Binder VD 23, VD 23-UL, VD 53, VD 53-UL, VD 115 Operating Manual

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Operating Manual

VD (E2.1) Vacuum Drying Oven

with microprocessor program controller RD3

Model Model version Art. No. VD 23 VD023-230V 9030-0029, 9130-0029 VD 23-UL VD023UL-120V 9030-0035, 9130-0035 VD 53 VD053-230V 9030-0030, 9130-0030 VD 53-UL VD053UL-120V 9030-0036, 9130-0036 VD 115 VD115-230V 9030-0031, 9130-0031 VD 115-UL VD115UL-120V 9030-0037, 9130-0037

BINDER GmbH

 Address: Post office box 102, 78502 Tuttlingen, Germany  Phone: +49 7462 2005 0  Fax: +49 7462 2005 100  Internet: http://www.binder-world.com  E-mail: info@binder-world.com  Service Hotline: +49 7462 2005 555  Service Fax: +49 7462 2005 93 555  Service E-Mail: service@binder-world.com  Service Hotline USA: +1 866 885 9794 or +1 631 224 4340 x3  Service Hotline Asia Pacific: +852 390 705 04 or +852 390 705 03  Service Hotline Russia and CIS: +7 495 988 15 16

Issue 07/2017 Art. No. 7001-0125

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 ........................................................................................................................................... 8

1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chamber ................................................. 9

1.6 Intended use ..................................................................................................................................... 11

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE EQUIPMENT ................................................................. 12

2.1 Chamber overview ............................................................................................................................ 13

2.2 VD 23 control panel........................................................................................................................... 14

2.3 VD 53 / 115 control panel ................................................................................................................. 14

2.4 Connections at the rear of the chamber ........................................................................................... 15

3. COMPLETENESS OF DELIVERY, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND

INSTALLATION .................................................................................................... 16

3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery ................................................ 16

3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation .................................................................................... 17

3.3 Storage .............................................................................................................................................. 17

3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions ................................................................................ 17

4. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS................................................................ 19

4.1 Vacuum expansion racks .................................................................................................................. 19

4.2 Vacuum connection .......................................................................................................................... 19

4.3 Inert gas connection .......................................................................................................................... 19

4.4 Electrical connection ......................................................................................................................... 20

5. START UP ............................................................................................................ 21

5.1 Settings at the RD3 program controller ............................................................................................ 21

5.2 General indications on the RD3 program controller ......................................................................... 22

6. FIXED VALUE ENTRY MODE ............................................................................. 24

7. WEEK PROGRAM EDITOR ................................................................................. 25

7.1 Program table template for Week program Editor ............................................................................ 27

7.2 Programming example of the Week program editor ......................................................................... 28

7.2.1 Desired time function .............................................................................................................. 28

7.2.2 Proceeding overview .............................................................................................................. 28

7.2.3 Proceeding in detail ................................................................................................................ 29

8. PROGRAM EDITOR ............................................................................................. 34

8.1 Selecting between set-point ramp and set-point step ....................................................................... 34

8.1.1 Programming with setting “Ramp” (default setting) ................................................................ 34

8.1.2 Programming with setting “step” ............................................................................................. 36

8.1.3 General notes on programming temperature transitions ........................................................ 37

8.2 Set-point entry for program operation ............................................................................................... 37

8.3 Program table template ..................................................................................................................... 40

8.4 Deleting a program section ............................................................................................................... 41

9. PROGRAM START LEVEL .................................................................................. 42

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10. USER LEVEL ....................................................................................................... 45

11. PERFORMANCE IN CASE OF FAILURES .......................................................... 51

11.1 Performance after power failure ........................................................................................................ 51

11.2 Alarm messages ............................................................................................................................... 51

12. TEMPERATURE SAFETY DEVICE CLASS 2 ..................................................... 51

13. REFERENCE MEASUREMENTS. CHECKING THE TEMPERATURE IN THE

INNER CHAMBER ............................................................................................... 53

14. COMMISSIONING THE VACUUM ....................................................................... 53

14.1 Evacuation ........................................................................................................................................ 54

14.2 Breaking the vacuum (flooding with ambient air) .............................................................................. 54

14.3 Operation with inert gas .................................................................................................................... 55

15. SWITCHING CONTACTS 24V DC VIA OPERATION LINES .............................. 56

16. OPTIONS .............................................................................................................. 57

16.1 Connection kit VD (option) ................................................................................................................ 57

16.2 Vacuum module empty (without pump) (option) ............................................................................... 57

16.3 Vacuum module with chemical membrane pump VP 1.1 or VP 2.1 (option) .................................... 59

16.4 Vacuum module with speed controlled chemical membrane pump VP 3.1 and vacuum controller

(option) .............................................................................................................................................. 61

16.5 Digital pressure display (option)........................................................................................................ 63

16.6 Additional measuring channel for digital object temperature display with flexible P t 100 temperature

sensor (option) .................................................................................................................................. 63

16.7 Measuring access port vacuum 9 poles (option) .............................................................................. 64

16.8 Communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option) ............................................ 65

17. MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND SERVICE .................................................... 65

17.1 Maintenance intervals, service .......................................................................................................... 65

17.2 Cleaning and decontamination ......................................................................................................... 66

17.2.1 Cleaning .................................................................................................................................. 66

17.2.2 Decontamination ..................................................................................................................... 67

17.3 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH ................................................................................. 69

18. DISPOSAL............................................................................................................ 69

18.1 Disposal of the transport packing ..................................................................................................... 69

18.2 Decommissioning .............................................................................................................................. 70

18.3 Disposal of the chamber in the Federal Republic of Germany ......................................................... 70

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

Germany ........................................................................................................................................... 71

18.5 Disposal of the chamber in non-member states of the EU ............................................................... 73

19. TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................... 73

20. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................ 75

20.1 Factory calibration and adjustment ................................................................................................... 75

20.2 Technical data ................................................................................................................................... 75

20.3 Equipment and options (extract) ....................................................................................................... 77

20.4 Accessories and spare parts (extract) .............................................................................................. 78

20.5 Dimensions VD 23 ............................................................................................................................ 80

20.6 Dimensions VD 53 ............................................................................................................................ 81

20.7 Dimensions VD 115 .......................................................................................................................... 82

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21. CERTIFICATES AND DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY ............................... 83

21.1 EU Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................................................... 83

21.2 Certificate for the GS mark of conformity of the “VDE Prüf- und Zertifizierungsinstitut” (Testing and

Certification Institute of the Association for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies) ... 85

22. PRODUCT REGISTRATION ................................................................................ 90

23. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE ............................................... 91

23.1 For chambers located outside USA and Canada ............................................................................. 91

23.2 For chambers located in USA and Canada ...................................................................................... 94

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Dear customer,

For the correct operation of the program controlled vacuum drying oven VD, it is important that you read this operating manual completely and carefully and observe all instructions as indicated. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions may result in personal injury. It can also lead to damage to the chamber and/or poor equipment performance.

1. Safety

This operating manual is part of the components of delivery. Always keep it handy for reference. The device should only be operated by laboratory personnel especially trained for this purpos e and familiar with all precautionary measures required for working in a laboratory. Observe the national regulations on minimum age of laboratory personnel. To avoid injuries and property 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 VD vacuum drying oven.

1.1 Legal considerations

This operating manual is for informational purposes only. It contains information for installing, start-up, operation and maintenance of the product. Note: the contents and the product described are subject to change without notice.

Understanding and observing the instructions in this operating manual are prerequisites for hazard-free use and safety during operation and maintenance. In no event shall BINDER be held liable for any damages, direct or incidental arising out of or related to the use of this manual.

This operating manual cannot cover all conceivable applications. If you would like additional information, or if special problems arise that are not sufficiently addressed in this manual, please ask your dealer or contact us directly by phone at the number located on page one of this manual

Furthermore, we emphasize that the contents of this operating manual are not part of an earlier or existing agreement, description, or legal relationship, nor do they modify such a relationship. All obligations on the part of BINDER derive from the respective purchase contract, which also contains the entire and exclusively valid statement of warranty administration. The statements in this manual neither augment nor restrict the contractual warranty provisions.

Have repairs performed only by experts authorized by BINDER. Repaired chambers must comply with the quality standard specified by BINDER.

1.2 Structure of the safety instructions

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

1.2.1 Signal word panel

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

DANGER

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

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Warning signs

Electrical hazard

Hot surface

or chemical burns

Mandatory action signs

plug

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 m oderat e or m inor (reversible) injury.

CAUTION

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

1.2.2 Safety alert symbol

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

injury.

1.2.3 Pictograms

Lifting hazard

Biohazard

Inhalation hazard

Risk of corrosion and /

Explosive atmosphere

Suffocation hazard

Pollution Hazard

Stability hazard

Harmful substances

Mandatory regulation

Environment protection

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Read operating

instructions

Disconnect the power

Wear safety goggles

Lift with several persons

Prohibition signs

water

Pictograms (Warning signs)

Service label

Do NOT touch

Do NOT spray with

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

1.2.4 Word message panel structure

Type / cause of hazard. Possible consequences.

∅ Instruction how to avoid the hazard: prohibition

 Instruction how to avoid the hazard: mandatory action

Observe all other notes and information not necessarily emphasized in the same way, in order to avoid disruptions that could result in direct or indirect injury or property damage.

1.3 Localization / position of safety labels on the chamber

The following labels are located on the chamber:

Hot surface (on the outer chamber door)

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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(example)

BINDER

Manufacturer: BINDER GmbH

VD 23

Model designation

Vacuum Drying Oven

Device name

Serial No.

000000000000

Serial no. of the chamber

Built

2017

Year of construction

392 °F

IP protection

IP type of protection acc. to standard EN 60529

Temp. safety device

DIN 12880

Temperature safety device acc. to standard DIN 12880:2007

Class

2.0

Class of temperature safety device

Art. No.

9030-0029

Art. no. of the chamber

Project No.

---

Optional: Special application acc. to project no.

0,80 kW

Nominal power

3,5 A

Nominal current

230 V / 50 Hz

Nominal voltage +/- 10% 230 V / 60 Hz

1 N ~

Current type

Symbol on the type plate

Information

Nominal temp.

200 °C

0,80 kW / 3,5 A

392 °F

230 V / 50 Hz

IP protection

230 V / 60 Hz

Safety device

DIN 12880

1 N ~

Class

2.0

Art. No.

9030-0029

Built

2017

Vacuum Drying Oven

BINDER GmbH

www.binder-world.com

VD 23

Serial No. 00000000000000

1.4 Type plate

The type plate sticks to the left side of the chamber, bottom right-hand.

Project No.

Figure 2: Type plate (example of VD 23 regular chamber)

Indications of the type plate

Nominal

200 °C

temperature

Im Mittleren Ösch 5 78532 Tuttlingen / Germany

Information

Nominal temperature

E2.1

Made in Germany

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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 “VDE Prüf- und Zertifizierungsinstitut” (Testing and Certification Institute of the Association for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies

The chamber is certified according to Customs Union Technical Regulation (CU TR) for the Eurasian Economic Union (Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan).

Symbol on the type plate

Information

CAUTION

Do NOT introduce any substance into the oven which is combustible or explosive at

drying oven for drying or heat treatments leading to release of

The chamber is certified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. according to the following standards:

(VD-UL only)

UL 61010A-1, UL 61010A-2-10 CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1-92, CSA C22.2 No. 1010.2.010-94

1.5 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 (formerly BGI/GUV-I 850-0, BGR/GUV-R 120 or ZH 1/119, issued by the employers’ liability insurance association) (for Germany).

BINDER GmbH is only responsible for the safety features of the chamber provided skilled electricians or qualified personnel authorized by BINDER perform all maintenance and repair, and if components relating to chamber safety are replaced in the event of failure with original spare parts.

To operate the chamber, use only original BINDER accessories or accessories from third-party suppliers authorized by BINDER. The user is responsible for any risk caused by using unauthorized accessories.

Danger of overheating. Damage to the chamber.

∅ Do NOT install the oven in unventilated recesses.

 Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.

Do not operate the chamber in hazardous locations.

DANGER

Explosion hazard. Danger of death.

∅ Do NOT operate the chamber in potentially explosive areas.

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

The chamber is regularly equipped with a large-surface area safety valve. The window, manufactured in toughened safety glass, is elastic-mounted and serves as a safety valve in the event of explosion. The additional plastic panel provides splinter protection.

DANGER

Explosion hazard. Danger of death.

∅

working temperature.

∅ NO explosive dust or air-solvent mixture in the inner chamber. ∅ Do NOT use the vacuum

combustible vapors able to form an explosive mixture with air.

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Any solvent contained in the charging material must not be explosive or inflammable. I.e., irrespective of the solvent concentration in the steam room, NO explosive mixture with air must form. The 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. Take adequate measures to exclude such risks prior to putting the chamber into operation.

DANGER

Electrical hazard. Danger of death.

∅ The oven must NOT become wet during operation or maintenance.

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

During and shortly after operation, the temperature of the inner surfaces almost equals the set-point.

CAUTION

The inner chamber will become hot during operation. Danger of burning.

∅ Do NOT touch the inner surfaces or the charging material during operation.

In the case of operation with inert gas, the chamber is supplied with an oxygen-displacing gas (e.g. N2). The gas emerging from the system must therefore be removed from the installation area by means of a suitable extraction system (see technical ventilation measures in the DGUV guidelines 213-850 on safe working in laboratories (formerly BGI/GUV-I 850-0, BGR/GUV-R 120 or ZH 1/119, issued by the employers’ liability insurance association) (for Germany).

With 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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plosive at working temperature into

1.6 Intended use

The VD vacuum drying ovens are suitable for drying and heat treatment of solid or pulverized charging material, as well as bulk material, using the supply of heat under vacuum. The solvent content must not be explosive or flammable. A mixture of any component of the charging material with air must NOT be explosive. The drying temperature must lie below the flash point or below the sublimation point of the charging material. Any component of the charging material must NOT be able to release toxic gases.

Other applications are not approved. The chambers are not classified as medical devices as defined by the Medical Device Directive

93/42/EEC.

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

The charging 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.

DANGER

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

∅ Do NOT introduce any substance combustible or ex

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.

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.

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2. Description of the equipment

Vacuum drying is used for special drying problems, for which conventional drying methods cannot offer a solution due to physical limitations.

All functions of the multifunctional program control can be set simply and conveniently via the easy to understand function keypad of the RD3 temperature program controller. This controller is equipped with touch function keys and a digital display and permits exact temperature setting and programming temperature cycles. The VD provides almost unlimited possibilities of adapting to individual customer requirements based upon extensive programming options and on the week program timer and real time clock of the controller.

The inner chamber is made of especially corrosion resistant stainless steel V4A (German material no.

1.4404 2B, US equivalent AISI 316L) micro-polished. The rack holder and all of the chamber's vacuum

connections and valves are made of especially corrosion resistant stainless steel V4A (German material no. 1.4571, US equivalent AISI 316Ti). The housing is RAL 7035 powder-coated. All corners and edges are also completely coated. When operating the chamber at temperatures above 150 °C / 302 °F, the impact of the oxygen in the air may cause discoloration of the metallic surfaces (yellowish-brown or blue) by natural oxidation processes. These colorations are harmless and will in no way impair the function or quality of the chamber.

The chambers are jacket-heated. The APT.line™ preheating c hamber technique ensures a completely homogeneous jacket temperature, ensuring uniform heat transfer into the inner chamber. The low-loss heat transfer to the material uses the patented 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 polycarbonate panel ensures proven and effective splinter protection in the event of an implosion.

All VD chambers provide an inert gas connection and a measuring connection serving to connect a vacuum controller or a measuring access port.

The chambers are equipped as standard with a large-surface safety valve. The toughened safety glass window is elastic-mounted and in the event of explosion serves as a safety valve. The additional plastic panel provides splinter protection.

The chambers are equipped with a serial interface RS 422 for computer communication, e.g. via the communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option, chap.16.8). For further options, see chap. 20.3.

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. 15 °C / 27 °F above room temperature. The maximum temperature is 200 °C / 392 °F.

Vacuum pumps with a suction capacity of 1 m The permissible end vacuum is 10

-2

mbar / 0.0003 inHg.

/h to 30 m3/h are suitable for the VD vacuum drying oven.

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(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(E)

2.1 Chamber overview

Figure 3: VD 23 with option vacuum module and chemical membrane pump

(A) Control panel and instrument box (B) Chamber door (C) Elastic-mounted safety glass window (D) Vacuum module (option) (E) Chemical membrane pump (option)

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VAC.OFF

VAC.ON

AIR

GAS

AIR/GAS

VAC.OFF

VAC.ON

2.2 VD 23 control panel

(7) (8) (4) (3) (2) (2 a) (1)

Figure 4: VD 23 control panel

(1) On/off switch (main power switch) (2) Temperature safety device class 2 (2a) Red alarm lamp of the safety device class 2 (3) Manometer (pressure reading) (4) Aeration valve (inert gas or ambient air) (7) Program controller RD3 (8) Vacuum shut-off valve

2.3 VD 53 / 115 control panel

(8) (7) (6) (5) (3) (2) (2a ) (1 )

Figure 5: VD 53/115 control panel

(1) On/off switch (main power switch) (2) Temperature safety device class 2 (2a) Red alarm lamp of the safety device cla ss 2 (3) Manometer (pressure reading) (5) Aeration valve (ambient air) (6) Fine dosing valve (inert gas) (7) Program controller RD3 (8) Vacuum shut-off valve

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(17)

2.4 Connections at the rear of the chamber

(10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (9)

Figure 6: Rear of VD

(9) RS 422 serial interface for computer communication (10) Miniature fuse (11) Power connection line (12) Inert gas connection, adapter with hose olive ∅ 8 mm / 0.31 in

(VD23: also fresh air inlet)

(13) Vacuum connection with small flange DN16 (14) DIN socket (option) for option “object temperature display” (15) DIN socket (operation line 2) (option) for option “program controlled venting” (16) DIN socket (operation line 1) (option) for option “vacuum module with pump” (17) Measuring connection with small flange DN16

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the door or the lower

of 4

3. Completeness of delivery, transportation, storage, and

installation

3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery

After unpac king, please check the chamber and its optional accessories, if any, based on the delivery receipt for completeness and for transportation damage. Inform the carrier immediately if transportation damage has occurred.

The final tests of the manufacturer may have caused traces of the shelves on the inner surfaces. This has no impact on the function and performance of the chamber.

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

CAUTION

Sliding or tilting of the chamber. Damage to the chamber. Risk of injury by lifting heavy loads.

∅ Do NOT lift or transport the chamber using the door handle,

housing.

 Lift chambers size 23 and 53 from the pallet at the four lower corners with the aid

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 observe the guidelines for safe lifting and transportation (chap. 3.2).

For disposal of the transport packing, see chap. 18.1. If you ordered the option “vacuum module with chemical membrane pump”, the pump will be delivered in

a separate box and must be fitted into the module and connected at the place of installation (see chap.

16.3 and 16.4).

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

Second-hand chambers are chambers that were used for a short time for tests or exhibitions. They are thoroughly tested before resale. BINDER ensures that the chamber is technically sound and will work flawlessly.

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

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3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation

After operation, please observe the guidelines for temporarily decommissioning the chamber (chap.

18.2).

CAUTION

Sliding or tilting of the chamber. Damage to the chamber. Risk of injury by lifting heavy loads.

 Transport the chamber in its original packaging only.  For moving or shipping, secure the oven with transport straps.

∅ Do NOT lift or transport the chamber using the door, the handle, or the lower housing.

 Lift chambers size 23 and 53 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. 18.2).

• 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 may form. Before start-up, wait at least one hour until the chamber has attained ambient temperature and is completely dry.

3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions

Set up the VD vacuum drying oven on a flat, even, and non-flammable surface, 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 data, chap. 20.2). The chambers are designed for 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.

• 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 +25 °C / 77°F to which the specified technical data relate. Deviations from the indicated data are possible for other ambient conditions.

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

• Installation height: max. 2000 m / 6562 ft above sea level.

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CAUTION

When decommissioning the vacuum drying oven, shut off the inert gas supply: Close

When placing several chambers of the same size side by side, maintain a minimum distance of 250 mm /

9.8 in between each chamber. Wall distances: rear 100 mm / 3.9 in, sides 135 mm / 5.3 in. Spacing

above and behind the chamber of at least 100 mm / 3.9 in must also be maintained.

Danger by stacking. Damage to the chambers.

∅ Do NOT place vacuum drying ovens on top of each other.

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

For the user there is no risk of temporary overvoltages in the sense of EN 61010-1:2010. Do not install or operate the vacuum drying oven VD 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.

The maximum permissible ambient temperature of the vacuum pumps delivered by BINDER 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 described in the DGUV guidelines 213-850 on safe working in laboratories (formerly BGI/GUV-I 850-0, BGR/GUV-R 120 or ZH 1/119, issued by the employers’ liability insurance association) (for Germany).

For operation with inert gas, the chamber is supplied with an oxygen-displacing gas, e.g. N in high concentrations are hazardous to health. They are colorless and almost odorless and therefore practically imperceptible. Inhalation of inert gases can cause drowsiness up to respiratory arrest. When

content of the air decreases below 18%, there is risk of death from lack of oxygen. Any gas that

the O

might escape has to be led out via good room ventilation or a suitable exhaust system.

. Inert gases

WARNING

High concentration of inert gas. Risk of death by suffocation.

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

 Ensure technical ventilation measures.  Respect the relevant regulations for handling these gases. 

valves (4) or (6).

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The low-loss heat transfer to the material occurs via the

CAUTION

4. Installation and connections

4.1 Vacuum expansion racks

patented aluminum vacuum expansion racks (also available in stainless steel as an option). The strong tension causes the racks to fit tightly against the interior wall and their largesurface contact area ensures rapid and effective heat transfer.

The removable rack holders allow for easy positioning. You can also remove the expansion racks for easy cleaning.

Do not remove them too often in order to prevent wear.

Figure 7: 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.

Invalid calibration.

∅ Do NOT change between aluminum and stainless steel racks

 Use the delivered expansion racks only

4.2 Vacuum connection

Always connect the VD vacuum drying oven to a vacuum pump or to a domestic vacuum system. For this purpose, the vacuum connection (13) with small flange DN16 must be connected to the back of the chamber at the top with the vacuum pump or domestic vacuum system via a vacuum suction hose. For connecting to the chamber, BINDER recommends the connection kit VD, Art. no. 8012-0146.

With the option “stainless steel tubing” between the vacuum oven and vacuum module, the vacuum connection is already located inside the vacuum module.

Vacuum pumps with a suction capacity of 1-30 m³/h are suitable for the VD vacuum drying oven. Permissible end vacuum: 10

4.3 Inert gas connection

Connect the inert gas supply to the inert gas connection (adapter with hose olive diameter 8 mm / 0.31 in) via a pressure reducer. Screw the enclosed adapter with hose olive on the thread (12) at the chamber rear. Set the pressure reducer to a pressure slightly above ambient pressure. Ensure that the pressure reducer will certainly open. Do not alter this setting in order to avoid perturbation inside the oven and release of big quantities of inert gas after flooding the VD.

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-2

mbar / 0.0003 inHg.

When decommissioning the vacuum drying oven, shut off the inert gas supply: Close

VD 23

VD 115

VD 23-UL VD 53-UL

CAUTION

Inert gases in high concentrations are hazardous to health. They are colorless and almost odorless and therefore practically imperceptible. Inhalation of inert gases can cause drowsiness up to respiratory arrest. When the O Any gas that might escape has to be led out via good room ventilation or a suitable exhaust system.

content of the air decreases below 18%, there is risk of death from lack of oxygen.

WARNING

High concentration of inert gas. Risk of death by suffocation.

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

 Ensure technical ventilation measures.  Respect the relevant regulations for handling these gases. 

valves (4) or (6).

4.4 Electrical connection

The chambers are supplied ready for connection. They come with a fixed power connection cable of at least 1800 mm / 70.87 in in length.

Model Power plug

VD 53

VD 115-UL NEMA 5-20P 115 V at 60 Hz 1N~ 20 A

• The domestic socket must also provide a protective conductor. Make sure that the connection of the

protective conductor of the domestic installations to the chamber’s protective conductor meets the latest technology. The protective conductors of the socket and plug must be compatible!

• Prior to connection and start-up, check the power supply voltage. Compare the values to the specified

data located on the chamber’s type plate (chamber front behind the door, bottom left-hand, see chap.

1.4).

• When connecting, please observe the regulations specified by the local electricity supply company

and as well as the VDE directives (for Germany). We recommend the use of a residual current circuit breaker.

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

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

Shockproof plug

NEMA 5-15P 115 V at 60 Hz 1N~ 12,5 A

Nominal voltage ± 10% at the

indicated power frequency

230 V at 50 Hz 230 V at 60 Hz

Current

type

1N~ 10 A

Chamber

fuse

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), turn on the chamber via the main power switch (1):

• Position 0: Oven without function

• Position I: Oven operating

Warming chambers may release odors in the first few days after commissioning. This is not a quality defect. To reduce odors quickly we recommend heating up the chamber to its nominal temperature for one day and in a well-ventilated location.

5.1 Settings at the RD3 program controller

After turning on the chamber at the main power switch (1), the controller is in Normal Display / Fixed value operation mode.

Depending on the temperature value entered before, LED (7a) is lit if the heating is active, or no LED is lit if the actual temperature is equal to or above the set-point.

In Display 1 of the controller the actual temperature value is displayed.

• With inactive week program timer:

In Display 2 of the controller the actual date and time are displayed. Example:

15.05.06 13:52

• With active week program timer:

In Display 2 of the controller the actual date and time and the states of the week program timer channels are displayed. Examples:

15.05.06 13:52 - - 15.05.06 13:52 - �

Channel 1 Off, Channel 2: Off

Channel 1: O ff,

Channel 2: On

15.05.06 13:52 � -

Channel 1: On,

Channel 2: Off

(7a) LED Heating active (7b) LED Operation line 1 ON

(7c) LED Operation line 2 ON (7d)

LED lit: program operation LED flashing: exceeding of the

tolerance limits in “Fixed value entry mode” or in “Program operation”. In program operation: program interruption.

15.05.06 13:52 � �

Channel 1 On,

Channel 2: On

Figure 8: RD3 program controller

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The program controller RD3 permits programming temperature cycles. You can enter two programs with up to 10 sections each or one program with up to 20 sections (setting in

the user level, chap. 10).

When changing from 2 programs to 1 program or vice-versa, existing programs are deleted.

The maximum length of an individual program section can be set to either 99 h 59 min or to 999 h 59 min (setting in the user level, chap. 10). This setting is then valid for all program sections.

Programming can be done directly through the keypad of the controller or graphically through the software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option, chap. 16.8) specially developed by BINDER.

5.2 General indications on the RD3 program controller

The program controller RD3 offers several functional levels:

Normal Display / Fixed value operation:

• Display of the temperature actual value (display 1) and of the actual date and time (display 2).

• The oven is in fixed value operating mode, equilibrating to the entered set-points.

Fixed value entry mode (chap. 6)

• Entry of the temperature set-point for fixed value operating mode

• Entry of temperature set-points 1 and 2 for week program operation

Program editor (chap. 8)

• You can enter two programs with up to 10 sections each or one program with up to 20 sections

(selection in the user level, chap. 10). Entry of temperature set-points in all program sections (chap.

8.1).

• Deleting a program section (chap. 8.4)

Program start level (chap. 9)

• Selection of an entered program

• Entry of settings affecting the program course, as “start delay time” or “number of program cycles”

• Program start

Week program editor (chap.7)

• Setting the shift points

User level (chap. 10)

• User specific controller settings

• Setting the real time clock

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Menu visible only if week program timer is activated in the user level

Normal Display / Fixed value operation

5 seconds

Fixed value entry mode Program editor Program start level

Week program editor

5 seconds

User level

If no button is touched during more than 120 sec., the controller returns from the current level to Normal Display.

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Display 1 shows

e.g. 39.8 C

(actual temperature value)

channel 1: Off,

channel 2: Off, visible only if week program timer is activated

in the user level, chap. 10)

Display 1 shows

e.g. 40.0 C

(actual temperature set-point 1)

Display 2 shows

SP1 TEMPERATURE

(variable: temperature in °C)

in the user level, chap. 10)

Display 2 shows

SP2 TEMPERATURE

(variable: temperature in °C)

Display 1 shows

e.g. 000

(actual switching state of operation lines)

Display 2 shows

OPERATION LINE

(variable: switching state of operation lines)

6. Fixed value entry mode

If you do not want to use the week program timer, deactivate it (factory setting, setting in the user level, chap. 10) before entering any set-points. Any setting of the operation l ines in fixed value entry mode is ineffective with active week program timer.

Basic entry principle: Access the individual parameters with button X/W. Enter the value with the arrow keys. A value flashing once after 2 seconds indicates that it has been applied by the controller.

Normal Display

Display 2 shows e.g. 15.05.06 13:52 - - (actual date and time)

(actual switching state of week program timer

Press key

Enter temperature set-point in °C using

arrow keys

Press key

Display 1 shows e.g. 50.0

(actual temperature set-point 2)

Enter temperature set-point in °C using

arrow keys

Press key

Enter switching state of operation lines using

arrow keys

Press key

Value is shown in display 1.

(visible only if week program timer is activated

Value is shown in display 1.

(see chap. 15, switching outputs via operation lines)

If no button is pressed within more than 120 sec, or if the EXIT button is pressed, the controller changes to Normal Display.

When changing the set-point, check the setting of the safety device (chap. 12).

The values entered in fixed-value entry mode remain valid after program run-off and are then equilibrated.

If the week program timer is active, depending on the running week program another set-point (SP2) may be targeted. Temperatures too high or too low for the introduced solvent quantity can occur. Deactivate the week program timer if you do not use it (default setting, setting i n the User level, chap. 10).

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Display 1 shows

e.g. 39.8 C

(actual temperature value)

Display 2 shows

(actual date and time, actual state of week program timer

channel 1: Off, channel 2: Off)

Display 1 shows

e.g. 0000

Display 2 shows

PROGRAM EDITOR

(you are in the program editor)

Display 1 shows

0000

Menu visible only if week program timer is activated

in the user level (chap. 10)

Display 2 shows

WEEK PROG. EDITOR

(you are in the week program editor)

Display 1 shows

0000

Display 2 shows

UserCod?

0000

(enter user code, display flashes)

Display 1 shows

0000

(actual selection: Monday)

Select the day of the week (Monday up to

CAUTION

Too high or too low temperature. Damage to the charging material.

 Deactivate the week program timer if you do not use it.

7. Week program editor

The Week program editor permits defining up to 4 shift point for each week day. A shift point defines a moment and the switching state ON or OFF of the channels that become active in this instance.

Channel function:

• Channel 1 On = Set-point SP2 is equilibrated.

• Channel 1 Off = Set-point SP1 is equilibrated

• Channel 2 = reserve

The week program timer is initially set to inactive (factory setting). Therefore, you need to activate the week program timer in the user level (chap. 10).

Normal Display

e.g. 15.05.06 13:52 - -

Press down key

Press program key

Enter the user code using arrow keys

Automatically forward after 2 sec

for 5 sec

e.g. 0001 (basic setting, adjustable in the user level, chap. 10). Value is shown in both displays.

Display 2 shows

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Monday

Sunday) with key

Press program key

(selection of day of the week)

Day of the week is shown in display 2.

Display 1 shows

0000

Display 2 shows

Shiftpt.

(no function)

Display 1 shows

0000

Display 2 shows

(selection of the shift point)

(actual shift point: 1)

Display 1 shows

e.g. --.--

(time of the selected shift point)

Display 2 shows

(actual selection of the shift point: S1)

(actual setting: shift point not programmed)

Display 1 shows

--.--

(time of the selected shift point)

Display 2 shows

(entry of the time of the selected shift point) (actual setting: shift point not programmed)

Display 1 shows

0000

Display 2 shows

(entry of the state of channel 1)

(actual setting: Off)

Display 1 shows

0000

Display 2 shows

(entry of the state of channel 2) (no function)

(actual setting: Off)

Display 1 shows

e.g., 08.30

(time of the selected shift point)

(actual setting: time 08.30, channels Off)

Press program key

Shiftpt. 1

Select the shift point (1 up to 4) with key

Press program key

S1: --:--

Press program key

Time --:--

Enter the time (hh:mm) using arrow keys

Press key

Value is shown in display 2.

Display 2 shows

Press program key

Ch1 = SP2: Off

Enter the state of channel 1

(On or Off) using arrow keys

Setting is shown in display 2.

Press key

Channel 2: Off

Enter the state of channel 2

Setting is shown in display 2.

(On or Off) using arrow keys

Press key

Press key EXIT

S1: 08:30 - - (actual selection of the shift point: S1)

Press key EXIT twice

Select the next shift point Select the next day of the week

To exit the menu, Press several times key EXIT or wait for 120 seconds. Controller returns to normal display.

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Day of the week

Time

Channel 1

(temperature)

Channel 2*

OFF = SP1

OFF

7.1 Program table template for Week program Editor

Program editor Program title Project Date:

hh:mm AM PM ON = SP2

Monday S1

S2 S3 S4

Tuesday S1

S2 S3 S4

Wednesday S1

S2 S3 S4

Thursday S1

S2 S3

Friday S1

S2 S3 S4

Saturday S1

S2 S3 S4

Sunday S1

S2 S3 S4

* Channel 2 is non-functional in the standard chamber

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Day of the week

Time

Channel 1 (temperature)

7.2 Programming example of the Week program editor

7.2.1 Desired time function

During the day (12 hours) the oven shall maintain a temperature of +80 °C / 176°F, and during the night (12 hours) it shall cool down / stop heating (set-point 30 °C / 86°F).

This program shall automatically run during the whole year, i.e. it shall be programmed just once.

7.2.2 Proceeding overview

1. Settings in the user level (see chap. 10)

• Activating the week program timer

• Checking and, if necessary, setting the real time clock

2. Enter the set-points for the week program in “Fixed value entry mode” (see chap. 6)

Set-points for the example program:

SP1 (night / weekend) = 30 °C (Channel 1 ON = Controller adjusts to set-point SP2) SP2 (day / week) = 80 °C (Channel 1 OFF = Controller adjusts to set-point SP1)

3. Enter the time program to the program editor

Program table for the example program:

hh:mm AM PM ON = SP2 (day)

OFF = SP1 (night)

Monday S1 06:00 ON

S2 18:00 OFF

Tuesday S1 06:00 ON

S2 18:00 OFF

Wednesday S1 06:00 ON

S2 18:00 OFF

Thursday S1 06:00 ON

S2 18:00 OFF

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Friday S1 06:00 ON

S2 18:00 OFF

Saturday S1 06:00 ON

S2 18:00 OFF

Sunday S1 06:00 ON

S2 18:00 OFF

Make sure that no other shift points have been pre-programmed. If so, they must be deleted: Set the time of the respective shift point to “ --:-- ” using key .

Display 1 shows

e.g. 39.8 C

(actual temperature value)

program timer channel 1: Off, channel 2: Off)

Display 1 shows

e.g. 0000

Display 2 shows

PROGRAM EDITOR

(you are in the program editor)

Display 1 shows

0000

Menu visible only if week program timer is activated.

Display 2 shows

WEEK PROG. EDITOR

(you are in the week program editor)

Display 1 shows

0000

Display 2 shows

USER – LEVEL

(you are in the user level)

Display 1 shows

0000

Display 2 shows

UserCod?

0000

(enter user code, display flashes)

Display 1 shows 1 (actual address)

(entry of chamber address)

(actual address: 1)

Display 1 shows

0000

(Week program timer active or inactive?

(actual setting: Inactive)

Display 1 shows

0000

(actual setting: 24h)

Display 1 shows

0000

Display 2 shows

Date (Main menu: Setting the date of the real time clock)

7.2.3 Proceeding in detail

1. Settings in the user level

• Activating the week program timer

• Checking and, if necessary, setting the real time clock

Normal Display

Display 2 shows

Enter the user code using arrow keys

e.g. 15.05.06 13:52 - -

Press down key

Press program key

Automatically forward after 2 sec

(actual date and time, actual switching state of week

for 5 sec

e.g. 0001 (basic setting, or the valid code in case it has been previously changed in this menu). Value is shown in both displays.

Display 2 shows Adress 1

Press several times key

Display 2 shows Prog.Clk Inactive

Select “Active” using arrow keys

Display 2 shows 12h/24h 24h

Press program key

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Press key

until Prog.Clk appears:

Setting is shown in display 2.

(Display mode 12 hours or 24 hours?

Display 1 shows

e.g. 2006

(Actual setting: 2006)

Display 2 shows

Year

2006

(Setting the year of the real time clock)

Display 1 shows

e.g. 5

(Actual setting: may)

Display 2 shows

Month 5 (Setting the month of the real time clock)

Display 1 shows

e.g. 15

(Actual setting: 15)

Display 2 shows

Day

(Setting the day of the real time clock)

Display 1 shows

0000

Display 2 shows

Time (Main menu: Setting the time of the real time clock)

Display 1 shows

e.g. 13

(Actual setting: 13, i.e. 1 p.m.)

Display 2 shows

Hour

(Setting the hour of the real time clock)

Display 1 shows

e.g. 30

(Actual setting: 30 minutes)

Display 2 shows

Minute

(Setting the minute of the real time clock)

Display 1 shows

e.g. 39.8 C

(actual temperature value)

(actual date and time, actual switching state of week

program timer channel 1: Off, channel 2: Off)

Display 1 shows

30.0 C

(actual temperature set-point 1)

Display 2 shows

SP1 TEMPERATURE

(variable: temperature in °C)

Set year (2006 up to 2050) using arrow

keys

Press key

Set month (1 up to 12) using arrow keys

Press key

Set day (1 up to 31) using arrow keys

Press key Press key

Press program key

EXIT

Setting is shown in display 2.

Set hour (0 up to 23) using arrow keys

Setting is shown in display 2.

Press key

Set minute(0 up to 59) using arrow keys

Press several times key

EXIT

Setting is shown in display 2.

or wait for 120 seconds

Controller returns to normal display.

2. Enter the set-points for the week program in Fixed value entry mode (see chap.

Set-points for the example program:

SP1 (night / weekend) = 30 °C (Channel 1 ON = Controller adjusts to set-point SP2) SP2 (day / week) = 80 °C (Channel 1 OFF = Controller adjusts to set-point SP1)

Normal Display

Display 2 shows e.g. 15.05.06 13:52 - -

Press key

Enter temperature set-point 30 °C using

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Value is shown in display 1.

arrow keys

Display 1 shows

80.0 C

(actual temperature set-point 2)

Display 2 shows

SP2 TEMPERATURE

(variable: temperature in °C)

Display 1 shows

e.g. 39.8 C

(actual temperature value)

channel 1: Off, channel 2: Off)

Display 1 shows

e.g. 0000

Display 2 shows

PROGRAM EDITOR

(you are in the program editor)

Display 1 shows

0000

Display 2 shows

WEEK PROG. EDITOR

(you are in the week program editor)

Display 1 shows

0000

Display 2 shows

UserCod?

0000

(enter user code, display flashes)

Display 1 shows

0000

(selection of day of the week)

(actual selection: Monday)

Display 1 shows

0000

Display 2 shows

Shiftpt.

(no function)

Display 1 shows

0000

(actual shift point: 1)

Display 1 shows

e.g. --.--

(time of the selected shift point)

(actual selection of the shift point: S1)

(actual setting: shift point not programmed)

Press key

Enter temperature set-point 80 °C using

arrow keys

Press the EXIT button. The controller changes to Normal Display.

3. Enter the time program to the week program editor

Normal Display

Display 2 shows e.g. 15.05.06 13:52 - -

(actual date and time, actual state of week program timer

Press down key

Value is shown in display 1.

for 5 sec

Press program key

Enter the user code using arrow keys

Automatically forward after 2 sec

Display 2 shows Monday

Select the first day of the week (Monday)

with key

Press program key

Display 2 shows Shiftpt. 1

e.g. 0001 (basic setting, adjustable in the user level, chap. 10). Value is shown in both displays.

Day of the week is shown in display 2.

(selection of the shift point)

Display 2 shows S1: --:--

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Select shift point 1 with key

Press program key

Value is shown in display 2.

Display 1 shows

06.00

(time of the selected shift point)

(actual setting: 6.00, i.e. 6 a.m.)

Display 1 shows

0000

(entry of state of channel 1)

(actual setting: On)

Display 1 shows

06.00

(time of the selected shift point)

(actual selection of the shift point: S1)

(actual setting: time 06.00, channel 1 ON)

Display 1 shows

0000

Display 2 shows

Shiftpt.

(no function)

Display 1 shows

0000

(selection of the shift point)

(actual shift point: 2)

Display 1 shows

e.g. --.--

(time of the selected shift point)

(actual selection of the shift point: S2)

(actual setting: shift point not programmed)

Display 1 shows

18.00

(time of the selected shift point)

(entry of time of the selected shift point)

(actual setting: 18.00, i.e. 6 p.m.)

Display 1 shows

0000

(entry of state of channel 1)

(actual setting: Off)

Display 1 shows

18.00

(time of the selected shift point)

(actual selection of the shift point: S2)

(actual setting: time 18.00, channel 1 OFF)

Display 2 shows Time 06:00

Enter the time 06:00 using arrow keys

Press key

Display 2 shows Ch1 = SP 2: On

Enter the state of channel 1

On using arrow keys

Display 2 shows

S1: 06:00 � -

Press program key

Press key EXIT

(entry of time of the selected shift point)

Value is shown in display 2.

Setting is shown in display 2.

to select the next shift point

Display 2 shows Shiftpt. 2

Select shift point 2 with key

Press program key

Display 2 shows S2: --:--

Press program key

Display 2 shows Time 18:00

Enter the time 18:00 using arrow keys

Press key

Display 2 shows Ch1 = SP2: Off

Enter the state of channel 1

Off using arrow keys

Value is shown in display 2.

Setting is shown in display 2.

Press key EXIT

Display 2 shows

S2: 18:00 - -

Press key EXIT twice

to select the next day of the week

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Display 1 shows

0000

(selection of day of the week)

(actual selection: Tuesday)

Display 1 shows

0000

Display 2 shows

Shiftpt.

(no function)

Display 1 shows

0000

(selection of the shift point)

(actual shift point: 1)

Display 1 shows

e.g. --.--

(time of the selected shift point)

(actual setting: shift point not programmed)

Display 1 shows

06.00

(time of the selected shift point)

(entry of time of the selected shift point)

(actual setting: 6.00, i.e. 6 a.m.)

Display 1 shows

0000

(actual setting: ON)

Enter the state of channel 1

Display 1 shows

06.00

(time of the selected shift point)

(actual setting: time 06.00, channel 1 ON)

Display 2 shows Tuesday

Select the next day of the week (Tuesday)

with key

Press program key

Display 2 shows Shiftpt. 1

Select shift point 1 with key

Press program key

Display 2 shows S1: --:--

Press program key

Day of the week is shown in display 2.

Value is shown in display 2.

(actual selection of the shift point: S1)

Display 2 shows Time 06:00

Enter the time 06:00 using arrow keys

Press key

Display 2 shows Ch1 = SP2: On

On using arrow keys

Display 2 shows S1: 06:00 � -

Press program key

Following entry of the complete program:

Press several times key EXIT

Press key EXIT

etc.

Value is shown in display 2.

(entry of state of channel 1)

Setting is shown in display 2.

(actual selection of the shift point: S1)

to select the next shift point

or wait for 120 seconds

Controller returns to normal display.

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02 03

08 09

8. Program editor

8.1 Selecting between set-point r am p and set-point step

You can program various kinds of temperature transitions. In the user level (chap. 10) you can select between the settings “Ramp” (default setting) and “Step”.

Setting “Ramp” permits programming all kinds of temperature transitions. With setting “Step” the controller will equilibrate only to constant temperat ures; programming

ramps is no longer possible.

Switching between settings “Ramp” and “Step” will influence all programs. Please note that this can cause the time courses of existing programs to change significantly.

8.1.1 Programming with setting “Ramp” (default setting)

Set-points always refer to the start of a program section, i.e., at the beginning of each program section, the entered set-point is reached. During program section operation, the temperature gradually passes to the set-point entered for the subsequent program section.

You can program all kinds of temperature transitions by the appropriate design of the program section timing:

• Gradual temperature changes “set-point ramp“

The set-point gradually moves from one set-point to the one of the following program section during a given interval. The actual temperature value (X) follows the continually moving set-point (W) at any moment.

• Program sections with constant temperature

The initial values of two subsequent program sections are identical; therefore the temperature remains constant during the whole time of the first program section.

• Sudden temperature changes “set-point step”

Steps are temperature changes (ramps) that occur during a very short interval. Two program sections with an identical set-point are followed by a section with a different set-point. If the duration of this transitional program section is very short (minimum entry 1 min), the temperature change will proceed rapidly in the minimum amount of time.

Figure 9: Possible temperature transitions

(with default setting “ramp” in the user level (chap. 10)

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W/°C

t/min.

S01

S02

S03

S04

100

120

180

380

S05

Section

SEC

Temperature

Section length

TIME

Operation lines

O.LINE

S01