Climate chamber MKF 1020

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Product description
The BINDER MKF 1020 environmental simulation chamber is designed for routine and development temperature-climate testing in accordance with DIN and IEC standards. Model MKF 1020 provides a 991 L stainless-steel interior, integrated water supply, vapor humidification and APT.line™ preheating technology for reproducible, fast temperature ramps and controlled humidity profiles.

Benefits

• Uniform climate conditions via APT.line™ preheating chamber
• Automatic fresh-water and wastewater management
• Pressure (vapor) humidification with fast response
• Extensive programming and data acquisition options
• Large heated viewing window with LED interior lighting

Important characteristics

• Temperature range: -40 °C to +180 °C
• Humidity range: 10 % to 98 % RH
• Integrated 20 L water-storage tank
• 4 potential-free relay contacts
• APT.line™ preheating chamber technology
• Programmable condensation protection for test specimens
• Heated viewing window with LED lighting
• Humidity regulation: capacitive sensor + vapor humidification
• BINDER APT-COM™ 4 Basic Edition included
• Troubleshooting system with visual and audible alarms
• Intuitive touchscreen controller with time-segment and real-time programming
• Internal data logger; export of measured values via USB in open format
• 2 access ports with silicone plugs, Ø 80 mm (left and right)
• 4 castors (2 with brakes)
• Ethernet interface; adjustable ramp function; integrated chart recorder; real-time clock; door heating
• Alarm for insufficient fresh water
• 1 stainless-steel rack; complete safety connection kit for water supply and drainage up to 1 m
• Inner chamber made of stainless steel; refrigerant R-452A (CFC-free); compressor cooling

Technical specifications
General / Identification
Article number: 9020-0409 | 9020-0448
Designation: MKF1020-400V | MKF1020-480V-C
Options: Standard | with voltage and frequency converter

Performance Data — Temperature
Temperature range: -40...180 °C
Temperature uniformity (dependent on set value): 0.1...1.8 ± K
Temperature fluctuation (dependent on set value): 0.1...0.5 ± K
Average heating rate (IEC 60068-3-5) -40 °C to 180 °C: 5.5 K/min
Average cooling rate (IEC 60068-3-5) 180 °C to -40 °C: 5.0 K/min
Cooling time 180 °C → -40 °C: 120 min

Performance Data — Climate
Humidity range: 10...98 % RH
Temperature fluctuation with humidity (dependent on set value): 5...94 °C
Max. heat compensation at 25 °C and 90 % RH: 1,500 W

Electrical data
Rated voltage: 400 V (9020-0409) | 480 V (9020-0448)
Power frequency: 50 Hz | 60 Hz
Nominal power: 12.5 kW
Unit fuse: 32.0 A
Phase (nominal voltage): 3~/N/PE (400 V) | 3~ (480 V)

Dimensions and weights
Interior volume: 991 L
Net weight (empty): 636 kg
Load per rack: 40 kg
Permitted load: 200 kg
Wall clearance back: 300 mm
Wall clearance sidewise: 200 mm

Housing dimensions (net, not incl. fittings and connections)
Width net: 1,580 mm
Height net: 2,005 mm
Depth net: 1,480 mm

Internal dimensions
Interior width: 1,200 mm
Interior height: 1,020 mm
Interior depth: 810 mm
Unit doors: 1

Environment-specific data
Sound-pressure level: 69 dB(A)
Energy consumption at 25 °C and 60 % RH: 2,200 Wh/h

Fixtures
Number of shelves (std./max.): 1/11

Notes
This unit features APT.line™ circulation/preheating technology, pressure (vapor) humidification, automatic water/wastewater management, Ethernet interface and is supplied with APT-COM™ 4 Basic Edition for management and data acquisition.