Binder APT.line FP 56 User manual

Issue 12/2022 Art. No. 7001-0434
Operating Manual
Translation of the original operating manual
FP (E3.1)
Drying and heating ovens
Avantgarde.Line
with forced convection and program functions
with microprocessor temperature controller
Model Model version Art. No.
FP 56 (E3.1) FP056-230V 9010-0363, 9110-0363
FP 115 (E3.1) FP115-230V 9010-0364, 9110-0364
FP 260 (E3.1) FP260-230V 9010-0365, 9110-0365
FP 720 (E3.1) FP720-400V 9010-0366, 9110-0366
FP 056-UL (E3.1) FP056-120V 9010-0367, 9110-0367
FP 115-UL (E3.1) FP115-120V 9010-0368, 9110-0368
FP 260-UL (E3.1) FP260-240V 9010-0369, 9110-0369
FP 720-UL (E3.1) FP720-208V 9010-0370, 9110-0370
BINDER GmbH
Address: Post office box 102, 78502 Tuttlingen, Germany Phone: [phone]
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Service Hotline Asia Pacific: [phone] or [phone]
Service Hotline Russia and CIS: [phone]

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Content
1. SAFETY.................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Personnel Qualification .......................................................................................................................5
1.2 Operating manual................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Legal considerations ...........................................................................................................................5
1.3.1 Intellectual property ...................................................................................................................6
1.4 Structure of the safety instructions......................................................................................................6
1.4.1 Signal word panel......................................................................................................................6
1.4.2 Safety alert symbol ....................................................................................................................7
1.4.3 Pictograms.................................................................................................................................7
1.4.4 Word message panel structure .................................................................................................8
1.5 Localization / position of safety labels on the chamber ......................................................................8
1.6 Type plate............................................................................................................................................9
1.7 UKCA Label ......................................................................................................................................10
1.8 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chambers .............................................10
1.9 Intended use .....................................................................................................................................12
1.10 Foreseeable Misuse..........................................................................................................................13
1.11 Residual Risks ..................................................................................................................................14
2. CHAMBER DESCRIPTION .................................................................................. 16
2.1 Chamber overview ............................................................................................................................17
2.2 Chamber rear ....................................................................................................................................18
2.3 Triangular instrument panel ..............................................................................................................19
2.4 Main power switch (size 720)............................................................................................................19
2.5 Zero-voltage switching contacts........................................................................................................19
3. COMPLETENESS OF DELIVERY, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND
INSTALLATION.................................................................................................... 20
3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery ................................................20
3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation.....................................................................................21
3.3 Storage..............................................................................................................................................21
3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions ................................................................................21
4. INSTALLATION.................................................................................................... 23
4.1 Electrical connection .........................................................................................................................23
4.2 Connection to an exhaust/ventilation system (optional) ...................................................................24
4.3 Inserting the racks.............................................................................................................................24
5. FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW AND MENU STRUCTURE OF THE RD4 CHAMBER
CONTROLLER ..................................................................................................... 25
5.1 Menu structure of the controller and access levels...........................................................................26
5.2 Performance during and after power failures....................................................................................27
5.3 Behavior when opening the door ......................................................................................................27
6. START UP............................................................................................................ 27
6.1 Loading..............................................................................................................................................27
6.2 Controller settings upon start up .......................................................................................................28
6.3 Setting the displayed decimal places................................................................................................28
7. SET-POINT ENTRY.............................................................................................. 29
7.1 Temperature set-point entry..............................................................................................................29
7.2 Fan speed set-point entry .................................................................................................................29
7.3 Adjusting the air flap position ............................................................................................................29
8. SETTING SPECIAL CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS .............................................. 30

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9. AUTHORIZATION LEVELS AND PASSWORD PROTECTION .......................... 32
9.1 Password request .............................................................................................................................32
9.2 Assign and modify a password .........................................................................................................32
9.2.1 Assign and modify the User password ....................................................................................32
9.2.2 Assign and modify the Admin password .................................................................................33
10. FAILSAFE FUNCTION......................................................................................... 33
11. OVERTEMPERATURE PROTECTION ................................................................ 34
11.1 Overtemperature protective device class 1.......................................................................................34
11.2 Overtemperature safety controller class 2 / 3.1 ................................................................................35
11.2.1 Selecting between safety controller class 2 (temperature limiter) or class 3.1 .......................36
11.2.2 Safety controller mode.............................................................................................................36
11.2.3 Setting the safety controller mode...........................................................................................36
11.2.4 Setting the safety controller value ...........................................................................................37
11.2.5 Message and measures in the state of alarm .........................................................................37
11.3 Function check ..................................................................................................................................38
12. GENERAL CONTROLLER SETTINGS................................................................ 38
12.1 Selecting the controller’s menu language .........................................................................................38
12.2 Selecting the temperature unit ..........................................................................................................39
12.3 Setting the current date.....................................................................................................................39
12.4 Setting the current time .....................................................................................................................40
12.5 Function “Language selection at restart” ..........................................................................................40
12.6 Setting the chamber address ............................................................................................................41
12.7 Display brightness.............................................................................................................................41
13. TOLERANCE RANGE SETTINGS....................................................................... 42
13.1 Setting the delay time for tolerance range alarm ..............................................................................42
13.2 Setting the temperature tolerance range ..........................................................................................42
14. NOTIFICATION AND ALARM FUNCTIONS ........................................................ 43
14.1 Information messages.......................................................................................................................43
14.2 Alarm messages ...............................................................................................................................43
14.3 Activating / deactivating the audible alarm (alarm buzzer) ...............................................................44
14.4 Zero-voltage relay alarm contact ......................................................................................................45
15. PROGRAM START / STOP FUNCTION .............................................................. 46
15.1 Start time program ............................................................................................................................46
15.2 Start week program...........................................................................................................................46
15.3 Stop program ....................................................................................................................................47
16. ETHERNET NETWORK SETTINGS .................................................................... 47
16.1 Showing the network settings ...........................................................................................................47
16.1.1 Showing the chamber’s MAC address ....................................................................................47
16.1.2 Showing the IP address...........................................................................................................48
16.1.3 Showing the subnet mask .......................................................................................................48
16.1.4 Showing the standard gateway ...............................................................................................48
16.1.5 Showing the DNS server address ...........................................................................................49
16.1.6 Showing the DNS chamber name ...........................................................................................49
16.2 Changing the configuration of the network settings..........................................................................49
16.2.1 Selecting the type of IP address assignment (automatic / manual) ........................................50
16.2.2 Selecting the type of assignment of the DNS server address (automatic / manual)...............50
16.2.3 Assigning the IP address.........................................................................................................50
16.2.4 Setting the subnet mask..........................................................................................................51
16.2.5 Setting the standard gateway..................................................................................................52
16.2.6 Assigning the DNS server address .........................................................................................52
17. DATA RECORDER .............................................................................................. 52
17.1 Recorded data...................................................................................................................................53
17.2 Storage capacity ...............................................................................................................................53

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17.3 Setting the storage rate for the “DL1” recorder data .........................................................................53
17.4 Deleting the data recorder.................................................................................................................54
18. USB MENU: DATA TRANSFER VIA USB INTERFACE ..................................... 54
18.1 Connecting the USB stick .................................................................................................................54
18.2 Import function ..................................................................................................................................55
18.3 Export functions ................................................................................................................................55
18.4 Ongoing data transfer .......................................................................................................................55
18.5 Error during data transmission..........................................................................................................56
18.6 Removing the USB stick ...................................................................................................................56
19. OPTIONS.............................................................................................................. 56
19.1 APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software (option)........................................................................56
19.2 Object temperature display with flexible Pt100 temperature sensor (option) ...................................56
19.3 Analog output for temperature (option) .............................................................................................57
19.4 Interior lighting (option) .....................................................................................................................57
19.5 HEPA fresh air filter (option) .............................................................................................................57
19.6 Mostly gas-tight version (option) .......................................................................................................57
19.7 Inert gas connection with mostly gas-tight version (option) ..............................................................58
20. CLEANING AND DECONTAMINATION .............................................................. 60
20.1 Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................60
20.2 Decontamination / chemical disinfection...........................................................................................62
21. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE, TROUBLESHOOTING, REPAIR, TESTING... 63
21.1 General information, personnel qualification.....................................................................................63
21.2 Maintenance intervals, service..........................................................................................................63
21.3 Simple troubleshooting......................................................................................................................64
21.4 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH .................................................................................66
22. DISPOSAL............................................................................................................ 66
22.1 Disposal of the transport packing......................................................................................................66
22.2 Decommissioning..............................................................................................................................66
22.3 Disposal of the chamber in the Federal Republic of Germany .........................................................67
22.4 Disposal of the chamber in the member states of the EU except for the Federal Republic of Germany
..........................................................................................................................................................68
22.5 Disposal of the chamber in non-member states of the EU ...............................................................69
23. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 69
23.1 Factory calibration and adjustment ...................................................................................................69
23.2 Definition of usable volume...............................................................................................................69
23.3 Over current protection .....................................................................................................................70
23.4 FP technical data ..............................................................................................................................70
23.5 Equipment and options (extract) .......................................................................................................72
23.6 Accessories and spare parts (extract) ..............................................................................................73
23.7 Dimensions size 56 ...........................................................................................................................74
23.8 Dimensions size 115 .........................................................................................................................75
23.9 Dimensions size 260 .........................................................................................................................76
23.10 Dimensions size 720 .........................................................................................................................77
24. CERTIFICATES AND DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY............................... 78
24.1 EU Declaration of Conformity............................................................................................................78
24.2 UKCA Declaration of Conformity ......................................................................................................81
25. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE ............................................... 82
25.1 For chambers located outside the USA and Canada .......................................................................82
25.2 For chambers located in the USA and Canada ................................................................................85

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Dear customer,
For the correct operation of the chambers, it is important that you read this operating manual completely
and carefully and observe all instructions as indicated. Failure to read, understand and follow the instruc-
tions may result in personal injury. It can also lead to damage to the chamber and/or poor equipment per-
formance
1. Safety
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 fa-
miliar with all precautionary measures required for working in a laboratory. Observe the national regulations
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-date-
ness 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 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. Images are to provide basic understanding. They may devi-
ate from the actual version of the chamber. The actual scope of delivery can, due to optional or special
design, or due to recent technical changes, deviate from the information and illustrations in these instruc-
tions 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.

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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 existing
agreement, description, or legal relationship, nor do they modify such a relationship. All obligations on the
part of BINDER derive from the respective purchase contract, which also contains the entire and exclusively
valid statement of warranty administration and the general terms and conditions, as well as the legal regu-
lations valid at the time the contract is concluded. The statements in this manual neither augment nor
restrict the contractual warranty provisions.
1.3.1 Intellectual property
This operating manual is protected by copyright. Any unauthorized copying or disclosure to third
parties is strictly prohibited. We reserve the right to take legal action and, if necessary, to assert
claims for damages in the event of infringement.
Trademark Information: All BINDER trademarks relating to products or service, as well as trade names,
logos and product names used on the website, products and documents of BINDER company are trade-
marks or registered trademarks of BINDER company (including BINDER GmbH, BINDER Inc.) in the U.S.
and other countries and communities of states. This includes word marks, position marks, word/figurative
marks, design configurations, figurative marks, and design patents.
Patent Information: BINDER products, categories of products, and accessories may be covered by one
or more patents and/or utility models in the U.S. and other countries and communities of states. This infor-
mation is provided to satisfy the virtual patent marking provisions of various jurisdictions, in particular it is
intended to serve as notice under 35 U.S.C. § 287(a). Products and services listed on the BINDER website
may be sold individually or as part of a combination product. Additional patent applications may also be
pending in the U.S. and other countries and communities of states.
Please visit www.binder-world.com for more information.
1.4 Structure of the safety instructions
In this operating manual, the following safety definitions and symbols indicate dangerous situations follow-
ing the harmonization of ISO 3864-2 and ANSI Z535.6.
1.4.1 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
(irreversible) injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
(irreversible) injury
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor
(reversible) injury

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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.
1.4.3 Pictograms
Warning signs
Electrical hazard
Hot surface
Explosive atmosphere Stability hazard
Lifting hazard
Risk of corrosion and / or
chemical burns
Suffocation hazard
Harmful substances
Biohazard
Pollution Hazard
Mandatory action signs
Mandatory regulation
Read operating
instructions
Disconnect the power
plug
Lift with several persons
Lift with mechanical
assistance
Environment protection Wear protective gloves
Wear safety goggles
Prohibition signs
Do NOT touch
Do NOT spray with
water
Information to be observed in order to ensure optimum function of the product.

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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.
1.5 Localization / position of safety labels on the chamber
The following labels are located on the chamber:
Pictograms (Warning signs)
Service label
Hot surface
•Outer chamber door
•On chamber rear next to the exhaust duct
Read operating manual
•UL chamber: outer chamber door
Figure 1: Position of labels on the chamber front (example: FP 56)
Keep safety labels complete and legible.
Replace safety labels that are no longer legible. Contact BINDER Service for these replacements.

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1.6 Type plate
The type plate is located on the left-hand side of the chamber, bottom right-hand.
Figure 2: Type plate (example FP 115 regular chamber)
Figure 3: Type plate (example FP-UL 115regular chamber)
Indications of the type plate (example)
Indication
Information
BINDER
Manufacturer: BINDER GmbH
FP 115
Model designation
Drying and heating oven
Chamber name: Drying and heating oven
Serial No.
000000000000
Serial No of the chamber
Built
2022
Year of construction
Nominal temperature
300 °C
572 °F
Nominal temperature
IP protection
20
IP type of protection acc. to EN 60529
Temp. safety device
DIN 12880
Temperature safety device acc. to standard DIN 12880
Class
2/3.1
Class of temperature safety device (selectable)
Art. No.
9010-0364
Art. no. of the chamber
Project No.
---
Optional: Special application acc. to project no.
1,40 kW
Nominal power
6,10 A
Nominal current
230 V / 50 Hz
Nominal voltage ± 10%
at the indicated power frequency
230 V / 60 Hz
1 N ~
Current type
Nominal temp.
300 °C
1,40 kW / 6,10 A
572 °F
230 V / 50 Hz
IP protection
20
230 V / 60 Hz
Safety device
DIN 12880
1 N ~
Class
2/3.1
Art. No.
9010-0364
Project No.
Built
2022
Drying and heating oven
BINDER GmbH
Im Mittleren Ösch 5
78532 Tuttlingen / Germany
www.binder-world.com
FP 115
E3.1
Serial No. 00000000000000
MADE IN GERMANY
Nominal temp.
300 °C
1,40 kW / 11,7 A
572 °F
120 V / 50 Hz
IP protection
20
Safety device
DIN 12880
1 N ~
Class
2/3.1
Art. No.
9010-0368
Project No.
Built
2022
Drying and heating oven
BINDER GmbH
Im Mittleren Ösch 5
78532 Tuttlingen / Germany
www.binder-world.com
FP 115-UL
E3.1
Serial No. 00000000000000
MADE IN GERMANY

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Symbols on the type plate
Symbol Valid for Information
All chambers CE conformity marking
All chambers
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 Directive
2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE).
UL chambers only
The chamber is certified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.®
according to the following standards:
•ANSI/UL/IEC EN 61010-1 Edition 3, 2012-05, with revi-
sions through July 19, 2019 evaluation
•CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-12 Edition 3, 2012-05, with revi-
sions through 2018-11 evaluation
1.7 UKCA Label
The sticker with UKCA Authorised Representative details sticks next to the type plate to the left side of the
chamber, bottom right-hand.
Figure 4: UKCA Label
Symbol on the sticker
Symbol Applies to Information
All models except
UL models UKCA conformity marking
1.8 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chambers
With regard to operating the chambers and to the installation location, please observe the local and national
regulations relevant for your country (for Germany: DGUV guidelines 213-850 on safe working in laborato-
ries, issued by the employers’ liability insurance association).
BINDER GmbH is only responsible for the safety features of the chamber provided skilled electricians or
qualified personnel authorized by BINDER perform all maintenance and repair, and if components relating
to chamber safety are replaced in the event of failure with original spare parts.
To operate the chamber, use only original BINDER accessories or accessories from third-party suppliers
authorized by BINDER. The user is responsible for any risk caused by using unauthorized accessories.
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
43KM

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NOTICE
Danger of overheating due to lack of ventilation.
Damage to the chamber.
∅Do NOT install the chamber in unventilated recesses.
Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.
Observe the prescribed minimum distances when installing the chamber (chap. 3.4)
Do not install or operate the chambers in hazardous locations.
DANGER
Danger of explosion due to combustible dusts or explosive mixtures in the vicinity
of the chamber.
Serious injury or death from burns and / or explosion pressure.
∅Do NOT operate the chamber in potentially explosive areas.
KEEP combustible dust or air-solvent mixtures AWAY from the chamber.
The chambers do not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.
DANGER
Danger of explosion due to introduction of flammable or explosive substances in
the chamber.
Serious injury or death from burns and / or explosion pressure.
∅Do NOT introduce any substance into the chamber which is combustible or explosive at
working temperature.
∅Do NOT introduce any combustible 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 con-
tained moisture constituent and its behavior with the addition of heat energy.
Familiarize yourself with any potential health risks caused by the charging material, the contained moisture
constituent or by reaction products that may arise during the temperature process. Take adequate
measures to exclude such risks prior to putting the chamber into operation.
DANGER
Electrical hazard by water entering the chamber.
Deadly electric shock.
∅The chamber must NOT become wet during operation, cleaning, or maintenance.
∅Do NOT install the chamber in damp areas or in puddles.
Set up the chamber in a splash-proof manner.
The chambers were produced in accordance with VDE regulations and were routinely tested in accordance
to VDE 0411-1 (IEC 61010-1).
During and shortly after operation, the temperature of the inner surfaces almost equals the set-point. The
inner chamber, exhaust duct, the door gaskets, and the area of the access ports (option), will become hot
during operation.

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CAUTION
Danger of burning by touching hot chamber parts during or after operation.
Burns.
∅Do NOT touch the inner surfaces, exhaust duct, access ports (option), door gaskets, or
the charging material during operation.
∅Do NOT place the power cable over the door gap when the chamber is hot after opera-
tion.
1.9 Intended use
Observing the instructions in this operating manual and conducting regular maintenance
work (chap. 21.2) is part of the intended use.
Any use of the chambers that does not comply with the requirements specified in this Operating
Manual shall be considered improper use.
Other applications than those described in this chapter are not approved.
Use
The chambers are suitable for exact tempering of harmless materials and for drying and heat treatment of
solid or pulverized charging material, as well as bulk material, using the supply of heat. They can be used
to dry e.g. glassware, and for warm storage of liquids in containers.
DO NOT use the device for drying processes that release so large amounts of water vapor that condensa-
tion occurs.
Requirements for the chamber load
Any solvent must not be explosive or flammable. 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 sublima-
tion point of the charging material. Any component of the charging material must NOT be able to release
toxic gases.
The loading material shall not contain any corrosive ingredients that may damage the machine 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.
The chamber does not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.
DANGER
Explosion or implosion hazard and danger of poisoning through the introduction of
unsuitable loading material.
Poisoning. Serious injury or death from burns and / or explosion pressure.
∅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.

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Contamination of the chamber by toxic, infectious or radioactive substances must be prevented
WARNING
Danger of intoxication and infection through contamination of the chamber with
toxic, infectious or radioactive substances.
Damages to health.
Protect the interior of the chamber from contamination by toxic, infectious or radioactive
substances.
Take suitable protective measures when introducing and removing toxic, infectious or
radioactive material
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.
Connect only external devices to the chamber interfaces Ethernet and USB which are compliant with the
standards EN 61010-1:2010 or EN 60950-1:2006 mod.
Medical devices
The chambers are not classified as medical devices as defined by Regulation (EU) No 2017/745.
Due to the special demands of the Medical Products legislation, these chambers are not
qualified to perform sterilization of medical devices as defined by Regulation (EU) No
2017/745.
Personnel Requirements
Only trained personnel with knowledge of the Operating Manual can set up and install the chamber, start it
up, operate, clean, and take it out of operation. Service and repairs call for further technical requirements
(e.g. electrical know-how), as well as knowledge of the service manual.
Installation site requirements
The chambers are designed for setting up inside a building (indoor use).
The requirements described in the Operating Manual for installation site and ambient conditions (chap. 3.4)
must be met.
WARNING: If customer should use a BINDER chamber running in non-supervised continu-
ous operation, we strongly recommend in case of inclusion of irrecoverable specimen or
samples to split such specimen or samples and store them in at least two chambers, if this is
feasible.
1.10 Foreseeable Misuse
Other applications than those described in chap. 1.9 are not approved.
This expressly includes the following misuses (the list is not exhaustive), which pose risks despite the
inherently safe construction and existing technical safety equipment:
•Non-observance of Operating Manual
•Non-observance of information and warnings on the chamber (e.g. control unit messages, safety iden-
tifiers, warning signals)
•Installation, startup, operation, maintenance and repair by untrained, insufficiently qualified, or unau-
thorized personnel
•Missed or delayed maintenance and testing
•Non-observance of traces of wear and tear
•Insertion of materials excluded or not permitted by this Operating Manual.

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•Non-compliance with the admissible parameters for processing the respective material.
•Installation, testing, service or repair in the presence of solvents
•Installation of replacement parts and use of accessories and operating resources not specified and au-
thorized by the manufacturer
•Bypassing or changing protective systems, operation of the chamber without the designated protective
systems
•Non-observance of messages regarding cleaning and disinfection of the chamber.
•Spilling water or cleaning agent on the chamber, water penetrating into the chamber during operation,
cleaning or maintenance
•Cleaning activity while the chamber is turned on
•Operation of the chamber with a damaged housing or damaged power cord
•Continued operation of the chamber during an obvious malfunction
•Insertion of objects, particularly metallic objects, in louvers or other openings or slots on the chamber
•Human error (e.g. insufficient experience, qualification, stress, exhaustion, laziness)
To prevent these and other risks from incorrect operation, it is recommended the operator issue operating
instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
1.11 Residual Risks
The unavoidable design features of a chamber, as well as its proper field of application, can also pose risks,
even during correct operation. These residual risks include hazards which, despite the inherently safe de-
sign, existing technical protective equipment, safety precautions and supplementary protective measures,
cannot be ruled out.
Messages on the chamber and in the Operating Manual warn of residual risks. The consequences of these
residual risks and the measures required to prevent them are listed in the Operating Manual. Moreover, the
operator must take measures to minimize hazards from unavoidable residual risks. This includes, in partic-
ular, issuing operating instructions.
The following list summarizes the hazards against which this Operating Manual and the Service Manual
warn, and specifies protective measures at the appropriate spots:
Unpacking, Transport, Installation
•Sliding or tilting the chamber
•Setup of the chamber in unauthorized areas
•Installation of a damaged chamber
•Installation of a chamber with damaged power cord
•Inappropriate site of installation
•Missing protective conductor connection
Normal operation
•Assembly errors
•Contact with hot surfaces on the housing
•Contact with hot surfaces in the interior and inside of doors
•Emission of non-ionizing radiation from electrical operating resources
•Contact with live parts in normal state
•Inappropriate handling of inert gas (option)

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Cleaning and Decontamination
•Penetration of water into the chamber
•Inappropriate cleaning and decontamination agents
•Enclosure of persons in the interior
Malfunction and Damage
•Continued operation of the chamber during an obvious malfunction or outage of the heating system
•Contact with live parts during error status
•Operation of a unit with damaged power cord
Maintenance
•Maintenance work on live parts.
•Execution of maintenance work by untrained/insufficiently qualified personnel
•Electrical safety analysis during annual maintenance not performed
Trouble-shooting and Repairs
•Non-observance of warning messages in the Service Manual
•Trouble-shooting of live parts without specified safety measures
•Absence of a plausibility check to rule out erroneous inscription of electrical components
•Performance of repair work by untrained/insufficiently qualified personnel
•Inappropriate repairs which do not meet the quality standard specified by BINDER
•Use of replacement parts other than BINDER original replacement parts
•Electrical safety analysis not performed after repairs

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2. Chamber description
BINDER drying and heating ovens FP are equipped with an Mikroprozessor-Bildschirmregler für Temper-
atur und Lüfterdrehzahl, which indicates the temperature with an accuracy of a tenth of a degree.
All chambers are heated electrically and ventilated by fan-assisted, forced-air circulation.
The concept of air conduction guarantees high level of spatial and time-based temperature precision,
thanks to the direct and distributed air circulation into the interior. The fan supports exact attainment and
maintenance of the desired temperature accuracy.
The chambers are regularly equipped with an overtemperature safety device class 1 acc. to DIN12880:2007
and with an overtemperature safety controller (selectable between overtemperature temperature safety
device class 2 or class 3.1 acc. to DIN12880:2007), see chap. 11).
The chambers are equipped with the "FailSafe" function, a second temperature sensor is used for mutual
monitoring and takes over the function in the event of an error (chap. 10).
Material: The inner chamber and the inside of the doors are made of stainless steel V2A (German material
no. 1.4301, US equivalent AISI 304 and material no. 1.4016, US equivalent AISI 430). When operating the
chambers at temperatures above 150 °C / 302 °F, the impact of the oxygen in the air may cause discolor-
ation of the metallic surfaces (yellowish-brown or blue) by natural oxidation processes. These colorations
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 also completely coated.
All chamber functions are easy and comfortable to use thanks to their clear arrangement. Major features
are easy cleaning of all chamber parts and avoidance of undesired contamination.
The chambers sizes 56, 115, 260 are equipped with an on/off switch on the bottom right-hand side of the
door. The chamber size 720 has a main power switch on the chamber rear.
The chambers are regularly equipped with a zero-voltage relay alarm contact and two zero-voltage switch-
ing contacts. As optional equipment they are available with analog output, interior lighting, access ports
with silicone plugs, HEPA air filter, inert gas connection with mostly gas-tight design.
The chambers are regularly equipped with an Ethernet interface for computer communication, e.g. via the
APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software (option, chap. 19.1) and with a USB interface to read out the
measured values in real time.
The models size 720 are equipped with four castors. Both front castors can be locked by brakes.
Temperature ranges see technical data (chap. 23.4).

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2.1 Chamber overview
Figure 5: Overview, closed chamber with single door
Figure 6: Overview, open chamber with single door
(1) Triangular instrument panel with controller RD4 and USB interface
(2) Door handle
(3) Outer door
(4) On/Off switch (up to size 260)
(5) Rack
(2)
(3)
(1)
(4)
(5)
(3)
(1)
(2)

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2.2 Chamber rear
Figure 7: Overview, chamber with single door
(4) On/Off switch (up to size 260)
(6) SUB-D socket “ALARM /SWITCH CONTACT” for zero-voltage relay alarm contact and two zero-voltage
switching contacts
(7) SUB-D socket “ANALOG OUTPUT” (option) for optional analog output
(8) Miniature fuses 250 V AC (T) (up to size 260):
2x 6,3 A for FP 56 und 115, 2x 8 A for FP 260, 2x 12,5 A for FP-UL
(9) Connection for IEC connector plug (up to size 260) 230 V AC for FP / 100-120 V AC for FP-UL
(10) Exhaust duct
(10)
(6)
(7)
(4)
(9)
(8)

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2.3 Triangular instrument panel
RD4 Controller display
Switch for LED Interior lighting (option)
USB interface
Figure 8: Triangular instrument panel with RD4 chamber controller and USB interface
2.4 Main power switch (size 720)
The chambers size 720 are equipped with a main power (11) switch located on the chamber rear.
Off On
Figure 9: Main power switch (11) on the chamber rear
2.5 Zero-voltage switching contacts
The chambers are regularly equipped with two zero-voltage switching contacts.
The SUB-D socket “ALARM /SWITCH CONTACT” (6) serves not only for collective alarm output via zero-voltage
alarm contact (chap. 14.4) but also for controlling two switching contacts via the program controller, which
serve to switch any device connected to the zero-voltage relay output. They are controlled in the "Functions
on/off" menu of the chamber controller (chap. 8). A suitable plug is enclosed.
Switching contact 1
PIN 4 / PIN 5 / PIN 6
Switching contact 2
PIN 1 / PIN 2 / PIN 3
Figure 10: Pin allocation of the SUB-D socket „ALARM /SWITCH CONTACT“ (6) for zero-voltage switching
contacts

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Maximum loading capacity of the switching contacts: 24V AC/DC – 2.5 A
DANGER
Electrical hazard through overload of contacts.
Deadly electric shock. Damage to the switching contacts and connection socket.
∅Do NOT exceed the maximum switching load of 24V AC/DC – 2.5A.
∅Do NOT connect any devices with a higher loading capacity.
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 racks 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.
CAUTION
Risk of injury and damages by lifting heavy loads and by sliding or tilting of the
chamber due to improper lifting.
Injuries, damage to the chamber.
∅Do NOT lift or transport the chamber using the door handle or the door.
∅Do NOT lift chambers size 720 by hand
Lift the chamber size 56 and 115 from the pallet at its four lower corners with the aid of
2 people, chamber size 260 with the aid of 4 people.
Lift chambers size 720 from the pallet using technical devices (fork lifter). Set the fork
lifter only from the rear in the middle of the chamber. Make sure to place all the lateral
supports of the chamber on the forks.
If you need to return the chamber, please use the original packing and observe the guidelines for safe lifting
and transportation (chap. 3.2).
For disposal of the transport packing, see chap. 22.1.
Note on second-hand chambers (Ex-Demo-Units):
Second-hand chambers are chambers that have been used for a short time for tests or exhibitions. They
are thoroughly tested before resale. BINDER ensures that the chamber is technically sound and will work
flawlessly.
Second-hand chambers are marked with a sticker on the chamber door. Please remove the sticker before
commissioning the chamber.