Binder KT 53 User manual

Issue 07/2015 Art. No. 7001-0291
Operating Manual
Translation of the original operating manual
KT (E6.1)
Cooling Incubator
with Peltier Refrigerating Technology and program controller
Model Model version Art. No.
KT 53 KT053-230V 9020-0311
KT 53-UL KT053UL-120V 9020-0312
KT 115 KT115-230V 9020-0313
KT 115-UL KT115UL-120V 9020-0314
KT 170 KT170-230V 9020-0289
KT 170-UL KT170UL-120V 9020-0310
BINDER GmbH
Address Post office box 102
D-78502 Tuttlingen
Tel. [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.................................................................................................................. 6
1.1 Legal considerations ...........................................................................................................................6
1.2 Structure of the safety instructions......................................................................................................6
1.2.1 Signal word panel .....................................................................................................................6
1.2.2 Safety alert symbol ...................................................................................................................7
1.2.3 Pictograms ................................................................................................................................7
1.2.4 Word message panel structure.................................................................................................8
1.3 Localization / position of safety labels on the unit...............................................................................8
1.4 Type plate ...........................................................................................................................................9
1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the cooling incubator..................................10
1.6 Intended use .....................................................................................................................................12
1.7 Operating instructions .......................................................................................................................12
1.8 Measures to prevent accidents .........................................................................................................13
2. UNIT DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................ 14
2.1 Unit overview.....................................................................................................................................15
2.2 Instrument panel ...............................................................................................................................15
2.3 Unit rear.............................................................................................................................................16
3. COMPLETENESS OF DELIVERY, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND
LOCATION OF INSTALLATION .......................................................................... 17
3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery................................................17
3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation.....................................................................................17
3.3 Storage..............................................................................................................................................18
3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions ................................................................................18
4. INSTALLATION OF THE EQUIPMENT ............................................................... 20
4.1 Spacer for wall distance....................................................................................................................20
4.2 Electrical connection .........................................................................................................................21
5. START UP............................................................................................................ 22
5.1 Behavior when opening the door ......................................................................................................22
6. FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW OF THE T4.12 CHAMBER CONTROLLER ............. 22
6.1 Menu structure ..................................................................................................................................23
6.1.1 General menu .........................................................................................................................23
6.1.2 Quick menu.............................................................................................................................25
6.1.3 “User” menu............................................................................................................................25
6.2 Operating modes...............................................................................................................................26
6.2.1 Activating the “control off”mode or change to “fixed value” operating mode.........................26
6.3 Performance during and after power failure......................................................................................28
6.4 Information ........................................................................................................................................29
7. CONFIGURATION OF OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ................................................ 30
7.1 Setting the optional door heating ......................................................................................................30
7.2 Turning on / off the optional interior socket.......................................................................................31
7.3 Switching on or off the optional zero-voltage relay control outputs ..................................................32
7.4 Functional test of the optional alarm output......................................................................................32
7.5 Switching on or off the optional object temperature display .............................................................33
8. SET-POINT ENTRY IN “FIXED VALUE” OPERATING MODE ........................... 34
8.1 Setting ranges: ..................................................................................................................................34
8.2 Entering the set-points via “quick menu”...........................................................................................34
8.3 Entering the set-points via general menu .........................................................................................36

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9. TIME PROGRAMS ............................................................................................... 38
9.1 Starting and running an existing time program .................................................................................40
9.2 Cancelling a running time program...................................................................................................43
9.3 Creating a new time program............................................................................................................44
9.3.1 Section handling .....................................................................................................................46
9.3.2 Temperature setpoint..............................................................................................................47
9.3.3 Section duration......................................................................................................................47
9.3.4 Repeating one or several sections within a time program......................................................48
9.3.5 Tolerance range......................................................................................................................49
9.3.6 Set-point ramp and set-point step modes...............................................................................51
9.3.7 Switching on or off the optional zero-voltage relay outputs....................................................53
9.3.8 Calling up the next parameter.................................................................................................54
9.3.9 Saving the time program and leaving the program editor.......................................................56
9.4 Program interruption .........................................................................................................................58
9.5 Deleting a time program....................................................................................................................59
10. WEEK PROGRAMS ............................................................................................. 60
10.1 Starting and running an existing week program ...............................................................................61
10.2 Cancelling a running week program .................................................................................................64
10.3 Creating a new week program ..........................................................................................................65
10.3.1 Section handling .....................................................................................................................67
10.3.2 Temperature setpoint..............................................................................................................68
10.3.3 Day of the week ......................................................................................................................68
10.3.4 Time of the day .......................................................................................................................69
10.3.5 Activity of the shift-point..........................................................................................................70
10.3.6 Switching on or off the optional zero-voltage relay outputs....................................................70
10.3.7 Calling up the next parameter.................................................................................................71
10.3.8 Saving the week program and leaving the program editor.....................................................73
10.4 Deleting a week program ..................................................................................................................74
11. KEY LOCK ........................................................................................................... 75
11.1 Directly activating the key lock function ............................................................................................76
11.2 Automatic key lock ............................................................................................................................76
11.3 Changing the password for unlocking the key lock...........................................................................78
12. GENERAL CONTROLLER SETTINGS................................................................ 79
12.1 Setup wizard .....................................................................................................................................80
12.2 Date and time settings ......................................................................................................................80
12.3 Selecting the menu language of the T4.12 controller .......................................................................82
12.4 Setting display brightness .................................................................................................................82
12.5 Changing the temperature unit .........................................................................................................83
12.6 Defining the data recording rate........................................................................................................83
12.7 Factory reset .....................................................................................................................................84
12.8 Network configuration .......................................................................................................................84
12.9 Display of the entire network configuration.......................................................................................88
12.10 RS 422 address (with optional RS 422 interface).............................................................................89
12.11 Display and entry of the chamber configuration – for service purpose.............................................89
13. DATA TRANSFER VIA USB INTERFACE .......................................................... 90
13.1 Exporting data to USB drive..............................................................................................................90
13.2 Importing data from USB drive..........................................................................................................91
14. NOTIFICATIONS AND ALARMS ......................................................................... 92
14.1 Notifications overview .......................................................................................................................92
14.2 Alarms overview................................................................................................................................92
14.3 Alarm status ......................................................................................................................................93
14.4 Confirming a “set” alarm....................................................................................................................94

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14.5 Alarm configuration and overview.....................................................................................................95
14.5.1 List of active alarms ................................................................................................................95
14.5.2 History – list of all alarms........................................................................................................96
14.5.3 Activating, deactivating, and testing the alarm buzzer ...........................................................97
14.5.4 Activating / deactivating all alarm functions............................................................................97
15. EVENT LIST ......................................................................................................... 98
16. GRAPHICAL DISPLAY OF THE MEASURED VALUES ..................................... 99
16.1 Setting the sampling rate ..................................................................................................................99
16.2 Defining the display range...............................................................................................................100
16.3 Selecting the parameters ................................................................................................................101
17. TEMPERATURE SAFETY DEVICES................................................................. 102
17.1 Overtemperature protective device (class 1) ..................................................................................102
17.2 Overtemperature safety controller (temperature safety device class 3.1) ......................................102
17.2.1 Safety controller modes ........................................................................................................102
17.2.2 Setting the safety controller ..................................................................................................103
17.3 Over- and undertemperature safety controller (temperature safety device class 3.3) (option) ......106
17.3.1 Safety controller modes ........................................................................................................106
17.3.2 Setting the Safety controller..................................................................................................107
18. NOTES ON REFRIGERATING OPERATION .................................................... 110
19. OPTIONS............................................................................................................ 110
19.1 Communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option)...........................................110
19.2 RS 422 interface (option) ................................................................................................................110
19.3 Data logger kit (option)....................................................................................................................111
19.4 Object temperature display with flexible Pt 100 temperature sensor (option) ................................111
19.5 Zero-voltage relay alarm output (option).........................................................................................112
19.6 Analog output for temperature (option)...........................................................................................113
19.7 Zero-voltage relay control outputs (option) .....................................................................................113
19.8 Water protected internal socket (option).........................................................................................114
20. MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND SERVICE .................................................. 115
20.1 Maintenance intervals, service........................................................................................................115
20.2 Cleaning and decontamination .......................................................................................................116
20.2.1 Cleaning................................................................................................................................116
20.2.2 Decontamination...................................................................................................................117
20.3 Sending the unit back to BINDER GmbH .......................................................................................118
21. DISPOSAL ......................................................................................................... 119
21.1 Disposal of the transport packing....................................................................................................119
21.2 Decommissioning............................................................................................................................119
21.3 Disposal of the unit in the Federal Republic of Germany ...............................................................119
21.4 Disposal of the unit in the member states of the EC except for the Federal Republic of Germany120
21.5 Disposal of the unit in non-member states of the EC .....................................................................121
22. TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................... 122
23. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION.............................................................................. 124
23.1 Factory calibration and adjustment.................................................................................................124
23.2 Over current protection ...................................................................................................................124
23.3 Definition of usable volume.............................................................................................................124
23.4 KT (E6.1) technical data..................................................................................................................125
23.5 Equipment and Options...................................................................................................................126
23.6 Spare parts and accessories ..........................................................................................................127
23.7 Dimensions KT 170.........................................................................................................................128

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24. CERTIFICATES.................................................................................................. 129
24.1 EC Declaration of Conformity..........................................................................................................129
25. PRODUCT REGISTRATION .............................................................................. 132
26. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE ............................................. 133
26.1 For units located outside North America and Central America.......................................................133
26.2 For units in North America and Central America ............................................................................136

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Dear customer,
For the correct operation of the cooling incubator KT, it is important that you read this operating manual
completely and carefully and observe all instructions as indicated. Failure to read, understand and follow
the instructions may result in personal injury. It can also lead to damage to the unit and/or poor equipment
performance
1. Safety
This operating manual is part of the components of delivery. Always keep it handy for reference. The
device should only be operated by laboratory personnel especially trained for this purpose and familiar
with all precautionary measures required for working in a laboratory. Observe the national regulations on
minimum age of laboratory personnel. To avoid injuries and damage observe the safety instructions of the
operating manual.
WARNING
Failure to observe the safety instructions.
Serious injuries and unit damage.
Observe the safety instructions in this operating manual.
Carefully read the complete operating instructions of the cooling incubator KT.
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
Harmful substances
Risk of corrosion and /
or chemical burns
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
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 unit
The following labels are located on the unit:
Pictograms (Warning signs)
Hot surface
•Inner glass door next to the glass door
handle
Read operating manual
•UL units: outer unit door
•KT with optional interior socket: below
the interior socket
Service label
Figure 1: Position of labels on KT-UL
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 on the left unit side, on the bottom, right side.
Figure 2: Type plate (example of KT 170 regular unit)
Indications of the type plate
(example)
Information
BINDER
Manufacturer: BINDER GmbH
KT 170
Model
Cooling incubator
Device name
Serial No.
00-00000
Serial no. of the unit
Built
2015
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.
9020-0289
Art. no. of the unit
Project No.
---
Optional: Special application acc. to project no.
0,80 kW
Nominal power
3,0 A
Nominal current
200-230 V / 50 Hz
Nominal voltage range +/-10% at the indicated power frequency
200-230 V / 60 Hz
1 N ~
Current type
Thermoelectric cooling Peltier
Peltier refrigerating technology
Symbol on the type plate
Information
CE conformity marking
Electrical and electronic equipment manufactured / placed on
the market in the EC after 13 August 2005 and to be disposed of
in separate collection according to directive 2002/96/EC on
waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
The equipment is certified according to Customs Union
Technical Regulation (CU TR) for Russia, Belarus and
Kazakhstan.
Nominal temp.
100 °C
0,80 kW / 3,0 A
Thermoelectric cooling
212 °F
200-230 V / 50 Hz
Peltier
IP protection
20
200-230 V / 60 Hz
Safety device
DIN 12880
1 N ~
Class
3.1
Art. No.
9020-0289
Project No.
Built
2015
Cooling incubator
BINDER GmbH
Im Mittleren Ösch 5
78532 Tuttlingen / Germany
www.binder-world.com
KT 170
E6.1
Serial No. 00-00000
Made in Germany

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Symbol on the type plate
Information
(KT-UL only)
The equipment is certified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.®
according to standards CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1, 2nd
Edition, 2004-07 (Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
Control, and Laboratory Use; Part 1: General Requirements); UL
61010-1, 2nd Edition, 2005-07-22 (Electrical Equipment for
Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use; Part 1: General
Requirements); IEC 61010-1:2010, 3rd Edition and IEC 61010-2-
10:2003 (Particular Requirements for Laboratory Equipment for
the heating of materials).
1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the cooling
incubator
With regard to operating the cooling incubator KT and to the installation location, please observe the
guideline BGI/GUV-I 850-0 on safe working in laboratories (formerly BGR/GUV-R 120 or ZH 1/119
laboratory guidelines issued by the employers’ liability insurance association) (for Germany).
BINDER GmbH is only responsible for the safety features of the unit provided skilled electricians or
qualified personnel authorized by BINDER perform all maintenance and repair, and if components
relating to chamber safety are replaced in the event of failure with original spare parts.
To operate the unit, use only original BINDER accessories or accessories from third-party suppliers
authorized by BINDER. The user is responsible for any risk caused by using unauthorized accessories.
CAUTION
Danger of overheating.
Damage to the unit.
∅Do NOT install the unit in unventilated recesses.
Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.
Do not operate the cooling incubator KT in hazardous locations.
DANGER
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
∅Do NOT operate the unit in potentially explosive areas.
KEEP explosive dust or air-solvent mixtures AWAY from the unit.
The cooling incubator KT does 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.

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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 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 unit 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 door, the glass door handles, and the inner chamber will become hot
during operation.
Danger of burning.
∅Do NOT touch the glass door, the glass door handles, the inner surfaces or the
charging material during operation.

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1.6 Intended use
Cooling incubators KT are suitable for exact conditioning of harmless materials. Because of their precise
temperature accuracy these devices are especially useful for cultivation of microorganisms with a narrow
temperature optimum in a range of 4 °C / 39.2°F to 37 °C / 98.6°F. Main fields of application are tests of
long-term storage (e.g. at 4 °C / 39.2°F), refrigerated incubation between 20 °C / 68°F and 25 °C / 77°F
and incubation at 37 °C / 98.6°F (also with additional introduction of heat) or with alternating temperatures
(e.g. 37 °C / 98.6°F and 4 °C / 39.2°F).
A mixture of any component of the charging material with air must NOT be explosive. The operating
temperature must lie below the flash point or below the sublimation point of the charging material. Any
component of the charging material must NOT be able to release toxic gases.
Other applications are not approved.
The cooling incubators KT 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. 20.1) 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 constant climate chamber.
∅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.
1.7 Operating instructions
Depending on the application and location of the unit, the operator of the cooling incubator must provide
the relevant information for safe operation of the unit in a set of operating instructions.
Keep these operating instructions with the unit at all times in a place where they are clearly
visible. They must be comprehensible and written in the language of the employees.

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1.8 Measures to prevent accidents
The operator of the cooling incubator must observe the following rule: “Betreiben von Arbeitsmitteln.
Betreiben von Kälteanlagen, Wärmepumpen und Kühleinrichtungen“ (Operation of work equipment.
Operation of refrigeration systems, heat pumps and refrigeration equipment) (GUV-R 500 chap. 2.35) (for
Germany).
The manufacturer took the following measures to prevent ignition and explosions:
•Indications on the type plate
See operating manual chap. 1.4.
•Operating manual
An operating manual is available for each cooling incubator.
•Overtemperature monitoring
The cooling incubator is equipped with a temperature display, which can be read from outside.
The unit is equipped with an additional safety controller (temperature safety device class 3.1 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 charge
The interior parts are grounded.
•Non-ionizing radiation
Non-ionizing radiation is not intentionally produced, but released only for technical reasons by
electrical equipment (e.g. electric motors, power cables, solenoids). The machine has no permanent
magnets. If persons with active implants (e.g. pacemakers, defibrillators) keep a safe distance
(distance of field source to implant) of 30 cm, an influence of these implants can be excluded with high
probability.
•Protection against touchable surfaces
Tested according to EN ISO 13732-1:2008.
•Floors
See operating manual chap. 3.4 for correct installation
•Cleaning
See operating manual chap. 20.2.

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2. Unit description
A high level of precision, reliability, and safety for all growth parameters ensures optimum incubation
conditions. Moreover, the KT cooling incubator is designed for maximum usability – even in continuous
operation year after year. It fulfills all technical and application-specific requirements arising in
experimentation such as in the areas of biotechnology, medicine, the nutrition industry, pharmaceutical
and cosmetics industries, botany, and zoology.
Two important temperature technologies have been combined to achieve perfect temperature control.
The Peltier refrigerating system, in conjunction with the APT.line™ preheating chamber technology,
satisfies the unique prerequisites for attaining highly-precise temperature control and particularly short
recovery times after opening the door.
The refrigerating system is distinguished by direct, precise, and rapid temperature conduction. Due to the
Peltier cooling, shocks are omitted which would occur during start and stop of conventional refrigeration
systems with a compressor.
The APT.line™ preheating chamber system ensures high level of spatial and time-based temperature
precision, thanks to the direct and distributed air circulation into the interior. This is especially important
for maintaining temperatures – especially with full chambers – and for rapid restoration of optimum growth
conditions after opening the door. The inner glass door ensures that the temperature remains constant
when observing the incubation process. The air turbine supports exact attainment and maintenance of the
desired temperature accuracy. The fan speed is digitally adjustable. The heating and refrigerating
systems are microprocessor regulated to a tenth of a degree. In addition, the cooling incubator provides
almost unlimited possibilities for adaptation to individual customer requirements based upon extensive
programming options and on the week program timer and real time clock of the controller.
All unit functions are easy and comfortable to use thanks to their clear arrangement. Major features are
easy cleaning of all unit parts and avoidance of undesired contamination.
The inner chamber, the pre-heating chamber and the interior side of the doors are all made of stainless
steel V2A (German material no. 1.4301, US equivalent AISI 304). The housing is RAL 7035 powder-
coated. All corners and edges are also completely coated.
The cooling incubator KT comes equipped with an Ethernet interface for computer communication, e.g.
via the communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option, chap. 19.1). For further
options, see chap. 23.5.
Temperature range with an ambient temperature of +22 °C +/- 3 °C / 71.6 °F ± 5.4 °F:
+4 °C / 23 °F up to +100 °C / 212 °F
Fan speed range with temperature values from 4 °C up to 70 °C: 40 % up to100 %
Fan speed with temperature values above 70 °C: 100 %

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2.1 Unit overview
Instrument panel with
microprocessor controller
T4.12 and USB interface
Door handle
Unit door
Main power switch
Figure 3: Cooling incubator KT (example: model KT 170)
2.2 Instrument panel
5,7" controller display
Context-sensitive buttons
USB interface
Operating button
Pilot lamp: ready for operation
Figure 4: Instrument panel with microprocessor controller T4.12 and USB interface

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2.3 Unit rear
(1)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) (8)
Figure 5: Unit rear with position of options (example KT 170)
(1) DIN-socket for zero-voltage relay alarm outputs (option)
(2) (not used)
(3) DIN socket for analog output 4-20 mA (option)
(4) DIN-socket for zero-voltage relay control outputs (option)
(5) RS 422 interface for computer communication (option)
(6) Ethernet interface for computer communication
(7) Peltier fan grid
(8) Socket for IEC connector plug with power cable

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3. Completeness of delivery, transportation, storage, and location
of installation
3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery
After unpacking, please check the unit and its optional accessories, if any, based on the delivery receipt
for completeness and for transportation damage. Inform the carrier immediately if transportation damage
has occurred.
The final tests of the manufacturer may have caused traces of the shelves on the inner surfaces. This has
no impact on the function and performance of the unit.
Please remove any transportation protection devices and adhesives in/on the unit and on the doors and
remove the operating manuals and accessory equipment.
CAUTION
Sliding or tilting of the unit.
Damage to the unit.
Risk of injury by lifting heavy loads.
Do NOT lift or transport the unit using the door or the door handle.
Lift the unit from the pallet at the four lower corners with the aid of four people.
Lift units size 53 a
nd 115 from the pallet with the aid of four people in the area of all
4 unit feet.
Lift units size 170 from the pallet with the aid of six people in the area of all 4 unit feet.
If you need to return the unit, please use the original packing and observe the guidelines for safe lifting
and transportation (chap. 3.2).
For disposal of the transport packing, see chap. 21.1.
Note on second-hand units (Ex-Demo-Units):
Second-hand units are units that were used for a short time for tests or exhibitions. They are thoroughly
tested before resale. BINDER ensures that the chamber is technically sound and will work flawlessly.
Second-hand units are marked with a sticker on the unit door. Please remove the sticker before
commissioning the unit.
3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation
After operation, please observe the guidelines for temporary decommissioning (chap. 21.2).
CAUTION
Sliding or tilting of the unit.
Damage to the unit.
Risk of injury by lifting heavy loads.
Transport the unit in its original packaging only.
For moving or shipping, secure the unit with transport straps.
Do NOT lift or transport the unit using the door or the door handle.
Lift the unit size 53 and 115 at the four lower corners with the aid of 4 people and
place it on a rolling pallet.
Lift the unit size 170 at the four lower corners with the aid of 4 people and place it on a
rolling pallet.

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Permissible ambient temperature range during transport: 10 °C / 14°F to +60 °C / 140°F.
You can order transport packing for moving or shipping purposes from BINDER service.
3.3 Storage
Intermediate storage of the unit is possible in a closed and dry room. Observe the guidelines for
temporary decommissioning (chap. 21.2).
•Permissible ambient temperature range during storage: -10 °C / 14°F to +60 °C / 140°F.
•Permissible ambient humidity: max. 70 % r.H., non-condensing
When after storage in a cold location you transfer the unit to its warmer installation site, condensation
may form. Before start-up, wait at least one hour until the chamber has attained ambient temperature and
is completely dry.
3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions
Set up the cooling incubator KT on a flat, even surface, free from vibration, in a well-ventilated, dry
location and align it using a spirit level. The site of installation must be capable of supporting the unit’s
weight (see technical data, chap. 23.4). The chambers are designed for setting up inside a building
(indoor use).
CAUTION
Danger of overheating.
Damage to the unit.
Do NOT set up units in non-ventilated recesses.
Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.
•Permissible ambient temperature range during operation: +18 °C / 64.4 °F to +25 °C / 77 °F. At
elevated ambient temperature values, fluctuations in temperature can occur.
The ambient temperature should not be substantially higher than the indicated ambient
temperature of +22 °C +/- 3 °C / 71.6 °F ± 5.4 °F to which the specified technical data relates.
Deviations from the indicated data are possible for other ambient conditions. Lower values of
the temperature range indicated in the technical data are valid at an ambient temperature of
max. 25 °C / 77 °F.
With each degree of ambient temperature > +25 °C / 77°F, the refrigeration power decreases
by 1.5 K.
•Permissible ambient humidity: 70 % r.H. max., non-condensing.
When operating the chamber at temperature set-points below ambient temperature, high ambient
humidity may lead to condensation on the unit.
•Installation height: max. 2000 m / 6.6 ft. above sea level.
When placing several units of the same size side by side, maintain a minimum distance of 250 mm / 9.84
in between each unit. Wall distances (minimum distances): rear 100 mm / 3.94 in, sides 240 mm / 9.45 in.
Spacing above the unit of at least 100 mm / 3.94 in must also be maintained

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Two devices up to size 115l can be piled on top of each other. For this purpose, place rubber pads under
all four feet of the upper unit to prevent the device from slipping.
CAUTION
Sliding or tilting of the upper unit.
Damage to the units.
When stacking, place rubber pads under all four feet of the upper unit.
To completely separate the unit from the power supply, you must disconnect the power plug. Install the
unit in a way that the power plug is easily accessible and can be easily pulled in case of danger.
For the user there is no risk of temporary overvoltages in the sense of EN 61010-1:2010.
With an increased amount of dust in the ambient air, clean the Peltier fan grid (7) by suction or blowing
several times a year.
Avoid any conductive dust in the ambiance according to the unit layout complying with pollution degree 2
(IEC 61010-1).
Do not install or operate the unit in potentially explosive areas.
DANGER
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
∅Do NOT operate the unit in potentially explosive areas.
KEEP explosive dust or air-solvent mixtures AWAY from the vicinity of the unit.

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4. Installation of the equipment
4.1 Spacer for wall distance
Please fix both spacers with the supplied screws at the unit rear. This serves to ensure the prescribed
minimum distance to the rear wall of 100 mm / 3.94 in.
Figure 6: Spacer for wall distance
Figure 7: Rear KT 170 with mounted spacers