Climate chamber MK 400 CO₂

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Product description
The BINDER MK 400 CO₂ climate chamber is built for temperature cycling and heat/cold tests in laboratory and production environments. It covers the operational range from approximately -48 °C up to +180 °C and is suitable for standardized cyclic temperature testing and routine endurance checks.

Key benefits

• Safe: reliable protection of samples, measurement data and process workflows
• Reliable: durable components and stable performance compliant with applicable standards
• Smart: intuitive touchscreen control, digital connectivity and modular equipment options
• Economical & ecological: high efficiency with R-744 (CO₂) refrigeration and options for energy-optimised operation

Main features

• Temperature range: -48 °C to +180 °C (spec sheet: -50…+180 °C)
• APT.line™ preheating chamber technology
• Cooling with climate-neutral refrigerant R-744 (CO₂)
• Intuitive touchscreen controller with time-segment and real-time programming
• Ergonomically adjustable operating terminal and signal triangle with illuminated status
• Internal stainless-steel chamber with 1 stainless-steel rack (std.), up to 6 shelves (max.)
• Access ports with silicone plugs (50 mm left for models 240/400; 80 mm left/right for model 720)
• Heated viewing window with LED interior lighting and door heating to prevent condensation
• Class 2 independent adjustable temperature safety device (DIN 12880) with visual alarm
• Internal data logger; measured values exportable in open format via USB; interfaces: Ethernet, USB
• Adjustable ramp function, integrated line recorder and real-time clock
• Programmable condensation protection, troubleshooting system with visual and acoustic alarms
• 4 sturdy twin casters with front brakes
• Temperature reduction to –50 °C adjustable for up to 8 hours (model-dependent)

Technical highlights
Article numbers / Designation / Option model:
9020-0518 — Designation: MK400CO2-400V — Option model: Standard
9020-0520 — Designation: MK400CO2-400V — Option model: Standard

Performance data (temperature):
- Temperature range (performance table): -50...180 °C
- Temperature uniformity (depending on set value): 0.1...1.5 ± 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: 5.0 K/min
- Average cooling rate (IEC 60068-3-5) between 180 °C and -40 °C: 4.5 K/min
- Cooling time 180 °C → -40 °C: 90 min

Electrical data:
- Rated voltage: 400 V (article 9020-0518) / 480 V (article 9020-0520)
- Power frequency: 50 Hz
- Nominal power: 6.8 kW
- Unit fuse: 16.0 A
- Phase (nominal voltage): 3~/N/PE

Dimensions & weights:
- Interior volume: 417 L
- Net weight (unit empty): 380 kg
- Load per rack: 30 kg
- Permitted total load: 150 kg
- Wall clearance, back: 300 mm; sidewise: 200 mm

Housing / internal dimensions:
- Housing net width × height × depth: 1,112 × 1,723 × 1,364 mm
- Interior width × height × depth: 735 × 700 × 809 mm
- Unit doors: 1

Environment-specific data:
- Sound-pressure level: 62 dB(A)
- Energy consumption at 25 °C: 1,200 Wh/h

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

Notes:
Optional accessories and services: additional racks and shelves, access ports (various diameters/positions), Pt100 sensors, analog outputs, RS485 and other interfaces, calibration certificates (multiple points), APT-COM™ software editions, warranty extensions, commissioning, IQ/OQ/PQ and maintenance contracts.