Binder KB 23 User manual

Issue 02/2019 Art. No. 7001-0177
Operating Manual
Translation of the original operating manual
KB 23 / KB 23-UL (E3.1)
Cooling Incubators
with compressor technology and program control
Model Model version Art. No.
KB 23 (E3.1) KB023-230V 9020-0112, 9120-0112
KB 23-UL (E3.1) KB023UL-115V 9020-0113, 9120-0113
BINDER GmbH
Address: Post office box 102, 78502 Tuttlingen, Germany Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Internet: http://www.binder-world.com
E-mail: [e-mail] Service Hotline: [phone]
Service Fax: [phone] Service E-Mail: [e-mail]
Service Hotline USA: [phone] or [phone] x3
Service Hotline Asia Pacific: [phone] or [phone]
Service Hotline Russia and CIS: [phone]

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Contents
1. SAFETY..................................................................................................................4
1.1 Legal considerations ...........................................................................................................................4
1.2 Structure of the safety instructions......................................................................................................4
1.2.1 Signal word panel......................................................................................................................4
1.2.2 Safety alert symbol....................................................................................................................5
1.2.3 Pictograms................................................................................................................................5
1.2.4 Word message panel structure.................................................................................................6
1.3 Localization / position of safety labels on the chamber.......................................................................6
1.4 Type plate............................................................................................................................................7
1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chambers................................................8
1.6 Intended use......................................................................................................................................10
1.7 Operating instructions .......................................................................................................................11
1.8 Measures to prevent accidents .........................................................................................................11
2. CHAMBER DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................12
2.1 Chamber overview ............................................................................................................................13
2.2 Control panel.....................................................................................................................................13
2.3 Chamber rear....................................................................................................................................14
3. COMPLETENESS OF DELIVERY, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND
INSTALLATION....................................................................................................14
3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery.................................................14
3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation.....................................................................................15
3.3 Storage..............................................................................................................................................15
3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions.................................................................................16
4. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ..............................................................................17
5. START UP............................................................................................................18
5.1 Settings at the RD3 program controller.............................................................................................18
5.2 General indications............................................................................................................................19
6. FIXED VALUE ENTRY MODE .............................................................................20
7. WEEK PROGRAM EDITOR.................................................................................22
7.1 Program table template for Week program Editor............................................................................24
8. PROGRAM EDITOR.............................................................................................25
8.1 Selecting between set-point ramp and set-point step .......................................................................25
8.1.1 Programming with setting “Ramp” (default setting) ................................................................25
8.1.2 Programming with setting “step”.............................................................................................27
8.1.3 General notes on programming of temperature transitions....................................................28
8.2 Set-point entry for program operation ...............................................................................................28
8.3 Program table template for Program Editor ......................................................................................32
8.4 Deleting a program section ...............................................................................................................33
9. PROGRAM START LEVEL..................................................................................34
10. USER LEVEL .......................................................................................................37
11. PROGRAMMING EXAMPLE OF THE WEEK PROGRAM EDITOR....................44
11.1 Desired time function ........................................................................................................................44
11.2 Proceeding overview.........................................................................................................................44
11.3 Proceeding in detail...........................................................................................................................45

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12. PROGRAMMING EXAMPLE OF THE PROGRAM EDITOR................................51
12.1 Desired time function ........................................................................................................................51
12.2 Proceeding overview.........................................................................................................................51
12.3 Proceeding in detail...........................................................................................................................52
13. PERFORMANCE IN CASE OF FAILURES..........................................................58
13.1 Performance after a power failure.....................................................................................................58
13.2 Alarm messages ...............................................................................................................................58
14. TEMPERATURE SAFETY DEVICES...................................................................58
14.1 Over temperature protective device (class 1) ...................................................................................58
14.2 Safety controller (temperature safety device class 3.1) ....................................................................58
15. DEFROSTING DURING REFRIGERATING OPERATION...................................59
16. OPTIONS..............................................................................................................60
16.1 APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software (option)........................................................................60
16.2 Data logger kit (option)......................................................................................................................60
17. MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND SERVICE.....................................................61
17.1 Maintenance intervals, service..........................................................................................................61
17.2 Cleaning and decontamination..........................................................................................................62
17.2.1 Cleaning..................................................................................................................................62
17.2.2 Decontamination.....................................................................................................................63
17.3 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH .................................................................................64
18. DISPOSAL............................................................................................................65
18.1 Disposal of the transport packing......................................................................................................65
18.2 Decommissioning..............................................................................................................................65
18.3 Disposal of the chamber in the Federal Republic of Germany..........................................................65
18.4 Disposal of the chamber in the member states of the EC except for the Federal Republic of
Germany............................................................................................................................................66
18.5 Disposal of the chamber in non-member states of the EC ...............................................................68
19. TROUBLESHOOTING .........................................................................................69
20. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION................................................................................71
20.1 Factory calibration and adjustment ...................................................................................................71
20.2 Over current protection......................................................................................................................71
20.3 Definition of usable volume...............................................................................................................71
20.4 KB 23 / KB 23-UL (E3.1) technical data............................................................................................72
20.5 Equipment and Options (extract) ......................................................................................................73
20.6 Spare parts and accessories (extract) ..............................................................................................74
20.7 KB / KB-UL 23 dimensions................................................................................................................75
21. CERTIFICATES AND DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY...............................76
21.1 EU Declaration of Conformity............................................................................................................76
21.2 Certificate for the GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung e.V.“
(German Social Accident Insurance) DGUV.....................................................................................79
22. PRODUCT REGISTRATION ................................................................................81
23. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE................................................82
23.1 For chambers located outside USA and Canada..............................................................................82
23.2 For chambers in USA and Canada...................................................................................................85

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Dear customer,
For the correct operation of the chambers, it is important that you read this operating manual completely
and carefully and observe all instructions as indicated. Observe the national regulations on minimum age
of laboratory personnel. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions may result in personal
injury. It can also lead to damage to the chamber and/or poor equipment performance.
1. Safety
This operating manual is part of the components of delivery. Always keep it handy for reference. The
device should only be operated by laboratory personnel especially trained for this purpose and familiar
with all precautionary measures required for working in a laboratory. To avoid injuries and damage
observe the safety instructions of the operating manual.
WARNING
Failure to observe the safety instructions.
Serious injuries and chamber damage.
Observe the safety instructions in this operating manual.
Carefully read the complete operating instructions of the chambers.
1.1 Legal considerations
This operating manual is for informational purposes only. It contains information for installing, start-up,
operation and maintenance of the product. Note: the contents and the product described are subject to
change without notice.
Understanding and observing the instructions in this operating manual are prerequisites for hazard-free
use and safety during operation and maintenance. In no event shall BINDER be held liable for any
damages, direct or incidental arising out of or related to the use of this manual.
This operating manual cannot cover all conceivable applications. If you would like additional information,
or if special problems arise that are not sufficiently addressed in this manual, please ask your dealer or
contact us directly by phone at the number located on page one of this manual
Furthermore, we emphasize that the contents of this operating manual are not part of an earlier or existing
agreement, description, or legal relationship, nor do they modify such a relationship. All obligations on the
part of BINDER derive from the respective purchase contract, which also contains the entire and
exclusively valid statement of warranty administration. The statements in this manual neither augment nor
restrict the contractual warranty provisions.
1.2 Structure of the safety instructions
In this operating manual, the following safety definitions and symbols indicate dangerous situations
following the harmonization of ISO 3864-2 and ANSI Z535.6.
1.2.1 Signal word panel
Depending on the probability of serious consequences, potential dangers are identified with a signal word,
the corresponding safety color, and if appropriate, the safety alert symbol.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
(irreversible) injury.

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WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
(irreversible) injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor
(reversible) injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the product
and/or its functions or of a property in its proximity.
1.2.2 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
Warning signs
Electrical hazard
Hot surface
Explosive atmosphere
Stability hazard
Lifting hazard
Risk of corrosion and /
or chemical burns
Risk of cuts Harmful substances
Biohazard
Pollution Hazard
Mandatory action signs
Mandatory regulation
Read operating
instructions
Disconnect the power
plug
Lift with several persons
Environment protection
Wear protective gloves
Wear safety goggles

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Prohibition signs
Do NOT touch Do NOT spray with
water
Do NOT climb
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:
Figure 1: Position of labels on the chamber
(example KB 23-UL)
Pictograms (Warning signs)
Hot surface
•Inner glass door above the glass door
handle
Risk of cuts
•Rear wall of the interior
Read operating manual
•UL chambers: outer chamber door
•KB with optional interior socket: below
the interior socket
Service label
Keep safety labels complete and legible.
Replace safety labels that are no longer legible. Contact BINDER Service for these replacements.

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1.4 Type plate
The type plate is located behind the outer door, bottom left-hand.
Figure 2: Type plate (example of KB 23 (230 V) regular chamber)
Indications of the type plate
(example)
Information
BINDER
Manufacturer: BINDER GmbH
KB 23
Model designation
Cooling incubator
Device name
Serial No.
000000000000
Serial no. of the chamber
Built
2019
Year of construction
Nominal temperature 100 °C
212°F
Nominal temperature
IP protection
20
IP type of protection acc. to standard EN 60529
Temp. safety device
DIN 12880
Temperature safety device acc. to standard DIN 12880:2007
Class
3.1
Class of temperature safety device
Art. No.
9020-0112
Art. no. of the chamber
Project No.
---
Optional: Special application acc. to project no.
0,34 kW
Nominal power
1,5 A
Nominal current
230 V / 50 Hz
Nominal voltage +/-10% at the indicated power frequency
1 N ~
Current type
Max. operating pressure 15 bar
Max. operating pressure in the refrigerating system
R 134A - 0,075 kg
Refrigerant type and max. filling weight
Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases
covered by the Kyoto Protocol
Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto
Protocol
Symbol on the type plate
Information
CE conformity marking
Electrical and electronic equipment manufactured / placed on
the market in the EC after 13 August 2005 and to be disposed
of in separate collection according to directive 2012/19/EU on
waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
Nominal temp.
100 °C
0,34 kW / 1,5 A
Max. operating pressure 15 bar
212 °F
230 V / 50 Hz
R 134A – 0,075 kg
IP protection
20
Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases
Safety device
DIN 12880
1 N ~
covered by the Kyoto Protocol
Class
3.1
Art. No.
9020-0112
Project No.
Built
2019
Cooling incubator
BINDER GmbH
Im Mittleren Ösch 5
78532 Tuttlingen / Germany
www.binder-world.com
KB 23
E3.1
Serial No. 00000000000000
Made in Germany

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Symbol on the type plate
Information
GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche
Unfallversicherung e.V. (DGUV), Prüf- und
Zertifizierungsstelle Nahrungsmittel und Verpackung im
DGUV Test“ (German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV),
Testing and Certification Body for Foodstuffs and Packaging
Industry in DGUV Test).
(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).
(KB-UL only)
The chamber is certified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.®
according to standards CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1, 2nd
Edition, 2004-07 (Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
Control, and Laboratory Use; Part 1: General Requirements);
UL 61010-1, 2nd Edition, 2005-07-22 (Electrical Equipment for
Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use; Part 1: General
Requirements); IEC 61010-1:2001, 2nd Edition and IEC
61010-2-10 (Particular Requirements for Laboratory
Equipment for the heating of materials).
1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chambers
With regard to operating the chambers and to the installation location, please observe the DGUV
guidelines 213-850 on safe working in laboratories (formerly BGI/GUV-I 850-0, BGR/GUV-R 120 or ZH
1/119, issued by the employers’ liability insurance association) (for Germany).
BINDER GmbH is only responsible for the safety features of the chamber provided skilled electricians or
qualified personnel authorized by BINDER perform all maintenance and repair, and if components relating
to chamber safety are replaced in the event of failure with original spare parts.
To operate the chamber, use only original BINDER accessories or accessories from third-party suppliers
authorized by BINDER. The user is responsible for any risk caused by using unauthorized accessories.
CAUTION
Danger of overheating.
Damage to the chamber.
∅Do NOT install the chamber in unventilated recesses.
Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.
Do not operate the chambers in hazardous locations.
DANGER
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
∅Do NOT operate the chamber in potentially explosive areas.
KEEP explosive dust or air-solvent mixtures AWAY from the chamber.

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The chambers do not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.
DANGER
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
∅Do NOT introduce any substance into the cooling incubator which is combustible or
explosive at working temperature.
∅NO explosive dust or air-solvent mixture in the inner chamber.
Any solvent contained in the charging material must not be explosive or inflammable. I.e., irrespective of
the solvent concentration in the steam room, NO explosive mixture with air must form. The temperature
inside the chamber must lie below the flash point or below the sublimation point of the charging material.
Familiarize yourself with the physical and chemical properties of the charging material, as well as the
contained moisture constituent and its behavior with the addition of heat energy.
Familiarize yourself with any potential health risks caused by the charging material, the contained moisture
constituent or by reaction products which may arise during the temperature process. Take adequate
measures to exclude such risks prior to putting the cooling incubator into operation.
DANGER
Electrical hazard.
Danger of death.
∅The chamber must NOT become wet during operation or maintenance.
The cooling incubators were produced in accordance with VDE regulations and were routinely tested in
accordance to VDE 0411-1 (IEC 61010-1).
During and shortly after operation, the temperature of the inner surfaces almost equals the set-point.
CAUTION
The glass doors, the glass door handles, and the inner chamber will become hot
during operation.
Danger of burning.
∅Do NOT touch the glass doors, the glass door handles, the inner surfaces or the
charging material during operation.
CAUTION
Fan grid on the rear wall of the interior.
Risk of cuts.
∅Do NOT touch the rear wall of the interior during fan operation.

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WARNING
Stability hazard.
Danger of injury.
Damage to the chamber and the charging material.
Housing cover breakaway.
∅Do NOT climb on the lower housing cover.
∅Do NOT load the lower housing cover with heavy objects while the chamber door is
open.
1.6 Intended use
Cooling incubators KB / KB-UL are suitable for exact conditioning of harmless materials. Because of their
precise temperature accuracy these devices are especially useful for cultivation of microorganisms with a
narrow temperature optimum in a range of 4 °C / 39.2°F to 37 °C / 98.6°F. Main fields of application are
tests of long-term storage (e.g. at 4 °C / 39.2°F), refrigerated incubation between 20 °C / 68°F and 25 °C /
77°F and incubation at 37 °C / 98.6°F (also with additional introduction of heat) or with alternating
temperatures (e.g. 37 °C / 98.6°F and 4 °C / 39.2°F).
A mixture of any component of the charging material with air must NOT be explosive. The operating
temperature must lie below the flash point or below the sublimation point of the charging material. Any
component of the charging material must NOT be able to release toxic gases.
Other applications are not approved.
The chambers are not classified as medical devices as defined by the Medical Device Directive
93/42/EEC.
Following the instructions in this operating manual and conducting regular maintenance work
(chap. 17.1) are part of the intended use.
DANGER
Explosion or implosion hazard.
Danger of poisoning.
Danger of death.
∅Do NOT introduce any substance combustible or explosive at working temperature into
the chamber, in particular no energy sources such as batteries or lithium-ion batteries.
∅NO explosive dust or air-solvent mixture in the inner chamber.
∅Do NOT introduce any substance which could lead to release of toxic gases.
The charging material shall not contain any corrosive ingredients that may damage the
machine components made of stainless steel, aluminum, and copper. Such ingredients
include in particular acids and halides. Any corrosive damage caused by such ingredients is
excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH.
WARNING: If customer should use a BINDER chamber running in non-supervised continuous
operation, we strongly recommend in case of inclusion of irrecoverable specimen or samples
to split such specimen or samples and store them in at least two chambers, if this is feasible.