Binder APT.line KBF-LQC Series User manual

Issue 12/2010 Art. No. 7001-0178
Operating Manual
APT.line™ KBF-LQC (E5.2)
Climatic chamber for constant conditions
with program control
with ICH compliant illumination and Light Quantum Control
and adjustable light cassettes
Model Art. No.
KBF-LQC 240 (E5.2) 9020-0177, 9120-0177
KBF-LQC 240-UL (E5.2) 9020-0161, 9120-0161
KBF-LQC 720 (E5.2) 9020-0171, 9120-0171
KBF-LQC 720-UL (E5.2) 9020-0170, 9120-0170
BINDER GmbH
Address Post office box 102
D-78502 Tuttlingen
Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]
Internet http://www.binder-world.com
E-mail [email protected]
Service Hotline [phone]
Service Fax [phone]
Service E-Mail [email protected]
Service Hotline USA [phone] or [phone]
Service Hotline Spain [phone]
Service Hotline Asia Pacific [phone] or [phone]
Service Hotline Russia and CIS [phone]

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EG – KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG
EC - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
CE - DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE
Anbieter / Supplier / Fournisseur: BINDER GmbH
Anschrift / Address / Adresse: Im Mittleren Ösch 5, D-78532 Tuttlingen
Produkt / Product / Produit: Klimaschränke für Konstantklima mit Programmregelung
Climatic chambers for constant conditions with program control
Enceintes climatiques pour des conditions constantes à régulation
programmable
Typenbezeichnung / Type / Type: KBF-LQC 240, KBF-LQC 720
Die oben beschriebenen Produkte sind konform mit folgenden EG-Richtlinien:
The products described above are in conformity with the following EC guidelines:
Les produits décrits ci-dessus sont conformes aux directives CE suivantes:
Niederspannungsrichtlinie
2006/95/EG
Low voltage directive
2006/95/EC
Directive basse tension
2006/95/CE
Richtlinie 2006/95/EG des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates
vom 12. Dezember 2006 zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der
Mitgliedstaaten betreffend elektrische Betriebsmittel zur Verwendung
innerhalb bestimmter Spannungsgrenzen
Council Directive 2006/95/EC of 12 December 2006 on the harmoniza-
tion of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment de-
signed for use within certain voltage limits
Directive 2006/95/CE du Parlement Européen et du Conseil du 12 dé-
cembre 2006 concernant le rapprochement des législations des États
membres relatives au matériel électrique destiné à être employé dans
certaines limites de tension
EMV-Richtlinie
2004/108/EG
EMC Directive
2004/108/EC
Directive CEM
2004/108/CE
Richtlinie 2004/108/EG des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates
vom 15. Dezember 2004 zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der
Mitgliedstaaten über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit und zur
Aufhebung der Richtlinie 89/336/EWG.
Directive 2004/108/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 15 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the Member
States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and repealing Directive
98/336/EEC.
Directive 2004/108/CE du Parlement Européen et du Conseil du 15
décembre 2004 relative au rapprochement des législations des États
membres concernant la compatibilité électromagnétique et abrogeant le
directive 98/336/CEE.
Die oben beschriebenen Produkte tragen entsprechend die Kennzeichnung CE.
The products described above, corresponding to this, bear the CE-mark
Les produits décrits ci-dessus, en correspondance, portent l’indication CE.
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Die oben beschriebenen Produkte sind konform mit folgenden harmonisierten Normen:
The products described above are in conformity with the following harmonized standards:
Les produits décrits ci-dessus sont conformes aux normes harmonisées suivantes:
Sicherheit / safety / sécurité:
EN 61010-1:2001 Sicherheitsbestimmungen für elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regel- und
Laborgeräte – Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control,
and laboratory use – Part 1: General requirements
Règles de sécurité pour appareils électriques de mesurage, de régula-
tion et de laboratoire – Partie 1 : Prescriptions générales
EN 61010-2-010:2003 Sicherheitsbestimmungen für elektrische Meß-, Steuer-, Regel- und
Laborgeräte – Teil 2-010: Besondere Anforderungen an Laborgeräte für
das Erhitzen von Stoffen
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control,
and laboratory use – Part 2-010: Particular requirements for laboratory
equipment for the heating of materials
Règles de sécurité pour appareils électriques de mesurage, de régula-
tion et de laboratoire. Partie 2-010 : Prescriptions particulières pour
appareils de laboratoire utilisés pour l’échauffement des matières
EMV / EMC / CEM:
EN 61326-1:2006 + Corr. 2008 Elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regel- und Laborgeräte – EMV-
Anforderungen. Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen.
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use –
EMC requirements. Part 1: General requirements.
Matériel électrique de mesure, de commande et de laboratoire – Exi-
gences relatives à la CEM. Partie 1: Exigences générales.
EN 61326-2-2:2006 Elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regel- und Laborgeräte – EMV-
Anforderungen. Teil 2-2: Besondere Anforderungen - Prüfanordnung,
Betriebsbedingungen und Leistungsmerkmale für ortsveränderliche
Prüf-, Mess- und Überwachungsgeräte in Niederspannungs-
Stromversorgungsnetzen.
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use –
EMC requirements. Part 2-2: Particular requirements - Test configura-
tions, operational conditions and performance criteria for portable test,
measuring and monitoring equipment used in low-voltage distribution
systems.
Matériel électrique de mesure, de commande et de laboratoire – Exi-
gences relatives à la CEM. Partie 2-2: Exigences particulières - Confi-
gurations d’essai, conditions de fonctionnement et critères d’aptitude à
la fonction des matériels portatifs d’essai, de mesure et de surveillance
utilisés dans des systèmes de distribution basse tension.
D-78532 Tuttlingen, 04.02.2009
BINDER GmbH
P. M. Binder
Geschäftsführender Gesellschafter
Managing Director
Directeur général
V. Siegle
Leiter F & E
Head of R & D
Chef de service R&D
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Content
1. SAFETY..................................................................................................................7
1.1 Legal considerations ...........................................................................................................................7
1.2 Structure of the safety instructions......................................................................................................7
1.2.1 Signal word panel .....................................................................................................................7
1.2.2 Safety alert symbol ...................................................................................................................8
1.2.3 Pictograms................................................................................................................................8
1.2.4 Word message panel structure.................................................................................................9
1.3 Localization / position of safety labels on the unit...............................................................................9
1.4 Type plate .........................................................................................................................................11
1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the climatic chamber..................................12
1.6 Intended use .....................................................................................................................................14
1.7 Resistance of the humidity sensor against harmful substances.......................................................14
2. UNIT DESCRIPTION............................................................................................15
2.1 Unit overview.....................................................................................................................................16
2.2 Instrument panel for KBF-LQC .........................................................................................................17
2.3 Lateral control panel, right side KBF-LQC ........................................................................................18
2.4 Lateral control panel, left side ...........................................................................................................19
3. COMPLETENESS OF DELIVERY, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND
INSTALLATION....................................................................................................20
3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery................................................20
3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation ....................................................................................21
3.3 Storage..............................................................................................................................................21
3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions ................................................................................22
4. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS................................................................24
4.1 Spacers for rear wall distance...........................................................................................................24
4.2 Wastewater connection.....................................................................................................................25
4.3 Freshwater supply.............................................................................................................................26
4.3.1 Automatic fresh water supply via water pipe ..........................................................................26
4.3.2 Manual fresh water supply via external freshwater can (option) ............................................27
4.3.3 Connection kit for connection to the water main ....................................................................27
4.3.4 Safety kit: Hose burst protection device with reflux protection device (available via BINDER
Individual)................................................................................................................................28
4.4 Electrical connection .........................................................................................................................29
4.5 Installation and connection of the light cassettes .............................................................................30
4.6 Connecting the light sensors.............................................................................................................31
5. START UP............................................................................................................32
5.1 Function overview of the MB1display program controller.................................................................32
5.2 Operating modes...............................................................................................................................33
5.3 Performance after power failures......................................................................................................33
5.4 Turning on the unit ............................................................................................................................34
6. SETTINGS OF THE CONTROLLER MB1............................................................35
6.1 Selection of the menu language .......................................................................................................35
6.2 Function overview of program controller MB1 displays ....................................................................36
6.3 Menu settings in the “User-settings” menu.......................................................................................37
6.4 Menu settings in the “User Level” menu ...........................................................................................38
7. GRAPHIC REPRESENTATION OF THE HISTORICAL MEASUREMENT
(CHART RECORDER FUNCTION).....................................................................39
7.1 Setting the storage rate.....................................................................................................................41

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8. MANUAL MODE...................................................................................................42
8.1 Entering the set point values.............................................................................................................42
8.2 Entering the set point values when operating without illumination ...................................................44
8.3 Performance after power failure in Manual Mode.............................................................................44
9. FUNCTION OF LIGHT MEASUREMENT, AND INTEGRATION: LIGHT
QUANTUM CONTROL.........................................................................................45
9.1 Illumination measurement and temporal integration.........................................................................45
9.2 Toggling between displays of actual and integrated values .............................................................46
10. PROGRAM OPERATION OF THE TEMPERATURE, AND HUMIDITY
CONTROLLER.....................................................................................................47
10.1 Overview menu-based program entry ..............................................................................................47
10.2 Entry of temperature values and fan speed......................................................................................48
10.3 Entry of humidity values....................................................................................................................50
10.4 Selecting between set-point ramp and set-point step.......................................................................51
10.5 Program entry as set-point ramp or as set-point step ......................................................................52
10.6 Advice for the programming of the different temperature or humidity transitions.............................54
10.7 Repetition of a section or several sections within a program ...........................................................55
10.8 Performance after power failure in Program Mode...........................................................................55
10.9 Starting a previously entered program..............................................................................................56
10.10 Deleting a program............................................................................................................................56
10.11 Template for temperature profile.......................................................................................................57
10.12 Template for humidity profile.............................................................................................................58
10.13 Program table template for temperature and fan speed rate............................................................59
10.14 Program table template for humidity.................................................................................................60
11. TEMPERATURE SAFETY DEVICES...................................................................61
11.1 Over temperature protective device (class 1) ...................................................................................61
11.2 Safety controller (temperature safety device class 3.1)....................................................................61
11.2.1 Safety controller set-point types .............................................................................................61
11.2.2 Checking and setting safety controller set-point type and safety controller set-point ............62
11.3 Temperature safety device class 3.3 (DIN 12880) (option)..............................................................63
11.3.1 Temperature safety device class 3.1......................................................................................63
11.3.2 Temperature safety device class 3.2......................................................................................64
12. NOTIFICATION AND ALARM FUNCTIONS........................................................65
12.1 Notification and alarm system overview (auto diagnosis system) ....................................................65
12.2 Resetting the notification or alarm messages...................................................................................67
13. HUMIDITY SYSTEM.............................................................................................68
13.1 Function of the humidifying and dehumidifying system ....................................................................69
14. DEFROSTING AT REFRIGERATING OPERATION............................................71
15. ICH COMPLIANT ILLUMINATION ACCORDING TO CPMP/ICH/279/95 (Q1B).72
15.1 BINDER ICH light..............................................................................................................................72
15.2 Adjustable light cassettes .................................................................................................................73
16. CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF THE LIGHT SENSORS..............................75
16.1 LUX sensor .......................................................................................................................................75
16.2 UVA sensor .......................................................................................................................................75
16.3 Spectral range...................................................................................................................................75
16.4 Spatial sensitivity...............................................................................................................................76

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17. OPTIONS..............................................................................................................78
17.1 Communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option) ............................................78
17.2 Interface RS 422 (option)..................................................................................................................78
17.3 Data logger kits .................................................................................................................................78
17.4 Analog outputs for temperature and humidity (option) .....................................................................79
17.5 Zero-voltage relay alarm outputs for temperature and humidity for alarm transmission (option).....79
17.6 Water protected internal socket (option – not for UL units) ..............................................................80
17.7 Keyboard locking (available via BINDER Individual) ........................................................................81
17.8 Additional flexible Pt 100 temperature sensor (option).....................................................................81
17.9 External freshwater and waste-water cans (option) .........................................................................82
17.9.1 Mounting the freshwater can ..................................................................................................82
17.9.2 Mounting the waste-water can................................................................................................84
17.9.3 Mounting with wastewater recycling .......................................................................................85
17.10 BINDER Pure Aqua Service (option) ................................................................................................86
18. MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND SERVICE ....................................................86
18.1 Maintenance intervals, service..........................................................................................................86
18.2 Replacement of the fluorescent tubes ..............................................................................................87
18.3 Calibrating the light sensors and adjusting the controller display.....................................................87
18.4 Cleaning and decontamination .........................................................................................................88
18.5 Sending the unit back to BINDER GmbH .........................................................................................89
19. DISPOSAL............................................................................................................90
19.1 Disposal of the transport packing .....................................................................................................90
19.2 Decommissioning..............................................................................................................................90
19.3 Disposal of the unit in the Federal Republic of Germany .................................................................90
19.4 Disposal of the unit in the member states of the EC except for the Federal Republic of Germany .91
19.5 Disposal of the unit in non-member states of the EC .......................................................................92
20. TROUBLESHOOTING .........................................................................................93
21. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION................................................................................96
21.1 Factory calibration and adjustment...................................................................................................96
21.2 Over current protection .....................................................................................................................96
21.3 Definition of usable volume...............................................................................................................96
21.4 KBF-LQC technical data ...................................................................................................................97
21.5 Equipment and options KBF-LQC.....................................................................................................99
21.6 Spare parts......................................................................................................................................100
21.7 Dimensions KBF-LQC 240..............................................................................................................102
21.8 Dimensions KBF-LQC 720..............................................................................................................103
22. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE .............................................104

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Dear customer,
For the correct operation of the climatic chamber KBF-LQC with Light Quantum Control, 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. To avoid injuries and damage ob-
serve the safety instructions of the operating manual.
WARNING
Failure to observe the safety instructions.
Serious injuries and unit damage.
¾Observe the safety instructions in this operating manual.
¾Carefully read the complete operating instructions of the climatic chamber KBF-LQC.
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 dam-
ages, 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 exist-
ing 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 ex-
clusively 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 fol-
lowing 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 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
Scalding hazard
High humidity
UV light hazard
Pollution Hazard
Harmful substances
Biohazard
Danger of frost
Mandatory action signs
Mandatory regulation Read operating
instructions
Disconnect the power
plug
Lift with several persons
Lift with mechanical
assistance
Environment protection

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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
¾Instruction 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
Risk of injury (UL units only)
UV light hazard
Burning and scalding hazard
Service label

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Figure 1: Position of labels on the unit front KBF-LQC
Figure 2: Position of labels on the unit front KBF-LQC-UL

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Figure 3: Position of labels on the unit rear
Keep safety labels complete and legible.
Replace safety labels that are no longer legible. Contact BINDER Service for these replacements.
1.4 Type plate
Position of type plate: left unit side (seen from front), at the bottom right-hand.
Figure 4: Type plate (example of KBF-LQC 240 regular unit)
Indications of the type plate Information
Nominal temperature 70 °C / 158°F Nominal temperature
Enclosure protection IP 20 IP type of protection 20 acc. to EN 60529
Temp. safety device DIN 12880 Temperature safety device acc. to standard DIN 12880
Class 3.1 Temperature safety device, class 3.1
Art. No. 9020-0177 Art. No. 9020-0177
Project No. --- (Special application acc. to project no.)
2,40 kW Nominal power 2.40 kW
200-240 V 1 N ~ Nominal voltage 200-240 V (+/-10%), single-phase unit
10,9 A Nominal current 10.9 Amp
50/60 Hz Power frequency 50/60 Hz
Type plate acc. to BGV D4 § 5 Type plate acc. to guideline BGVD4 § 5
Max. operating pressure 15 bar Max operating pressure 15 bar in the refrigerating system
Refrigerant type R 134 a Refrigerant type R 134 A
Max. filling weight 0,575 kg Max. filling weight of refrigerant 0,575 kg
KBF-LQC 240 Model KBF-LQC 240
Serial No. 00-00000 Serial No. 00-00000
Nominal temperature 70 °C 2,40 kW TYPE PLATE ACC. TO BGV D4 § 5
158°F 200-240 V 1 N ~
MAX. OPERATING PRESSURE 15 BAR
Enclosure protection
Temp. safety device
IP 20
DIN 12880
10,9 A
50/60 Hz
REFRIGERANT TYPE R 134 A
MAX. FILLING WEIGHT 0,575 KG
Class 3.1
Art. No. 9020-0177 US PATS 4585923 / 5222612 / 5309981
Project No. 5405194 / 5601143 / 5773287 / 6079403
D 78532 Tuttlingen / Germany
Tel. + 49 (0) 7462/ 2005-0
Internet: www.binder-world.com
KBF-LQC 240 Serial No. 00-00000
Made in Germany

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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 be dis-
posed of in separate collection according to the directive
2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE).
The equipment is certified in the GOST R certification sys-
tem of GOSTSTANDARD Russia.
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
43KM
(UL units 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 Measure-
ment, Control, and Laboratory Use; Part 1: General Re-
quirements); UL 61010-1, 2nd Edition, 2005-07-22 (Electri-
cal 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 climatic cham-
ber
With regard to operating the climatic chamber KBF-LQC and to the installation location, please observe
the guideline BGI/GUV-I on safe working in laboratories (formerly BGR/GUV-R 120 or ZH 1/119 labora-
tory 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 quali-
fied 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 au-
thorized 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.
¾Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.
Do not operate the climatic chamber KBF-LQC 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.

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The climatic chamber KBF-LQC does not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.
DANGER
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
∅Do NOT introduce any substance into the climatic chamber 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 and humidity.
Familiarize yourself with any potential health risks caused by the charging material, the contained mois-
ture constituent or by reaction products that may arise during the temperature process. Take adequate
measures to exclude such risks prior to putting the climatic chamber into operation.
DANGER
Electrical hazard.
Danger of death.
∅The unit must NOT become wet during operation or maintenance.
The climatic chambers were produced in accordance with VDE regulations and were routinely tested in
accordance to VDE 0411-1 (IEC 61010-1).
CAUTION
The glass doors, the inner chamber, and the light cassettes will become hot during
operation.
Danger of burning.
∅Do NOT touch the glass doors, the inner surfaces, the light cassettes or the charging
material during operation.
WARNING
Stability hazard.
Danger of injury.
Damage to the unit 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 unit door is open.

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1.6 Intended use
Climatic chambers series KBF-LQC are suitable for exact conditioning of harmless materials. 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.
Observing the instructions in this operating manual and conducting regular maintenance
work (chap. 18) is part of the intended use.
1.7 Resistance of the humidity sensor against harmful substances
The following list of harmful substances refers only to the humidity sensor and does not consider any
other materials incorporated in the unit or prohibited substances in relation to explosion protection.
Some gases - especially clean gases - do not have any influence on the humidity sensor. Others do have
only very small influence, whereas others may influence the sensor to a large extent.
•The following gases do not influence the sensor and the humidity measurement: Argon (Ar), carbon
dioxide (CO2),helium (He), hydrogen (H2), neon (Ne), nitrogen (N2), nitrous oxide (N2O), oxygen (O2)
•The following gases do not or only to a minor extent influence the sensor and the humidity measure-
ment: Butane (C4H10), ethane (C2H6), methane (CH4), natural gas propane (C3H8)
•The following gases do not or only to a minor extent influence the sensor and the humidity measure-
ment, provided that the indicated loads are not exceeded:
Maximum work place
threshold limit value Tolerated concentration with permanent load
Substance Formula ppm mg/m3ppm mg/m3
Ammonia NH320 14 5500 4000
Acetone CH3COCH3500 1200 3300 8000
Benzene 300 1200 150000
Chlorine Cl20.5 1.5 0.7 2
Acetic acid CH3COOH 10 25 800 2000
Ethyl acetate CH3COOC2H5400 1400 4000 15000
Ethanol C2H5OH 500 960 3500 6000
Ethylene glycol HOCH2CH2OH 10 26 1200 3000
Formaldehyde HCHO 0.3 0.37 2400 3000
Isopropanol (CH3)2CHOH 200 500 4800 12000
Methanol CH3OH 200 260 3500 6000
Methyl ethyl ketone C2H5COCH3200 590 3300 8000
Ozone O30.1 0.2 0.5 1
Hydrochloric acid HCl 2 3 300 500
Hydrogen sulphide H2S 10 15 350 500
Nitrogen oxides NOx 5 9 5 9
Sulphur dioxide SO25 13 5 13
Toluol C6H5CH3100 380 1300 5000
Xylene C6H5(CH3)2100 440 1300 5000
These values are to be considered as approximate values. The sensor resistance largely depends on
the temperature and humidity conditions during the time of exposition to harmful substances. Avoid
simultaneous condensation. Tolerated error of measurement: ± 2 %r.H. The maximum work place
threshold limit value is the value which can be regarded harmless for humans.

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•Vapors of oil and fat are dangerous for the sensor because they may condensate at the sensor and
thus prevent its function (insulating layer). For similar reasons it is also not possible to measure smoke
gases.
DANGER
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
∅Do NOT introduce any substance combustible or explosive at working temperature into
the climatic chamber.
∅NO explosive dust or air-solvent mixture in the inner chamber.
2. Unit description
The climatic chambers KBF-LQC are equipped with a multifunctional microprocessor display controller
with 2-channel technology for temperature and humidity and a digital display accurate to one-tenth of a
degree resp. 0.1% r.H. With its comprehensive program control functions, the display program controller
MB1 permits the high precision course of temperature and humidity cycles as well as controlled exposi-
tion of the samples up to defined dose values.
With its microprocessor controlled humidifying and dehumidifying system the KBF-LQC is a high-
precision climatic chamber. It completely meets the requirements of the stipulated stability and durability
test for pharmaceutical products:
•Stability tests acc. to ICH guideline CPMP/ICH/2736/99 (Q1A)
•Photostability tests acc. to ICH guideline CPMP/ICH/279/95 (Q1B)
Furthermore, it permits simulating exactly and over long periods constant conditions for other applications
such as sample conditioning for material testing of paper, textiles, plastics, building materials, etc.
The function Light Quantum Control permits integration of UV intensity and luminous intensity inside the
usable volume. The optical sensors used according to the ICH guideline for stability and durability tests of
pharmaceutical products Q1B. Sensor measurement is to a great extent directionally independent, dif-
fused light is also weighted. The function Light Quantum Control permits apart from displaying the actual
values of UVA and the visible spectral range cumulative measurement of the light doses In Manual Mode
target dose values of UVA and the visible spectral range can be entered. When they are reached, the
UVA and Cool white fluorescent tubes are automatically turned off and notifying and alarm messages are
released.
A resistance humidifying system humidifies the air. For this purpose, use deionized (demineralized) wa-
ter. The option BINDER Pure Aqua Service permits using the chamber with any degree of water hard-
ness.
The inner chamber, the pre-heating chamber and the inside of the doors are all made of stainless steel
(material no. 1.4301 in Germany). The housing is RAL 7035 powder-coated. All corners and edges are
also completely coated.
The efficient program controller is regularly equipped with a multitude of operating functions, additional
recorder and alarm functions. Programming of test cycles is easily done via the modern color-display
controller MB1 and is also possible directly from the computer via Intranet in connection with the commu-
nication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option, chap. 17.1). The climatic chamber KBF-
LQC is regularly equipped with an Ethernet serial interface for computer communication. As a system
solution BINDER offers the combination of the climatic chamber with ICH compliant illumination and the
function Light Quantum Control with the GLP/GMP compliant software APT-COM™ 3. This comfortable
communication software from BINDER permits networking up to 30 units and connecting them to a PC for
controlling and programming, as well as recording and representing temperature and humidity data. For
further options, see chap.21.5.
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The chambers can be operated in a temperature range from 0 °C / 32°F up to 70 °C / 158°F (without light
cassettes) / from 10 °C / 50°F up to 60 °C / 140°F (with illumination) and in a humidity range of 10% r.H.
to 80% r.H. When at least one light sensor is plugged-in, the maximum temperature is automatically lim-
ited to 60 °C.
For the control ranges of temperature and humidity, see diagrams (chap. 13).
2.1 Unit overview
Figure 5: KBF-LQC 240
(A) Instrument panel
(B) Door handle
(C) Outer door
(D) Refrigerating machine and humidity generation module
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

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2.2 Instrument panel for KBF-LQC
Figure 6: Triangle instrument panel KBF-LQC
(1) Microprocessor program controller MB1 with 2-channel technology for temperature and humidity,
display of the actual light values and cumulative measurement of the light doses of UVA and the
visible spectral range.
(2) Rocker switch to display either the actual light values (switch in position ON – green mark visible)
or the integrated light values
(1)
(2)

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2.3 Lateral control panel, right side KBF-LQC
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(9)
(7)
(8)
Figure 7: Lateral control panel KBF-LQC at the right side of the humidity module
with options analog outputs, alarm contact, and additional Pt100 sensor
(3) Main power switch ON/OFF
(4) Humidity switch ON/OFF
(5) DIN-socket additional Pt100 temperature sensor (option)
(6) DIN-socket analog outputs (option)
(7) DIN-socket alarm contact (option)
(8) Ethernet interface for computer communication with indication of the MAC address
(9) RS422 interface (for service purpose only)

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2.4 Lateral control panel, left side
(10)
(11)
(12)
(14)
(15)
Figure 8: Lateral control panel KBF-LQC at the left side of the humidity module
with option temperature safety device class 3.3
(10) Switch for ICH compliant illumination cool white
(11) Switch for ICH compliant illumination BINDER Q1B Synergy Light (UVA + cool white)
(12) Key switch to turn on and off and to reset the integrator
(13) Not used
(14) Temperature safety device class 3.1 (part of option safety device class 3.3)
(15) Temperature safety device class 3.2 (part of option safety device class 3.3)

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3. Completeness of delivery, transportation, storage, and installa-
tion
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 note 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
take out 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 handle, the door or the lower housing.
¾Lift units size 240 from the pallet with the aid of six people or with a fork lifter. Set the
fork lifter only from the front or rear in the middle of the unit.
¾Lift units size 720 from the pallet using technical devices (fork lifter). Set the fork lifter
only from the front or rear in the middle of the unit.
∅Do NOT set the fork lifter from the unit side.
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. 19.1.
Note on second-hand units (Ex-Demo-Units):
Second-hand units are units that have been used for a short time for tests or exhibitions. They are thor-
oughly tested before resale. BINDER ensures that the chamber is technically sound and will work flaw-
lessly.
Second-hand units are marked with a sticker on the unit door. Please remove the sticker before commis-
sioning the unit.