Binder KBF 240 User manual

Issue 07/2017 Art. N0. 7001-0319
Operating Manual
Translation of the original operating manual
KBF (E6)
Constant climate chambers with program control
Model Model version Art. No.
KBF 115 KBF115-230V 9020-0320, 9120-0320
KBF115-240V 9020-0321, 9120-0321
KBF 240 KBF240-230V 9020-0322, 9120-0322
KBF240-240V 9020-0323, 9120-0323
KBF 720 KBF720-230V 9020-0324, 9120-0324
KBF720-240V 9020-0325, 9120-0325
KBF 1020 KBF1020-230V 9020-0326, 9120-0326
KBF1020-240V 9020-0327, 9120-0327
KMF (E6)
Constant climate chambers
with enlarged temperature and humidity range
with program control
Model Model version Art. No.
KMF 115 KMF115-230V 9020-0341, 9120-0341
KMF115-240V 9020-0342, 9120-0342
KMF 240 KMF240-230V 9020-0343, 9120-0343
KMF240-240V 9020-0344, 9120-0344
KMF 720 KMF720-230V 9020-0345, 9120-0345
KMF720-240V 9020-0346, 9120-0346
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]

KBF + KMF (E6) 07/2017 page 2/155
Content
1. SAFETY..................................................................................................................6
1.1 Legal considerations...........................................................................................................................6
1.2 Structure of the safety instructions......................................................................................................6
1.2.1 Signal word panel......................................................................................................................6
1.2.2 Safety alert symbol....................................................................................................................7
1.2.3 Pictograms.................................................................................................................................7
1.2.4 Word message panel structure.................................................................................................8
1.3 Localization / position of safety labels on the chamber......................................................................8
1.4 Type plate .........................................................................................................................................10
1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chambers.............................................11
1.6 Intended use .....................................................................................................................................13
1.7 Operating instructions.......................................................................................................................13
1.8 Measures to prevent accidents.........................................................................................................14
1.9 Resistance of the humidity sensor against harmful substances.......................................................15
2. CHAMBER DESCRIPTION..................................................................................16
2.1 Chamber overview............................................................................................................................17
2.2 Instrument panel ...............................................................................................................................17
2.3 Lateral control panels........................................................................................................................18
2.4 Rear view with water connections ....................................................................................................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................................................................................22
4. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS................................................................24
4.1 Spacer for wall distance....................................................................................................................24
4.2 Wastewater connection.....................................................................................................................24
4.3 Freshwater supply.............................................................................................................................25
4.3.1 Automatic fresh water supply via water pipe...........................................................................25
4.3.2 Manual fresh water supply via external freshwater can (option).............................................26
4.3.3 Connection kit for connecting the chamber to the water main................................................26
4.3.4 Safety kit: Hose burst protection device with reflux protection device (available via BINDER
INDIVIDUAL customized solutions)........................................................................................27
4.4 Electrical connection.........................................................................................................................29
4.5 Connection of the voltage changer (option for KBF) ........................................................................30
5. FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW OF THE MB2 CHAMBER CONTROLLER...............32
5.1 Operating functions in normal display...............................................................................................33
5.2 Display views: Normal display, program display, chart-recorder display .........................................34
5.3 Controller icons overview..................................................................................................................35
5.4 Operating modes...............................................................................................................................37
5.5 Controller menu structure .................................................................................................................38
5.5.1 Main menu...............................................................................................................................39
5.5.2 “Settings” submenu.................................................................................................................40
5.5.3 “Service” submenu..................................................................................................................40
5.6 Principle of controller entries.............................................................................................................41
5.7 Performance during and after power failures....................................................................................41
5.8 Performance when opening the door................................................................................................42
6. START UP............................................................................................................42
6.1 Turning on the chamber....................................................................................................................42

KBF + KMF (E6) 07/2017 page 3/155
6.2 Controller settings upon start up.......................................................................................................42
6.3 Turning on/off humidity control..........................................................................................................43
7. SET-POINT ENTRY IN “FIXED VALUE” OPERATING MODE...........................44
7.1 Set-point entry for temperature, humidity, and fan speed through the “Setpoints” menu ................45
7.2 Direct setpoint entry for temperature and humidity via Normal display............................................46
7.3 Special controller functions via operation lines.................................................................................46
8. TIMER PROGRAM: STOPWATCH FUNCTION ..................................................47
8.1 Starting a timer program...................................................................................................................47
8.1.1 Performance during program delay time.................................................................................47
8.2 Stopping a running timer program ....................................................................................................48
8.2.1 Pausing a running timer program............................................................................................48
8.2.2 Cancelling a running timer program........................................................................................48
8.3 Performance after the end of the program........................................................................................48
9. TIME PROGRAMS...............................................................................................49
9.1 Starting an existing time program.....................................................................................................49
9.1.1 Performance during program delay time.................................................................................50
9.2 Stopping a running time program......................................................................................................50
9.2.1 Pausing a running time program.............................................................................................50
9.2.2 Cancelling a running time program.........................................................................................50
9.3 Performance after the end of the program........................................................................................50
9.4 Creating a new time program............................................................................................................51
9.5 Program editor: program management.............................................................................................51
9.5.1 Deleting a time program..........................................................................................................52
9.6 Section editor: section management ................................................................................................53
9.6.1 Add a new program section.....................................................................................................54
9.6.2 Copy and insert or replace a program section........................................................................54
9.6.3 Deleting a program section .....................................................................................................55
9.7 Value entry for a program section.....................................................................................................56
9.7.1 Section duration.......................................................................................................................56
9.7.2 Set-point ramp and set-point step...........................................................................................57
9.7.3 Special controller functions via operation lines.......................................................................58
9.7.4 Setpoint entry ..........................................................................................................................59
9.7.5 Tolerance range ......................................................................................................................59
9.7.6 Repeating one or several sections within a time program......................................................60
9.7.7 Saving the time program.........................................................................................................61
10. WEEK PROGRAMS.............................................................................................62
10.1 Starting an existing week program....................................................................................................62
10.2 Cancelling a running week program.................................................................................................62
10.3 Creating a new week program..........................................................................................................63
10.4 Program editor: program management.............................................................................................64
10.4.1 Deleting a week program ........................................................................................................65
10.5 Section editor: section management ................................................................................................66
10.5.1 Add a new program section.....................................................................................................67
10.5.2 Copy and insert or replace a program section........................................................................67
10.5.3 Deleting a program section .....................................................................................................68
10.6 Value entry for a program section.....................................................................................................68
10.6.1 Set-point ramp and set-point step modes...............................................................................68
10.6.2 Weekday..................................................................................................................................69
10.6.3 Start time.................................................................................................................................69
10.6.4 Setpoint entry ..........................................................................................................................70
10.6.5 Special controller functions via operation lines.......................................................................70
11. NOTIFICATION AND ALARM FUNCTIONS........................................................71
11.1 Notification and alarm messages overview ......................................................................................71
11.1.1 Notifications.............................................................................................................................71
11.1.2 Alarm messages......................................................................................................................72

KBF + KMF (E6) 07/2017 page 4/155
11.1.3 Messages concerning the humidity system............................................................................72
11.2 State of alarm....................................................................................................................................73
11.3 Resetting an alarm, list of active alarms...........................................................................................73
11.4 Tolerance range settings ..................................................................................................................74
11.5 Activating / deactivating the audible alarm (alarm buzzer)...............................................................75
12. TEMPERATURE SAFETY DEVICES...................................................................75
12.1 Over temperature protective device (class 1)...................................................................................75
12.2 Overtemperature safety controller class 3.1.....................................................................................75
12.2.1 Safety controller modes...........................................................................................................76
12.2.2 Setting the safety controller.....................................................................................................76
12.2.3 Message and measures in the state of alarm.........................................................................77
12.2.4 Function check ........................................................................................................................77
12.3 Temperature safety device class 3.3 (option)...................................................................................78
12.3.1 Temperature safety device class 3.1 ......................................................................................79
12.3.2 Temperature safety device class 3.2 ......................................................................................80
13. USER MANAGEMENT.........................................................................................81
13.1 Authorization levels and password protection..................................................................................81
13.2 Log in.................................................................................................................................................84
13.3 Log out ..............................................................................................................................................85
13.4 User change......................................................................................................................................85
13.5 Password assignment and password change..................................................................................86
13.5.1 Password change....................................................................................................................86
13.5.2 Deleting the password for an individual authorization level....................................................88
13.5.3 New password assignment for “service” or “admin” authorization level when the password
function was deactivated ........................................................................................................89
13.6 Activation code..................................................................................................................................90
14. GENERAL CONTROLLER SETTINGS................................................................91
14.1Selecting the controller’s menu language.........................................................................................91
14.2 Selecting the temperature unit..........................................................................................................91
14.3 Setting date and time........................................................................................................................92
14.4 Display configuration.........................................................................................................................93
14.4.1 Adapting the display parameters.............................................................................................93
14.4.2 Touchscreen calibration..........................................................................................................94
14.5 Network and communication.............................................................................................................95
14.5.1 Serial interfaces.......................................................................................................................95
14.5.2 Ethernet...................................................................................................................................96
14.5.3 Web server..............................................................................................................................97
14.5.4 E-Mail ......................................................................................................................................98
14.6 USB menu.........................................................................................................................................99
15. GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................100
15.1 Service contact page ......................................................................................................................100
15.2 Current operating parameters.........................................................................................................100
15.3 Event list..........................................................................................................................................101
15.4 Technical chamber information.......................................................................................................102
16. CHART RECORDER DISPLAY .........................................................................103
16.1 Views...............................................................................................................................................103
16.1.1 Show and hide legend...........................................................................................................103
16.1.2 Switch between legend pages ..............................................................................................103
16.1.3 Show and hide specific indications .......................................................................................104
16.1.4 History display.......................................................................................................................104
16.2 Setting the parameters....................................................................................................................107
17. HUMIDIFICATION / DEHUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM.........................................108
17.1 Function of the humidifying and dehumidifying system..................................................................110

KBF + KMF (E6) 07/2017 page 5/155
18. DEFROSTING AT REFRIGERATING OPERATION..........................................111
19. OPTIONS............................................................................................................112
19.1 Communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option)..........................................112
19.2 RS485 interface (option).................................................................................................................112
19.3 Data logger kits (option)..................................................................................................................112
19.4 Analog outputs for temperature and humidity (option) ...................................................................113
19.5 Zero-voltage relay alarm outputs for temperature and humidity (option) .......................................113
19.6 Water protected internal socket (option for KBF – not for UL chambers).......................................114
19.7 Additional flexible Pt 100 temperature sensor (available via BINDER INDIVIDUAL customized
solutions).........................................................................................................................................115
19.8 Object temperature display with flexible Pt 100 temperature sensor (option)................................115
19.9 External freshwater and wastewater cans (option).........................................................................116
19.9.1 Mounting the freshwater can.................................................................................................116
19.9.2 Mounting the wastewater can................................................................................................118
19.9.3 Mounting with wastewater recycling......................................................................................119
19.10 BINDER Pure Aqua Service (option)..............................................................................................120
20. MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND SERVICE ..................................................120
20.1 Maintenance intervals, service........................................................................................................120
20.2 Cleaning and decontamination .......................................................................................................121
20.2.1 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................121
20.2.2 Decontamination ...................................................................................................................123
20.3 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH...............................................................................124
21. DISPOSAL..........................................................................................................124
21.1 Disposal of the transport packing ...................................................................................................124
21.2 Decommissioning............................................................................................................................125
21.3 Disposal of the chamber in the Federal Republic of Germany.......................................................125
21.4 Disposal of the chamber in the member states of the EU except for the Federal Republic of
Germany .........................................................................................................................................126
21.5 Disposal of the chamber in non-member states of the EU.............................................................127
22. TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................128
23. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION..............................................................................130
23.1 Factory calibration and adjustment.................................................................................................130
23.2 Over current protection...................................................................................................................130
23.3 Definition of usable volume.............................................................................................................131
23.4 KBF Technical Data........................................................................................................................131
23.5 KMF technical data .........................................................................................................................133
23.6 Equipment and options (extract).....................................................................................................135
23.7 Spare parts and accessories (extract)............................................................................................136
23.8 Dimensions size 115.......................................................................................................................137
23.9 Dimensions size 240.......................................................................................................................138
23.10 Dimensions size 720.......................................................................................................................139
23.11 Dimensions size 1020.....................................................................................................................140
24. CERTIFICATES AND DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY.............................141
24.1 EU Declaration of Conformity for KBF............................................................................................141
24.2 EU Declaration of Conformity for KMF............................................................................................144
24.3 Certificate for the GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung e.V.“
(German Social Accident Insurance) DGUV...................................................................................147
25. PRODUCT REGISTRATION..............................................................................149
26. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE .............................................150
26.1 For chambers located outside USA and Canada...........................................................................150
26.2 For chambers located in USA and Canada....................................................................................153

KBF + KMF (E6) 07/2017 page 6/155
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
performance.
1. Safety
This operating manual is part of the components of delivery. Always keep it handy for reference. The
device should only be operated by laboratory personnel especially trained for this purpose and familiar
with all precautionary measures required for working in a laboratory. Observe the national regulations on
minimum age of laboratory personnel. To avoid injuries and damage observe the safety instructions of
the operating manual.
WARNING
Failure to observe the safety instructions.
Serious injuries and chamber damage.
Observe the safety instructions in this operating manual.
Carefully read the complete operating instructions of the chambers.
1.1 Legal considerations
This operating manual is for informational purposes only. It contains information for installing, start-up,
operation and maintenance of the product. Note: the contents and the product described are subject to
change without notice.
Understanding and observing the instructions in this operating manual are prerequisites for hazard-free
use and safety during operation and maintenance. In no event shall BINDER be held liable for any dam-
ages, direct or incidental arising out of or related to the use of this manual.
This operating manual cannot cover all conceivable applications. If you would like additional information,
or if special problems arise that are not sufficiently addressed in this manual, please ask your dealer or
contact us directly by phone at the number located on page one of this manual
Furthermore, we emphasize that the contents of this operating manual are not part of an earlier or exist-
ing agreement, description, or legal relationship, nor do they modify such a relationship. All obligations on
the part of BINDER derive from the respective purchase contract, which also contains the entire and ex-
clusively valid statement of warranty administration. The statements in this manual neither augment nor
restrict the contractual warranty provisions.
1.2 Structure of the safety instructions
In this operating manual, the following safety definitions and symbols indicate dangerous situations fol-
lowing the harmonization of ISO 3864-2 and ANSI Z535.6.
1.2.1 Signal word panel
Depending on the probability of serious consequences, potential dangers are identified with a signal
word, the corresponding safety color, and if appropriate, the safety alert symbol.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious (irreversi-
ble) injury.

KBF + KMF (E6) 07/2017 page 7/155
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 of a property in its proximity.
1.2.2 Safety alert symbol
Use of the safety alert symbol indicates a risk of injury.
Observe all measures that are marked with the safety alert symbol in order to avoid death or
injury.
1.2.3 Pictograms
Warning signs
Electrical hazard
Hot surface
Explosive atmosphere Stability hazard
Lifting hazard
Scalding hazard
High humidity
Danger of frost
Risk of corrosion and /
or chemical burns
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

KBF + KMF (E6) 07/2017 page 8/155
Prohibition signs
Do NOT touch Do NOT spray with
water
Do NOT climb
Information to be observed in order to ensure optimum function of the product.
1.2.4 Word message panel structure
Type / cause of hazard.
Possible consequences.
∅Instruction how to avoid the hazard: prohibition
Instruction how to avoid the hazard: mandatory action.
Observe all other notes and information not necessarily emphasized in the same way, in order to avoid
disruptions that could result in direct or indirect injury or property damage.
1.3 Localization / position of safety labels on the chamber
The following labels are located on the chamber:
Pictograms (warning signs)
Risk of injury (on outer door, only KBF-240V and KMF-240V).
Observe the safety instructions in the operating manual.
Hot surface (inner glass door above the glass door handle)
Burning and scalding hazard (chamber rear)
Service label

KBF + KMF (E6) 07/2017 page 9/155
Figure 1: Position of labels on the chamber front (KBF-240V and KMF-240V)
Figure 2: Position of labels on the chamber rear
Keep safety labels complete and legible.
Replace safety labels that are no longer legible. Contact BINDER Service for these replacements.

KBF + KMF (E6) 07/2017 page 10/155
1.4 Type plate
The type plate sticks to the left side of the chamber, bottom right-hand.
Figure 3: Type plate (example KBF 240 regular chamber 9020-0322)
Indications of the type plate (example)
Information
BINDER
Manufacturer: BINDER GmbH
KBF 240
Model designation
Constant climate chamber
Device name
Serial No.
00000000000000
Serial no. of the chamber
Built
2017
Year of construction
Nominal temperature
70 °C / 158 °F
Nominal temperature
IP protection
20
IP type of protection acc. to standard EN 60529
Temp. safety device DIN 12880 Temperature safety device acc. to standard DIN
12880:2007
Class
3.1
Class of temperature safety device
Art. No.
9020-0322
Art. no. of the chamber
Project No.
---
Optional: Special application acc. to project no.
2,10 kW
Nominal power
9,5 A
Nominal current
200-230 V / 50 Hz
Nominal voltage range +/-10%
at the indicated power frequency
200-230 V / 60 Hz
1 N ~
Current type
Max. operating pressure 15 bar
Max operating pressure in the refrigerating system
(15 bar / 218 PSI)
R 134A - 0,17 kg
Refrigerant type and filling weight
Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol
Symbol on the type plate
Information
CE conformity marking
Electrical and electronic equipment manufactured / placed on the mar-
ket in the EU after 13 August 2005 and be disposed of in separate
collection according to Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE).
Nominal temp.
70 °C
2,10 kW / 9,5 A
Max. operating pressure 15 bar
158 °F
200-230 V / 50 Hz
R 134A – 0,17 kg
IP protection
20
200-230 V / 60 Hz
Contains fluorinated
Safety device
DIN 12880
1 N ~
greenhouse gases covered
Class
3.1
by the Kyoto Protocol
Art. No.
9020-0322
Project No.
Built
2017
Constant climate chamber
BINDER GmbH
Im Mittleren Ösch 5
78532 Tuttlingen / Germany
www.binder-world.com
KBF 240
E6
Serial No. 00000000000000
Made in Germany

KBF + KMF (E6) 07/2017 page 11/155
Symbol on the type plate
Information
GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicher-
ung e.V. (DGUV), Prüf- und Zertifizierungsstelle Nahrungsmittel und
Verpackung im DGUV Test“ (German Social Accident Insurance
(DGUV), Testing and Certification Body for Foodstuffs and Packaging
Industry in DGUV Test).
The chamber is certified according to Customs Union Technical Regu-
lation (CU TR) for the Eurasian Economic Union (Russia, Belarus,
Armenia, Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan).
1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chambers
With regard to operating the chambers and to the installation location, please observe the DGUV guide-
lines 213-850 on safe working in laboratories (formerly BGI/GUV-I 850-0, BGR/GUV-R 120 or ZH 1/119,
issued by the employers’ liability insurance association) (for Germany.
BINDER GmbH is only responsible for the safety features of the chamber provided skilled electricians or
qualified personnel authorized by BINDER perform all maintenance and repair, and if components relat-
ing to chamber safety are replaced in the event of failure with original spare parts.
To operate the chamber, use only original BINDER accessories or accessories from third-party suppliers
authorized by BINDER. The user is responsible for any risk caused by using unauthorized accessories.
CAUTION
Danger of overheating.
Damage to the chamber.
∅Do NOT install the chamber in unventilated recesses.
Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.
Do not operate the chambers 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 chambers do not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.
DANGER
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
∅Do NOT introduce any substance into the constant climate chamber which is combus-
tible or explosive at working temperature.
∅NO explosive dust or air-solvent mixture in the inner chamber.
Any solvent contained in the charging material must not be explosive or inflammable. I.e., irrespective of
the solvent concentration in the steam room, NO explosive mixture with air must form. The temperature
inside the chamber must lie below the flash point or below the sublimation point of the charging material.
Familiarize yourself with the physical and chemical properties of the charging material, as well as the
contained moisture constituent and its behavior with the addition of heat energy and humidity.

KBF + KMF (E6) 07/2017 page 12/155
Familiarize yourself with any potential health risks caused by the charging material, the contained mois-
ture 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.
Danger of death.
∅The chamber must NOT become wet during operation or maintenance.
The chambers were produced in accordance with VDE regulations and were routinely tested in accord-
ance to VDE 0411-1 (IEC 61010-1).
During and shortly after operation, the temperature of the inner surfaces almost equals the set-point.
CAUTION
The glass doors, the glass door handles, and the inner chamber will become hot
during operation.
Danger of burning.
∅Do NOT touch the glass doors, the inner surfaces or the charging material during oper-
ation.
WARNING
Stability hazard.
Danger of injury.
Damage to the chamber and the charging material.
Housing cover breakaway.
∅Do NOT climb on the lower housing cover.
∅Do NOT load the lower housing cover and the door with heavy objects while the cham-
ber door is open.

KBF + KMF (E6) 07/2017 page 13/155
1.6 Intended use
Constant climate chambers series KBF and KMF are suitable for exact conditioning of harmless materi-
als. A mixture of any component of the charging material with air must NOT be explosive. The operating
temperature must lie below the flash point or below the sublimation point of the charging material. Any
component of the charging material must NOT be able to release toxic gases.
Other applications are not approved.
The chambers are not classified as medical devices as defined by the Medical Device Directive
93/42/EEC.
Following the instructions in this operating manual and conducting regular maintenance work
(chap. 20) are part of the intended use.
DANGER
Explosion or implosion hazard.
Danger of poisoning.
Danger of death.
∅Do NOT introduce any substance combustible or explosive at working temperature into
the chamber, in particular no energy sources such as batteries or lithium-ion batteries.
∅NO explosive dust or air-solvent mixture in the inner chamber.
∅Do NOT introduce any substance which could lead to release of toxic gases.
The charging material shall not contain any corrosive ingredients that may damage the ma-
chine components made of stainless steel, aluminum, and copper. Such ingredients include in
particular acids and halides. Any corrosive damage caused by such ingredients is excluded
from liability by BINDER GmbH.
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.
In case of foreseeable use of the chamber there is no risk for the user through the integration of the
chamber into systems or by special environmental or operating conditions in the sense of EN 61010-
1:2010. For this, the intended use of the chamber and all its connections must be observed.
1.7 Operating instructions
Depending on the application and location of the chamber, the operator of the chamber must provide the
relevant information for safe operation of the chamber in a set of operating instructions.
Keep these operating instructions with the chamber at all times in a place where they are
clearly visible. They must be comprehensible and written in the language of the employees.

KBF + KMF (E6) 07/2017 page 14/155
1.8 Measures to prevent accidents
The operator of the chamber must observe the following rule: “Betreiben von Arbeitsmitteln. Betreiben
von Kälteanlagen, Wärmepumpen und Kühleinrichtungen“ (Operation of work equipment. Operation of
refrigeration systems, heat pumps and refrigeration equipment) (GUV-R 500 chap. 2.35) (for Germany).
The manufacturer took the following measures to prevent ignition and explosions:
•Indications on the type plate
See operating manual chap. 1.4.
•Operating manual
An operating manual is available for each chamber.
•Overtemperature monitoring
The chamber is equipped with a temperature display, which can be read from outside.
The chamber is equipped with an additional safety controller (temperature safety device class 3.1 acc.
to DIN 12880:2007). Visual and audible (buzzer) signals indicate temperature exceeding.
•Safety, measurement, and control equipment
The safety, measuring, and control equipment is easily accessible.
•Electrostatic charge
The interior parts are grounded.
•Non-ionizing radiation
Non-ionizing radiation is not intentionally produced, but released only for technical reasons by electri-
cal equipment (e.g. electric motors, power cables, solenoids). The machine has no permanent mag-
nets. If persons with active implants (e.g. pacemakers, defibrillators) keep a safe distance (distance of
field source to implant) of 30 cm, an influence of these implants can be excluded with high probability.
•Protection against touchable surfaces
Tested according to EN ISO 13732-1:2008.
•Floors
See operating manual chap. 3.4 for correct installation
•Cleaning
See operating manual chap. 20.2.
•Examinations
The chamber has been inspected by the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung e.V. (DGUV)
(German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV)” (German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV), Testing
and Certification Body for Foodstuffs and Packaging Industry in DGUV Test) and bears the GS mark.

KBF + KMF (E6) 07/2017 page 15/155
1.9 Resistance of the humidity sensor against harmful substances
The following list of harmful substances refers only to the humidity sensor and does not include any other
materials incorporated in the chamber or prohibited substances in relation to explosion protection.
Some gases - especially clean gases - do not have any influence on the humidity sensor. Others do have
a very small influence, whereas others may influence the sensor to a larger extent.
•The following gases do not influence the sensor and the humidity measurement: Argon (Ar), carbon
dioxide (CO2),helium (He), hydrogen (H2), neon (Ne), nitrogen (N2), nitrous oxide (N2O), oxygen (O2)
•The following gases do not or to a minor extent influence the sensor and the humidity measurement:
Butane (C4H10), ethane (C2H6), methane (CH4), natural gas propane (C3H8)
•The following gases do not, or to a minor extent influence the sensor and the humidity measurement,
provided that the indicated loads are not exceeded:
Maximum work place
threshold limit value
Tolerated concentration
with permanent load
Substance
Formula
ppm
mg/m3
ppm
mg/m3
Ammonia
NH3
20
14
5500
4000
Acetone
CH3COCH3
500
1200
3300
8000
Benzene
300
1200
150000
Chlorine
Cl2
0.5
1.5
0.7
2
Acetic acid
CH3COOH
10
25
800
2000
Ethyl acetate
CH3COOC2H5
400
1400
4000
15000
Ethanol
C2H5OH
500
960
3500
6000
Ethylene glycol
HOCH2CH2OH
10
26
1200
3000
Formaldehyde
HCHO
0.3
0.37
2400
3000
Isopropanol
(CH3)2CHOH
200
500
4800
12000
Methanol
CH3OH
200
260
3500
6000
Methyl ethyl ketone
C2H5COCH3
200
590
3300
8000
Ozone
O3
0.1
0.2
0.5
1
Hydrochloric acid
HCl
2
3
300
500
Hydrogen sulphide
H2S
10
15
350
500
Nitrogen oxides
NOx
5
9
5
9
Sulphur dioxide
SO2
5
13
5
13
Toluol
C6H5CH3
100
380
1300
5000
Xylene
C6H4(CH3)2
100
440
1300
5000
These values are to be considered as approximate values. The sensor resistance largely depends on
the temperature and humidity conditions during the time of exposure to harmful substances. Avoid
simultaneous condensation. Tolerated error of measurement: ± 2 %r.H. The maximum work place
threshold limit value is one that can be regarded as harmless for humans.
•Vapors of oil and fat are dangerous for the sensor because they may condensate at the sensor and
thus prevent its function (insulating layer). For similar reasons it is not possible to measure smoke
gases.

KBF + KMF (E6) 07/2017 page 16/155
2. Chamber description
The constant climate chambers KBF and KMF are equipped with a multifunctional microprocessor display
controller with 2-channel technology for temperature and humidity plus a digital display accurate to one-
tenth of a degree resp. 0.1% r.H. With its comprehensive program control functions, the display program
controller MB2 permits the high precision performance of temperature and humidity cycles.
With its microprocessor controlled humidifying and dehumidifying system the KMF is a high-precision
constant climate chamber.
The KBF completely meets the requirements for climatic chambers of the stipulated stability and durability
tests for pharmaceutical products: Stability tests acc. to ICH guideline CPMP/ICH/2736/99 (Q1A)
The KMF completely meets the requirements of the stipulated stability and durability tests for industrial
products.
The APT.line™ preheating chamber system 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 at-
tainment and maintenance of the desired temperature accuracy.
Furthermore, it permits simulating exactly and over long periods constant conditions for other applications
such as sample conditioning for material testing of paper, textiles, plastics, building materials, etc.
A resistance humidifying system humidifies the air. For this purpose, use deionized (demineralized) wa-
ter. The option BINDER Pure Aqua Service allows using the chamber with any degree of water hardness.
The inner chamber, the pre-heating chamber and the interior side of the doors are all made of stainless
steel V2A (German material no. 1.4301, US equivalent AISI 304). 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 efficient program controller is equipped with a multitude of operating functions, in addition to recorder
and alarm functions. Programming of test cycles is easily accomplished via the modern MB2 touch
screen controller and is also possible directly with a computer via Intranet in connection with the commu-
nication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option, chap. 19.1). The constant climate chamber
KMF comes equipped with an Ethernet serial interface for computer communication. In addition, the
BINDER communication software APT-COM™ 3 permits networking up to 30 chambers and connecting
them to a PC for controlling and programming, as well as recording and representing temperature and
humidity data. For further options, see chap.23.6.
The chambers size 240, 720, and 1020 are equipped with four castors. Both front castors can be easily
locked via the attached brakes.
KBF: temperature range: 0 °C / 32 °F up to 70 °C / 158 °F, humidity range: 10% r.H. to 80% r.H.
KMF: temperature range -10 °C / 14 °F up to +100 °C / 212 °F,humidity range: 10 % r.H. to 98 % r.H.
For the control ranges of temperature and humidity, see climatic diagrams (chap. 17).

KBF + KMF (E6) 07/2017 page 17/155
2.1 Chamber overview
Figure 4: Constant climate chamber KBF / KMF size 240
(A) Instrument box
(B) Door handle
(C) Outer door
(D) Refrigerating machine and humidity generation module
2.2 Instrument panel
5,7" controller display with touchscreen
USB interface
Pilot lamp
Figure 5: Instrument panel with MB2 program controller and USB interface
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

KBF + KMF (E6) 07/2017 page 18/155
2.3 Lateral control panels
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
right side left side (optional)
Figure 6: Lateral control panels at the sides of the refrigerating / humidity generation module
with optional equipment
(1) Main power switch
(2) DIN socket for additional Pt 100 sensor (available via BINDER INDIVIDUAL customized solutions)
(3) DIN socket for analog outputs (option)
(4) RS485 interface
(5) DIN socket for switching contacts (option for KMF)
(6) DIN socket for zero-voltage relay alarm output (option)
(7) Ethernet interface
(8) Temperature safety device class 3.1 (part of option “Safety device class 3.3”)
(9) Temperature safety device class 3.2 (part of option “Safety device class 3.3”)

KBF + KMF (E6) 07/2017 page 19/155
2.4 Rear view with water connections
(10)
(11)
(12) (13) (14)
Figure 7: Rear view of the chamber with water connections
(10) Socket for optional freshwater can (chap. 19.9.1)
(11) Power cable
(12) Purging outlet for humidifying module – for service purpose only
(13) Freshwater connection “IN” with screw thread ¾’’ for hose ½“, with union nut
(14) Wastewater connection “OUT” with hose olive for hose ½“

KBF + KMF (E6) 07/2017 page 20/155
3. Completeness of delivery, transportation, storage, and installa-
tion
3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery
After unpacking, please check the chamber and its optional accessories, if any, based on the delivery
receipt for completeness and for transportation damage. Inform the carrier immediately if transportation
damage has occurred.
The final tests of the manufacturer may have caused traces of the shelves on the inner surfaces. This
has no impact on the function and performance of the chamber.
Please remove any transportation protection devices and adhesives in/on the chamber and on the doors
and remove the operating manuals and accessory equipment.
CAUTION
Sliding or tilting of the chamber.
Damage to the chamber.
Risk of injury by lifting heavy loads.
∅Do NOT lift or transport the chamber using the door, the handle, or the lower housing.
Lift chambers size 115 from the pallet at the four lower corners with the aid of four
people
Lift chambers size 240 from the pallet at the four lower corners with the aid of six peo-
ple or with a fork lifter. Set the fork lifter only from the front or rear in the middle of the
chamber.
Lift the chambers sizes 720 and 1020 from the pallet using technical devices (fork
lifter). Set the fork lifter only from the front or rear in the middle of the chamber.
∅Do NOT set the fork lifter from the chamber side.
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. 21.1.
Note on second-hand chambers (Ex-Demo-Units):
Second-hand chambers are chambers that were 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 be-
fore commissioning the chamber.