Binder MK 115 User manual

Issue 07/2017 Art. Nr. 7001-0222
Operating Manual
Translation of the original operating manual
MK (E3.1)
Alternating climate chambers with program control
Model
Model version
Art. No.
MK 115 MK115-400V 9020-0175, 9120-0175
MK115-400V-C 9020-0290 (with voltage and frequency changer)
MK 240 MK240-400V 9020-0181, 9120-0181
MK240-400V-C 9020-0294 (with voltage and frequency changer)
MK 720 MK720-400V 9020-0197, 9120-0197
MK720-400V-C 9020-0298 (with voltage and frequency changer)
MKT (E3.1)
Alternating climate chambers with deep temperature
and program control
Model Model version Art. No.
MKT 115 MKT115-400V 9020-0151, 9120-0151
MKT115-400V-C 9020-0292 (with voltage and frequency changer)
MKT 240 MKT240-400V 9020-0196, 9120-0196
MKT240-400V-C 9020-0296 (with voltage and frequency changer)
MKT 720 MKT720-400V 9020-0082, 9120-0082
MKT720-400V-C 9020-0300 (with voltage and frequency changer)
BINDER GmbH
Address: Post office box 102, 78502 Tuttlingen, Germany Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Internet: http://www.binder-world.com
E-mail: [e-mail] Service Hotline: [phone]
Service Fax: [phone] Service E-Mail: [e-mail]
Service Hotline USA: [phone] or [phone] x3
Service Hotline Asia Pacific: [phone] or [phone]
Service Hotline Russia and CIS: [phone]

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Contents
1. SAFETY..................................................................................................................5
1.1 Legal considerations...........................................................................................................................5
1.2 Structure of the safety instructions......................................................................................................5
1.2.1 Signal word panel.....................................................................................................................5
1.2.2 Safety alert symbol...................................................................................................................6
1.2.3 Pictograms................................................................................................................................6
1.2.4 Word message panel structure.................................................................................................7
1.3 Localization / position of safety labels on the chamber......................................................................7
1.4 Type plate ...........................................................................................................................................8
1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chamber.................................................9
1.6 Intended use .....................................................................................................................................11
1.7 Operating instructions.......................................................................................................................12
1.8 Measures to prevent accidents.........................................................................................................12
2. CHAMBER DESCRIPTION..................................................................................13
2.1 Chamber overview............................................................................................................................14
2.2 Lateral control panel .........................................................................................................................15
2.3 Instrument panel ...............................................................................................................................16
2.4 Rear power switch ............................................................................................................................16
3. COMPLETENESS OF DELIVERY, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND
INSTALLATION....................................................................................................17
3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery................................................17
3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation ....................................................................................18
3.3 Storage..............................................................................................................................................18
3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions................................................................................18
4. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS................................................................20
4.1 Connection of cooling water outlet for water cooling (option)...........................................................21
4.2 Connection of cooling water inlet for water cooling (option).............................................................21
4.3 Installation of the voltage and frequency changer (chambers with voltage and frequency changer)22
4.4 Electrical connection.........................................................................................................................23
4.4.1 Information on connecting the alternating climate chamber...................................................23
4.4.2 Connecting the voltage and frequency changer (for chambers equipped with a voltage and
frequency changer)............................................................................................................24
5. START UP............................................................................................................25
5.1 Function overview of the MB1 display program controller................................................................25
5.2 Operating modes...............................................................................................................................26
5.3 Performance after power failures......................................................................................................26
5.4 Performance when opening the door................................................................................................26
5.5 Turning on the chamber....................................................................................................................27
6. CONTROLLER MB1 SETTINGS..........................................................................28
6.1 Selection of the menu language .......................................................................................................28
6.2 Overview of program controller MB1 displays..................................................................................29
6.3 Menu settings in the “User-settings” menu.......................................................................................30
6.4 Menu settings in the “User Level” menu...........................................................................................31
7. GRAPHIC REPRESENTATION OF THE HISTORICAL MEASUREMENT
(CHART RECORDER FUNCTION).....................................................................32
7.1 Setting the storage rate.....................................................................................................................34

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8. MANUAL MODE...................................................................................................35
8.1 Entering the set-point values ............................................................................................................35
8.2 Performance after power failure in Manual Mode.............................................................................36
9. PROGRAM OPERATION.....................................................................................36
9.1 Menu-based program entry...............................................................................................................37
9.2 Selecting between set-point ramp and set-point step.......................................................................39
9.3 Program entry as set-point ramp or as set-point step ......................................................................39
9.4 Information on programming different temperature transitions.........................................................44
9.5 Repetition of a section or several sections within a program ...........................................................45
9.6 Performance after power failure in Program Mode...........................................................................45
9.7 Starting a previously entered program..............................................................................................46
9.8 Deleting a program............................................................................................................................46
9.9 Temperature profile and operation lines template............................................................................47
9.10 Program table template.....................................................................................................................48
10. BEDEW PROTECTION FACILITY (OPERATION LINE 1) ..................................49
11. ZERO-VOLTAGE RELAY OUTPUTS VIA OPERATION LINES 2 TO 5 (MKT,
OPTION FOR MK)................................................................................................50
12. TEMPERATURE SAFETY DEVICES...................................................................51
12.1 Over-temperature protective device (class 1)...................................................................................51
12.2 Safety controller (over-temperature safety device class 2) ..............................................................51
12.3 Over/under temperature safety device class 2 (option)....................................................................53
13. NOTIFICATION AND ALARM FUNCTIONS........................................................54
13.1 Notification and alarm system overview (auto diagnosis system)....................................................54
13.2 Resetting the notifications or alarm messages.................................................................................54
14. NOTES ON REFRIGERATING OPERATION ......................................................55
15. OPTIONS..............................................................................................................56
15.1 Communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option)............................................56
15.2 Interface RS 422 (option)..................................................................................................................56
15.3 Analog outputs for temperature (option)...........................................................................................56
15.4 Data logger kit...................................................................................................................................57
15.5 Keyboard locking (option).................................................................................................................57
15.6 Compressed air dryer (option)..........................................................................................................58
15.7 Water cooling (available via BINDER INDIVIDUAL customized solutions)......................................59
15.8 Additional measuring channel for digital object temperature indicator with flexible temperature
sensor Pt 100 (option).......................................................................................................................59
16. MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND SERVICE ....................................................60
16.1 Maintenance intervals, service..........................................................................................................60
16.2 Cleaning and decontamination .........................................................................................................61
16.2.1 Cleaning..................................................................................................................................61
16.2.2 Decontamination.....................................................................................................................62
16.3 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH.................................................................................63
17. DISPOSAL............................................................................................................64
17.1 Disposal of the transport packing .....................................................................................................64
17.2 Decommissioning..............................................................................................................................64
17.3 Disposal of the chamber in the Federal Republic of Germany.........................................................64

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17.4 Disposal of the chamber in the member states of the EU except for the Federal Republic of
Germany ...........................................................................................................................................66
17.5 Disposal of the chamber in non-member states of the EU...............................................................67
18. TROUBLESHOOTING .........................................................................................68
19. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION................................................................................70
19.1 Factory calibration and adjustment...................................................................................................70
19.2 Over-current protection.....................................................................................................................70
19.3 Definition of usable volume...............................................................................................................70
19.4 MK (E3.1) technical data...................................................................................................................71
19.5 MKT (E3.1) technical data ................................................................................................................73
19.6 Equipment and options (extract).......................................................................................................75
19.7 Accessories and spare parts (extract)..............................................................................................76
19.8 Heating-up and cooling-down graphs MK.........................................................................................77
19.9 Heating-up and cooling-down graphs MKT ......................................................................................80
19.10 Heat compensation MK.....................................................................................................................83
19.11 Heat compensation MKT ..................................................................................................................84
19.12 Dimensions MK / MKT 115...............................................................................................................86
19.13 Dimensions MK 240..........................................................................................................................87
19.14 Dimensions MKT 240........................................................................................................................88
19.15 Dimensions MK / MKT 720...............................................................................................................89
20. CERTIFICATES AND DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY...............................90
20.1 EU Declaration of Conformity for MK (E3.1).....................................................................................90
20.2 EU Declaration of Conformity for MKT (E3.1)...................................................................................93
20.3 Certificate for the GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung e.V.”
(German Social Accident Insurance, DGUV)....................................................................................96
21. PRODUCT REGISTRATION................................................................................98
22. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE ...............................................99
22.1 For chambers located outside the USA and Canada.......................................................................99
22.2 For chambers located in the USA and Canada..............................................................................102

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Dear customer,
For the correct operation of the chambers, it is important that you read this operating manual completely
and carefully and observe all instructions as indicated. Failure to read, understand and follow the instruc-
tions may result in personal injury. It can also lead to damage to the chamber and/or poor equipment
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
(irreversible) injury.

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WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
(irreversible) injury
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor
(reversible) injury
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 Pollution Hazard
Harmful substances
Risk of corrosion and /
or chemical burns
Biohazard
Mandatory action signs
Mandatory regulation Read operating
instructions
Disconnect the power
plug
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 chamber
The following labels are located on the chamber:
Pictograms (Warning signs)
Hot surface
(on outer chamber door)
Electrical hazard
(chamber with voltage and
frequency changer: on the
voltage and frequency chang-
er)
Service label
Figure 1: Position of labels on the chamber
Keep safety labels complete and legible.
Replace safety labels that are no longer legible. Contact BINDER service for these replacements.

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1.4 Type plate
The type plate sticks to the left side of the chamber, bottom right-hand, above the refrigerating module.
Figure 2: Type plate (example of MKT 240 regular chamber)
Indications of the type plate (example)
Information
BINDER
Manufacturer: BINDER GmbH
MKT 240
Model MKT 240
Alternating climate chamber
Device name
Serial No.
00000000000000
Serial no. of the chamber
Built
2017
Year of construction
Nominal temperature 180 °C
356 °F
Nominal temperature
IP protection
20
IP type of protection acc. to EN 60529
Temp. safety device
DIN 12880
Temperature safety device acc. to standard DIN 12880
Class
2.0
Class of temperature safety device
Art. No.
9020-0196
Art. no. of the chamber
Project No.
---
Optional: Special application acc. to project no.
6,50 kW
Nominal power
400 V / 50 Hz
Nominal voltage
±
10% at the indicated power frequency
3 N ~
Current type
11,3 A
Nominal current
Max operating pressure 29 bar
Max operating pressure in the refrigerating system
Stage 1: R 404A – 2,20 kg
Cooling 1st stage: Refrigerant type, filling weight
Stage 2: R 23 – 0,40 kg
Cooling 2nd stage: Refrigerant type, filling weight
Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases
covered by the Kyoto Protocol
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 to be
disposed of in separate collection according to directive
2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE).
Nominal temp.
180 °C
6,50 kW / 11,3 A
Max. operating pressure 29 bar
356 °F
400 V / 50 Hz
Stage 1: R 404 A – 2,20 kg
IP protection
20
Stage 2: R 23 - 0,38 kg
Safety device
DIN 12880
3 N ~
Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases
Class
2.0
covered by the Kyoto Protocol
Art. No.
9020-0196
Project No.
Built
2017
Alternating climate chamber
BINDER GmbH
Im Mittleren Ösch 5
78532 Tuttlingen / Germany
www.binder-world.com
MKT 240
E3.1
Serial No. 00000000000000
Made in Germany

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Symbol on the type plate
Information
GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Un-
fallversicherung 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 equipment is certified according to Customs Union
Technical Regulation (CU TR) for the Eurasian Economic
Union (Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan).
1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chamber
With regard to operating the chamber 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 chamber 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 chamber does not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.
DANGER
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
∅Do NOT introduce any substance into the alternating climate chamber which is com-
bustible 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.

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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.
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).
CAUTION
The inner chamber, the door window and the access ports will become hot during
operation.
Danger of burning.
∅Do NOT touch the inner surfaces, the door window, the front panel around the inner
chamber, the access ports, or the charging material during operation.
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 with heavy objects while the chamber door is
open.

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1.6 Intended use
Alternating climate chambers MK / MKT are suitable for temperature treatment of solid or pulverized
charging material, as well as bulk material, using the supply of heat or cold. They can be used for drying
purposes but are specially designed for solving all the problems which occur during material and ageing
tests.
The chambers are suitable for harmless materials. 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.
Do NOT use the chamber for drying purpose, especially if greater quantities of steam leading to conden-
sation will be set free.
The chambers are not classified as medical devices as defined by the Medical Device Directive
93/42/EEC.
Due to the special demands of the Medical Device Directive (MDD), these ovens are not
qualified for sterilization of medical devices as defined by the directive 93/42/EWG.
Following the instructions in this operating manual and conducting regular maintenance work
(chap. 16) are part of the intended use.
The chambers do not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.
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.
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.

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1.7 Operating instructions
Depending on the application and location of the chamber, the operator of the alternating climate cham-
ber must provide the relevant information for safe operation of the chamber in a set of operating instruc-
tions.
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.
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 outs.
The chamber is equipped with an additional safety controller (temperature safety device class 2 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. 16.2.
•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

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2. Chamber description
The alternating climate chamber MK / MKT is a specially developed precision cooling/warming cabinet for
the domain of industrial material testing and environment simulation, with an unrivalled capacity, which far
exceeds the capabilities of normal test cabinets, providing the ideal facilities for solving all the problems
which occur during material as well as ageing and stress tests.
The chambers are equipped with a multifunctional microprocessor display controller for temperature with
a digital display accurate to one-tenth of a degree. With its comprehensive program control functions, the
display program controller MB1 permits the high precision performance of temperature and humidity cy-
cles with rapid heating up and cooling down phases.
The patented APT.line™ preheating chamber and air conduction technology guarantees excellent spatial
temperature values for the total working area. The chamber is equipped with a powerful refrigerating sys-
tem permitting rapid cooling-down speeds. In addition, it provides almost unlimited possibilities for adap-
tation to individual customer requirements based upon extensive programming options.
The high-quality housing insulation guarantees both a low noise mode of operation and a consistently low
housing temperature. 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). When operating
the chamber at temperatures above 150 °C / 302°F, the impact of the oxygen in the air may cause dis-
coloration of the metallic surfaces (yellowish-brown or blue) by natural oxidation processes. These col-
orations are harmless and will in no way impair the function or quality of the chamber. The housing is
RAL 7035 powder-coated. All corners and edges are also completely coated.
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 color-display
controller MB1 and is also possible directly with a computer via Intranet in connection with the communi-
cation software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option, chap. 15.1). The chamber comes regularly
equipped with an Ethernet serial interface for computer communication. In addition, the BINDER commu-
nication software APT-COM (option) permits networking up to 30 chambers and connecting them to a PC
for controlling and programming, as well as recording and representing temperature data. For further
options, see chap. 19.6.
The chambers are equipped with four castors. Both front castors can be easily locked via the attached
brakes.
MK: You can operate the chamber in a temperature range from -40 °C / -40 °F up to +180ºC / 356°F.
MKT: You can operate the chamber in a temperature range from -70 °C / -94 °F up to +180ºC / 356°F.

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2.1 Chamber overview
Figure 3: Alternating climate chamber (example: MKT 240)
(A) Instrument panel
(B) Door handle
(C) Inspection window
(D) Chamber door
(E) Refrigerating machine, maintenance access flaps
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)

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2.2 Lateral control panel
(3)
(6)
(9a)
(9b)
(10a)
(11)
(13)
(4)
(5)
(7)
(8)
(10b)
(12)
(14)
(15)
Figure 4: Lateral control panel at the right side of the refrigerating machine, with options
(3) Main power switch
(4) Not used
(5) RESET button for option over-/under temperature safety device class 2 (option)
(6) Key switch for keyboard locking (option)
(7) Not used
(8) Switch for compressed air dryer (option)
(9) Temperature safety device class 2 for over and under temperature (option):
Entry displays for upper (9a) and lower (9b) temperature limit
(10a) Ethernet interface for computer communication
(10b) RS422 interface for computer communication (option)
(11) 2 zero-voltage relay outputs via operation lines 2 and 3 (MKT, option for MK)
(12) 2 zero-voltage relay outputs via operation lines 4 and 5 (MKT, option for MK)
(13) Analog output temperature (option)
(14) Not used
(15) Socket 230 V AC, max. 500 W

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2.3 Instrument panel
(1)
(2)
Figure 5: Triangle instrument panel
(1) Microprocessor program controller MB1
(2) Switch for interior chamber light
2.4 Rear power switch
(3)
Figure 6: Rear view of the chamber
(16)
(3) Main power switch
(16) Rear power switch

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3. Completeness of delivery, transportation, storage, and installation
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 cause 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 take out the operating manuals and accessory equipment.
Remove the upholstered transport piece (L-type profile)
from the lower door locking and keep it for possible later
transportation.
Figure 7:
Door locking with transport piece (state of delivery)
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.
∅Do NOT lift the chamber by hand.
Keep the chamber in upright position.
Lift chambers from the pallet using technical devices (fork lifter). Set the fork lifter only
from the rear in the middle of the chamber. Make sure to place all the lateral supports
of the chamber on the forks.
If you need to return the chamber, please use the original packing and observe the guidelines for safe
lifting and transportation (chap. 3.2).
For disposal of the transport packing, see chap. 17.1.
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 befo-
re commissioning the chamber.

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3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation
The front castors of the chamber can be blocked by brakes. Please move the chambers with castors only
when empty and on an even surface, otherwise the castors may be damaged. Mount the upholstered
steel L-type profile at the lower door locking. After operation please observe the guidelines for temporarily
decommissioning the chamber (chap. 17.2).
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 at the lower hous-
ing.
∅Do NOT lift the chamber by hand.
Transport the chamber only in its original packaging.
Secure the alternating climate chamber with transport straps for transport.
Keep the chamber in upright position.
Place the chamber using technical devices (fork lifter) on the transport pallet. Set the
fork lifter only from the rear in the middle of the chamber. Make sure to place all the
lateral supports of the chamber on the forks.
Transport the chamber with the original transport pallet. Set the fork lifter ONLY to the
pallet. Without the pallet the chamber is in imminent danger of overturning.
•Permissible ambient temperature range during transport: -10 °C / 14 °F to +60 °C / 140 °F.
You can order transport packing and pallets for moving or shipping purposes from BINDER service.
3.3 Storage
Intermediate storage of the chamber is possible in a closed and dry room. Observe the guidelines for
temporary decommissioning (chap. 17.2).
•Permissible ambient temperature range during storage: -10 °C / 14 °F to +60 °C / 140 °F.
•Permissible ambient humidity: max. 70 % r.H., non-condensing
When after storage in a cold location you transfer the chamber to its warmer installation site, condensa-
tion may form. Before start-up, wait at least two hours until the chamber has attained ambient tempera-
ture and is completely dry and the oil in the compressors has warmed up.
In case of a prolonged temporal decommissioning: Leave the chamber door open or remove the access
port plugs.
3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions
Set up the chamber on a flat, even and non-flammable surface, free from vibration, and in a well-
ventilated, dry location and align it using a spirit level. The site of installation must be capable of support-
ing the chamber’s weight (see technical data, chap. 19.4). The chambers are designed for setting up
inside a building (indoor use).
When after storage in a cold location you transfer the chamber to its warmer installation site, condensa-
tion may form. Before start-up, wait at least two hours until the chamber has attained ambient tempera-
ture and is completely dry and the oil in the compressors has warmed up.

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CAUTION
Danger of overheating.
Damage to the chamber.
∅Do NOT set up chambers in non-ventilated recesses.
Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.
•Permissible ambient temperature range during operation: +18 °C / 64.4 °F to +32 °C / 89.6 °F. At ele-
vated ambient temperature values, fluctuations in temperature can occur.
The ambient temperature should not be substantially higher than the indicated ambient tem-
perature of +25 °C / 77 °F to which the specified technical data relate. For other ambient con-
ditions, deviations from the indicated data are possible.
•Permissible ambient humidity: 70 % r.H. max., non-condensing.
When operating the chamber at temperature set-points below ambient temperature, high ambient humidi-
ty may lead to condensation on the chamber.
•Installation height: max. 2000 m / 6562 ft. above sea level.
When placing several chambers of the same size side by side, maintain a minimum distance of 250 mm /
9.84 in between each chamber. Wall distances: rear 300 mm / 11.81 in, sides 200 mm / 7.87 in. Spacing
above the chamber of at least 100 mm / 3.94 in must also be maintained.
•With optional compressed air dryer: Wall distance rear approx. 1 m / 3.28 ft so that it is possible to
read the status display of the compressed air dryer on the chamber rear.
•Chambers with voltage and frequency changer: rear wall distance of the chamber approx. 1 m / 3.28 ft
to set up the voltage and frequency changer.
CAUTION
Danger by stacking.
Damage to the chambers.
∅Do NOT place the chambers on top of each other.
To completely separate the chamber from the power supply, you must disconnect the power plug. Install
the chamber in a way that the power plug is easily accessible and can be easily pulled in case of danger.
With an increased amount of dust in the ambient air, clean the condenser fan several times a year. We
recommend checking the fan grid (behind the left maintenance access flap) every week. In case of visible
dirt accumulation, disconnect the chamber and clean the fan grid by suction.
Avoid any conductive dust in the ambiance according to the chamber layout complying with pollution de-
gree 2 (IEC 61010-1).
Do not install or operate the alternating climate chamber MK in potentially explosive areas.
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 vicinity of the chamber.

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4. Installation and connections
(16)
(17)
(18)
(19)
Figure 8: Rear view of the chamber with optional water cooling
(16) Power cable
(17) Rear power switch
(18) Connection “OUT” for cooling water outlet with screw thread ¾’’ for hose ½“, with union nut (option
water cooling)
(19) Connection “IN” for cooling water inlet with screw thread ¾’’ for hose ½“, with union nut (option
water cooling)