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]
Fax [phone]
Internet http://www.binder-world.com
E-mail [e-mail]
Service Hotline [phone]
Service Fax [phone]
Service E-Mail [e-mail]
Service Hotline USA [phone] or [phone]
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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
(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 (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

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Prohibition signs
Do NOT touch
Do NOT spray with
water
Do NOT climb
Information to be observed in order to ensure optimum function of the product.
1.2.4 Word message panel structure
Type / cause of hazard.
Possible consequences.
∅Instruction how to avoid the hazard: prohibition
Instruction how to avoid the hazard: mandatory action.
Observe all other notes and information not necessarily emphasized in the same way, in order to avoid
disruptions that could result in direct or indirect injury or property damage.
1.3 Localization / position of safety labels on the unit
The following labels are located on the unit:
Pictograms (warning signs)
Hot surface Risk of injury (UL units only)
UV light hazard (KBF P only)
Burning and scalding hazard
Service label

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Figure 1: Position of labels on the unit front KBF / KBF P
Figure 2: Position of labels on the unit front KBF-UL / KBF P-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 240 regular unit)
Indications on the type plate
Information
BINDER
Manufacturer: BINDER GmbH
KBF 240
Model KBF 240
Serial No.
00-00000
Serial No. 00-00000
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.
9020-0150
Art. No. 9020-0150
Project No.
---
(Special application acc. to project no.)
2,10 kW
Nominal power 2.10 kW
200-240 V 1 N ~
Nominal voltage 200-240 V (+/-10%), single-phase unit
9,5 A
Nominal current 9.5 Amp
50/60 Hz
Power frequency 50/60 Hz
Max. operating pressure 15 bar
Max operating pressure 15 bar / 218 PSI in the refrigerating
system
R 134a – 0,17 kg
Refrigerant type R 134 A, filling weight 0.17 kg / 0.37 lbs
Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol
Nominal temperature
70 °C
2,10 kW
Max. operating pressure 15 bar
158 °F
200-240 V 1 N ~
R 134a – 0,17 kg
Enclosure protection
Temp. safety device
IP 20
DIN 12880
9,5 A
50/60 Hz
Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases
covered by the Kyoto Protocol
Class
3.1
Art. No.
9020-0150
US PATS 4585923 / 5222612 / 5309981
Project No. 5405194 / 5601143 / 5773287 / 6079403
D 78532 Tuttlingen / Germany
Tel. + 49 (0) 7462/ 2005-0
Internet: www.binder-
ld
KBF 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 Measurement,
Control, and Laboratory Use; Part 1: General Require-
ments); UL 61010-1, 2nd Edition, 2005-07-22 (Electrical
Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use;
Part 1: General Requirements); IEC 61010-1:2001, 2nd Edi-
tion and IEC 61010-2-10 (Particular Requirements for La-
boratory 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 / KBF P and to the installation location, please observe
the guideline BGI/GUV-I 850-0 on safe working in laboratories (formerly BGR/GUV-R 120 or ZH 1/119
laboratory guidelines issued by the employers’ liability insurance association) (for Germany.
BINDER GmbH is only responsible for the safety features of the unit provided skilled electricians or 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.
Do not operate the climatic chamber KBF / KBF P 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 / KBF P 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 con-
tained 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 moisture
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 / KBF P 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.
Following the instructions in this operating manual and conducting regular maintenance work
(chap. 16) are part of the intended use.
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.
The charging material shall not contain any corrosive ingredients that may damage the ma-
chine components made of stainless steel, aluminum, and copper. Such ingredients include in
particular acids and halides. Any corrosive damage caused by such ingredients is excluded
from liability by BINDER GmbH.
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 include 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
a very small influence, whereas others may influence the sensor to a larger 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 to a minor extent influence the sensor and the humidity measurement:
Butane (C4H10), ethane (C2H6), methane (CH4), natural gas propane (C3H8)
•The following gases do not, or to a minor extent influence the sensor and the humidity measurement,
provided that the indicated loads are not exceeded:
Maximum work place
threshold limit value
Tolerated concentration
with permanent load
Substance
Formula
ppm
mg/m3
ppm
mg/m3
Ammonia
NH3
20
14
5500
4000
Acetone
CH3COCH3
500
1200
3300
8000
Benzene
300
1200
150000
Chlorine
Cl2
0.5
1.5
0.7
2
Acetic acid
CH3COOH
10
25
800
2000
Ethyl acetate
CH3COOC2H5
400
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
C2H5COCH3
200
590
3300
8000

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(continued)
Maximum work place
threshold limit value
Tolerated concentration
with permanent load
Substance
Formula
ppm
mg/m3
ppm
mg/m3
Ozone
O3
0.1
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
SO2
5
13
5
13
Toluol
C6H5CH3
100
380
1300
5000
Xylene
C6H5(CH3)2
100
440
1300
5000
These values are to be considered only as approximate values. The sensor resistance largely depends
on the temperature and humidity conditions during the time of exposure to harmful substances. Avoid
simultaneous condensation. Tolerated error of measurement: ± 2 %r.H. The maximum work place
threshold limit value is one that can be regarded as harmless for humans.
•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 not possible to measure smoke
gases.
2. Unit description
The climatic chambers KBF / KBF P are equipped with a multifunctional microprocessor display controller
with 2-channel technology for temperature and humidity plus a digital display accurate to one-tenth of a
degree resp. 0.1% r.H. With its comprehensive program control functions, the display controller MB1 per-
mits the high precision performance of temperature and humidity cycles.
With its microprocessor controlled humidifying and dehumidifying system the KBF / KBF P is a high-
precision climatic chamber. It completely meets the requirements of the stipulated stability and durability
tests 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) (KBF P)
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.
A resistance humidifying system humidifies the air. For this purpose, use deionized (demineralized) water.
The option BINDER Pure Aqua Service allows using the chamber with any degree of water hardness.
The inner chamber, the pre-heating chamber, and the interior side of the doors are all made of stainless
steel (material no. 1.4301 (V2A) in Germany, US equivalent 304). The housing is RAL 7035 powder-
coated. All corners and edges are also completely coated.
The efficient program controller is equipped with a multitude of operating functions, in addition to recorder
and alarm functions. Programming of test cycles is easily accomplished via the modern color-display con-
troller MB1 and is also possible directly with a computer via Intranet in connection with the communication
software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option, chap. 15.1). The climatic chamber KBF / KBF P
comes equipped with an Ethernet serial interface for computer communication.
In addition, the BINDER communication software APT-COM™ 3 permits networking up to 30 units and
connecting them to a PC for controlling and programming, as well as recording and representing tempera-
ture and humidity data. For further options, see chap.19.5.
The KBF / KBF P models size 240 and 720 are equipped with four castors. Both front castors can be easi-
ly locked via the attached brakes.
The chambers can be operated in a temperature range from 0 °C / 32 °F up to 70 °C / 158 °F (KBF,
KBF P without light cassettes) / from 10 °C / 50 °F up to 60 °C / 140 °F (KBF P with illumination) and in a
humidity range of 10% r.H. to 80% r.H.
For the control ranges of temperature and humidity, see diagrams (chap. 12).

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2.1 Unit overview
Figure 5: KBF 240
(A) Instrument panel with MB1 display program controller
(B) Door handle
(C) Outer door
(D) Refrigerating machine and humidity generation module
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

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2.2 Lateral control panel, right side KBF / KBF P
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(9)
(7)
(8)
Figure 6: Lateral control panel KBF / KBF P at the right side of the humidity module
with options analog outputs, alarm contact, and additional Pt 100 sensor
(3) Main power switch ON/OFF
(4) Humidity switch ON/OFF
(5) DIN-socket additional Pt 100 temperature sensor (option)
(6) DIN-socket analog outputs (option)
(7) DIN-socket alarm contact (option)
(8) Ethernet interface with indication of the MAC address for computer communication
(9) RS422 interface (for service purpose only)

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2.3 Lateral control panel, left side (KBF P, option KBF)
(10) (11)
(14)
(15)
Figure 7: Lateral control panel KBF (option) / KBF P at the left side of the humidity module
with option temperature safety device class 3.3
(10) Switch for ICH compliant illumination cool white (KBF P)
(11) Switch for ICH compliant illumination BINDER Q1B Synergy Light (UVA + cool white) (KBF P)
(12) Not used
(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)