Binder KBW 240 User manual

Issue 11/2016 Art. N0. 7001-0338
Operating Manual
Translation of the original operating manual
KBW (E6)
Growth chambers with light
with program control and adjustable light cassettes
Model Model version Art. No.
KBW 240 KBW240-230V 9020-0338, 9120-0338
KBW 400 KBW400-230V 9020-0339, 9120-0339
KBW 720 KBW720-230V 9020-0340, 9120-0340
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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Content
1. SAFETY..................................................................................................................6
1.1 Legal considerations ...........................................................................................................................6
1.2 Structure of the safety instructions......................................................................................................6
1.2.1 Signal word panel......................................................................................................................6
1.2.2 Safety alert symbol ....................................................................................................................7
1.2.3 Pictograms.................................................................................................................................7
1.2.4 Word message panel structure .................................................................................................8
1.3 Localization / position of safety labels on the chamber.......................................................................8
1.4 Type plate............................................................................................................................................9
1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chambers..............................................10
1.6 Intended use......................................................................................................................................12
1.7 Operating instructions .......................................................................................................................12
1.8 Measures to prevent accidents .........................................................................................................13
2. CHAMBER DESCRIPTION AND OVERVIEW .....................................................14
2.1 Chamber description.........................................................................................................................14
2.2 Chamber overview ............................................................................................................................15
2.3 Instrument panel................................................................................................................................15
2.4 Lateral control panels........................................................................................................................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 Spacer for wall distance....................................................................................................................20
4.2 Mounting the flexible tilt protection kit (KBW 400).............................................................................21
4.3 Installation and connection of the light cassettes..............................................................................22
4.4 Electrical connection .........................................................................................................................23
5. FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW OF THE MB2 CHAMBER CONTROLLER...............24
5.1 Operating functions in normal display...............................................................................................25
5.2 Display views: Normal display, program display, chart-recorder display...........................................26
5.3 Controller icons overview..................................................................................................................27
5.4 Operating modes...............................................................................................................................29
5.5 Controller menu structure..................................................................................................................30
5.5.1 Main menu...............................................................................................................................31
5.5.2 “Settings” submenu .................................................................................................................32
5.5.3 “Service” submenu ..................................................................................................................32
5.6 Principle of controller entries.............................................................................................................33
5.7 Performance during and after power failures....................................................................................33
5.8 Performance when opening the door................................................................................................34
6. START UP............................................................................................................34
6.1 Turning on the chamber....................................................................................................................34
6.2 Controller settings upon start up .......................................................................................................35
7. SET-POINT ENTRY IN “FIXED VALUE” OPERATING MODE...........................36
7.1 Set-point entry through the “Setpoints” menu ...................................................................................37
7.2 Direct setpoint entry via Normal display............................................................................................38
7.3 Automatic correction of the actual value when turning on or off the illumination ..............................38
7.4 Light commutation and special controller functions via operation lines ............................................39

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8. TIMER PROGRAM: STOPWATCH FUNCTION...................................................40
8.1 Starting a timer program ...................................................................................................................40
8.1.1 Performance during program delay time.................................................................................41
8.2 Stopping a running timer program.....................................................................................................41
8.2.1 Pausing a running timer program ............................................................................................41
8.2.2 Cancelling a running timer program ........................................................................................42
8.3 Performance after the end of the program........................................................................................42
9. TIME PROGRAMS ...............................................................................................43
9.1 Starting an existing time program .....................................................................................................43
9.1.1 Performance during program delay time.................................................................................44
9.2 Stopping a running time program......................................................................................................45
9.2.1 Pausing a running time program .............................................................................................45
9.2.2 Cancelling a running time program..........................................................................................45
9.3 Performance after the end of the program........................................................................................45
9.4 Creating a new time program............................................................................................................46
9.5 Program editor: program management.............................................................................................46
9.6 Section editor: Section management ................................................................................................48
9.6.1 Add a new section ...................................................................................................................49
9.6.2 Copy and insert or replace a section.......................................................................................49
9.6.3 Deleting a section....................................................................................................................51
9.7 Value entry for a program section.....................................................................................................51
9.7.1 Section duration.......................................................................................................................52
9.7.2 Set-point ramp and set-point step ...........................................................................................52
9.7.3 Light commutation and special controller functions via operation lines...................................54
9.7.4 Temperature setpoint ..............................................................................................................55
9.7.5 Fan speed setpoint..................................................................................................................55
9.7.6 Tolerance ranges.....................................................................................................................56
9.7.7 Repeating one or several sections within a time program.......................................................57
9.7.8 Saving the time program .........................................................................................................58
10. WEEK PROGRAMS.............................................................................................59
10.1 Starting an existing week program....................................................................................................59
10.2 Cancelling a running week program..................................................................................................60
10.3 Creating a new week program ..........................................................................................................61
10.4 Program editor: program management.............................................................................................62
10.5 Section editor: Section management ................................................................................................63
10.5.1 Add a new section ...................................................................................................................64
10.5.2 Copy and insert or replace a section.......................................................................................65
10.6 Value entry for a program section.....................................................................................................65
10.6.1 Set-point ramp and set-point step modes................................................................................65
10.6.2 Weekday..................................................................................................................................66
10.6.3 Start time .................................................................................................................................66
10.6.4 Temperature setpoint ..............................................................................................................67
10.6.5 Fan speed setpoint..................................................................................................................67
10.6.6 Light commutation and special controller functions via operation lines...................................68
10.7 Deleting a week program ..................................................................................................................68
11. NOTIFICATION AND ALARM FUNCTIONS ........................................................69
11.1 Notification and alarm messages overview.......................................................................................69
11.1.1 Notifications.............................................................................................................................69
11.1.2 Alarm messages......................................................................................................................70
11.2 State of alarm....................................................................................................................................70
11.3 Resetting an alarm, list of active alarms ...........................................................................................71
11.4 Tolerance range settings...................................................................................................................71
11.5 Activating / deactivating the audible alarm (alarm buzzer)................................................................72

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12. TEMPERATURE SAFETY DEVICES...................................................................73
12.1 Over temperature protective device (class 1) ...................................................................................73
12.2 Overtemperature safety controller class 3.1 .....................................................................................73
12.2.1 Safety controller modes...........................................................................................................73
12.2.2 Setting the safety controller.....................................................................................................74
12.2.3 Message and measures in the state of alarm .........................................................................75
12.2.4 Function check ........................................................................................................................75
12.3 Temperature safety device class 3.3 (option) ...................................................................................76
12.3.1 Temperature safety device class 3.1.......................................................................................77
12.3.2 Temperature safety device class 3.2.......................................................................................78
13. USER MANAGEMENT.........................................................................................79
13.1 Authorization levels and password protection...................................................................................79
13.2 Log in.................................................................................................................................................82
13.3 Log out ..............................................................................................................................................83
13.4 User change......................................................................................................................................83
13.5 Password assignment and password change...................................................................................84
13.5.1 Password change....................................................................................................................84
13.5.2 Deleting the password for an individual authorization level.....................................................87
13.5.3 New password assignment for “service” or “admin” authorization level when the password
function was deactivated.........................................................................................................88
13.6 Activation code..................................................................................................................................89
14. GENERAL CONTROLLER SETTINGS................................................................90
14.1 Selecting the controller’s menu language .........................................................................................90
14.2 Selecting the temperature unit ..........................................................................................................90
14.3 Setting date and time ........................................................................................................................91
14.4 Display configuration.........................................................................................................................93
14.4.1 Adapting the display parameters.............................................................................................93
14.4.2 Touchscreen calibration ..........................................................................................................95
14.5 Network and communication.............................................................................................................96
14.5.1 Serial interfaces.......................................................................................................................96
14.5.2 Ethernet...................................................................................................................................97
14.5.3 Web server..............................................................................................................................98
14.5.4 E-Mail.....................................................................................................................................100
14.6 USB menu.......................................................................................................................................102
15. GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................103
15.1 Service contact page.......................................................................................................................103
15.2 Current operating parameters.........................................................................................................103
15.3 Event list..........................................................................................................................................104
15.4 Technical chamber information.......................................................................................................105
16. CHART RECORDER DISPLAY..........................................................................106
16.1 Views...............................................................................................................................................106
16.2 Setting the parameters....................................................................................................................108
17. DEFROSTING AT REFRIGERATING OPERATION..........................................110
18. ILLUMINATION SYSTEM...................................................................................111
18.1 Illumination for optimal plant growth................................................................................................111
18.2 Adjustable light cassettes................................................................................................................111
18.3 Illumination control ..........................................................................................................................113
19. OPTIONS............................................................................................................114
19.1 Communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option)...........................................114
19.2 RS485 interface (option) .................................................................................................................114

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19.3 Data logger kit (option)....................................................................................................................114
19.4 Analog outputs for temperature (option) .........................................................................................115
19.5 Zero-voltage relay alarm outputs for temperature (option)..............................................................115
19.6 Water protected internal socket (option).........................................................................................116
19.7 Additional flexible Pt 100 temperature sensor (available via BINDER INDIVIDUAL customized
solutions).........................................................................................................................................117
19.8 Object temperature display with flexible Pt 100 temperature sensor (option).................................117
20. MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND SERVICE...................................................118
20.1 Maintenance intervals, service........................................................................................................118
20.2 Replacement of the fluorescent tubes.............................................................................................119
20.3 Cleaning and decontamination........................................................................................................119
20.3.1 Cleaning.................................................................................................................................120
20.3.2 Decontamination....................................................................................................................121
20.4 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH ...............................................................................122
21. DISPOSAL..........................................................................................................123
21.1 Disposal of the transport packing....................................................................................................123
21.2 Decommissioning............................................................................................................................123
21.3 Disposal of the chamber in the Federal Republic of Germany........................................................123
21.4 Disposal of the chamber in the member states of the EU except for the Federal Republic of
Germany..........................................................................................................................................125
21.5 Disposal of the chamber in non-member states of the EU .............................................................126
22. TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................127
23. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION..............................................................................129
23.1 Factory calibration and adjustment .................................................................................................129
23.2 Over current protection....................................................................................................................129
23.3 Definition of usable volume.............................................................................................................129
23.4 Technical Data ................................................................................................................................130
23.5 Equipment and options (extract) .....................................................................................................132
23.6 Spare parts and accessories (extract) ............................................................................................133
23.7 Dimensions KBW 240.....................................................................................................................134
23.8 Dimensions KBW 400.....................................................................................................................135
23.9 Dimensions KBW 720.....................................................................................................................136
24. CERTIFICATES AND DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY .............................137
24.1 EU Declaration of Conformity..........................................................................................................137
24.2 Certificate for the GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung e.V.“
(German Social Accident Insurance) DGUV...................................................................................139
25. PRODUCT REGISTRATION ..............................................................................141
26. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE..............................................142
26.1 For chambers located outside USA and Canada............................................................................142
26.2 For chambers located in USA and Canada.....................................................................................145

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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 per-
formance.
1. Safety
This operating manual is part of the components of delivery. Always keep it handy for reference. The de-
vice 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 mini-
mum 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 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 exclu-
sively valid statement of warranty administration. The statements in this manual neither augment nor re-
strict the contractual warranty provisions.
1.2 Structure of the safety instructions
In this operating manual, the following safety definitions and symbols indicate dangerous situations follow-
ing 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 Risk of corrosion and /
or chemical burns
Harmful substances
Biohazard
Pollution Hazard
Mandatory action signs
Mandatory regulation
Read operating
instructions
Disconnect the power
plug
Lift with 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 (inner glass door above the glass door handle)
Service label
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.
Figure 1: Type plate (example KBW 240 regular chamber)
Indications of the type plate (example)
Information
BINDER
Manufacturer: BINDER GmbH
KBW 240
Model designation
Growth chamber
Device name
Built
2017
Serial no. of the chamber
Serial No.
00000000000000
Year of construction
Nominal temperature
70 °C / 158 °F
Nominal temperature
IP protection
20
IP type of protection acc. to standard EN 60529
Temp. safety device DIN 12880 Temperature safety device acc. to standard DIN
12880:2007
Class
3.1
Class of temperature safety device
Art. No.
9020-0338
Art. no. of the chamber
Project No.
---
Optional: Special application acc. to project no.
1,40 kW
Nominal power
6,1 A
Nominal current
200-230 V / 50 Hz Nominal voltage range +/-10%
at the indicated power frequency
1 N ~
Current type
Max. operating pressure 15 bar
Max operating pressure in the refrigerating system
(15 bar / 218 PSI)
R 134A - 0,27 kg
Refrigerant type and filling weight
Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol
Symbol on the type plate
Information
CE conformity marking
Electrical and electronic equipment manufactured / placed on the mar-
ket in the EC after 13 August 2005 and be disposed of in separate col-
lection according to Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and elec-
tronic equipment (WEEE).
GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicher-
ung e.V. (DGUV), Prüf- und Zertifizierungsstelle Nahrungsmittel und
Verpackung im DGUV Test“ (German Social Accident Insurance
(DGUV), Testing and Certification Body for Foodstuffs and Packaging
Industry in DGUV Test).
The chamber is certified according to Customs Union Technical Regu-
lation (CU TR) for Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan.
Nominal temp.
70 °C
1,40 kW / 6,1 A
Max. operating pressure 15 bar
158 °F
200-230 V / 50 Hz
R 134A – 0,27 kg
IP protection
20
Contains fluorinated
Safety device
DIN 12880
1 N ~
greenhouse gases covered
Class
3.1
by the Kyoto Protocol
Art. No.
9020-0338
Project No.
Built
2017
Growth chamber
BINDER GmbH
Im Mittleren Ösch 5
78532 Tuttlingen / Germany
www.binder-world.com
KBW 240
E6
Serial No. 00000000000000
Made in Germany

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1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chambers
With regard to operating the chambers and to the installation location, please observe the DGUV guide-
lines 213-850 on safe working in laboratories (formerly BGI/GUV-I 850-0, BGR/GUV-R 120 or ZH 1/119,
issued by the employers’ liability insurance association) (for Germany.
BINDER GmbH is only responsible for the safety features of the chamber provided skilled electricians or
qualified personnel authorized by BINDER perform all maintenance and repair, and if components 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.
CAUTION
Danger of overheating.
Damage to the chamber.
∅Do NOT install the chamber in unventilated recesses.
Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.
Do not operate the chambers in hazardous locations.
DANGER
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
∅Do NOT operate the chamber in potentially explosive areas.
∅KEEP explosive dust or air-solvent mixtures AWAY from the chamber.
The chambers do not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.
DANGER
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
∅Do NOT introduce any substance into the chamber which is combustible or explosive at
working temperature.
∅NO explosive dust or air-solvent mixture in the inner chamber.
Any solvent contained in the charging material must not be explosive or inflammable. I.e., irrespective of
the solvent concentration in the steam room, NO explosive mixture with air must form. The temperature
inside the chamber must lie below the flash point or below the sublimation point of the charging material.
Familiarize yourself with the physical and chemical properties of the charging material, as well as the con-
tained 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 moisture
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.