Binder MK Series User manual

Issue 03/2019 Art. no. 7001-0364
Operating Manual
Translation of the original operating manual
MK (E5)
Alternating climate chambers with program control
Model
Model version
Art. No.
MK 56 MK056-230V 9020-0374, 9120-0374
MK056-240V 9020-0388, 9120-0388
MK 115 MK115-400V 9020-0375, 9120-0375
MK115-400V-C 9020-0303 (with voltage and frequency changer)
MK 240 MK240-400V 9020-0376, 9120-0376
MK240-400V-C 9020-0355 (with voltage and frequency changer)
MK 720 MK720-400V 9020-0377, 9120-0377
MK720-400V-C 9020-0356 (with voltage and frequency changer)
MKT (E5)
Alternating climate chambers with deep temperature
and program control
Model
Model version
Art. No.
MKT 115 MKT115-400V 9020-0385, 9120-0385
MKT115-400V-C 9020-0363 (with voltage and frequency changer)
MKT 240 MKT240-400V 9020-0386, 9120-0386
MKT240-400V-C 9020-0364 (with voltage and frequency changer)
MKT 720 MKT720-400V 9020-0387, 9120-0387
MKT720-400V-C 9020-0365 (with voltage and frequency changer)
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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Contents
1. SAFETY..................................................................................................................6
1.1 Legal considerations ...........................................................................................................................6
1.2 Structure of the safety instructions......................................................................................................6
1.2.1 Signal word panel......................................................................................................................6
1.2.2 Safety alert symbol....................................................................................................................7
1.2.3 Pictograms................................................................................................................................7
1.2.4 Word message panel structure.................................................................................................8
1.3 Localization / position of safety labels on the chamber.......................................................................8
1.4 Type plate............................................................................................................................................9
1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chamber................................................10
1.6 Intended use......................................................................................................................................12
1.7 Operating instructions .......................................................................................................................13
1.8 Measures to prevent accidents .........................................................................................................13
2. CHAMBER DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................14
2.1 Chamber overview ............................................................................................................................15
2.2 Instrument panel................................................................................................................................15
2.3 Lateral control panel..........................................................................................................................16
2.4 Main power switch (MK 56)...............................................................................................................17
2.5 Rear power switch (MK / MKT 115, 240, 720) ..................................................................................17
2.6 Rear chamber view ...........................................................................................................................18
3. COMPLETENESS OF DELIVERY, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND
INSTALLATION....................................................................................................20
3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery.................................................20
3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation.....................................................................................21
3.3 Storage..............................................................................................................................................21
3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions.................................................................................21
4. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS................................................................23
4.1 Connection of cooling water outlet for water cooling (option for MK 56)...........................................23
4.2 Connection of cooling water inlet for water cooling (option for MK 56).............................................23
4.3 Installation of the voltage and frequency changer (chambers with voltage and frequency changer)24
4.4 Electrical connection .........................................................................................................................26
4.4.1 Information on connecting the alternating climate chamber...................................................26
4.4.2 Connecting the voltage and frequency changer (for chambers equipped with a voltage and
frequency changer).................................................................................................................27
5. FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW OF THE MB2 CHAMBER CONTROLLER...............28
5.1 Operating functions in normal display...............................................................................................29
5.2 Display views: Normal display, program display, chart-recorder display...........................................30
5.3 Controller icons overview ..................................................................................................................31
5.4 Operating modes...............................................................................................................................33
5.5 Controller menu structure..................................................................................................................34
5.5.1 Main menu ..............................................................................................................................35
5.5.2 “Settings” submenu.................................................................................................................36
5.5.3 “Service” submenu..................................................................................................................36
5.6 Principle of controller entries.............................................................................................................37
5.7 Performance during and after power failures....................................................................................37
5.8 Performance when opening the door................................................................................................38
6. START UP............................................................................................................38
6.1 Turning on the chamber....................................................................................................................38
6.2 Controller settings upon start up .......................................................................................................39

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7. SET-POINT ENTRY IN “FIXED VALUE” OPERATING MODE...........................40
7.1 Set-point entry through the “Setpoints” menu ...................................................................................40
7.2 Direct setpoint entry via Normal display............................................................................................41
7.3 Special controller functions via operation lines .................................................................................41
8. TIMER PROGRAM: STOPWATCH FUNCTION...................................................43
8.1 Starting a timer program ...................................................................................................................43
8.1.1 Performance during program delay time ................................................................................43
8.2 Stopping a running timer program.....................................................................................................44
8.2.1 Pausing a running timer program............................................................................................44
8.2.2 Cancelling a running timer program........................................................................................44
8.3 Performance after the end of the program........................................................................................44
9. TIME PROGRAMS ...............................................................................................45
9.1 Starting an existing time program .....................................................................................................45
9.1.1 Performance during program delay time ................................................................................46
9.2 Stopping a running time program......................................................................................................46
9.2.1 Pausing a running time program.............................................................................................46
9.2.2 Cancelling a running time program.........................................................................................46
9.3 Performance after the end of the program........................................................................................46
9.4 Creating a new time program............................................................................................................47
9.5 Program editor: program management.............................................................................................47
9.5.1 Deleting a time program..........................................................................................................48
9.6 Section editor: section management.................................................................................................49
9.6.1 Add a new program section ....................................................................................................50
9.6.2 Copy and insert or replace a program section........................................................................50
9.6.3 Deleting a program section.....................................................................................................51
9.7 Value entry for a program section.....................................................................................................52
9.7.1 Section duration......................................................................................................................52
9.7.2 Set-point ramp and set-point step...........................................................................................53
9.7.3 Special controller functions via operation lines.......................................................................54
9.7.4 Setpoint entry..........................................................................................................................55
9.7.5 Tolerance range......................................................................................................................56
9.7.6 Repeating one or several sections within a time program......................................................57
9.7.7 Saving the time program.........................................................................................................57
10. WEEK PROGRAMS.............................................................................................58
10.1 Starting an existing week program....................................................................................................58
10.2 Cancelling a running week program..................................................................................................58
10.3 Creating a new week program ..........................................................................................................59
10.4 Program editor: program management.............................................................................................60
10.4.1 Deleting a week program........................................................................................................61
10.5 Section editor: section management.................................................................................................62
10.5.1 Add a new program section ....................................................................................................63
10.5.2 Copy and insert or replace a program section........................................................................63
10.5.3 Deleting a program section.....................................................................................................64
10.6 Value entry for a program section.....................................................................................................64
10.6.1 Set-point ramp and set-point step modes...............................................................................64
10.6.2 Weekday.................................................................................................................................65
10.6.3 Start time.................................................................................................................................65
10.6.4 Setpoint entry..........................................................................................................................66
10.6.5 Special controller functions via operation lines.......................................................................66
11. NOTIFICATION AND ALARM FUNCTIONS ........................................................67
11.1 Notification and alarm messages overview.......................................................................................67
11.1.1 Notifications ............................................................................................................................67
11.1.2 Alarm messages.....................................................................................................................68

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11.2 State of alarm....................................................................................................................................68
11.3 Resetting an alarm, list of active alarms ...........................................................................................69
11.4 Activating / deactivating the audible alarm (alarm buzzer)................................................................69
12. TEMPERATURE SAFETY DEVICES...................................................................70
12.1 Over temperature protective device (class 1) ...................................................................................70
12.2 Overtemperature safety controller class 2 ........................................................................................70
12.2.1 Safety controller modes ..........................................................................................................70
12.2.2 Setting the safety controller.....................................................................................................71
12.2.3 Message and measures in the state of alarm.........................................................................72
12.2.4 Function check........................................................................................................................72
12.3 Over/under temperature safety device class 2 (option) ....................................................................73
13. USER MANAGEMENT.........................................................................................74
13.1 Authorization levels and password protection...................................................................................74
13.2 Log in.................................................................................................................................................77
13.3 Log out ..............................................................................................................................................78
13.4 User change......................................................................................................................................78
13.5 Password assignment and password change...................................................................................79
13.5.1 Password change ...................................................................................................................79
13.5.2 Deleting the password for an individual authorization level ....................................................81
13.5.3 New password assignment for “Service” or “Admin” authorization level when the password
function was deactivated.........................................................................................................82
13.6 Activation code..................................................................................................................................83
14. GENERAL CONTROLLER SETTINGS................................................................84
14.1 Selecting the controller’s menu language .........................................................................................84
14.2 Setting date and time ........................................................................................................................84
14.3 Selecting the temperature unit ..........................................................................................................86
14.4 Display configuration.........................................................................................................................86
14.4.1 Adapting the display parameters.............................................................................................86
14.4.2 Touchscreen calibration..........................................................................................................87
14.5 Network and communication.............................................................................................................88
14.5.1 Serial interfaces ......................................................................................................................88
14.5.2 Ethernet...................................................................................................................................89
14.5.2.1 Configuration ...................................................................................................................89
14.5.2.2 Display of MAC address..................................................................................................90
14.5.3 Web server .............................................................................................................................90
14.5.4 E-Mail......................................................................................................................................91
14.6 USB menu: Data transfer via USB interface.....................................................................................92
14.7 Turning off the interior lighting automatically.....................................................................................93
15. GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................................................................93
15.1 Service contact page.........................................................................................................................93
15.2 Current operating parameters...........................................................................................................94
15.3 Event list............................................................................................................................................95
15.4 Technical chamber information.........................................................................................................95
15.5 Self-test function (MK 56)..................................................................................................................96
16. CHART RECORDER DISPLAY............................................................................98
16.1 Views.................................................................................................................................................98
16.1.1 Show and hide legend.............................................................................................................98
16.1.2 Switch between legend pages ................................................................................................98
16.1.3 Show and hide specific indications .........................................................................................99
16.1.4 History display.........................................................................................................................99
16.2 Setting the parameters....................................................................................................................102
17. NOTES ON REFRIGERATING OPERATION ....................................................103

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18. ANTI-CONDENSATION PROTECTION VIA OPERATION LINE.......................104
19. ZERO-VOLTAGE SWITCHING OUTPUTS VIA OPERATION LINES ...............105
20. OPTIONS............................................................................................................106
20.1 APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software (option)......................................................................106
20.2 RS485 interface (option) .................................................................................................................106
20.3 Data logger kit (option)....................................................................................................................106
20.4 Analog outputs for temperature (option) .........................................................................................106
20.5 Compressed air connection (option) ...............................................................................................107
20.6 Compressed air dryer (option).........................................................................................................107
20.7 Water cooling (option).....................................................................................................................109
20.8 Object temperature display with flexible Pt 100 temperature sensor (option).................................109
21. MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND SERVICE...................................................110
21.1 Maintenance intervals, service........................................................................................................110
21.2 Cleaning and decontamination........................................................................................................111
21.2.1 Cleaning................................................................................................................................111
21.2.2 Decontamination...................................................................................................................113
21.3 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH ...............................................................................114
22. DISPOSAL..........................................................................................................114
22.1 Disposal of the transport packing....................................................................................................114
22.2 Decommissioning............................................................................................................................115
22.3 Disposal of the chamber in the Federal Republic of Germany........................................................115
22.4 Disposal of the chamber in the member states of the EU except for the Federal Republic of
Germany..........................................................................................................................................116
22.5 Disposal of the chamber in non-member states of the EU .............................................................117
23. TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................118
24. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION..............................................................................121
24.1 Factory calibration and adjustment .................................................................................................121
24.2 Over-current protection ...................................................................................................................121
24.3 Definition of usable volume.............................................................................................................121
24.4 MK (E4) technical data....................................................................................................................122
24.5 MKT (E4) technical data..................................................................................................................124
24.6 Equipment and options (extract) .....................................................................................................126
24.7 Accessories and spare parts (extract).............................................................................................127
24.8 MK heating-up and cooling-down graphs........................................................................................128
24.9 MKT heating-up and cooling-down graphs......................................................................................132
24.10 MK heat compensation....................................................................................................................135
24.11 MKT heat compensation.................................................................................................................136
24.12 Dimensions......................................................................................................................................138
25. CERTIFICATES AND DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY .............................143
25.1 EU Declaration of Conformity for MK..............................................................................................143
25.2 EU Declaration of Conformity for MKT............................................................................................146
25.3 Certificate for the GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung e.V.“
(German Social Accident Insurance) DGUV...................................................................................149
26. PRODUCT REGISTRATION ..............................................................................151
26.1 Registering a BINDER chamber .....................................................................................................151
26.2 Multi Management Software APT-COM™ 4 BASIC-Edition ...........................................................152
27. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE..............................................153
27.1 For chambers located outside the USA and Canada......................................................................153
27.2 For chambers located in the USA and Canada...............................................................................156

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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 per-
formance.
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. Observe the national regulations on mini-
mum 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 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
(reversible) injury
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the product
and/or its functions or of a property in its proximity.
1.2.2 Safety alert symbol
Use of the safety alert symbol indicates 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 Pollution Hazard Harmful substances Risk of corrosion and /
or chemical burns
Biohazard
Danger of frost
Mandatory action signs
Mandatory regulation
Read operating
instructions
Disconnect the power
plug
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)
Hot surface (on chamber door)
Cold surface (on chamber door)
Electrical hazard
(chamber with voltage and fre-
quency changer: on the voltage
and frequency changer)
Service label
Figure 1: Position of labels on the chamber
Keep safety labels complete and legible.
Replace safety labels that are no longer legible. Contact BINDER service for these replacements.

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1.4 Type plate
The type plate sticks to the left side of the chamber, bottom right-hand, above the refrigerating module.
Figure 2: Type plate (example of MKT 240 regular chamber)
Indications of the type plate (example)
Information
BINDER
Manufacturer: BINDER GmbH
MKT 240
Model
Alternating climate chamber
Device name
Serial No.
00000000000000
Serial no. of the chamber
Built
2018
Year of construction
Nominal temperature 180 °C
356 °F
Nominal temperature
IP protection
20
IP type of protection acc. to EN 60529
Temp. safety device
DIN 12880
Temperature safety device acc. to standard DIN 12880
Class
2.0
Class of temperature safety device
Art. No.
9020-0230
Art. no. of the chamber
Project No.
---
Optional: Special application acc. to project no.
6,50 kW
Nominal power
400 V / 50 Hz
Nominal voltage
±
10% at the indicated power frequency
3 N ~
Current type
11,3 A
Nominal current
Max operating pressure 29 bar
Max operating pressure in the refrigerating system
Stage 1: R 452A – 2,20 kg
Cooling 1st stage: Refrigerant type, filling weight
Stage 2: R 23 – 0,38 kg
Cooling 2nd stage: Refrigerant type, filling weight
Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases
covered by the Kyoto Protocol
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 to be disposed of in
separate collection according to Directive 2012/19/EU on waste
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
Nominal temp.
180 °C
6,50 kW / 11,3 A
Max. operating pressure 29 bar
356 °F
400 V / 50 Hz
Stage 1: R 452 A – 2,20 kg
IP protection
20
Stage 2: R 23 - 0,38 kg
Safety device
DIN 12880
3 N ~
Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases
Class
2.0
covered by the Kyoto Protocol
Art. No.
9020-0230
Project No.
Built
2018
Alternating climate chamber
BINDER GmbH
Im Mittleren Ösch 5
78532 Tuttlingen / Germany
www.binder-world.com
MKT 240
E5
Serial No. 00000000000000
Made in Germany

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Symbol on the type plate
Information
GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversi-
cherung e.V. (DGUV), Prüf- und Zertifizierungsstelle Nahrungsmittel
und Verpackung im DGUV Test“ (German Social Accident Insur-
ance (DGUV), Testing and Certification Body for Foodstuffs and
Packaging Industry in DGUV Test). (Not valid for MKF056-240V)
The chamber is certified according to Customs Union Technical
Regulation (CU TR) for the Eurasian Economic Union (Russia, Bel-
arus, Armenia, Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan).
1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chamber
With regard to operating the chamber and to the installation location, please observe the DGUV guidelines
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 relating
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 chamber 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 chamber does not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.
DANGER
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
∅Do NOT introduce any substance into the alternating climate chamber which is combus-
tible or explosive at working temperature.
∅NO explosive dust or air-solvent mixture in the inner chamber.