Stability hazard
Harmful substances
Lift with several persons
Environment protection
Do NOT touch
Information to be observed in order to ensure optimum function of the product.
Do NOT spray with
1.4.4 Word message panel structure
Type / cause of hazard.
Possible consequences.
∅ Instruction how to avoid the hazard: prohibition
Instruction how to avoid the hazard: mandatory action
Observe all other n otes and inform ation not necessarily em phasized in the s ame way, in order to avoid
disruptions that could result in direct or indirect injury or property damage.
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Pictograms (Warning signs)
Service label
safety labels that are no longer
legible. Contact BINDER Service for these
Indications of the type plate (example)
Information
BINDER
Manufacturer: BINDER GmbH
VD 115
Model designation
Vacuum Drying Oven
Device name
Serial No.
000000000000
Serial no. of the chamber
Built
2020
Year of construction
220 °C
428 °F
IP protection
20
IP type of protection acc. to standard EN 60529
Nominal temp.
220 °C
1,60 kW / 7,0 A
428 °F
230 V / 50 Hz
IP protection
20
230 V / 60 Hz
Safety device
DIN 12880
1 N ~
Class
2.0
Art. No.
9630-0003
Project No.
Built
2020
Vacuum Drying Oven
BINDER GmbH
www.binder-world.com
VD 115
Serial No. 00000000000000
1.5 Localization / position of safety labels on the chamber
The following labels are located on the chamber:
Hot surface
(on the outer chamber door)
Keep safety labels complete and
legible.
Replace
replacements.
Figure 1: Position of labels on the chamber (example:
regular chamber with RD4 controller)
1.6 Type plate
The type plate sticks to the left side of the chamber, bottom right-hand.
Im Mittleren Ösch 5
78532 Tuttlingen / Germany
Figure 2: Type plate (exam ple of VD 115)
E3.1
Made in Germany
Nominal temperature
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Nominal temperature
Indications of the type plate (example)
Information
Temp. safety device
DIN 12880
Temperature safety device acc. to standard DIN
12880:2007
Class
2.0
Class of temperature safety device
Art. No.
9630-0003
Art. no. of the chamber
Project No.
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Optional: Special application acc. to project no.
1,60 kW
Nominal power
7,0 A
Nominal current
230 V / 50 Hz
230 V / 60 Hz
1 N ~
Current type
Symbol on the type plate
Information
Nominal voltage +/- 10% at the indicated power frequency
CE conformity marking
Electrical and electronic equipment manufactured / placed on the
market in the EC after 13 August 2005 and to be disposed of in a
separate collection according to Directive 2012/19/EU on waste
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche
Unfallversicherung e.V. (DGUV), Prüf- und Zertifizierungsstelle
Nahrungsmittel und Verpackung im DGUV Test” (German Social
Accident Insurance (DGUV), Testing and Certification Body for
Foodstuffs and Packaging Industry in DGUV Test).
(Not valid for UL chambers)
The chamber is certified according to Customs Union Technical
Regulation (CU TR) for the Eurasian Economic Union (Russia,
Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan).
1.7 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chamber
With regard to operating the chamber and to the installation location, please observe the DGUV
guidelines 213-850 on safe working in laboratories, issued by the employers’ liability insurance
association (for Germany).
BINDER GmbH is only respons ible for the safet y features of the chamber provided sk illed electricians or
qualified personnel authorized by BINDER perform all maintenance and repair, and if components
relating to chamber safety are replaced in the event of failure with original spare parts.
To operate the chamber, use only original BINDER ac cessories or ac cessories f rom third-party suppliers
authorized by BINDER. The user is responsible for any risk caused by using unauthorized accessories.
Danger of overheating due to lack of ventilation.
Damage to the chamber.
∅ Do NOT install the chamber in unventilated recesses.
Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.
Observe the prescribed minimum distances when installing the chamber (chap. 3.4)
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NOTICE
Do not install or operate the vacuum drying oven VD in potentially explosive areas.
DANGER
Danger of explosion due to combustible du sts or explosive mixtures in the vicinity
of the equipment.
Serious injury or death from burns and / or explo sion pressure.
Do NOT operate the equipment in potentially explosive areas.
KEEP combustible dust or air-solvent mixtures AWAY from the equipment.
The chamber does not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.
DANGER
Danger of explosion due to introduction of flammable or explosive substances in
the chamber.
Serious injury or death from burns and / or explo sion pressure.
∅ Do NOT introduce any substance into the chamber which is combustible or explosive at
working temperature.
∅ Do NOT introduce any combustible dust or air-solvent mixture in the inner chamber.
∅ Do NOT use the vacuum drying oven for drying or heat treatments leading to release of
combustible vapors able to form an explosive mixture with air.
Any solvent contained in th e charging material m ust not be explosive or inflam mable. I.e., irres pective of
the solvent concentration in the steam room, NO explosive mixture with air must form. The drying
temperature must lie below the flash point or below the sublimation point of the charging material.
Familiarize yourself with the physical and chemical properties of the charging material, as well as the
contained moisture constituent and its behavior with the addition of heat energy and changes in pressure.
Familiarize yourself with any potential health risks caused by the charging material, the contained
moisture constituent or by reaction products that may arise during the drying process. T ake adequate
measures to exclude such risks prior to putting the chamber into operation.
DANGER
Electrical hazard by water entering the chamber.
Deadly electric shock.
∅ The chamber must NOT become wet during operation, cleaning, or maintenance.
∅ Do NOT install the chamber in damp areas or in puddles.
Set up the chamber in a splash-proof manner.
The chambers were produced in accordance with the relevant VDE re gulations and were routin ely tested
in accordance to VDE 0411-1 (IEC 61010-1).
During and shortl y after operation, t he tem perature of the i nner surf aces alm ost equals the set -point. The
inner chamber will become hot during operation.
CAUTION
Danger of burning when touching the inner surfaces during operation.
Burns.
∅ Do NOT touch the inner surfaces or the charging material during and after operation.
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In the case of operation with inert gas, the chamber is supplied with an oxygen-displ acing gas (e.g. N
The gas emerging fr om the system m ust therefore be rem oved from the install ation area by means of a
suitable extraction s ystem (see technical ventilation measures in the DGUV g uidelines 213-850 on safe
working in laboratories, issued b y the em plo yers’ liab il it y insuranc e ass oci ati on (f or Germany).
With use of a vacuum system or a vacuum pump, observe the permitted gas inlet
temperature. Observe the safety instructions of the pump manufacturer.
).
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1.8 Intended use
Observing the instructions in this operating manual and conducting regular maintenance work
(chap. 24) is part of the intended use.
Any use of the chambers that does not comply with the requirements specified in this Operating
Manual shall be considered improper use.
Other applications than those described in this chapter are not approved.
Use
The VD vacuum dr ying ovens are suitable for drying and heat treatment of solid or pulverized chargi ng
material, as well as bulk material, using the supply of heat under vacuum.
Requirements for the chamber load
Any sol vent content must not be explos ive or flammabl e. A mixture of any component of the charging
material with air mus t NOT be explosive. The dr ying temperature m ust lie below the flas h point or below
the sublimation po int of the c har gi ng material. Any com ponent of the charging mater ia l must NOT be able
to release toxic gases.
The loading material shall not contain any corrosive ingredients that may damage the machine
components made of stainless steel and aluminum. Such ingredients include in particular acids and
halides. Any corrosive damage caused by such ingredients is excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH.
The chamber does not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.
DANGER
Explosion or implosion hazard and danger of poisoning through the introduction of
unsuitable loading material.
Poisoning. Serious injury or death from burns and / or explosion pressure.
∅ Do NOT introduce any substance combustible or explosive at working temperature into
the chamber, in particular no energy sources such as batteries or lithium-ion batteries.
∅ Do NOT introduce explosive dust or air-solvent mixture into the inner chamber.
∅ Do NOT introduce any substance which could lead to release of toxic gases.
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Contamination of the chamber by toxic, infectious or radioactive substances must be prevented
WARNING
Danger of intoxication and infection through contamination of the chamber with
toxic, infectious or radioactive substances.
Damages to health.
Protect the interior of the chamber from contamination by toxic, infectious or radioactive
substances.
Take suitable protective measures when introducing and removing toxic, infectious or
radioactive material
In case of foreseeable use of the chamber there is no risk for the user through the integration of the
chamber into systems or by special environm ental or operating conditions in the sense of EN 610101:2010. For this, the intended use of the chamber and all its connections must be observed.
Medical devices
The chambers are not classified as medical devices as defined by the Medical Device Directive
93/42/EEC.
Due to the special demands of the Medical Device Directive (MDD), these chambers are not
qualified for sterilization of medical devices as defined by the directive 93/42/EWG.
Personnel Requirements
Only trained person nel with knowledge of the Oper ating Ma nual can s et up and install the c ham ber, start
it up, operate, clean, and take it out of operation. Service and repairs call for further technical
requirements (e.g. electrical know-how), as well as knowledge of the service manual.
Installation site requirements
The chambers are designed for setting up inside a building (indoor use).
The requirements des cribed in the Operating M anual for installation site and ambient conditions (Chap .
3.4) must be met.
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1.9 Foreseeable Misuse
Other applications than those described in chap. 1.8 are not approved.
This expressly incl udes the following misuses ( the list is not exhaustive), which p ose risks despite the
inherently safe construction and existing technical safety equipment:
• Non-observance of Operating Manual
• Non-observance of information and warnings on the chamber (e.g. control unit messages, safety
identifiers, warning signals)
• Installation, startup, operation, maintenance and repair by untrained, insufficiently qualified, or
unauthorized personnel
• Missed or delayed maintenance and testing
• Non-observance of traces of wear and tear
• Insertion of materials excluded or not permitted by this Operating Manual.
• Non-compliance with the admissible parameters for processing the respective material.
• Installation, testing, service or repair in the presence of solvents
• Installation of replacement parts and use of accessories and operating resources not specified and
authorized by the manufac turer
• Installation, startup, operation, maintenance or repair of the chamber in absence of operating
instructions by the operator
• Bypassing or c han gin g pr ot ec tive systems, operation of the c hamber without the designated pr otec t ive
systems
• Non-observance of messages regarding cleaning and disinfection of the chamber.
• Spilling water or cleaning agent on the c ham ber, water penetrat ing into the c hamber dur ing operat ion,
cleaning or maintenance.
• Cleaning activity while the chamber is turned on.
• Operation of the chamber with a damaged housing or damaged power cord
• Continued operation of the chamber during an obvious malfunction
• Insertion of objects, particularly metallic objects, in louvers or other openings or slots on the chamber
• Human error (e.g. insufficient experience, qualification, stress, exhaustion, laziness)
To prevent these and other risks fr om incorrect operati on, the operator s hall issue operating instruc tions.
Standard operating procedures (SOPs) are recommended.
1.10 Residual Risks
The unavoidable design f eatures of a chamber, as well as its proper f ield of application, can also pose
risks, even during corr ect operation. These residual risk s include hazards which, despite the inher ently
safe design, existing technical protective equipment, safety precautions and supplementary protective
measures, cannot be ruled out.
Messages on the chamber and in the Operating Manual warn of residual risks. The consequences of
these residual risks and the measures required to prevent them are listed in the Operating Manual.
Moreover, the operator m ust take measures to minimize hazards from unavoidable residual risks. This
includes, in particular, issuing operating instructions.
The following list s ummarizes the hazar ds against which this Operating Manua l and the Service Manual
warn, and specifies protective measures at the appropriate spots:
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Unpacking, Transport, Installati on
• Sliding or tilting the chamber
• Setup of the chamber in unauthorized areas
• Installation of a damaged chamber
• Installation of a chamber with damaged power cord
• Inappropriate site of installation
• Missing protective conductor connection
Normal operation
• Assem bly errors
• Contact with hot surfaces on the housing
• Contact with hot surfaces in the interior and inside of doors
• Emission of non-ionizing radiation from electrical operating resources
• Contact with live parts in normal state
Cleaning and Decontamination
• Penetration of water into the chamber
• Inappropriate cleaning and decontamination agents
• Enclosure of persons in the interior
Malfunction and Damage
• Continued operation of the chamber during an obvious malfunction or outage of the heating or the
vacuum system
• Contact with live parts during error status
• Operation of a unit with damaged power cord
Maintenance
• Maintenance wor k on live parts.
• Execution of maintenance work by untrained/insufficiently qualified personnel
• Electrical safety analysis during annual maintenance not performed
Trouble-shooting and Repairs
• Non-observance of warning messages in the Service Manual
• Trouble-shooting of live parts without specified safety measures
• Absence of a plausibility check to rule out erroneous inscription of electrical components
• Performance of repair work by untrained/insufficiently qualified personnel
• Inappropriate repairs which do not meet the quality standard specified by BINDER
• Use of replacement parts other than BINDER original replacement parts
• Electrical safety analysis not performed after repairs
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1.11 O perating instructions
Depending on the applicati on and l ocation of the c ham ber, the operat or of th e cham ber mus t provide th e
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.
1.12 Measures to prevent accidents
The manufacturer took the follo wing m eas ures to prevent ign iti on and ex plos io ns :
• Indications on the type plate
See operating manual chap. 1.6.
• Operating manual
An operating manual is available for each chamber.
• Overtemperature monitoring
The chamber is equipped with a temperature display, which can be read from outside.
The chamber is equipped with an 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 radiation is not intentionally produced, but released only for technical reasons by
electrical equipm ent (e.g. electric motors, po wer cables, solenoids) . The machine has no perm anent
magnets. If persons with active implants (e.g. pacemakers, defibrillators) keep a safe distance
(distance of field sour ce to i mplant) of 30 cm, an influenc e of thes e implants can be excluded with h ig h
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. 24.
• 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 i n DGUV Tes t) and bear s the GS m ark.
(Not valid for UL chambers)
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2. Description of the equipm e nt
Vacuum drying is used f or special dr ying problem s, for whic h conventio nal drying methods cannot off er a
solution due to physical limitations.
Controller
The chambers are equipped with a multifunctional microprocessor display controller with 2-channel
technology for tem perat ure and pr es sur e. Temperature is indicated accur ate to o n e-tenth of a degree, the
pressure inside the cham ber accur ate to on e 1 m bar. Pres sure is m easured b y a firmly installed pressure
sensor.
Standard RD4 controller: The chamber is regularly equipped with the RD4 controller. This efficient
chamber controller is equipped with a m ultitude of operatin g functions, in add ition to recorder and a larm
functions. Set-point entr y is easily accom plished directly via the chamber contr oller and is also pos sible
directly with a computer via Intranet in connection with the optional APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management
Software (option, chap. 23.1).
Option MB2 controller: T he chamber is optionally available with the MB2 display program controller.
This efficient program controller is equipped with a multitude of operating functions, in addition to recorder
and alarm functions. Programming of test cycles is easily accomplished via the modern MB2 touch
screen controller and is also possible directly with a computer via Intranet in connecti on with the APTCOM™ 4 Multi Management Software (option, chap. 23.1).
The chamber com es equipped with an Ethernet serial in terface for computer communication and with a
USB interface. In ad dition, the BINDER APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software permits networking
up to 100 chambers and c onnecting them to a PC for controlling an d programm ing, as well as recording
and representing temperature and pressure data. For further options, see chap. 23.
Material
The inner cham ber is made of especially corros ion resistant stainless steel V4A (German material no.
1.4404, US equivalent AISI 316L) micro-polished. The rack holder and all of the chamber's vacuum
connections and valves ar e made of especially corro sion resistant stainless steel V4A (German mater ial
no. 1.4571, US equiv alent AISI 316T i). The housing is RAL 703 5 powder-coated. All c orners and edges
are also completely coate d. W hen operating the chamber at tem peratures above 150 °C / 302 °F, the
impact of the oxygen in t he air m ay cause discol oratio n of the m etallic surfac es (yellowish-br own or b lue)
by natural oxidatio n processes. T hese colorations are harm less and will in n o way impair the function or
quality of the chamber.
The chambers are jacket-heated. The preheating chamber technique ensures a completely
homogeneous jack et temperature, ensuring uniform heat transfer into th e inner chamber. The low-loss
heat transfer to the material uses the aluminum vacuum expansion racks (or optionally available in
stainless steel). The elastic-mounted safety glass window reliably compensates any overpressure or
explosions that may occur. The additional laminated safety glass pane ensures proven and effective
splinter protection in the event of an implosion.
The chambers provide a universal connection for inert gas / ambient air and a measuring connection
serving to connect a measuring access port.
All installable items, such as racks and rack holders, can be easily removed. The completely smooth
inner chamber with its rounded corners and internally welded seams is easy to clean.
The minimum working temperature of the vacuum drying oven is approx. 10 °C / 18 °F above room
temperature. The maximum temperature is 220 °C / 428 °F.
3
Vacuum pumps with a suction capacity of 1 m
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/h to 30 m3/h are suitable for the VD vacuum drying oven.
(A)
(A)
2.1 Chamber overview
(B)
(C)
(D)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Figure 3: VD 115 with RD4 controller
Figure 4: VD 115 with optional MB2 controller
(A) Triangular instrument panel with chamber controller
(B) Chamber door
(C) Door handle
(D) Elastic-mounted safety glass window
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2.2 Instrument panel with regular RD4 controller
RD4 controller display
Switch for LED interior lighting (option)
USB interface
Figure 5: Instrument panel with RD4 controller and USB interface
2.3 Instrument panel with optional MB2 controller
5,7" controller display with touchscreen
USB interface
Pilot lamp
Switch for LED interior lighting (option)
Figure 6: Instrument panel with MB2 program controller and USB interface
2.4 Connections on the rear of the chamber
Rear control panel
Mounting holes for fixing the tilt protection holders
(1a) Strain relief for IEC connector plug
(12) Measuring connection with small flange DN16
Figure 7: Chamber rear (example: VD 115)
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(1) (2) (3) (5) (8) (9) (10) (11)
VD 23
(6) (4) (7)
(1) (2) (3) (5) (8) (9) (10) (11)
VD 56
(4) (6) (7)
(1) (2) (3) (5) (8) (9) (10) (11)
VD 115
(4) (6) (7)
Figure 8: Rear control panel VD (230 V) with opt ions
(1) Connection for IEC connector plug 230 V AC for VD
Connection for IEC connector plug 100-120 V AC for VD -UL
(2) Miniature fuses 250 V AC (T): 2x 6,3 A for VD 23, 2x 8 A for VD 56, 2x 10 A for VD 115, 1x 10 A for
VD 23-UL, 2x 16 A for VD 56-UL, 2x 20 A for VD 115-UL
(3) Ethernet interface for computer communication
(4) Universal connection f or inert gas / ambient air “GAS/AIR” , adapter w ith hose ol ive ∅ 8 mm / 0.31
in
(5) Additional universal conne ction for inert gas / ambient air “ GAS/AIR 2” (op tion), adapter with hose
olive ∅ 8 mm / 0.31 in
(6) Vacuum connection with small flange DN16
(7) Plug “Manual ventilation” for emergency ventilation in case of power failure
(8) SUB-D socket “Pump module” for c ontro l line t o turn on/off the vacuum pum p via the sock et on th e
pump module
(9) SUB-D socket “Object temperature input” (option) for optional object temperature display
(10) SUB-D socket “Analog output” (option) for optional analog outputs for temperature and pressure
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3. Completeness of delivery, transportation, storage, and
installation
3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery
After unpacking, p lease check the chamber and its optional acces sories, if any, based on the de livery
receipt for completenes s and for transportation dam age. Inform the carrier immediatel y if transportation
damage has occurred.
The final tests of the manufacturer may have caused traces of the shelves on the inner surfaces. This has
no impact on the function and performance of the chamber.
Please remove an y transportati on protection devices and adh esives in/o n the chamber and on th e doors
and remove the operating manuals and accessory equipment.
Due to different installat ion heights abo ve sea level, a s light negative press ure in the inner c hamber m ay
prevent the door from being opened. Therefore, af ter unpacking the cham ber, remove the plug “Manual
ventilation” (5) for emergency ventilation from the tube to ensure pressure equalization. After this,
thoroughly reinstall the plug.
CAUTION
Risk of injury and damages by lifting heavy loads and by sliding or tilting of the
chamber due to improper lifting.
Injuries, damage to the chamber.
∅ Do NOT lift the chamber using the door handl e or the door.
Lift chambers size 23 and 56 from the pallet at the four lower corners with the aid of 4
people.
Lift chambers size 115 from the pallet with the aid of 6 people.
If you need to return the chamber, please use the original packing and obser ve the guidelines for saf e
lifting and transportation (chap. 3.2).
For disposal of the transport packing, see chap. 26.1.
If you ordered th e option al pum p module with a chem ical m embrane pum p, the pum p will be de livered in
a separate box and must be fitted into the pump module and conn ected at the place of installatio n (see
chap. 4.3.2).
Note on second-hand chambers (Ex-Demo-Units):
Second-hand chambers are chambers that wer e used for a short time for tests or exhibitions. They are
thoroughly tested before resale. BINDER ensures that the chamber is technically sound a nd will work
flawlessly.
Second-hand chambers are marked with a sticker on the chamber door. Please remove the s tic k er befor e
commissioning the chamber.
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NOTICE
3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation
After operation, please observe the guidelines for temporarily decommissioning the chamber (chap. 26.2).
CAUTION
Risk of injury and damages by lifting heavy loads and by sliding or tilting of the
chamber due to improper transportation.
Injuries, damage to the chamber.
Transport the chamber in its original packaging only.
For moving or shipping, secure the chamber with transport straps.
∅ Do NOT lift or transport the chamber using the door or handle.
Lift chambers size 23 and 56 at the four lower corners with the aid of 4 people.
Lift chambers size 115 with the aid of 6 people.
• Permissible ambient temperature range during transport: -10 °C / 14°F to +60 °C / 140°F.
You can order transport packing for moving or shipping purposes from BINDER Service.
3.3 Storage
Intermediate storage of the chamber in a closed and dry room. Observe the guidelines for temporary
decommissioning (chap. 26.2).
• Permissible ambient temperature range during storage: -10 °C / 14°F to +60 °C / 140°F.
• Permissible ambient humidity: max. 70 % r.h., non-condensing
When after storage in a cold location you transfer the chamber to its warmer installation site,
condensation ma y form. Before start-up, wait at least one hour until the cham ber has attained ambient
temperature and is completely dry.
3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions
Set up the VD vacuum drying oven on a flat, even, and non-flammable surfac e, free from vibration, in a
well-ventilated, dry location. Align it using a spirit level. The site of installation must be capable of
supporting the chamber’s weight (see technical d ata, chap. 27.3). The cham bers are designe d for sett ing
up inside a building (indoor use).
Danger of overheating due to lack of aera tion.
Damage to the chamber.
∅ Do NOT install the chamber in unventilated recesses.
Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.
Observe the prescribed minimum distances when installing the chamber.
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Do not install or operate the chamber in potentially explosive areas.
DANGER
Danger of explosion due to combustible du sts or explosive mixtures in the vicinity
of the chamber.
Serious injury or death from burns and / or explo sion pressure.
∅ Do NOT operate the chamber in potentially explosive areas.
KEEP explosive dust or air-solvent mixtures AWAY from the vicinity of the chamber.
Ambient conditions
• Permissible ambient temperature range during operation: +18 °C / 64°F to +32 °C / 90°F.
The ambient temperature should not be substantially higher than the indicated ambient
temperature of 22 °C +/- 3 °C to which the specified technical data relate. Deviations from the
indicated data are possible for other ambient conditions.
• Permissible ambient humidit y: 70 % r.h. max., non-condensing.
• Installation height: max. 2000 m / 6562 ft above sea level.
Minimum distances
• Distance between several chambers of the same size: 250 mm / 9.8 in
• Wall distances to rear: 100 mm / 3.9 in
• Lateral wall distances: 70 mm / 2.76 in
• Spacing above and behind the chamber: 100 mm / 3.9 in.
NOTICE
Danger by stacking.
Damage to the chambers.
∅ Do NOT place the chambers on top of each other.
Other requirements
To completely separat e the chamber f rom the power s upply, you m ust disconnect the power p lug. Install
the chamber in a wa y that the po wer plug is easil y access ible and can be eas ily pulled in case of danger
or to turn off the chamber.
The maximum perm issible ambient temperature of th e vacuum pumps supplied by BIND ER is 40 °C /
104 °F.
Notes when using inert gas:
When operating the VD vacuum drying oven with inert gas, correctly follow the technical ventilation
measures, as desc ribed in the DGUV guidelin es 213-850 on safe work ing in laboratories, issued by the
employers’ liability insurance association (for Germany).
For operation with inert ga s, the chamber is suppl ied with an oxygen-disp lacing gas , e.g. N
. Inert gases
2
in high concentrations are hazardous to health. They are colorless and almost odorless and theref ore
practically im perceptible. Inhalation of in ert gases can cause drowsiness up to respir atory arrest. When
content of the air decreases belo w 18%, there is risk of death from lack of oxygen. Any gas that
the O
2
might escape has to be led out via good room ventilation or a suitable exhaust system.
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The low-loss heat transfer to the material occurs via the
able in
surface contact area ensures rapid and effective heat
DANGER
Suffocation hazard due to high concentration of inert gas.
Death by suffocation.
∅ Do NOT set up chambers in non-ventilated recesses.
Make sure that technical ventilation measures are active.
Respect the relevant regulations for handling inert gases.
When decommissioning the vacuum drying oven, shut off the inert gas supply.
4. Installation and connections
4.1 Vacuum expansion racks and rack holders
Vacuum expansion racks and rack holders can easily be removed from the chamber. This offers the
advantage of an inner chamber with smooth walls, which is easy to clean.
The rack holders can only be removed from the chamber after removing the expansion racks.
Rack holder installat ion: Ali gn the rack holders to the cam s in the bot tom of the inner cham ber and insert
them.
aluminum vacuum expansion racks (also avail
stainless steel as an opt ion). The strong tension cau ses the
racks to fit tightly against the interior wall and their large-
transfer.
The removable rack holders allow for easy positio ni ng.
You can also remove the expansio n rack s for eas y cleaning.
Do not remove them too often in order to prevent wear.
Figure 9: Using the expansion racks
• Pushing the locking lever: The expansion rack is released and can be removed.
• Pulling the locking lever: The expansion rack is pressed against the inner chamber walls.
Following each new tightening of an expansion rack, check that the lateral parts of the rack fit
closely over their whole surface to the inner chamber wall. This is necessary in order to ensure
the specified temperature exactitude.
Danger of invalid calibration caused by modified thermal conductivity when
changing between aluminum and stainless-steel racks.
Undefined heating performance.
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∅ Do NOT change between aluminum and stainless-steel racks.
Operate the chamber with the supplied expansion racks only.
NOTICE
4.2 Mounting the tilt protection holders
For chambers placed on the optional pump module it is recommended to install the supplied tilt
protection.
Scope of delivery of tilt protection kit (Art.no. 8009-0870):
• 2 screws
• 2 tilt protection holders
Preparing the tilt protection holder s
• Depending on the desired wall distance, you can bend the tilt protection holders accordingly.
Figure 10: Variable length of the tilt protection holder depending on the bend
Installation on the chamber
• Plug the two t ilt protection holders each with the tab into t he mounting holes an d push them upward
over the rear panel. The screw holes in the rear wall and in the tilt protection holders must align.
• Fix the tilt protection holders each with one of the supplied screws on the chamber rear wall.
Wall mounting
• Then fix both tilt protection holders on the wall, each with 2 screws Ø 6mm suitable for the wall (B)
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Front view
Rear view
(13)
(14)
(13)
4.3 Pump module (option)
The mounting instructions Art. no. 7001-0137 supplied with the pump module describe
how to mount the VD vacuum drying oven onto the pump module and installing the
suction line into the pump module.
Figure 11: VD mounted on pump module (example: size 115)
(15)
(16)
Figure 12: Pump module, rear view with connection panel (example: size 115)
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(13) Connection for extraction
(17)
(14) SUB-D socket to turn on/off the vacuum
pump
(15) Miniature fuse 8,0 A 250 V AC (T) 5x20mm
for vacuum pump 230 V or 120 V
(16) Connection socket 230 V / 16 A for IEC
connector plug 230 V AC to vacuum pump
230 V
Connection socket 125 V / 15 A for IEC
connector plug 100-120 V AC to vacuum
Figure 13: Pump module, interior view with socket for the vacuum pump
Maximum admissible load of the socket:
pump 120 V
(17) Electrical connection socket for the vacuum
pump
Standard 230 V / 50 Hz - 1 6 Am p
cUL-version 120 V / 60 Hz - 13 Am p
With CUL-version, connect only a UL listed vacuum pump with ratings of 120 V AC, 60 Hz,
and less or equal 12 Amp, 0.5 HP.
Mounting the VD on t he pump module is describe d in detail in the mounting in structions Art. No. 7001-
0137. Proceed accordingly.
4.3.1 Pump module without pump (option)
Connection to a vacuum source
Connect the vacuum connection (6) (small flange DN 16) at the rear of the chamber at the top to a
vacuum pump or to a domestic vacuum system via a vacuum hose or a fixed vacuum pipe.
When using a vacuum hos e, we recommend using the BINDER VD connection kit (Art. no. 8012-1995)
(chap. 4.4.1). The pump module has an appropriate hose outlet at the back.
4.3.2 Pump module with pump stand (option)
WARNING
Danger of health damage due to the release of ex tracted vapors.
Corrosion on the VD and pump. Damage to health.
Remove the extracted vapors from the pump module via a suitable hose into e.g., a
fume extractor facility.
Connect the hose to the vacuum pump outlet.
The VAP 1 / VAP 2 pump stand is located in a separate transport packaging. With this option, the
mounted system, consisting of VD and pump module, has a total of two power supply leads.
The connection of the control line for s witching on/off the vacu um pump via the pump module sock et is
realized as 9-poles SUB-D socket “Pump module” (8) located in the VD rear control panel.
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The connection is established via PIN 6 and PIN 7.
A 1.2 m cable with fitting plugs is enclosed.
Figure 14: Pin configurati on of the SUB-D socket “Pump module” ( 8) to switch on/off the pump module
socket
Installation of the supplied vacuum pump
• The vacuum dr ying oven is m ounted onto t he pum p module as desc ribed in the mounting ins tructions
Art. No. 7001-0137.
• The suction line to the pump module is installed as described in the mounting instructions Art. No.
7001-0137.
• When the pump is removed from the original packaging, place it in the pump module.
• Push the pre-installed suction line onto the opening of the vacuum pump (hose olive above the
suction-side condensate piston).
• Insert the shock proof plug of the vacuum pum p into the perm anently installed s ock et (17) in the pum p
module.
• Push a suitab le hos e f or rem oving th e ex tracted vapor s f rom the pum p module onto t he pr essur e-side
connection of the vacuum pump (hose olive at the back of the emission condenser at the top).
• Lead the hose end into an exhaust air unit.
• Connect SUB-D socket (14) at the pump module to SUB-D socket (8) in the VD rear contro l panel via
the supplied 1.2 m cable.
Extracted vapors and the inert gas use d if necessary can have a health-endan gering and / or c orrosive
effect on the chamber and the pump.
WARNING
Danger of injury by release of extracted vapors.
Corrosion on the chamber and the pump. Damag e to health.
R emove the extracted vapors from the pump module via a suitable hose into e.g., a
fume extractor facility.
Connect the hose directly to the vacuum pump outlet.
You can connect a laboratory cooling system to the emission condenser of the vacuum pumps
VAP 1 / VAP 2.
For operating the vacuum pumps VAP 1 / VAP 2, please refer to the enclosed pump
operating manual.
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