Thermostatic test chamber MKF 240

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Product description
A BINDER MKF series environmental simulation chamber is suited for cold and heat testing according to current DIN and IEC temperature and climate standards. The extensive standard equipment and intuitive operation support efficient testing workflows.

Benefits

• Homogeneous climate conditions with APT.line™ preheating chamber technology
• Automatic water and wastewater management
• Fast-response pressure/vapor humidification
• Comprehensive programming and data acquisition (internal logger, USB, Ethernet)
• Large heated viewing window with LED interior lighting

Important characteristics

• Temperature range: -40 °C to +180 °C
• Humidity range: 10 % to 98 % RH
• Integrated water-storage tank: 20 L
• 4 potential-free relay contacts
• Programmable condensation protection for test specimens
• Heated viewing window, LED lighting
• Humidity regulation with capacitive sensor and vapor humidification
• BINDER Multi Management Software APT-COM™ 4 Basic Edition
• Visual and audible troubleshooting alarms
• Intuitive touchscreen controller with time-segment and real-time programming
• Internal data logger, open-format export via USB
• Access port with silicone plug: 50 mm (left)
• Class 2 adjustable independent temperature safety device (DIN 12880) with visual alarm
• 4 castors, two with brakes
• Inner chamber in stainless steel
• CFC-free refrigerant R-452A; compressor cooling unit

Data (product identifiers and options)
Article Number: 9020-0380 / 9020-0358
Designation: MKF240-400V / MKF240-480V-C
Option model: Standard / with voltage and frequency converter

Performance Data — Temperature
Temperature range: -40...180 °C
Temperature uniformity (dependent on set value): 0.1...1.5 ± K
Temperature fluctuation (dependent on set value): 0.1...0.5 ± K
Average heating rate (IEC 60068-3-5) between -40 °C and 180 °C: 5.0 K/min
Average cooling rate (IEC 60068-3-5) between 180 °C and -40 °C: 5.0 K/min
Cooling time from 180 °C to -40 °C: 120 min

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

Electrical data
Rated voltage: 400 V / 480 V (model dependent)
Power frequency: 50 Hz / 60 Hz (model dependent)
Nominal power: 6.8 kW
Unit fuse: 16.0 A
Phase (nominal voltage): 3~/N/PE (400 V) / 3~ (480 V)

Dimensions and weights
Interior volume: 228 L
Net weight (empty): 360 kg
Load per rack: 30 kg
Permitted load: 70 kg
Wall clearance back: 300 mm
Wall clearance sidewise: 200 mm

Housing dimensions (net)
Width net: 1,115 mm
Height net: 1,715 mm
Depth net: 925 mm

Internal Dimensions
Interior width: 735 mm
Interior height: 700 mm
Interior depth: 443 mm
Unit doors: 1

Environment-specific data
Sound-pressure level: 65 dB(A) / 67 dB(A) (variant dependent)
Energy consumption at 25 °C and 60 % RH: 1,500 Wh/h

Fixtures
Number of shelves (std./max.): 1/6

Notes
Integrated water management, programmable condensation protection, heated viewing window, internal data logging and Ethernet interface are included in the standard equipment or available as options. Wide range of accessories, calibration and service options (maintenance contracts, calibration certificates, IQ/OQ services, APT-COM™ software editions, water treatment/PURE AQUA service) is available.

Technical specifications (summary)

• Model: MKF 240
• Temperature range: -40 °C to +180 °C
• Humidity range: 10 % to 98 % RH
• Interior usable volume: 228 L
• Net weight: 360 kg
• Nominal power: 6.8 kW
• Rated voltages available: 400 V (50 Hz) and 480 V (60 Hz)
• Cooling: compressor unit, refrigerant R-452A
• Integrated water-storage tank: 20 L
• Interfaces: Ethernet; optional RS485/RS422
• Shelf positions: std. 1 / max. 6