Binder vdl 23 User manual

Issue 05/2016 Art. No. 7001-0124
Operating Manual
VDL (E2.1)
Vacuum drying ovens
for flammable solvents
with microprocessor program controller RD3
Model Model version Art. No.
VDL 23 VDL023-230V 9030-0038, 9130-0038
VDL 53 VDL053-230V 9030-0039, 9130-0039
VDL 115 VDL115-230V 9030-0040, 9130-0040
BINDER GmbH
Address Post office box 102
D-78502 Tuttlingen
Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]
Internet http://www.binder-world.com
E-mail [e-mail]
Service Hotline [phone]
Service Fax [phone]
Service E-Mail [e-mail]
Service Hotline USA [phone] or [phone] x3
Service Hotline Asia Pacific [phone] or [phone]
Service Hotline Russia and CIS [phone]

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Contents
1. SAFETY.................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Legal considerations ...........................................................................................................................5
1.2 Structure of the safety instructions......................................................................................................5
1.2.1 Signal word panel .....................................................................................................................5
1.2.2 Safety alert symbol ...................................................................................................................6
1.2.3 Pictograms................................................................................................................................6
1.2.4 Word message panel structure.................................................................................................7
1.3 Localization / position of safety labels on the chamber ......................................................................7
1.4 Type plate ...........................................................................................................................................8
1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the vacuum drying oven ..............................9
1.5.1 Safety instructions on installation and ambient conditions.....................................................10
1.5.2 Safety instructions on vacuum supply ....................................................................................11
1.5.3 Safety instructions on the charging material...........................................................................12
1.5.4 Safety instructions on operating the vacuum drying oven......................................................14
1.6 Intended use .....................................................................................................................................17
1.6.1 Operation log ..........................................................................................................................17
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE EQUIPMENT ................................................................. 19
2.1 Safety equipment ..............................................................................................................................20
2.2 Overview of the oven ........................................................................................................................21
2.3 VDL control panel..............................................................................................................................22
2.4 Connections at the rear of the chamber ...........................................................................................23
2.5 “Temperature setting” information panel (ignition temperature vs. drying temperature) .................24
2.6 Overview of the zone classification of the ovens..............................................................................25
3. COMPLETENESS OF DELIVERY, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND
INSTALLATION.................................................................................................... 27
3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery................................................27
3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation ....................................................................................28
3.3 Storage..............................................................................................................................................28
3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions ................................................................................28
4. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS................................................................ 30
4.1 Vacuum expansion racks..................................................................................................................30
4.2 Vacuum connection ..........................................................................................................................31
4.2.1 Notes regarding use of vacuum pumps of other manufacturers ............................................33
4.3 Inert gas connection..........................................................................................................................33
4.4 Compressed air / inert gas connection for sweeping the area for electrical equipment...................34
4.5 Electrical connection .........................................................................................................................35
5. START UP............................................................................................................ 36
5.1 Settings at the RD3 program controller ............................................................................................36
5.2 General indications ...........................................................................................................................37
6. FIXED VALUE ENTRY MODE ............................................................................. 39
7. WEEK PROGRAM EDITOR................................................................................. 41
7.1 Program table template for the Week Program Editor......................................................................43
7.2 Programming example of the Week program editor.........................................................................44
7.2.1 Desired time function ..............................................................................................................44
7.2.2 Proceeding overview ..............................................................................................................44
7.2.3 Proceeding in detail ................................................................................................................45

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8. PROGRAM EDITOR............................................................................................. 50
8.1 Selecting between set-point ramp and set-point step.......................................................................50
8.1.1 Programming with setting “Ramp” (default setting) ................................................................50
8.1.2 Programming with setting “step”.............................................................................................53
8.1.3 General notes on programming temperature transitions........................................................54
8.2 Set-point entry for program operation...............................................................................................54
8.3 Program table template.....................................................................................................................57
8.4 Deleting a program section...............................................................................................................58
9. PROGRAM START LEVEL.................................................................................. 59
10. USER LEVEL ....................................................................................................... 62
11. PERFORMANCE IN CASE OF FAILURES.......................................................... 68
11.1 Performance after power failures......................................................................................................68
11.2 Alarm messages ...............................................................................................................................68
12. SAFETY DEVICE CLASS 2 (DIN 12880:2007).................................................... 68
13. REFERENCE MEASUREMENTS. CHECKING THE TEMPERATURE IN THE
INNER CHAMBER ............................................................................................... 70
14. COMMISSIONING THE VACUUM ....................................................................... 70
14.1 Evacuation ........................................................................................................................................71
14.2 Breaking the vacuum (flooding with ambient air)..............................................................................71
14.3 Operation with inert gas ....................................................................................................................71
15. OPTIONS.............................................................................................................. 72
15.1 ATEX connection kits for vacuum pumps VP4 or VP5 (option)........................................................72
15.2 Vacuum module empty (without pump) (option)...............................................................................73
15.3 Vacuum module with chemical membrane pump VP4 or VP5 (option)............................................75
15.4 Additional measuring channel for digital object temperature display with flexible Pt 100 temperature
sensor (option) ..................................................................................................................................78
15.5 Measuring access port vacuum 9 poles (option) ..............................................................................80
15.6 Communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option) ............................................80
16. MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND SERVICE .................................................... 81
16.1 Maintenance intervals, service..........................................................................................................81
16.2 Cleaning and decontamination .........................................................................................................82
16.2.1 Cleaning..................................................................................................................................82
16.2.2 Decontamination.....................................................................................................................83
16.3 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH.................................................................................85
17. DISPOSAL............................................................................................................ 85
17.1 Disposal of the transport packing .....................................................................................................85
17.2 Decommissioning..............................................................................................................................86
17.3 Disposal of the chamber in the Federal Republic of Germany.........................................................86
17.4 Disposal of the chamber in the member states of the EC except for the Federal Republic of
Germany ...........................................................................................................................................87
17.5 Disposal of the chamber in non-member states of the EC ...............................................................89
18. TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................... 89
19. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 91
19.1 Factory calibration and adjustment...................................................................................................91
19.2 Technical data...................................................................................................................................91

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19.3 Equipment and options (extract).......................................................................................................93
19.4 Accessories and spare parts (extract) ..............................................................................................94
19.5 Dimensions VDL 23 ..........................................................................................................................95
19.6 Dimensions VDL 53 ..........................................................................................................................96
19.7 Dimensions VDL 115 ........................................................................................................................97
20. CERTIFICATES AND DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY............................... 98
20.1 EU Declaration of Conformity ...........................................................................................................98
20.2 TÜV Certificate................................................................................................................................101
21. PRODUCT REGISTRATION .............................................................................. 102
22. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE ............................................. 103
22.1 For chambers located outside USA and Canada ...........................................................................103
22.2 For chambers located in USA and Canada ....................................................................................106

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Dear customer,
For the correct operation of the program controlled vacuum drying oven VDL, it is important that you read
this operating manual completely and carefully and observe all instructions as indicated. Failure to read,
understand and follow the instructions may result in personal injury. It can also lead to damage to the
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, familiar with
all precautionary measures required for working in a laboratory and having a basic knowledge of explo-
sion protection (ATEX training). Observe the national regulations on minimum age of laboratory person-
nel. 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 VDL vacuum drying oven.
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.
Have repairs performed only by experts authorized by BINDER. Repaired chambers must comply with
the quality standard specified by BINDER.
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.

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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 (re-
versible) injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the product
and/or its functions or to 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
Inhalation hazard
Suffocation hazard
Harmful substances
Biohazard
Risk of corrosion and /
or chemical burns
Pollution Hazard

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Mandatory action signs
Mandatory regulation Read operating
instructions
Disconnect the power
plug
Lift with several persons
Environment protection
Wear protective gloves
Wear eye protectors
Prohibition signs
Do NOT touch Do NOT spray with
water
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)
Service label
Hot surface

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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.
1.4 Type plate
Position of type plate: left chamber side (seen from front), at the bottom right-hand.
Figure 2: Type plate (example of VDL 53 regular chamber)
Indications of the type plate
(example)
Information
BINDER
Manufacturer: BINDER GmbH
VDL 53
Model designation
Vacuum Drying Oven
Device name: Vacuum drying oven
Serial No.
00-00000
Serial No. of the chamber
Built
2015
Year of construction
Nominal temperature 200 °C
392°F
Nominal temperature
IP protection
54
Type of IP protection acc. to standard EN 60529
Temp. safety device
DIN 12880
Temperature safety device acc. to standard DIN 12880:2007
Class
2.0
Class of temperature safety device
Art. No.
9030-0039
Art. No. of the chamber
Project No.
---
Optional: Special application acc. to project no.
Nominal temp.
200 °C
1,20 kW / 5,3 A
Explosion proof inner chamber
392 °F
230 V / 50/60 Hz
EX classification acc. to 2014/34/EU
IP protection
54
II -/3G c IIB T3-T1 Gc X
Safety device
DIN 12880
1 N ~
Max. temp. of inner surface +320 °C
Class
2.0
Temp. class depending on
Art. No.
9030-0039
setting of temp. safety device
Project No.
Built
2015
Max. operating pressure 125 +/- 25 mbar
Constant climate chamber
BINDER GmbH
Im Mittleren Ösch 5
78532 Tuttlingen / Germany
www.binder-world.com
VDL 53
E2.1
Serial No. 00-00000
Made in Germany

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Indications of the type plate
(example)
Information
1,20 kW
Nominal power
5,3 A
Nominal current
230 V / 50Hz
Nominal voltage ±10% at the indicated power frequency
230 V / 60 Hz
1 N ~
Current type
Explosion proof inner chamber
Explosion proof inner chamber
Ex classification acc. to 2014/34/EU
Ex classification according to ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU
II -/3G c IIB T3-T1 Gc X
Ex classification of the inner chamber:
II -/3G c IIB T3-T1 Gc X
Max. temp. of inner surface 320 °C
Maximum temperature of the inner surfaces: 320 °C / 608°F
Temp. class depending on setting of
temp. safety device
Temperature class acc. to IEC 60079-14 for the entire cham-
ber: T1, T2 or T3 depending on the setting of the temperature
safety device
Max. operating pressure 125 +/- 25
mbar
Max. operating pressure (heating release): 125 +/- 25 mbar
Symbol
Information
CE conformity marking
Ex classification acc. to ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, referring to the inner chamber
TÜV mark of conformity (Mark P)
Electrical and electronic equipment manufactured / placed on the market in the EC
after 13 August 2005 and to be disposed of in a separate collection according to di-
rective 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
The equipment is certified according to Customs Union Technical Regulation (CU
TR) for Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan
1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the vacuum drying
oven
With regard to operating the vacuum drying oven VDL 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 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.

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1.5.1 Safety instructions on installation and ambient conditions
Familiarize yourself with the local conditions, particularly allocation to a defined potentially explosive area
(zones) and the relevant technical safety requirements. During installation, commissioning and operation
of the vacuum drying oven and the connected vacuum pump or in-house vacuum supply, always follow
the requirements defined by the installation site.
CAUTION
Danger of overheating.
Damage to the chamber.
∅Do NOT install the oven in unventilated recesses.
Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.
Do not install and operate the vacuum drying oven VDL 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 vacuum drying ovens were constructed in accordance with the applicable VDE regulations and were
routinely tested in accordance with VDE 0411-1 (IEC 61010-1). The production underlies an internal
monitoring according to ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU appendix VIII.
For the user there is no risk of temporary overvoltages in the sense of EN 61010-1:2010.
Even when the equipment is used properly, there exists a residual risk of explosion that cannot be ex-
cluded, particularly in relation to the environment of the chamber. To minimize this risk, strictly observe
the legal regulations about how to select an appropriate location.
DANGER
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
Strictly observe the legal regulations about how to select an appropriate location.
The walkable operating surface in the front area of the chamber must be conductive. This operating sur-
face must be connected to the existing grounding concept of the vacuum drying oven. Cyclic measure-
ments are required.
The operator must ensure adequate ventilation of the loading area in front of the chamber before starting
up the chamber. The loading and the removal of the charging material takes place under technical venti-
lation (suction) in the security area in front of the chamber.