Thermostatic test chamber MK 240

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Product description
The BINDER MK series climate chamber is designed for temperature cycling tests from -40 °C to +180 °C. The MK 240 provides a compact industrial solution for reproducible thermal cycles used in material and component testing.

Benefits

• Uniform climate and preheating using APT.line™ technology
• Comprehensive programming and data acquisition with APT-COM™ Basic
• Large heated viewing window with LED interior lighting

Key features

• Temperature range: -40 °C to +180 °C
• APT.line™ preheating chamber technology
• Programmable condensation protection for test samples
• Intuitive touchscreen controller with time-segment and real-time programming
• Internal data logger, measured values exportable in open format via USB; Ethernet interface
• Access port 50 mm with silicone plug (left)
• Class 2 independent adjustable temperature safety device (DIN 12880) with visual alarm
• Heated viewing window and door heating; LED interior lighting
• CFC-free refrigerant R-452A; compressor cooling unit
• 4 castors (2 with brakes); stainless-steel interior; 1 stainless-steel rack (std.)

Technical data — overview

• Article Number: 9020-0376 | 9020-0355
• Designation: MK240-400V | MK240-480V-C
• Variants: Standard | with voltage and frequency converter
• Interior volume: 228 L
• Interior dimensions (W×H×D): 735 mm × 700 mm × 443 mm
• Net weight: 321 kg; Load per rack: 30 kg; Permitted load: 70 kg

Performance data — temperature

• Temperature uniformity: 0.1...1.2 ± K (depending on setpoint)
• Temperature fluctuation: 0.1...0.5 ± K (depending on setpoint)
• Average heating rate (IEC 60068-3-5) from -40 °C to 180 °C: 5.0 K/min
• Average cooling rate (IEC 60068-3-5) from 180 °C to -40 °C: 4.5 K/min; Cooling time 180 °C → -40 °C: 110 min

Electrical data

• Rated voltage: 400 V (9020-0376) | 480 V (9020-0355)
• Power frequency: 50 Hz | 60 Hz
• Nominal power: 5.6 kW; Unit fuse: 16.0 A; Phase: 3~/N/PE or 3~

Dimensions and environment

• Housing dimensions (W×H×D, net): 1,115 mm × 1,710 mm × 925 mm
• Wall clearance: rear 300 mm; sides 200 mm
• Sound-pressure level: 62 dB(A) (9020-0376) | 67 dB(A) (9020-0355)
• Energy consumption at 20 °C: 1,300 Wh/h

Accessories and services (examples)

• Additional access ports, dry-air purge, door lock, racks/shelves, calibration certificates, maintenance and qualification services
• Optional interfaces and sensors: RS485/RS422, analog 4-20 mA, additional Pt100 probes

Notes

• BINDER APT.line™ ensures homogeneous climate conditions and supports preheating operations
• APT-COM™ Basic edition included for unit networking and data acquisition