Binder MKF 56 User manual

Issue 08/2016 Art. No. 7001-0322
Operating Manual
Translation of the original operating manual
MKF (E4)
Alternating climate chambers with program control
Model Model version Art. No.
MKF 56 MKF056-230V 9020-0317
MKF056-240V 9020-0396
BINDER GmbH
Address: Post office box 102, 78502 Tuttlingen, Germany Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Internet: http://www.binder-world.com
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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 .........................................................................................................................................10
1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chamber...............................................11
1.6 Intended use .....................................................................................................................................13
1.7 Operating instructions.......................................................................................................................13
1.8 Measures to prevent accidents.........................................................................................................14
1.9 Resistance of the humidity sensor against harmful substances.......................................................15
2. CHAMBER DESCRIPTION..................................................................................16
2.1 Chamber overview............................................................................................................................17
2.2 Instrument panel ...............................................................................................................................17
2.3 Lateral control panel..........................................................................................................................18
2.4 Rear chamber view ...........................................................................................................................19
2.5 Main power switch.............................................................................................................................20
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..............................................................................................................................................22
3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions................................................................................23
4. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ...............................................................24
4.1 Wastewater connection for humidifying system................................................................................24
4.2 Freshwater supply for humidifying system........................................................................................24
4.2.1 Automatic fresh water supply for humidifying system via water pipe.....................................25
4.2.2 Manual fresh water supply via external freshwater can (option)............................................25
4.3 Connection of cooling water outlet for water cooling (option)...........................................................25
4.4 Connection of cooling water inlet for water cooling (option).............................................................26
4.5 Connection kit for connecting the chamber’s freshwater connection to a water pipe.......................26
4.6 Safety kit: Hose burst protection device with reflux protection device for the chamber’s freshwater
connection (available via BINDER INDIVIDUAL customized solutions)...........................................27
4.7 Electrical connection.........................................................................................................................29
5. FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW OF THE MB2 CHAMBER CONTROLLER...............30
5.1 Operating functions in normal display...............................................................................................31
5.2 Display views: Normal display, program display, chart-recorder display..........................................32
5.3 Controller icons overview..................................................................................................................33
5.4 Operating modes...............................................................................................................................35
5.5 Controller menu structure..................................................................................................................36
5.5.1 Main menu..............................................................................................................................37
5.5.2 “Settings” submenu.................................................................................................................38
5.5.3 “Service” submenu..................................................................................................................38
5.6 Principle of controller entries.............................................................................................................39
5.7 Performance during and after power failures....................................................................................39
5.8 Performance when opening the door................................................................................................40

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6. START UP............................................................................................................40
6.1 Turning on the chamber....................................................................................................................40
6.2 Controller settings upon start up.......................................................................................................41
6.3 Turning on/off humidity control..........................................................................................................42
7. SET-POINT ENTRY IN “FIXED VALUE” OPERATING MODE...........................42
7.1 Set-point entry for temperature, humidity, and fan speed through the “Setpoints” menu.................43
7.2 Direct setpoint entry for temperature and humidity via Normal display............................................44
7.3 Special controller functions via operation lines.................................................................................44
8. TIMER PROGRAM: STOPWATCH FUNCTION ..................................................45
8.1 Starting a timer program ...................................................................................................................45
8.1.1 Performance during program delay time ................................................................................45
8.2 Stopping a running timer program ....................................................................................................46
8.2.1 Pausing a running timer program ...........................................................................................46
8.2.2 Cancelling a running timer program........................................................................................46
8.3 Performance after the end of the program........................................................................................46
9. TIME PROGRAMS...............................................................................................47
9.1 Starting an existing time program.....................................................................................................47
9.1.1 Performance during program delay time ................................................................................48
9.2 Stopping a running time program......................................................................................................48
9.2.1 Pausing a running time program.............................................................................................48
9.2.2 Cancelling a running time program.........................................................................................48
9.3 Performance after the end of the program........................................................................................48
9.4 Creating a new time program............................................................................................................49
9.5 Program editor: program management.............................................................................................49
9.5.1 Deleting a time program .........................................................................................................50
9.6 Section editor: section management.................................................................................................51
9.6.1 Add a new program section....................................................................................................52
9.6.2 Copy and insert or replace a program section........................................................................52
9.6.3 Deleting a program section.....................................................................................................53
9.7 Value entry for a program section.....................................................................................................54
9.7.1 Section duration......................................................................................................................54
9.7.2 Set-point ramp and set-point step...........................................................................................55
9.7.3 Special controller functions via operation lines.......................................................................56
9.7.4 Setpoint entry..........................................................................................................................57
9.7.5 Tolerance range......................................................................................................................58
9.7.6 Repeating one or several sections within a time program......................................................59
9.7.7 Saving the time program.........................................................................................................59
10. WEEK PROGRAMS.............................................................................................60
10.1 Starting an existing week program....................................................................................................60
10.2 Cancelling a running week program .................................................................................................60
10.3 Creating a new week program..........................................................................................................61
10.4 Program editor: program management.............................................................................................62
10.4.1 Deleting a week program........................................................................................................63
10.5 Section editor: section management.................................................................................................64
10.5.1 Add a new program section....................................................................................................65
10.5.2 Copy and insert or replace a program section........................................................................65
10.5.3 Deleting a program section.....................................................................................................66
10.6 Value entry for a program section.....................................................................................................66
10.6.1 Set-point ramp and set-point step modes...............................................................................66
10.6.2 Weekday.................................................................................................................................67
10.6.3 Start time.................................................................................................................................67
10.6.4 Setpoint entry..........................................................................................................................68
10.6.5 Special controller functions via operation lines.......................................................................68

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11. NOTIFICATION AND ALARM FUNCTIONS........................................................69
11.1 Notification and alarm messages overview.......................................................................................69
11.1.1 Notifications ............................................................................................................................69
11.1.2 Alarm messages.....................................................................................................................70
11.1.3 Messages concerning the humidity system............................................................................70
11.2 State of alarm....................................................................................................................................71
11.3 Resetting an alarm, list of active alarms...........................................................................................71
11.4 Activating / deactivating the audible alarm (alarm buzzer)...............................................................72
12. TEMPERATURE SAFETY DEVICES...................................................................72
12.1 Over temperature protective device (class 1)...................................................................................72
12.2 Safety controller (over temperature safety device class 2)...............................................................72
12.2.1 Safety controller modes..........................................................................................................73
12.2.2 Setting the safety controller....................................................................................................73
12.2.3 Message and measures in the state of alarm.........................................................................74
12.2.4 Function check........................................................................................................................74
12.3 Over/under temperature safety device class 2 (option)....................................................................75
13. USER MANAGEMENT.........................................................................................76
13.1 Authorization levels and password protection...................................................................................76
13.2 Log in.................................................................................................................................................79
13.3 Log out ..............................................................................................................................................80
13.4 User change......................................................................................................................................80
13.5 Password assignment and password change ..................................................................................81
13.5.1 Password change ...................................................................................................................81
13.5.2 Deleting the password for an individual authorization level....................................................83
13.5.3 New password assignment for “service” or “admin” authorization level when the password
function was deactivated ........................................................................................................84
13.6 Activation code..................................................................................................................................85
14. GENERAL CONTROLLER SETTINGS................................................................86
14.1 Selecting the controller’s menu language.........................................................................................86
14.2 Selecting the temperature unit..........................................................................................................86
14.3 Setting date and time........................................................................................................................87
14.4 Display configuration.........................................................................................................................88
14.4.1 Adapting the display parameters............................................................................................88
14.4.2 Touchscreen calibration..........................................................................................................89
14.5 Network and communication.............................................................................................................90
14.5.1 Serial interfaces......................................................................................................................90
14.5.2 Ethernet ..................................................................................................................................91
14.5.3 Web server..............................................................................................................................92
14.5.4 E-Mail......................................................................................................................................93
14.6 Data import / export via USB medium...............................................................................................94
14.7 Turning off the interior lighting automatically ....................................................................................95
15. GENERAL INFORMATION..................................................................................95
15.1 Service contact page.........................................................................................................................95
15.2 Current operating parameters...........................................................................................................96
15.3 Event list............................................................................................................................................97
15.4 Technical chamber information.........................................................................................................97
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

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17. HUMIDIFICATION / DEHUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM.........................................103
17.1 Function of the humidifying and dehumidifying system..................................................................104
17.1.1 Freshwater............................................................................................................................105
17.1.2 Wastewater...........................................................................................................................105
18. DEFROSTING AT REFRIGERATING OPERATION..........................................106
19. ANTI-CONDENSATION PROTECTION VIA OPERATION LINE.......................107
20. ZERO-VOLTAGE SWITCHING OUTPUTS VIA OPERATION LINES ...............108
21. OPTIONS............................................................................................................109
21.1 Communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option)...........................................109
21.2 RS485 interface (option).................................................................................................................109
21.3 Data logger kits...............................................................................................................................109
21.4 Analog outputs for temperature and humidity (option)....................................................................110
21.5 Water cooling (option).....................................................................................................................110
21.6 Object temperature display with flexible Pt 100 temperature sensor (option)................................111
21.7 External freshwater and wastewater cans (option).........................................................................111
21.7.1 Mounting the freshwater can ................................................................................................112
21.7.2 Mounting the wastewater can...............................................................................................113
21.7.3 Mounting with wastewater recycling.....................................................................................113
21.8 BINDER Pure Aqua Service (option)..............................................................................................114
22. MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND SERVICE ..................................................115
22.1 Maintenance intervals, service........................................................................................................115
22.2 Cleaning and decontamination .......................................................................................................116
22.2.1 Cleaning................................................................................................................................116
22.2.2 Decontamination...................................................................................................................117
22.3 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH...............................................................................118
23. DISPOSAL .........................................................................................................119
23.1 Disposal of the transport packing....................................................................................................119
23.2 Decommissioning............................................................................................................................119
23.3 Disposal of the chamber in the Federal Republic of Germany.......................................................119
23.4 Disposal of the chamber in the member states of the EU except for the Federal Republic of
Germany..........................................................................................................................................121
23.5 Disposal of the chamber in non-member states of the EU.............................................................122
24. TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................122
25. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION..............................................................................125
25.1 Factory calibration and adjustment.................................................................................................125
25.2 Over current protection ...................................................................................................................125
25.3 Definition of usable volume.............................................................................................................126
25.4 MKF 56 (E4) technical data ............................................................................................................126
25.5 Equipment and options (extract).....................................................................................................128
25.6 Accessories and spare parts (extract) ............................................................................................129
25.7 Dimensions MK 56..........................................................................................................................130
26. CERTIFICATES AND DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY.............................131
26.1 EU Declaration of Conformity..........................................................................................................131
27. PRODUCT REGISTRATION..............................................................................134
28. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE .............................................135
28.1 For chambers located outside the USA and Canada .....................................................................135
28.2 For chambers located in the USA and Canada..............................................................................138

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Dear customer,
For the correct operation of the chamber, 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 chamber.
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
(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
High humidity
Scalding hazard
Pollution hzard
Harmful substances
Biohazard
Danger of frost
Risk of corrosion and /
or chemical burns
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 outer chamber door)
Burning and scalding hazard
(on chamber rear)
Service label

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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 and hu-
midity module.
Figure 2: Type plate (example of MKF 56 regular unit 230 V)
Indications of the type plate (example)
Information
BINDER
Manufacturer: BINDER GmbH
MKF 56
Model designation
Alternating climate chamber
Device name
Serial No.
00-00000
Serial no. of the chamber
Built
2017
Year of construction
Nominal temperature
180 °C
356°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
Class
2.0
Class of temperature safety device
Art. No.
9020-0286
Art. no. of the chamber
Project No.
---
Optional: Special application acc. to project no.
3,50 kW
Nominal power
15,0 A
Nominal current
230 V / 50 Hz
Nominal voltage +/- 10% at the indicated power frequency
1 N ~
Current type
Max operating pressure 29 bar
Max operating pressure in the refrigerating system
R 404A – 1,50 kg
Cooling 1st stage: Refrigerant type, filling weight
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 dis-
posed of in separate collection according to the Directive
2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE).
Nominal temp.
180 °C
3,50 kW / 15,0 A
Max. operating pressure 29 bar
356 °F
230 V / 50 Hz
R 404 A – 1,50 kg
IP protection
20
Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases
Safety device
DIN 12880
1 N ~
covered by the Kyoto Protocol
Class
2.0
Art. No.
9020-0286
Project No.
Built
2017
Alternating climate chamber
BINDER GmbH
Im Mittleren Ösch 5
78532 Tuttlingen / Germany
www.binder-world.com
MKF 56
E4
Serial No. 00-0000000000
Made in Germany

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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 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 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 alternating chamber does not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.
DANGER
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
∅Do NOT introduce any substance combustible or explosive at working temperature into
the alternating climate chamber.
∅NO explosive dust or air-solvent mixture in the inner chamber.
Any solvent contained in the charging material must not be explosive or inflammable. I.e., irrespective of
the solvent concentration in the steam room, NO explosive mixture with air must form. The temperature
inside the chamber must lie below the flash point or below the sublimation point of the charging material.
Familiarize yourself with the physical and chemical properties of the charging material, as well as the
contained moisture constituent and its behavior with the addition of heat energy and humidity.
Familiarize yourself with any potential health risks caused by the charging material, a possibly contained
moisture constituent or by reaction products that may arise during the conditioning process. Take ade-
quate 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.

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The chambers were produced in accordance with VDE regulations and were routinely tested in accord-
ance to VDE 0411-1 (IEC 61010-1).
CAUTION
The window, the access ports and the inner chamber will become hot during opera-
tion.
Danger of burning.
∅Do NOT touch the window, the access ports, the inner surfaces or the charging material
during operation.
WARNING
Stability hazard.
Danger of injury.
Damage to the chamber 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 chamber door is
open.

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1.6 Intended use
Alternating climate chambers series MKF are suitable for temperature drying and heat treatment of solid
or pulverized charging material, as well as bulk material, using the supply of heat. They are suitable for
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. Any component of the charging material must NOT be able to release toxic gases.
Other applications are not approved.
The chambers are specially designed for solving all the problems which occur during material and ageing
tests.
The chambers are not classified as medical devices as defined by the Medical Device Directive
93/42/EEC.
Due to the special demands of the Medical Device Directive (MDD), these ovens are not quali-
fied for sterilization of medical devices as defined by the directive 93/42/EWG.
Following the instructions in this operating manual and conducting regular maintenance work
(chap. 21.8) is part of the intended use.
The chambers do not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.
DANGER
Explosion or implosion hazard.
Danger of poisoning.
Danger of death.
∅
Do NOT introduce any substance combustible or explosive at working temperature into
the chamber, in particular no energy sources such as batteries or lithium-ion batteries
∅NO explosive dust or air-solvent mixture in the inner chamber.
∅Do NOT introduce any substance which could lead to release of toxic gases.
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.
In case of foreseeable use of the chamber there is no risk for the user through the integration of the
chamber into systems or by special environmental or operating conditions in the sense of EN 61010-
1:2010. For this, the intended use of the chamber and all its connections must be observed.
1.7 Operating instructions
Depending on the application and location of the chamber, the operator of the chamber must provide the
relevant information for safe operation of the chamber in a set of operating instructions.
Keep these operating instructions with the chamber at all times in a place where they are
clearly visible. They must be comprehensible and written in the language of the employees.

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1.8 Measures to prevent accidents
The operator of the chamber must observe the following rule: “Betreiben von Arbeitsmitteln. Betreiben
von Kälteanlagen, Wärmepumpen und Kühleinrichtungen“ (Operation of work equipment. Operation of
refrigeration systems, heat pumps and refrigeration equipment) (GUV-R 500 chap. 2.35) (for Germany).
The manufacturer took the following measures to prevent ignition and explosions:
•Indications on the type plate
See operating manual chap. 1.4.
•Operating manual
An operating manual is available for each chamber.
•Overtemperature monitoring
The chamber is equipped with a temperature display, which can be read from outside.
The chamber is equipped with an additional safety controller (temperature safety device class 2 acc.
to DIN 12880:2007). Visual and audible (buzzer) signals indicate temperature exceeding.
•Safety, measurement, and control equipment
The safety, measuring, and control equipment is easily accessible.
•Electrostatic charge
The interior parts are grounded.
•Non-ionizing radiation
Non-ionizing radiation is not intentionally produced, but released only for technical reasons by electri-
cal equipment (e.g. electric motors, power cables, solenoids). The machine has no permanent mag-
nets. If persons with active implants (e.g. pacemakers, defibrillators) keep a safe distance (distance of
field source to implant) of 30 cm, an influence of these implants can be excluded with high probability.
•Protection against touchable surfaces
Tested according to EN ISO 13732-1:2008.
•Floors
See operating manual chap. 3.4 for correct installation
•Cleaning
See operating manual chap. 22.2.

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1.9 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 chamber 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
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
C6H4(CH3)2
100
440
1300
5000
These values are to be considered only as approximate values. The sensor resistance largely de-
pends 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 the 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.

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2. Chamber description
The alternating climate chamber MKF is a specially developed precision cooling/warming cabinet for the
domain of industrial material testing and environment simulation, with an unrivalled capacity, which far
exceeds the capabilities of normal test cabinets, providing the ideal facilities for solving all the problems
which occur during material as well as ageing and stress tests.
The chambers are equipped with a multifunctional microprocessor display controller with 2-channel tech-
nology 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 program controller MB2 permits the
high precision performance of temperature and humidity cycles with rapid heating up and cooling down
phases.
With its microprocessor controlled humidifying and dehumidifying system the chamber is a high-precision
climatic test chamber. It covers the regular test specifications for temperature and climates corresponding
to DIN und IEC standards. Furthermore, it permits simulating exactly and over long periods constant con-
ditions for other applications such as sample conditioning for material testing of paper, textiles, plastics,
building materials, etc.
The patented APT.line™ preheating chamber and air conduction technology guarantees excellent spatial
temperature and humidity values for the total working area. The chamber provides a powerful refrigerat-
ing system with rapid cooling-down speeds. In addition, the chamber provides almost unlimited possibili-
ties for adaptation to individual customer requirements based upon extensive programming options.
A resistance humidifying system humidifies the air. For this purpose, use deionized (demineralized) wa-
ter. The option BINDER Pure Aqua Service permits using the chamber with any degree of water hard-
ness.
The high-quality housing insulation guarantees both a low noise mode of operation and a consistently low
housing temperature. The inner chamber, the pre-heating chamber and the interior side of the doors are
all made of stainless steel V2A (German material no. 1.4301, US equivalent AISI 304). When operating
the chamber at temperatures above 150 °C / 302°F, the impact of the oxygen in the air may cause discol-
oration of the metallic surfaces (yellowish-brown or blue) by natural oxidation processes. These colora-
tions are harmless and will in no way impair the function or quality of the chamber. The housing is RAL
7035 powder-coated. All corners and edges are 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 touchscreen con-
troller MB2 and is also possible directly with a computer via Intranet in connection with the communication
software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option, chap. 21.1). The chamber comes equipped with an
Ethernet serial interface for computer communication. In addition, the BINDER communication software
APT-COM (option) permits networking up to 30 chambers and connecting them to a PC for controlling
and programming, as well as recording and representing temperature and humidity data. For further op-
tions, see chap. 25.5.
The chambers are equipped with four castors. Both front castors can be easily locked via the attached
brakes.
Temperature ranges:
•without humidity: -40 °C / 104 °F up to +180 ºC / 356 °F,
•in climatic operation: + 10 °C / 50 °F up to +95 °C / 203 °F
Humidity ranges:
•10% up to 98% r.H.

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2.1 Chamber overview
Figure 3: Alternating climate chamber MKF 56
(A) Instrument panel
(B) Door handle
(C) Window
(D) Door
(E) Refrigeration / humidity module
2.2 Instrument panel
5,7" controller display with touchscreen
USB interface
Pilot lamp
Figure 4: Instrument panel with MB2 program controller and USB interface
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)

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2.3 Lateral control panel
(1)
(2)
(4a)
(4b)
(5)
(7)
(9)
(3)
(6)
(8)
(10)
Figure 5: Lateral control panel at the right side of the humidity module with options
(1) Main power switch ON/OFF
(2) Reset switch for over and under temperature safety device class 2 (option)
(3) Switch for water cooling (option)
(4) Temperature safety device class 2 for over and under temperature (option):
Entry displays for upper (4a) and lower (4b) temperature limit
(5) Ethernet interface for computer communication
(6) RS485 interface for computer communication (option)
(7) 2 zero-voltage relay outputs via operation lines
(8) 2 zero-voltage relay outputs via operation lines
(9) Analog output for temperature (option)
(10) Analog output for humidity (option)

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2.4 Rear chamber view
(18)
(20)
(19)
(14)
(15)
(16)
(17)
Figure 6: Rear view of MKF 56 with water connections and optional water cooling
(14) Wastewater connection “OUT” with hose olive for hose ½“
(15) Freshwater connection “IN” with screw thread ¾’’ for hose ½“, with union nut
(16) Connection “OUT” for cooling water outlet with screw thread ¾’’ for hose ½“, with union nut (water
cooling option)
(17) Connection “IN” for cooling water inlet with screw thread ¾’’ for hose ½“, with union nut (water cool-
ing option)
(18) Socket for optional freshwater can (option, chap. 21.7)
(19) IEC connector plug
(20) Coupling connector to connect the compressed air dryer (option)

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2.5 Main power switch
Off On
Figure 7: Main power switch (1) in the lateral control panel
3. Completeness of delivery, transportation, storage, and installa-
tion
3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery
After unpacking, please check the chamber and its optional accessories, if any, based on the delivery
receipt for completeness and for transportation damage. Inform the carrier immediately if transportation
damage has occurred.
The final tests of the manufacturer may have caused traces of the shelves on the inner surfaces. This has
no impact on the function and performance of the chamber.
Please remove any transportation protection devices and adhesives in/on the chamber and on the doors
and take out the operating manuals and accessory equipment.
Remove the upholstered transport piece (L-type profile)
from the lower door locking and keep it for possible later
transportation.
Figure 8:
Door locking with transport piece (state of delivery)