Thermostatic test chamber MKF 115

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Product description
A BINDER MKF 115 environmental simulation chamber is designed for standardized cold and heat testing according to DIN and IEC methods. The 115 L chamber combines fast temperature change capability with controlled humidity generation and comprehensive standard interfaces for laboratory and industrial test workflows.

Benefits

• Homogeneous climate conditions using APT.line™ preheating chamber technology
• Automatic fresh water and wastewater management
• Fast-response pressure/vapor humidification
• Extensive programming and data acquisition (APT-COM™ Basic included)
• Large heated viewing window with LED interior lighting

Key characteristics

• Temperature range: -40 °C to +180 °C
• Humidity range: 10 % to 98 % RH (humidity mode: 10...95 °C)
• Interior volume: 115 L; inner chamber in stainless steel
• Integrated 20 L water-storage tank and automatic water management
• 4 potential-free relay contacts
• APT.line™ preheating chamber technology and programmable condensation protection
• Heated viewing window; LED interior lighting; door heating
• Humidity control with capacitive sensor and vapor humidification
• Intuitive touchscreen controller with time-segment and real-time programming
• Internal data logger; measurement values readable in open format via USB
• Access port with silicone plug 50 mm (left)
• Class 2 independent adjustable temperature safety device (DIN 12880) with visual alarm
• 4 castors (2 with brakes); 1 stainless steel rack; load per rack 30 kg
• CFC-free refrigerant R-452A; compressor cooling unit
• Ethernet interface; optional RS485/RS422; APT-COM™ Basic included

Technical specifications — Data
Article Number: 9020-0379 / 9020-0357
Designation: MKF115-400V / MKF115-480V-C
Option model: Standard / with voltage and frequency converter

Performance Data Temperature
Temperature range: -40...180 °C
Temperature uniformity (depending on set value): 0.1...1.3 ± K
Temperature fluctuation (depending on set value): 0.1...0.6 ± K
Average heating rate (IEC 60068-3-5) between -40 °C and 180 °C: 5.5 K/min
Average cooling rate (IEC 60068-3-5) between 180 °C and -40 °C: 4.5 K/min
Cooling time from 180 °C to -40 °C: 100 min

Performance Data Climate
Temperature range with humidity: 10...95 °C
Humidity range: 10...98 % RH
Temperature fluctuation with humidity (depending on set value): 0.1...1.3 ± K
Humidity fluctuation (depending on set value): ≤ 2.5 ± % r.F.
Max. heat compensation at 25 °C and 90 % RH: 400 W

Electrical data
Rated Voltage: 400 V (Article 9020-0379) / 480 V (Article 9020-0357)
Power frequency: 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Nominal power: 4.8 kW
Unit fuse: 16.0 A
Phase (Nominal voltage): 3~/N/PE or 3~

Dimensions and weights
Interior volume: 115 L
Net weight (empty): 280 kg
Load per rack: 30 kg; Permitted load: 60 kg
Wall clearance back: 300 mm; sidewise: 200 mm

Housing dimensions (not incl. fittings and connections)
Width net: 980 mm; Height net: 1,725 mm; Depth net: 865 mm

Internal Dimensions
Interior width: 600 mm; Interior height: 480 mm; Interior depth: 400 mm; Unit doors: 1

Environment-specific data
Sound-pressure level: 62 dB(A) / 67 dB(A) depending on version
Energy consumption at 25 °C and 60 % RH: approx. 1,000 Wh/h

Fixtures
Number of shelves (std./max.): 1/4

Options, accessories & services (selection)
Notch-type access port (100 x 35 mm); Door lock (lockable handle); Compressed air connection; Dry-air purge; Water circuit (condensate reuse); Water cooling; Calibration certificates; Analog output 4-20 mA; Pt100 sensor; RS485 interface; APT-COM software editions; Maintenance and calibration services