Binder APT.line MK Series User manual

Issue 03/2007 Art. Nr. 7001-0028
Operating Manual
APT.line™ MK
Temperature test chambers for natural simulation
with display program controller MB1
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: Temperaturprüfschränke für natürliche Simulation mit Programmre-
gelung
Temperature test chambers for natural simulation with program con-
trol
Armoires d’essais de température pour simulation naturelle à régula-
tion programmable
Typenbezeichnung / Type / Type: MK 53, MK 240, MK 720
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:
IEC/CEI 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
régulation et de laboratoire – Partie 1 : Prescriptions générales
IEC/CEI 61010-2-010:2003 Sicherheitsbestimmungen für elektrische Meß-, Steuer-, Regel-
und Laborgeräte – Teil 2-010: Besondere Anforderungen an La-
borgeräte 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
régulation et de laboratoire. Partie 2-010 : Prescriptions particuliè-
res pour appareils de laboratoire utilisés pour l’échauffement des
matières
EMV / EMC / CEM:
IEC/CEI 61326:1997 + A1:1998 +
A2:2000
Elektrische Betriebsmittel für Leittechnik und Laboreinsatz – EMV-
Anforderungen
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use
– EMC requirements
Matériels électriques de mesure, de commande et de laboratoire
– Prescriptions relatives à la CEM
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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
73/23/EWG, Änderung 93/68/EWG
Low voltage directive
73/23/EEC, amended 93/68/EEC
Directive basse tension
73/23/CEE, modifiée 93/68/CEE
Richtlinie 73/23/EWG des Rates vom 19. Februar 1973 zur An-
gleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten betreffend
elektrische Betriebsmittel zur Verwendung innerhalb bestimmter
Spannungsgrenzen
Council Directive of 19 February 1973 on the harmonization of the
laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed
for use within certain voltage limits (73/23/EEC)
Directive 73/23/CEE du Conseil, du 19 février 1973, concernant le
rapprochement des législations des États membres relatives au
matériel électrique destiné à être employé dans certaines limites
de tension
EMV-Richtlinie
89/336/EWG, Änderung 93/68/EWG
EMC Directive
89/336/EEC, amended 93/68/EEC
Directive CEMK
89/336/CEE, modifiée 93/68/CEE
Richtlinie 89/336/EWG des Rates vom 3. Mai 1989 zur Anglei-
chung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten über die elekt-
romagnetische Verträglichkeit
Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approxima-
tion of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic
compatibility
Directive 89/336/CEE du Conseil du 3 mai 1989 concernant le
rapprochement des législations des États membres relatives à la
compatibilité électromagnétique
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.
D-78532 Tuttlingen, 10.08.2006
BINDER GmbH
P. M. Binder Dr.-Ing. V. Kek
Geschäftsführender Gesellschafter Leiter F & E
Managing Director Head of R & D
Directeur général Chef de service R&D
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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY..................................................................................................................6
1.1 Legal considerations ...........................................................................................................................6
1.2 Structure of the safety instructions......................................................................................................6
1.3 Localization / position of safety labels at the unit................................................................................8
1.4 Type plate ...........................................................................................................................................9
1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the temperature test chamber for
natural simulation MK........................................................................................................................10
1.6 Intended use .....................................................................................................................................12
2. UNIT DESCRIPTION............................................................................................12
2.1 Unit overview.....................................................................................................................................13
2.2 Instrument box MK............................................................................................................................13
2.3 Lateral control panel MK ...................................................................................................................14
3. SCOPE OF DELIVERY, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND
INSTALLATION....................................................................................................15
3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and scope of delivery.............................................................15
3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation ....................................................................................16
3.3 Storage..............................................................................................................................................16
3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions ................................................................................16
4. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS................................................................17
4.1 Electrical connection .........................................................................................................................17
5. START UP............................................................................................................18
5.1 Function overview of screen program controller MB1 ......................................................................18
5.2 Operating modes...............................................................................................................................18
5.3 Behavior after power failure ..............................................................................................................19
5.4 Switching on the unit.........................................................................................................................19
6. SETTINGS OF THE CONTROLLER MB1............................................................20
6.1 Selection of the menu language .......................................................................................................20
6.2 Function overview program controller MB1 ......................................................................................21
6.3 Settings in the menu “User-settings” ................................................................................................22
6.4 Settings in the menu “User Level”.....................................................................................................23
7. GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF THE MEASUREMENT COURSE
(CHART RECORDER FUNCTION).....................................................................24
7.1 Setting the storage rate.....................................................................................................................26
8. MANUAL MODE...................................................................................................27
8.1 Set-point entry...................................................................................................................................27
8.2 Behavior after power failure in Manual Mode ...................................................................................28
9. PROGRAM OPERATION.....................................................................................28
9.1 Overview menu-based program entry ..............................................................................................29
9.2 Selecting between set-point ramp and set-point step.......................................................................31
9.3 Program entry as set-point ramp or as set-point step ......................................................................31
9.4 Advice for the programming of the different temperature transitions ...............................................34
9.5 Repetition of a section or several sections within a program ...........................................................35
9.6 Behavior after power failure in Program Mode .................................................................................35
9.7 Starting a previously entered program..............................................................................................36
9.8 Deleting a program............................................................................................................................36
9.9 Temperature profile template............................................................................................................37
9.10 Program table template.....................................................................................................................38

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10. BEDEW PROTECTION FACILITY.......................................................................39
11. TEMPERATURE SAFETY DEVICES...................................................................40
11.1 Over-temperature protective device (class 1)...................................................................................40
11.2 Safety controller (over-temperature safety device class 2) ..............................................................40
11.3 Over/under temperature safety device class 2 (option)....................................................................42
12. NOTIFYING AND ALARM FUNCTIONS..............................................................43
12.1 Notifying and alarm system overview (auto diagnosis system)........................................................43
12.2 Resetting the notifying or alarm messages.......................................................................................43
13. OPTIONS..............................................................................................................44
13.1 Communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option) ............................................44
13.2 Analog output for temperature (option).............................................................................................44
13.3 Keyboard locking (option) .................................................................................................................44
13.4 Additional measuring channel for digital object temperature indicator with flexible temperature
sensor Pt 100 (option).......................................................................................................................45
14. MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND SERVICE ....................................................45
14.1 Maintenance intervals, service..........................................................................................................45
14.2 Cleaning and decontamination .........................................................................................................46
14.3 Sending back the unit to the BINDER GmbH ...................................................................................47
15. DISPOSAL............................................................................................................48
15.1 Disposal of the transport packing .....................................................................................................48
15.2 Decommissioning..............................................................................................................................48
15.3 Disposal of the unit in the Federal Republic of Germany .................................................................48
15.4 Disposal of the unit in the member states of the EC except for the Federal Republic of Germany .50
15.5 Disposal of the unit in non-member states of the EC .......................................................................51
16. TROUBLESHOOTING .........................................................................................51
17. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION................................................................................53
17.1 Factory calibration and adjustment...................................................................................................53
17.2 Over-current protection .....................................................................................................................53
17.3 Definition of usable space.................................................................................................................53
17.4 Technical Data MK............................................................................................................................54
17.5 Equipment and Options ....................................................................................................................55
17.6 Spare parts........................................................................................................................................56
17.7 Heating-up and cooling-down graphs ...............................................................................................57
17.8 Heat compensation ...........................................................................................................................58
17.9 Dimensions MK 53............................................................................................................................59
17.10 Dimensions MK 240..........................................................................................................................60
17.11 Dimensions MK 720..........................................................................................................................61
18. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE ...............................................62

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Dear customer,
For the correct operation of the temperature test chamber for natural simulation MK, it is imperative that
you read this operating manual completely and carefully and observe the given instructions.
1. Safety
This operating manual is part of the scope of delivery. Always keep it at hand.
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 temperature test chamber for
natural simulation MK
1.1 Legal considerations
This operating manual contains information necessary for the intended use, correct installation, start-up
and operation, and for the maintenance of the unit.
Understanding and observing the instructions in this operating manual are prerequisites for hazard-free
use and safety during operation and maintenance.
This operating manual cannot cover all conceivable applications. If you would like additional information,
or if special problems arise that you feel are not sufficiently addressed in this manual, please ask your
dealer or contact us directly.
Furthermore, we emphasize that the contents of this operating manual are not part of an earlier or exist-
ing agreement, promise, 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 harmonized denominations and symbols indicate dangerous situa-
tions following the harmonization of ISO 3864-2 and ANSI Z535.6.
Signal word panel
Depending on the seriousness and probability of the consequences, 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 (irreversi-
ble) injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious (irre-
versible) injury

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CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor (re-
versible) 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.
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.
Pictograms
Warning signs
Electrical hazard Hot surface
Explosive substances
Stability hazard
Pollution Hazard
Harmful substances
Biohazard
Lifting hazard
Mandatory action signs
Mandatory regulation Read operating
instructions
Disconnect the power
plug
Lift with several persons
Lift with mechanical
assistance
Environment protection
Prohibition signs
Do NOT touch Do NOT spray with
water
Do NOT climb

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Information to be observed in order to ensure optimum function of the product.
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 which 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) Service label
Hot surface
Figure 1: Position of labels on the unit
Keep safety labels complete and legible.
Replace safety labels that are no longer legible. Contact BINDER service.

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1.4 Type plate
Figure 2: Position of type plate
Figure 3: Type plate (example of MK 720 regular unit)
Indications of the type plate Information
Nominal temperature 180°C
356°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 2.0 Temperature safety device, class 2.0
Art. No. 9020-0027 Art. No. 9010-0202
Project No. --- (Special application acc. to project no.)
6,00 kW Nominal power 1.60 kW
400 V 3 N ~ Nominal voltage 230 V ±10%, single-phase unit
14,5 A Nominal current 7.0 Amp
50/60 Hz Power frequency 50/60 Hz
Type plate acc. to VBG 20 § 5 Type plate acc. to guideline VBG 20 § 5
Max operating pressure 25 bar Max operating pressure 25 bar in the refrigerating system
Refrigerant type R 404 A Refrigerant type R 404 A
Nominal temperature 180°C 6,00 kW TYPE PLATE ACC. TO VBG 20 § 5
356°F 400 V 3 N ~
MAX OPERATING PRESSURE 25 BAR
Enclosure protection
Temp. safety device
IP 20
DIN 12880
14,5 A
50/60 Hz
REFRIGERANT TYPE R 404 A
MAX. FILLING WEIGHT 1500 G
Class 2.0 REFRIGERATING POWER 4485 W AT – 10°C
Art. No. 9010-0027 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
MK 720 Serial No. 00-00000
Made in Germany

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Indications of the type plate Information
Max. filling weight 1500 g Max. filling weight of refrigerant 1500 g
Refrigerating power 4485 W at - 10°C Refrigerating power 4485 W at -10°C
MK 720 Model MK 720
Serial No. 00-00000 Serial No. 00-00000
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 in the GOST R certification
system of GOSTSTANDARD Russia.
1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the temperature test
chamber for natural simulation MK
With regard to operating the temperature test chamber for natural simulation MK and to the installation
location, please observe regulations BGR 120 issued by the German professional association for the
chemical industry (formerly 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 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.
Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.
The temperature test chamber MK must NOT be operated 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 temperature test chamber MK does not possess any measures for explosion protection.
DANGER
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
∅Do NOT introduce any substance combustible or explosive at working temperature into
the temperature test chamber.
∅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 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 temperature test chamber into operation.
DANGER
Electrical hazard.
Danger of death.
∅The unit must NOT become wet during operation or maintenance.
The temperature test chambers have been produced in accordance with VDE regulations and were rou-
tinely tested in accordance to VDE 0411.
CAUTION
The inner chamber, the door window and the access ports will become hot during
operation.
Danger of burning.
∅Do NOT touch the inner surfaces, the door window, the access ports, 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 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
Temperature test chambers MK for natural simulation are suitable for temperature treatment of solid or
pulverized charging material, as well as bulk material, using the supply of heat or cold. They are suitable
for harmless materials. A mixture of any component of the charging material with air must NOT be explo-
sive. The operating temperature must lie below the flash point or below the sublimation point of the charg-
ing material.
Other applications are not approved.
Temperature test chambers for natural simulation MK can be used for drying purposes but are specially
designed for solving all the problems which occur during material and ageing tests.
Do NOT use the unit for drying purpose, especially if greater quantities of steam leading to condensation
will be set free.
Observing the instructions in this operating manual and conducting regular maintenance work
(chap. 14) is part of the intended use.
2. Unit description
The temperature test chamber for natural simulation MK is a specially developed precision refrigerating /
warming cabinet with an unrivalled capacity, which by far exceeds the capabilities of normal test cabinets.
With its extensive program control, the temperature test chamber for natural simulation MK is designed
for optimum performance with regard to temperature accuracy and rapid heating up and cooling down
phases, thus providing the ideal facilities for solving all the problems which occur during material as well
as ageing and stress tests. In addition, the temperature test chamber for natural simulation provides al-
most unlimited possibilities for adaptation to individual customer requirements based upon extensive
programming options.
The high-quality housing insulation guarantees both a low noise mode of operation and a consistently low
housing temperature. 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). When operating the chamber at temperatures
above 150°C, influence of the oxygen in the air might cause coloration of the metallic surfaces (yellowish-
brown or blue) by natural oxidation processes. These colorations are harmless and will in no way impair
the function or quality of the unit. The housing is RAL 7035powder-coated. All corners and edges are
completely coated.
The temperature test chambers for natural simulation MK are regularly equipped with a serial interface
RS 422 for computer communication, e.g. with the communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControl-
System (option, chap. 13.1) For further options, see chap. 17.5.
The models MK 240 and MK 720 are equipped with four castors. Both front castors can be locked by
brakes.
The temperature test chamber can be operated in a temperature range from -40°C up to +180°C.

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2.1 Unit overview
Figure 4: Temperature test chamber for natural simulation MK 53
(A) Instrument box
(B) Door handle
(C) Inspection window
(D) Outer door
(E) Refrigerating machine
2.2 Instrument box MK
Figure 5: Triangle box MK
(1) Microprocessor program controller MB1
(2) Main switch ON/OFF
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(1)
(2)

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2.3 Lateral control panel MK
Figure 6: Lateral control panel at the left side of the refrigerating machine
with options over-/under temperature safety device, and analog output
(3) Free place for optional button
(4) Switch for interior chamber light on / off
(5) RESET button for option over-/under temperature safety device class 2 (option, chap. 11.3)
(6) Over-/under temperature safety device (option, chap. 11.3)
(6a) Module for upper temperature limit
(6b) Module for lower temperature limit
(7) RS 422 serial interface
(8) Analog output (option)
The current temperature value is put out as analogue signal 4-20 mA to a DIN socket. Measuring
range 4 mA = -40°C, 20 mA = +180°C.
(9) Not used
RESET CL. 2.0
(5)
(6a)
(6b)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(4)
(3)

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3. Scope of delivery, transportation, storage, and installation
3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and scope 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. If transportation damage has occurred, inform the carrier
immediately.
The final tests of the manufacturer may cause 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.
∅Do NOT lift units size 240 and 720 by hand.
Lift unit size 53 from the pallet at its four lower corners with the aid of four people.
Lift units size 240 and 720 from the pallet using technical devices (fork lifter). Set the
fork lifter only from the rear in the middle of the unit. Make sure to place all the lateral
supports of the unit on the forks.
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. 15.1.
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 guarantees the technically flawless state of the chamber.
Second-hand units are marked as such with a sticker on the unit door. Please remove the sticker before
commissioning the unit.

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3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation
The front castors of sizes 240 and 720 can be blocked by brakes. Observe the guidelines for temporary
decommissioning (chap. 15.2).
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.
Secure the climatic chamber with transport straps for transport.
∅Do NOT lift or transport the unit using the door handle, the door or the lower housing.
∅Do NOT lift units size 240 and 720 by hand.
Lift unit size 53 at its four lower corners with the aid of 4 people and place it on a trans-
port pallet with wheels. Push the pallet to the desired site and then lift the unit at its
four lower corners from the pallet.
Place units size 240 and 720 using technical devices (fork lifter) on the transport pallet.
Set the fork lifter only from the rear in the middle of the unit. Make sure to place all the
lateral supports of the unit on the forks.
∅Transport units size 240 and 720 ONLY with the original transport pallet. Set the fork
lifter only to the pallet. Without the pallet the unit is in imminent danger of overturning.
•Permissible ambient temperature range during transport: -10°C to +60°C.
You can order transport packing and pallets for transportation purposes from BINDER service.
3.3 Storage
Intermediate storage of the unit is possible in a closed and dry room. Observe the guidelines for tempo-
rary decommissioning (chap. 15.2).
•Permissible ambient temperature range during storage: -10°C to +60°C.
When operating the chamber at temperature set-points below ambient temperature, high ambient humid-
ity may lead to condensation on the unit.
•Permissible ambient humidity: max. 70 % r.H., non-condensing
If following storage in a cold location the unit is transferred to the installation site for start-up, condensa-
tion may form. Wait at least one hour until the chamber has attained ambient temperature and is com-
pletely dry.
3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions
Set up the temperature test chamber on an even and non-flammable surface, free from vibration, and in a
well-ventilated, dry location and align it using a spirit level. The site of installation must be capable of sup-
porting the unit’s weight (see technical data, chap. 17.4).
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 to +40°C. At elevated ambient tem-
perature values, fluctuations in temperature can occur.

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The ambient temperature should not be substantially higher than the indicated ambient tem-
perature of +20°C to which the specified technical data relate. For other ambient conditions,
deviations from the indicated data are possible.
•Permissible ambient humidity: 70 % r.H. max., non-condensing.
•Installation height: max. 2000 m above sea level.
When placing several units of the same size side by side, maintain a minimum distance of 250 mm be-
tween each unit. Wall distances: rear 100 mm, sides 160 mm. Spacing above the unit of at least 100 mm
must also be accounted for.
CAUTION
Danger by stacking.
Damage to the units.
∅Do NOT place temperature test chambers on top of each other.
To completely isolate 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 disconnected in case of danger.
The temperature test chamber MK must not be installed and operated 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.
4. Installation and connections
4.1 Electrical connection
•MK 53: Shockproof plug, power supply voltage 230 V (1N~) +/- 10 %, 50/60 Hz
Fixed power connection cable 1800 mm in length
•MK 240, MK 720: CEE plug 5 poles, power supply voltage 400 V (3N~) +/- 10 %, 50/60 Hz
Fixed power connection cable 2700 mm in length
•Prior to connection and start-up, check the power supply voltage. Compare the values to the data
specified on the type plate of the unit (unit front behind the door, bottom left-hand, chap. 1.4)
•When connecting, please observe the regulations specified by the local electricity supply company
and as well as the VDE directives (for Germany)
•Pollution degree (acc. to IEC 61010-1): 2
•Over-voltage category (acc. to IEC 61010-1): II
CAUTION
Danger of incorrect power supply voltage.
Damage to the equipment.
Check the power supply voltage before connection and start-up.
Compare the power supply voltage with the data indicated on the type plate.
See also electrical data (chap. 17.4).
To completely isolate 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 disconnec-
ted in case of danger.

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5. Start up
•After connecting the electrical supply (chap. 4), switch on the unit by the main switch (2).
5.1 Function overview of screen program controller MB1
WX
CONFIG HAND VIEW->
EXIT
W
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TEMP °C
25.0 36.8
Pilot lamp: Ready for operation
EXIT button (to exit a menu point)
AUTOMATIC button (to start a previously entered program)
ENTER button (to confirm a selection)
Navigation buttons (functions are assigned by the menu)
Main switch (2)
Figure 7: Display program controller MB1
The program controller MB1 controls the temperature inside the temperature test chamber.
You can enter the desired set point values in Manual Mode or Program Mode (chap. 5.2) in the display
controller.
WX
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CONFIG VIEW->
PGM
TEMP 40.0 36.8
°C
HAND
Set point value Actual value
Figure 8: Normal display of the MB1 program controller in Manual mode
5.2 Operating modes
The program controller MB1 operates in 3 modes:
Idle Mode The controller is not functional, i.e., there is no heating. The fan is off.
Manual Mode
(Fixed value operation)
(HAND)
The controller operates as a fixed-point control, i.e., a temperature set-
point can be defined, which is then maintained (chap. 8).
Program Mode (AUTO) An entered temperature program is run (chap. 9).
The program controller MB1 permits programming temperature cycles.

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The controller offers 25 program memory positions with 100 program sections each. The total number of
program sections of all programs is limited to 500.
Programming can be done directly through the keypad of the controller or graphically through the soft-
ware APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option, chap. 13.1) specially developed by BINDER.
5.3 Behavior after power failure
After power return, the unit continues operating in the operating mode actual before power failure. In
Manual Mode (HAND), the controller regulates the temperature to the last entered set-points, while in
Program Mode (AUTO) it regulates the temperature to its set-point actually reached during program op-
eration. The power failure is noted in the event list (chap. 6.2). No error message is displayed indicating
that a power failure has taken place.
5.4 Switching on the unit
Put the main switch (2) in position I. The pilot lamp shows the unit being ready for operation.
Observe a delay time of about 30s between switching Off and On again. Otherwise an initializa-
tion problem might occur (display showing e.g. “–1999”).
In case the main switch is already in position I and yet the controller screen is dark, the chamber is in
stand-by mode. Switch on the unit by pressing any button. When switched on, the unit operates in the
operating mode entered before switching off. In Manual Mode (HAND), the controller regulates the tem-
perature to the last entered set-point, and in Program Mode (AUTO) it regulates the temperature to the
set-points reached during previous program operation.
Structure of toggling between Idle Mode / Manual Mode / Program Mode:
Idle Mode
HAND EXIT
Menu Program start Manual Mode (HAND)
Program Mode (AUTO)
or EXIT
For control reasons the refrigeration machine starts with a delay of about 30 s, and it switches
off with a delay of 90 s. This explains why the compressor can remain operating also during
positive temperature jumps.

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6. Settings of the controller MB1
6.1 Selection of the menu language
The screen program controller MB1 controls the temperature inside the temperature test chamber. The
controller communicates by a plain language menu guide in German, English and French.
The selection of the desired menu language is located in the sub-menu “User-Level” of the menu “User-
Settings“. Select menu point “Language“.
User-settings
Instrument data
Contrast
Displ. Power down
Contin. operation
User Level
Safety control. Act + 36.8°C
Safety control. Set. 38.5°C
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User level code no. 1(factory setting)
User-Settings
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Configuration 2
Configuration 1
Parameters
Choose variation
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Configuration 2
Parameters
Choose variation
Configuration 1
User-Settings
CONFIG
4 X
User Level
Date and time
Summer time
Language
Temperature unit
Buzzer
Safety controller
User-code No.
English
°C
1
Active
Sollwert Art
Offset
Language
English
The row of buttons below the screen is context- sensitive. Button function is defined by the meaning
shown above the buttons on the screen.
Do NOT change the temperature unit from °C to °F.