Thermostatic test chamber MKF 400

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Product overview
The BINDER MKF 400 is an environmental simulation chamber designed for temperature and humidity testing according to DIN and IEC standards. It supports rapid temperature ramps, programmable climate cycles and integrated water management for laboratory and production test applications.

Benefits

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

Key specifications

• Temperature range: -40 °C to +180 °C
• Humidity range: 10 % to 98 % RH
• Interior volume: 417 L
• Integrated fresh-water tank: 20 L
• Nominal power: 8 kW
• Refrigerant: R-452A (CFC-free)

Performance data — Temperature

• Temperature range: -40…180 °C
• Spatial temperature uniformity (dependent on set value): 0.1…1.2 ± K
• Temporal temperature fluctuation (dependent on set value): 0.1…0.5 ± K
• Average heating rate (IEC 60068-3-5) -40 °C to 180 °C: 5.0 K/min
• Average cooling rate (IEC 60068-3-5) 180 °C to -40 °C: 5.0 K/min
• Cooling time 180 °C → -40 °C: 115 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 / 90 % RH: 800 W

Electrical data

• Rated voltage: 400 V (standard) | 480 V (option)
• Power frequency: 50 Hz | 60 Hz
• Nominal power: 8 kW
• Unit fuse: 16.0 A
• Phase (nominal voltage): 3~/N/PE | 3~

Dimensions & weights

• Interior volume: 417 L
• Net weight (empty): 432 kg
• Load per rack: 30 kg
• Permitted total load: 150 kg
• Housing dimensions (W×H×D): 1,115 × 1,710 × 1,400 mm (net)
• Internal dimensions (W×H×D): 735 × 700 × 810 mm

Options & accessories

• Multiple access ports with silicone plugs (30/50/80/100/125 mm)
• Additional racks and shelves in stainless steel
• Interfaces: Ethernet (standard), optional RS-485/RS-422
• APT-COM™ 4 software editions (Basic / Professional / GLP)
• Calibration, qualification and service contracts

Technical specifications (summary)

• Type: Environmental simulation / temperature & humidity test chamber
• Model: MKF 400
• Series features: APT.line™ preheating chamber, vapor humidification, heated viewing window
• Safety: Class 2 independent adjustable temperature limiter (DIN 12880), visual alarm
• Data: Internal data logger, USB readout, optional network integration