Binder KBF-S 240 User manual

Issue 08/2018 Art. No. 7001-0357
Operating Manual
Translation of the original operating manual
KBF-S / KBF-S-UL (E6)
Constant climate chambers with RD4 controller
Model Model version Art. No.
KBF-S 240 KBFS240-230V 9020-0366, 9120-0366
KBF-S 240-UL KBFS240UL-240V 9020-0367, 9120-0367
KBF-S 720 KBFS720-230V 9020-0368, 9120-0368
KBF-S 720-UL KBFS720UL-240V 9020-0369, 9120-0369
BINDER GmbH
Address: Post office box 102, 78502 Tuttlingen, Germany Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Internet: http://www.binder-world.com
E-mail: [e-mail] Service Hotline: [phone]
Service Fax: [phone] Service E-Mail: [e-mail]
Service Hotline USA: [phone] or [phone] x3
Service Hotline Asia Pacific: [phone] or [phone]
Service Hotline Russia and CIS: [phone]

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Content
1. SAFETY..................................................................................................................5
1.1 Legal considerations...........................................................................................................................5
1.2 Structure of the safety instructions......................................................................................................5
1.2.1 Signal word panel......................................................................................................................5
1.2.2 Safety alert symbol....................................................................................................................6
1.2.3 Pictograms.................................................................................................................................6
1.2.4 Word message panel structure.................................................................................................7
1.3 Localization / position of safety labels on the chamber......................................................................7
1.4 Type plate ...........................................................................................................................................8
1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chambers.............................................10
1.6 Intended use .....................................................................................................................................11
1.7 Operating instructions.......................................................................................................................12
1.8 Measures to prevent accidents.........................................................................................................12
1.9 Resistance of the humidity sensor against harmful substances.......................................................13
2. CHAMBER DESCRIPTION..................................................................................14
2.1 Chamber overview............................................................................................................................15
2.2 Rear chamber view...........................................................................................................................16
3. COMPLETENESS OF DELIVERY, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND
INSTALLATION....................................................................................................17
3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery................................................17
3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation ....................................................................................18
3.3 Storage..............................................................................................................................................18
3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions................................................................................19
4. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS................................................................21
4.1 Water supply.....................................................................................................................................21
4.1.1 Types of suitable water quality................................................................................................21
4.1.2 BINDER Pure Aqua Service (option) ......................................................................................21
4.1.3 Installation of freshwater supply..............................................................................................22
4.2 Condensate collection pan................................................................................................................25
4.2.1 KBF-S 115: Installation of the condensate collection pan.......................................................25
4.2.2 KBF-S 240, 720, 1020: Installation of the condensate collection pan ....................................26
4.3 Electrical connection.........................................................................................................................27
5. FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW OF THE RD4 CHAMBER CONTROLLER...............28
5.1 Menu structure of the controller and access levels ..........................................................................29
5.2 Performance during and after power failures....................................................................................30
6. START UP............................................................................................................30
7. TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY SET-POINT ENTRY.......................................31
7.1 Temperature set-point entry..............................................................................................................31
7.2 Humidity set-point entry ....................................................................................................................31
8. SPECIAL CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS – TURNING OFF THE HUMIDITY
SYSTEM...............................................................................................................32
9. PASSWORD.........................................................................................................33
9.1 Password request .............................................................................................................................33
9.2 Assign and modify a password.........................................................................................................34
9.2.1 Assign and modify the User password....................................................................................34
9.2.2 Assign and modify the Admin password.................................................................................34

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10. TEMPERATURE SAFETY DEVICES...................................................................35
10.1 Over temperature protective device (class 1)...................................................................................35
10.2 Overtemperature safety controller class 3.1.....................................................................................35
10.2.1 Setting the safety controller mode...........................................................................................36
10.2.2 Setting the safety controller value...........................................................................................36
10.2.3 Message and measures in the state of alarm.........................................................................37
10.2.4 Function check ........................................................................................................................37
11. GENERAL CONTROLLER SETTINGS................................................................38
11.1 Selecting the controller’s menu language.........................................................................................38
11.2 Selecting the temperature unit..........................................................................................................38
11.3 Setting the current date.....................................................................................................................39
11.4 Setting the current time.....................................................................................................................40
11.5 Function “Language selection at restart”..........................................................................................40
11.6 Setting the chamber address............................................................................................................41
11.7 Display brightness.............................................................................................................................41
12. TOLERANCE RANGE SETTINGS.......................................................................42
12.1 Setting the delay time for tolerance range alarm..............................................................................42
12.2 Setting the temperature tolerance range..........................................................................................42
12.3 Setting the humidity tolerance range ................................................................................................43
13. ALARM FUNCTIONS...........................................................................................44
13.1 Alarm messages ...............................................................................................................................44
13.2 Activating / deactivating the audible alarm (alarm buzzer)...............................................................45
14. ETHERNET NETWORK SETTINGS ....................................................................45
14.1 Showing the network settings...........................................................................................................45
14.1.1 Showing the chamber‘s MAC address....................................................................................45
14.1.2 Showing the IP address ..........................................................................................................46
14.1.3 Showing the subnet mask.......................................................................................................46
14.1.4 Showing the standard gateway...............................................................................................46
14.1.5 Showing the DNS server address...........................................................................................47
14.1.6 Showing the DNS chamber name...........................................................................................47
14.2 Changing the configuration of the network settings..........................................................................47
14.2.1 Selecting the type of IP address assignment (automatic / manual)........................................48
14.2.2 Selecting the type of assignment of the DNS server address (automatic / manual) ..............48
14.2.3 Assigning the IP address.........................................................................................................48
14.2.4 Setting the subnet mask..........................................................................................................49
14.2.5 Setting the standard gateway..................................................................................................50
14.2.6 Assigning the DNS server address.........................................................................................50
15. DATA RECORDER ..............................................................................................51
15.1 Recorded data...................................................................................................................................51
15.2 Storage capacity ...............................................................................................................................51
15.3 Setting the storage rate for the “DL1” recorder data.........................................................................52
15.4 Deleting the data recorder ................................................................................................................52
16. USB MENU: DATA TRANSFER VIA USB INTERFACE .....................................53
16.1 Connecting the USB stick.................................................................................................................53
16.2 Import function ..................................................................................................................................53
16.3 Export functions ................................................................................................................................54
16.4 Ongoing data transfer.......................................................................................................................54
16.5 Error during data transmission..........................................................................................................55
16.6 Removing the USB stick...................................................................................................................55
17. SELF-TEST FUNCTION.......................................................................................55
17.1 Activating the self-test function .........................................................................................................55

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17.2 Deactivating the self-test mode.........................................................................................................56
18. HUMIDIFICATION / DEHUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM...........................................57
18.1 Function of the humidifying and dehumidifying system....................................................................58
19. DEFROSTING AT REFRIGERATING OPERATION............................................59
20. OPTIONS..............................................................................................................60
20.1 Communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option)............................................60
20.2 Data logger kits (option)....................................................................................................................60
20.3 Water protected internal socket (option)...........................................................................................60
21. MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND SERVICE ....................................................61
21.1 Maintenance intervals, service..........................................................................................................61
21.2 Service Reminder..............................................................................................................................62
21.3 Cleaning and decontamination .........................................................................................................62
21.3.1 Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................62
21.3.2 Decontamination .....................................................................................................................64
21.4 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH.................................................................................65
22. DISPOSAL............................................................................................................65
22.1 Disposal of the transport packing .....................................................................................................65
22.2 Decommissioning..............................................................................................................................66
22.3 Disposal of the chamber in the Federal Republic of Germany.........................................................66
22.4 Disposal of the chamber in the member states of the EU except for the Federal Republic of
Germany ...........................................................................................................................................67
22.5 Disposal of the chamber in non-member states of the EU...............................................................68
23. TROUBLESHOOTING .........................................................................................69
24. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION................................................................................70
24.1 Factory calibration and adjustment...................................................................................................70
24.2 Over current protection.....................................................................................................................70
24.3 Definition of usable volume...............................................................................................................71
24.4 KBF-S technical data ........................................................................................................................71
24.5 Equipment and options (extract).......................................................................................................73
24.6 Accessories and spare parts (extract)..............................................................................................74
24.7 Dimensions .......................................................................................................................................75
25. CERTIFICATES AND DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY...............................77
25.1 EU Declaration of Conformity ...........................................................................................................77
25.2 Certificate for the GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung e.V.“
(German Social Accident Insurance) DGUV.....................................................................................80
26. PRODUCT REGISTRATION................................................................................82
27. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE ...............................................83
27.1 For chambers located outside USA and Canada.............................................................................83
27.2 For chambers located in USA and Canada......................................................................................86

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Dear customer,
For the correct operation of the chambers, 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 instruc-
tions may result in personal injury. It can also lead to damage to the chamber and/or poor equipment
performance.
1. Safety
This operating manual is part of the components of delivery. Always keep it handy for reference. The
device should only be operated by laboratory personnel especially trained for this purpose and familiar
with all precautionary measures required for working in a laboratory. Observe the national regulations on
minimum age of laboratory personnel. To avoid injuries and damage observe the safety instructions of
the operating manual.
WARNING
Failure to observe the safety instructions.
Serious injuries and chamber damage.
Observe the safety instructions in this operating manual.
Carefully read the complete operating instructions of the chambers.
1.1 Legal considerations
This operating manual is for informational purposes only. It contains information for installing, start-up,
operation and maintenance of the product. Note: the contents and the product described are subject to
change without notice.
Understanding and observing the instructions in this operating manual are prerequisites for hazard-free
use and safety during operation and maintenance. In no event shall BINDER be held liable for any dam-
ages, direct or incidental arising out of or related to the use of this manual.
This operating manual cannot cover all conceivable applications. If you would like additional information,
or if special problems arise that are not sufficiently addressed in this manual, please ask your dealer or
contact us directly by phone at the number located on page one of this manual
Furthermore, we emphasize that the contents of this operating manual are not part of an earlier or exist-
ing agreement, description, or legal relationship, nor do they modify such a relationship. All obligations on
the part of BINDER derive from the respective purchase contract, which also contains the entire and ex-
clusively valid statement of warranty administration. The statements in this manual neither augment nor
restrict the contractual warranty provisions.
1.2 Structure of the safety instructions
In this operating manual, the following safety definitions and symbols indicate dangerous situations fol-
lowing the harmonization of ISO 3864-2 and ANSI Z535.6.
1.2.1 Signal word panel
Depending on the probability of serious consequences, potential dangers are identified with a signal
word, the corresponding safety color, and if appropriate, the safety alert symbol.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious (irreversi-
ble) injury.

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WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious (irre-
versible) 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
Danger of frost
Risk of corrosion and /
or chemical burns
Harmful substances
Biohazard
Pollution Hazard
Mandatory action signs
Mandatory regulation Read operating
instructions
Disconnect the power
plug
Lift with several persons
Lift with mechanical
assistance
Environment protection
Wear protective gloves
Wear safety goggles

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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 chamber
The following labels are located on the chamber:
Pictograms (warning signs)
Risk of injury (on outer door, only KBF-S-UL).
Observe the safety instructions in the operating manual.
Hot surface (on chamber door)
Observe the prescribed freshwater quality
(on the freshwater can)
Burning and scalding hazard (chamber rear)
Service label

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Figure 1: Position of labels on the chamber front
(KBF-S-UL) Figure 2: Position of label on the chamber 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
The type plate sticks to the left side of the chamber, bottom right-hand.
Figure 3: Type plate (example KBF-S 240 regular chamber 9020-0366)
Nominal temp.
IP protection
Safety device
Class
Art. No.
Project No.
Built
70 °C
158 °F
20
DIN 12880
3.1
9
020-0366
2018
1
,40 kW / 8,5 A
200
-230 V / 50 Hz
20
0-230 V / 60 Hz
1 N ~
Max. operating pressure 15 bar
R 134A – 0,27 kg
Contains fluorinated
greenhouse gases covered
by the Kyoto Protocol
CONSTANT
CLIMATE CHAMBER
BINDER GmbH
Im Mittleren Ösch 5
78532 Tuttlingen / Germany
www.binder-world.com
KBF-S
240
E6
Serial No. 00000000000000
Made in Germany

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Figure 4: Type plate (example KBF-S 240 optional chamber 9120-0366)
Indications of the type plate (example)
Information
BINDER
Manufacturer: BINDER GmbH
KBF-S 240
Model designation
Constant climate chamber
Device name
Serial No.
00000000000000
Serial no. of the chamber
Built
2018
Year of construction
Nominal temperature
70 °C / 158 °F
Nominal temperature
IP protection
20
IP type of protection acc. to standard EN 60529
Temp. safety device DIN 12880
Temperature safety device acc. to standard DIN
12880:2007
Class
3.1
Class of temperature safety device
Art. No.
9020-0366
Art. no. of the chamber
Project No.
---
Optional: Special application acc. to project no.
1,40 kW
Nominal power
8,5 A
Nominal current
200-230 V / 50 Hz
Nominal voltage range +/-10%
at the indicated power frequency
200-230 V / 60 Hz
1 N ~
Current type
Max. operating pressure 15 bar
Max operating pressure in the refrigerating system
(15 bar / 218 PSI)
R 134A - 0,27 kg
Refrigerant type and filling weight
With option internal socket:
Nominal power: 0,90 kW
With option internal socket: increased total nominal
power
Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol
Symbol on the type plate
Information
CE conformity marking
Electrical and electronic equipment manufactured / placed on the market
in the EU after 13 August 2005 and be disposed of in separate collection
according to Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE).
GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung
e.V. (DGUV), Prüf- und Zertifizierungsstelle Nahrungsmittel und
Verpackung im DGUV Test“ (German Social Accident Insurance
(DGUV), Testing and Certification Body for Foodstuffs and Packaging
Industry in DGUV Test).
Not valid for UL chambers.
Nominal temp.
IP protection
Safety device
Class
Art. No.
Project No.
Built
70 °C
158 °F
20
DIN 12880
3.1
9
120-0366
2018
1
,40 kW / 8,5 A
200
-230 V / 50 Hz
20
0-230 V / 60 Hz
1 N ~
Max. operating pressure 15 bar
R 134A – 0,27 kg
Contains fluorinated
greenhouse gases covered
by the Kyoto Protocol
With option internal socket:
Nominal power: 1,90 kW
CONSTANT CLIMATE CHAMBER
BINDER GmbH
Im Mittleren Ösch 5
78532 Tuttlingen / Germany
www.binder-world.com
KBF-S
240
E6
Serial No. 00000000000000
Made in Germany

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1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chambers
With regard to operating the chambers and to the installation location, please observe the DGUV guide-
lines 213-850 on safe working in laboratories (formerly BGI/GUV-I 850-0, BGR/GUV-R 120 or ZH 1/119,
issued by the employers’ liability insurance association) (for Germany.
BINDER GmbH is only responsible for the safety features of the chamber provided skilled electricians or
qualified personnel authorized by BINDER perform all maintenance and repair, and if components relat-
ing to chamber safety are replaced in the event of failure with original spare parts.
To operate the chamber, use only original BINDER accessories or accessories from third-party suppliers
authorized by BINDER. The user is responsible for any risk caused by using unauthorized accessories.
CAUTION
Danger of overheating.
Damage to the chamber.
∅Do NOT install the chamber in unventilated recesses.
Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.
Do not operate the chambers in hazardous locations.
DANGER
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
∅Do NOT operate the chamber in potentially explosive areas.
∅KEEP explosive dust or air-solvent mixtures AWAY from the chamber.
The chambers do not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.
DANGER
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
∅Do NOT introduce any substance into the chamber which is combustible or
explosive at
working temperature.
∅NO explosive dust or air-solvent mixture in the inner chamber.
Any solvent contained in the charging material must not be explosive or inflammable. I.e., irrespective of
the solvent concentration in the steam room, NO explosive mixture with air must form. The temperature
inside the chamber must lie below the flash point or below the sublimation point of the charging material.
Familiarize yourself with the physical and chemical properties of the charging material, as well as the
contained moisture constituent and its behavior with the addition of heat energy and humidity.
Familiarize yourself with any potential health risks caused by the charging material, the contained mois-
ture constituent or by reaction products that may arise during the temperature process. Take adequate
measures to exclude such risks prior to putting the chamber into operation.
DANGER
Electrical hazard.
Danger of death.
∅The chamber must NOT become wet during operation or maintenance.