Climate chamber MKFT 720

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Product description
The BINDER MKFT 720 environmental simulation chamber is designed for dynamic alternating climate tests with an extended low temperature range from −70 °C to 180 °C. High cooling capacity and APT.line™ preheating technology ensure controlled rapid temperature changes and homogeneous climatic conditions for standards-based test sequences.

Benefits

• Homogeneous climate conditions via APT.line™ preheating chamber
• Automatic freshwater and wastewater management
• Fast‑response steam/humidity generation with pressure humidification
• Comprehensive programming and open-format data acquisition
• Large heated viewing window with LED interior lighting

Important characteristics

• Temperature range: −70 °C to +180 °C
• Humidity range: 10 % to 98 % RH
• Integrated freshwater tank: 20 L
• 4 potential‑free relay contacts
• APT.line™ preheating chamber technology
• Programmable condensation protection for test specimens
• Intuitive touchscreen controller with time‑segment and real‑time programming
• Internal data logger; measurement files exportable via USB in open format
• Heated viewing window with LED interior lighting
• Humidity regulation with capacitive sensor and vapor humidification
• BINDER Multi Management Software APT‑COM™ Basic Edition
• Troubleshooting system with visual and audible alarms
• 2 access ports with silicone plugs: 80 mm (left and right)
• Class 2 independent adjustable temperature safety device (DIN 12880) with visual alarm
• 4 castors, two with brakes
• Computer interface: Ethernet (optional RS‑485/RS‑422)
• Adjustable ramp function and integrated chart recorder
• Real‑time clock and door heating
• Alarm for insufficient water in freshwater tank
• 1 stainless steel rack (std.), up to 11 racks (max.), load per rack 40 kg
• Inner chamber made of stainless steel
• CFC‑free refrigerants R‑452A and R‑23; cascade compressor cooling

Technical data (selection)
Article Number: 9020‑0384 | 9020‑0360
Designation: MKFT720‑400V | MKFT720‑480V‑C
Option model: Standard | with voltage and frequency converter

Performance Data — Temperature
Temperature range: −70…180 °C
Temperature uniformity (depending on set value): 0.3…2.0 ± K
Temperature fluctuation (depending on set value): 0.1…0.5 ± K
Average heating rate (IEC 60068‑3‑5) between −40 °C and 180 °C: 4.8 K/min
Cooling time from 180 °C to −70 °C: 120 min
Average cooling rate (180 °C to −40 °C): 4.0 K/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 ± K
Humidity fluctuation (depending on set value): ≤2.5 ± % r.H.
Max. heat compensation at 25 °C / 90 % RH: 800 W

Electrical data
Rated voltage: 400 V / 480 V
Power frequency: 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Nominal power: 11 kW
Unit fuse: 32.0 A
Phase (nominal voltage): 3~/N/PE (400 V) or 3~ (480 V)

Dimensions and weights
Interior volume: 734 L
Net weight (empty): 635 kg | 887 kg (variant dependent)
Load per rack: 40 kg
Permitted total load: 160 kg
Wall clearance back: 300 mm
Wall clearance sidewise: 200 mm

Housing / Internal dimensions
Width net: 1,580 mm
Height net: 2,005 mm
Depth net: 1,140 mm
Interior width: 1,200 mm
Interior height: 1,020 mm
Interior depth: 600 mm
Unit doors: 1

Environment‑specific data
Sound‑pressure level: 69 dB(A) | 72 dB(A) (variant dependent)
Energy consumption at 25 °C and 60 % RH: 2,200 Wh/h

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

Notes
CFC‑free refrigerants (R‑452A and R‑23). Cascade compressor cooling for extended low temperature range. Electrical variants available: 400 V (standard) and 480 V (with voltage and frequency converter).

Technical specifications

• Model name: MKFT 720
• Temperature range: −70 °C to +180 °C
• Humidity range: 10 % to 98 % RH
• Integrated freshwater tank: 20 L
• Nominal power: 11 kW; unit fuse 32 A
• Average heating rate (IEC): 4.8 K/min; average cooling rate: 4.0 K/min
• Cooling time 180 °C → −70 °C: 120 min
• Max. heat compensation: 800 W (25 °C / 90 % RH)
• Inner usable volume: 734 L; interior dimensions: 1200 x 1020 x 600 mm
• Net weight (empty): approx. 635 kg (variant dependent)
• Refrigerants: R‑452A and R‑23 (CFC‑free); cascade compressor cooling
• Interfaces: Ethernet; optional RS‑485/RS‑422
• Accessories/options: water cooling, compressed air connection, dry air injection, access ports, calibration certificates, maintenance contracts, APT‑COM™ software editions, PURE AQUA water treatment