Binder MKF User manual

Issue 06/2020 Art. No. 7001-0365
Operating Manual
Translation of the original operating manual
MKF (E5)
Alternating climate chambers with program control
Model Model version Art. No.
MKF 56 MKF056-230V 9020-0378, 9120-0378
MKF056-240V 9020-0389, 9120-0389
MKF 115 MKF115-400V 9020-0379, 9120-0379
MKF115-400V-C 9020-0357 (with voltage and frequency changer)
MKF 240 MKF240-400V 9020-0380, 9120-0380
MKF240-400V-C 9020-0358 (with voltage and frequency changer)
MKF 720 MKF720-400V 9020-0381, 9120-0381
MKF720-400V-C 9020-0359 (with voltage and frequency changer)
MKFT (E5)
Alternating climate chambers with deep temperature
with program control
Model Model version Art. No.
MKFT 115 MKFT115-400V 9020-0382, 9120-0382
MKFT115-400V-C 9020-0362 (with voltage and frequency changer)
MKFT 240 MKFT240-400V 9020-0383, 9120-0383
MKFT240-400V-C 9020-0361 (with voltage and frequency changer)
MKFT 720 MKFT720-400V 9020-0384, 9120-0384
MKFT720-400V-C 9020-0360 (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..................................................................................................................7
1.1 Personnel Qualification.......................................................................................................................7
1.2 Operating manual................................................................................................................................7
1.3 Legal considerations...........................................................................................................................7
1.4 Structure of the safety instructions......................................................................................................8
1.4.1 Signal word panel .....................................................................................................................8
1.4.2 Safety alert symbol ...................................................................................................................8
1.4.3 Pictograms................................................................................................................................9
1.4.4 Word message panel structure.................................................................................................9
1.5 Localization / position of safety labels on the chamber ....................................................................10
1.6 Type plate..........................................................................................................................................12
1.7 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chamber...............................................13
1.8 Intended use .....................................................................................................................................14
1.9 Foreseeable Misuse..........................................................................................................................16
1.10 Residual Risks ..................................................................................................................................17
1.11 Operating instructions .......................................................................................................................18
1.12 Measures to prevent accidents.........................................................................................................18
1.13 Resistance of the humidity sensor against harmful substances.......................................................19
2. CHAMBER DESCRIPTION..................................................................................20
2.1 Chamber overview............................................................................................................................21
2.2 Instrument panel ...............................................................................................................................21
2.3 Lateral control panel..........................................................................................................................22
2.4 Main power switch (MKF 56).............................................................................................................23
2.5 Rear power switch (MKF / MKFT 115, 240, 720)..............................................................................23
2.6 Rear chamber view ...........................................................................................................................24
3. COMPLETENESS OF DELIVERY, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND
INSTALLATION....................................................................................................26
3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery................................................26
3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation.....................................................................................27
3.3 Storage..............................................................................................................................................27
3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions ................................................................................28
4. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ...............................................................30
4.1 Wastewater connection for humidifying system................................................................................30
4.2 Freshwater supply for humidifying system........................................................................................30
4.2.1 Automatic fresh water supply for humidifying system via water pipe.....................................31
4.2.2 Manual fresh water supply via external freshwater can (option for MKF 56) .........................31
4.2.3 Manual fresh water supply for humidifying system via internal freshwater can (MKF/MKFT
115, 240, 720).........................................................................................................................31
4.2.4 Water circle: lever for condensate recycling (option for MKF/MKFT 115, 240, 720)..............32
4.3 Connection of cooling water outlet for water cooling (option for MKFT 720 and MKF)....................33
4.4 Connection of cooling water inlet for water cooling (option for MKFT 720 and MKF) ......................33
4.5 Connection kit for connecting the chamber’s freshwater connection to a water pipe.......................34
4.6 Safety kit: Hose burst protection device with reflux protection device for the chamber’s freshwater
connection (available via BINDER INDIVIDUAL customized solutions)...........................................35
4.7 Installation of the voltage and frequency changer (chambers with voltage and frequency changer)36
4.8 Electrical connection.........................................................................................................................37
4.8.1 Information on connecting the alternating climate chamber...................................................37
4.8.2 Connecting the voltage and frequency changer (for chambers equipped with a voltage and
frequency changer).................................................................................................................38

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5. FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW OF THE MB2 CHAMBER CONTROLLER...............40
5.1 Operating functions in normal display...............................................................................................41
5.2 Display views: Normal display, program display, chart-recorder display..........................................42
5.3 Controller icons overview..................................................................................................................43
5.4 Operating modes...............................................................................................................................45
5.5 Controller menu structure..................................................................................................................45
5.5.1 Main menu..............................................................................................................................46
5.5.2 “Settings” submenu.................................................................................................................47
5.5.3 “Service” submenu..................................................................................................................48
5.6 Principle of controller entries.............................................................................................................48
5.7 Performance during and after power failures....................................................................................49
5.8 Performance when opening the door................................................................................................49
6. START UP............................................................................................................50
6.1 Turning on the chamber....................................................................................................................50
6.2 Controller settings upon start up.......................................................................................................51
6.3 Turning on/off humidity control..........................................................................................................52
7. SET-POINT ENTRY IN “FIXED VALUE” OPERATING MODE...........................52
7.1 Set-point entry through the “Setpoints” menu...................................................................................53
7.2 Direct setpoint entry via Normal display............................................................................................54
7.3 Special controller functions via operation lines.................................................................................54
8. TIMER PROGRAM: STOPWATCH FUNCTION ..................................................55
8.1 Starting a timer program ...................................................................................................................55
8.1.1 Performance during program delay time ................................................................................56
8.2 Stopping a running timer program ....................................................................................................56
8.2.1 Pausing a running timer program ...........................................................................................56
8.2.2 Cancelling a running timer program........................................................................................56
8.3 Performance after the end of the program........................................................................................56
9. TIME PROGRAMS ...............................................................................................57
9.1 Starting an existing time program .....................................................................................................57
9.1.1 Performance during program delay time ................................................................................58
9.2 Stopping a running time program......................................................................................................58
9.2.1 Pausing a running time program.............................................................................................58
9.2.2 Cancelling a running time program.........................................................................................58
9.3 Performance after the end of the program........................................................................................58
9.4 Creating a new time program............................................................................................................59
9.5 Program editor: program management.............................................................................................59
9.5.1 Deleting a time program..........................................................................................................60
9.6 Section editor: section management.................................................................................................61
9.6.1 Add a new program section....................................................................................................62
9.6.2 Copy and insert or replace a program section........................................................................62
9.6.3 Deleting a program section.....................................................................................................63
9.7 Value entry for a program section.....................................................................................................64
9.7.1 Section duration......................................................................................................................64
9.7.2 Set-point ramp and set-point step...........................................................................................65
9.7.3 Special controller functions via operation lines.......................................................................66
9.7.4 Setpoint entry..........................................................................................................................67
9.7.5 Tolerance range......................................................................................................................68
9.7.6 Repeating one or several sections within a time program......................................................69
9.7.7 Saving the time program.........................................................................................................69
10. WEEK PROGRAMS.............................................................................................70
10.1 Starting an existing week program....................................................................................................70
10.2 Cancelling a running week program .................................................................................................70
10.3 Creating a new week program..........................................................................................................71

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10.4 Program editor: program management.............................................................................................72
10.4.1 Deleting a week program........................................................................................................73
10.5 Section editor: section management.................................................................................................74
10.5.1 Add a new program section....................................................................................................75
10.5.2 Copy and insert or replace a program section........................................................................75
10.5.3 Deleting a program section.....................................................................................................76
10.6 Value entry for a program section.....................................................................................................76
10.6.1 Set-point ramp and set-point step modes...............................................................................76
10.6.2 Weekday.................................................................................................................................77
10.6.3 Start time.................................................................................................................................77
10.6.4 Setpoint entry..........................................................................................................................78
10.6.5 Special controller functions via operation lines.......................................................................78
11. NOTIFICATION AND ALARM FUNCTIONS........................................................79
11.1 Notification and alarm messages overview.......................................................................................79
11.1.1 Notifications ............................................................................................................................79
11.1.2 Alarm messages .....................................................................................................................80
11.1.3 Messages concerning the humidity system............................................................................80
11.2 State of alarm....................................................................................................................................81
11.3 Resetting an alarm, list of active alarms...........................................................................................82
11.4 Activating / deactivating the audible alarm (alarm buzzer)...............................................................82
12. TEMPERATURE SAFETY DEVICES...................................................................83
12.1 Over temperature protective device (class 1)...................................................................................83
12.2 Safety controller (over temperature safety device class 2)...............................................................83
12.2.1 Safety controller modes..........................................................................................................83
12.2.2 Setting the safety controller ....................................................................................................84
12.2.3 Message and measures in the state of alarm.........................................................................85
12.2.4 Function check........................................................................................................................85
12.3 Over/under temperature safety device class 2 (option)....................................................................86
13. USER MANAGEMENT.........................................................................................87
13.1 Authorization levels and password protection...................................................................................87
13.2 Log in.................................................................................................................................................90
13.3 Log out ..............................................................................................................................................91
13.4 User change......................................................................................................................................91
13.5 Password assignment and password change...................................................................................92
13.5.1 Password change ...................................................................................................................92
13.5.2 Deleting the password for an individual authorization level....................................................94
13.5.3 New password assignment for “service” or “admin” authorization level when the password
function was deactivated ........................................................................................................95
13.6 Activation code..................................................................................................................................96
14. GENERAL CONTROLLER SETTINGS................................................................97
14.1 Selecting the controller’s menu language.........................................................................................97
14.2 Setting date and time........................................................................................................................97
14.3 Selecting the temperature unit..........................................................................................................99
14.4 Display configuration.........................................................................................................................99
14.4.1 Adapting the display parameters ............................................................................................99
14.4.2 Touchscreen calibration........................................................................................................100
14.5 Network and communication...........................................................................................................101
14.5.1 Serial interfaces....................................................................................................................101
14.5.2 Ethernet ................................................................................................................................102
14.5.3 Web server............................................................................................................................103
14.5.4 E-Mail....................................................................................................................................104
14.6 USB menu: Data transfer via USB interface...................................................................................105
14.7 Turning off the interior lighting automatically ..................................................................................106

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15. GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................106
15.1 Service contact page.......................................................................................................................106
15.2 Current operating parameters.........................................................................................................107
15.3 Event list..........................................................................................................................................108
15.4 Technical chamber information.......................................................................................................108
15.5 Self-test function (MK 56)................................................................................................................109
16. CHART RECORDER DISPLAY .........................................................................111
16.1 Views...............................................................................................................................................111
16.1.1 Show and hide legend ..........................................................................................................111
16.1.2 Switch between legend pages..............................................................................................111
16.1.3 Show and hide specific indications.......................................................................................112
16.1.4 History display.......................................................................................................................112
16.2 Setting the parameters....................................................................................................................115
17. HUMIDIFICATION / DEHUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM.........................................116
17.1 Function of the humidifying and dehumidifying system ..................................................................118
17.1.1 Freshwater............................................................................................................................118
17.1.2 Wastewater...........................................................................................................................119
18. DEFROSTING AT REFRIGERATING OPERATION..........................................119
19. ANTI-CONDENSATION PROTECTION VIA OPERATION LINE.......................120
20. ZERO-VOLTAGE SWITCHING OUTPUTS VIA OPERATION LINES ...............121
21. OPTIONS............................................................................................................122
21.1 APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software (option)......................................................................122
21.2 RS485 interface (option).................................................................................................................122
21.3 Data logger kits (option)..................................................................................................................122
21.4 Analog outputs for temperature and humidity (option)....................................................................123
21.5 Compressed air connection (option)...............................................................................................123
21.6 Controlled compressed air dryer (option)........................................................................................124
21.7 Water cooling (option for MKF 56, 115, 240, 720, and MKFT 720)................................................125
21.8 Object temperature display with flexible Pt 100 temperature sensor (option) ................................126
21.9 External freshwater and wastewater cans (option for MKF 56)......................................................127
21.9.1 Connecting the freshwater can and the pump......................................................................127
21.9.2 Connecting the wastewater can............................................................................................128
21.9.3 Connecting with wastewater recycling..................................................................................129
21.10 BINDER Pure Aqua Service (option) ..............................................................................................130
22. CLEANING AND DECONTAMINATION............................................................130
22.1 Cleaning..........................................................................................................................................130
22.2 Decontamination / chemical disinfection.........................................................................................132
23. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE, TROUBLESHOOTING, REPAIR, TESTING.133
23.1 General information, personnel qualification...................................................................................133
23.2 Maintenance intervals, service........................................................................................................134
23.3 Simple troubleshooting....................................................................................................................135
23.4 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH...............................................................................139
24. DISPOSAL..........................................................................................................139
24.1 Disposal of the transport packing....................................................................................................139
24.2 Decommissioning............................................................................................................................140
24.3 Disposal of the chamber in the Federal Republic of Germany.......................................................140
24.4 Disposal of the chamber in the member states of the EU except for the Federal Republic of
Germany..........................................................................................................................................141
24.5 Disposal of the chamber in non-member states of the EU.............................................................143

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25. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION..............................................................................143
25.1 Factory calibration and adjustment.................................................................................................143
25.2 Over current protection ...................................................................................................................143
25.3 Definition of usable volume.............................................................................................................143
25.4 MKF (E5) technical data..................................................................................................................144
25.5 MKFT (E5) technical data ...............................................................................................................146
25.6 Equipment and options (extract).....................................................................................................149
25.7 Accessories and spare parts (extract) ............................................................................................150
25.8 MKF heating-up and cooling-down graphs.....................................................................................152
25.9 MKFT heating-up and cooling-down graphs...................................................................................153
25.10 MKF heat compensation graphs.....................................................................................................154
25.11 MKFT heat compensation graphs...................................................................................................155
25.12 Dimensions......................................................................................................................................156
26. CERTIFICATES AND DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY.............................161
26.1 EU Declaration of Conformity for MKF............................................................................................161
26.2 EU Declaration of Conformity for MKFT .........................................................................................164
26.3 Certificate for the GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung e.V.“
(German Social Accident Insurance) DGUV...................................................................................167
27. PRODUCT REGISTRATION..............................................................................169
27.1 Registering a BINDER chamber.....................................................................................................169
27.2 Multi Management Software APT-COM™ 4 BASIC-Edition...........................................................170
28. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE .............................................171
28.1 For chambers located outside the USA and Canada .....................................................................171
28.2 For chambers located in the USA and Canada ..............................................................................174

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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
1.1 Personnel Qualification
The chamber must only be installed, tested, and started up by personnel qualified for assembly, startup,
and operation of the chamber. Qualified personnel are persons whose professional education,
knowledge, experience and knowledge of relevant standards allow them to assess, carry out, and identify
any potential hazards in the work assigned to them. They must have been trained and instructed, and be
authorized, to work on the chamber.
The chamber 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 regula-
tions on minimum age of laboratory personnel.
1.2 Operating manual
This operating manual is part of the components of delivery. Always keep it handy for reference in the
vicinity of the chamber. If selling the unit, hand over the operating manual to the purchaser.
To avoid injuries and damage observe the safety instructions of the operating manual. Failure to follow
instructions and safety precautions can lead to significant risks.
DANGER
Dangers due to failure to observe the instructions and safety precautions.
Serious injuries and chamber damage. Risk of death.
Observe the safety instructions in this Operating Manual.
Follow the operating procedures in this Operating Manual.
Carefully read the complete operating instructions of the chamber prior to installing and
using the chamber.
Keep the operating manual for future reference
Make sure that all persons who use the chamber and its associated work equipment have
read and understood the Operating Manual.
This Operating Manual is supplemented and updated as needed. Always use the most recent version of
the Operating Manual. When in doubt, call the BINDER Service Hotline for information on the up-to-
dateness and validity of this Operating Manual.
1.3 Legal considerations
This operating manual is for informational purposes only. It contains information for correct and safe in-
stalling, start-up, operation, decommissioning, cleaning and maintenance of the product. Note: the con-
tents and the product described are subject to change without notice.

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Understanding and observing the instructions in this operating manual are prerequisites for hazard-free
use and safety during operation and maintenance. Images are to provide basic understanding. They may
deviate from the actual version of the chamber. The actual scope of delivery can, due to optional or spe-
cial design, or due to recent technical changes, deviate from the information and illustrations in these
instructions this operating manual. In no event shall BINDER be held liable for any damages, 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, e.g. 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 and the general terms and conditions, as well as the
legal regulations valid at the time the contract is concluded. The statements in this manual neither aug-
ment nor restrict the contractual warranty provisions.
1.4 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.
1.4.1 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.
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
NOTICE
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.
1.4.2 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.

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1.4.3 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
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.
1.4.4 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.

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1.5 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 frequency changer: on the voltage and frequency changer)
Observe the prescribed freshwater quality
(next to water inlet on the rear of the chamber;
on the optional freshwater can)
Burning and scalding hazard (chamber rear)
Service label