Binder KBF P 240 (E5.2) User manual

Issue 02/2012 Art. N0. 7001-0207
Operating Manual
APT.line™ KBF (E5.2)
Climatic chamber for constant conditions with program control
Model
Art. No.
KBF 115 (E5.2)
9020-0139, 9120-0139
KBF 115-UL (E5.2)
9020-0184, 9120-0184
KBF 240 (E5.2)
9020-0150, 9120-0150
KBF 240-UL (E5.2)
9020-0176, 9120-0176
KBF 720 (E5.2)
9020-0108 9120-0108
KBF 720-UL (E5.2)
9020-0168, 9120-0168
APT.line™ KBF P (E5.2)
Climatic chamber for constant conditions with program control
with ICH compliant illumination and adjustable light cassettes
Model
Art. No.
KBF P 240 (E5.2)
9020-0160, 9120-0160
9020-0244, 9120-0244
KBF P 240-UL (E5.2)
9020-0106, 9120-0106
KBF P 720 (E5.2)
9020-0143, 9120-0143
9020-0246, 9120-0246
KBF P 720-UL (E5.2)
9020-0169, 9120-0169
BINDER GmbH
Address Post office box 102
D-78502 Tuttlingen
Tel. [phone]
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EC – declaration of conformity
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 115, KBF 240, KBF P 240, KBF 720, KBF P 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
Rich
tlinie 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 61010-1:2010 Sicherheitsbestimmungen für elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regel- und
Laborgeräte – Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen (DIN EN 61010-1:2002
+ Berichtigung 1:2002 + Berichtigung 2:2004)
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control,
and laboratory use – Part 1: General requirements (IEC 61010-1:2010,
BS EN 61010-1:2010)
Règles de sécurité pour appareils électriques de mesurage, de régula-
tion et de laboratoire – Partie 1: Prescriptions générales (CEI 61010-
1:2010, NF EN 61010:2011)
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 (DIN EN 61010-2-010:2004)
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control,
and laboratory use – Part 2-010: Particular requirements for laboratory
equipment for the heating of materials (IEC 61010-2-10:2005, BS EN
61010-2-10:2003)
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 (CEI
61010-2-10:2003, NF EN 61010-2-10:2005)
EMV / EMC / CEM:
EN 61326-1:2006
+ Corr. 1:2008 + Corr. 2:2010
Elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regel- und Laborgeräte - EMV-
Anforderungen - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen (DIN EN 61326-
1:2006 + Berichtigung 1:2008 + Berichtigung 2:2011)
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use -
EMC requirements - Part 1: General requirements (IEC 61326-1:2005 +
Corr. 1:2008 + Corr. 2:2010, BS EN 61326-1:2006+ A1:2008)
Matériel électrique de mesure, de commande et de laboratoire - Exi-
gences relatives à la CEM - Partie 1: Exigences générales (CEI 61326-
1:2005 + AC1:2008, NF EN 61326-1:2006 mod.)
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. (DIN EN 61326-2-2:2006)
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. (IEC 61326-2-2:2005, BS EN 61326-2-2:2006)
Matériel électrique de mesure, de commande et de laboratoire – Exi-
gences relatives à la CEM. Partie 2-2: Exigences particulières - Configu-
rations 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. (CEI 61326-2-
2:2005 + AC1:2007, NF EN 61326-2-2:2006)
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D-78532 Tuttlingen, 25.07.2011
BINDER GmbH
P. M. Binder
Geschäftsführender Gesellschafter
Managing Director
Directeur général
Dr. H. von Both
Leiter F & E
Director R & D
Chef de service R&D
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Product registration

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Content
EC – declaration of conformity ......................................................................................................................2
Product registration .......................................................................................................................................5
1. SAFETY.................................................................................................................. 9
1.1 Legal considerations ...........................................................................................................................9
1.2 Structure of the safety instructions......................................................................................................9
1.2.1 Signal word panel......................................................................................................................9
1.2.2 Safety alert symbol..................................................................................................................10
1.2.3 Pictograms ..............................................................................................................................10
1.2.4 Word message panel structure...............................................................................................11
1.3 Localization / position of safety labels on the unit .............................................................................11
1.4 Type plate..........................................................................................................................................13
1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the climatic chamber...................................14
1.6 Intended use......................................................................................................................................16
1.7 Resistance of the humidity sensor against harmful substances .......................................................16
2. UNIT DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................ 17
2.1 Unit overview.....................................................................................................................................18
2.2 Lateral control panel, right side KBF / KBF P....................................................................................19
2.3 Lateral control panel, left side (KBF P, option KBF)..........................................................................20
2.4 Instrument panel for KBF / KBF P.....................................................................................................21
3. COMPLETENESS OF DELIVERY, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND
INSTALLATION.................................................................................................... 21
3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery.................................................21
3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation.....................................................................................22
3.3 Storage..............................................................................................................................................23
3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions.................................................................................23
4. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS................................................................ 25
4.1 Spacers for rear wall distance...........................................................................................................25
4.2 Wastewater connection.....................................................................................................................26
4.3 Freshwater supply .............................................................................................................................27
4.3.1 Automatic freshwater supply via water pipe............................................................................27
4.3.2 Manual freshwater supply via external freshwater can (option)..............................................28
4.3.3 Connection kit for connecting the unit to the water main ........................................................28
4.3.4 Safety kit: Hose burst protection device with reflux protection device (available via BINDER
INDIVIDUAL customized solutions) ........................................................................................29
4.4 Electrical connection .........................................................................................................................31
4.5 Installation and connection of the light cassettes (KBF P) ................................................................32
5. START UP ............................................................................................................ 33
5.1 Function overview of the MB1display program controller..................................................................33
5.2 Operating modes...............................................................................................................................34
5.3 Performance after power failures ......................................................................................................34
5.4 Turning on the unit ............................................................................................................................34
6. CONTROLLER MB1 SETTINGS.......................................................................... 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

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7. GRAPHIC REPRESENTATION OF THE HISTORICAL MEASUREMENT (CHART
RECORDER FUNCTION)..................................................................................... 39
7.1 Setting the storage rate .....................................................................................................................41
8. MANUAL MODE................................................................................................... 42
8.1 Entering the set point values .............................................................................................................42
8.2 Entering the set point values for KBF P when operating without illumination ...................................44
8.3 Performance after power failure in Manual Mode .............................................................................44
9. PROGRAM OPERATION ..................................................................................... 44
9.1 Menu-based program entry...............................................................................................................45
9.2 Entry of temperature values and fan speed ......................................................................................45
9.3 Entry of humidity values ....................................................................................................................48
9.4 Selecting between “set-point ramp” and “set-point step” ..................................................................49
9.5 Program entry as “set-point ramp” or as “set-point step” ..................................................................50
9.6 Information on programming different temperature or humidity transitions ......................................52
9.7 Repetition of a section or several sections within a program ............................................................53
9.8 Performance after power failure in Program Mode ...........................................................................53
9.9 Starting a previously entered program ..............................................................................................54
9.10 Deleting a program............................................................................................................................54
9.11 Template for temperature profile.......................................................................................................55
9.12 Template for humidity profile.............................................................................................................56
9.13 Program table template for temperature and fan speed rate ............................................................57
9.14 Program table template for humidity .................................................................................................58
10. TEMPERATURE SAFETY DEVICES ................................................................... 59
10.1 Over temperature protective device (class 1) ...................................................................................59
10.2 Safety controller (temperature safety device class 3.1) ....................................................................59
10.2.1 Safety controller set-point types..............................................................................................59
10.2.2 Checking and setting safety controller set-point type and safety controller set-point .............60
10.3 Temperature safety device class 3.3 (DIN 12880) (option)...............................................................61
10.3.1 Temperature safety device class 3.1 ......................................................................................61
10.3.2 Temperature safety device class 3.2 ......................................................................................62
11. NOTIFICATION AND ALARM FUNCTIONS ........................................................ 63
11.1 Notification and alarm system overview (auto diagnosis system).....................................................63
11.2 Resetting the notification or alarm messages ...................................................................................64
12. HUMIDITY SYSTEM............................................................................................. 65
12.1 Function of the humidifying and dehumidifying system.....................................................................67
13. DEFROSTING AT REFRIGERATING OPERATION ............................................ 68
14. ICH COMPLIANT ILLUMINATION ACCORDING TO CPMP/ICH/279/95 (Q1B). 69
14.1 BINDER ICH light ..............................................................................................................................69
14.2 Adjustable light cassettes..................................................................................................................70
15. OPTIONS.............................................................................................................. 72
15.1 Communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option).............................................72
15.2 Interface RS 422 (option) ..................................................................................................................72
15.3 Data logger kits .................................................................................................................................72
15.4 Analog outputs for temperature and humidity (option) ......................................................................73
15.5 Zero-voltage relay alarm outputs for temperature and humidity (option) ..........................................73
15.6 Water protected internal socket (option – not for UL units)...............................................................74
15.7 Keyboard locking (available via BINDER INDIVIDUAL customized solutions) .................................75

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15.8 Additional flexible Pt 100 temperature sensor (option) .....................................................................75
15.9 External freshwater and wastewater cans (option) ...........................................................................76
15.9.1 Mounting the freshwater can...................................................................................................76
15.9.2 Mounting the wastewater can .................................................................................................78
15.9.3 Mounting with wastewater recycling........................................................................................79
15.10 BINDER Pure Aqua Service (option).................................................................................................80
16. MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND SERVICE..................................................... 80
16.1 Maintenance intervals, service..........................................................................................................80
16.2 Replacement of the fluorescent tubes...............................................................................................81
16.3 Cleaning and decontamination..........................................................................................................81
16.4 Sending the unit back to BINDER GmbH..........................................................................................83
17. DISPOSAL............................................................................................................ 84
17.1 Disposal of the transport packing......................................................................................................84
17.2 Decommissioning..............................................................................................................................84
17.3 Disposal of the unit in the Federal Republic of Germany..................................................................84
17.4 Disposal of the unit in the member states of the EC except for the Federal Republic of Germany..85
17.5 Disposal of the unit in non-member states of the EC........................................................................87
18. TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................... 87
19. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 90
19.1 Factory calibration and adjustment ...................................................................................................90
19.2 Over current protection......................................................................................................................90
19.3 Definition of usable volume ...............................................................................................................90
19.4 Technical Data ..................................................................................................................................91
19.4.1 KBF technical data..................................................................................................................91
19.4.2 KBF P technical data...............................................................................................................93
19.5 Equipment and options......................................................................................................................95
19.6 Spare parts and accessories.............................................................................................................96
19.7 Dimensions KBF 115.........................................................................................................................98
19.8 Dimensions KBF 240 / KBF P 240 ....................................................................................................99
19.9 Dimensions KBF 720 / KBF P 720 ..................................................................................................100
20. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE.............................................. 101

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Dear customer,
For the correct operation of the climatic chamber KBF / KBF P, 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 de-
vice should only be operated by laboratory personnel especially trained for this purpose and familiar with
all precautionary measures required for working in a laboratory. To avoid injuries and damage observe the
safety instructions of the operating manual.
WARNING
Failure to observe the safety instructions.
Serious injuries and unit damage.
Observe the safety instructions in this operating manual.
Carefully read the complete operating instructions of the climatic chamber KBF / KBF P.
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 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 exclu-
sively valid statement of warranty administration. The statements in this manual neither augment nor re-
strict the contractual warranty provisions.
1.2 Structure of the safety instructions
In this operating manual, the following safety definitions and symbols indicate dangerous situations follow-
ing 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
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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 (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.
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
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