Climate chamber MKF 400

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Benefits

• Optimized for combined dynamic temperature and humidity testing
• Standard interfaces and software support laboratory integration and data export
• Precise humidity control and rapid temperature change rates for reproducible results
• Natural CO₂ refrigerant (R744) for combined-climate operation

Product description
The MKF 400 CO₂ dynamic climate chamber is designed for standardized, reproducible combined temperature and humidity tests under dynamic conditions. High alternating rates, capacitive humidity measurement and steam humidification enable precise climate profiles. The series uses natural CO₂ as refrigerant and is equipped with features for laboratory integration, data logging and sample protection.

Important characteristics

• Temperature range: −50 °C to +180 °C
• Humidity range: 10 % to 98 % RH
• Humidity regulation with capacitive sensor and steam humidification
• APT.line™ preheating chamber technology
• Cooling with natural CO₂ (R744)
• Intuitive touchscreen controller with time-segment and real‑time programming
• Ergonomically adjustable operating terminal and status signal triangle
• Internal stainless-steel chamber and 1 stainless-steel rack (std.)
• Heated viewing window with LED interior lighting
• Programmable condensation protection for samples and door heating
• Internal data logger; open-format export via USB; Ethernet and USB interfaces
• Integrated 20 L water-storage tank and 4 potential-free relay contacts
• Visual and acoustic alarm system and troubleshooting support
• Castors: 4 sturdy twin casters with front brakes

Technical specifications

• Article Number: 9020-0519 (MKF400CO2-400V) / 9020-0521 (MKF400CO2-480V)
• Version: Standard
• Temperature range (performance): −50…180 °C*
• Temperature uniformity (depending on set value): 0.1…1.0 ± K
• Temperature fluctuation (depending on set value): 0.1…0.4 ± K
• Average heating rate (IEC 60068-3-5) between −40 °C and 180 °C: 5.7 K/min
• Average cooling rate (IEC 60068-3-5) between 180 °C and −40 °C: 5.0 K/min
• Cooling time 180 °C to −40 °C: 80 min
• Temperature range with humidity: 10…95 °C
• Humidity fluctuation (with humidity, depending on set value): 2 ± % r.F.
• Max. heat compensation at 25 °C / 90 % RH: 1,600 W
• Electrical data: Rated voltage 400 V (9020-0519) / 480 V (9020-0521); Power frequency: 50 Hz / 60 Hz; Nominal power: 7.9 kW; Fuse: 16.0 A; Phase: 3~/N/PE
• Interior volume: 417 L
• Net weight (empty): 394 kg (400 V) / 404 kg (480 V)
• Load per rack: 30 kg; Permitted total load: 150 kg
• Housing dimensions (net): W 1,115 mm × H 1,727 mm × D 1,400 mm
• Internal dimensions: W 735 mm × H 700 mm × D 810 mm
• Number of shelves (std./max.): 1 / 6
• Sound-pressure level: 62 dB(A)
• Energy consumption at 25 °C and 60 % RH: 1,550 Wh/h
• Additional interfaces/options: RS485/RS422 option, Pt100 sensor option, calibration and qualification services, BINDER APT-COM™ software (basic and higher editions)