Binder VD Series User manual

Issue 03/2020 Art. No. 7001-0383
Operating Manual
Translation of the original operating manual
VD (E3.1)
Vacuum Drying Oven
Standard: with RD4 microprocessor program controller
Optional: with MB2 microprocessor program controller
Model Model version Art. No.
VD 23 VD023-230V 9630-0001
VD 23-UL VD023UL-120V 9630-0005
VD 56 VD056-230V 9630-0002
VD 56-UL VD056UL-120V 9630-0006
VD 115 VD115-230V 9630-0003
VD 115-UL VD115UL-120V 9630-0007
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..................................................................................................................8
1.1 Personnel Qualification.......................................................................................................................8
1.2 Operating manual................................................................................................................................8
1.3 Legal considerations ...........................................................................................................................8
1.4 Structure of the safety instructions......................................................................................................9
1.4.1 Signal word panel .....................................................................................................................9
1.4.2 Safety alert symbol ...................................................................................................................9
1.4.3 Pictograms..............................................................................................................................10
1.4.4 Word message panel structure...............................................................................................10
1.5 Localization / position of safety labels on the chamber ....................................................................11
1.6 Type plate..........................................................................................................................................11
1.7 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chamber...............................................12
1.8 Intended use .....................................................................................................................................14
1.9 Foreseeable Misuse..........................................................................................................................15
1.10 Residual Risks ..................................................................................................................................16
1.11 Operating instructions.......................................................................................................................17
1.12 Measures to prevent accidents.........................................................................................................17
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE EQUIPMENT.................................................................19
2.1 Chamber overview............................................................................................................................20
2.2 Instrument panel with regular RD4 controller....................................................................................21
2.3 Instrument panel with optional MB2 controller..................................................................................21
2.4 Connections on the rear of the chamber...........................................................................................21
3. COMPLETENESS OF DELIVERY, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND
INSTALLATION....................................................................................................23
3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery................................................23
3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation.....................................................................................24
3.3 Storage..............................................................................................................................................24
3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions ................................................................................24
4. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ...............................................................26
4.1 Vacuum expansion racks and rack holders ......................................................................................26
4.2 Pump module (option).......................................................................................................................27
4.2.1 Pump module without pump (option)......................................................................................28
4.2.2 Pump module with pump stand (option).................................................................................28
4.3 Vacuum connection...........................................................................................................................30
4.3.1 VD connection kit (option).......................................................................................................30
4.4 Connecting inert gas supply..............................................................................................................31
4.5 Electrical connection .........................................................................................................................32
5. FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW AND MENU STRUCTURE OF THE CONTROLLER33
5.1 RD4 controller ...................................................................................................................................33
5.1.1 Menu structure of the controller and access levels ................................................................34
5.2 MB2 controller...................................................................................................................................35
5.2.1 Operating functions in normal display.....................................................................................36
5.2.2 Display views: Normal display, program display, chart-recorder display ...............................37
5.2.3 MB2 controller icons overview................................................................................................38
5.2.4 MB2 controller operating modes.............................................................................................40
5.2.5 MB2 controller menu structure................................................................................................40
5.2.5.1 Main menu.......................................................................................................................41
5.2.5.2 “Settings” submenu .........................................................................................................42
5.2.5.3 “Service” submenu ..........................................................................................................42
5.2.6 Principle of controller entries ..................................................................................................43

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5.3 Performance during and after power failures....................................................................................43
5.3.1 RD4 controller.........................................................................................................................43
5.3.2 MB2 controller.........................................................................................................................44
6. START UP............................................................................................................44
6.1 Condition after establishing the power connection ...........................................................................44
6.2 Standby mode Turning on and off the vacuum drying oven.............................................................45
6.2.1 RD4 controller.........................................................................................................................45
6.2.2 MB2 controller.........................................................................................................................45
6.3 Controller settings upon start up.......................................................................................................46
6.3.1 RD4 controller.........................................................................................................................46
6.3.2 MB2 controller.........................................................................................................................46
6.4 Vacuum system.................................................................................................................................47
6.4.1 Evacuation ..............................................................................................................................47
6.4.2 Ventilation after completing the drying procedure (flooding with ambient air or inert gas).....48
6.4.3 Ventilation / breaking the vacuum in case of a power failure .................................................48
6.4.4 Operation with inert gas..........................................................................................................48
7. SET-POINT ENTRY..............................................................................................49
7.1 RD4 controller ...................................................................................................................................49
7.1.1 Temperature set-point entry ...................................................................................................49
7.1.2 Pressure set-point entry..........................................................................................................50
7.2 MB2 controller...................................................................................................................................50
7.2.1 Set-point entry through the “Setpoints” menu.........................................................................50
7.2.2 Direct setpoint entry via Normal display .................................................................................51
8. SETTING SPECIAL CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS..............................................52
8.1 Menu structure ..................................................................................................................................52
8.1.1 RD4 controller.........................................................................................................................52
8.1.1.1 “Functions on/off” menu...................................................................................................52
8.1.1.2 Quick Access menu.........................................................................................................53
8.1.2 MB2 controller.........................................................................................................................53
8.1.2.1 “Functions on/off” menu...................................................................................................53
8.1.2.2 “Control on/off” menu.......................................................................................................55
8.2 Turning off the vacuum pump via the socket on the pump module..................................................55
8.2.1 RD4 controller.........................................................................................................................55
8.2.2 MB2 controller.........................................................................................................................56
8.3 Using the optional connection “GAS/AIR 2” for ventilation...............................................................56
8.3.1 RD4 controller.........................................................................................................................57
8.3.2 MB2 controller.........................................................................................................................57
8.4 Close all valves .................................................................................................................................58
8.4.1 RD4 controller.........................................................................................................................58
8.4.2 MB2 controller.........................................................................................................................58
8.5 Activating / deactivating temperature control....................................................................................59
8.5.1 RD4 controller.........................................................................................................................59
8.5.2 MB2 controller.........................................................................................................................59
8.6 Activating / deactivating pressure control .........................................................................................60
8.6.1 RD4 controller.........................................................................................................................60
8.6.2 MB2 controller.........................................................................................................................61
8.7 Drying monitoring..............................................................................................................................62
8.7.1 RD4 controller.........................................................................................................................63
8.7.2 MB2 controller.........................................................................................................................63
9. AUTHORIZATION LEVELS AND PASSWORD PROTECTION..........................64
9.1 RD4 controller ...................................................................................................................................64
9.1.1 Password request ...................................................................................................................64
9.1.2 Assign and modify a password...............................................................................................64
9.1.2.1 Assign and modify the User password............................................................................64
9.1.2.2 Assign and modify the Admin password .........................................................................65

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9.2 MB2 controller...................................................................................................................................66
9.2.1 User management, authorization levels and password protection.........................................66
9.2.2 Log in ......................................................................................................................................69
9.2.3 Log out....................................................................................................................................70
9.2.4 User change............................................................................................................................70
9.2.5 Password assignment and password change ........................................................................71
9.2.5.1 Password change............................................................................................................71
9.2.5.2 Deleting the password for an individual authorization level ............................................73
9.2.5.3 New password assignment for “service” or “admin” authorization level when the
password function was deactivated ..................................................................................................74
9.2.6 Activation code........................................................................................................................75
10. GENERAL CONTROLLER SETTINGS AND INFORMATION.............................76
10.1 RD4 controller ...................................................................................................................................76
10.1.1 Selecting the controller’s menu language...............................................................................76
10.1.2 Selecting the temperature unit................................................................................................76
10.1.3 Setting the current date...........................................................................................................77
10.1.4 Setting the current time...........................................................................................................78
10.1.5 Function “Language selection at restart”................................................................................78
10.1.6 Setting the chamber address..................................................................................................79
10.1.7 Display brightness...................................................................................................................79
10.1.8 Display of the inner chamber temperature and the heating temperature...............................79
10.2 MB2 controller...................................................................................................................................80
10.2.1 Selecting the controller’s menu language...............................................................................80
10.2.2 Setting date and time..............................................................................................................80
10.2.3 Selecting the temperature unit................................................................................................82
10.2.4 Display configuration...............................................................................................................82
10.2.4.1 Adapting the display parameters.....................................................................................82
10.2.4.2 Touchscreen calibration ..................................................................................................83
10.2.5 Event list .................................................................................................................................84
10.2.6 Service contact page ..............................................................................................................84
10.2.7 Current operating parameters.................................................................................................85
10.2.8 Technical chamber information...............................................................................................85
11. TEMPERATURE SAFETY DEVICES...................................................................86
11.1 Over temperature protective device class 2 (thermal switch)...........................................................86
11.2 Overtemperature safety controller class 2 ........................................................................................86
11.2.1 Safety controller mode............................................................................................................86
11.2.2 Setting the safety controller ....................................................................................................87
11.2.2.1 RD4 controller: Setting the safety controller mode..........................................................87
11.2.2.2 RD4 controller: Setting the safety controller value..........................................................87
11.2.2.3 MB2 controller .................................................................................................................88
11.2.3 Message and measures in the state of alarm.........................................................................89
11.2.3.1 RD4 controller..................................................................................................................89
11.2.3.2 MB2 controller .................................................................................................................89
11.2.4 Function check........................................................................................................................90
12. TOLERANCE RANGE SETTINGS.......................................................................90
12.1 RD4 controller ...................................................................................................................................90
12.1.1 Setting the delay time for temperature tolerance range alarm ...............................................90
12.1.2 Setting the temperature tolerance range................................................................................90
12.1.3 Setting the delay time for pressure tolerance range alarm.....................................................91
12.1.4 Setting the pressure tolerance range......................................................................................91
12.1.5 State of alarm..........................................................................................................................91
12.2 MB2 controller...................................................................................................................................92
12.2.1 Setting the alarm delay times and the tolerance ranges ........................................................92
12.2.2 Alarm condition.......................................................................................................................92

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13. NOTIFICATION AND ALARM FUNCTIONS........................................................93
13.1 Information messages.......................................................................................................................93
13.1.1 RD4 controller.........................................................................................................................93
13.1.2 MB2 controller.........................................................................................................................94
13.2 Alarm messages ...............................................................................................................................95
13.2.1 RD4 controller.........................................................................................................................95
13.2.2 MB2 controller.........................................................................................................................96
13.3 Resetting an alarm............................................................................................................................97
13.3.1 RD4 controller.........................................................................................................................97
13.3.2 MB2 controller.........................................................................................................................97
13.4 Activating / deactivating the audible alarm (buzzer) .........................................................................98
13.4.1 RD4 controller.........................................................................................................................98
13.4.2 MB2 controller.........................................................................................................................98
14. MB2 CONTROLLER: TIMER PROGRAM (STOPWATCH FUNCTION)..............99
14.1 Starting a timer program ...................................................................................................................99
14.1.1 Performance during program delay time ................................................................................99
14.2 Stopping a running timer program ..................................................................................................100
14.2.1 Pausing a running timer program .........................................................................................100
14.2.2 Cancelling a running timer program......................................................................................100
14.3 Performance after the end of the program......................................................................................100
15. MB2 CONTROLLER: TIME PROGRAMS..........................................................101
15.1 Starting an existing time program ...................................................................................................101
15.1.1 Performance during program delay time ..............................................................................102
15.2 Stopping a running time program....................................................................................................102
15.2.1 Pausing a running time program...........................................................................................102
15.2.2 Cancelling a running time program.......................................................................................102
15.3 Performance after the end of the program......................................................................................102
15.4 Creating a new time program..........................................................................................................103
15.5 Program editor: program management...........................................................................................103
15.5.1 Deleting a time program........................................................................................................104
15.6 Section editor: section management...............................................................................................105
15.6.1 Add a new program section..................................................................................................106
15.6.2 Copy and insert or replace a program section......................................................................106
15.6.3 Deleting a program section...................................................................................................107
15.7 Value entry for a program section...................................................................................................108
15.7.1 Section duration....................................................................................................................108
15.7.2 Set-point ramp and set-point step.........................................................................................109
15.7.3 Special controller functions...................................................................................................110
15.7.4 Setpoint entry........................................................................................................................111
15.7.5 Tolerance range....................................................................................................................111
15.7.6 Repeating one or several sections within a time program....................................................112
15.7.7 Saving the time program.......................................................................................................113
16. MB2 CONTROLLER: WEEK PROGRAMS........................................................114
16.1 Starting an existing week program..................................................................................................114
16.2 Cancelling a running week program ...............................................................................................114
16.3 Creating a new week program........................................................................................................115
16.4 Program editor: program management...........................................................................................116
16.4.1 Deleting a week program......................................................................................................117
16.5 Section editor: section management...............................................................................................118
16.5.1 Add a new program section..................................................................................................119
16.5.2 Copy and insert or replace a program section......................................................................119
16.5.3 Deleting a program section...................................................................................................120
16.6 Value entry for a program section in the Section view....................................................................120
16.6.1 Set-point ramp and set-point step modes.............................................................................120
16.6.2 Weekday...............................................................................................................................121

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16.6.3 Start time...............................................................................................................................121
16.6.4 Setpoint entry........................................................................................................................121
16.6.5 Special controller functions...................................................................................................122
17. NETWORK AND COMMUNICATION ................................................................122
17.1 RD4 controller: Ethernet network settings ......................................................................................122
17.1.1 Showing the network settings...............................................................................................122
17.1.1.1 Showing the chamber‘s MAC address ..........................................................................122
17.1.1.2 Showing the IP address.................................................................................................123
17.1.1.3 Showing the subnet mask .............................................................................................123
17.1.1.4 Showing the standard gateway .....................................................................................123
17.1.1.5 Showing the DNS server address .................................................................................124
17.1.1.6 Showing the DNS chamber name.................................................................................124
17.1.2 Changing the configuration of the network settings..............................................................124
17.1.2.1 Selecting the type of IP address assignment (automatic / manual)..............................125
17.1.2.2 Selecting the type of assignment of the DNS server address (automatic / manual).....125
17.1.2.3 Assigning the IP address...............................................................................................125
17.1.2.4 Setting the subnet mask................................................................................................126
17.1.2.5 Setting the standard gateway........................................................................................127
17.1.2.6 Assigning the DNS server address ...............................................................................127
17.2 MB2 controller.................................................................................................................................128
17.2.1 Ethernet ................................................................................................................................128
17.2.1.1 Configuration.................................................................................................................128
17.2.1.2 Display of MAC address................................................................................................129
17.2.2 Web server............................................................................................................................129
17.2.3 E-Mail....................................................................................................................................130
18. RD4 CONTROLLER: DATA RECORDER .........................................................131
18.1 Recorded data.................................................................................................................................131
18.2 Storage capacity .............................................................................................................................131
18.3 Setting the storage rate for the “DL1” recorder data.......................................................................132
18.4 Deleting the data recorder...............................................................................................................132
19. USB MENU: DATA TRANSFER VIA USB INTERFACE ...................................132
19.1 RD4 controller .................................................................................................................................132
19.1.1 Connecting the USB stick.....................................................................................................133
19.1.2 Import function ......................................................................................................................133
19.1.3 Export functions....................................................................................................................133
19.1.4 Ongoing data transfer...........................................................................................................134
19.1.5 Error during data transmission..............................................................................................134
19.1.6 Removing the USB stick.......................................................................................................134
19.2 MB2 controller.................................................................................................................................134
20. MB2 CONTROLLER: CHART RECORDER DISPLAY......................................136
20.1 Views...............................................................................................................................................136
20.1.1 Show and hide legend ..........................................................................................................136
20.1.2 History display.......................................................................................................................136
20.2 Setting the parameters....................................................................................................................139
21. REFERENCE MEASUREMENTS ......................................................................140
21.1 Checking the temperature in the inner chamber.............................................................................140
21.1.1 Checking the controller display.............................................................................................140
21.1.2 Checking the spatial temperature exactitude .......................................................................140
22. OPTIONS............................................................................................................141
22.1 APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management software (Option) .....................................................................141
22.2 Analog outputs for temperature and pressure (option)...................................................................141
22.3 Measuring access port for vacuum, 9 poles (option)......................................................................141

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22.4 Object temperature display with flexible Pt 100 temperature sensor (option) ................................142
22.4.1 Connection of the object temperature sensor.......................................................................142
22.4.2 Display on the RD4 controller...............................................................................................143
22.4.3 Display on the MB2 controller...............................................................................................143
22.5 LED interior lighting.........................................................................................................................143
23. CLEANING AND DECONTAMINATION............................................................144
23.1 Cleaning..........................................................................................................................................144
23.2 Decontamination / chemical disinfection.........................................................................................145
24. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE, TROUBLESHOOTING, REPAIR, TESTING.147
24.1 General information, personnel qualification...................................................................................147
24.2 Simple troubleshooting....................................................................................................................147
24.3 Maintenance intervals, service........................................................................................................150
24.4 Service Reminder............................................................................................................................150
24.4.1 RD4 controller.......................................................................................................................150
24.4.2 MB2 controller.......................................................................................................................151
24.5 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH...............................................................................151
25. DISPOSAL..........................................................................................................152
25.1 Disposal of the transport packing....................................................................................................152
25.2 Decommissioning............................................................................................................................152
25.3 Disposal of the chamber in the Federal Republic of Germany.......................................................153
25.4 Disposal of the chamber in the member states of the EU except for the Federal Republic of
Germany..........................................................................................................................................154
25.5 Disposal of the chamber in non-member states of the EU.............................................................155
26. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION..............................................................................156
26.1 Factory calibration and adjustment.................................................................................................156
26.2 Over current protection ...................................................................................................................156
26.3 VD / VD-UL technical data..............................................................................................................156
26.4 Equipment and options (extract).....................................................................................................158
26.5 Accessories and spare parts (extract) ............................................................................................159
26.6 Dimensions......................................................................................................................................161
26.6.1 VD 23....................................................................................................................................161
26.6.2 VD 56....................................................................................................................................162
26.6.3 VD 115..................................................................................................................................163
27. CERTIFICATES AND DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY.............................164
27.1 EU Declaration of Conformity..........................................................................................................164
28. PRODUCT REGISTRATION..............................................................................167
29. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE .............................................168
29.1 For chambers located outside USA and Canada ...........................................................................168
29.2 For chambers located in USA and Canada ....................................................................................171

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Dear customer,
For the correct operation of the chamber, it is important that you read this operating manual completely
and carefully and observe all instructions as indicated. Failure to read, understand and follow the
instructions may result in personal injury. It can also lead to damage to the chamber and/or poor
equipment performance.
1. Safety
1.1 Personnel Qualification
The chamber must only be installed, tested, and started up by personnel qualified for assembly, startup,
and operation of the chamber. Qualified personnel are persons whose professional education,
knowledge, experience and knowledge of relevant standards allow them to assess, carry out, and identify
any potential hazards in the work assigned to them. They must have been trained and instructed, and be
authorized, to work on the chamber.
The chamber should only be operated by laboratory personnel especially trained for this purpose and
familiar with all precautionary measures required for working in a laboratory. Observe the national
regulations on minimum age of laboratory personnel.
1.2 Operating manual
This operating manual is part of the components of delivery. Always keep it handy for reference in the
vicinity of the chamber. If selling the unit, hand over the operating manual to the purchaser.
To avoid injuries and damage observe the safety instructions of the operating manual. Failure to follow
instructions and safety precautions can lead to significant risks.
DANGER
Dangers due to failure to observe the instructions and safety precautions.
Serious injuries and chamber damage. Risk of death.
Observe the safety instructions in this Operating Manual.
Follow the operating procedures in this Operating Manual.
Carefully read the complete operating instructions of the chamber prior to installing and
using the chamber.
Keep the operating manual for future reference
Make sure that all persons who use the chamber and its associated work equipment have
read and understood the Operating Manual.
This Operating Manual is supplemented and updated as needed. Always use the most recent version of
the Operating Manual. When in doubt, call the BINDER Service Hotline for information on the up-to-
dateness and validity of this Operating Manual.
1.3 Legal considerations
This operating manual is for informational purposes only. It contains information for correct and safe
installing, start-up, operation, decommissioning, cleaning and maintenance of the product. Note: the
contents and the product described are subject to change without notice.
Understanding and observing the instructions in this operating manual are prerequisites for hazard-free
use and safety during operation and maintenance. Images are to provide basic understanding. They may
deviate from the actual version of the chamber. The actual scope of delivery can, due to optional or
special design, or due to recent technical changes, deviate from the information and illustrations in these
instructions this operating manual. In no event shall BINDER be held liable for any damages, direct or
incidental arising out of or related to the use of this manual.

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This operating manual cannot cover all conceivable applications. If you would like additional information,
or if special problems arise that are not sufficiently addressed in this manual, please ask your dealer or
contact us directly by phone at the number located on page one of this manual
Furthermore, we emphasize that the contents of this operating manual are not part of an earlier or
existing agreement, description, or legal relationship, nor do they modify such a relationship. All
obligations on the part of BINDER derive from the respective purchase contract, which also contains the
entire and exclusively valid statement of warranty administration and the general terms and conditions, as
well as the legal regulations valid at the time the contract is concluded. The statements in this manual
neither augment nor restrict the contractual warranty provisions.
1.4 Structure of the safety instructions
In this operating manual, the following safety definitions and symbols indicate dangerous situations
following the harmonization of ISO 3864-2 and ANSI Z535.6.
1.4.1 Signal word panel
Depending on the probability of serious consequences, potential dangers are identified with a signal
word, the corresponding safety color, and if appropriate, the safety alert symbol.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
(irreversible) injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
(irreversible) injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor
(reversible) injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the product
and/or its functions or of a property in its proximity.
1.4.2 Safety alert symbol
Use of the safety alert symbol indicates a risk of injury.
Observe all measures that are marked with the safety alert symbol in order to avoid death or
injury.

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1.4.3 Pictograms
Warning signs
Electrical hazard
Hot surface
Explosive atmosphere
Stability hazard
Lifting hazard
Inhalation hazard Suffocation hazard
Harmful substances
Biohazard
Risk of corrosion and /
or chemical burns
Pollution Hazard
Mandatory action signs
Mandatory regulation
Read operating
instructions
Disconnect the power
plug
Lift with several persons
Environment protection
Wear protective gloves
Wear safety goggles
Prohibition signs
Do NOT touch
Do NOT spray with
water
Information to be observed in order to ensure optimum function of the product.
1.4.4 Word message panel structure
Type / cause of hazard.
Possible consequences.
∅Instruction how to avoid the hazard: prohibition
Instruction how to avoid the hazard: mandatory action
Observe all other notes and information not necessarily emphasized in the same way, in order to avoid
disruptions that could result in direct or indirect injury or property damage.

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1.5 Localization / position of safety labels on the chamber
The following labels are located on the chamber:
Pictograms (Warning signs)
Figure 1: Position of labels on the chamber (example:
regular chamber with RD4 controller)
Hot surface
(on the outer chamber door)
Service label
Keep safety labels complete and
legible.
Replace safety labels that are no longer
legible. Contact BINDER Service for these
replacements.
1.6 Type plate
The type plate sticks to the left side of the chamber, bottom right-hand.
Figure 2: Type plate (example of VD 115)
Indications of the type plate (example)
Information
BINDER
Manufacturer: BINDER GmbH
VD 115
Model designation
Vacuum Drying Oven
Device name
Serial No.
000000000000
Serial no. of the chamber
Built
2020
Year of construction
Nominal temperature
220 °C
428 °F
Nominal temperature
IP protection
20
IP type of protection acc. to standard EN 60529
Nominal temp.
220 °C
1,60 kW / 7,0 A
428 °F
230 V / 50 Hz
IP protection
20
230 V / 60 Hz
Safety device
DIN 12880
1 N ~
Class
2.0
Art. No.
9630-0003
Project No.
Built
2020
Vacuum Drying Oven
BINDER GmbH
Im Mittleren Ösch 5
78532 Tuttlingen / Germany
www.binder-world.com
VD 115
E3.1
Serial No. 00000000000000
Made in Germany

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Indications of the type plate (example)
Information
Temp. safety device DIN 12880 Temperature safety device acc. to standard DIN
12880:2007
Class
2.0
Class of temperature safety device
Art. No.
9630-0003
Art. no. of the chamber
Project No.
---
Optional: Special application acc. to project no.
1,60 kW
Nominal power
7,0 A
Nominal current
230 V / 50 Hz
Nominal voltage +/- 10% at the indicated power frequency
230 V / 60 Hz
1 N ~
Current type
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 a
separate collection according to Directive 2012/19/EU on waste
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
1.7 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chamber
With regard to operating the chamber and to the installation location, please observe the DGUV
guidelines 213-850 on safe working in laboratories, 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
relating to chamber safety are replaced in the event of failure with original spare parts.
To operate the chamber, use only original BINDER accessories or accessories from third-party suppliers
authorized by BINDER. The user is responsible for any risk caused by using unauthorized accessories.
NOTICE
Danger of overheating due to lack of ventilation.
Damage to the chamber.
∅Do NOT install the chamber in unventilated recesses.
Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.
Observe the prescribed minimum distances when installing the chamber (chap. 3.4)
Do not install or operate the vacuum drying oven VD in potentially explosive areas.
DANGER
Danger of explosion due to combustible dusts or explosive mixtures in the vicinity
of the equipment.
Serious injury or death from burns and / or explosion pressure.
Do NOT operate the equipment in potentially explosive areas.
KEEP combustible dust or air-solvent mixtures AWAY from the equipment.

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The chamber does not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.
DANGER
Danger of explosion due to introduction of flammable or explosive substances in
the chamber.
Serious injury or death from burns and / or explosion pressure.
∅Do NOT introduce any substance into the chamber which is combustible or explosive at
working temperature.
∅Do NOT introduce any combustible dust or air-solvent mixture in the inner chamber.
∅Do NOT use the vacuum drying oven for drying or heat treatments leading to release of
combustible vapors able to form an explosive mixture with air.
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 drying
temperature 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 changes in pressure.
Familiarize yourself with any potential health risks caused by the charging material, the contained
moisture constituent or by reaction products that may arise during the drying process. Take adequate
measures to exclude such risks prior to putting the chamber into operation.
DANGER
Electrical hazard by water entering the chamber.
Deadly electric shock.
∅The chamber must NOT become wet during operation, cleaning, or maintenance.
∅Do NOT install the chamber in damp areas or in puddles.
Set up the chamber in a splash-proof manner.
The chambers were produced in accordance with the relevant VDE regulations and were routinely tested
in accordance to VDE 0411-1 (IEC 61010-1).
During and shortly after operation, the temperature of the inner surfaces almost equals the set-point. The
inner chamber will become hot during operation
CAUTION
Danger of burning when touching the inner surfaces during operation.
Burns.
∅Do NOT touch the inner surfaces or the charging material during and after operation.
In the case of operation with inert gas, the chamber is supplied with an oxygen-displacing gas (e.g. N2).
The gas emerging from the system must therefore be removed from the installation area by means of a
suitable extraction system (see technical ventilation measures in the DGUV guidelines 213-850 on safe
working in laboratories, issued by the employers’ liability insurance association (for Germany).
With use of a vacuum system or a vacuum pump, observe the permitted gas inlet
temperature. Observe the safety instructions of the pump manufacturer.

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1.8 Intended use
Observing the instructions in this operating manual and conducting regular maintenance work
(chap. 23) is part of the intended use.
Any use of the chambers that does not comply with the requirements specified in this Operating
Manual shall be considered improper use.
Other applications than those described in this chapter are not approved.
Use
The VD vacuum drying ovens are suitable for drying and heat treatment of solid or pulverized charging
material, as well as bulk material, using the supply of heat under vacuum.
Requirements for the chamber load
Any solvent content must not be explosive or flammable. A mixture of any component of the charging
material with air must NOT be explosive. The drying 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.
The loading material shall not contain any corrosive ingredients that may damage the machine
components made of stainless steel and aluminum. Such ingredients include in particular acids and
halides. Any corrosive damage caused by such ingredients is excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH.
The chamber does not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.
DANGER
Explosion or implosion hazard and danger of poisoning through the introduction of
unsuitable loading material.
Poisoning. Serious injury or death from burns and / or explosion pressure.
∅Do NOT introduce any substance combustible or explosive at working temperature into
the chamber, in particular no energy sources such as batteries or lithium-ion batteries.
∅Do NOT introduce explosive dust or air-solvent mixture into the inner chamber.
∅Do NOT introduce any substance which could lead to release of toxic gases.
Contamination of the chamber by toxic, infectious or radioactive substances must be prevented
WARNING
Danger of intoxication and infection through contamination of the chamber with
toxic, infectious or radioactive substances.
Damages to health.
Protect the interior of the chamber from contamination by toxic, infectious or radioactive
substances.
Take suitable protective measures when introducing and removing toxic, infectious or
radioactive material
In case of foreseeable use of the chamber there is no risk for the user through the integration of the
chamber into systems or by special environmental or operating conditions in the sense of EN 61010-
1:2010. For this, the intended use of the chamber and all its connections must be observed.

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Medical devices
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 chambers are not
qualified for sterilization of medical devices as defined by the directive 93/42/EWG.
Personnel Requirements
Only trained personnel with knowledge of the Operating Manual can set up and install the chamber, start
it up, operate, clean, and take it out of operation. Service and repairs call for further technical
requirements (e.g. electrical know-how), as well as knowledge of the service manual.
Installation site requirements
The chambers are designed for setting up inside a building (indoor use).
The requirements described in the Operating Manual for installation site and ambient conditions (Chap.
3.4) must be met.
1.9 Foreseeable Misuse
Other applications than those described in chap. 1.8 are not approved.
This expressly includes the following misuses (the list is not exhaustive), which pose risks despite the
inherently safe construction and existing technical safety equipment:
•Non-observance of Operating Manual
•Non-observance of information and warnings on the chamber (e.g. control unit messages, safety
identifiers, warning signals)
•Installation, startup, operation, maintenance and repair by untrained, insufficiently qualified, or
unauthorized personnel
•Missed or delayed maintenance and testing
•Non-observance of traces of wear and tear
•Insertion of materials excluded or not permitted by this Operating Manual.
•Non-compliance with the admissible parameters for processing the respective material.
•Installation, testing, service or repair in the presence of solvents
•Installation of replacement parts and use of accessories and operating resources not specified and
authorized by the manufacturer
•Installation, startup, operation, maintenance or repair of the chamber in absence of operating
instructions by the operator
•Bypassing or changing protective systems, operation of the chamber without the designated protective
systems
•Non-observance of messages regarding cleaning and disinfection of the chamber.
•Spilling water or cleaning agent on the chamber, water penetrating into the chamber during operation,
cleaning or maintenance.
•Cleaning activity while the chamber is turned on.
•Operation of the chamber with a damaged housing or damaged power cord
•Continued operation of the chamber during an obvious malfunction
•Insertion of objects, particularly metallic objects, in louvers or other openings or slots on the chamber
•Human error (e.g. insufficient experience, qualification, stress, exhaustion, laziness)

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To prevent these and other risks from incorrect operation, the operator shall issue operating instructions.
Standard operating procedures (SOPs) are recommended.
1.10 Residual Risks
The unavoidable design features of a chamber, as well as its proper field of application, can also pose
risks, even during correct operation. These residual risks include hazards which, despite the inherently
safe design, existing technical protective equipment, safety precautions and supplementary protective
measures, cannot be ruled out.
Messages on the chamber and in the Operating Manual warn of residual risks. The consequences of
these residual risks and the measures required to prevent them are listed in the Operating Manual.
Moreover, the operator must take measures to minimize hazards from unavoidable residual risks. This
includes, in particular, issuing operating instructions.
The following list summarizes the hazards against which this Operating Manual and the Service Manual
warn, and specifies protective measures at the appropriate spots:
Unpacking, Transport, Installation
•Sliding or tilting the chamber
•Setup of the chamber in unauthorized areas
•Installation of a damaged chamber
•Installation of a chamber with damaged power cord
•Inappropriate site of installation
•Missing protective conductor connection
Normal operation
•Assembly errors
•Contact with hot surfaces on the housing
•Contact with hot surfaces in the interior and inside of doors
•Emission of non-ionizing radiation from electrical operating resources
•Contact with live parts in normal state
Cleaning and Decontamination
•Penetration of water into the chamber
•Inappropriate cleaning and decontamination agents
•Enclosure of persons in the interior
Malfunction and Damage
•Continued operation of the chamber during an obvious malfunction or outage of the heating or the
vacuum system
•Contact with live parts during error status
•Operation of a unit with damaged power cord
Maintenance
•Maintenance work on live parts.
•Execution of maintenance work by untrained/insufficiently qualified personnel
•Electrical safety analysis during annual maintenance not performed

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Trouble-shooting and Repairs
•Non-observance of warning messages in the Service Manual
•Trouble-shooting of live parts without specified safety measures
•Absence of a plausibility check to rule out erroneous inscription of electrical components
•Performance of repair work by untrained/insufficiently qualified personnel
•Inappropriate repairs which do not meet the quality standard specified by BINDER
•Use of replacement parts other than BINDER original replacement parts
•Electrical safety analysis not performed after repairs
1.11 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.
1.12 Measures to prevent accidents
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 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
electrical equipment (e.g. electric motors, power cables, solenoids). The machine has no permanent
magnets. 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.

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•Floors
See operating manual chap. 3.4 for correct installation
•Cleaning
See operating manual chap. 23.3.

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2. Description of the equipment
Vacuum drying is used for special drying problems, for which conventional drying methods cannot offer a
solution due to physical limitations.
Controller
The chambers are equipped with a multifunctional microprocessor display controller with 2-channel
technology for temperature and pressure. Temperature is indicated accurate to one-tenth of a degree, the
pressure inside the chamber accurate to one 1 mbar. Pressure is measured by a firmly installed pressure
sensor.
Standard RD4 controller: The chamber is regularly equipped with the RD4 controller. This efficient
chamber controller is equipped with a multitude of operating functions, in addition to recorder and alarm
functions. Set-point entry is easily accomplished directly via the chamber controller and is also possible
directly with a computer via Intranet in connection with the optional APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management
Software (option, chap. 22.1).
Option MB2 controller: The chamber is optionally available with the MB2 display program controller.
This 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 APT-
COM™ 4 Multi Management Software (option, chap. 22.1).
The chamber comes equipped with an Ethernet serial interface for computer communication and with a
USB interface. In addition, the BINDER APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software permits networking
up to 100 chambers and connecting them to a PC for controlling and programming, as well as recording
and representing temperature and pressure data. For further options, see chap. 22.
Material
The inner chamber is made of especially corrosion resistant stainless steel V4A (German material no.
1.4404, US equivalent AISI 316L) micro-polished. The rack holder and all of the chamber's vacuum
connections and valves are made of especially corrosion resistant stainless steel V4A (German material
no. 1.4571, US equivalent AISI 316Ti). The housing is RAL 7035 powder-coated. All corners and edges
are also completely coated. When operating the chamber at temperatures above 150 °C / 302 °F, the
impact of the oxygen in the air may cause discoloration of the metallic surfaces (yellowish-brown or blue)
by natural oxidation processes. These colorations are harmless and will in no way impair the function or
quality of the chamber.
The chambers are jacket-heated. The preheating chamber technique ensures a completely
homogeneous jacket temperature, ensuring uniform heat transfer into the inner chamber. The low-loss
heat transfer to the material uses the aluminum vacuum expansion racks (or optionally available in
stainless steel). The elastic-mounted safety glass window reliably compensates any overpressure or
explosions that may occur. The additional laminated safety glass pane ensures proven and effective
splinter protection in the event of an implosion.
The chambers provide a universal connection for inert gas / ambient air and a measuring connection
serving to connect a measuring access port.
All installable items, such as racks and rack holders, can be easily removed. The completely smooth
inner chamber with its rounded corners and internally welded seams is easy to clean.
The minimum working temperature of the vacuum drying oven is approx. 10 °C / 18 °F to 16 °C / 28.8 °F
above room temperature, depending on the chamber size. The maximum temperature is 220 °C / 428 °F.
Vacuum pumps with a suction capacity of 1 m3/h to 30 m3/h are suitable for the VD vacuum drying oven.

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2.1 Chamber overview
Figure 3: VD 115 with RD4 controller
Figure 4: VD 115 with optional MB2 controller
(A) Triangular instrument panel with chamber controller
(B) Chamber door
(C) Door handle
(D) Elastic-mounted safety glass window
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)