Binder AB 01 User manual

Issue 01/2009 Art. No. 7001-0133
Operating Manual
Alarm Box AB 01
BINDER GmbH
Address Post office box 102
D-78502 Tuttlingen
Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]
Internet http://www.binder-world.com
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EG – KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG
EC - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
CE - DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE
Anbieter / Supplier / Fournisseur: BINDER GmbH
Anschrift / Address / Adresse: Im Mittleren Ösch 5, D-78532 Tuttlingen
Produkt / Product / Produit: Alarmbox - Alarmgerät
Alarm Box – alarm device
Boîte d’alarme – dispositif d’alarme
Typenbezeichnung / Type / Type: AB 01
Das oben beschriebene Produkt ist konform mit folgenden EG-Richtlinien:
The product described above is in conformity with the following EC guidelines:
Le produit décrit ci-dessus est conforme aux directives CE suivantes:
Niederspannungsrichtlinie
2006/95/EG
Low voltage directive
2006/95/EC
Directive basse tension
2006/95/CE
Richtlinie 2006/95/EG des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates
vom 12. Dezember 2006 zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der
Mitgliedstaaten betreffend elektrische Betriebsmittel zur Verwendung
innerhalb bestimmter Spannungsgrenzen
Council Directive 2006/95/EC of 12 December 2006 on the
harmonization of the laws of Member States relating to electrical
equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
Directive 2006/95/CE du Parlement Européen et du Conseil du 12
décembre 2006 concernant le rapprochement des législations des États
membres relatives au matériel électrique destiné à être employé dans
certaines limites de tension
EMV-Richtlinie
2004/108/EG
EMC Directive
2004/108/EC
Directive CEM
2004/108/CE
Richtlinie 2004/108/EG des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates
vom 15. Dezember 2004 zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der
Mitgliedstaaten über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit und zur
Aufhebung der Richtlinie 89/336/EWG.
Directive 2004/108/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 15 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the Member
States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and repealing Directive
98/336/EEC.
Directive 2004/108/CE du Parlement Européen et du Conseil du 15
décembre 2004 relative au rapprochement des législations des États
membres concernant la compatibilité électromagnétique et abrogeant le
directive 98/336/CEE.
Das oben beschriebene Produkt trägt entsprechend die Kennzeichnung CE.
The product described above, corresponding to this, bears the CE-mark.
Le produit décrit ci-dessus, en correspondance, porte l’indication CE.
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Das oben beschriebene Produkt ist konform mit folgenden harmonisierten Normen:
The product described above is in conformity with the following harmonized standards:
Le produit décrit ci-dessus est conforme aux normes harmonisées suivantes:
Sicherheit / safety / sécurité:
EN 61010-1:2001 Sicherheitsbestimmungen für elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regel- und
Laborgeräte – Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control,
and laboratory use – Part 1: General requirements
Règles de sécurité pour appareils électriques de mesurage, de
régulation et de laboratoire – Partie 1 : Prescriptions générales
EN 61010-2-010:2003 Sicherheitsbestimmungen für elektrische Meß-, Steuer-, Regel- und
Laborgeräte – Teil 2-010: Besondere Anforderungen an Laborgeräte für
das Erhitzen von Stoffen
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control,
and laboratory use – Part 2-010: Particular requirements for laboratory
equipment for the heating of materials
Règles de sécurité pour appareils électriques de mesurage, de
régulation et de laboratoire. Partie 2-010 : Prescriptions particulières
pour appareils de laboratoire utilisés pour l’échauffement des matières
EMV / EMC / CEM:
EN 61326-1:2006 + Corr. 2008 Elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regel- und Laborgeräte – EMV-
Anforderungen. Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen.
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use –
EMC requirements. Part 1: General requirements.
Matériel électrique de mesure, de commande et de laboratoire –
Exigences relatives à la CEM. Partie 1: Exigences générales.
EN 61326-2-2:2006 Elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regel- und Laborgeräte – EMV-
Anforderungen. Teil 2-2: Besondere Anforderungen - Prüfanordnung,
Betriebsbedingungen und Leistungsmerkmale für ortsveränderliche
Prüf-, Mess- und Überwachungsgeräte in Niederspannungs-
Stromversorgungsnetzen.
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use –
EMC requirements. Part 2-2: Particular requirements - Test
configurations, operational conditions and performance criteria for
portable test, measuring and monitoring equipment used in low-voltage
distribution systems.
Matériel électrique de mesure, de commande et de laboratoire –
Exigences relatives à la CEM. Partie 2-2: Exigences particulières -
Configurations d’essai, conditions de fonctionnement et critères
d’aptitude à la fonction des matériels portatifs d’essai, de mesure et de
surveillance utilisés dans des systèmes de distribution basse tension.
D-78532 Tuttlingen, 12.01.2009
BINDER GmbH
P. M. Binder
Geschäftsführender Gesellschafter
Managing Director
Directeur général
V. Siegle
Leiter F & E
Head of R & D
Chef de service R&D
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Content
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 Type plate ...........................................................................................................................................7
1.4 General safety instructions on installing and operating the Alarm Box AB 01 ..................................8
1.5 Intended use .......................................................................................................................................8
2. UNIT DESCRIPTION..............................................................................................9
2.1 Equipment overview............................................................................................................................9
2.2 Alarm output......................................................................................................................................10
2.3 Interface RS 422...............................................................................................................................10
3. SCOPE OF DELIVERY, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND INSTALLATION11
3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and scope of delivery.............................................................11
3.2 Storage..............................................................................................................................................11
3.3 Location of installation and ambient conditions................................................................................11
4. INSTALLATION OF THE EQUIPMENT ...............................................................12
4.1 Electrical connection.........................................................................................................................12
4.2 Connection to the communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem.............................13
5. START UP............................................................................................................14
5.1 Settings at the Alarm Box AB 01.......................................................................................................14
5.2 Settings in APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem.................................................................................14
5.2.1 Setting the tolerance limits in the APT-COM™ 3 measurement window...............................14
5.2.2 Connection of the Alarm Box AB 01 when operating APT-COM™ 3 and the Watch Tool
on the same computer............................................................................................................14
5.2.3 Connection of the Alarm Box AB 01 when operating APT-COM™ 3 and the Watch Tool
on different computers............................................................................................................15
6. ALARM.................................................................................................................17
6.1 Alarm course in the Watch Tool (APT-COM™ 3).............................................................................17
6.2 Alarm at the Alarm Box AB 01 ..........................................................................................................18
7. MANUAL ALARM RESET....................................................................................18
7.1 Alarm reset in the Watch Tool...........................................................................................................18
8. CLEANING, AND SERVICE.................................................................................19
8.1 Cleaning............................................................................................................................................19
8.2 Service ..............................................................................................................................................19
9. DISPOSAL............................................................................................................20
9.1 Disposal of the transport packing .....................................................................................................20
9.2 Decommissioning..............................................................................................................................20
9.3 Disposal of the unit in the Federal Republic of Germany .................................................................21
9.4 Disposal of the unit in the member states of the EC except for the Federal Republic of Germany.22
9.5 Disposal of the unit in non-member states of the EC .......................................................................23
10. TECHNICAL DATA ..............................................................................................23
11. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE ...............................................24

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Dear customer,
For the correct operation of the Alarm Box AB 01, it is imperative that you read this operating manual
completely and carefully and observe the given instructions.
1. Safety
This operating manual is part of the scope of delivery. Always keep it at hand.
To avoid injuries and damage observe the safety instructions of the operating manual.
WARNING
Failure to observe the safety instructions.
Serious injuries and unit damage.
¾Observe the safety instructions in this operating manual
¾Carefully read the complete operating instructions of the Alarm Box AB 01.
1.1 Legal considerations
This operating manual contains information necessary for the intended use, correct installation, start-up
and operation, and for the maintenance of the unit.
Understanding and observing the instructions in this operating manual are prerequisites for hazard-free
use and safety during operation and maintenance.
This operating manual cannot cover all conceivable applications. If you would like additional information,
or if special problems arise that you feel are not sufficiently addressed in this manual, please ask your
dealer or contact us directly.
Furthermore, we emphasize that the contents of this operating manual are not part of an earlier or
existing agreement, promise, 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. 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 harmonized denominations and symbols indicate dangerous
situations following the harmonization of ISO 3864-2 and ANSI Z535.6.
1.2.1 Signal word panel
Depending on the seriousness and probability of the consequences, 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 ambiance.
1.2.2 Safety alert symbol
Use of the safety alert symbol indicates 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
Explosive substances
Pollution Hazard
Harmful substances
Biohazard
Mandatory action signs
Mandatory regulation Read operating
instructions
Disconnect the power
plug
Environment protection
Prohibition signs
Do NOT touch Do NOT spray with
water
Information to be observed in order to ensure optimum function of the product.

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1.2.4 Word message panel structure
Type / cause of hazard.
Possible consequences.
∅Instruction how to avoid the hazard: prohibition.
¾Instruction 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 which could result in direct or indirect injury or property damage.
1.3 Type plate
Figure 1: Type plate AB 01
Indications of the type plate Information
Nominal temperature --- °C
--- °F Nominal temperature
Enclosure protection IP 20 IP type of protection 20 acc. to EN 60529
Temp. safety device DIN 12880 Temperature safety device acc. to standard DIN 12880
Class --- Temperature safety device
Art. No. 9052-0008 Art. No. 9052-0008
Project No. E2 (Stage and project no.)
0,02 kW Nominal power 0.02 kW
230 V 1 N ~ Nominal voltage 230 V ±10%, single-phase unit
0,1 A Nominal current 0.1 Amp
50/60 Hz Power frequency 50/60 Hz
Green switch: unit on-off Green switch: unit on-off
Black switch: buzzer off Black switch: buzzer off
Red pilot lamp: alarm Red pilot lamp: alarm
Unit fuse 10 A semi-time lag Unit fuse 10 Amp semi-time lag
DIN socket max. 24 V AC/DC - 2,5 A DIN socket max. load: 24 V AC/DC - 2.5 Amp
Interface RS 422 Interface RS 422
AB 01 Model AB 01
Serial No. 00-00000 Serial No. 00-00000
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 temperature --- °C 0,02 kW Green switch: unit on-off
--- °F 230 V 1 N ~
Black switch: buzzer off
Enclosure protection
Temp. safety device
IP 20
DIN 12880
0,1 A
50/60 Hz
Red pilot lamp: alarm
Unit fuse 10 semi-time lag
Class --- DIN socket max. 24 V AC/DC - 2,5 A
Art. No. 9052-0008 US PATS 4585923 / 5222612 / 5309981 Interface RS 422
Project No. E2 5405194 / 5601143 / 5773287 / 6079403
D 78532 Tuttlingen / Germany
Tel. + 49 (0) 7462/ 2005-0
Internet: www.binder-world.com
AB 01 Serial No. 00-00000
Made in Germany

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1.4 General safety instructions on installing and operating the Alarm Box
AB 01
With regard to operating the Alarm Box AB 01and to the installation location, please observe regulations
BGR 120 issued by the German professional association for the chemical industry (formerly ZH 1/119
laboratory guidelines issued by the employers’ liability insurance association) (for Germany).
BINDER GmbH is only responsible for the safety features of the unit provided skilled electricians or
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.
CAUTION
Danger of overheating.
Damage to the unit.
∅Do NOT install the unit in unventilated recesses.
¾Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.
The Alarm Box AB 01must NOT be operated in hazardous locations.
DANGER
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
∅Do NOT operate the unit in potentially explosive areas.
¾KEEP explosive dust or air-solvent mixtures AWAY from the unit.
DANGER
Electrical hazard.
Danger of death.
∅The unit must NOT become wet during operation or maintenance.
The Alarm Box AB 01has been produced in accordance with VDE regulations and were routinely tested
in accordance to VDE 0411-1 (IEC 61010-1).
1.5 Intended use
The Alarm Box AB 01 has been developed for the transmission of alarm messages released by the
communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem from BINDER, to an already existing alarm
facility of the customer, or by use of the telephone dialing device TWG 01 from BINDER via telephone
line.
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2. Unit description
The Alarm Box AB 01 has been developed for the transmission of alarm messages released by the
communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem from BINDER, to an already existing alarm
facility of the customer, or by use of the telephone dialing device TWG 01 from BINDER via telephone
line.
The Alarm Box AB 01 is equipped with a serial interface RS 422 for connection to the communication
software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem from BINDER.
2.1 Equipment overview
(3) (2) (1)
Figure 2: Front view of Alarm Box AB 01
(1) Main switch ON-OFF (lit = ON)
(2) Switch alarm buzzer (0 = mute)
(3) Alarm pilot lamp red (lit = alarm state)
(4) (5) (6) (7)
Figure 3: Rear view of Alarm Box AB 01
(4) Power cable
(5) Fuse holder
(6) DIN socket for zero-voltage relay alarm output
(7) Interface RS 422

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2.2 Alarm output
The Alarm Box AB 01 is equipped at its rear with a zero-voltage relay alarm output via DIN socket (6) The
alarm output is switched by APT-COM™ 3 as soon as one or more supervised temperature chambers
are running with their actual value(s) out of the entered tolerance bandwidth.
2
1
3
Pin 1: Pin
Pin 2: Break
Pin 3: Make
Output of Alarm Box AB 01
Pin allocation at the DIN socket
Logic NC
If there is no alarm message, Pin 1 and 2 are closed.
The zero-voltage relay alarm output is switched with a delay.
Wiring allocation of the delivered connection cable with DIN plug:
Pin 1 of DIN-plug ---- brown wire
Pin 2 of DIN-plug ---- white wire
Pin 3 of DIN-plug ---- not used
Maximum loading capacity of the switching contact: 24V AC/DC - 2,5A
DANGER
Electrical hazard.
Danger of death.
Damage to switching contact and connection socket.
∅Do NOT exceed the maximum switching load of 24V AC/DC – 2.5A.
∅Do NOT connect any devices with a higher loading capacity.
2.3 Interface RS 422
The 25-pin SUB-D interface socket (7) of the Alarm Box AB 01 serves to receive the alarm message
released by APT-COM™ 3. The interface settings are fixed inside the unit and can not be changed.
The interface address for correct configuration of the Alarm Box on APT-COM™ 3 window
“Configure“ is fixed as No. 30.