Laboratory incubator KB 260

for bacteria culturesforced convectionrefrigerated

Product description
The KB 260 is a cooling incubator for incubation of microorganisms with precise temperature control even under full load. It provides a hot-air disinfection routine, simple programming for weekend operation or a second temperature setpoint, an internal data logger with USB export in open format, and modern inverter cooling that reduces energy consumption by up to 40% vs. the previous model.

Benefits

• Precise incubation conditions supported by power reserves
• Reliable long-term operation with proven compressor technology and stainless-steel interior
• Hot-air disinfection function and simple programming of a second set temperature
• Lower energy consumption (up to 40%) thanks to inverter cooling technology

Important characteristics

• Temperature range: 0 °C to +70 °C
• Proven APT.line™ preheating chamber technology
• Up to 40% lower energy consumption compared to the previous model
• Energy-efficient cooling with a modern inverter cooling unit
• Cooling with climate-neutral refrigerant R-600a
• Door heating to prevent condensation
• Sturdy housing design with HIT sandwich technology
• Interior made completely of stainless steel
• Inner doors made of metal oxide-coated safety glass
• Two stainless-steel racks (standard)
• 80 mm x 45 mm access port with silicone plug
• Floor-standing units with sturdy twin casters and front brakes
• Simple programming of a second set temperature value
• Internal data logger; measured values can be read out in open format via USB
• Class 3.3 independent temperature safety device (DIN 12880) with visual and acoustic alarms
• Unit self-test for comprehensive status analysis
• Data interfaces: Ethernet, USB

Data
Article Number: 9020-0473 | 9020-0501
Designation: KB260-230V | KB260UL-120V
Option model: Standard | Standard

Performance Data (temperature)
Temperature range: 0...70 °C
Temperature uniformity at 37 °C: 0.2 ± K
Temperature fluctuation at 37 °C: 0.1 ± K
Max. heat compensation at 37 °C: 410 W
Recovery time after door was opened for 30 s at 37 °C: 3 min

Electrical data
Rated voltage: 220...240 V (9020-0473) | 120 V (9020-0501)
Power frequency: 50/60 Hz
Nominal power: 1.3 kW
Unit fuse: 16.0 A
Phase (Nominal voltage): 1~

Dimensions and weights
Interior volume: 262 L
Net weight (empty): 174 kg
Load per rack: 40 kg
Permitted load: 200 kg
Wall clearance back: 100 mm
Wall clearance sidewise: 180 mm

Housing dimensions (net)
Width net: 930 mm
Height net: 1,396 mm
Depth net: 900 mm

Internal dimensions
Interior width: 656 mm
Interior height: 695 mm
Interior depth: 575 mm
Inner doors: 1
Unit doors: 1

Environment-specific data
Sound-pressure level at 25 °C: 50 dB(A)
Energy consumption at 25 °C: 130 Wh/h (one variant) | 155 Wh/h (other variant)
Energy consumption at 37 °C: 140 Wh/h (one variant) | 165 Wh/h (other variant)

Options & accessories (selection)

• Reinforced inner chamber (8012-2507) – permitted load with U rails 300 kg
• Door lock / electromechanical door lock (8012-2529 / 8012-2531)
• Interior lighting with climate-resistant LEDs (8012-2559)
• Access port with silicone plug (various positions and diameters, e.g. 8012-2467 left 100 mm)
• Calibration certificates and expanded calibration options (various codes)
• Shipping pallet with unloading ramp (8012-2545)
• Swivel casters, height-adjustable (8012-2541)
• Standard and reinforced racks / perforated shelves (various codes)
• LED light bar sets and expansion sets (various codes)
• APT-COM™ multi-management software editions (Basic / Professional / GLP)

Specifications / technical data

• Model name: KB 260
• Brand: BINDER
• Temperature range: 0 °C to +70 °C
• Interior usable volume: 262 L
• Net weight (empty): 174 kg
• Number of shelves (std./max.): 2 / 9
• Load per rack: 40 kg
• Permitted total load: 200 kg
• Rated voltage variants: 220...240 V and 120 V
• Nominal power: 1.3 kW
• Unit fuse: 16 A
• Energy consumption (typical): approx. 130–165 Wh/h depending on variant and temperature
• Data interfaces: Ethernet, USB (internal data logger export in open format)
• Noise emission: approx. 50 dB(A)
• Dimensions (net): W 930 mm × H 1,396 mm × D 900 mm
• Interior dimensions: W 656 mm × H 695 mm × D 575 mm
• Safety: Class 3.3 independent temperature safety device (DIN 12880) with visual and acoustic alarms
• Refrigerant: R-600a (climate-neutral)
• Special functions: hot-air disinfection, programming of second set temperature, unit self-test