Binder KMF 115 User manual

Issue 06/2014 Art. N0. 7001-0179
Operating Manual
APT.line™ KMF (E5.2)
Constant climate chambers
with enlarged temperature and humidity range
with program control
Model
Art. No.
KMF 115 (E5.2)
9020-0187, 9120-0187
KMF 115-UL (E5.2)
9020-0188, 9120-0188
KMF 240 (E5.2)
9020-0145, 9120-0145
9020-0219, 9120-0219
KMF 240-UL (E5.2)
9020-0182, 9120-0182
KMF 720 (E5.2)
9020-0185, 9120-0185
9020-0245, 9120-0245
KMF 720-UL (E5.2)
9020-0186, 9120-0186
BINDER GmbH
Address Post office box 102
D-78502 Tuttlingen
Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]
Internet http://www.binder-world.com
E-mail [e-mail]
Service Hotline [phone]
Service Fax [phone]
Service E-Mail [e-mail]
Service Hotline USA [phone] or [phone] x3
Service Hotline Asia Pacific [phone] or [phone]
Service Hotline Russia and CIS [phone]

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EC – declaration of conformity
EG – KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG
EC - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
CE - DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE
Anbieter / Supplier / Fournisseur:
BINDER GmbH
Anschrift / Address / Adresse:
Im Mittleren Ösch 5, D-78532 Tuttlingen
Produkt / Product / Produit:
Konstantklimaschränke mit erweitertem Temperatur- und Feuch-
tebereich
Constant climate chambers with enlarged temperature and humid-
ity range
Armoires d’essais climatiques pour des conditions constantes
avec plages de température et d'humidité étendues
Typenbezeichnung / Type / Type:
KMF 115, KMF 240, KMF 720
Die oben beschriebenen Produkte sind konform mit folgenden EG-Richtlinien:
The products described above are in conformity with the following EC guidelines:
Les produits décrits ci-dessus sont conformes aux directives CE suivantes:
Niederspannungsrichtlinie
2006/95/EG
Low voltage directive
2006/95/EC
Directive basse tension
2006/95/CE
Richtlinie 2006/95/EG des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates
vom 12. Dezember 2006 zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der
Mitgliedstaaten betreffend elektrische Betriebsmittel zur Verwendung
innerhalb bestimmter Spannungsgrenzen
Council Directive 2006/95/EC of 12 December 2006 on the harmoniza-
tion of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment de-
signed for use within certain voltage limits
Directive 2006/95/CE du Parlement Européen et du Conseil du 12 dé-
cembre 2006 concernant le rapprochement des législations des États
membres relatives au matériel électrique destiné à être employé dans
certaines limites de tension
EMV-Richtlinie
2004/108/EG
EMC Directive
2004/108/EC
Directive CEM
2004/108/CE
Richtlinie 2004/108/EG des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates
vom 15. Dezember 2004 zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der
Mitgliedstaaten über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit und zur
Aufhebung der Richtlinie 89/336/EWG.
Directive 2004/108/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 15 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the Member
States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and repealing Directive
98/336/EEC.
Directive 2004/108/CE du Parlement Européen et du Conseil du 15
décembre 2004 relative au rapprochement des législations des États
membres concernant la compatibilité électromagnétique et abrogeant le
directive 98/336/CEE.
Die oben beschriebenen Produkte tragen entsprechend die Kennzeichnung CE.
The products described above, corresponding to this, bear the CE-mark.
Les produits décrits ci-dessus, en correspondance, portent l’indication CE.
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Die oben beschriebenen Produkte sind konform mit folgenden harmonisierten Normen:
The products described above are in conformity with the following harmonized standards:
Les produits décrits ci-dessus sont conformes aux normes harmonisées suivantes:
Sicherheit / safety / sécurité:
EN 61010-1:2010 Sicherheitsbestimmungen für elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regel- und
Laborgeräte – Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen (DIN EN 61010-
1:2011, VDE 411-1:2011)
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control,
and laboratory use – Part 1: General requirements (IEC 61010-1:2010,
BS EN 61010-1:2010)
Règles de sécurité pour appareils électriques de mesurage, de régula-
tion et de laboratoire – Partie 1: Prescriptions générales (CEI 61010-
1:2010, NF EN 61010:2011)
EN 61010-2-010:2003 Sicherheitsbestimmungen für elektrische Meß-, Steuer-, Regel- und
Laborgeräte – Teil 2-010: Besondere Anforderungen an Laborgeräte für
das Erhitzen von Stoffen (DIN EN 61010-2-010:2004)
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control,
and laboratory use – Part 2-010: Particular requirements for laboratory
equipment for the heating of materials (IEC 61010-2-10:2005, BS EN
61010-2-10:2003)
Règles de sécurité pour appareils électriques de mesurage, de régula-
tion et de laboratoire – Partie 2-010 : Prescriptions particulières pour
appareils de laboratoire utilisés pour l’échauffement des matières (CEI
61010-2-10:2003, NF EN 61010-2-10:2005)
EMV / EMC / CEM:
EN 61326-1:2013 Elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regel- und Laborgeräte - EMV-
Anforderungen - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen (DIN EN 61326-
1:2013, VDE 0813-20-1:2013)
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use -
EMC requirements - Part 1: General requirements (IEC 61326-1:2012,
BS EN 61326-1:2013)
Matériel électrique de mesure, de commande et de laboratoire - Exi-
gences relatives à la CEM - Partie 1: Exigences générales (CEI 61326-
1:2012, NF EN 61326-1:2013)
D-78532 Tuttlingen, 02.06.2014
BINDER GmbH
P. M. Binder
Geschäftsführender Gesellschafter
Managing Director
Directeur général
J. Bollaender
Leiter F & E
Director R & D
Chef de service R&D
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Product registration

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Content
EC – declaration of conformity ......................................................................................................................2
Product registration .......................................................................................................................................4
1. SAFETY.................................................................................................................. 8
1.1 Legal considerations ...........................................................................................................................8
1.2 Structure of the safety instructions......................................................................................................8
1.2.1 Signal word panel......................................................................................................................8
1.2.2 Safety alert symbol....................................................................................................................9
1.2.3 Pictograms.................................................................................................................................9
1.2.4 Word message panel structure ...............................................................................................10
1.3 Localization / position of safety labels on the unit.............................................................................10
1.4 Type plate .........................................................................................................................................12
1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the constant climate chamber....................13
1.6 Intended use .....................................................................................................................................15
1.7 Resistance of the humidity sensor against harmful substances.......................................................16
2. UNIT DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................ 17
2.1 Unit overview.....................................................................................................................................18
2.2 Instrument box ..................................................................................................................................18
2.3 Lateral control panel, right side.........................................................................................................19
2.4 Lateral control panel, left side (option)..............................................................................................20
2.5 Unit rear with water connections.......................................................................................................21
3. COMPLETENESS OF DELIVERY, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND
INSTALLATION.................................................................................................... 22
3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery................................................22
3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation ....................................................................................23
3.3 Storage..............................................................................................................................................24
3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions ................................................................................24
4. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS................................................................ 26
4.1 Spacer for wall distance....................................................................................................................26
4.2 Wastewater connection.....................................................................................................................26
4.3 Freshwater supply.............................................................................................................................27
4.3.1 Automatic fresh water supply via water pipe...........................................................................27
4.3.2 Manual fresh water supply via external freshwater can (option).............................................28
4.3.3 Connection kit for connecting the unit to the water main ........................................................28
4.3.4 Safety kit: Hose burst protection device with reflux protection device (available via BINDER
INDIVIDUAL customized solutions)........................................................................................29
4.4 Electrical connection .........................................................................................................................31
5. START UP............................................................................................................ 32
5.1 Function overview of the MB1 display program controller................................................................32
5.2 Operating modes...............................................................................................................................33
5.3 Performance after power failures......................................................................................................33
5.4 Turning on the unit ............................................................................................................................34
6. MB1 CONTROLLER SETTINGS.......................................................................... 35
6.1 Selection of the MB1 program controller’s menu language..............................................................35
6.2 Function overview of the MB1 program controller displays..............................................................36
6.3 Menu settings in the “User-settings” menu.......................................................................................37
6.4 Menu settings in the “User Level” menu ...........................................................................................38

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7. GRAPHIC REPRESENTATION OF THE HISTORICAL MEASUREMENT
(CHART RECORDER FUNCTION) ..................................................................... 39
7.1 Setting the storage rate.....................................................................................................................41
8. MANUAL MODE................................................................................................... 42
8.1 Entering the set point values.............................................................................................................42
8.2 Performance after power failure in Manual Mode.............................................................................43
9. PROGRAM OPERATION..................................................................................... 44
9.1 Menu-based program entry...............................................................................................................44
9.2 Entry of temperature values and fan speed......................................................................................45
9.3 Entry of humidity values....................................................................................................................47
9.4 Selecting between “set-point ramp” and “set-point step”..................................................................48
9.5 Program entry as “set-point ramp” or as “set-point step”..................................................................48
9.6 Information on programming different temperature or humidity transitions......................................51
9.7 Repetition of a section or several sections within a program ...........................................................52
9.8 Performance after power failure in Program Mode...........................................................................52
9.9 Starting a previously entered program..............................................................................................53
9.10 Deleting a program............................................................................................................................53
9.11 Template for temperature profile.......................................................................................................54
9.12 Template for humidity profile.............................................................................................................55
9.13 Program table template for temperature and fan speed rate............................................................56
9.14 Program table template for humidity.................................................................................................57
10. TEMPERATURE SAFETY DEVICES................................................................... 58
10.1 Over temperature protective device (class 1)...................................................................................58
10.2 Safety controller (temperature safety device class 3.1)....................................................................58
10.2.1 Safety controller set-point types..............................................................................................58
10.2.2 Checking and setting safety controller set-point type and safety controller set-point.............59
10.3 Temperature safety device class 3.3 (DIN 12880) (option)..............................................................60
10.3.1 Temperature safety device class 3.1 ......................................................................................61
10.3.2 Temperature safety device class 3.2 ......................................................................................62
11. NOTIFICATION AND ALARM FUNCTIONS ........................................................ 63
11.1 Notification and alarm system overview (auto diagnosis system) ....................................................63
11.2 Resetting the notification or alarm messages...................................................................................64
12. HUMIDITY SYSTEM............................................................................................. 65
12.1 Function of the humidifying and dehumidifying system ....................................................................66
13. DEFROSTING AT REFRIGERATING OPERATION............................................ 68
14. OPTIONS.............................................................................................................. 69
14.1 Communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option) ............................................69
14.2 Interface RS 422 (option)..................................................................................................................69
14.3 Data logger kits (option)....................................................................................................................69
14.4 Analog outputs for temperature and humidity (option) .....................................................................70
14.5 Keyboard locking (option) .................................................................................................................70
14.6 Additional flexible Pt 100 temperature sensor (option).....................................................................71
14.7 External freshwater and wastewater cans (option)...........................................................................71
14.7.1 Mounting the freshwater can...................................................................................................72
14.7.2 Mounting the wastewater can..................................................................................................73
14.7.3 Mounting with wastewater recycling........................................................................................74
14.8 BINDER Pure Aqua Service (option) ................................................................................................75

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15. MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND SERVICE .................................................... 75
15.1 Maintenance intervals, service..........................................................................................................75
15.2 Cleaning and decontamination .........................................................................................................76
15.2.1 Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................76
15.2.2 Decontamination .....................................................................................................................78
15.3 Sending the unit back to BINDER GmbH .........................................................................................79
16. DISPOSAL............................................................................................................ 79
16.1 Disposal of the transport packing .....................................................................................................79
16.2 Decommissioning..............................................................................................................................80
16.3 Disposal of the unit in the Federal Republic of Germany .................................................................80
16.4 Disposal of the unit in the member states of the EC except for the Federal Republic of Germany .81
16.5 Disposal of the unit in non-member states of the EC .......................................................................82
17. TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................... 83
18. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 86
18.1 Factory calibration and adjustment...................................................................................................86
18.2 Over current protection .....................................................................................................................86
18.3 Definition of usable volume...............................................................................................................86
18.4 KMF technical data ...........................................................................................................................87
18.5 Equipment and options KMF.............................................................................................................89
18.6 Spare parts and accessories ............................................................................................................90
18.7 Dimensions KMF 115........................................................................................................................91
18.8 Dimensions KMF 240........................................................................................................................92
18.9 Dimensions KMF 720........................................................................................................................93
19. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE ............................................... 94
19.1 For units located outside North America and Central America.........................................................94
19.2 For units in North America and Central America ..............................................................................97

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Dear customer,
For the correct operation of the constant climate chamber KMF, it is important that you read this operating
manual completely and carefully and observe all instructions as indicated. Failure to read, understand
and follow the instructions may result in personal injury. It can also lead to damage to the unit 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 unit damage.
Observe the safety instructions in this operating manual.
Carefully read the complete operating instructions of the constant climate chamber
KMF.
1.1 Legal considerations
This operating manual is for informational purposes only. It contains information for installing, start-up,
operation and maintenance of the product. Note: the contents and the product described are subject to
change without notice.
Understanding and observing the instructions in this operating manual are prerequisites for hazard-free
use and safety during operation and maintenance. In no event shall BINDER be held liable for any dam-
ages, direct or incidental arising out of or related to the use of this manual.
This operating manual cannot cover all conceivable applications. If you would like additional information,
or if special problems arise that are not sufficiently addressed in this manual, please ask your dealer or
contact us directly by phone at the number located on page one of this manual
Furthermore, we emphasize that the contents of this operating manual are not part of an earlier or exist-
ing agreement, description, or legal relationship, nor do they modify such a relationship. All obligations on
the part of BINDER derive from the respective purchase contract, which also contains the entire and ex-
clusively valid statement of warranty administration. The statements in this manual neither augment nor
restrict the contractual warranty provisions.
1.2 Structure of the safety instructions
In this operating manual, the following safety definitions and symbols indicate dangerous situations fol-
lowing the harmonization of ISO 3864-2 and ANSI Z535.6.
1.2.1 Signal word panel
Depending on the probability of serious consequences, potential dangers are identified with a signal
word, the corresponding safety color, and if appropriate, the safety alert symbol.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious (irreversi-
ble) injury.

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WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious (irre-
versible) injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor (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

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

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Figure 1: Position of labels on the unit front KMF-UL
Figure 2: Position of labels on the unit rear
Keep safety labels complete and legible.
Replace safety labels that are no longer legible. Contact BINDER Service for these replacements.

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1.4 Type plate
The type plate sticks to the left side of the unit, bottom right-hand.
Figure 3: Type plate (example of KMF 240 regular unit)
Indications of the type plate (example)
Information
BINDER
Manufacturer: BINDER GmbH
KMF 240
Model designation
Constant climate chamber
Device name
Built
2014
Serial no. of the unit
Serial No.
00-00000
Year of construction
Nominal temperature
100 °C / 212 °F
Nominal temperature
Enclosure protection
IP 20
IP type of protection acc. to EN 60529
Temp. safety device
DIN 12880
Temperature safety device acc. to standard DIN 12880
Class
3.1
Class of temperature safety device
Art. No.
9020-0145
Art. no. of the unit
Project No.
---
Optional: Special application acc. to project no.
2,10 kW
Nominal power
200-240 V 1 N ~
Nominal voltage +/-10%, phase indication
9,5 A
Nominal current
50/60 Hz
Power frequency
Max. operating pressure 15 bar Max operating pressure in the refrigerating system
(15 bar / 218 PSI)
R 134A - 0,575 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 market in the EC after 13 August 2005 and be dis-
posed of in separate collection according to the directive
2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE).
The equipment is certified in the GOST R certification sys-
tem of GOSTSTANDARD Russia.
Nominal temperature
100°C
2,10 kW
MAX. OPERATING PRESSURE 15 BAR
212°F
200-240 V 1 N ~
R 134A - 0,575 KG
Enclosure protection
Temp. safety device
Class
IP 20
DIN 12880
3.1
9,5 A
50/60 Hz
Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases
covered by the Kyoto Protocol
Art. No.
9020-0145
US PATS 4585923 / 5222612 / 5309981
Project No.
5405194 / 5601143 / 5773287 / 6079403
Built
2014
Constant climate chamber
D 78532 Tuttlingen / Germany
Tel. + 49 (0) 7462/ 2005-0
Internet: www.binder-world.com
KMF 240 Serial No. 00-00000
E5.2
Made in Germany

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Symbol on the type plate
Information
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
43KM
(UL units only)
The equipment is certified by Underwriters Laboratories
Inc.®according to standards CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1,
2nd Edition, 2004-07 (Electrical Equipment for Measure-
ment, Control, and Laboratory Use; Part 1: General Re-
quirements); UL 61010-1, 2nd Edition, 2005-07-22 (Electri-
cal Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory
Use; Part 1: General Requirements); IEC 61010-1:2001, 2nd
Edition and IEC 61010-2-10 (Particular Requirements for
Laboratory Equipment for the heating of materials).
1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the constant climate
chamber
With regard to operating the constant climate chamber KMF and to the installation location, please ob-
serve the guideline BGI/GUV-I 850-0 on safe working in laboratories (formerly BGR/GUV-R 120 or ZH
1/119 laboratory guidelines issued by the employers’ liability insurance association) (for Germany.
BINDER GmbH is only responsible for the safety features of the unit provided skilled electricians or quali-
fied 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 unit, use only original BINDER accessories or accessories from third-party suppliers au-
thorized by BINDER. The user is responsible for any risk caused by using unauthorized accessories.
CAUTION
Danger of overheating.
Damage to the unit.
∅Do NOT install the unit in unventilated recesses.
Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.
Do not operate the constant climate chamber KMF in hazardous locations.
DANGER
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
∅Do NOT operate the unit in potentially explosive areas.
∅KEEP explosive dust or air-solvent mixtures AWAY from the unit.
The constant climate chamber KMF does 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.

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Any solvent contained in the charging material must not be explosive or inflammable. I.e., irrespective of
the solvent concentration in the steam room, NO explosive mixture with air must form. The temperature
inside the chamber must lie below the flash point or below the sublimation point of the charging material.
Familiarize yourself with the physical and chemical properties of the charging material, as well as the
contained moisture constituent and its behavior with the addition of heat energy and humidity.
Familiarize yourself with any potential health risks caused by the charging material, 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 constant climate chamber into operation.
DANGER
Electrical hazard.
Danger of death.
∅The unit must NOT become wet during operation or maintenance.
The constant climate 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.
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 unit and the charging material.
Housing cover breakaway.
∅Do NOT climb on the lower housing cover.
∅Do NOT load the lower housing cover with heavy objects while the unit door is open.

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1.6 Intended use
Constant climate chambers series KMF are suitable for exact conditioning of harmless materials. A mix-
ture of any component of the charging material with air must NOT be explosive. The operating tempera-
ture must lie below the flash point or below the sublimation point of the charging material.
Other applications are not approved.
Constant climate chambers series KMF 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. 15) are part of the intended use.
DANGER
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
∅Do NOT introduce any substance combustible or explosive at working temperature into
the constant climate chamber.
∅NO explosive dust or air-solvent mixture in the inner chamber.
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.

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1.7 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 unit 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
C6H5(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.

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2. Unit description
The constant climate chambers KMF are equipped with a multifunctional microprocessor display control-
ler 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 control-
ler MB1 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. It 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 unit functions are easy and comfortable to use thanks to their clear arrangement. Major features are
easy cleaning of all unit 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 MB1 color-
display controller and is also possible directly with a computer via Intranet in connection with the commu-
nication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option, chap. 14.1). 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 units 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.18.5.
The KMF models size 240 and 720 are equipped with four castors. Both front castors can be easily
locked via the attached brakes.
The chambers can be operated in a temperature range from -10 °C / 14 °F up to +100 °C / 212 °F and in
a humidity range of 10% r.H. to 90% r.H.
For the control ranges of temperature and humidity, see diagram (chap. 12).

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2.1 Unit overview
Figure 4: KMF 240
(A) Instrument box
(B) Door handle
(C) Outer door
(D) Refrigerating machine and humidity generation module
2.2 Instrument box
(1)
Figure 5: Triangle instrument box
(1) MB1 microprocessor program controller with 2-channel technology for temperature and humidity
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

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2.3 Lateral control panel, right side
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Figure 6: Lateral control panel KMF at the right side of the humidity module
with options analog outputs and additional Pt 100 sensor
(2) Main power switch ON/OFF
(3) Humidity switch ON/OFF
(4) DIN-socket additional Pt 100 sensor (option)
(5) DIN-socket analog outputs (option)
(6) Ethernet interface with indication of the MAC address for computer communication
(7) RS422 interface (for service purpose only)

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2.4 Lateral control panel, left side (option)
(8)
(9)
Figure 7: Lateral control panel KMF (option) at the left side of the humidity module
with option temperature safety device class 3.3
(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)