Thermostatic test chamber MKF 1020

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Product description
The MKF 1020 CO₂ dynamic climate chamber is designed for combined, standard-compliant temperature and humidity testing under rapid, reproducible dynamic conditions. The series uses natural CO₂ (R744) refrigeration and integrates steam humidification and capacitive humidity sensing for precise climate control.

Benefits

• High dynamic performance for demanding test profiles
• Easy integration, touchscreen control and network connectivity
• Protection and traceability for samples, process and data
• Reproducible results and stable long-term operation

Important characteristics

• Temperature range: −48 °C to +180 °C
• Humidity range: 10 % to 98 % RH (10…95 °C with humidity)
• Humidity control with capacitive sensor and steam humidification
• APT.line™ preheating chamber technology
• Cooling with R744 (natural CO₂ refrigerant)
• Intuitive touchscreen controller with time-segment and real-time programming
• Ergonomically adjustable operator terminal and signal triangle with status display
• Internal data logger; open-format export via USB; Ethernet interface
• Programmable condensation protection and troubleshooting with visual/acoustic alarms
• Stainless-steel inner chamber, heated viewing window with LED interior lighting
• Integrated 20 L water tank and door heating to prevent condensation

Performance Data — Temperature (selection)

• Article Number: 9020-0528 | 9020-0530
• Temperature range: −48...180 °C | −48...180 °C
• Temperature uniformity (dependent on set value): 0.1...1.0 ± K | 0.1...1.0 ± K
• Temperature fluctuation (dependent on set value): 0.1...0.2 ± K | 0.1...0.2 ± K
• Average heating rate (IEC 60068-3-5) −40 °C → 180 °C: 6.2 K/min | 6.2 K/min
• Average cooling rate (IEC 60068-3-5) 180 °C → −40 °C: 4.8 K/min | 4.8 K/min
• Cooling time 180 °C → −40 °C: 70 min | 70 min

Performance Data — Climate (selection)

• Article Number: 9020-0528 | 9020-0530
• Temperature range with humidity: 10...95 °C | 10...95 °C
• Humidity range: 10...98 % RH | 10...98 % RH
• Temperature fluctuation with humidity (dependent on set value): 0.1...1 ± K | 0.1...1 ± K
• Humidity fluctuation (dependent on set value): 2 ± % r.F. | 2 ± % r.F.
• Max. heat compensation at 25 °C and 90 % RH: 1,400 W | 1,400 W

Electrical data

• Article Number: 9020-0528 | 9020-0530
• Rated voltage: 400 V | 480 V
• Power frequency: 50 Hz | 60 Hz
• Nominal power: 11.5 kW
• Unit fuse: 32.0 A
• Phase (nominal voltage): 3~/N/PE

Dimensions and weights

• Article Number: 9020-0528 | 9020-0530
• Interior volume: 991 L
• Net weight (unit empty): 570 kg | 580 kg
• Load per rack: 40 kg
• Permitted load: 200 kg
• Wall clearance back / sidewise: 300 mm / 200 mm

Housing & Internal Dimensions

• Width net: 1,580 mm
• Height net: 2,005 mm
• Depth net: 1,480 mm
• Interior width: 1,200 mm
• Interior height: 1,020 mm
• Interior depth: 810 mm
• Unit doors: 1

Environment-specific data

• Sound-pressure level: 60 dB(A)
• Energy consumption at 25 °C and 60 % RH: 3,000 Wh/h

Fixtures

• Number of shelves (std./max.): 1 / 11
• Standard accessories: 1 stainless-steel rack, 2 access ports with 80 mm silicone plugs (left/right)

Notes
Selected options, accessories and services are available: additional access ports and sizes, door lock, analog outputs, Pt100 probes, RS485 interfaces, calibration certificates, APT-COM™ software editions, maintenance contracts, commissioning and qualification documentation.