Binder MKF 115 User manual

Issue 04/2013 Art. No. 7001-0219
Operating Manual
APT.line™ MKF (E3.1)
Environmental simulation chamber
for complex alternating climate profiles
with display program controller MB1
Model
Art. No.
MKF 115 (E3.1)
9020-0107, 9120-0107
MKF 240 (E3.1)
9020-0183, 9120-0183
MKF 720 (E3.1)
9020-0198, 9120-0198
APT.line™ MKFT (E3.1)
Environmental simulation chamber
for complex alternating climate profiles with low temperature area
with display program controller MB1
Model
Art. No.
MKFT 115 (E3.1)
9020-0152, 9120-0152
MKFT 240 (E3.1)
9020-0080, 9120-0080
MKFT 720 (E3.1)
9020-0083, 9120-0083
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EC – Declaration of Conformity MKF (E3.1)
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:
Umweltsimulations-Schränke für anspruchsvolle Wechselkli-
maprofile
Environmental simulation chambers for complex alternating clima-
tic profiles
Armoires de simulation de l'environnement pour des profils de
température complexes alternantes
Typenbezeichnung / Type / Type:
MKF 115, MKF 240, MKF 720
Die oben beschriebenen Produkte sind konform mit folgenden EG-Richtlinien:
The products described above are in conformity with the following EC guidelines:
Les produits décrits ci-dessus sont conformes aux directives CE suivantes:
Niederspannungsrichtlinie
2006/95/EG
Low voltage directive
2006/95/EC
Directive basse tension
2006/95/CE
Richtlinie 2006/95/EG des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates vom
12. Dezember 2006 zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitglied-
staaten 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 dé-
cembre 2006 concernant le rapprochement des législations des États
membres relatives au matériel électrique destiné à être employé dans
certaines limites de tension
EMV-Richtlinie
2004/108/EG
EMC Directive
2004/108/EC
Directive CEM
2004/108/CE
Richtlinie 2004/108/EG des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates
vom 15. Dezember 2004 zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der
Mitgliedstaaten über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit und zur Auf-
hebung 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 dé-
cembre 2004 relative au rapprochement des législations des États
membres concernant la compatibilité électromagnétique et abrogeant le
directive 98/336/CEE.
Die oben beschriebenen Produkte tragen entsprechend die Kennzeichnung CE.
The products described above, corresponding to this, bear the CE-mark.
Les produits décrits ci-dessus, en correspondance, portent l’indication CE.
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Die oben beschriebenen Produkte sind konform mit folgenden harmonisierten Normen:
The products described above are in conformity with the following harmonized standards:
Les produits décrits ci-dessus sont conformes aux normes harmonisées suivantes:
Sicherheit / safety / sécurité:
EN 61010-1:2010 Sicherheitsbestimmungen für elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regel- und
Laborgeräte – Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen (DIN EN 61010-
1:2011, VDE 411-1:2011)
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control,
and laboratory use – Part 1: General requirements (IEC 61010-1:2010,
BS EN 61010-1:2010)
Règles de sécurité pour appareils électriques de mesurage, de régula-
tion et de laboratoire – Partie 1: Prescriptions générales (CEI 61010-
1:2010, NF EN 61010:2011)
EN 61010-2-010:2003 Sicherheitsbestimmungen für elektrische Meß-, Steuer-, Regel- und
Laborgeräte – Teil 2-010: Besondere Anforderungen an Laborgeräte für
das Erhitzen von Stoffen (DIN EN 61010-2-010:2004)
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control,
and laboratory use – Part 2-010: Particular requirements for laboratory
equipment for the heating of materials (IEC 61010-2-10:2005, BS EN
61010-2-10:2003)
Règles de sécurité pour appareils électriques de mesurage, de régula-
tion et de laboratoire – Partie 2-010 : Prescriptions particulières pour
appareils de laboratoire utilisés pour l’échauffement des matières (CEI
61010-2-10:2003, NF EN 61010-2-10:2005)
EMV / EMC / CEM:
EN 61326-1:2006
+ Corr. 1:2008 + Corr. 2:2010
Elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regel- und Laborgeräte - EMV-
Anforderungen - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen (DIN EN 61326-
1:2006 + Berichtigung 1:2008 + Berichtigung 2:2011)
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use -
EMC requirements - Part 1: General requirements (IEC 61326-1:2005 +
Corr. 1:2008 + Corr. 2:2010, BS EN 61326-1:2006+ A1:2008)
Matériel électrique de mesure, de commande et de laboratoire - Exi-
gences relatives à la CEM - Partie 1: Exigences générales (CEI 61326-
1:2005 + AC1:2008, NF EN 61326-1:2006 mod.)
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. (DIN EN 61326-2-2:2006)
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use –
EMC requirements. Part 2-2: Particular requirements - Test configura-
tions, operational conditions and performance criteria for portable test,
measuring and monitoring equipment used in low-voltage distribution
systems. (IEC 61326-2-2:2005, BS EN 61326-2-2:2006)
Matériel électrique de mesure, de commande et de laboratoire – Exi-
gences relatives à la CEM. Partie 2-2: Exigences particulières - Confi-
gurations 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. (CEI 61326-2-
2:2005 + AC1:2007, NF EN 61326-2-2:2006)
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D-78532 Tuttlingen, 11.02.2013
BINDER GmbH
P. M. Binder
Geschäftsführender Gesellschafter
Managing Director
Directeur général
B. Hofmann
Leiter F & E
Director R & D
Chef de service R&D
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EC – Declaration of Conformity MKFT (E3.1)
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:
Umweltsimulations-Schränke für anspruchsvolle Wechselklima-
profile mit Tieftemperaturbereich
Environmental simulation chambers for complex alternating cli-
matic profiles with low temperature area
Armoires de simulation de l'environnement pour des profils de
température complexes alternantes avec un domaine de basses
températures
Typenbezeichnung / Type / Type:
MKFT 115, MKFT 240, MKFT 720
Die oben beschriebenen Produkte sind konform mit folgenden EG-Richtlinien:
The products described above are in conformity with the following EC guidelines:
Les produits décrits ci-dessus sont conformes aux directives CE suivantes:
Niederspannungsrichtlinie
2006/95/EG
Low voltage directive
2006/95/EC
Directive basse tension
2006/95/CE
Richtlinie 2006/95/EG des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates vom
12. Dezember 2006 zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitglied-
staaten 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 re
lating to electrical equipment designed for
use within certain voltage limits
Directive 2006/95/CE du Parlement Européen et du Conseil du 12 dé-
cembre 2006 concernant le rapprochement des législations des États
membres relatives au matériel électrique destiné à être employé dans
certaines limites de tension
EMV-Richtlinie
2004/108/EG
EMC Directive
2004/108/EC
Directive CEM
2004/108/CE
Richtlinie 2004/108/EG des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates
vom 15. Dezember 2004 zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschrif
ten der
Mitgliedstaaten über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit und zur Auf-
hebung 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 dé-
cembre 2004 relative au rapprochement des législations des États
membres concernant la compatibilité électromagnétique et abrogeant le
directive 98/336/CEE.
Die oben beschriebenen Produkte tragen entsprechend die Kennzeichnung CE.
The products described above, corresponding to this, bear the CE-mark.
Les produits décrits ci-dessus, en correspondance, portent l’indication CE.
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Die oben beschriebenen Produkte sind konform mit folgenden harmonisierten Normen:
The products described above are in conformity with the following harmonized standards:
Les produits décrits ci-dessus sont conformes aux normes harmonisées suivantes:
Sicherheit / safety / sécurité:
EN 61010-1:2010 Sicherheitsbestimmungen für elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regel- und
Laborgeräte – Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen (DIN EN 61010-
1:2011, VDE 411-1:2011)
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control,
and laboratory use – Part 1: General requirements (IEC 61010-1:2010,
BS EN 61010-1:2010)
Règles de sécurité pour appareils électriques de mesurage, de régula-
tion et de laboratoire – Partie 1: Prescriptions générales (CEI 61010-
1:2010, NF EN 61010:2011)
EN 61010-2-010:2003 Sicherheitsbestimmungen für elektrische Meß-, Steuer-, Regel- und
Laborgeräte – Teil 2-010: Besondere Anforderungen an Laborgeräte für
das Erhitzen von Stoffen (DIN EN 61010-2-010:2004)
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control,
and laboratory use – Part 2-010: Particular requirements for laboratory
equipment for the heating of materials (IEC 61010-2-10:2005, BS EN
61010-2-10:2003)
Règles de sécurité pour appareils électriques de mesurage, de régula-
tion et de laboratoire – Partie 2-010 : Prescriptions particulières pour
appareils de laboratoire utilisés pour l’échauffement des matières (CEI
61010-2-10:2003, NF EN 61010-2-10:2005)
EMV / EMC / CEM:
EN 61326-1:2006
+ Corr. 1:2008 + Corr. 2:2010
Elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regel- und Laborgeräte - EMV-
Anforderungen - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen (DIN EN 61326-
1:2006 + Berichtigung 1:2008 + Berichtigung 2:2011)
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use -
EMC requirements - Part 1: General requirements (IEC 61326-1:2005 +
Corr. 1:2008 + Corr. 2:2010, BS EN 61326-1:2006+ A1:2008)
Matériel électrique de mesure, de commande et de laboratoire - Exi-
gences relatives à la CEM - Partie 1: Exigences générales (CEI 61326-
1:2005 + AC1:2008, NF EN 61326-1:2006 mod.)
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. (DIN EN 61326-2-2:2006)
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use –
EMC requirements. Part 2-2: Particular requirements - Test configura-
tions, operational conditions and performance criteria for portable test,
measuring and monitoring equipment used in low-voltage distribution
systems. (IEC 61326-2-2:2005, BS EN 61326-2-2:2006)
Matériel électrique de mesure, de commande et de laboratoire – Exi-
gences relatives à la CEM. Partie 2-2: Exigences particulières - Confi-
gurations 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. (CEI 61326-2-
2:2005 + AC1:2007, NF EN 61326-2-2:2006)
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D-78532 Tuttlingen, 11.02.2013
BINDER GmbH
P. M. Binder
Geschäftsführender Gesellschafter
Managing Director
Directeur général
B. Hofmann
Leiter F & E
Director R & D
Chef de service R&D
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Product registration

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CONTENTS
EC – Declaration of Conformity MKF (E3.1) .................................................................................................2
EC – Declaration of Conformity MKFT (E3.1)...............................................................................................5
Product registration .......................................................................................................................................8
1. SAFETY................................................................................................................ 12
1.1 Legal considerations .........................................................................................................................12
1.2 Structure of the safety instructions....................................................................................................12
1.2.1 Signal word panel ...................................................................................................................12
1.2.2 Safety alert symbol .................................................................................................................13
1.2.3 Pictograms..............................................................................................................................13
1.2.4 Word message panel structure...............................................................................................14
1.3 Localization / position of safety labels on the unit.............................................................................14
1.4 Type plate .........................................................................................................................................15
1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the environmental simulation chamber MKF /
MKFT.................................................................................................................................................16
1.6 Intended use .....................................................................................................................................17
1.7 Resistance of the humidity sensor against harmful substances.......................................................18
2. UNIT DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................ 19
2.1 Unit overview.....................................................................................................................................20
2.2 Lateral control panel..........................................................................................................................21
2.3 Instrument panel ...............................................................................................................................22
2.4 Rear power switch.............................................................................................................................22
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 ................................................................................25
4. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ............................................................... 27
4.1 Wastewater connection for humidifying system................................................................................28
4.2 Freshwater supply for humidifying system........................................................................................28
4.2.1 Automatic fresh water supply for humidifying system via water pipe .....................................29
4.2.2 Manual fresh water supply for humidifying system via internal freshwater can......................29
4.2.3 Water circle: lever for condensate recycling (option)..............................................................30
4.3 Connection of cooling water outlet for water cooling (option)...........................................................31
4.4 Connection of cooling water inlet for water cooling (option) .............................................................31
4.5 Connection kit for connecting the unit’s freshwater connection to a water pipe...............................32
4.6 Safety kit: Hose burst protection device with reflux protection device for the unit’s freshwater
connection (available via BINDER INDIVIDUAL customized solutions)...........................................33
4.7 Electrical connection .........................................................................................................................34
5. START UP............................................................................................................ 35
5.1 Function overview of display program controller MB1......................................................................35
5.2 Operating modes...............................................................................................................................36
5.3 Behavior after power failure ..............................................................................................................36
5.4 Behavior when opening the door ......................................................................................................36
5.5 Turning on the unit ............................................................................................................................37
6. CONTROLLER MB1 SETTINGS.......................................................................... 38
6.1 Selection of the menu language .......................................................................................................38
6.2 Function overview program controller MB1 ......................................................................................39

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6.3 Menu settings in the “User-settings” menu .......................................................................................40
6.4 Menu settings in the “User Level” menu ...........................................................................................41
7. GRAPHIC REPRESENTATION OF THE HISTORICAL MEASUREMENT
(CHART RECORDER FUNCTION) ...................................................................... 42
7.1 Setting the storage rate.....................................................................................................................44
8. MANUAL MODE................................................................................................... 45
8.1 Set-point entry...................................................................................................................................45
8.2 Performance after power failure in Manual Mode.............................................................................47
9. PROGRAM OPERATION..................................................................................... 47
9.1 Menu-based program entry...............................................................................................................47
9.2 Entering the temperature values and the switching states of the operation lines.............................48
9.3 Entering the humidity values.............................................................................................................49
9.4 Selecting between set-point ramp and set-point step.......................................................................51
9.5 Program entry as set-point ramp or as set-point step.......................................................................51
9.6 Information on programming different temperature or humidity transitions ......................................55
9.7 Repetition of a section or several sections within a program............................................................56
9.8 Performance after power failure in Program Mode...........................................................................56
9.9 Starting a previously entered program..............................................................................................57
9.10 Deleting a program............................................................................................................................57
9.11 Temperature profile and operation lines template ............................................................................58
9.12 Humidity profile template...................................................................................................................59
9.13 Program table template for temperature and operation lines ...........................................................60
9.14 Program table template for humidity.................................................................................................61
10. BEDEW PROTECTION FACILITY (OPERATION LINE 1) .................................. 62
11. ZERO-VOLTAGE RELAY OUTPUTS VIA OPERATION LINES 2 TO 5.............. 63
12. TEMPERATURE SAFETY DEVICES................................................................... 64
12.1 Over temperature protective device (class 1) ...................................................................................64
12.2 Safety controller (over-temperature safety device class 2 DIN 12880) ............................................64
12.3 Over/under temperature safety device class 2 (option)....................................................................66
13. NOTIFICATION AND ALARM FUNCTIONS........................................................ 67
13.1 Notification and alarm system overview (auto diagnosis system) ....................................................67
13.2 Resetting the notification or alarm messages...................................................................................68
14. HUMIDITY SYSTEM............................................................................................. 69
14.1 Function of the humidifying and dehumidifying system ....................................................................70
15. DEFROSTING AT REFRIGERATING OPERATION............................................ 72
16. OPTIONS.............................................................................................................. 73
16.1 Communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option).............................................73
16.2 Interface RS 422 (option)..................................................................................................................73
16.3 Analog outputs for temperature and humidity (option)......................................................................73
16.4 Data logger kits .................................................................................................................................74
16.5 Keyboard locking (option) .................................................................................................................74
16.6 Compressed air dryer (available via BINDER Individual) .................................................................74
16.7 BINDER Pure Aqua Service (option) ................................................................................................74
16.8 Water cooling (option).......................................................................................................................75
16.9 Additional measuring channel for digital object temperature indicator with flexible temperature
sensor Pt 100 (option).......................................................................................................................75

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17. MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND SERVICE .................................................... 76
17.1 Maintenance intervals, service..........................................................................................................76
17.2 Cleaning and decontamination .........................................................................................................77
17.2.1 Cleaning..................................................................................................................................77
17.2.2 Decontamination.....................................................................................................................78
17.3 Sending the unit back to BINDER GmbH .........................................................................................79
18. DISPOSAL ........................................................................................................... 80
18.1 Disposal of the transport packing......................................................................................................80
18.2 Decommissioning..............................................................................................................................80
18.3 Disposal of the unit in the Federal Republic of Germany .................................................................80
18.4 Disposal of the unit in the member states of the EC except for the Federal Republic of Germany .81
18.5 Disposal of the unit in non-member states of the EC .......................................................................83
19. TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................... 84
20. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 87
20.1 Factory calibration and adjustment...................................................................................................87
20.2 Over current protection .....................................................................................................................87
20.3 Definition of usable volume...............................................................................................................87
20.4 MKF (E3.1) technical data.................................................................................................................88
20.5 MKFT (E3.1) technical data ..............................................................................................................89
20.6 Equipment and Options MKF / MKFT...............................................................................................91
20.7 Spare parts........................................................................................................................................92
20.8 Heating-up and cooling-down graphs MKF.......................................................................................94
20.9 Heating-up and cooling-down graphs MKFT ....................................................................................95
20.10 Dimensions MKF 115 / MKFT 115....................................................................................................96
20.11 Dimensions MKF 240........................................................................................................................97
20.12 Dimensions MKFT 240......................................................................................................................98
20.13 Dimensions MKF 720 / MKFT 720....................................................................................................99
21. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE ............................................. 100
21.1 For units located outside North America and Central America.......................................................100
21.2 For units in North America and Central America ............................................................................103

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

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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
High humidity
Scalding hazard
Pollution hzard
Harmful substances
Biohazard
Danger of frost
Risk of corrosion and /
or chemical burns
Mandatory action signs
Mandatory regulation
Read operating
instructions
Disconnect the power
plug
Lift with mechanical
assistance
Environment protection
Wear protective gloves
Wear safety goggles
Prohibition signs
Do NOT touch
Do NOT spray with
water
Do NOT climb

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Information to be observed in order to ensure optimum function of the product.
1.2.4 Word message panel structure
Type / cause of hazard.
Possible consequences.
∅Instruction how to avoid the hazard: prohibition
Instruction how to avoid the hazard: mandatory action
Observe all other notes and information not necessarily emphasized in the same way, in order to avoid
disruptions that could result in direct or indirect injury or property damage.
1.3 Localization / position of safety labels on the unit
The following labels are located on the unit:
Pictograms (Warning signs)
Hot surface
Burning and scalding hazard
Service label
Figure 1: Position of labels on the unit

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Keep safety labels complete and legible.
Replace safety labels that are no longer legible. Contact BINDER service for these replacements.
1.4 Type plate
The type plate sticks to the left side of the unit, bottom right-hand, above the refrigerating and humidity
module.
Figure 2: Type plate (example of MKFT 240 regular unit)
Indications of the type plate (example)
Information
BINDER
Manufacturer: BINDER GmbH
MKF 240
Model MKF 240
Serial No.
00-00000
Serial No. 00-00000
Nominal temperature
180 °C
356°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
2.0
Temperature safety device, class 2.0
Art. No.
9020-0183
Art. No. 9020-0183
Project No.
---
(Special application acc. to project no.)
6,80 kW
Nominal power 6.80 kW
400 V 3 N ~
Nominal voltage 400 V (+/-10%), three-phase unit
11,5 A
Nominal current 11.5 Amp
50 Hz
Power frequency 50 Hz
Max operating pressure 29 bar
Max operating pressure 29 bar in the refrigerating system
Stage 1
Cooling 1st stage
Stage 2
Cooling 2nd stage
R 404A – 2,20 kg
Refrigerant type R 404 A, filling weight: 2.20 kg
R 23 – 0,40 kg
Refrigerant type R 23, filling weight: 0.40 kg
Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases
covered by the Kyoto Protocol
Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases covered by the
Kyoto Protocol
Symbol on the type plate
Information
CE conformity marking
Electrical and electronic equipment manufactured / placed
on the market in the EC after 13 August 2005 and be dis-
posed of in separate collection according to the directive
2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE).
The equipment is certified in the GOST R certification sys-
tem of GOSTSTANDARD Russia.
Nominal temperature
180 °C
7,50 kW
Max operating pressure 29 BAR
356°F
400 V 3 N ~
Stage 1: R 404 A - 2,20 kg
Enclosure protection
Temp. safety device
IP 20
DIN 12880
12,5 A
50 Hz
Stage 2: R 23 - 0,40 kg
Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases
Class
2.0
covered by the Kyoto Protocol
Art. No.
9020-0080
US PATS 4585923 / 5222612 / 5309981
Project No.
5405194 / 5601143 / 5773287 / 6079403
D 78532 Tuttlingen / Germany
Tel. + 49 (0) 7462/ 2005-0
Internet: www.binder-world.com
MKFT 240 Serial No. 00-00000
Made in Germany

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1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the environmental
simulation chamber MKF / MKFT
With regard to operating the environmental simulation chamber MKF / MKFT and to the installation loca-
tion, please observe the guideline BGI/GUV-I 850-0 on safe working in laboratories (formerly BGR/GUV-
R 120 or ZH 1/119 laboratory guidelines issued by the employers’ liability insurance association) (for
Germany).
BINDER GmbH is only responsible for the safety features of the unit provided skilled electricians or quali-
fied personnel authorized by BINDER perform all maintenance and repair, and if components relating to
chamber safety are replaced in the event of failure with original spare parts.
To operate the unit, use only original BINDER accessories or accessories from third-party suppliers au-
thorized by BINDER. The user is responsible for any risk caused by using unauthorized accessories.
CAUTION
Danger of overheating.
Damage to the unit.
∅Do NOT install the unit in unventilated recesses.
Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.
Do not operate the environmental simulation chamber MKF / MKFT in hazardous locations.
DANGER
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
∅Do NOT operate the unit in potentially explosive areas.
∅KEEP explosive dust or air-solvent mixtures AWAY from the unit.
The environmental simulation chamber MKF / MKFT does not dispose of any measures of explosion pro-
tection.
DANGER
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
∅Do NOT introduce any substance combustible or explosive at working temperature into
the environmental simulation chamber.
∅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
contained moisture constituent and its behavior with the addition of heat energy and humidity.
Familiarize yourself with any potential health risks caused by the charging material, a possibly contained
moisture constituent or by reaction products that may arise during the conditioning process. Take ade-
quate measures to exclude such risks prior to putting the environmental simulation chamber into opera-
tion.

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DANGER
Electrical hazard.
Danger of death.
∅The unit must NOT become wet during operation or maintenance.
The environmental simulation chambers were produced in accordance with VDE regulations and were
routinely tested in accordance to VDE 0411-1 (IEC 61010-1).
CAUTION
The window, the access ports and the inner chamber will become hot during opera-
tion.
Danger of burning.
∅Do NOT touch the window, the access ports, the inner surfaces or the charging material
during operation.
WARNING
Stability hazard.
Danger of injury.
Damage to the unit and the charging material.
Housing cover breakaway.
∅Do NOT climb on the lower housing cover.
∅Do NOT load the lower housing cover with heavy objects while the unit door is open.
1.6 Intended use
Environmental simulation chambers series MKF / MKFT are suitable for temperature drying and heat
treatment of solid or pulverized charging material, as well as bulk material, using the supply of heat. They
are suitable for harmless materials. A mixture of any component of the charging material with air must
NOT be explosive. The operating temperature must lie below the flash point or below the sublimation
point of the charging material.
Other applications are not approved.
Observing the instructions in this operating manual and conducting regular maintenance work
(chap. 17) is part of the intended use.
DANGER
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
∅Do NOT introduce any substance combustible or explosive at working temperature into
the climatic chamber.
∅NO explosive dust or air-solvent mixture in the inner chamber.
The charging material shall not contain any corrosive ingredients that may damage the ma-
chine components made of stainless steel, aluminum, and copper. Such ingredients include in
particular acids and halides. Any corrosive damage caused by such ingredients is excluded
from liability by BINDER GmbH.

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1.7 Resistance of the humidity sensor against harmful substances
The following list of harmful substances refers only to the humidity sensor and does not include any other
materials incorporated in the unit or prohibited substances in relation to explosion protection.
Some gases - especially clean gases - do not have any influence on the humidity sensor. Others do have
a very small influence, whereas others may influence the sensor to a larger extent.
•The following gases do not influence the sensor and the humidity measurement: Argon (Ar), carbon
dioxide (CO2),helium (He), hydrogen (H2), neon (Ne), nitrogen (N2), nitrous oxide (N2O), oxygen (O2)
•The following gases do not, or to a minor extent influence the sensor and the humidity measurement:
Butane (C4H10), ethane (C2H6), methane (CH4), natural gas propane (C3H8)
•The following gases do not, or to a minor extent influence the sensor and the humidity measurement,
provided that the indicated loads are not exceeded:
Maximum work place
threshold limit value
Tolerated concentration
with permanent load
Substance
Formula
ppm
mg/m3
ppm
mg/m3
Ammonia
NH3
20
14
5500
4000
Acetone
CH3COCH3
500
1200
3300
8000
Benzene
300
1200
150000
Chlorine
Cl2
0.5
1.5
0.7
2
Acetic acid
CH3COOH
10
25
800
2000
Ethyl acetate
CH3COOC2H5
400
1400
4000
15000
Ethanol
C2H5OH
500
960
3500
6000
Ethylene glycol
HOCH2CH2OH
10
26
1200
3000
Formaldehyde
HCHO
0.3
0.37
2400
3000
Isopropanol
(CH3)2CHOH
200
500
4800
12000
Methanol
CH3OH
200
260
3500
6000
Methyl ethyl ketone
C2H5COCH3
200
590
3300
8000
Ozone
O3
0.1
0.2
0.5
1
Hydrochloric acid
HCl
2
3
300
500
Hydrogen sulphide
H2S
10
15
350
500
Nitrogen oxides
NOx
5
9
5
9
Sulphur dioxide
SO2
5
13
5
13
Toluol
C6H5CH3
100
380
1300
5000
Xylene
C6H5(CH3)2
100
440
1300
5000
These values are to be considered only as approximate values. The sensor resistance largely de-
pends on the temperature and humidity conditions during the time of exposure to harmful substances.
Avoid simultaneous condensation. Tolerated error of measurement: ± 2 % r.H. The maximum work
place threshold limit value is the one that can be regarded as harmless for humans.
•Vapors of oil and fat are dangerous for the sensor because they may condensate at the sensor and
thus prevent its function (insulating layer). For similar reasons it is not possible to measure smoke
gases.

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2. Unit description
The environmental simulation chamber MKF / MKFT is a specially developed precision cooling/warming
cabinet for the domain of industrial material testing and environment simulation, with an unrivalled capaci-
ty, which far exceeds the capabilities of normal test cabinets, providing the ideal facilities for solving all
the problems which occur during material as well as ageing and stress tests.
The environmental simulation chambers MKF / MKFT are equipped with a multifunctional microprocessor
display controller with 2-channel technology for temperature and humidity plus a digital display accurate
to one-tenth of a degree resp. 0.1% r.H. With its comprehensive program control functions, the display
program controller MB1 permits the high precision performance of temperature and humidity cycles with
rapid heating up and cooling down phases.
With its microprocessor controlled humidifying and dehumidifying system the MKF / MKFT is a high-
precision climatic test chamber. It covers the regular test specifications for temperature and climates cor-
responding to DIN und IEC standards. Furthermore, it permits simulating exactly and over long periods
constant conditions for other applications such as sample conditioning for material testing of paper, tex-
tiles, plastics, building materials, etc.
The patented APT.line™ preheating chamber and air conduction technology guarantees excellent spatial
temperature and humidity values for the total working area. The environmental simulation chamber MKF /
MKFT provides a powerful refrigerating system with rapid cooling-down speeds. In addition, the environ-
mental simulation chamber MKF / MKFT provides almost unlimited possibilities for adaptation to individu-
al customer requirements based upon extensive programming options.
A resistance humidifying system humidifies the air. For this purpose, use deionized (demineralized) wa-
ter. The option BINDER Pure Aqua Service permits using the chamber with any degree of water hard-
ness.
The inner chamber, the pre-heating chamber and the interior side of the doors are all made of stainless
steel (material no. 1.4301 in Germany). 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 unit. The housing is RAL 7035 powder-coated. All corners and edges are
completely coated.
The efficient program controller is equipped with a multitude of operating functions, in addition to recorder
and alarm functions. Programming of test cycles is easily accomplished via the modern color-display con-
troller MB1 and is also possible directly with a computer via Intranet in connection with the communication
software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option, chap. 16.1). The environmental simulation chamber
MKF / MKFT comes equipped with an Ethernet serial interface for computer communication. In addition,
the BINDER communication software APT-COM (option) permits networking up to 30 units and connect-
ing them to a PC for controlling and programming, as well as recording and representing temperature and
humidity data. For further options, see chap. 20.6.
The environmental simulation chambers MKF / MKFT are equipped with four castors. Both front castors
can be easily locked via the attached brakes.
•Temperature range MKF: without humidity -40 °C / 104 °F up to +180 ºC / 356 °F, in climatic operation
+ 10 °C / 50 °F up to +95 °C / 203 °F
•Temperature range MKFT: without humidity -70 °C / -94 °F up to +180 ºC / 356 °F, in climatic operation
+ 10 °C / 50 °F up to +95 °C / 203 °F
•Humidity range MKF / MKFT: 10% up to 98% r.H.

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2.1 Unit overview
Figure 3: Environmental simulation chamber MKF / MKFT
(A) Instrument panel
(B) Door handle
(C) Window
(D) Door
(E) Refrigeration machine
(F) Access to fill the water can and to the humidity generation module
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
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