Issue 03/2021 Art. no. 7001-0409
Operating Manual
Translation of the original operating manual
LIT MK (E5)
Battery test chambers
Model
Model version
Art. No.
LIT MK 240
LITMK240-400V
9020-0402, 9120-0402
LITMK240-400V-C
9020-0404 (with voltage and frequency changer)
LIT MK 720
LITMK720-400V
9020-0403, 9120-0403
LITMK720-400V-C 9020-0405 (with voltage and frequency changer)
BINDER GmbH
Address: Post office box 102, 78502 Tuttlingen, Germany Phone: +49 7462 2005 0
Fax: +49 7462 2005 100 Internet: http://www.binder-world.com
E-mail: info@binder-world.com Service Hotline: +49 7462 2005 555
Service Fax: +49 7462 2005 93 555 Service E-Mail: customerservice@binder-world.com
Service Hotline USA: +1 866 885 9794 or +1 631 224 4340 x3
Service Hotline Asia Pacific: +852 390 705 04 or +852 390 705 03
Service Hotline Russia and CIS: +7 495 988 15 16
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Contents
1. SAFETY .................................................................................................................. 7
1.1 Personnel Qualification ....................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Operating manual ................................................................................................................................ 7
1.3 Legal considerations ........................................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Structure of the safety instructions ...................................................................................................... 8
1.4.1 Signal word panel ..................................................................................................................... 8
1.4.2 Safety alert symbol ................................................................................................................... 8
1.4.3 Pictograms ................................................................................................................................ 9
1.4.4 Word message panel structure ................................................................................................. 9
1.5 Localization / position of safety labels on the chamber .................................................................... 10
1.6 Type plate.......................................................................................................................................... 10
1.7 General safety instructions................................................................................................................ 11
1.7.1 Notes on the installation site ................................................................................................... 12
1.7.2 Notes on loading and operation .............................................................................................. 13
1.7.3 Notes on handling CO
2
........................................................................................................... 14
1.7.4 Notes on handling nitrogen when using it as inert gas ........................................................... 15
1.7.5 Precautions when handling gas cylinders .............................................................................. 15
2. INTENDED USE ................................................................................................... 16
2.1 Use .................................................................................................................................................... 16
2.1.1 EUCAR Hazard levels – Overview ......................................................................................... 17
2.2 General requirements for the chamber load ..................................................................................... 18
2.3 Tests with EUCAR hazard level up to max. 3 ................................................................................... 18
2.3.1 Requirements for the chamber load ....................................................................................... 18
2.3.2 Operation with the max. Expectation of an EUCAR event with hazard level 3 ...................... 19
2.4 Tests with EUCAR hazard level 4 to 6 .............................................................................................. 19
2.4.1 Requirements for the chamber load ....................................................................................... 19
2.4.2 Detection and secure inclusion of an event within the battery test chamber by immanent
safety with a defined load (max. one single 18650 cell with LIT MK 240, max. three 18650
cells with LIT MK 720)............................................................................................................. 21
2.4.3 Detection and safe inclusion of an event within the battery test chamber by additional opera-
tor-provided measures with a defined load ............................................................................. 21
2.5 Medical devices ................................................................................................................................. 22
2.6 Personnel Requirements ................................................................................................................... 22
2.7 Installation site requirements and ambient conditions ...................................................................... 22
3. FORESEEABLE MISUSE .................................................................................... 23
4. RESIDUAL RISKS ................................................................................................ 24
5. OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY, DOCUMENTATION, AND MEASURES .......... 27
5.1 Risk assessment ............................................................................................................................... 27
5.2 Employee training and protocols ....................................................................................................... 27
5.3 Operating instructions ....................................................................................................................... 28
5.4 Protective equipment ........................................................................................................................ 28
5.5 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) .......................................................................................... 28
5.6 Testing and maintenance .................................................................................................................. 28
5.7 System logbook ................................................................................................................................. 29
5.8 Operation log ..................................................................................................................................... 29
6. TESTING .............................................................................................................. 30
6.1 Objective of testing ............................................................................................................................ 30
6.2 Scope of the tests ............................................................................................................................. 30
6.2.1 Testing before initial commissioning ....................................................................................... 30
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6.2.2
Tests of technical ventilation systems, extinguishing systems, gas warning devices, inerting
devices, devices, protective systems or safety, control or regulating devices, and other tech-
nical devices for explosion protection ..................................................................................... 31
6.2.3 Inspection after changes requiring review .............................................................................. 32
6.2.4 Recurring tests ........................................................................................................................ 32
6.3 Proof of tests ..................................................................................................................................... 32
7. CHAMBER DESCRIPTION .................................................................................. 33
7.1 Manufacturer's safety plan: Protective measures and equipment .................................................... 33
7.2 Chamber overview ............................................................................................................................ 35
7.3 Safety module on the right side of the chamber ............................................................................... 37
7.4 Lateral control panel .......................................................................................................................... 38
7.5 Rear power switch ............................................................................................................................. 39
7.6 Instrument panel ............................................................................................................................... 39
7.7 Rear chamber view ........................................................................................................................... 40
7.8 Gas detection .................................................................................................................................... 41
7.9 CO
2
fire suppression device (can be triggered automatically and manually) ................................... 43
7.9.1 Automatic triggering of the CO
2
fire suppression device ........................................................ 44
7.9.2 After triggering of the CO
2
fire suppression device................................................................. 44
7.10 Mechanical door lock ........................................................................................................................ 44
7.11 Exhaust port with reversible pressure relief flap ............................................................................... 45
8. COMPLETENESS OF DELIVERY, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND
INSTALLATION .................................................................................................... 46
8.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery ................................................ 46
8.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation ..................................................................................... 47
8.3 Storage .............................................................................................................................................. 47
8.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions ................................................................................ 47
9. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ............................................................... 49
9.1 Connecting the CO
2
pressurized gas cylinder .................................................................................. 49
9.2 Inertization connections for customer systems ................................................................................. 49
9.3 Installation of the voltage and frequency changer (chambers with voltage and frequency changer)
.......................................................................................................................................................... 51
9.4 Electrical connection ......................................................................................................................... 52
9.4.1 Information on connecting the battery test chamber .............................................................. 52
9.4.2 Connecting the voltage and frequency changer (for chambers equipped with a voltage and
frequency changer) ................................................................................................................. 53
10. FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW OF THE MB2 CHAMBER CONTROLLER ............... 55
10.1 Operating functions in normal display ............................................................................................... 56
10.2 Display views: Normal display, program display, chart-recorder display .......................................... 57
10.3 Controller icons overview .................................................................................................................. 58
10.4 Operating modes ............................................................................................................................... 60
10.5 Controller menu structure .................................................................................................................. 61
10.5.1 Main menu .............................................................................................................................. 62
10.5.2 “Settings” submenu ................................................................................................................. 63
10.5.3 “Service” submenu .................................................................................................................. 63
10.6 Principle of controller entries ............................................................................................................. 64
10.7 Performance during and after power failures .................................................................................... 64
10.8 Performance when opening the door ................................................................................................ 65
11. COMMISSIONING ................................................................................................ 65
11.1 Preparing and activating the general safety devices ........................................................................ 65
11.1.1 Inserting the CO
2
pressurized gas cylinder ............................................................................ 65
11.1.2 Activating the gas detection system ....................................................................................... 66
11.1.3 Connection of the coil connector on the CO
2
pressurized gas cylinder ................................. 67
11.1.4 Function test of the valve ........................................................................................................ 67
11.1.5 Connecting the CO
2
flushing line (high-pressure hose) ......................................................... 68
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11.2
Commissioning an operator-provided inertization ............................................................................ 69
11.3 Handling the safety devices during operation ................................................................................... 70
11.4 Turning on the chamber .................................................................................................................... 70
11.5 Controller settings upon start up ....................................................................................................... 71
12. SET-POINT ENTRY IN “FIXED VALUE” OPERATING MODE ........................... 72
12.1 Set-point entry through the “Setpoints” menu ................................................................................... 72
12.2 Direct setpoint entry via Normal display ............................................................................................ 73
12.3 Special controller functions via operation lines ................................................................................. 73
13. NOTIFICATION AND ALARM FUNCTIONS ........................................................ 75
13.1 Alarms via indicator light with integrated buzzer ............................................................................... 75
13.1.1 Connections and forwarding of notifications and alarms to customer systems ...................... 76
13.2 Notification and alarm messages overview on the MB2 chamber controller .................................... 77
13.2.1 Notifications ............................................................................................................................ 77
13.2.2 Alarm messages ..................................................................................................................... 78
13.2.3 State of alarm .......................................................................................................................... 78
13.2.4 Resetting an alarm, list of active alarms ................................................................................. 79
13.2.5 Activating / deactivating the audible alarm (alarm buzzer) of the MB2 controller .................. 79
14. BEHAVIOR WHEN/AFTER TRIGGERING OF THE CO
2
FIRE SUPPRESSION
DEVICE ................................................................................................................ 80
15. TEMPERATURE SAFETY DEVICES ................................................................... 80
15.1 Over temperature protective device (class 1) ................................................................................... 80
15.2 Temperature limiter class 2 ............................................................................................................... 81
15.3 Overtemperature safety controller (adjustable temperature limiter class 2 ...................................... 81
15.3.1 Safety controller modes .......................................................................................................... 81
15.3.2 Setting the safety controller .................................................................................................... 82
15.3.3 Message and measures in the state of alarm ......................................................................... 83
15.3.4 Function check ........................................................................................................................ 83
15.4 Over/under temperature safety device class 2 (option) .................................................................... 84
16. TIMER PROGRAM: STOPWATCH FUNCTION .................................................. 85
16.1 Starting a timer program ................................................................................................................... 85
16.1.1 Performance during program delay time ................................................................................ 85
16.2 Stopping a running timer program .................................................................................................... 86
16.2.1 Pausing a running timer program ........................................................................................... 86
16.2.2 Cancelling a running timer program ........................................................................................ 86
16.3 Performance after the end of the program ........................................................................................ 86
17. TIME PROGRAMS ............................................................................................... 87
17.1 Starting an existing time program ..................................................................................................... 87
17.1.1 Performance during program delay time ................................................................................ 88
17.2 Stopping a running time program ...................................................................................................... 88
17.2.1 Pausing a running time program ............................................................................................. 88
17.2.2 Cancelling a running time program ......................................................................................... 88
17.3 Performance after the end of the program ........................................................................................ 88
17.4 Creating a new time program ............................................................................................................ 89
17.5 Program editor: program management ............................................................................................. 89
17.5.1 Deleting a time program.......................................................................................................... 90
17.6 Section editor: section management ................................................................................................. 91
17.6.1 Add a new program section .................................................................................................... 92
17.6.2 Copy and insert or replace a program section ........................................................................ 92
17.6.3 Deleting a program section ..................................................................................................... 93
17.7 Value entry for a program section ..................................................................................................... 94
17.7.1 Section duration ...................................................................................................................... 94
17.7.2 Set-point ramp and set-point step ........................................................................................... 95
17.7.3 Special controller functions via operation lines ....................................................................... 96
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17.7.4
Setpoint entry .......................................................................................................................... 97
17.7.5 Tolerance range ...................................................................................................................... 98
17.7.6 Repeating one or several sections within a time program ...................................................... 99
17.7.7 Saving the time program ......................................................................................................... 99
18. WEEK PROGRAMS ........................................................................................... 100
18.1 Starting an existing week program .................................................................................................. 100
18.2 Cancelling a running week program ............................................................................................... 100
18.3 Creating a new week program ........................................................................................................ 101
18.4 Program editor: program management ........................................................................................... 102
18.4.1 Deleting a week program ...................................................................................................... 103
18.5 Section editor: section management ............................................................................................... 104
18.5.1 Add a new program section .................................................................................................. 105
18.5.2 Copy and insert or replace a program section ...................................................................... 105
18.5.3 Deleting a program section ................................................................................................... 106
18.6 Value entry for a program section ................................................................................................... 106
18.6.1 Set-point ramp and set-point step modes ............................................................................. 106
18.6.2 Weekday ............................................................................................................................... 107
18.6.3 Start time ............................................................................................................................... 107
18.6.4 Setpoint entry ........................................................................................................................ 108
18.6.5 Special controller functions via operation lines ..................................................................... 108
19. USER MANAGEMENT ....................................................................................... 109
19.1 Authorization levels and password protection................................................................................. 109
19.2 Log in ............................................................................................................................................... 112
19.3 Log out ............................................................................................................................................ 113
19.4 User change .................................................................................................................................... 113
19.5 Password assignment and password change................................................................................. 114
19.5.1 Password change ................................................................................................................. 114
19.5.2 Deleting the password for an individual authorization level .................................................. 116
19.5.3 New password assignment for “Service” or “Admin” authorization level when the password
function was deactivated ...................................................................................................... 117
19.6 Activation code ................................................................................................................................ 118
20. GENERAL CONTROLLER SETTINGS .............................................................. 119
20.1 Selecting the controller’s menu language ....................................................................................... 119
20.2 Setting date and time ...................................................................................................................... 119
20.3 Selecting the temperature unit ........................................................................................................ 121
20.4 Display configuration ....................................................................................................................... 121
20.4.1 Adapting the display parameters .......................................................................................... 121
20.4.2 Touchscreen calibration ........................................................................................................ 122
20.5 Network and communication ........................................................................................................... 123
20.5.1 Serial interfaces .................................................................................................................... 123
20.5.2 Ethernet ................................................................................................................................ 124
20.5.2.1 Configuration ................................................................................................................. 124
20.5.2.2 Display of MAC address ................................................................................................ 125
20.5.3 Web server ............................................................................................................................ 125
20.5.4 E-Mail .................................................................................................................................... 126
20.6 USB menu: Data transfer via USB interface ................................................................................... 127
20.7 Turning off the interior lighting automatically .................................................................................. 128
21. GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................ 128
21.1 Service contact page ....................................................................................................................... 128
21.2 Current operating parameters ......................................................................................................... 129
21.3 Event list .......................................................................................................................................... 130
21.4 Technical chamber information ....................................................................................................... 130
22. CHART RECORDER DISPLAY ......................................................................... 131
22.1 Views ............................................................................................................................................... 131
22.1.1 Show and hide legend .......................................................................................................... 131
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22.1.2
Switch between legend pages .............................................................................................. 131
22.1.3 Show and hide specific indications ....................................................................................... 132
22.1.4 History display ....................................................................................................................... 132
22.2 Setting the parameters .................................................................................................................... 135
23. NOTES ON REFRIGERATING OPERATION .................................................... 136
24. ANTI-CONDENSATION PROTECTION VIA OPERATION LINE ....................... 137
25. ZERO-VOLTAGE SWITCHING OUTPUTS VIA OPERATION LINES ............... 138
26. OPTIONS ............................................................................................................ 139
26.1 APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software (option) ...................................................................... 139
26.1.1 APT-COM™ 4 Basic Edition ................................................................................................. 139
26.2 RS485 interface (option) ................................................................................................................. 139
26.3 Data logger kit (option) .................................................................................................................... 139
26.4 Analog outputs for temperature (option) ......................................................................................... 140
26.5 Object temperature display with flexible Pt 100 temperature sensor (option) ................................ 140
26.6 Compressed air connection (option) ............................................................................................... 141
27. CLEANING AND DECONTAMINATION ............................................................ 141
27.1 Cleaning the battery test chamber following normal operation ....................................................... 142
27.2 Cleaning the battery test chamber after triggering of the CO
2
fire suppression device .................. 143
27.3 Decontamination / chemical disinfection ......................................................................................... 144
28. MAINTENANCE: INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING,
REPAIR, TESTING ............................................................................................. 145
28.1 General information, personnel qualification................................................................................... 145
28.2 Maintenance intervals, service ........................................................................................................ 146
28.3 Inspections ...................................................................................................................................... 147
28.4 Simple troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 147
28.5 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH ............................................................................... 150
29. DISPOSAL.......................................................................................................... 150
29.1 Disposal of the transport packing .................................................................................................... 150
29.2 Decommissioning ............................................................................................................................ 151
29.3 Disposal of the chamber in the Federal Republic of Germany ....................................................... 151
29.4 Disposal of the chamber in the member states of the EU except for the Federal Republic of Ger-
many ................................................................................................................................................ 152
29.5 Disposal of the chamber in non-member states of the EU ............................................................. 154
30. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION .............................................................................. 154
30.1 Factory calibration and adjustment ................................................................................................. 154
30.2 Over-current protection ................................................................................................................... 154
30.3 Definition of usable volume ............................................................................................................. 154
30.4 Technical data ................................................................................................................................. 155
30.5 Equipment and options (extract) ..................................................................................................... 157
30.6 Accessories and spare parts (extract) ............................................................................................ 158
30.7 Dimensions...................................................................................................................................... 159
31. CERTIFICATES AND DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY ............................. 161
31.1 EU Declaration of Conformity.......................................................................................................... 161
31.2 Certificate for the GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung e.V.“
(German Social Accident Insurance) DGUV ................................................................................... 164
31.3 Safety concept certificate from TÜV Süd ........................................................................................ 166
32. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE ............................................. 167
32.1 For chambers located outside the USA and Canada ..................................................................... 167
32.2 For chambers located in the USA and Canada .............................................................................. 170
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Dear customer,
For the correct operation of the chambers, it is important that you read this operating manual completely
and carefully and observe all instructions as indicated. Failure to read, understand and follow the instruc-
tions may result in personal injury. It can also lead to damage to the chamber and/or poor equipment per-
formance.
1. Safety
1.1 Personnel Qualification
The chamber must only be installed, tested, and started up by personnel qualified for assembly, startup,
and operation of the chamber. Qualified personnel are persons whose professional education, knowledge,
experience and knowledge of relevant standards allow them to assess, carry out, and identify any potential
hazards in the work assigned to them. They must have been trained and instructed, and be authorized, to
work on the chamber.
Only trained personnel with knowledge of the handling of hazardous substances and lithium-ion accumu-
lators as well as knowledge of the operating instructions may set up and install, commission, operate, clean
and decommission the chamber. Further technical requirements (e.g. electrical knowledge) and knowledge
of the service manual are required for maintenance and repairs. The requirements specified by the operator
for PPE (personal protective equipment) must be observed. Training on handling compressed gas cylinders
is required to replace the CO
2
compressed gas cylinder.
1.2 Operating manual
This operating manual is part of the components of delivery. Always keep it handy for reference in the
vicinity of the chamber. If selling the unit, hand over the operating manual to the purchaser.
To avoid injuries and damage observe the safety instructions of the operating manual. Failure to follow
instructions and safety precautions can lead to significant risks.
DANGER
Dangers due to failure to observe the instructions and safety precautions.
Serious injuries and chamber damage. Risk of death.
Observe the safety instructions in this Operating Manual.
Follow the operating procedures in this Operating Manual.
Carefully read the complete operating instructions of the chamber prior to installing
and using the chamber.
Keep the operating manual for future reference
Make sure that all persons who use the chamber and its associated work equipment have
read and understood the Operating Manual.
This Operating Manual is supplemented and updated as needed. Always use the most recent version of
the Operating Manual. When in doubt, call the BINDER Service Hotline for information on the up-to-date-
ness and validity of this Operating Manual.
1.3 Legal considerations
This operating manual is for informational purposes only. It contains information for correct and safe in-
stalling, start-up, operation, decommissioning, cleaning and maintenance of the product. Note: the contents
and the product described are subject to change without notice.
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Understanding and observing the instructions in this operating manual are prerequisites for hazard-free use
and safety during operation and maintenance. Images are to provide basic understanding. They may devi-
ate from the actual version of the chamber. The actual scope of delivery can, due to optional or special
design, or due to recent technical changes, deviate from the information and illustrations in these instruc-
tions this operating manual. In no event shall BINDER be held liable for any damages, direct or incidental
arising out of or related to the use of this manual.
This operating manual cannot cover all conceivable applications. If you would like additional information,
or if special problems arise that are not sufficiently addressed in this manual, please ask your dealer or
contact us directly, e.g. by phone at the number located on page one of this manual
Furthermore, we emphasize that the contents of this operating manual are not part of an earlier or existing
agreement, description, or legal relationship, nor do they modify such a relationship. All obligations on the
part of BINDER derive from the respective purchase contract, which also contains the entire and exclusively
valid statement of warranty administration and the general terms and conditions, as well as the legal regu-
lations valid at the time the contract is concluded. The statements in this manual neither augment nor
restrict the contractual warranty provisions.
1.4 Structure of the safety instructions
In this operating manual, the following safety definitions and symbols indicate dangerous situations follow-
ing the harmonization of ISO 3864-2 and ANSI Z535.6.
1.4.1 Signal word panel
Depending on the probability of serious consequences, potential dangers are identified with a signal word,
the corresponding safety color, and if appropriate, the safety alert symbol.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
(irreversible) injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
(irreversible) injury
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor
(reversible) injury
NOTICE
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the product
and/or its functions or of a property in its proximity.
1.4.2 Safety alert symbol
Use of the safety alert symbol indicates a risk of injury.
Observe all measures that are marked with the safety alert symbol in order to avoid death or
injury.
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1.4.3 Pictograms
Warning signs
Electrical hazard
Hot surface
Explosive atmosphere
Stability hazard
Lifting hazard
Pollution Hazard
Harmful substances
Risk of corrosion and /
or chemical burns
Biohazard
Danger of frost
Mandatory action signs
Mandatory regulation
Read operating
instructions
Disconnect the power
plug
Lift with mechanical
assistance
Environment protection
Wear protective gloves
Wear safety goggles
Prohibition signs
Do NOT touch
Do NOT spray with
water
Do NOT climb
Information to be observed in order to ensure optimum function of the product.
1.4.4 Word message panel structure
Type / cause of hazard.
Possible consequences.
∅ Instruction how to avoid the hazard: prohibition.
Instruction how to avoid the hazard: mandatory action.
Observe all other notes and information not necessarily emphasized in the same way, in order to avoid
disruptions that could result in direct or indirect injury or property damage.
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1.5 Localization / position of safety labels on the chamber
The following labels are located on the chamber:
Pictograms (Warning signs)
Hot surface (on chamber door)
Cold surface (on chamber door)
Electrical hazard
(chamber with voltage and frequency
changer: on the voltage and fre-
quency changer)
Service label
Figure 1: Position of labels on the chamber
Keep safety labels complete and legible.
Replace safety labels that are no longer legible. Contact BINDER service for these replacements.
1.6 Type plate
The type plate sticks to the left side of the chamber, bottom right-hand, above the refrigerating module.
Figure 2: Type plate (example of LIT MK 240 regular chamber)
Nominal temp.
110 °C
5,60 kW / 12,0 A
Max. operating pressure 29 bar
230 °F
400 V / 50 Hz
Stage 1: R 452 A – 1,40 kg
IP protection
20
Safety device
DIN 12880
3 N ~
Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases
Class
2.0
covered by the Kyoto Protocol
Art. No.
9020-0402
Project No.
Built
2021
Battery test chamber
BINDER GmbH
Im Mittleren Ösch 5
78532 Tuttlingen / Germany
www.binder-world.com
LIT MK 240
E5
Serial No. 00000000000000
Made in Germany
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Indications of the type plate (example)
Indication
Information
BINDER
Manufacturer: BINDER GmbH
LIT MK 240
Model
Battery test chamber
Device name
Serial No.
00000000000000
Serial no. of the chamber
Built
2021
Year of construction
Nominal temperature
180 °C
356 °F
Nominal temperature
IP protection
20
IP type of protection acc. to EN 60529
Temp. safety device
DIN 12880
Temperature safety device acc. to standard DIN 12880
Class
2.0
Class of temperature safety device
Art. No.
9020-0402
Art. no. of the chamber
Project No.
---
Optional: Special application acc. to project no.
5,60 kW
Nominal power
400 V / 50 Hz
Nominal voltage +/- 10%
at the indicated power frequency
3 N ~
Current type
12,0 A
Nominal current
Max operating pressure 29 bar
Max operating pressure in the refrigerating system
Stage 1: R 452A – 1,40 kg
Cooling 1
st
stage: Refrigerant type, filling weight
Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases
covered by the Kyoto Protocol
Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases covered by the
Kyoto Protocol
Symbols on the type plate
Symbol
Information
CE conformity marking
Electrical and electronic equipment manufactured / placed on the
market in the EU after 13 August 2005 and to be disposed of in
separate collection according to Directive 2012/19/EU on waste
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversi-
cherung e.V. (DGUV), Prüf- und Zertifizierungsstelle Nahrungsmittel
und Verpackung im DGUV Test” (German Social Accident Insur-
ance (DGUV), Testing and Certification Body for Foodstuffs and
Packaging Industry in DGUV Test).
1.7 General safety instructions
With regard to operating the chambers and to the installation location, please observe the local and national
regulations relevant for your country (for Germany: DGUV guidelines 213-850 on safe working in laborato-
ries, issued by the employers’ liability insurance association). Observe the relevant regulations for handling
lithium accumulators, CO
2
and inert gases (e.g. DGUV Information 205-026 for Germany).
With regard to the safety concept for the installation site of the chamber and the connection of the CO
2
fire
suppression, please observe the local and national fire protection regulations applicable in your country.
BINDER GmbH is only responsible for the safety features of the chamber provided skilled electricians or
qualified personnel authorized by BINDER perform all maintenance and repair, and if components relating
to chamber safety are replaced in the event of failure with original spare parts.
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The chambers were produced in accordance with VDE regulations and were routinely tested in accordance
to VDE 0411-1 (IEC 61010-1).
A function test is carried out on each safety module before delivery.
To operate the chamber, use only original BINDER accessories or accessories from third-party suppliers
authorized by BINDER. The user is responsible for any risk caused by using unauthorized accessories.
1.7.1 Notes on the installation site
NOTICE
Danger of overheating due to lack of ventilation.
Damage to the chamber.
∅ Do NOT install the chamber in unventilated recesses.
Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.
Observe the prescribed minimum distances when installing the chamber (chap. 8.4)
DANGER
Electrical hazard by water entering the chamber.
Deadly electric shock.
∅ The chamber must NOT become wet during operation, cleaning, or maintenance.
∅ Do NOT install the chamber in damp areas or in puddles.
Set up the chamber in a splash-proof manner.
Do not install or operate the chamber in hazardous locations.
DANGER
Danger of explosion due to combustible dusts or explosive mixtures in the vicinity
of the chamber.
Serious injury or death from burns and / or explosion pressure.
∅ Do NOT operate the chamber in potentially explosive areas.
KEEP combustible dust or air-solvent mixtures AWAY from the chamber.
WARNING
Danger of injury and damages by the chamber tipping over or breakaway of the pro-
truding lower housing cover.
Injuries and damage to the chamber and the loading material
∅ Do NOT load the lower housing cover with heavy objects while the chamber door is
open and do NOT climb on it.
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1.7.2 Notes on loading and operation
The chamber does not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.
DANGER
Danger of explosion due to introduction of flammable or explosive substances in
the chamber.
Serious injury or death from burns and / or explosion pressure.
∅ Do NOT introduce any substance into the chamber which is combustible or explosive at
working temperature.
∅ Do NOT introduce any combustible dust or air-solvent mixture in the inner chamber.
Any solvent contained in the charging material must not be explosive or inflammable. I.e., irrespective of
the solvent concentration in the steam room, NO explosive mixture with air must form. The temperature
inside the chamber must lie below the flash point or below the sublimation point of the charging material.
Familiarize yourself with the physical and chemical properties of the charging material, as well as the con-
tained moisture constituent and its behavior with the addition of heat energy.
The occurrence of a EUCAR hazard level 7 (explosion) event if the LEL of a released gas is exceeded must
be reliably prevented.
DANGER
Risk of emergence of an explosive atmosphere due to outgassing of the cells Risk
of explosion.
Serious injury or death from burns and / or explosion pressure.
∅ Do not carry out destructive tests (“abuse tests”).
When testing 18650-type cells without customer-provided flushing/inertization, ensure
that a maximum of one cell (LIT MK 240) / three cells (LIT MK 720) is inserted. When
inserting several cells, ensure a minimum clearance between the individual cells.
With customer-provided flushing/inertization: Ensure a minimum clearance between
the individual cells.
Ensure that customer-provided permanent inertization is properly connected.
Ensure that the main switch of the gas detection system is switched on during opera-
tion.
Familiarize yourself with any potential health risks caused by the charging material, the contained moisture
constituent or by reaction products that may arise during the temperature process. Take adequate
measures to exclude such risks prior to putting the chamber into operation.
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Damage to lithium-ion batteries can lead to an atmosphere inside the battery test chamber that is harmful
to health.
DANGER
Risk of occurrence of toxic gases due to damaged or burning cells/modules/sys-
tems. Risk of self-ignition of cells, modules, or battery systems with flue gas (CO)
development. Risk of emission of hazardous gases from the interior of the cham-
ber.
Death by suffocation. Poisoning.
Shut the entire test down when the first signs of a EUCAR hazard level 4 to 6 event
are detected.
Ensure ventilation measures: Active extraction (technical ventilation in accordance
with national regulations) must be connected to the exhaust port on the chamber. Ex-
traction must remain effective throughout operation of the chamber.
Observe the relevant regulations for handling lithium-ion batteries.
During and shortly after operation, the temperature of the inner surfaces almost equals the set-point. The
window, the access ports and the inner chamber will become hot during operation.
CAUTION
Danger of burning by touching hot chamber parts during operation.
Burns.
∅ Do NOT touch the inner surfaces, the front panel around the inner chamber, the win-
dow, the access port area or the charging material during operation.
1.7.3 Notes on handling CO
2
The CO
2
purge when the CO
2
fire suppression device is activated can create a harmful atmosphere inside
the chamber.
Carbon dioxide (CO
2
) in high concentrations is hazardous to health. It is colorless and almost odorless and
therefore practically imperceptible. An active extraction system (technical ventilation according to country-
specific regulations) must be connected to the exhaust air nozzle of the appliance. The extraction must be
effective during the entire operation of the chamber.
Vent out any CO
2
gas that may escape via good room ventilation or a suitable connection to an exhaust
system. We recommend installing a CO
2
warning system.
DANGER
Danger of suffocation and poisoning by high concentration of CO
2
(> 4 Vol.-%).
Death by suffocation.
∅ Do NOT set up the chamber in non-ventilated recesses.
Ensure technical ventilation measures: An active extraction system (technical ventila-
tion in accordance with country-specific regulations) must be connected to the exhaust
air connection of the chamber. The extraction must be effective during the entire oper-
ation of the chamber.
Observe the relevant regulations for handling CO
2
.
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The operator of plant-specific measures must observe the relevant country-specific regulations, which are
intended to ensure safe handling of CO
2
. Other national or international guidelines or the requirements of
insurance companies or authorities must also be observed. In Germany, please pay particular attention to
DGUV Information 205-026.
Also observe the information in the safety data sheet for CO
2
.
1.7.4 Notes on handling nitrogen when using it as inert gas
Inertization by the operator can create a harmful atmosphere inside the chamber.
Nitrogen (N
2
) in high concentrations is hazardous to health. It is colorless and almost odorless and therefore
practically imperceptible. Active extraction (technical ventilation in accordance with country-specific regu-
lations) must be connected to the exhaust air nozzle of the appliance. The extraction must be effective
during the entire operation of the chamber.
Any N
2
gas that may escape must be safely led out via good room ventilation or a suitable connection to
an exhaust system.
DANGER
Risk of suffocation through high concentration of N
2
.
Death by suffocation.
∅ Do NOT set up the chamber in non-ventilated recesses.
Ensure technical ventilation measures: An active extraction system (technical ventila-
tion in accordance with country-specific regulations) must be connected to the ex-
haust air connection of the chamber. The extraction must be effective during the en-
tire operation of the chamber.
Observe the relevant regulations for handling N
2
.
Close the N
2
supply when decommissioning the chamber.
The operator of plant-specific measures must observe the relevant country-specific regulations, which are
intended to ensure safe handling of inert gases. Other national or international guidelines or the require-
ments of insurance companies or authorities must also be observed. Also observe the information in the
safety data sheet for the inert gas used.
1.7.5 Precautions when handling gas cylinders
General information for safe handling of gas cylinders:
• Store and use gas cylinders only in well-ventilated locations.
• Open the gas cylinder valve slowly to avoid pressure surges.
• Secure gas cylinders during storage and use against falling (chaining).
• Transport gas cylinders with a cylinder cart, do not carry, roll, or throw them.
• Always close the valve even with apparently empty cylinders; screw on the cap when not in
use. Return gas cylinders with the valve closed.
• Do not open gas cylinders by force. Mark them when damaged.
• Protect gas cylinders against fire, e.g. do not store together with flammable liquids.
• Observe relevant regulations for dealing with gas cylinders.
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Secure the gas cylinders against falling and other mechanical damage.
WARNING
Risk of injury through sudden release of the stored pressure energy when the valve
safety is torn off.
Injuries.
Secure gas cylinders against falling (chaining).
Transport gas cylinders with a cylinder cart.
The valve of the gas cylinder always must be closed before screwing on or unscrewing the gas hose.
WARNING
Risk of injury through sudden release of the stored pressure energy when opening
the cylinder valve of a not connected cylinder.
Injuries.
Close the gas cylinder valve before connecting or removing the gas hose.
After connecting the gas cylinder, check all gas connections for leaks (e.g. with leak spray or
diluted soap solution).
2. Intended use
Following the instructions in this operating manual and conducting regular maintenance
work (chap. 27) are part of the intended use.
Any use of the chambers that does not comply with the requirements specified in this Operating
Manual shall be considered improper use.
Other applications than those described in this chapter are not approved.
Observe the relevant regulations for handling lithium accumulators, CO
2
and inert gases (e.g. DGUV Infor-
mation 205-026 for Germany).
2.1 Use
Battery test chambers LIT MK are suitable for temperature treatment of solid or pulverized charging mate-
rial, as well as bulk material, using the supply of heat or cold and as a test cabinet for lithium-ion energy
storage.
The chambers can be used for drying processes, but they are particularly suitable for all tasks that occur in
materials testing and aging tests. The chambers are suitable for harmless materials.
Do NOT use the chamber for drying purpose, especially if greater quantities of steam leading to conden-
sation will be set free.
Ageing tests and performance tests of lithium-ion accumulators (secondary cells) may be carried out. Ex-
posure of non-energized and alternately energized and non-energized accumulators at different tempera-
tures and, if necessary, humidity values is permitted for testing the service life and determining perfor-
mance.
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Charge and discharge cycles can be carried out within the test room (chamber interior) at different temper-
ature values. When testing lithium-ion batteries, various faults may occur. The European Council for Auto-
motive and R&D (EUCAR) has divided these into different hazard levels (chap. 2.1.1). The battery test
chambers LIT MK can, under defined conditions, cover error cases up to and including hazard level 6. In
order to enable safe inclusion of the event in the chamber for such error cases, the chamber includes
various safety measures (chap. 7.1).
Depending on the EUCAR hazard level of the planned tests, the insertion of different battery types is per-
mitted:
• For tests with EUCAR hazard level up to max. 3, cells, modules (interconnected cells), and battery
systems (total systems including monitoring electronics) are permitted.
• For tests with EUCAR hazard level 4 to 6, only individual cells (i.e., not interconnected) are permitted.
Abuse testing, destructive testing, and the generation of short-circuits in the cells, modules, and
systems are NOT generally permitted. Deliberate destruction of the inserted batteries (operational,
mechanical) is not permitted. Deeply discharged cells or mechanically damaged cells must NOT be
introduced.
The development of an explosive atmosphere must be reliably ruled out. Never exceed the Lower Explosive
Limit (LEL) when releasing gases. For this reason, the quantity of gas released during operation must be
reliably limited.
The chambers are not equipped with explosion protection measures. Tests with EUCAR hazard level 7 are
not permitted.
Additional safety measures (flushing/inertization) may be connected by the operator. Gas connection facil-
ities for inertization, as well as a pressure reducing valve and flow meter are provided by BINDER. Inertiza-
tion can be used by a certain continuous flow or by regulation for oxygen suppression. The customer will
be provided with the connections for the solenoid valve and the analog value of the oxygen sensor. The
operator is responsible for safe operation of the flushing/inertization. Technical measures of the op-
erator are not monitored by the test cabinet. Responsibility for safety in such measures lies exclusively with
the operator. In the event of damage, there is a possibility that the cell itself generates oxygen through the
internal chemical reaction (EUCAR hazard level 4).
2.1.1 EUCAR Hazard levels – Overview
EUCAR
Hazard level
Classification criteria and effects
0 No effect
∅ no functional impairment
1
Activation of passive safety device
Cell still usable, safety devices must
be repaired
∅ No defect, no leakage, no degassing,
no thermal reactions, cell is reversibly
damaged
2 Defect, damage
∅ no leakage, no degassing, no thermal
reactions, cell is irreversibly damaged
3 Leakage
mass loss < 50%
∅ No degassing
Mass loss / weight loss of electrolyte
< 50%
No fire, no breakage, no explosion
4 Degassing
mass loss > 50%
∅ no fire, no breakage, no explosion,
mass loss / weight loss of electrolyte
> 50%
5 Fire or flames
∅ no breakage, no explosion, no flying
parts
6 Bursting, breakage. Flying parts of the
active electrode masses
∅ no explosion
7 Explosion. Cell destruction
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2.2 General requirements for the chamber load
Observe the specification and safety instructions depending on the tests to be performed:
• Requirements for the chamber load for tests with EUCAR hazard level up to max. 3 (chap. 2.3.1)
• Requirements for the chamber load for tests with EUCAR hazard level 4 to 6 (chap. 2.4.1)
Any solvent must not be explosive and flammable. A mixture of any component of the charging material
with air must NOT be explosive. The operating temperature must lie below the flash point or below the
sublimation point of the charging material. Any component of the charging material must NOT be able to
release toxic gases.
The charging material shall not contain any corrosive ingredients that may damage the machine compo-
nents made of stainless steel, aluminum, and copper. Such ingredients include in particular acids and hal-
ides. Any corrosive damage caused by such ingredients is excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH.
Contamination of the chamber by toxic, infectious or radioactive substances must be prevented
WARNING
Danger of intoxication and infection through contamination of the chamber with
toxic, infectious or radioactive substances.
Damages to health.
Protect the interior of the chamber from contamination by toxic, infectious or radioactive
substances.
Take suitable protective measures when introducing and removing toxic, infectious or
radioactive material
In case of foreseeable use of the chamber there is no risk for the user through the integration of the chamber
into systems or by special environmental or operating conditions in the sense of EN 61010-1:2010. For this,
the intended use of the chamber and all its connections must be observed.
2.3 Tests with EUCAR hazard level up to max. 3
2.3.1 Requirements for the chamber load
ONLY lithium-ion batteries are permitted for aging and performance tests on cells, modules, and battery
systems. Do NOT insert other types of battery, such as lead batteries, into the chamber.
Cells, modules, and battery systems may be inserted into the chamber.
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Ensure adequate minimum clearances between the inserted batteries for heat dissipation. The minimum
distance in the chamber between individual cells must be dimensioned in such a way that activation of
additional cells as a follow-up reaction is safely excluded in the event of a start reaction of an individual cell.
The customer must take their own safety precautions to ensure that the batteries cannot
exceed a temperature of 90°C.
The chamber does not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.
DANGER
Explosion or implosion hazard and danger of poisoning by introduction of unsuit-
able loading material.
Poisoning. Serious injury or death from burns and / or explosion pressure.
∅ Do NOT introduce any combustible dust or air-solvent mixture into the chamber.
∅ Do NOT introduce any substance which could lead to release of toxic gases into the
chamber.
∅ DO NOT insert other types of battery, such as lead batteries, into the chamber.
ONLY lithium-ion batteries are permitted.
∅ Do NOT carry out destructive tests (“abuse tests”).
Ensure a minimum clearance between individual cells.
2.3.2 Operation with the max. Expectation of an EUCAR event with hazard level 3
In the event that the user tests cells, modules, or systems with a higher energy content than that of an
individual 18650 cell with LIT MK 240 or of three cells with LIT MK 720, the maximum expected damage to
the test object may be consistent with EUCAR hazard level 3.
There is no fire development, no containment measures are necessary.
2.4 Tests with EUCAR hazard level 4 to 6
2.4.1 Requirements for the chamber load
ONLY lithium-ion batteries are permitted for aging and performance tests on cells. Do NOT insert other
types of battery, such as lead batteries, into the chamber. NO modules or systems may be inserted, i.e.,
cells must not be interconnected.
Without customer-supplied flushing/inertization, only the following cells may be inserted into the chamber:
• LIT MK 240: a single individual cell of type 18650
• LIT MK 720: up to three cells of type 18650
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The chamber does not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.
DANGER
Explosion or implosion hazard and danger of poisoning by introduction of unsuit-
able loading material.
Poisoning. Serious injury or death from burns and / or explosion pressure.
∅ Do NOT introduce any combustible dust or air-solvent mixture into the chamber.
∅ DO NOT insert any other battery types, such as lead-acid batteries, into the cham-
ber. Only lithium-ion accumulators are permitted.
∅ DO NOT insert modules, i.e. connected cells, or battery systems into the chamber.
∅ Do NOT perform destructive tests (so-called abuse tests).
When testing 18650 cells, ensure that no more than one cell (LIT MK 240) / three
cells (LIT MK 720) are inserted without a customer-connected purge/inertization.
Make sure to observe the minimum distance between individual cells when inserting
several cells.
With customer connected purge/inertization: Observe the minimum distance between
the individual cells.
Defined load (max. one single 18650 cell with LIT MK 240, max. three 18650 cells with LIT MK 720)
Battery test chambers LIT MK offer with a defined load (max. one single 18650 cell with LIT MK 240, max.
three 18650 cells with LIT MK 720), chap. 2.4.2) Sufficient security to securely include an event up to
hazard level 6. Additional measures taken by the customer are not taken into account here; these are the
sole responsibility of the operator.
• Permitted cell type: Individual cell(s) of type 18650 (no untested prototypes), no modules/packs, no total
systems
Cell 18650: Capacity up to 5.0 Ah; dimension diam. 18 x 65 mm
• Total permitted energy of an 18650 cell in Wh (usable capacity plus chemical energy) released in the
event of damage: max. 200 Wh
• Permitted charge level: 0 - 100% of the usable capacity
Exceeding the defined load with additional measures provided by the operator
In addition, if the operator wishes to test other 18650-type cells in the chamber simultaneously, operator-
provided flushing/inertization must be provided. The minimum distance in the chamber between individual
cells must be dimensioned in such a way that activation of additional cells as a follow-up reaction is safely
excluded in the event of a start reaction of an individual cell. The minimum distance in the chamber between
individual cells is 10 cm.
• Permissible cell type: Cells, no modules / packs, no overall systems
• Permissible charge level: 0 - 100% of usable capacity
• Use the information in the technical data in chap. 30.4 to calculate the max. released gas quantity from
LEL of the gases used and the steam chamber volume of the chamber.
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2.4.2 Detection and secure inclusion of an event within the battery test chamber by im-
manent safety with a defined load (max. one single 18650 cell with LIT MK 240, max.
three 18650 cells with LIT MK 720)
The maximum energy and gas quantity released by lithium-ion accumulators, the effect of which can be
reduced by containment measures to a level that can be safely tolerated by the battery test chamber, in-
cluding gas disposal via a ventilation flap, must not be exceeded.
Without customer-provided flushing/inertization, the battery test chamber LIT MK 240 can dissipate the
energy of a single 18650 cell (safety factor 3), LIT MK 720 can dissipate the energy of a max. three 18650
cells (safety factor 3),and any amount of gas released will be reliably below the LEL. Consequently, only
a single individual cell (LIT MK 240) / three cells (LIT MK 720) of type 18650 may be inserted in this
case.
The default signal values of the gas sensors are selected such that the maximum possible concentration
of the respective gas until the CO
2
fire suppression device is triggered is safely below the LEL, even in the
event of an event.
In that case, the battery test chamber ensures safe containment in the event of a EUCAR hazard level 4 to
6 event.
2.4.3 Detection and safe inclusion of an event within the battery test chamber by addi-
tional operator-provided measures with a defined load
If the operator tests multiple or larger cells with a larger single or total energy content than that of an indi-
vidual 18650 cell with LIT MK 240 / of three cells with LIT MK 720, the occurrence of larger quantities of
gas and released energy can be expected.
In that case, the battery test chamber will no longer ensure safe containment with standard measures
(intrinsic safety) in the event of a EUCAR hazard levels 4 to 6. For this reason, it is essential that more
stringent safety measures are taken, which are the responsibility of the operator.
In that case, the operator must take enhanced safety precautions. Equipment for the supply of flushing
gas/inert gas is provided by BINDER GmbH. The dosing or expansion of this equipment is the responsibility
of the operator. The operator is responsible for providing and controlling inertization with inert gas. The O
2
detection switching thresholds for releasing a higher-level control system are defined by the operator.
At the start of the project, the operator must develop a complete safety concept and prepare a risk assess-
ment.
As soon as the intrinsic safety of the chamber for controlling an event of EUCAR hazard levels 4 to 6 is no
longer guaranteed due to the defined load being exceeded (max. one single 18650 cell with LIT MK 240 /
max. three cells with LIT MK 720), the operator must take precautions against the occurrence of such an
event. Consequently, the responsibility for these measures and the further course of action lies solely with
the operator.
The operator must take precautions to ensure that the spread of this event to other cells is safely prevented
(both thermally and mechanically):
• Degrees of freedom are: Distance between cells, flame arrestors, mechanical protection, devices for
switching off individual cells
• The user is obliged to shut down the entire attempt/test upon detection of the first signs of an EUCAR
Hazard Level 4 to 6 event.
• All cells in the cabinet can potentially be pre-damaged after an EUCAR Hazard Levels 4 to 6 event and
must be replaced before starting a new test
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• The operator is responsible for compliance with the relevant regulations on the safety and instruction of
personnel involved in the installation, installation, commissioning, operation, cleaning and decommis-
sioning as well as maintenance and repair of the chamber as well as environmental protection.
• The battery test chamber detects the beginnings of an EUCAR Hazard levels 4 to 6 event and provides
signals via a two-stage alarm, the evaluation of which serves the user to take safety or countermeasures.
• The operator must operate the battery test chamber in an environment that reduces all effects of a non-
containment event of EUCAR Hazard levels 4 to 6 to a safe level. Danger to persons or the environment
must be safely ruled out.
• The battery test chamber can be completely destroyed in the event of this event.
2.5 Medical devices
The chambers are not classified as medical devices as defined by the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC
and Regulation (EU) No 2017/745.
Due to the special demands of the Medical Device Directive (MDD), these chambers are not
qualified to perform sterilization of medical devices as defined by the directive 93/42/EWG.
2.6 Personnel Requirements
Only trained personnel with knowledge of the handling of hazardous substances and lithium-ion accumu-
lators as well as knowledge of the operating instructions may set up and install, commission, operate, clean
and decommission the chamber. Further technical requirements (e.g. electrical knowledge) and knowledge
of the service manual are required for maintenance and repairs. The requirements specified by the operator
for PPE (personal protective equipment) must be observed. Training on handling compressed gas cylinders
is required to replace the CO
2
compressed gas cylinder.
2.7 Installation site requirements and ambient conditions
The chambers are designed for setting up inside a building (indoor use).
The requirements described in the Operating Manual for installation site and ambient conditions (chap. 8.4)
must be met.
Dangerous gases must be safely prevented from spreading to the surroundings of the chamber. Active
extraction (technical ventilation in accordance with national regulations) must be connected to the exhaust
port on the chamber. Extraction must remain effective throughout operation of the chamber. If the extraction
fails, the chamber must be disconnected from the power supply.
We recommend the installation of a CO
2
alarm system at the place of installation.
It must be possible to switch the chamber off immediately in the event of an error.
The chamber must not be operated without continuous monitoring.
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3. Foreseeable Misuse
Other applications than those described in chap. 2 are not approved.
This expressly includes the following misuses (the list is not exhaustive), which pose risks despite the in-
herently safe construction and existing technical safety equipment:
• Non-observance of Operating Manual
• Non-observance of information and warnings on the chamber (e.g. control unit messages, safety iden-
tifiers, warning signals)
• Installation, startup, operation, maintenance and repair by untrained, insufficiently qualified, or unau-
thorized personnel
• Missed or delayed maintenance and testing
• Non-observance of traces of wear and tear
• Insertion of materials excluded or not permitted by this Operating Manual.
• Non-compliance with the admissible parameters for processing the respective material.
• Installation, testing, service or repair in the presence of solvents
• Installation of replacement parts and use of accessories and operating resources not specified and au-
thorized by the manufacturer
• Installation, startup, operation, maintenance or repair of the chamber in absence of operating instruc-
tions
• Bypassing or changing protective systems, operation of the chamber without the designated protective
systems
• Non-observance of messages regarding cleaning and disinfection of the chamber.
• Spilling water or cleaning agent on the chamber, water penetrating into the chamber during operation,
cleaning or maintenance.
• Cleaning activity while the chamber is turned on.
• Operation of the chamber with a damaged housing or damaged power cord
• Continued operation of the chamber during an obvious malfunction
• Insertion of objects, particularly metallic objects, in louvers or other openings or slots on the chamber
• Human error (e.g. insufficient experience, qualification, stress, exhaustion, laziness)
• Non-observance of information and warnings on the chamber (in particular signals from the gas detec-
tion device)
• Operation of the device and work on the chamber without personal protective equipment, if required
• Insertion of defective accumulators or prototypes
• Insertion of inadmissible battery types, e.g. lead batteries
• Inserting modules (interconnected cells) or battery systems into the chamber during tests with EUCAR
hazard levels 4 to 6
• Insertion of several cells with LIT MK 240 / of more than three cells with LIT MK 720 simultaneously into
the chamber without customer rinsing/inertization during tests with EUCAR Hazard Levels 4 to 6
• Exceeding the permissible total energy or potentially released gas quantity
• Failure to observe the minimum distances between the inserted batteries
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• Structural changes to the chamber without a subsequent risk assessment by the operator
• Failure to observe the inspection and maintenance regulations (inspection before initial commissioning,
recurring tests, inspection after maintenance or repairs, qualification of the tester)
• Replacement of the CO
2
compressed gas cylinder by untrained personnel
• Commissioning after maintenance or repairs without passing the electrical and safety tests
• Installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance or repair of the chamber without the existence of a
risk assessment and operating instructions of the operator
• Door opening when the main switch of the gas detection system is switched on
• Operation with the main switch of the gas detection system switched off
• Non-observance of the relevant regulations for handling lithium-ion accumulators
• Failure to observe the relevant regulations for handling CO
2
and inert gases. DGUV Information 205-
026 must currently be taken into account for the operator in Germany.
To prevent these and other risks from incorrect operation, the operator shall issue operating instructions.
(chap. 5.3). The operator is also recommended to create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) (chap.
5.5).
4. Residual Risks
The unavoidable design features of a chamber, as well as its proper field of application, can also pose risks,
even during correct operation. These residual risks include hazards which, despite the inherently safe de-
sign, existing technical protective equipment, safety precautions and supplementary protective measures,
cannot be ruled out.
Messages on the chamber and in the Operating Manual warn of residual risks. The consequences of these
residual risks and the measures required to prevent them are listed in the Operating Manual. Moreover, the
operator must take measures to minimize hazards from unavoidable residual risks. This includes, in partic-
ular the Operator measures described in chap. 2.4.3. Residual hazards are to be taken into account by the
operator in their risk assessment. Based on a risk assessment, the operator must create appropriate oper-
ating instructions.
The following list summarizes the hazards against which this Operating Manual and the Service Manual
warn, and specifies protective measures at the appropriate spots (list is not exhaustive):
Unpacking, Transport, Installation
• Sliding or tilting the chamber
• Setup of the chamber in unauthorized areas
• Installation of a damaged chamber
• Installation of a chamber with damaged power cord
• Inappropriate site of installation
• Missing protective conductor connection
• Improper connection of customer inerting unit
• Improper connection of CO
2
compressed gas cylinder, empty CO
2
compressed gas cylinder
• Lack of extraction connection (technical ventilation in accordance with the country-specific regulations)
to the extraction nozzle of the chamber
• Inaccessibility of the emergency shutdown of the chamber
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Normal operation
• Assembly errors
• Loading error
• Errors in user-side components (e.g. superordinate control system)
• Operation of the chamber without continuous monitoring
• Heating of the inserted accumulators above 90 °C
• Contact with hot surfaces on the housing
• Contact with hot surfaces in the interior and inside of doors
• Emission of non-ionizing radiation from electrical operating resources
• Contact with live parts in normal state
• Reuse of potentially pre-damaged cells after an EUCAR Hazard Levels 4 to 6 event
• Carrying out destruction tests (so-called abuse tests)
• Operation of the appliance without effective extraction (technical ventilation) at the exhaust air connec-
tion of the appliance
• Use of inert gas in high concentration (if necessary according to chap. 2.4.3)
Error, activation of the safety device
• Toxic atmosphere in the interior of the chamber due to inertization or CO
2
flushing
• Occurrence of toxic gases due to damaged or burning cells/modules/systems
• Emission of dangerous gases from the interior of the chamber (e.g., due to improper connection of the
exhaust system, door opening, etc.)
• Emergence of an explosive atmosphere due to outgassing of the cells
• Failing to shut the entire test down when the first signs of a EUCAR hazard level 4 to 6 event are
detected
• Setting up, installing, commissioning, operating, cleaning, and decommissioning, as well as mainte-
nance and repair by untrained or insufficiently trained personnel
• Maintenance and repair without knowledge of the service manual
• Self-ignition of cells, modules, or battery systems
• Continued operation of the chamber in the event of an obvious malfunction or failure of the safety device
• Failure to trigger the CO
2
fire suppression device due to technical defect, faulty connection, empty CO
2
compressed gas cylinder or operation with deactivated gas detection
• Exceeding the LEL due to incorrect setting of the O
2
switching threshold by the operator with O
2
reduction
through permanent inertization
• Hazards from CO
2
• Hazards due to inert gas (e.g. N
2
)
• Flames, explosions, toxic gases
• Release of corrosive and corrosive substances inside the chamber
• Missing entries in the plant logbook
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Cleaning and Decontamination
• Penetration of water into the chamber
• Inappropriate cleaning and decontamination agents
• Enclosure of persons in the interior
Malfunction and Damage
• Continued operation of the chamber during an obvious malfunction or outage of the heating or cooling
system
• Contact with live parts during error status
• Operation of a unit with damaged power cord
Inspection, maintenance, testing
• Execution of maintenance work by untrained/insufficiently qualified personnel
• Presence of a toxic or explosive atmosphere or substances in the interior
• Maintenance work on live parts.
• Electrical safety check not carried out at yearly inspection
• Safety check not carried out at yearly inspection
• CO
2
fire suppression device not tested at annual inspection
• Missing entries in the plant logbook
Trouble-shooting and repairs, testing
• Non-observance of warning messages in the Service Manual
• Trouble-shooting of live parts without specified safety measures
• Absence of a plausibility check to rule out erroneous inscription of electrical components
• Performance of repair work by untrained/insufficiently qualified personnel
• Inappropriate repairs which do not meet the quality standard specified by BINDER
• Use of replacement parts other than BINDER original replacement parts
• Electrical safety test not carried out before recommissioning after repair
• Safety check not carried out before recommissioning after repair
• Missing entries in the plant logbook
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5. Operator responsibility, documentation, and measures
This is NOT an exhaustive list of the required measures and documents!
Follow applicable national and international regulations.
The chamber is intended for commercial use. The operator must know, comply with, and implement the
relevant regulations on occupational safety.
The operator must develop a complete safety concept and prepare a risk assessment. As part of the risk
assessment, measures for safety and health protection must be taken by the operator. These can be struc-
tural, technical and organizational measures.
5.1 Risk assessment
First, a risk assessment shall be carried out to determine the hazards that are present where the chamber
is used due to the working conditions. When documenting the risk assessment, the operator must provide
specific evidence of the hazards.
The safety concept to be developed by the operator represents the entirety of the technical and organiza-
tional measures determined and specified on the basis of the risk assessment. When creating the safety
concept, applicable national regulations must be observed.
In particular, the risk assessment must indicate
• Determination and evaluation of the hazards
• Safety concept: determined and specified technical and organizational measures.
• Protection measures
• Cooperation with various companies
• Requirements for safety checks and technical protection measures
5.2 Employee training and protocols
The operator must ensure that all employees have read and understood the Operating Manual of the cham-
ber.
Before employees use the vacuum drying oven and related work equipment for the first time, the operator
must provide them with sufficient and suitable information on the hazards presented and measures to be
taken in a form and language that is understandable.
This includes the information resulting from the risk assessment:
• Hazards when using the chamber and related work equipment, in particular fire hazards, functioning of
protective devices
• Required protective measures and code of conduct
• Necessity of wearing personal protective equipment
• Procedure for cleaning and repair work
• Measures for operational interruptions, accidents, and first aid for emergencies
The operator must clearly define the responsibilities for installation, operation, troubleshooting, mainte-
nance, and cleaning. It must be ensured that untrained personnel have no access to the chamber and
related work equipment and systems.
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The operator must instruct employees with regard to their activity before they begin using the chamber and
related work equipment. Following this, further instruction must be provided at regular intervals, at least
once per year. The date of each instruction and the names of the instructed persons must be recorded in
writing.
It is essential for safe and secure operation of the chamber that the user be familiar with the safety plan
from the operator.
Do not work on the chamber or in its surroundings, under any circumstances, after consuming alcohol,
drugs, and certain medications which may impair the ability to perceive, assess, and react.
5.3 Operating instructions
The measures to avoid hazards resulting from the risk assessment (chap. 5.1) are to be specified as Op-
erating instructions. Before employees use the chamber and related work equipment for the first time, the
operator must specify instructions for safe use in one or more operating instructions. These must comply
with regulatory requirements and be verified regularly to ensure that they are up to date.
When creating the operating instructions, follow applicable national regulations.
Keep these operating instructions with the chamber at all times in a place where they are
clearly visible. They must be comprehensible and written in the language of the employees.
5.4 Protective equipment
If required, the operator must provide the operating personnel with the necessary protective equipment.
5.5 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
In order to ensure the measures under the responsibility of the operator, creating Standard Operating Pro-
cedures (SOPs) is recommended.
In particular, this should prevent the Residual Risks due to incorrect operation specified in the chapter
“Residual Risks” (chap. 4).
5.6 Testing and maintenance
The operator must ensure that the chamber is always in a technically functional state.
Observe the maintenance intervals specified by the manufacturer. If there is above-average strain, the
intervals must be shortened accordingly.
The operator must regularly verify that the safety-related devices are functioning correctly.
Document tests with results and measures that were potentially initiated, as well as maintenance and re-
pairs, in a System logbook
For testing see chap. 6
Maintenance measures, see chap. 28.
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5.7 System logbook
Inspections with results and any measures taken, as well as measures taken for maintenance and repair,
must be documented in a system logbook as written evidence.
All events that occur during operation and all measures to safeguard operational readiness must be entered
into the system logbook.
• Chamber data: Overview and master data of the system
• Operating events such as alarms, fault notifications, shutdowns
• Maintenance and repair measures such as inspection, maintenance, repair, checks/tests
• Notification and fault statistics
Observe the relevant statutory regulations.
Entries in the system logbook must be made by the installer and the operator of the system.
The logbook must be available at all times and stored in the immediate vicinity of the plant.
5.8 Operation log
For safety reasons, keeping an operation log, in which every use of the chamber can be entered is recom-
mended
The following contents should be entered and recorded:
• Type of charging, arrangement and specification of the accumulators
• Entered set-points on the MB2chamber controller
• Set test parameters of the operator, test series…
• Set safety controller mode (Limit/Offset) and safety controller value
• Activation of gas detection
• Activation of additional safety measures by the operator
• Information on the superordinate control system of the operator
• Condition after checking the safety devices
• Responsible, date, signature
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6. Testing
6.1 Objective of testing
The operator must have the system checked by an expert for proper function and safe condition.
The objective is to determine the suitability and functionality of the safety measures. When testing the
system, the safety concept must be evaluated and the target condition derived from it compared with the
actual condition of the system (in accordance with the available test records):
• Checking the completeness and plausibility of the safety-related documents
• Check whether the system is erected in accordance with national regulations and in a safe condition
• the specified technical measures are suitable and functional
• the necessary organizational measures are suitable
• the time limit for the next periodic inspection has been set appropriately in accordance with national
rules.
6.2 Scope of the tests
The scope of the tests must be determined by the operator in accordance with the risk assessment
and taking into account the relevant regulations.
The test encompasses the entirety of all equipment relevant to safety. This includes the battery test cham-
ber LIT MK with all safety, control and regulation devices, associated equipment, extraction devices and
ventilation systems, gas warning devices, inertization devices including the connecting elements as well as
the installation area and any other safety-related building components (non-exhaustive list).
Chambers, protection systems, safety, control and regulation devices, connection devices and interactions
with other system components must be checked in accordance with the relevant regulations.
Tests can also be carried out by an approved monitoring body or by appropriately qualified personnel.
Observe the regulations relevant for the qualification requirement.
Proceed in accordance with the relevant national regulations.
6.2.1 Testing before initial commissioning
A comprehensive test of the entirety of the system is required. The test serves to determine the safety of
the system, including the work equipment and the working environment in accordance with the relevant
regulations. Proper operation is only ensured after the test has been carried out and any necessary
measures have been implemented.
The test represents a comprehensive consideration of the safety of the system with regard to the protection
of employees and other persons in the hazard area, including all functional units relevant to protection and
their interactions. The safety test is based on the safety plan from the operator and its implementation.
Equivalent test results according to other legal regulations can be considered. It is also permissible to refer
to tests that have already been carried out.
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• Testing the plausibility of the safety plan and measures
Verification of the traceability and plausibility of the safety plan and the measures derived from this in
consideration of underlying constraints.
The test does not apply to systems for which this test has already been carried out in the course of a
permit or approval process.
• Verifying the implementation of measures
Verification of the measures described in the safety plan with regard to their implementation includes a
holistic examination of the technical and organizational measures in accordance with the specifications
of the safety plan.
• Checking the deadlines for the recurring tests
When doing so, assess whether the system can be operated safely until the next specified recurring
test.
• Verifying the maintenance plan
When doing so, assess whether the maintenance plan is suitable for maintaining the safety of the system
until the next recurring test. The maintenance plan can also be used to test the technical protective
measures. It can also be part of an integrated management system
• Definition of responsibilities for the maintenance plan, definition of maintenance and inspection
content, e.g. when creating work plans, processing the maintenance and inspection content, e.g. in
the form of work plans, the assessment of deviations from the target state, and any necessary re-
pairs.
• Determination of maintenance and inspection measures and deadlines for devices, protective sys-
tems, safety, control and regulating devices as well as their connections and interactions, technical
ventilation systems, gas warning devices and inerting devices and MSR devices
• Comprehensible description of the required maintenance measures and deadlines e.g. in the form
of work plans, work equipment of comparable design can be summarized.
• Implementation of the maintenance plan: Implementation of maintenance and inspection in accord-
ance with the defined maintenance plan, notification of completion of the implementation of mainte-
nance and inspection, documentation of identified repair needs and implementation of the repairs.
Necessary maintenance measures must be carried out immediately. Maintenance work must be car-
ried out by qualified specialist personnel who have sufficient experience in the maintenance of Ex
systems based on the maintenance plan. The maintenance plan and the implementation of mainte-
nance measures must be clearly documented.
6.2.2 Tests of technical ventilation systems, extinguishing systems, gas warning de-
vices, inerting devices, devices, protective systems or safety, control or regulating
devices, and other technical devices for explosion protection
Test content that has been checked and documented as part of conformity assessment procedures do not
need to be checked again. Verify the plausibility and completeness of documents.
The following points must generally be verified:
• Technical ventilation systems, gas warning devices, inerting devices with regard to their suitability, their
functionality, their interconnections, their installation conditions, their proper condition, and their instal-
lation / assembly
• Extinguishing equipment / fire suppression equipment
• Devices, protective systems, or safety, control, or regulating devices within the meaning of Directive
2014/34/EU on explosion protection with regard to their proper condition, their suitability, their intercon-
nections, their installation conditions, and their installation / assembly
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• Safety, control, or regulating devices to determine whether ventilation systems, gas warning devices,
inerting devices ensure the proper functionality.
• Connection elements and other technical devices (such as lightning protection, requirements for floors)
with regard to their condition, their interconnections, and their installation / assembly for explosion safety
(e.g. type of installation, insulation resistance of electrical cables and lines)
• Take into account the significant interactions of devices, protective systems, safety, control, or regulating
devices and their connecting elements – with each other and with other system parts. This includes, for
example, testing the equipotential bonding, the involvement of pipes in equipotential bonding, overvolt-
age protection, and lightning protection, alignment of units.
6.2.3 Inspection after changes requiring review
Prior to recommissioning after changes subject to mandatory inspection, a full inspection of the system as
a whole is required.
There is a need for a change requiring review if the safety of the system is affected by the change. Changes
requiring review are evaluated in accordance with applicable national regulations. Checks after a change
requiring review may be limited to the changes made. Verify whether the system has been changed in
accordance with the regulations and is working properly. See the requirements for initial commissioning
(chap. 6.2.1).
6.2.4 Recurring tests
Plants must be tested in their entirety on a recurring basis in accordance with the relevant regulations. The
recurring tests serve to maintain the safety of the system. Among other things, the actual state of the system
is compared with the target state (according to the safety plan and available test records.
Extinguishing systems/ fire suppression systems must be tested at least every 2 years. Testing of ventila-
tion systems, gas warning and inertization equipment must be carried out at least annually.
Periodic testing, e.g. of devices, protection systems, etc., as well as ventilation systems, gas warning and
inertization devices can be partially dispensed with if a tested maintenance concept is available. The full
inspection of the entire system remains unaffected by this.
6.3 Proof of tests
The results of the tests in accordance with sections must be recorded in a test log or test report. This also
applies to identified defects or concerns regarding the operation of the system.
Proceed in accordance with the relevant national regulations.
For Germany, please pay particular attention to DGUV Information 205-026 on retention of records.
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7. Chamber description
The battery test chamber LIT MK is a specially developed precision cooling/warming cabinet for the domain
of industrial material testing and environment simulation, with an unrivalled capacity, which far exceeds the
capabilities of normal test cabinets, providing the ideal facilities for solving all the problems which occur
during material as well as ageing and stress tests.
The chamber is equipped with a number of safety features (chap. 7.1). This enhances the usage options
to include the option of testing lithium-ion batteries. To this end, it is absolutely necessary to observe
and comply with the information on the permissible loading of the chamber as well as all safety
instructions and instructions in this document.
The patented APT.line™ preheating chamber and air conduction technology guarantees excellent spatial
temperature values for the total working area. The chamber is equipped with a powerful refrigerating system
permitting rapid cooling-down speeds. In addition, it provides almost unlimited possibilities for adaptation
to individual customer requirements based upon extensive programming options.
Material: The high-quality housing insulation guarantees both a low noise mode of operation and a con-
sistently low housing temperature. The inner chamber, the pre-heating chamber and the interior side of the
doors are all made of stainless steel V2A (German material no. 1.4301, US equivalent AISI 304). When
operating the chamber at temperatures above 150 °C / 302°F, the impact of the oxygen in the air may
cause discoloration of the metallic surfaces (yellowish-brown or blue) by natural oxidation processes. These
colorations are harmless and will in no way impair the function or quality of the chamber. The housing is
RAL 7035 powder-coated. All corners and edges are also completely coated.
Controller: The chambers are equipped with a multifunctional microprocessor display controller for tem-
perature with a digital display accurate to one-tenth of a degree. With its comprehensive program control
functions, the display program controller MB2 permits the high precision performance of temperature cycles
with rapid heating up and cooling down phases.
The efficient program controller is equipped with a multitude of operating functions, in addition to recorder
and alarm functions. Programming of test cycles is easily accomplished via the modern touchscreen display
controller MB2 and is also possible directly with a computer via Intranet in connection with the APT-COM™
4 Multi Management Software (option, chap. 26.1). The chamber comes regularly equipped with an Ether-
net serial interface for computer communication. In addition, the BINDER APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management
Software (option) permits networking up to 100 chambers and connecting them to a PC for controlling and
programming, as well as recording and representing temperature data. For further options, see chap. 30.5.
The chambers
are equipped with four castors. Both front castors can be easily locked via the attached
brakes.
You can operate the chamber in a temperature range from -40 °C / -40 °F up to +120 ºC / 230 °F.
7.1 Manufacturer's safety plan: Protective measures and equipment
The operator of the chamber must observe the following rule: “Betreiben von Arbeitsmitteln. Betreiben von
Kälteanlagen, Wärmepumpen und Kühleinrichtungen“ (Operation of work equipment. Operation of refrig-
eration systems, heat pumps and refrigeration equipment) (GUV-R 500 chap. 2.35) (for Germany).
Observe the relevant regulations for handling lithium accumulators, CO
2
and inert gases (e.g. DGUV Infor-
mation 205-026 for Germany).
The manufacturer took the following measures to prevent ignition and explosions:
• Limitation of the nominal temperature in the controller
The temperature setting in the chamber controller and thus the nominal temperature of the chamber is
limited to 110 °C.
• Temperature safety devices (chap. 15)
An additional temperature limiter class 2 acc. to DIN 12880:2007 is fixed at 120 °C and provides addi-
tional safety in the event of a fault. (chap. 15.2)
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• Temperature monitoring
Temperature monitoring by a rod controller (bimetal switch) is used to detect a temperature increase
due to thermal run-through or fire. As soon as the threshold value of 120 °C is exceeded, message level
2 is triggered directly and the CO
2
fire suppression system is activated.
The adjustable safety controller class 2 and optional safety devices class 2 remain functional and offer
additional protection against excessive temperatures for the chamber.
• Gas detection (chap. 7.8)
• Alarms
Alarm via indicator light and buzzer with forwarding of notifications and alarms to customer systems
(chap. 13.1), notification and alarm messages on the MB2 controller (chap. 13.2)
• CO
2
fire suppression device (chap. 7.9)
• Mechanical door lock (chap. 7.10)
• Exhaust port with reversible pressure relief flap (chap. 7.11)
• Interior spark protection
Partition disks between the fan and rear wall and between the fan and suction element are used to
prevent sparks on moving surfaces.
• Inertization connections for customer systems (chap. 9.2)
Further measures to prevent accidents
• Indications on the type plate
See operating manual chap. 1.6.
• Operating manual
An operating manual is available for each chamber.
• Overtemperature monitoring
The chamber is equipped with a temperature display, which can be read from outs.
The chamber is equipped with an additional safety controller (temperature safety device class 2 acc. to
DIN 12880:2007). Visual and audible (buzzer) signals indicate temperature exceeding.
• Safety, measurement, and control equipment
The safety, measuring, and control equipment is easily accessible.
• Electrostatic charge
The interior parts are grounded.
• Non-ionizing radiation
Non-ionizing radiation is not intentionally produced, but released only for technical reasons by electrical
equipment (e.g. electric motors, power cables, solenoids). The machine has no permanent magnets. If
persons with active implants (e.g. pacemakers, defibrillators) keep a safe distance (distance of field
source to implant) of 30 cm, an influence of these implants can be excluded with high probability.
• Protection against touchable surfaces
Tested according to EN ISO 13732-1:2008.
• Floors
See operating manual chap. 8.4 for correct installation
• Cleaning
See operating manual chap. 28.4.
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7.2 Chamber overview
Figure 3: Battery test chamber, front left view (example: LIT MK 240)
(1) Exhaust port with reversible pressure relief flap
(2) Instrument panel
(3) Mechanical door lock
(4) Door handle
(5) Refrigerating machine, maintenance access flaps
(6) Signal lamp
(7) Inspection window
(8) Chamber door
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(3)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
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(9) (10) (1) (6) (11) (12)
(3)
(4)
(3)
Figure 4: Front right view with safety equipment (example LIT MK 240)
(1) Exhaust port with reversible pressure relief flap
(3) Mechanical door lock
(4) Door handle
(6) Signal lamp
(9) Manual trigger for CO
2
fire suppression (flushing)
(10) Main switch of the gas detection system and fire suppression system
(11) Safety module with gas detectors and fire suppression device control
(12) CO
2
compressed gas cylinder
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7.3 Safety module on the right side of the chamber
(11a)
(11c) (11d) (11e)
Figure 5: Safety module (11) on the right side of the chamber
(11a) Gas sensors for O
2
/ H
2
/ CO detection (chap. 7.8)
(11b) Components of gas detection (chap. 7.8) and the inerting device (chap. 9.2)
(11c) Monitoring device/alarm system
(11d) Relay
(11e) Evaluation unit of the gas sensors, output to analog outputs 4-20 mA
(11b)
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7.4 Lateral control panel
(13)
(14a)
(14b)
(15)
(17)
(19)
(16)
(15a)
(18)
(20)
Figure 6: Lateral control panel at the right side of the refrigerating machine, with options
(13) Main power switch On/Off
(14) Temperature safety device class 2 for over and
under temperature (option):
Entry displays for upper (14a) and lower (14b)
temperature limit
(15) Ethernet interface for computer communication
(15a) RS485 interface for computer communication
(option)
(16) Optional switch (BINDER Individual
Customized Solutions)
(17) 2 zero-voltage switching outputs via op-
eration lines (option)
(18) 2 zero-voltage switching outputs via op-
eration lines (option)
(19) Analog output for temperature (option)
(20) Socket 230 V AC, max. 500 W
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7.5 Rear power switch
This switch allows completely switching off the chamber (de-energized condition).
(13)
(21)
Figure 7: Rear view LIT MK
(13) Main power switch On / Off
(21) Rear power switch
7.6 Instrument panel
5,7" controller display with touchscreen
USB interface
Pilot lamp
Figure 8: Triangle instrument panel with program controller MB2 and USB interface
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7.7 Rear chamber view
(23)
(22)
(21)
Figure 9: LIT MK rear chamber view with optional compressed air connection (example: LIT MK 240)
(21) Rear power switch
(22) Power connection
(23) Compressed air connection (option): Coupling connector to connect compressed air
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7.8 Gas detection
Gas detection is only active when the main switch (10) of the gas detection system is activated
(ON position).
Gas detection (measurement of atmospheric composition in the interior of the chamber) is used to deter-
mine the start of a EUCAR hazard level 4 to 6 event. When predefined thresholds are reached, warnings
or alarms are triggered via the alarm center (chap. 13.1). If a limit value for alarm level 2 is exceeded, the
CO
2
fire suppression system is activated.
H
2
and O
2
are produced when a defective battery is outgassed. If a fire or flame
develops, CO (flue gas) is released.
The concentration of these three gases is monitored by means of sensors when
gas detection is activated via the main switch of the gas detection system (ON
position).
Figure 10: Gas detection system main switch (OFF position)
Switching thresholds of the sensor systems
Notification level 1 Notification level 2
O
2
* 25 vol.-% 30 vol.-%
H
2
100 ppm 200 ppm
CO 30 ppm 60 ppm
* Switching thresholds can be individually configured, e.g., release of the higher-level control system
Notification level 1: Warning, the indicator light flashes yellow
Notification level 2: The indicator light flashes red, the CO
2
fire suppression device is activated
An air sample is continuously taken from inside the battery test chamber and monitored for the gases O
2
,
H
2
, and CO.
The air flow from inside is supplied directly to the O
2
sensor. The oxygen concentration is displayed on the
evaluation unit in vol-% O
2
.
The air flow is then diluted 1:1 with dilution air (filtered ambient air) to the H
2
and CO measuring sensors.
The concentration of these gases is displayed on the evaluation unit in ppm. The dilution of the air flow is
necessary to ensure that the H
2
and CO sensors receive sufficient oxygen to accurately measure the con-
centration of the gases.
Downstream of the pump, the air flow is returned to the interior of the battery test chamber. The dilution air
and measuring gas volumetric flows are monitored by means of flow meters with ring initiators. A deviation
from the volumetric flow set point will result in a fault notification and activation of the yellow indicator light
(flashing signal).
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Gas detection measuring principle
A B C D E
F
F
G
Figure 11: Components of the gas detection
A Flow meter with ring initiator for measuring gas
B Flow meter with ring initiator for dilution air
C Gas sensor for O
2
D Gas sensor for H
2
E Gas sensor for CO
F Flow setting for readjusting
G Pump of the gas detection device
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7.9 CO
2
fire suppression device (can be triggered automatically and manually)
The CO
2
fire suppression device includes a 5 kg pressurized CO
2
gas cylinder for fire suppression. For
installation, please refer to chap. 11.1).
Main switch (10) of the gas detection system and
manual release (9) of the fire suppression device
(example illustration)
CO
2
pressurized gas cylinder
Figure 12: Location of the devices for the CO
2
fire suppression device
(10)
(9)
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The CO
2
fire suppression device can be triggered in four different ways:
• Automatically via the alarm system (notification level 2) by gas detection. At least one programmed
alarm threshold 2 threshold value for O
2
/ H
2
/ CO has been exceeded. To this end, the main switch for
gas detection must be activated (ON position). (chap. 7.8)
• Automatically via the alarm system (notification level 2) by rod controller temperature monitoring. The
temperature of 120°C has been exceeded. (chap. 13.1)
• Mechanically by pressing the manual release
In these three cases, an alarm is output via the indicator light (flashing red) and buzzer
• Manually, directly on the valve after pin pulled
This operation does NOT activate the alarm via the indicator light and buzzer.
7.9.1 Automatic triggering of the CO
2
fire suppression device
When the main switch of the gas detection system is switched on, the CO
2
fire suppression device is auto-
matically
activated when the alarm threshold 2 is reached
.
In that case, the concentration of the monitored
parameters (temperature, O
2
, H
2
, CO) has, in at least one case, exceeded the threshold value for notifica-
tion level 2, indicating a defect on a battery with outgassing.
Activation of the CO
2
fire suppression device includes CO
2
flushing with cooling effect.
When triggered, the entire content of the CO
2
pressurized gas cylinder is introduced into the interior of the
battery test chamber via a stainless steel pipe and nozzle. The resulting overpressure is discharged through
the pressure relief flap and the connection to customer-provided exhaust air. The oxygen concentration in
the working space is thereby reduced so that a fire can be stabilized or suppressed.
The triggering of alarm threshold 2 with activation of the CO
2
fire suppression device can be used by
forwarding to the customer’s systems (chap. 13.1.1) to switch off the power supply to the batteries, the
heating system, and for report-forwarding to a control station.
When alarm threshold 2 is triggered, the indicator light flashes red and the buzzer sounds.
7.9.2 After triggering of the CO
2
fire suppression device
Please observe the correct procedure when/after triggering of the CO
2
fire suppression
device (chap. 14).
If the CO
2
fire suppression device has been triggered, whether automatically by gas detection or tempera-
ture monitoring, or manually, a check must be carried out in each case to determine, depending on the fire
or chamber damage, whether the chamber can still be used afterwards. For further use, the three gas
sensors must be checked and calibrated. In addition, the CO
2
pressurized gas cylinder must be replaced.
Both must be carried out by trained specialists and are the responsibility of the operator.
A reset is carried out by switching the mains switch of the gas detection system off and on again.
7.10 Mechanical door lock
There are two door tensioners on the locking side of
the chamber. These are used to prevent uncontrolled
swinging of the doors during pressure reduction in the
event of an error.
On two-door chamber, the door tensioners are lo-
cated between the doors, and on single-door cham-
ber, on the side of the chamber.
Figure 13: Mechanical door lock
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7.11 Exhaust port with reversible pressure relief flap
The chamber has a pressure relief flap with an internal diameter of 150 mm. This is equipped with a 250
mm outlet for connection to an exhaust system.
The pressure relief flap is heated and is located at the top center of the chamber. It prevents pressure build-
up by outgassing the cell(s). In the event of damage, released gases can only escape to the outside via the
reversible pressure relief flap.
Active extraction (technical ventilation in accordance with national regulations) must be connected to the
exhaust port. Extraction must remain effective throughout operation of the chamber. The connection of
the exhaust air system must be attached decoupled from the building exhaust air system, otherwise over-
pressure could arise in the entire exhaust air system. The minimum volume flow rate of the extraction is to
be designed by the operator depending on the load.
Figure 14: Exhaust port with reversible pressure relief flap (1)
DANGER
Risk of emission of hazardous gases from the interior of the chamber.
Death due to suffocation. Poisoning.
Ensure ventilation measures: Active extraction (technical ventilation in accordance
with national regulations) must be connected to the exhaust port on the chamber
Ensure that extraction is decoupled from the building exhaust air system.
Ensure that extraction remains effect throughout operation of the chamber.
Ensure discharge of potentially corrosive and toxic gases to suitable areas.
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8. Completeness of delivery, transportation, storage, and installation
8.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery
After unpacking, please check the chamber and its optional accessories, if any, based on the delivery
receipt for completeness and for transportation damage. Inform the carrier immediately if transportation
damage has occurred.
The final tests of the manufacturer may cause traces of the shelves on the inner surfaces. This has no
impact on the function and performance of the chamber.
Please remove any transportation protection devices and adhesives in/on the chamber and on the doors
and take out the operating manuals and accessory equipment.
Remove the upholstered transport piece (L-type profile)
from the lower door locking and keep it for possible later
transportation.
Figure 15:
Door locking with transport piece (state of delivery)
CAUTION
Risk of injury and damages by lifting heavy loads and by sliding or tilting of the
chamber due to improper lifting.
Injuries, damage to the chamber.
∅ Do NOT lift or transport the chamber using the door, the handle or the lower housing.
∅ Do NOT lift the chamber by hand.
Keep the chamber in upright position.
Lift chambers from the pallet using technical devices (fork lifter). Set the fork lifter only
from the rear in the middle of the chamber. Make sure to place all the lateral supports
of the chamber on the forks.
If you need to return the chamber, please use the original packing and observe the guidelines for safe lifting
and transportation (chap. 8.2).
For disposal of the transport packing, see chap. 29.1.
Note on second-hand chambers (Ex-Demo-Units):
Second-hand chambers are chambers that were used for a short time for tests or exhibitions. They are
thoroughly tested before resale. BINDER ensures that the chamber is technically sound and will work flaw-
lessly.
Second-hand chambers are marked with a sticker on the chamber door. Please remove the sticker before
commissioning the chamber.
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8.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation
The front castors of the chamber can be blocked by brakes. Please move the chambers with castors only
when empty and on an even surface, otherwise the castors may be damaged. Mount the upholstered steel
L-type profile at the lower door locking. After operation please observe the guidelines for temporarily de-
commissioning the chamber (chap. 29.2).
CAUTION
Risk of injury and damages by lifting heavy loads and by sliding or tilting of the
chamber due to improper transportation.
Injuries, damage to the chamber.
∅ Do NOT lift or transport the chamber using the door, the handle or at the lower hous-
ing.
∅ Do NOT lift the chamber by hand.
Transport the chamber only in its original packaging.
Secure the alternating climate chamber with transport straps for transport.
Keep the chamber in upright position.
Place the chamber using technical devices (fork lifter) on the transport pallet. Set the
fork lifter only from the rear in the middle of the chamber. Make sure to place all the lat-
eral supports of the chamber on the forks.
Transport the chamber with the original transport pallet. Set the fork lifter ONLY to the
pallet. Without the pallet the chamber is in imminent danger of overturning.
• Permissible ambient temperature range during transport: -10 °C / 14 °F to +60 °C / 140 °F.
You can order transport packing and pallets for moving or shipping purposes from BINDER service.
8.3 Storage
Intermediate storage of the chamber is possible in a closed and dry room. Observe the guidelines for tem-
porary decommissioning (chap. 29.2).
• Permissible ambient temperature range during storage: -10 °C / 14 °F to +60 °C / 140 °F.
• Permissible ambient humidity: max. 70 % r.h., non-condensing
When after storage in a cold location you transfer the chamber to its warmer installation site, condensation
may form. Before start-up, wait at least two hours until the chamber has attained ambient temperature and
is completely dry and the oil in the compressors has warmed up.
In case of a prolonged temporal decommissioning: Leave the chamber door open or remove the access
port plugs.
8.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions
Set up the chamber on a flat, even and non-flammable surface, free from vibration, and in a well-ventilated,
dry location and align it using a spirit level. The site of installation must be capable of supporting the cham-
ber’s weight (see technical data, chap. 30.4). The chambers are designed for setting up inside a building
(indoor use).
When after storage in a cold location you transfer the chamber to its warmer installation site, condensation
may form. Before start-up, wait at least two hours until the chamber has attained ambient temperature and
is completely dry and the oil in the compressors has warmed up.
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NOTICE
Danger of overheating due to lack of ventilation.
Damage to the chamber.
∅ Do NOT install the chamber in unventilated recesses.
Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.
Observe the prescribed minimum distances when installing the chamber.
Do not install or operate the chamber in potentially explosive areas.
DANGER
Danger of explosion due to combustible dusts or explosive mixtures in the vicinity
of the chamber.
Serious injury or death from burns and / or explosion pressure.
∅ Do NOT operate the chamber in potentially explosive areas.
KEEP explosive dust or air-solvent mixtures AWAY from the vicinity of the chamber.
Ambient conditions
• Permissible ambient temperature range during operation: +18 °C / 64.4 °F to +32 °C / 89.6 °F. At ele-
vated ambient temperature values, fluctuations in temperature can occur.
The ambient temperature should not be substantially higher than the indicated ambient tem-
perature of +25 °C / 77 °F to which the specified technical data relate. For other ambient con-
ditions, deviations from the indicated data are possible.
• Permissible ambient humidity: 70 % r.h. max., non-condensing.
When operating the chamber at temperature set-points below ambient temperature, high ambient humidity
may lead to condensation on the chamber.
• Installation height: max. 2000 m / 6562 ft. above sea level.
Minimum distances:
• Distance between each chamber when placing several chambers of the same size side by side: 250
mm / 9.84 in
• Wall distances: rear 300 mm / 11.81 in, sides 200 mm / 7.87 in
• Chambers with optional water cooling (without optional voltage and frequency changer): Wall distance
rear 100 mm / 3.94 in.
• Chambers with voltage and frequency changer: rear wall distance of the battery test chamber approx. 1
m / 3.28 ft to set up the voltage and frequency changer
• Spacing above the chamber: 100 mm / 3.94 in
The chambers are NOT intended for stacking.
NOTICE
Danger by stacking.
Damage to the chambers.
∅ Do NOT place the chambers on top of each other.
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Other requirements
To completely separate the chamber from the power supply, you must disconnect the power plug. Install
the chamber in a way that the power plug is easily accessible and can be easily pulled in case of danger.
With an increased amount of dust in the ambient air, clean the condenser fan several times a year. We
recommend checking the fan grid (behind the left maintenance access flap) every week. In case of visible
dirt accumulation, disconnect the chamber and clean the fan grid by suction.
Avoid any conductive dust in the ambiance according to the chamber layout complying with pollution degree
2 (IEC 61010-1).
9. Installation and connections
9.1 Connecting the CO
2
pressurized gas cylinder
Connecting the CO
2
pressurized gas cylinder serves to ensure the effectiveness of all safety devices. It is
carried out as part of commissioning after the installation has been completed, see chap. 11.1.
9.2 Inertization connections for customer systems
Permanent inertization of the test space displaces atmospheric oxygen and reduces the risk of ignition of
combustible gases or vapors released by escaping or venting the cell(s) into the chamber.
BINDER provides connections for this purpose.
H I J
Figure 16: Inertization device components in the safety module
H Flow meter
I Solenoid valve
J Pressure reducer
The operator is responsible for provision and control of inert gas (e.g., N
2
).
The connection is established via a quick-release coupling.
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Figure 17: Connection for inert gas at the bottom of the safety module
O
2
reduction
The inert gas connection allows the operator to reduce the oxygen content in order to stay below the LEL.
The settings for inertization are the responsibility of the operator.
Gas connection for N
2
permanent inertization (O
2
suppression)
O
2
sensor system switching thresholds, default setting:
Notification level 1: 25 Vol.-%
Notification level 2: 30 Vol.-%
These switching thresholds can be set according to customer specifications, e.g., to release a higher-level
control system.
Max. connection pressure N
2
: 10 bar.
4 5
1: Pressure controller with manometer, outlet pressure max.
2 bar
2: 2/2-way solenoid valve
3: Flow meter 100 - 1000 l/h
4: Gas inlet coupling connector (NW%), inlet pressure max.
10 bar
5: Gas outlet coupling socket (NW5)
The interior of the battery test chamber is permanently inertized via a flush air connection for nitrogen N
2
.
This uses the oxygen concentration and the flush air connection installed in the safety module. The nitrogen
provided by the operator may be supplied to the flush air inlet at a maximum pressure of 10 bar. A pressure
reducer is provided in the safety module to reduce this admission pressure to 1.2 bar. The flush air volu-
metric flow is indicated by a flow meter. The 2/2-way solenoid valve is actuated by the operator according
to the desired O
2
concentration.
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9.3 Installation of the voltage and frequency changer
(chambers with voltage and frequency changer)
The voltage and frequency changer is supplied packed separately together with the battery test chamber.
CAUTION
Risk of injury and danger of damages by lifting heavy loads and by sliding or tilting
of the voltage and frequency changer in case of improper lifting.
Injuries; damage to the voltage and frequency changer.
∅ Do NOT lift the voltage and frequency changer by hand.
Lift the voltage and frequency changer from the pallet using technical devices (fork
lifter). Set the fork lifter only from the rear in the middle of the chamber.
Alternatively, the voltage and frequency changer can also be lifted at the eyelets on
the top by means of a lifting crane or fork lifter
(a) Eyelets for lifting with a lifting crane or fork lifter
(b) Positions for a fork lifter
Figure 18: Positioning of aids for lifting the voltage
and frequency changer
For the installation of the voltage and frequency changer behind the battery test chamber, provide a rear
wall distance of the chamber of approx. 1 m / 3.3 ft.
If possible, fix the voltage and frequency changer at the battery test chamber. For this purpose, an Allen
key size 4 is required. Connect the slots at the end of the chassis with two M6 screws to the threads
provided below on the rear panel of the battery test chamber (see Figure 19).
(a)
(b)
(a)
(b)
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NOTICE
Danger of overheating due to lack of ventilation.
Damage to the voltage and frequency changer.
∅ Do NOT install the voltage and frequency changer in unventilated recesses.
Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.
The voltage and frequency changer is equipped with four castors. The rear castors can be easily locked
via the attached brakes
9.4 Electrical connection
9.4.1 Information on connecting the battery test chamber
The chambers are supplied ready for connection.
The chambers come with a fixed power connection cable of at least 1800 mm / 70.87 in in length. They are
equipped with three internal overload releases against excess-current.
Model Power plug
Nominal voltage +/- 10% at the
indicated power frequency
Current type Chamber fuse
LIT MK 115
LIT MK 240
LIT MK 720
CEE plug 5-poles
16 Amp
400 V at 50 Hz 3 N~
16 Amp
3 x internal
• The domestic socket must also provide a protective conductor. Make sure that the connection of the
protective conductor of the domestic installations to the chamber’s protective conductor meets the latest
technology. The protective conductors of the socket and plug must be compatible!
DANGER
Electrical hazard due to missing protective conductor connection.
Deadly electric shock.
Make sure that the chamber’s power plug and the power socket match and se-
curely connect the electrical protective conductors of the chamber and the house
installation.
• Only use original connection cables from BINDER according to the above specification.
• Prior to connection and start-up, check the power supply voltage. Compare the values to the specified
data located on the chamber’s type plate (left chamber side, bottom right-hand, see chap. 1.6)
NOTICE
Danger of incorrect power supply voltage due to improper connection.
Damage to the chamber.
Check the power supply voltage before connection and start-up.
Compare the power supply voltage with the data indicated on the type plate.
• When connecting, please observe the regulations specified by the local electricity supply company as
well as the local or national electrical regulations (VDE directives for Germany).
• Observe a sufficient current protection according to the number of devices that you want to operate. We
recommend the use of a residual current circuit breaker.
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• Pollution degree (acc. to IEC 61010-1): 2
• Over-voltage category (acc. to IEC 61010-1): II
See also electrical data (chap. 30.4).
To completely separate the chamber from the power supply, you must disconnect the power
plug. Install the chamber in a way that the power plug is easily accessible and can be easily
pulled in case of danger.
9.4.2 Connecting the voltage and frequency changer (for chambers equipped with a volt-
age and frequency changer)
The voltage and frequency changer is supplied with a fixed power connection cable without a plug. It is
protected against excess-current with 3 internal overload releases. The connection is made by the cus-
tomer.
The socket must provide a protective conductor.
Electrical connection data:
• Input side: 480 V, 60 Hz, 4-wire
• Output side (to the chamber): 400 V, 50 Hz, 5-wire
To establish the electrical connection of the battery test chamber with the voltage and frequency changer,
proceed in the following order:
1. Connect the battery test chamber to the connection socket (J) of the voltage and frequency changer
2. Establish the power connection of the voltage and frequency changer using the power cable (L)
3. Turn on the voltage and frequency changer at the power switch (K) (position “ON”)
4. Turn on the battery test chamber with the main power switch (13) in the lateral control panel
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Left side of the voltage and frequency changer
with connection socket (J) for the battery test chamber
Right side of the voltage and frequency changer
with power switch (K) and power cable (L)
Figure 19: Voltage and frequency changer, mounted
Figure 20: Power switch (K) of the voltage and frequency
changer in position “ON”
In position “OFF” the switch can be locked, e.g. with a padlock.
(J)
(K)
(L)
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10. Functional overview of the MB2 chamber controller
The MB2 chamber controller controls the temperature (closed loop control), and the fan speed (adjustable
only with MK 56) inside the chamber.
You can enter the desired set point values in fixed value operation mode directly on the display surface or
via the setpoint menu. For program operation the controller offers programming week and time programs.
In addition there is a timer program available (stopwatch function).
The controller offers various notifications and alarm messages with visual and audible indication and remote
alarms via e-mail, an event list (trace file) and the graphical display of the measuring values in the chart
recorder view. The MB2 program controller permits programming temperature cycles and special controller
functions for each program section. You can enter values or programs directly at the controller or use the
APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software (option) specially developed by BINDER.
Operating mode
Temperature values
Actual value
Set-point value
Functional icons
Figure 21: Normal display of the MB2 program controller (sample values)
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10.1 Operating functions in normal display
Current operating mode
Text list for information icons
Date, time, authorization level
of the logged-in user, memory
Quick setpoint entry
Continue to next screen
Back to Normal display
Information
Program start
Setpoint entry
Event list
Display of active alarms
Access to main menu
Figure 22: Operating functions of the MB2 controller in normal display (sample values)
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10.2 Display views: Normal display, program display, chart-recorder display
Press the Change view icon to toggle between normal display, program display and chart-re-
corder display.
Press the Normal display icon to return from program display and chart recorder display back to
Normal display.
Normal display (actual values / setpoint values)
Program display (example: time program)
Chart recorder display
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10.3 Controller icons overview
Navigation icons in Normal display
Icon
Signification
Function
Main menu Access from Normal display to the main menu
Alarm Access from Normal display to the list of active alarms
Event list Access from Normal display to the event list
Setpoint setting
Access from Normal display to the setpoint entry menu: setpoint
entry for Fixed value operation, safety controller settings
Program start
Start a previously entered time or week program,
continue a paused time program
Program pause Pause a running time program
Program cancelling Cancel a running time or week program
Information
Information on program operation, setpoints, actual values, and
the safety controller
Normal display
Return from program display or chart recorder display to Normal
display
Change view
Toggle between Normal display, program display, and chart re-
corder display
Interior lighting Turn on and off the interior lighting
Functional icons in individual menus
Icon
Signification
Function
Back Return from each menu to Normal display
Update Update the event list and alarm messages
Confirm
Take over the entries and exit the menu / continue menu se-
quence.
Close
Exit the menu / cancel menu sequence. Entries are not taken
over. When terminating a menu sequence, an information win-
dow appears, which must be confirmed.
Reset alarm Acknowledge the alarm and mute the buzzer.
Change keyboard
Change between uppercase and lower case characters, digits
and special characters
Edit Edit settings of time and week programs
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Functional icons in the chart recorder display
Icon
Signification
Function
Show legend Show legend
Hide legend Hide legend
Switch legend Switch between legend pages
Show indications
Show indications “Door open” (B1), “Anti-condensat.” (B2), “Com-
pressed air” (B3)
Hide indications
Hide indications “Door open” (B1), “Anti-condensat.” (B2), “Com-
pressed air” (B3)
History display
Pause chart recorder and change to history display. Data recording
continues.
Curve selection Go to “Curve selection” submenu in the history display
Search
Go to “Search” submenu in the history display to select the required in-
stant
Zoom Go to “Zoom” submenu in the history display to select the zoom factor
Show scroll buttons Show scroll buttons in the history display to scroll to an instant
Hide scroll buttons Hide scroll buttons in the history display to scroll to an instant
Information icons referring to chamber conditions
Icon
Text information
Condition
“Idle mode” Controller is in Idle mode
“Door open” Chamber door is open
“Preheating phase” 1-hour preheating phase, no cooling function
Anti-condensation protection Operation line “Anti-condensation protection” on
Information icon for data processing
Icon
Information
Waiting icon: Data processing is running.
Remaining time to touch the display when calibrating the touchscreen.
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10.4 Operating modes
The MB2 program controller operates in the following operating modes:
• Idle mode
The controller is not functional, i.e., there is no heating or refrigeration. The fan is off. The chamber
approximates ambient values.
You can activate and deactivate this operating mode with the “Idle mode” control contact in Fixed value
operating mode (chap. 12.3), time program operation (chap. 17.7.3) and week program operation
(chap.18.6.5).
• Fixed value operating mode
The controller operates as a fixed-point controller, i.e., set-points can be defined, which are then main-
tained until the next manual change (chap. 12.1).
• Timer program operation
Stopwatch function: during an entered duration the controller constantly equilibrates to the setpoints
entered in Fixed value operation mode.
• Time program operation
An entered time program is running. The controller offers 25 program memory places with 100 program
sections each. The total number of program sections of all programs is unlimited
• Week program operation
An entered week program is running. The controller offers 5 program memory places with 100 switching
points each. The switching points can be distributed over all days of the week.
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10.5 Controller menu structure
Use the navigation icons in the screen footer in Normal display to access the desired controller functions.
The available functions depend on the current authorization level “Service”, “Admin” or “User” (chap.
19.1). This is selected either during login or can be available without password protection.
Main menu: program settings, further information, “Service” submenu.
The “Settings” submenu allows general configuration of the controller.
chap.
10.5.1
List of active alarms chap. 13
Access to the event list chap. 21.2
Setpoint entry for Fixed value operation, safety controller settings
chap. 12,
15.3
Start/ pause/ cancel an already entered, respectively a running time
program or start / cancel an already entered, respectively a running
week program
chap. 17.1,
17.2, 18.1
Unless noted otherwise, the figures show the functional range, which is available for the user with “Admin”
authorization level.
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10.5.1 Main menu
The main menu provides access to the general configuration of the controller as well as to program entry
and the user administration. Additionally there are support functions like a contact page or the display
calibration depending on the available angle.
Press the Main menu icon to access the main menu from Normal Display.
Press the Back icon to return from each setting menu to Normal Display.
The main menu provides the following functions and submenus.
User management: login and logout,
password management
chap. 19
Chamber information chap. 21.2
“Settings” submenu (not visible for user
with “User” authorization level)
chap. 20
Program entry submenu for time and
week programs
chap. 17 and 18
“Service” submenu chap. 10.5.3
BINDER Service contact page chap. 21.1
Calibrating the touch screen chap. 20.4.2
Back to Normal Display
“Settings” submenu
• Settings of many general controller functions and network settings (chap. 20).
• Available only for users with “Service” and “Admin” authorization level
“Service” submenu
• Access to service data, controller reset to factory settings (chap. 10.5.3)
• Available only for users with “Service” and “Admin” authorization level. Full functional range only for
BINDER Service (users with “Service” authorization level).
“Programs” submenu
• Access to the controller’s program functions (chap. 13, 17, 18)
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10.5.2 “Settings” submenu
The “Settings” submenu is available for users with “Service” or “Admin” authorization level. It serves to
enter date and time, select the language for the controller menus and the desired temperature unit and to
configure the controller’s communication functions.
Path: Main menu > Settings
Setting the temperature unit, menu lan-
guage…
chap. 20.1, 20.2
Setting date and time chap. 20.2
Setting the display brightness, continuous op-
eration and screen saver
chap. 20.4
Settings for the measurement chart: storage
interval, storage values, minimum and maxi-
mum values
chap. 22.2
Turning off the interior lighting automatically
chap. 20.7
Configuration of the optional RS485 interface,
setting of the device address
chap. 20.5.1
Entry of the MAC address and IP address chap. 20.5.2
Password protection for web server access chap. 20.5.3
Configuration of the e-mail server, assignment
of e-mail addresses
chap. 20.5.4
Back to main menu
10.5.3 “Service” submenu
The “Service” submenu is available for users with “Service” or “Admin” authorization level. When logged-in
with “Admin” authorization level the user will find information to tell the BINDER Service in service case.
Path: Main menu > Service
Serial number of the chamber, setup version
of the controller software
chap. 20.2
No function
Information for BINDER Service
Reset to factory settings
Back to main menu
(view with “Admin” authorization level)
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10.6 Principle of controller entries
In the selection and entry menus there are icons displayed in the footers which you can use to take over
the entry or cancel it.
Selection menu (example)
Entry menu (example)
After completing the settings there are the following possibilities:
Press the Confirm icon to take over the entries and exit the menu or continue the menu se-
quence.
Press the Close icon to exit the menu or cancel the menu sequence without taking over the en-
tries.
When terminating a menu sequence, an information window appears, which must be con-
firmed.
10.7 Performance during and after power failures
During a power failure, all controller functions are shut down.
After the power returns, all functions return to the same status the chamber had before power failure. . The
controller continues to function in the original operating mode it was in previously before the power failure
occurred.
• Performance after power failure in Idle mode
Control is deactivated
• Performance after power failure in Fixed value operation mode
All functions return to the same status the chamber had before power failure. The set-points are imme-
diately resumed.
• Performance after power failure during time program operation
The program is resumed at the point where the interruption occurred with the latest set-points reached
during the program run.
• Performance after power failure during week program operation
The week program continues with the values corresponding to the current time.
Power failure and power return are noted in the event list (chap. 21.3).
If during power failure an alarm has occurred (tolerance range, safety controller, optional over/under tem-
perature safety device class 2), confirm the alarm. See chap. 13.2.4.
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10.8 Performance when opening the door
The fan turns off immediately after opening the door.
After 60 seconds from opening the door, heating, and refrigeration turn off. The compressor continues
operating during 5 minutes without cooling function.
After closing the door, heating, refrigeration, and fan turn on again.
11. Commissioning
To ensure the effectiveness of all safety devices, commissioning should be carried out by BINDER
Service.
Ensure that commissioning is carried out by trained personnel with the necessary expertise. (see chap. 1.1)
Ensure that the test is carried out and passed before initial commissioning (chap. 6.2.1).
Installation of the chamber has been carried out in accordance with the information in chap. 9.
All connections on the chamber have been established and the chamber is ready for commissioning.
11.1 Preparing and activating the general safety devices
11.1.1 Inserting the CO
2
pressurized gas cylinder
Ensure that the CO
2
pressurized gas cylinder of the fire suppression device is sufficiently filled.
Observe the safety instructions when handling CO
2
gas (chap. 1.7.3) and gas cylinders
(chap. 1.7.5).
• Mount the solenoid coil onto the valve
State of delivery Valve with mounted solenoid coil
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• Place the CO
2
pressurized gas cylinder in the bracket provided and secure it with the strap.
Securing the CO
2
pressurized gas cylinder with
the strap
Inserted and fixed CO
2
pressurized gas cylinder
11.1.2 Activating the gas detection system
Switch on the activation switch of the gas detection system.
Attention! When the gas detection system is activated via the main switch, the CO
2
fire suppression
device may be triggered automatically. In that case, CO
2
flows quickly from the pressurized gas cylinder
into the interior of the chamber. If the door is open, there is a risk of suffocation and frostbite.
DANGER
Risk of suffocation, poisoning, and frostbite due to triggering of the CO
2
fire
suppression device.
Death due to suffocation. Frostbite.
∅ Do NOT open the chamber door when the gas detection system is active.
Switch the main switch of the gas detection system off before opening the door of
the chamber.
• After switching the gas detection system on, wait approx. 5 minutes until the sensors are initialized
(during initialization, sensors show "Err 2")
• In the meantime, check the flow meter for measuring gas and dilution gas and adjust, if necessary.
IMPORTANT: The measuring and dilution gas must always be set to a ratio of 1:1, otherwise the CO
and H
2
sensors will malfunction. A deviation from the volumetric flow set point will result in a fault notifi-
cation and activation of the yellow indicator light (flashing signal).
• After successful initialization, the display changes to the measured gas concentration
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11.1.3 Connection of the coil connector on the CO
2
pressurized gas cylinder
• Attach the coil connector to the solenoid coil
Connecting the coil connector
11.1.4 Function test of the valve
The valve must be checked for function after connecting the coil connector and before removing the lock
nut for connecting the high-pressure hose. The correct opening and closing of the valves can be proven by
means of this function test.
Initial state:
• The lever for manual release is secured
• The valve outlet is sealed gas-tight with the lock nut
A conventional hexagon socket wrench SW 3 and a lock nut with ventilation bore are required to carry out
the function test.
Function test
• Actuate the valve electrically by manual release for a short time (2 to 3 seconds) and then switch off the
power to reset the manual release and the control unit.
• Loosen the bleeder screw with the hex socket wrench by half a turn. This bleeds the upper valve area
so that the valve audibly closes. However, the pressure in the valve outlet is maintained.
• Carefully loosen the lock nut by approx. half a turn to bleed the valve outlet. An audible, brief gas leak
signals that the valve has opened correctly. This gas leak must stop immediately. Otherwise the
valve is not closed. In that case, the lock nut must not be removed under any circumstances.
• If the valve does not close, it must be replaced. Contact BINDER Service.
• If the valve is functioning correctly, screw the bleeder screw back in a gas-tight manner.
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Bleeder screw Secured lever
for manual release
Filler neck Lock nut
Valve outlet
The high-pressure hose may only be connected after a successful test.
DANGER
Danger of suffocation and poisoning by leakage of CO
2
in high concentration
(> 4 Vol.-%).
Death due to suffocation.
∅ Do NOT remove the lock nut for connecting the high-pressure hose (chap. 11.1.5),
without a successful valve test.
After the test, screw the bleeder screw back in a gas-tight manner.
11.1.5 Connecting the CO
2
flushing line (high-pressure hose)
• To connect the high-pressure hose, remove the lock nut
Lock nut position Thread without lock nut
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• Connect the high-pressure hose. Tightening torque of the union nut: 30 Nm +/- 5 Nm
Connected high-pressure hose
The union nut must be firmly tightened, otherwise leakage of CO
2
is possible.
DANGER
Danger of suffocation and poisoning by leakage of CO
2
in high concentration
(> 4 Vol.-%).
Death due to suffocation.
Make sure that the union nut is firmly tightened. Observe the prescribed tightening
torque.
11.2 Commissioning an operator-provided inertization
If operator-provided inertization is used, ensure that it is correctly configured and functional.
The operator is responsible for the effectiveness of the customer-provided inertization measures.
Configuration
• Setting O
2
sensor alarm threshold 1
To release the higher-level control system, alarm threshold 1 of the O
2
sensor can be set to the desired
value (e.g. 4 Vol.% O
2
). To do this, contact BINDER Service.
• If desired: Set alarm threshold 2
To do this, contact BINDER Service.
• Setting the inert gas flow rate
Set the flow rate for inert gas at the flow meter according to whether O
2
control or permanent inertization
with constant flow is to be used
To do this, the solenoid valve must be open. This should be done by means of an appropriate circuit.
(chap. 9.2)
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The solenoid valve can be used to control the oxygen concentration
An operator-provided control system can be connected to the “inertization solenoid valve” binary input
to control flushing/inertization.
Connection
Connect the hose for the inert gas supply to the quick-release coupling at the bottom of the safety module
(chap. 9.2) and establish the inert gas supply. Ensure that the gas cylinder is sufficiently filled, correctly
connected, and opened for the inert gas supply. Observe the safety instructions when handling inert gases
(chap. 1.7.4) and gas cylinders (chap. 1.7.5).
Activation
Activate the operator-provided inertization.
11.3 Handling the safety devices during operation
Ensure that the main switch of the gas detection system is switched on and that the gas detection system
and the fire suppression device are active.
If operator-provided inertization is being used, ensure that it is functional and active.
Continuous monitoring of the system must be ensured.
If, in the operational state of the fire suppression system, work needs to be carried out in the working area
of the battery test chamber where there is a risk of a person being endangered, triggering of the CO
2
cylinder must be prevented. Ensure that the gas detection device is disabled when you open the chamber.
DANGER
Risk of suffocation, poisoning, and frostbite due to triggering of the CO
2
fire sup-
pression device.
Death due to suffocation. Frostbite.
∅ Do NOT open the chamber door when the gas detection system is active.
Switch the main switch of the gas detection system off before opening the door of the
chamber.
Observe the safety instructions in the operating manual, as well as the operator’s operating
instructions.
11.4 Turning on the chamber
After connecting the electrical supply (chap. 9), you can start up the chamber.
Turn on the main power switch (13) in the lateral control panel and the rear power switch (21) at least one
hour before operating the chamber
The lit pilot lamp shows the chamber is ready for operation. When the chamber is turned on and yet the
controller display is dark, the display is in stand-by mode. Press on the touchscreen to activate it.
The refrigerating function is available only one hour after turning on the main power switch (13) and the
rear power switch (21). This is indicated by the information message “Preheating phase” in the controller
display.
Warming chambers may release odors in the first few days after commissioning. This is not a quality defect.
To reduce odors quickly we recommend heating up the chamber to its nominal temperature for one day
and in a well-ventilated location.
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For control reasons the refrigeration machine starts with a delay time. The refrigeration ma-
chine also turns off with a 5 minutes delay. This explains why the compressor may remain op-
erating also during positive temperature jumps.
11.5 Controller settings upon start up
The window “Language selection” enables the language selection, in case that it’s activated in the “Start-
up” menu. Afterwards occurs a request of the time zone and the temperature unit.
The controller will function in the operating mode, which was active before the last shut-down. It controls
temperature in fixed value operating mode to the last entered values and in the program mode to the set
points achieved beforehand.
Locked operation
Provided that the user administration has been activated by the assignment of passwords for the different
authorization types, the controller operation is first locked after turning on the unit, recognizable by the
closed lock icon in the header.
In the locked view the controller provides all display functions. No setting functions are available.
The setpoints are shaded (light grey) in normal display. Changing them by direct entry in the fixed value
operating mode is not possible. The functional icons for setpoint entry and program start in the footer are
without function.
After turning on the unit, user log-in is required to operate the controller (chap. 19.2)
Operation without user log-in / without password-protection
If the password function has been deactivated, after turning on the unit without user log-in there are those
controller functions available, which correspond to the highest authorization level without a password pro-
tection. There is no lock icon in the header.
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12. Set-point entry in “Fixed value” operating mode
In Fixed value operating mode you can enter a temperature set-point, and the switching-state of up to 16
operation lines.
All settings made in Fixed value operating mode remain valid until the next manual change. They are saved
also when turning off the chamber or in case of toggling to Idle Mode or Program Mode.
Setting ranges Control ranges
Temperature -50 °C / -58 °F up to 110 °C / 230 °F.
(range -50 °C / -58 °F up to -40 ºC / -40 °F
not provided for operation)
-40 ºC / -40 °F up to 110 °C / 230 °F
With set-point type “Limit”, adapt the safety controller (chap. 15.3) or the over/under temper-
ature safety device class 2 (option, chap.15.4) always when you changed the temperature
set-point. Set the safety controller set-point or the set-point of the over/under temperature
safety device class 3.3 (option) by approx. 2 °C to 5 °C above the controller temperature set-
point.
Recommended setting: Set-point type “Offset” with safety controller set-point 2 °C.
12.1 Set-point entry through the “Setpoints” menu
Press the Setpoint setting icon to access the “Setpoint” setting menu from Normal display.
“Setpoints” menu.
Select “Fixed value operation setpoints” to access the
individual parameters.
• Select the field “Temperature” and enter the desired temperature setpoint.
Setting range: -50 °C / -58°F up to 110 °C / 230 °F. Confirm entry with Confirm icon.
When entering a value outside the setting range, the message: “Value outside of limits! (Min:
xxx, Max: xxx)” appears (xxx is a wildcard for the limits of the respective parameter). Press
the Confirm icon and repeat the entry with a correct value.
After completing the settings, press the Confirm icon to take over the entries and exit the menu, or press
the Close icon to exit the menu without taking over the entries.
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12.2 Direct setpoint entry via Normal display
Alternatively you can also enter the setpoints directly via Normal display.
Normal display.
Select the setpoint you want to change.
Example: “Temperature” entry menu.
Enter the desired setpoint and confirm entry
with Confirm icon
12.3 Special controller functions via operation lines
Press the Setpoint setting icon to access the “Setpoint” setting menu from Normal display.
You can define the switching state of up to 16 operation lines (control contacts). They are used to activate
/ deactivate special controller functions.
• Operation line “Idle mode” activates / deactivates the operating mode “Idle mode”.
• Operation lines “Switching output 1” up to “4” can be used to turn on and off any equipment connected
to the zero-voltage switching outputs (DIN sockets (17) and (18) (option, chap. 25).
• Operation line “Compressed air valve” serves to open the solenoid valve of the compressed air connec-
tion (for optional compressed air connection, chap. 26.5)
• Operation line “Anti-condensation” serves to switch the anti-condensation protection (chap. 24).
The other operation lines are without function.
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Use the “Setpoints” menu to configure the operation lines.
“Setpoints” menu.
Select the field “Functions on/off”.
“Functions on/off” entry menu.
Mark / unmark the checkbox to activate / deacti-
vate the desired function and press the Confirm
icon
Activated operation line: switching status “1” (On)
Deactivated operation line: switching status “0” (Off)
The operation lines count from right to left.
Example:
Activated operation line “Switching output 3” = 0000000000000
100
Deactivated operation line “Switching output 3” = 0000000000000
000
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13. Notification and alarm functions
13.1 Alarms via indicator light with integrated buzzer
Audible and visual signals alert the user to different operating states. This alarm is independent of the
chamber controller.
The indicator light indicates three operating states as follows:
Indicator light green, steady light signal
• Normal operation
• All monitored parameters (temperature, O
2
, H
2
, CO) are below the
threshold values for notification levels 1 and 2
Indicator light yellow, flashing signal
• Gas detection alarm threshold 1 triggered: At least one threshold
value for notification level 1 has been exceeded
or
• Fault notification (cable break, sensor fault, deviation of the gas
detection volumetric flow, etc.)
• Warning, CO
2
fire suppression device inactive.
Indicator light red, flashing signal
• Gas detection alarm threshold 2 triggered: At least one threshold
value for notification level 2 has been exceeded
or
• Alarm threshold for temperature monitoring (rod controller) trig-
gered: Threshold value of 120°C exceeded
or
• CO
2
fire suppression device activated by manual release
• The buzzer sounds.
Indicator light (6) with integrated
buzzer (normal operation)
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13.1.1 Connections and forwarding of notifications and alarms to customer systems
The following signals are available to the customer for further processing:
Terminal
Signal
1-2 Alarm threshold 1 O
2
sensor (binary output)
3-4 bridged
Analog signal for O
2
sensor (4 - 20 mA) 0 vol.-% - 35 vol.-% (detection limit 2 vol.-
%)
5-6 Alarm threshold 1 H
2
sensor (binary output)
7-8 bridged Analog signal for H
2
sensor (4 - 20 mA) 0 ppm -1000 ppm (detection limit 5 ppm)
9-10 Alarm threshold 1 CO sensor (binary output)
11-12 bridged Analog signal for CO sensor (4 - 20 mA) 0 ppm - 300 ppm (detection limit 3 ppm)
13-14 Fault notification (binary output), e.g., wire break, sensor defect, flow meter, etc.
15-16 Indicator light green (binary output): Normal operation
17-18 Indicator light yellow (binary output): Alarm threshold 1 triggered, or fault notifica-
tion
19-20 Indicator light red (binary output): Alarm threshold 2 triggered, fire suppression de-
vice activated
21-22 Inertization solenoid valve (binary input): Connection of customer-supplied control
system for flushing/inertization control
Figure 23: Terminal assignment
The bridges of the terminals may only be removed if the respective analog signal shall be
used for transmission.
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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13.2 Notification and alarm messages overview on the MB2 chamber controller
During normal operation (indicator light green), no notification regarding the LIT safety equipment is dis-
played.
13.2.1 Notifications
Notifications are indicated by information icons displayed in the screen header in Normal display
An information icon serves as an indication of a certain condition.
If this condition persists, in some cases an alarm will be triggered after a fix or configurable interval. As long
as the condition persists, the information icon therefore continues to be displayed also in state of alarm. If
during alarm the conditions ends, e.g., if during a tolerance range alarm the actual value returns to within
the tolerance range, the information icon disappears, whereas the alarm will continue until manual acknowl-
edgement.
Press the flash icon next to the information icon to access the corresponding text information.
Normal display showing the text information.
The currently valid information texts are highlighted
in black (example: “Idle mode”)
Condition
Information
icon
Text information
Start after
condition occurred
1-hour preheating phase, no cooling function
“Preheating
phase”
immediately
Open chamber door
“Door open” immediately
The controller is in Idle mode (chap. 10.4).
“Idle mode” immediately
Operation line “Anti-condensation” on. Anti-
condensation protection is activated.
“Anti-condensa-
tion”
immediately
Notifications are not shown in the event list.
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13.2.2 Alarm messages
Condition Alarm message
Start after
condition occurred
Open chamber door “Door open” after 5 minutes
Exceeded setpoint of the safety controller class 2 “Safety controller” immediately
Exceeded maximum or minimum temperature (option
temperature safety device class 2)
“Temperature safety
device”
immediately
Temperature sensor defective
e.g. “- - - - ” or
“<-<-<” or “>->->”
immediately
Safety controller temperature sensor defective
“Safety controller sen-
sor”
immediately
Fault in refrigerating machine. Contact BINDER ser-
vice.
Compressor
overcurrent
immediately
Indicator light off
LIT - Approval is
missing
immediately
Indicator light yellow:
Gas detection alarm threshold 1 triggered
LIT - Gas warning immediately
Indicator light yellow:
Fault notification,
e.g., wire break, sensor defect, flow meter, etc.
LIT - Error immediately
Indicator light red:
CO
2
fire suppression device triggered by gas detection
alarm threshold 2 or temperature monitoring alarm
threshold or manual triggering
LIT - Fire suppression immediately
Alarm messages are displayed in the list of active alarms until acknowledging them. They are also shown
in the event list.
13.2.3 State of alarm
1. Visual indications in Normal display: alarm message, screen header flashing in red color
2. Audible alert, if the buzzer is enabled (chap. 13.2.5).
Normal display in state of alarm (example).
(a)
Screen header flashing in red color and
showing the alarm message
(b) Alarm icon on the bottom of the screen:
change to the list of active alarms and
alarm acknowledgement
(c) If applicable, information icon in the
screen header. Indication of a certain con-
dition
(a)
(c)
(b)
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13.2.4 Resetting an alarm, list of active alarms
Normal display in state of alarm (example).
Press the Alarm icon
List of active alarms.
Press the Reset alarm icon.
Pressing the Reset alarm icon mutes the buzzer for all active alarms. The icon then disappears.
• Acknowledging while the alarm condition persists: Only the buzzer turns off. The visual alarm indication
remains on the controller display. The alarm remains in the list of active alarms.
When the alarm condition has ended, the visual alarm indication is automatically cleared. The alarm is
then no longer in the list of active alarms.
• Acknowledging after the alarm condition has ended: The buzzer and the visual alarm indication are reset
together. The alarm is then no longer in the list of active alarms.
13.2.5 Activating / deactivating the audible alarm (alarm buzzer) of the MB2 controller
Path: Main menu > Settings > Chamber
“Chamber” submenu (example).
In the field “Audible alarm” select the desired setting
“off“ or “on” and press the Confirm icon.
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14. Behavior when/after triggering of the CO
2
fire suppression device
When the chamber door is closed and the extraction system is connected, triggering the CO
2
fire suppres-
sion device does not endanger persons. Nevertheless, when the buzzer sounds and the red indicator light
flashes, persons in the danger zone as defined by the operator must vacate the area and move to a safe
place.
In order to avoid hazards to health, the operator must compile a risk assessment, which must define
measures for safety and health protection. These measures could include structural, technical, or organi-
zational measures.
Observe the relevant regulations, in particular DGUV-I 205-026 in Germany.
Record triggering of the CO
2
fire suppression device in the logbook.
To open the chamber, proceed as follows:
1. Ensure that there are no hazardous gases in the test space. These include, for example, CO
2
and N
2
at elevated concentrations as well as H
2
, O
2
, and other gases released from batteries. Ensure that
ventilation measures are effective before opening the chamber. Take appropriate precautions to avoid
inhalation of harmful gases and sparking.
2. Switch the main switch of the gas detection system off.
3. Turn off the battery test chamber and disconnect the power plug.
4. Ensure that the test object in the chamber is disconnected from the power supply.
5. Only then can the battery test chamber be opened.
Take suitable protective measures when removing the test material.
WARNING
Danger of intoxication through contamination of the chamber with toxic, corrosive
or chemically aggressive material. Danger of chemical burns due to contact with
skin, inhalation, or contact with the eyes.
Damages to health. Skin and eye damage. Environmental damage.
Take appropriate precautions when removing toxic, corrosive or chemically aggressive
material.
Wear protective gloves and goggles.
Avoid skin contact with the test material and the interior of the chamber.
All cells in the cabinet could be damaged after a EUCAR hazard level 4 to 6 event and must be replaced
before starting a new test
If the CO
2
fire suppression device has been triggered, a check must be carried out in each case to deter-
mine, depending on the fire or chamber damage, whether the chamber can still be used afterwards. For
continued use, note the information in chap. 7.9.2 on handling the components of the CO
2
fire suppression
device and the information in chap. 27.2 on cleaning the chamber.
15. Temperature safety devices
15.1 Over temperature protective device (class 1)
The chamber is equipped with an internal temperature safety device, class 1 acc. to DIN 12880:2007. It
serves to protect the chamber and prevents dangerous conditions caused by major defects.
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If the actual temperature exceeds the nominal temperature by approx. 20 °C, the over temperature protec-
tive device permanently turns off the chamber. The user cannot restart the chamber again. The protective
cut-off device is located internally. Only a service specialist can replace it. Therefore, please contact an
authorized service provider or BINDER Service.
15.2 Temperature limiter class 2
A temperature limiter class 2 acc. to DIN 12880:2007 provides additional safety in the event of a fault. This
is fixed at 120 °C.
When this temperature is reached, the heating, cooling and fan of the test cabinet are switched off and the
appliance controller remains on.
Resetting via a reset button not accessible to the user is always carried out by BINDER Service.
The adjustable safety controller class 2 and optional safety devices class 2 remain functional and offer
additional protection against excessive temperatures for the chamber.
15.3 Overtemperature safety controller (adjustable temperature limiter class 2
The chambers are regularly equipped with an electronic overtemperature safety controller (temperature
safety device class 2 according to DIN 12880:2007). The safety controller is functionally and electrically
independent of the temperature control system and serves to protect the chamber, its environment and the
contents from exceeding the maximum permissible temperature.
With option temperature safety device class 3.3 (chap. 15.4), the safety controller is not
used. In this case it must be set to the maximum temperature.
Please observe the regulations applicable to your country (for Germany: DGUV guidelines 213-850 on safe
working in laboratories, issued by the employers’ liability insurance association).
When the entered safety controller set-point is reached, the overtemperature safety controller turns off the
heating, fan, and refrigeration system. This condition (state of alarm) is indicated visually and additionally
with an audible alert if the buzzer is enabled (chap. 13.2.5). The alarm persists until the chamber cools
down below the configured safety controller setpoint and the alarm is manually reset.
Check the setting regularly and adjust it following changes of the set-point or charge.
The safety controller only activates after the set-point has been reached once.
15.3.1 Safety controller modes
You can select between “Limit (absolute)” and “Offset (relative)” safety controller mode
• Limit: Absolute maximum permitted temperature value
This setting offers high safety as a defined temperature limit will not be exceeded. It is important to adapt
the safety controller set-point after each modification of the temperature set-point. Otherwise, the limit
could be too high to ensure efficient protection, or, in the opposite case, it could prevent the controller
from reaching an entered set-point outside the limit range.
• Offset: Maximum overtemperature above any active temperature set point. The maximum temperature
changes internally and automatically with every set-point change.
This setting is recommended for program operation. It is important to check the safety controller set-
point and safety controller mode occasionally, as it does not offer a fix, independent limit temperature
value, which would never be exceeded.
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Example: Desired temperature value: 40 °C, desired safety controller value: 45 °C.
Possible settings for this example:
Temperature set point Safety controller mode Safety controller set-point
40 °C
Limit (absolute) 45 °C
Offset (relative) 5 °C
15.3.2 Setting the safety controller
Press the Setpoint setting icon to access the “Setpoint” setting menu from Normal display.
“Setpoints” menu.
Select the field “Safety controller” to access the set-
tings.
• In the field “Mode”
select the desired setting
“Limit” or “Offset”.
• Select the corresponding field “Limit” or “Offset” according to the selected mode and enter the desired
safety controller setpoint. Confirm entry with Confirm icon.
Regularly check the safety controller setting for set-point type “Limit” or “Offset”
• in Fixed value operating mode according to the entered set-point temperature value
•
in program mode according to the highest temperature value of the selected temperature
program
Set the safety controller set-point by approx. 2 °C to 5 °C above the desired temperature set-
point.
After completing the settings, press the Confirm icon to take over the entries and exit the menu, or press
the Close icon to exit the menu without taking over the entries.
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15.3.3 Message and measures in the state of alarm
The state of alarm is indicated visually in Normal display by the alarm message “Safety controller alarm”
and the screen header flashing in red color. If the buzzer is enabled (chap. 13.2.5) there is an additional
audible alert (chap. 13.2.3). The alarm remains active until it is acknowledged on the controller and the
inner temperature falls below the set safety controller setpoint. Then the heating is released again.
Normal display with safety controller alarm.
Press the Alarm icon.
List of active alarms.
Press the Reset alarm icon.
15.3.4 Function check
Check the safety controller at appropriate intervals for its functionality. It is recommended that the author-
ized operating personnel should perform such a check, e.g., before starting a longer work procedure.
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15.4 Over/under temperature safety device class 2 (option)
The over-/under temperature safety device (14) consists of two entry mod-
ules (14a) and (14b) located in the lateral control panel. Both modules can
be set from -50 °C / -58°F up to 200 °C / 392°F
and serve to define the
maximum high and low temperature limits.
With this option, the safety controller (chap. 15.3) must be
set to maximum temperature.
(14a) Upper module: Entry of the higher limit temperature.
(14b) Lower module: Entry of the lower limit temperature.
When the temperature inside the chamber leaves this tolerance band-
width, the temperature control, and herewith the heating and refrigeration,
are turned off permanently.
At the corresponding entry module, the pilot lamp “1” lights up.
The controller displays the alarm message “Temp. safety device
” (chap.
13.2.2). Additionally there is an audible alert, provided that the buzzer has
not been deactivated (chap. 13.2.5).
Let the chamber heat up or cool down to the defined safety temperature
range.
Then reset the alarm message on the controller (see chap. 13.2.4) to re-
activate the chamber. The pilot lamp “1” goes off as soon as the temper-
ature will again be below / above the threshold.
Setting limit temperatures at modules (14a) and (14b):
The upper line shows the actual temperature. The bottom line shows
the set-point of the limit temperature.
• Press the arrow-up or arrow-down key
The display changes to entry mode: The set-
point in the bottom
line flashes
• Enter the desired limit temperature via the arrow keys and confirm
with the “OK” button.
• Press the Back button.
The set-point in the bottom line stops flashing.
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Function check:
Check the over/under temperature safety device class 2 at appropriate intervals for its functionality. It is
recommended that the authorized operating personnel should perform such a check, e.g., before starting
a longer work procedure.
16. Timer program: stopwatch function
During an entered duration the controller constantly equilibrates to the setpoints entered in Fixed value
operation mode (temperature, configuration of the operation lines). This duration can be entered as a “Timer
program”. During the program runtime, any setpoint changes do not become effective; the controller equil-
ibrates to the values which were active during program start.
16.1 Starting a timer program
In Normal display press the Program start icon to access the “Program start” menu.
“Program start” menu
• In the field “Program type” select “Timer program”.
• Select the field “Program duration” and enter the desired program duration. Press the Confirm icon.
• Select the field “Program start” and enter the desired start time of the program in the “Program start”
entry menu. Press the Confirm icon. The program delay time until program start begins.
Normal display.
Information on the bottom of the screen indicates the
currently running program and the time already
passed. The grey bar shows how much time of the
whole time is elapsed.
16.1.1 Performance during program delay time
During the configured program delay time until program start, the controller equilibrates to the current set-
points of Fixed value operation mode. Modifications of these setpoints are possible but become effective
only after the timer program is finished. When the configured moment for program start is reached, the
program delay time ends and the program starts running. The controller equilibrates to the values which
had been active during program start
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16.2 Stopping a running timer program
16.2.1 Pausing a running timer program
Press the Program pause icon to interrupt the program.
The program is paused. The program runtime stops running down, the time display flashes.
There are the following options:
Press the Program start icon to continue the program
Press the Cancelling icon to cancel the program
16.2.2 Cancelling a running timer program
Press the Program cancelling icon to cancel the program.
A confirmation prompt is displayed. Press the Confirm icon to confirm that the program shall really be
cancelled.
After confirming the message the controller changes to Fixed value operation mode. The temperature will
then equilibrate to the setpoints of Fixed value operation mode.
16.3 Performance after the end of the program
After the end of the program the message “Device
changes to fixed value operation mode” appears on
the screen.
Press the Confirm icon.
After confirming the message the controller changes to Fixed value operation mode. The temperature will
then equilibrate to the setpoints of Fixed value operation mode.
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17. Time programs
The MB2 program controller permits programming time programs with real-time reference. It offers 25 pro-
gram memory positions with up to 100 program sections each.
For each program section you can enter a temperature set-point, section duration, type of temperature
transition (ramp or step) and the tolerance range.
If the safety controller has been set to “limit” mode, check the setting of the safety controller
when changing the temperature set-point, (chap. 15.3).
Programming remains saved in case of a power failure or after turning off the unit.
Path: Main menu > Programs> Time program
17.1 Starting an existing time program
In Normal display press the Program start icon to access the “Program start” menu.
“Program start” menu
• In the field “Program type” select the setting “Time program”.
• In the field “Program” select the desired program.
• Select the field “Program start” and enter the desired program start time in the “Program start” entry
menu. Press the Confirm icon. The program delay time until program start begins.
The program end is adapted automatically depending on the entered program duration.
After completing the settings, press the Confirm icon to take over the entries and exit the menu. The pro-
gram starts running.
If instead you press the Close icon to exit the menu without taking over the entries, the program will not
start.
Normal display. Information on the bottom of the screen in-
dicates the currently running program and the time already
passed. The grey bar shows how much time of the whole
time is elapsed. If program duration has been set to infinite,
the grey bar is not displayed.
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17.1.1 Performance during program delay time
During the configured program delay time until program start, the controller equilibrates to the current set-
points of Fixed value operation mode. Modifications of these setpoints are effective. When the configured
moment for program start is reached, the program delay time ends and the program starts running.
17.2 Stopping a running time program
17.2.1 Pausing a running time program
Press the Program pause icon to interrupt the program..
The program is paused. The program runtime stops running down, the time display flashes.
There are the following options:
Press the Program start icon to continue the program
Press the Cancelling icon to cancel the program
17.2.2 Cancelling a running time program
Press the Program cancelling icon to cancel the program.
A confirmation prompt is displayed. Press the Confirm icon to confirm that the program shall really be
cancelled.
After confirming the message, the controller changes to Fixed value operation mode. The temperature will
then equilibrate to the setpoints of Fixed value operation mode.
17.3 Performance after the end of the program
After the end of the program the message
“Device changes to fixed value operation
mode” appears on the screen.
Press the Confirm icon.
As long as the message has not been confirmed, the setpoint of the last program section remains effective.
Program the last section as desired. If e.g. heating and refrigeration shall turn off, activate operation line
“Idle mode” in the last program section.
After confirming the message the controller changes to Fixed value operation mode. The temperature will
then equilibrate to the setpoints of Fixed value operation mode.
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17.4 Creating a new time program
Path: Main menu > Programs > Time program
“Time program” menu:
overview of the existing programs.
Select an empty program place.
Enter the program name and, if desired, addi-
tional program information in the corresponding
fields.
Press the Confirm icon.
The program view opens (chap. 17.5).
17.5 Program editor: program management
Path: Main menu > Programs > Time program
“Time program” menu:
overview of the existing programs.
Select an existing program (example: program
3) or create a new program (chap. 17.4).
The program view opens.
Program view (example: program 3).
If a new program has been created, there is
just one program section.
There are the following options:
Select a program section to open the sec-
tion editor (chap.
17.6)
Press the Edit icon to open the program
editor
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Program editor: “Edit program” menu
Select the desired function and press the Confirm
icon.
The program editor offers following options:
• Change the program name
• Copy program
• Replace program: Replacing an new or an existing program with the copied program. This menu point
is visible only after a program has been copied.
• Delete program
• Create new section
To add a new section, select “Create new sec-
tion” and press the Confirm icon.
The program view opens.
Program view.
A new section is always added at the very bottom
(example: section 2).
17.5.1 Deleting a time program
Path: Main menu > Programs > Time program
In the “Time program” menu select the program to be deleted. The program view opens.
In the program view press the Edit icon to open the program editor
In the program editor select “Delete program” and press the Confirm icon.
The program is deleted. The controller returns to the program view.
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17.6 Section editor: section management
Path: Main menu > Programs > Time program
Select the desired program.
Program view.
Select the desired program section
(example: section 1)
Section view (example: section 1).
There are the following options:
Select a parameter to enter or modify the
according value (chap.
17.7)
Press the Edit icon to open the program
editor
Section editor: “Edit section” menu
Select the desired function and press the Confirm
icon.
The section editor offers following options:
• Copy section
• Replace section: Replacing an existing section with the copied section. This menu point is visible only
after a section has been copied.
• Insert section: Adding the copied section. This menu point is visible only after a section has been copied.
• Delete section
• Create new section
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17.6.1 Add a new program section
Section editor: “Edit section” menu.
Select “Create new section” and press the Confirm
icon.
Then select whether to insert the new section before or
after the current section.
Press the Confirm icon. The new section opens.
17.6.2 Copy and insert or replace a program section
Program view.
Select the program section to be copied
(example: section 1)
Section view (example: section 1).
Press the Edit icon to open the section editor.
Section editor: “Edit section” menu
Select “Copy section” and press the Confirm
icon. The current section (example: section 1)
is copied.
The controller returns to the section view.
Section view (example: section 1).
Press the Close icon to change to the pro-
gram view, if you want to select another sec-
tion to be replaced or before or after which
the copied section shall be inserted…
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or
Press the Edit icon to open the section editor
if you want the current section to be replaced
or the copied section to be inserted before or
after it
Program view.
Select the section to be replaced or before or
after which the copied section shall be inserted
(example: section 2) and press the Confirm
icon.
Section view (example: section 1).
Press the Edit icon to open the section editor
Section editor: “Edit section” menu
Select “Replace section” to replace the selected section
with the copied section
or
Select “Insert section” to additionally add the copied sec-
tion.
In this case select whether to insert it before or after the
selected section.
Press the Confirm icon
17.6.3 Deleting a program section
In the program view select the program section to be deleted. The section view opens.
In the section view press the Edit icon to open the section editor
In the section editor select “Delete section” and press the Confirm icon.
The section is deleted. The controller returns to the section view.
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17.7 Value entry for a program section
Path: Main menu > Programs > Time program
Select the desired program and section.
The section view gives access to all parameters of a program section. You can enter or modify the values.
Program name and section number
Section duration
Type of setpoint transition: ramp or step
Operation lines
Repeating one or several sections within a program
Temperature setpoint
Temperature tolerance range: minimum and maxi-
mum
The setting and control ranges for the individual parameters are the same as for “Fixed value” operating
mode (chap. 12).
17.7.1 Section duration
Section view (partial view).
Select the field “Duration” indicating the time.
“Duration” entry menu.
Enter the desired section duration with the arrow keys
and press the Confirm icon.
Setting range: 0 up to 99 hours 59 min 59 sec.
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17.7.2 Set-point ramp and set-point step
You can define the type of temperature transitions for each individual program section.
“Ramp” mode: Gradual changes of temperature
The set-point of a given program section functions as the section’s start temperature. During the section’s
duration, the set-point gradually passes to the set-point of the subsequent program section. The actual
value follows the continually changing set-point.
If the last program section is in “ramp” mode and the setpoint shall change within this section, then you
must program an additional section (with the shortest possible section duration) to provide the target tem-
perature of the last program section. Otherwise, the setpoint would remain constant during the section’s
duration.
Programming in the “ramp” mode allows all kinds of temperature transitions:
• Gradual changes of temperature
The setpoint changes its value gradually during the entered section duration. The actual value follows
the continually moving set-point at any time.
• Program sections with constant temperature
The setpoints (initial values) of two subsequent program sections are identical; so the temperature re-
main constant during the entire duration of the first program section.
• Sudden changes of temperature
Steps can be programmed in ramp mode as temperature changes (ramps) that occur during a very short
interval. If the duration of this transitional program section is very short (minimum entry 1 sec), the tem-
perature change will proceed rapidly within the minimum amount of time.
“Step” mode: Sudden changes of temperature
The set-point of any program section functions as the section’s target value. At the start of the program
section, the unit heats up or cools down the chamber with the maximum speed to reach the entered value;
and then it holds it for the remaining section time. Therefore the set-point temperature remains constant for
the section’s duration. These changes occur rapidly within the minimum amount of time (minimum entry: 1
second).
Programming in the “step” mode allows only two kinds of temperature transitions:
• Programming gradual changes of temperature (ramps) is impossible in the “step” mode
• Program sections with constant temperature
The setpoints (target values) of two subsequent program sections are identical; so the temperature
remain constant during the entire duration of the first program section.
• Sudden changes of temperature
The entered setpoint of the section is reached as fast as possible and then held constant for the remain-
ing section duration.
Selecting the setting “Ramp” or “Step”
Section view (partial view).
In the field “Course” select the desired setting
“Ramp” or “Step”.
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“Ramp” and “Step” mode example (representation of a temperature course)
W/°C
t/min.
0
20
40
60
80
100
1
0
30 40 60 70 100
130
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Corresponding program table
Section No.
Duration
[hh:mm:ss]
Temperature
[°C]
Ramp or Step
1
00:10:00
40.0
Step
2
00:20:00
60.0
Step
3
00:10:00
80.0
Step
4
00:20:00
40.0
Step
5
00:10:00
40.0
Ramp
6
00:30:00
80.0
Ramp
7
00:30:00
80.0
Ramp
8
00:00:01
20.0
Ramp
17.7.3 Special controller functions via operation lines
You can define the switching state of up to 16 operation lines (control contacts). They are used to activate
/ deactivate special controller functions.
• Operation line “Idle mode” activates / deactivates the operating mode “Idle mode”.
• Operation lines „Switching output 1“ up to „4“ can be used to turn on and off any equipment connected
to the zero-voltage switching outputs (DIN sockets (17) and (18) (option, chap. 25).
• Operation line “Compressed air valve” serves to open the solenoid valve of the compressed air connec-
tion (for optional compressed air connection, chap. 26.5)
• Operation line “Anti-condensation protection” serves to switch the anti-condensation protection (chap.
24).
The other operation lines are without function.
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Use the Section editor to configure the operation lines.
Section view.
Select the field “Functions on/off”.
“Functions on/off” entry menu.
Mark / unmark the checkbox of the desired
function to activate / deactivate it and press
the Confirm icon.
The controller returns to the section view.
Activated operation line: switching status “1” (On)
Deactivated operation line: switching status “0” (Off)
The operation lines count from right to left.
Example:
Activated operation line “Switching output 3” = 0000000000000
100
Deactivated operation line “Switching output 3” = 0000000000000
000
17.7.4 Setpoint entry
• Select the field “Temperature” and enter the desired temperature setpoint.
Setting range: -50 °C / -58°F up to 110 °C / 230 °F:
Confirm entry with Confirm icon. The controller returns to the section view.
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17.7.5 Tolerance range
You can specify a temperature program tolerance range for each program section with different values for
the tolerance minimum and maximum. When the actual value exceeds the given threshold, the program is
interrupted. This is indicated on the display (see below). When the actual temperature is situated again
within the entered tolerance limits, the program automatically continues. Therefore, the duration of the pro-
gram may be extended due to the programming of tolerances.
Programming of tolerances may extend program duration.
An entry of “-99999” for the tolerance minimum means “minus infinite” and an entry of “999999” for the
tolerance maximum means “plus infinite”. Entry of these values will never lead to program interruption. The
entry of “0” for the tolerance minimum and/or maximum deactivates the respective tolerance function.
When requesting rapid value transitions, we recommend not programming tolerance values in order to
enable the maximum heating-up or cooling-down speed.
Section view, showing the temperature tolerance
band.
• Select the field “Tolerance band min” and enter the desired lower tolerance band value. Setting range:
-99999 to 99999. Confirm entry with Confirm icon. The controller returns to the section view.
• Select the field “Tolerance band max” and enter the desired upper tolerance band value. Setting range:
-99999 to 99999. Confirm entry with Confirm icon. The controller returns to the section view.
If the actual temperature value is outside the program tolerance range the whole program course is inter-
rupted. During this program interruption time the controller equilibrates to the set-points of the current sec-
tion.
The screen header indicates “Program pause (tolerance band)”. The program runtime indication flashes
and does not proceed any further.
When the actual temperature value is back within the entered program tolerance range, the program con-
tinues automatically.
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17.7.6 Repeating one or several sections within a time program
You can repeat several subsequent sections together. It is not possible to define the start section the same
time also as the target section, therefore you cannot repeat a single individual section.
Enter the desired number of repetitions in the field „Number of repetitions“ and the number of the section
to start the repetition cycle with in the field “Start section for repetition” To have sections repeated infinitely,
enter the number of repetitions as “-1”.
The selected sections are repeated as many times as selected. Then the program continues.
Section view, showing the repetition function.
• Select the field “Number of repetitions” and enter the desired number of repetitions. Setting range: 1 to
99, and -1 for infinite. Confirm entry with Confirm icon. The controller returns to the section view.
• Select the field “Start section for repetition” and enter the section number, at which the repetition should
start. Setting range: 1 up to the section before the currently selected section. Confirm entry with Confirm
icon. The controller returns to the section view.
17.7.7 Saving the time program
Section view.
After the all desired values of the program sec-
tion have been configured, press the Confirm
icon to take over the programming.
The controller changes to the program view.
Program view.
Press the Confirm icon to take over the pro-
gramming.
The controller changes to the Normal display.
To save the programming it is absolutely required to press the Confirm icon. Otherwise all
settings will be lost! There is no confirmation prompt!
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18. Week programs
The MB2 program controller permits programming week programs with real-time reference. It offers 5 week
program places in total with up to 100 shift points for each week program.
Path: Main menu > Programs> Week program
18.1 Starting an existing week program
In Normal display press the Program start icon to access the “Program start” menu.
“Program start” menu.
• In the field “Program type” select the setting “Week program”.
• In the field “Program” select the desired program.
• There are no further settings available in the “Program start” menu for week programs, as they are
needed only for time programs.
After completing the settings, press the Confirm icon to take over the entries and exit the menu. The pro-
gram starts running.
If instead you press the Close icon to exit the menu without taking over the entries, the program will not
start.
After starting the week program, the previously entered week program setpoints are active and will be
equilibrated according to the current time.
Information on the bottom of the screen indicates the
currently running program.
18.2 Cancelling a running week program
Press the Program cancelling icon to cancel the program.
A confirmation prompt is displayed. Press the Confirm icon to confirm that the program shall really be
cancelled.
After confirming the message the controller changes to Fixed value operation mode. The temperature will
then equilibrate to the setpoints of Fixed value operation mode.
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18.3 Creating a new week program
Path: Main menu > Programs > Week program
“Week program” menu:
overview of the existing programs.
Select an empty program place.
Enter the program name and, if desired, addi-
tional program information in the correspond-
ing fields.
Select the set-point course “Ramp” or “Step”
(chap. 18.6.1).
Press the Confirm icon.
The program view opens.
Program view.
For the first section no weekday is specified.
Therefore the section is first marked in red and
cannot be saved.
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18.4 Program editor: program management
Path: Main menu > Programs > Week program
“Week program” menu:
overview of the existing programs.
Select an existing program (example: pro-
gram 1).
Program view (example: program 1).
If a new program has been created, there is
just one program section.
There are the following options:
Select a program section to open the sec-
tion editor (chap.
18.5)
Press the Edit icon to open the program
editor
Program editor: “Edit program” menu.
Select the desired function and press the Confirm
icon.
The program editor offers following options:
• Change program name. This menu also offers to configure the ramp / step mode setting (chap. 18.6.1).
• Copy program
• Replace program: Replacing an new or an existing program with the copied program. This menu point
is visible only after a section has been copied.
• Delete program
• Create new section
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To add a new section, select “Create new
section” and press the Confirm icon.
The program view opens.
Program view.
With a new section no weekday is specified. There-
fore the section is first marked in red and cannot be
saved.
A new section is always added at the very bottom
(example: section 3). When the section start is spec-
ified the sections are automatically arranged in the
correct chronological order.
18.4.1 Deleting a week program
Path: Main menu > Programs > Week program
In the “Week program” menu select the program to be deleted. The program view opens.
In the program view press the Edit icon to open the program editor
In the program editor select “Delete program” and press the Confirm icon.
The program is deleted. The controller returns to the program view.
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18.5 Section editor: section management
Path: Main menu > Programs > Week program
Select the desired program.
Program view.
Select the desired program section
(example: section 1)
Section view (example: section 1).
There are the following options:
Select a parameter to enter or modify
the according value (chap.
18.6)
Press the Edit icon to open the program
editor
Section editor: “Edit section” menu
Select the desired function and press the Confirm icon.
The section editor offers following options:
• Copy section
• Replace section: Replacing an existing section with the copied section. This menu point is visible only
after a section has been copied.
• Insert section: Adding the copied section. This menu point is visible only after a section has been copied.
• Delete section
• Create new section
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18.5.1 Add a new program section
Section editor: “Edit section” menu.
Select “Create new section” and press the
Confirm icon.
Program view.
With a new section no weekday is specified. There-
fore the section is first marked in red and cannot be
saved.
A new section is always added at the very bottom
(example: section 3). When the section start is
specified the sections are automatically arranged in
the correct chronological order.
18.5.2 Copy and insert or replace a program section
Section editor: “Edit section” menu
Select “Copy section” and press the Confirm
icon.
The current section (example: section 1) is
copied.
The controller returns to the program view.
Program view
Select the section to be replaced or before or
after which the copied section shall be in-
serted (example: section 2).
Press the Confirm icon
The controller returns to the section editor
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Section editor: “Edit section” menu
Select “Replace section” to replace the selected sec-
tion with the copied section
or
Select “Insert section” to additionally add the copied
section.
Press the Confirm icon.
If you selected “Insert section” the sections are auto-
matically arranged in the correct chronological order.
18.5.3 Deleting a program section
In the program view select the program section to be deleted. The section view opens.
In the section view press the Edit icon to open the section editor
In the section editor select “Delete section” and press the Confirm icon.
The section is deleted. The controller returns to the section view.
18.6 Value entry for a program section
Path: Main menu > Programs > Week program
Select the desired program and section.
The setting and control ranges for the individual parameters are the same as for “Fixed value” operating
mode (chap. 12).
18.6.1 Set-point ramp and set-point step modes
The explanation of the settings “Ramp” or “Step” is given in chap. 17.7.2.
You can define the type of temperature transitions for the entire week program.
Select the desired program and press the Edit icon to open the program editor. In the program editor select
the “Change program name” function and press the Confirm icon.
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“Change program name” menu.
In the field “Course” select the desired setting
“Ramp” or “Step” and press the Confirm icon.
18.6.2 Weekday
Section view.
In the field “Weekday” select the desired weekday.
With “Daily” selected, this section will run every day
at the same time.
18.6.3 Start time
Section view.
Select the field “Moment”.
Entry menu “Moment”.
Select with the arrow keys the desired start mo-
ment of the section and press the Confirm icon.
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18.6.4 Setpoint entry
• Select the field “Temperature” and enter the desired temperature setpoint.
Setting range: -50 °C / -58°F up to 110 °C / 230 °F:
Confirm entry with Confirm icon. The controller returns to the section view.
18.6.5 Special controller functions via operation lines
You can define the switching state of up to 16 operation lines (control contacts). They are used to activate
/ deactivate special controller functions.
• Operation line “Idle mode” activates / deactivates the operating mode “Idle mode”.
• Operation lines „Switching output 1“ up to „4“ can be used to turn on and off any equipment connected
to the zero-voltage switching outputs (DIN sockets (17) and (18) (option, chap. 25).
• Operation line “Compressed air valve” serves to open the solenoid valve of the compressed air connec-
tion (for optional compressed air connection, chap. 26.5)
• Operation line “Anti-condensation protection” serves to switch the anti-condensation protection (chap.
24).
The other operation lines are without function.
Select the desired program and section. You can set the operation lines in the “Functions on/off” field.
For details please refer to chap. 17.7.3.
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19. User management
19.1 Authorization levels and password protection
The available functions depend on the current authorization level “Master”, “Service”, “Admin” or “User”.
The authorization levels are hierarchical: Every authorization includes all functions of the next lower level.
“Master” authorization level
• Highest authorization level, only for developers
• Extensive authorization for controller operation and configuration, outputs/inputs, alarm settings, param-
eter sets and operating ring display
• All passwords can be changed in the “log out” submenu (chap. 19.3).
“Service” authorization level
• Authorization level only for BINDER service
• Extensive authorization for controller operation and configuration, access to service data
• The passwords for “Service”, “Admin” and “User” authorization levels can be changed in the “log out”
submenu (chap. 19.3).
“Admin” authorization level
• Expert authorization level, for the administrator
• Authorization for controller configuration and network settings and for operating those controller func-
tions required for operating the chamber. Restricted access to service data.
• Password (factory setting): “2”.
• The passwords for “Admin” and “User” authorization levels can be changed in the “log out” submenu
(chap. 19.3).
“User” authorization level
• Standard authorization level for the chamber operator
• Authorization for operating the controller functions required for operating the chamber.
• No authorization for controller configuration and network settings. The “Settings” and “Service” sub-
menus of the main menu are not available.
• Password (factory setting): “1”
• The password for the “User” authorization level can be changed in the “log out” submenu (chap. 19.3).
As soon as a password has been assigned for an authorization level, the access to this level and the related
controller functions are only available after log-in with the appropriate password.
If for an authorization level no password is assigned, the related controller functions of this level are avail-
able for every user without login.
If passwords have been assigned for all authorization levels, access to the controller functions is locked
without login.
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Operation after user login
At user login, the authorization level is selected
and confirmed by entering the respective pass-
word.
Following user login, controller operation is
available, recognizable by the open-lock icon in
the header. The available controller functions
correspond to the user’s authorization level.
Password protection activated for all levels: operation without user login is locked
If passwords have been assigned for all authori-
zation levels, the controller is locked without reg-
istration of a user.
As long as no user is registered, controller oper-
ation is locked, recognizable at the closed-lock
icon in the header. This requires that the user
management has been activated by the assign-
ment of passwords for the individual authoriza-
tion levels.
Password protection for at least one level deactivated: operation without user login is possible
If passwords have not been assigned for all au-
thorization levels, after turning on the chamber
there are those controller functions available,
which correspond to the highest authorization
level without password protection.
No lock icon is shown in the display header.
User login is neither required nor possible.
To activate the password protection and user
login, perform new password assignment (chap.
19.5.3).
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Information window
To check the authorization level of the user currently logged-in, select in Normal display the arrow far right
in the display header.
The information window shows date and time, the controller’s free memory space and under “Authorization”
the authorization level of the current user.
If passwords have been assigned for all authorization levels, a user without login (password entry) has no
authorization. There are only viewing functions available.
Display when all authorization levels are password
protected and no user has logged in:
No authorization level is displayed.
If passwords have been assigned only for some of the authorization levels, a user without login (password
entry) has access to the functions of the highest authorization level without password protection.
Display when only some of the authorization levels
are password protected (example: no protection for
the “User” and “Admin” levels) and no user has
logged in:
The user’s effective authorization (due to lack of
password protection) is shown.
Example: user with “Admin” authorization.
If passwords have been assigned for some or all of the authorization levels, user login (password entry)
provides the authorization for the corresponding password-protected level.
Display when at least some of the authorization levels
are password protected and a user has logged in.
The user’s authorization (by password entry) is
shown.
Example: user with “Admin” authorization.
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19.2 Log in
Path: Main menu > User > Log in
Controller with-
out a user
logged-in
Selection of user type (example) All selection possibilities are password protected
Controller with logged-in user
After completing the settings, press the Confirm icon to take over the entries and exit the menu, or press
the Close icon to exit the menu without taking over the entries.
Controller
with deac-
tivated pass-
word
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19.3 Log out
Path: Main menu > User > Log out
User logoff with “Admin” authorization
Controller with
logged-in user
Controller
without a
user logged-
in
User logoff with “User” authorization
Controller with
logged-in user
Controller
without a
user logged-
in
19.4 User change
If the password function has been deactivated (chap.19.5.2) this function is not available.
Path: Main menu > User > User change
Controller with
logged-in user
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User selection (example) All selection possibilities are password protected
Controller with logged-in user
19.5 Password assignment and password change
This function is not available for a user logged-in with “User” authorization.
19.5.1 Password change
A logged-in user can change the passwords of his current level and of the next lower level(s).
Example: A user with “Admin” authorization can change the passwords for the “Admin” and “User” author-
ization levels.
Path: Main menu > User > Password
User logged-in
with “Service” or
“Admin” authori-
zation
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Selection of the authorization level
(example: view with “Admin” authorization)
Enter desired password. If desired, press the Change
keyboard icon to access other entry windows.
In the “Keyboard switch” window you can select different keyboards to enter uppercase and lowercase
letters, digits, and special characters. All types of characters can be combined within one single password.
Example: access the digit entry window
Entry of digits
To confirm the entry, press the Confirm icon.
Repeat the password entry for confirmation (sample
picture). For each character of the password, the re-
quired keyboard appears automatically.
Then press the Confirm icon.
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19.5.2 Deleting the password for an individual authorization level
A user logged-in with “Service” or “Admin” authorization can delete the passwords of his current level and
of the next lower level(s). To do this no password is entered during a password change.
Path: Main menu > User > Password
Controller with
logged-in user
(e.g. with “Ad-
min” authoriza-
tion)
Select the authorization level for which the
password shall be deleted.
Do NOT enter anything in the “Password”
screen. Press the Confirm icon.
Do NOT enter anything in the “Confirm pass-
word” screen. Press the Confirm icon.
The password is deleted.
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19.5.3 New password assignment for “Service” or “Admin” authorization level when the
password function was deactivated
If the password protection for an authorization level has been deactivated, i.e., no password is assigned,
no login for this level is possible. Therefore access to this authorization level is available without login.
If the password for the “Service” or “Admin” authorization has been deleted (chap. 19.5.2), a new password
can be assigned for the current level and the next lower level(s) without user login.
Example: The password for the “Admin” authorization level was deleted, therefore every user without login
has full access to the functions of the “Admin” authorization level. If access to this level shall become pass-
word protected again, the user can assign a new password for the “Admin” authorization level with the
“Password” function.
Path: Main menu > User > Password
Controller with
deactivated
password for
“Service” or
“Admin” authori-
zation
Select the authorization level, for which you
want to assign a password.
(Example: “Admin” authorization)
Enter the desired password. If desired, press
the Change keyboard icon to access other en-
try windows.
To confirm the entry, press the Confirm icon.
Repeat the password entry for confirmation. While doing this, for each character of the password the re-
quired keyboard appears automatically. Then press the Confirm icon.
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19.6 Activation code
Certain functions of the controller can be unlocked with a previously generated activation code.
The activation code enables access to functions available only in the “Service” authorization level by users
without a “Service” authorization. Such functions include e.g., adjustment or extended configurations.
The activation code is available in authorization levels.
Path: Main menu > User> Activation code
Controller
with logged-
in user
Activation code menu.
Select the first of the four entry fields.
Activation code entry window.
Enter the first four characters of the activation
code and press the Confirm icon.
Select the next of the four entry fields and proceed accordingly until the entire code has been entered.
The available functions are indicated by marked
checkboxes.
Example: Extended configurations available.
Under “Expiration date” the date of expiry of the
code is displayed.
“Activation code” menu with entered code (sample
view). Press OK to take over the entry
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20. General controller settings
Most of the general settings can be accessed in the “Settings” submenu, which is available for users with
“Service” or “Admin” authorization level. It serves to enter date and time, select the language for the con-
troller menus and the desired temperature unit and to configure the controller’s communication functions.
20.1 Selecting the controller’s menu language
The MB2 program controller communicates by a menu guide using real words in German, English, French,
Spanish, and Italian.
Path: Main menu > Settings > Chamber
“Chamber” submenu.
Select the desired language.
“Chamber” submenu.
Select if there shall be a language query after
restarting the chamber and press the Confirm
icon.
Return to Normal display with the Back icon to take over the entries.
20.2 Setting date and time
Following start-up of the chamber after language selection:
Select the time zone and configure the daylight saving
time switch.
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Or later:
Path: Main menu > Settings > Date and time
“Date and time” submenu.
Select the field “Date / time”.
“Date / time” entry menu.
Enter date and time and press the Confirm
icon.
“Date and time” submenu.
In the field “Daylight saving time switch” select
the desired setting “Automatic” or “Inactive”.
“Date and time” submenu.
Select the desired time zone and press the
Confirm icon.
“Date and time” submenu.
Select the desired start of the daylight saving
time.
“Date and time” submenu.
Select the desired end of the daylight saving
time and press the Confirm icon.
After completing the settings, press the Confirm icon to take over the entries and exit the menu, or press
the Close icon to exit the menu without taking over the entries.
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20.3 Selecting the temperature unit
Following start-up of the chamber:
Or later:
Path: Main menu > Settings > Chamber
Select the desired temperature unit and press
the Confirm icon.
Change of the temperature unit between °C and °F.
If the unit is changed, all values are converted accordingly
C = degree Celsius
F= degree Fahrenheit
0 °C = 31°F
100 °C = 212°F
Conversion:
[value in °F] = [value in °C] ∗ 1,8 + 32
20.4 Display configuration
20.4.1 Adapting the display parameters
This function serves to configure parameters like display brightness and operating times.
Path: Main menu > Settings > Display > Display
“Display” submenu.
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• Select the field “Brightness”.
Move the grey slide to the left or right to define the
brightness of the display
• left = darker (minimum value: 0)
• right = brighter (maximum value: 100)
Press the Confirm icon.
• Select the field “Wait time for screen saver” and enter the desired waiting time for the screen saver in
seconds. Setting range: 10 sec up to 32767 sec. During the waiting time the display is off. Confirm entry
with Confirm icon.
• In the field “Activate continuous operation” select
the desired setting “Yes” or “No”.
• Select the field “Begin continuous operation” (possible only if continuous operation is activated) and
enter the time with the arrow keys. Confirm entry with Confirm icon.
• Select the field “End continuous operation. (only possible if continuous operation is activated) and enter
the time with the arrow keys. Confirm entry with Confirm icon.
After completing the settings, press the Confirm icon to take over the entries and exit the menu, or press
the Close icon to exit the menu without taking over the entries.
20.4.2 Touchscreen calibration
This function serves to optimize the display for the user’s individual angular perspective.
Path: Main menu > Calibrate touchscreen
Normal display.
Select “Calibrate touchscreen” and follow the instructions on the display.
You need to touch all four corners of the touchscreen to calibrate it. Appropriate boxes appear successively
in each corner.
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The waiting icon shows how much time there is left to touch the currently activated box. If
the box is not touched within this period, calibration is aborted and the display changes to
Normal display.
After completing the calibration, i.e., touching all four boxes, the display changes to Normal display.
20.5 Network and communication
For these settings at least the “Admin” authorization level is required.
20.5.1 Serial interfaces
The chamber is optionally equipped with a serial RS485 interface.
This menu allows to configure the communication parameters of the RS485 interface.
The device address is required to recognize chambers with this interface type in a network, e.g. when
connecting it to the optional BINDER APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software (chap. 26.1). In this case
do not change the other parameters.
Path: Main menu > Settings > Serial interfaces
“Serial interfaces” submenu.
• Select the desired setting in the field “Baud rate”.
• Select the desired setting in the field “Data format”.
• Select the field “Minimum response time” and enter the desired minimum response time. Confirm entry
with Confirm icon.
• Select the field “Device address” and enter the device address. Factory setting is “1”. Confirm entry with
Confirm icon.
After completing the settings, press the Confirm icon to take over the entries and exit the menu, or press
the Close icon to exit the menu without taking over the entries.
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20.5.2 Ethernet
20.5.2.1 Configuration
Path: Main menu > Settings > Ethernet
“Ethernet” submenu.
• In the field “IP address assignment” select the
desired setting “Automatic (DHCP)“ or “Man-
ual“.
With selection “Manual” you can enter the IP-
address, the subnet mask and the standard
gateway manually.
• Select “DNS device name” and enter the DNS device name. Confirm entry with Confirm icon.
• In the field “DNS server address” select the de-
sired setting “Automatic” or “Manual”.
With selection „Manual“ you can enter the DNS
server address manually.
After completing the settings, press the Confirm icon to take over the entries and exit the menu, or press
the Close icon to exit the menu without taking over the entries.
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20.5.2.2 Display of MAC address
Path: Main menu > Device info > Ethernet
“Ethernet” submenu (example).
20.5.3 Web server
This controller menu serves to configure the web server. Then you can enter the chamber’s IP-address in
the Internet. The IP address is available via Chamber information > Ethernet. The BINDER web server
opens. Enter the user name and password which have been assigned for the web server in the controller
menu. This enables online access to the controller display, to see e.g., the event list or error messages. In
this view no settings can be changed.
Path: Main menu > Settings > Web server
“Webserver” submenu.
•
In the field “Password active” select the desired
setting “Yes” or “No”.
• Select the field “User name” and enter the desired user name. Confirm entry with Confirm icon.
• Select the field “Password” and enter the desired password. Confirm entry with the Confirm icon.
• Select the field “Automatic log out after” and enter the time in minutes after which the webserver shall
log out automatically. Setting range: 0 min to 65535 min. Confirm entry with Confirm icon.
After completing the settings, press the Confirm icon to take over the entries and exit the menu, or press
the Close icon to exit the menu without taking over the entries.
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20.5.4 E-Mail
As soon as an alarm was triggered, an e-mail is sent to the configured e-mail address.
Path: Main menu > Settings > Email
E-mail address entry:
“Email” submenu.
Select the desired e-mail address field and enter the
e-mail address. You can use the Keybord change
icon for entry. Confirm entry with Confirm icon.
E-mail server settings:
“Email” submenu.
Select the field “Email server” to access the settings
• In the field “Authentication”
select the desired
setting “None” or “SMTP” auth“.
With the setting “SMTP auth”, you can enter a
password under “Email password”.
• Select the field “Email user name” and enter the desired user name. Confirm entry with Confirm icon.
• Select the field “SMTP mail server URL” and enter the SMPT mail server URL. Confirm entry with Con-
firm icon.
• Select the field “SMTP port number” and enter the desired port number. Standard setting: “25”. Confirm
entry with Confirm icon.
• Select the field “Email sender” and enter the desired Email sender. Confirm entry with Confirm icon.
After completing the settings, press the Confirm icon to take over the entries and exit the menu, or press
the Close icon to exit the menu without taking over the entries.
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20.6 USB menu: Data transfer via USB interface
The USB port is located in the instrument box.
When you insert a USB-stick, the “USB” menu opens.
Depending on the user’s authorization level, different functions (highlighted in black) are available for the
logged-in user.
Available functions
with “User” authorization level
Available functions
with “Admin” authorization level
Function Explanation
Log-out USB stick Log-out USB stick bevor pulling it
Export new chart recorder data (*.DAT) Export chart recorder data, which have been added since
last export, in .dat format
Export all chart recorder data (*.DAT) Export all chart recorder data in .dat format
Export all chart recorder data (*.csv) Export all chart recorder data in .csv format
Import configuration and programs Import configuration and timer / time / week programs
Export configuration and programs Export configuration and timer / time / week programs
Import programs Import timer / time / week programs
Export service data Export service data
Software update Controller firmware update
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20.7 Turning off the interior lighting automatically
Press the Interior lighting icon to turn on and off the interior lighting.
Additionally. you can define in this menu the interval after which the turned-on light will turn off automati-
cally.
Path: Main menu > Settings > Various
“Various” submenu
Select the field “Time interval light”.
„Time interval light“ entry menu
Enter the time in seconds after which the light
shall turn off automatically.
Setting range: 0 sec up to 3600 sec
After completing the settings, press the Confirm icon to take over the entries and exit the menu, or press
the Close icon to exit the menu without taking over the entries.
21. General information
21.1 Service contact page
Path: Main menu > Contact
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21.2 Current operating parameters
Press the Information icon to access the “Info” menu from Normal display.
“Info” menu.
Select the desired information.
• Select “Program operation” to see information
on a currently running program.
• Select “Setpoints“ to see information on the
entered setpoints and operation lines.
• Select “Actual values” to see information on
the current actual values.
• Select “Safety controller” to see information
on the safety controller status.
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21.3 Event list
The “Event list” displays status information and errors of the current day. It enables to view the last 100
events or defective conditions of the chamber.
Press the Event list icon to access the event list from Normal display.
Event list
Press the Update icon to update the event list.
Attention: Following a modification of the language setting (chap. 20.1) or the storage inter-
val of the chart recorder (chap. 22.2) the Event list is cleared.
21.4 Technical chamber information
Path: Main menu > Device info
Chamber name and setup
Versions of CPU, I/O module and safety
controller
for BINDER
Service
Information on digital and analog inputs
and outputs and phase angle outputs
for BINDER
Service
Information on modbus analog and digital
inputs
for BINDER
Service
Information on Ethernet connection, MAC
address display
chap. 20.5.2
Back to main menu
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22. Chart recorder display
This view offers graphic representation of the measurement course. Data representation imitates a chart
recorder and allows recalling any set of measured data at any point of time taken from the recorded period.
22.1 Views
Press the Change view icon to access the pen recorder display.
22.1.1 Show and hide legend
Show legend
Hide legend
Press the Show legend icon to display the legend on the right side of the display
Legend shown on the right side of the display
22.1.2 Switch between legend pages
Switch legend
Press the Switch legend icon to switch between the legend pages
1
st
page
2
nd
page
Switching between the legend pages
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22.1.3 Show and hide specific indications
Show indications
Hide indications
Press the Show indications icon to display the indications “Door open” (B1), “Anti-condensat.” (B2), “Com-
pressed air” (B3).
Indications “Door open” (B1), “Anti-condensat.” (B2),
and “Compressed air” (B3) are displayed.
22.1.4 History display
History display
Press the History display icon to change to the history display.
History display.
The chart recorder is paused. Data recording contin-
ues in the background.
Move the central red line by tapping and holding to
the desired position.
The legend at the right side shows the values of the
current line position.
Then further icons appear:
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History display: Curve selection
Curve selection
Press the Curve selection icon to access the “Curve selection” submenu.
“Curve selection” submenu.
Select the curves to be displayed by checking the
checkbox of the corresponding parameter. Press the
Confirm icon
History display: Search the required instant
Search
Press the Search icon to access the “Search” submenu.
“Search” submenu.
Select the required instant by entering its date and
time and press the Confirm icon
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History display: Zoom function
Zoom
Press the Zoom icon to access the “Zoom” submenu.
“Zoom” submenu.
Select the zoom factor and press the Confirm icon
History display: Show and hide scroll buttons to scroll to an instant
Show scroll buttons
Hide scroll buttons
Press the Show scroll buttons icon to access the “Page selection” submenu.
“Page selection” submenu.
Scroll buttons are shown on the left and on the right.
Use them to move along the timeline.
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22.2 Setting the parameters
This menu allows setting the storage interval, the type of values to be shown and the scaling of the tem-
perature charts.
Path: Main menu > Settings > Measurement chart
“Measurement chart” submenu.
• Select the field “Storage interval” and enter the desired storage interval. Confirm entry with Confirm
icon.
The available presentation depends on the pre-selected storage rate. Factory setting: 60 seconds. This
means the higher the storage rate, the more precisely but shorter the data representation will be.
• In the field “Storage values” select the desired
value type to be displayed.
• For scaling the representation select the desired minimum and maximum temperature value and enter
the desired value. Temperature display range: -50 °C (MK) up to 110 °C. Confirm entry with Confirm
icon.
Setting the storage rate or rescaling (minimum and/or maximum) will clear the measured-value memory
and the event list.
NOTICE
Danger of information loss when setting the storage rate or rescaling.
Data loss of measured-value memory and event list.
Change the storage rate or scaling ONLY if the previously registered data is no longer
needed.
After completing the settings, press the Confirm icon to take over the entries and exit the menu, or press
the Close icon to exit the menu without taking over the entries.
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23. Notes on refrigerating operation
Defrosting:
BINDER battery test chambers are very diffusion-proof. To ensure high temperature precision there is no
automatic cyclic defrosting device. The refrigerating system largely avoids icing of the evaporation plates.
However, at very low temperatures the moisture in the air can condense on the evaporator leading to icing.
Always close the door properly.
Operation with temperature set-points above +5 °C / 41 °F at an ambient temperature of 20 °C / 68 °F:
The air defrosts the ice cover automatically. Defrosting is continually performed.
Operation with temperature set-points below +5 °C / 41 °F:
Icing on the evaporator is possible. Defrost the chamber manually.
With temperature set-points below +5 °C / 41°F, regularly defrost the chamber manually:
• Set the temperature to 60 °C / 140°F (Manual Mode).
• Let the chamber operate for approx. 1 hour with the door closed
. Remove the access port
plugs.
Too much ice on the evaporator is noticeable by reduced refrigerating performance.
Operation with temperature set-points below 0 °C / 32 °F:
While operating the chamber with set-points below 0 °C / 32 °F condensation is possible at the inner surface
of the door around the door gasket.
In case of heavy condensation, check tightness of the door gasket.
After one or two days operation at a set-point below 0 °C / 32 °F a thin ice layer can cover the inner chamber
door, the front margins of the inner kettles and may be the glass window.. The amount depends on the
ambient temperature and humidity. This does not influence the proper function of the refrigerating system.
Refrigerating performance decreases while operating the chamber at temperatures below
0 °C / 32 °F due to icing of the evaporators. For this reason defrost the chamber regularly,
e.g. once a week.
NOTICE
Danger of overflowing due to uncontrolled defrosting of icing on the evaporator.
Damage to the surroundings of the chamber.
After several days of refrigerating below +5 °C / 41 °F:
∅ Do NOT directly turn off the chamber.
Manually defrost the chamber (see description above).
Then, shut down the chamber at the main power switch (13). Keep removed the access
port plugs.
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24. Anti-condensation protection via operation line
The anti-condensation protection condensates the chamber humidity at the coldest point in order to avoid
the samples becoming wet from condensation. Anti-condensation protection is performed by the evaporator
and can be programmed On/Off via operation line “Anti-condensation” in Fixed value and program modes.
Use the anti-condensation protection only if absolutely necessary to prevent condensation on
the charging material.
When the anti-condensation protection is enabled the refrigeration machine keeps operating within warm-
ing-up phases (On = refrigeration machine operating, Off = refrigeration machine off).
• If possible, use the anti-condensation protection only during warm-up phases. If necessary it can
also be activated during hold phases.
• Do NOT use the anti-condensation protection above a temperature set-point of +20 °C / 68 °F
maximum.
To obtain optimal warming results without condensation on the samples, program a heating gradient of
approx. 0.5 °C/min.
Example:
W/°C
t/min.
00
01
02
03
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
80
120
180
380
04
ON
OFF
t/min.
Minimum
tolerance
Maximum
tolerance
Operation
line “Anti-condensation“
Depending on size, material, and shape of the charging material and on the heating-up rate, condensation
may form despite the activated anti-condensation protection. This condensation is, however, reduced com-
pared to the state without anti-condensation protection.
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25. Zero-voltage switching outputs via operation lines
The chambers are equipped optionally with four zero-voltage switching outputs (DIN sockets (17) and (18)
located in the lateral control panel).
The operation lines serve to switch any device connected to the zero-voltage relay output. They can be
programmed On/Off in Fixed value and program modes.
Connection for operation lines “Switching output 1” and “2” occurs via DIN socket (17), connection for op-
eration lines “Switching output 3” and “4” via DIN socket (18) in the lateral control panel:
OUTPUT TRACK 1+2
24V/MAX.2,5A
OUTPUT TRACK 3+4
24V/MAX.2,5A
Figure 24: Pin configuration of DIN sockets (17) left and (18) right
DIN socket (17):
Operation line “Switching output 1” Operation line “Switching output 2”
Pin 1: Pin
Pin 2: Make
Pin 4: Pin
Pin 5: Make
DIN socket (18):
Operation line “Switching output 3” Operation line “Switching output 4”
Pin 1: Pin
Pin 2: Make
Pin 4: Pin
Pin 5: Make
Maximum loading capacity of the switching contacts: 24V AC/DC – 2.5 A
DANGER
Electrical hazard through overload of contacts.
Deadly electric shock. Damage to the switching contacts and connection socket.
∅ Do NOT exceed the maximum switching load of 24V AC/DC – 2.5A.
∅ Do NOT connect any devices with a higher loading capacity.
1
2
4
5
1
2
4
5
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26. Options
26.1 APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software (option)
The chambers are regularly equipped with an Ethernet interface (15) that can connect the BINDER APT-
COM™ 4 Multi Management Software. The MAC Address is indicated in the “Device info” controller menu
(chap. 20.5.2.2). The actual temperature values are given at adjustable intervals. Programming can be
performed graphically via PC. Up to 100 chambers can be cross-linked. For further information please refer
to the APT-COM™ 4 operating manual.
26.1.1 APT-COM™ 4 Basic Edition
APT-COM™ 4 Basic Edition is included with the chamber. APT-COM™ 4 is available for download on the
BINDER website. Upon registering the chamber, you will receive a license key with which you can activate
the functionality of the Basic Edition for your downloaded version.
Registration of the Multi Management Software APT-COM™ BASIC-Edition
Register now for getting your free BINDER Multi Management Software APT-COM™ 4 BASIC-Edition.
With the purchase of your BINDER chamber you will receive the BINDER Multi Management Software
APT-COM4™ 4 BASIC-Edition for free.
BINDER´s new Multi Management Software provides management, logging, programming and documen-
tation options and much more.
Important characteristics of APT-COM™ 4 BASIC-Edition:
Administration of up to five connected chambers
Log management (creating, deleting, archiving)
Documentation of recording values
Central overview of all chambers in both graphic and tabular form
Graphical presentation of recording values
Graphical/numerical program editor
Manual export of recording values (CSV/PDF file)
Multilingual user interface (German, English, French, Spanish, Italian)
Optional program execution via APT-COM™
Timer function
Import of data from APT-COM™ 3
Register your chamber today and request your personal software serial number.
Click here to register: https://www.binder-world.com/en/service-support/product-registration
26.2 RS485 interface (option)
With this option, the chamber is equipped with an additional 2-wire RS485 serial interface (15a) that can
connect the BINDER APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software. The actual temperature values are given
at adjustable intervals. For further information please refer to the APT-COM™ 4 operating manual.
26.3 Data logger kit (option)
BINDER Data Logger Kits offer an independent long-term measuring system for temperature. They are
equipped with a keyboard and a large LCD display, alarm functions and a real-time function. Measurement
data are recorded in the Data Logger and can be read out after the measurement via the RS232 interface
of the Data Logger. It offers a programmable measuring interval and permits storing up to 64000 measuring
values. Reading out is done with the Data Logger evaluation software. You can give out a combined alarm
and status protocol directly to a serial printer.
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Data Logger Kit T 220: Temperature range -90 °C / -130 °F up to +220 °C / 428 °F
For detailed information on installation and operation of the BINDER Data Logger, please refer
to the mounting instructions Art. No. 7001-0204 and to the original user manual of the manu-
facturer, supplied with the data logger.
26.4 Analog outputs for temperature (option)
With this option, the chamber is equipped with analog outputs 4-20 mA for actual value and set-point value
of temperature. These outputs allow transmitting data to external data registration systems or devices.
The connection is realized as a DIN socket (19) in the lateral control panel as follows:
ANALOG OUTPUTS TEMPERATURE 4-20 mA DC
PIN 1: Temperature actual value –
PIN 2: Temperature actual value +
PIN 4: Temperature set-point value –
PIN 5: Temperature set-point value +
Temperature range: -40 °C / -40 °F up to +180 °C / -356 °F
A suitable DIN plug is enclosed.
Figure 25: Pin allocation of the DIN socket (19) for option analog outputs
26.5 Object temperature display with flexible Pt 100 temperature sensor (option)
The object temperature display enables the determination of the actual temperature of the charging material
during the whole process. The object temperature is measured via a flexible Pt100 temperature sensor and
can be viewed on the controller display. The sensor top protective tube of the flexible Pt 100 can be im-
mersed into liquid substances.
Normal display with object temperature display
(sample values)
The object temperature data is given out together with the data of the temperature controller to the Ethernet
interface as a second measuring channel and can be documented by the APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management
Software (option, chap. 26.1) developed by BINDER.
Technical data of the Pt 100 sensor:
• Three-wire technique
• Class B (DIN EN 60751)
• Temperature range up to 320 °C / 608 °F
• Stainless steel protective tube 45 mm / 1.78 in length, material no. 1.4501
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26.6 Compressed air connection (option)
This option permits directly connecting compressed air to the chamber.
Requirements for the compressed air supplied directly to the chamber
• Quality of the air: DIN ISO 8573-1:2010 [2:2:1]
• Supply pressure: 6-8 bar domestic connection
If a different connection pressure is required, please contact BINDER INDIVIDUAL Customized Solu-
tions.
• Permissible temperature: +10 °C / 50 °F up to +50 °C / 122 °F.
• Air requirement: 15 m³/h (at normal pressure)
• Connection:
Connection is established to the coupling connector (25) in the rear panel : Standard quick acting closure
socket for compressed air, nominal width 7.85 mm / 0.31 in.
Activation:
Operation line “Compressed air valve” serves to open the solenoid valve of the compressed air connection
(25).
27. Cleaning and decontamination
Clean the chamber after each use in order to prevent potential corrosion damage by ingredients of the
loading material.
Prior to renewed startup, allow the chamber to completely dry after all cleaning and decontamination
measures.
The safety module must NOT be opened for cleaning purposes or poured over with water.
DANGER
Electrical hazard by water entering the chamber and the safety module.
Deadly electric shock. Damage of components of the safety equipment.
∅ Do NOT spill water or cleaning agents over the inner and outer chamber surfaces.
∅ Do NOT spill water or cleaning agents over the safety module.
∅ Do NOT open the safety module for cleaning.
∅ Do NOT put ANY cleaning aids (cloth or brush) into slots or openings on the chamber.
Before cleaning turn off the main switch of the gas detection system.
Before cleaning, turn off the chamber at the main power switch and disconnect the
power plug. Let the chamber cool down to ambient temperature.
Completely dry the chamber before turning it on again.
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27.1 Cleaning the battery test chamber following normal operation
Disconnect the chamber from the power supply before cleaning. Disconnect the power plug. Before clean-
ing turn off the main switch of the gas detection system.
The interior of the chamber must be kept clean. Thoroughly remove any residues of test ma-
terial.
Wipe the surfaces with a moistened towel. In addition, you can use the following cleaning agents:
Exterior surfaces,
inner chamber,
racks, door gaskets
Standard commercial cleaning detergents free from acid or halides.
Alcohol based solutions.
We recommend using the neutral cleaning agent Art. No. 1002-0016.
Instrument panel
Standard commercial cleaning detergents free from acid or halides.
We recommend using the neutral cleaning agent Art. No. 1002-0016.
Zinc coated hinge parts,
rear chamber wall
Standard commercial cleaning detergents free from acid or halides.
Do NOT use a neutral cleaning agent on zinc coated surfaces.
Indicator light, safety
module housing, ex-
haust port
Standard commercial cleaning detergents free from acid or halides.
Alcohol based solutions.
Do not use cleaning agents that may cause a hazard due to reaction with components of the device or the
charging material. If there is doubt regarding the suitability of cleaning products, please contact BINDER
service.
We recommend using the neutral cleaning agent Art. No. 1002-0016 for a thorough and mild
cleaning.
Any corrosive damage that may arise following use of other cleaning agents is excluded from
liability by BINDER GmbH.
Any corrosive damage caused by a lack of cleaning, is excluded from liability by BINDER
GmbH.
NOTICE
Danger of corrosion by using unsuitable cleaners.
Damage to the chamber.
∅ Do NOT use acidic or chlorine cleaning detergents.
∅ Do NOT use a neutral cleaning agent on other kind of surfaces e.g., the zinc coated
hinge parts or the rear chamber wall.
For surface protection, perform cleaning as quickly as possible.
After cleaning completely remove cleaning agents from the surfaces with a moistened towel.
Let the chamber dry.
Soapsuds may contain chlorides and must therefore NOT be used for cleaning.
With every decontamination method, always use adequate personal safety controls.
Following cleaning, leave the chamber door open or remove the access port plugs.
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The neutral cleaning agent may cause health problems in contact with skin and if ingested.
Follow the operating instructions and safety hints labeled on the bottle of the neutral clean-
ing agent.
Recommended precautions: To protect the eyes use sealed protective goggles. Wear gloves. Suitable pro-
tective gloves in full contact with media: butyl or nitrile rubber, penetration time >480 minutes.
CAUTION
Danger of chemical burns through contact with skin or ingestion of the
neutral cleaning agent.
Skin and eye damage. Environmental damage.
∅ Do not ingest the neutral cleaning agent. Keep it away from food and bev-
erages.
∅ Do NOT empty the neutral cleaning agent into drains.
Wear protective gloves and goggles.
Avoid skin contact with the neutral cleaning agent.
27.2 Cleaning the battery test chamber after triggering of the CO
2
fire suppression
device
Observe the instructions in chap. 27.1. Also note the following information:
• Ensure that there are no hazardous gases in the test space. Ensure that the ventilation measures are
effective.
• Ensure that the main switch of the gas detection system is switched off.
• Ensure that the battery test chamber is switched off and de-energized (power plug disconnected).
• Ensure that no test equipment remains in the battery test chamber.
Clean the chamber after each use in order to prevent potential corrosion damage from substances con-
tained in charges. If damage has occurred to the inserted cells/modules/battery systems, use appropriate
protective equipment to prevent contamination and damage to health.
WARNING
Danger of intoxication through contamination of the chamber with toxic, corrosive
or chemically aggressive material. Danger of chemical burns due to contact with
skin, inhalation, or contact with the eyes.
Damages to health. Skin and eye damage. Environmental damage.
Take appropriate precautions when removing toxic, corrosive or chemically aggressive
material.
Wear protective gloves and goggles.
Avoid skin contact with the interior of the chamber.
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27.3 Decontamination / chemical disinfection
With every decontamination / disinfection method, always use adequate personal safety con-
trols.
If the CO
2
fire suppression device has been triggered, please observe the information in chap.
27.2.
The operator must ensure that proper decontamination is performed in case a contamination of the cham-
ber by hazardous substances has occurred.
Disconnect the chamber from the power supply prior to chemical decontamination. Pull the power plug.
Do not use decontamination agents that may cause a hazard due to reaction with components of the device
or the charging material. If there is doubt regarding the suitability of cleaning products, please contact
BINDER service.
You can use the following disinfectants:
Inner chamber Standard commercial surface disinfectants free from acid or halides.
Alcohol based solutions.
We recommend using the disinfectant spray Art. No. 1002-0022.
We recommend using the disinfectant spray Art. No. 1002-0022 for chemical disinfection.
Any corrosive damage that may arise following use of other disinfectants is excluded from lia-
bility by BINDER GmbH.
Any corrosive damage caused by a lack of cleaning, is excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH.
In case of contamination of the interior by biologically or chemically hazardous material, there are two pos-
sible procedures depending on the type of contamination and charging material.
(1) Spray the inner chamber with an appropriate disinfectant.
Before start-up, the chamber must be absolutely dry and ventilated, as explosive gases may form
during the decontamination process.
(2) If necessary, have strongly contaminated inner chamber parts removed by an engineer for cleaning,
or have them exchanged. Sterilize the inner chamber parts in a sterilizer or autoclave.
In case of eye contact, the disinfectant spray may cause eye damage due to chemical
burns. Follow the operating instructions and safety hints labeled on the bottle of the disin-
fectant spray.
Recommended precautions: To protect the eyes use sealed protective goggles.
CAUTION
Danger of chemical burns through eye contact with the disinfectant
spray.
Eye damage. Environmental damage
∅ Do NOT empty the disinfectant into drains.
Wear protective goggles.
After using the disinfectant spray, allow the chamber to dry thoroughly, and aerate it suffi-
ciently.
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28. Maintenance: inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair,
testing
28.1 General information, personnel qualification
Maintenance of the chamber includes all measures that enable and ensure the determination, maintenance,
and restoration of the intended state as well as the determination and assessment of the actual state of the
system. Maintenance is divided into inspection, maintenance, and repair or replacement.
Intended state: The defined state of a system that enables the full and safe use of the system over the
entire operating period.
Actual state: The actual state of the system at the time of the inspection.
All information must be recorded in the system logbook.
• Maintenance
Maintenance includes all measures for maintaining the intended state of technical units of the system.
Maintenance must be carried out at least once a year. See chap. 28.2.
Maintenance can be carried out by BINDER Service or by BINDER qualified service partners or techni-
cians in accordance with the description in the service manual. Refer to the service manual for personnel
requirements.
The CO, H
2
, and O
2
sensors must be replaced after 2 years at the latest.
• Inspection of the safety equipment
The inspection includes all measures for determining and assessing the actual state of technical units
of the safety device.
Inspections must be carried out at least four times a year at approximately the same time interval. The
activities involved in checking components for proper function and the procedure for this are specified
in the service manual.
Inspection can be carried out by BINDER Service or by BINDER qualified service partners or technicians
in accordance with the description in the service manual. Refer to the service manual for personnel
requirements.
In addition, the system must be checked for interference (e.g., changes to the use of the space or layout)
that have not been assessed in terms of operation.
Inspections must be carried out at least once a year for all NDT detectors.
• Simple troubleshooting on the battery test chamber
Chap. 28.4 describes troubleshooting by operating personnel. It does not require technical intervention
into the chamber, nor disassembly of chamber parts.
For personnel requirements please refer to chap. 1.1.
• Detailed troubleshooting on the battery test chamber
If errors cannot be identified with simple troubleshooting, further troubleshooting must be performed by
BINDER Service or by BINDER qualified service partners or technicians, in accordance with the de-
scription in the Service Manual. For personnel requirements please refer to the Service Manual.
• Troubleshooting on the safety device
It must be performed by BINDER Service or by BINDER qualified service partners or technicians, in
accordance with the description in the Service Manual. For personnel requirements please refer to the
Service Manual.
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• Repair
Repair includes all measures for restoring the intended state of technical equipment. Repairs to safety
devices must be carried out immediately if impermissible deviations from the intended state of the sys-
tem are detected during inspections.
Repair of the chamber can be performed by BINDER Service or by BINDER qualified service partners
or technicians, in accordance with the description in the Service Manual. For personnel requirements
please refer to the Service Manual
After maintenance, the chamber must be tested prior to resuming operation. An electrical test and a test
of the Safety device are required.
• Electrical testing
To prevent the risk of electrical shock from the electrical equipment of the chamber, an annual repeat
inspection as well as a test prior to initial startup and prior to resuming operation after maintenance or
repair, are required. This test must meet the requirements of the competent public authorities. We rec-
ommend testing under DIN VDE 0701-0702:2008 in accordance with the details in the Service Manual.
For personnel requirements please refer to the Service Manual.
• Testing the safety device
Testing before restarting after maintenance or repair as well as repeat tests according to the safety plan
created by the operator is required. Testing of the chamber can be performed by BINDER Service or by
BINDER qualified service partners or technicians, in accordance with the description in the Service
Manual. For personnel requirements please refer to the Service Manual. Observe the relevant legal
regulations for the qualification of the examiner.
28.2 Maintenance intervals, service
DANGER
Electrical hazard during live maintenance work.
Deadly electric shock.
∅ The chamber must NOT become wet during operation or maintenance works.
∅ Do NOT remove the rear panel of the chamber.
Before maintenance works, turn off the main switch of the gas detection system.
Disconnect the chamber before conducting maintenance work. Turn off the main
power switch and pull the power plug.
Make sure that general maintenance work will be conducted by licensed electricians
or experts authorized by BINDER.
Make sure that maintenance work at the refrigeration system will only be conducted by
qualified personnel who underwent training in accordance with EN 13313:2010 (e.g. a
refrigeration technician with certified expert knowledge acc. to Regulation (EC) nº
303/2008). Follow the national statutory regulations.
Ensure regular maintenance work is performed at least once a year and that the legal requirements are
met regarding the qualifications of service personnel, scope of testing and documentation. All work on the
refrigeration system (repairs, inspections) must be documented in a service log book (equipment records).
Maintenance of the safety equipment may include, for example, maintenance of system components, re-
placement of components with a limited service life (e.g., light bulbs), adjustment, re-adjustment, and cali-
bration of components and chambers. In addition, the safety device should be checked every five years to
ensure that it still meets all requirements in accordance with DIN VDE.
In the course of the annual maintenance, a leak test shall be carried out in accordance with Regulation
(EU) 517/2014 (Article 4 and Article 10 (1) (b)).
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The warranty becomes void if maintenance work is conducted by non-authorized personnel.
Replace the door gasket only when cold. Otherwise, the door gasket may become damaged.
With an increased amount of dust in the ambient air, clean the condenser fan several times a year. We
recommend checking the fan grid (behind the left maintenance access flap) every week. In case of visible
dirt accumulation, disconnect the chamber and clean the fan grid by suction.
We recommend taking out a maintenance agreement. Please consult BINDER Service.
BINDER telephone hotline: +49 (0) 7462 2005 555
BINDER fax hotline: +49 (0) 7462 2005 93555
BINDER e-mail hotline: customerservice@binder-world.com
BINDER service hotline USA: +1 866 885 9794 or +1 631 224 4340 x3 (toll-free in the USA)
BINDER service hotline Asia Pacific: +852 390 705 04 or +852 390 705 03
BINDER service hotline Russia and CIS +7 495 988 15 16
BINDER Internet website http://www.binder-world.com
BINDER address BINDER GmbH, post office box 102, D-78502 Tuttlingen
International customers, please contact your local BINDER distributor.
After 8760 operating hours or two years the following message appears:
After confirmation with the Confirm icon, the
message window will pop up again every two
weeks until it is reset by BINDER Service.
28.3 Inspections
Inspections must be carried out at least four times a year at approximately the same time interval. The
activities involved in checking components for proper function and the procedure for this are specified in
the service manual.
28.4 Simple troubleshooting
Defects and shortcomings can compromise the operational safety of the chamber and can lead to risks and
damage to equipment and persons. If there are is a technical fault or shortcoming, take the chamber out of
operation and inform BINDER Service. If you are not sure whether there is a technical fault, proceed ac-
cording to the following list. If you cannot clearly identify an error or there is a technical fault, please contact
BINDER Service.
Only qualified service personnel authorized by BINDER must perform repair.
Repaired chambers must comply with the BINDER quality standards.
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Fault description
Possible cause
Required measures
General
Chamber without function.
No power supply.
Check connection to power supply.
Check whether the chamber is turned
on at the main power switch.
Wrong voltage.
Check power supply for correct voltage
(chap. 9.4).
Main power switch (13) not
turned on
Turn on the main power switch (13).
Rear power switch (21) not
turned on.
Turn on the rear power switch (21).
Chamber fuse has responded.
Check chamber fuse and replace it if
appropriate. If it responds again, con-
tact BINDER service.
Controller defective.
Contact BINDER service.
Nominal temperature ex-
ceeded by 20 °C due to
chamber failure. Over temper-
ature protective device (class
1) responds.
Heating
Chamber heating perma-
nently, set-point not main-
tained.
Semiconductor relay defec-
tive.
Contact BINDER service.
Pt100 sensor defective.
Controller defective.
Controller not adjusted.
Calibrate and adjust controller.
Chamber doesn’t heat up.
Heating element defective.
Contact BINDER service.
Semiconductor relay defective
Chamber doesn’t heat up
when turned on.
Safety controller responds.
Inner chamber temperature
has reached the safety con-
troller setpoint. Safety control-
ler set too low.
Acknowledge the alarm on the control-
ler. Check temperature setpoint setting.
If appropriate, select suitable safety
controller setpoint (chap. 15.3).
Safety controller (chap. 15.3)
defective.
Contact BINDER service.
Safety controller class 2 re-
sponds
Limit temperature reached.
Acknowledge the alarm on the control-
ler. Disconnect the chamber from the
power supply and let it cool down. De-
tect cause and remove it.
Start up the chamber and check control
functions. If appropriate, select suitable
limit value.
Over-/under temperature
safety device class 2 (option)
responds.
Limit temperature reached.
Acknowledge the alarm on the control-
ler. Disconnect the chamber from the
power supply and let it cool down. De-
tect cause and remove it. reset the
alarm message on the controller (chap.
13.2.4). Start up the chamber and
check control functions. If appropriate,
select suitable limit value.
Refrigerating performance
No or low refrigerating perfor-
mance.
Ambient temperature > 25 °C
/ 77°F (chap. 8.4).
Select cooler place of installation.
Compressor not turned on.
Contact BINDER service.
Electro-valves defective.
No or not enough refrigerant.
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Fault description
Possible cause
Required measures
Refrigerating performance (continued)
No refrigerating performance; no-
tification “Preheat phase” on the
controller display.
Main power switch (13) and/or
rear power switch (21) turned
on less than 1 hour before op-
erating the chamber.
Turn on the main power switch (13)
and/or the rear power switch (21) at
least one hour before operating the
chamber.
Condensation
Condensation at the samples.
Heating-up phase without anti-
condensation protection.
Use the anti-condensation protec-
tion (chap. 24).
Condensation or icing at the
sides of the inner chamber.
Set-point for a long time below
ambient temperature, icing in
the preheating chamber.
Defrost the chamber.
Condensation at the samples or
at the sides of the inner chamber;
notification “Preheat phase” on
the controller display.
Main power switch (13) and/or
rear power switch (21) turned
on less than 1 hour before op-
erating the chamber.
Turn on the main power switch (13)
and/or the rear power switch (21) at
least one hour before operating the
chamber.
Controller
No chamber function
(dark display).
Display in standby mode.
Press on touchscreen.
Main power switch (13) not
turned on
Turn on the main power switch (13).
Rear power switch (21) not
turned on.
Turn on the rear power switch (21).
Menu functions not available.
Menu functions not available
with current authorization
level.
Log in with the required higher au-
thorization or contact BINDER ser-
vice to obtain an activation code.
No access to controller
Password incorrect.
Contact BINDER service.
Chart recorder function: meas-
ured-value memory cleared, in-
formation lost.
New setting of storage rate or
scaling (minimum and/or max-
imum) (chap. 22.2).
Change the storage rate or scaling
ONLY if the previously registered
data are no longer required.
Controller does not equilibrate to
setpoints entered in Fixed value
operation mode
Controller is not in Fixed value
operation mode.
Change to Fixed value operation
mode.
Controller does not equilibrate to
program set-points.
Controller is not in program
operation mode, or program
delay time is running.
Start the program again. If appropri-
ate, wait for the program delay time.
Program duration longer than
programmed.
Tolerances have been pro-
grammed.
For rapid transition phases, do NOT
program tolerance limits in order to
permit maximum heating, speed.
Program keeps the last program
setpoint constant while in setting
“ramp”.
Program line with setting
“ramp” is incomplete.
When programming with setting
“ramp”, define the end value of the
desired cycle by adding an addi-
tional section with a section time of
at least one second.
Ramp temperature transitions
are only realized as steps.
Setting “step” has been se-
lected.
Select setting “ramp”.
Acknowledging the alarm does
not cancel the alarm state.
Cause of alarm persists.
Remove cause of alarm. If the alarm
state continues, contact BINDER
service.
Alarm message: “- - - - “ or
“<-<-<“ or “>->->“
Sensor rupture between sen-
sor and controller or Pt 100
sensor defective.
Contact BINDER service.
Short-circuit.
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28.5 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH
If you return a BINDER product to us for repair or any other reason, we will only accept the product upon
presentation of an authorization number that has previously been issued to you. An authorization number
(RMA number) will be issued after receiving your complaint either in writing or by telephone prior to your
sending the BINDER product back to us. The authorization number will be issued following receipt of the
information below:
• BINDER product type and serial number
• Date of purchase
• Name and address of the dealer from which you bought the BINDER product
• Exact description of the defect or fault
• Complete address, contact person and availability of that person
• Exact location of the BINDER product in your facility
• Contamination clearance certificate (chap. 32) must be faxed in advance
The authorization number must be applied to the packaging in such a way that it can be easily recognized
or be recorded clearly in the delivery documents.
For security reasons we cannot accept a chamber delivery if it does not carry an authoriza-
tion number.
Return address:
BINDER GmbH
Abteilung Service
Gänsäcker 16
78502 Tuttlingen
Germany
29. Disposal
29.1 Disposal of the transport packing
Packing element
Material
Disposal
Straps to fix packing on pallet (size
240)
Plastic Plastic recycling
Wooden transport box (size 720,
option for size 240)
with metal screws
Non-wood (compressed
matchwood, IPPC standard)
Wood recycling
Metal
Metal recycling
Pallet
with foamed plastic stuffing
Solid wood (IPPC standard)
Wood recycling
PE foam
Plastic recycling
Outer packaging (size 240)
with metal clamps
Cardboard
Paper recycling
Metal
Metal recycling
Top cover
Cardboard
Paper recycling
Edge protection
Styropor
®
or PE foam
Plastic recycling
Protection of doors and racks
PE foam
Plastic recycling
Upholstered transport piece
(L-type profile) for door support
Steel or aluminum with plas-
tic
Keep it for transportation purpose.
Disposal: Metal recycling
Bag for operating manual
PE foil
Plastic recycling
Insulating air cushion foil (packing
of optional accessories)
PE foil Plastic recycling
If recycling is not possible, all packing parts can also be disposed of with normal waste.
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29.2 Decommissioning
• Turn off the main switch of the gas detection system.
• Turn off the chamber at the main power switch On/Off (13) and disconnect it from the power supply.
• Turn off the rear power switch (21).
• Temporal decommissioning: See indications for appropriate storage, chap. 8.3.
In case of a prolonged temporal decommissioning: Leave the chamber door open or remove the access
port plugs. For several weeks out of service, we recommend turning on the chamber every 3 days and
operating it about 30 minutes in the cooling mode. This will ensure a quicker restart.
• Final decommissioning: Dispose of the chamber as described in chap. 29.3 to 29.5.
29.3 Disposal of the chamber in the Federal Republic of Germany
According to Annex I of Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), BINDER devices are classified as “monitoring and control
instruments” (category 9) only intended for professional use“. They must not be disposed of at public col-
lecting points.
The chambers bear the symbol for the marking of electrical and electronic equipment manu-
factured / placed on the market in the EU after 13 August 2005 and be disposed of in separate
collection according to Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE) and German national law for electrical and electronic equipment (Elektro- und El-
ektronikgerätegesetz, ElektroG). WEEE marking: crossed-out wheeled bin with solid bar un-
der. A significant part of the materials must be recycled in order to protect the environment.
At the end of the device’s service life, have the chamber disposed of according to the German national law
for electrical and electronic equipment (Elektro- und Elektronikgerätegesetz, ElektroG from 20 October
2015, BGBl. I p. 1739) or contact BINDER service who will organize taking back and disposal of the cham-
ber according to the German national law for electrical and electronic equipment (Elektro- und El-
ektronikgerätegesetz, ElektroG from 20 October 2015, BGBl. I p. 1739).
NOTICE
Danger of violation against existing law if not disposed of properly.
Failure to comply with applicable law.
∅ Do NOT dispose of BINDER devices at public collecting points.
Have the device disposed of professionally at a recycling company which is certified ac-
cording to the German national law for electrical and electronic equipment (Elektro- und
Elektronikgerätegesetz, ElektroG from 20 October 2015, BGBl. I p. 1739).
or
Instruct BINDER Service to dispose of the device. The general terms of payment and
delivery of BINDER GmbH apply, which were valid at the time of purchasing the cham-
ber.
Certified companies disassemble waste (used) BINDER equipment in primary substances for recycling
according to Directive 2012/19/EU. The devices must be free from toxic, infectious or radioactive sub-
stances in order to eliminate any health hazards to the employees of the recycling companies.
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Prior to handing the chamber over to a recycling company, it is the user’s responsibility that it
is free from toxic, infectious or radioactive substances.
• Prior to disposal, clean all introduced or residual toxic substances from the chamber.
• Prior to disposal, disinfect the chamber from all sources of infection. Be aware that sources
of infection may also be located outside the inner chamber.
• If you cannot safely remove all toxic substances and sources of infection from the chamber,
dispose of it as special waste according to national law.
• Fill out the contamination clearance certificate (chap. 32) and enclose it with the chamber.
WARNING
Danger of intoxication and infection through contamination of the chamber with
toxic, infectious or radioactive substances.
Damages to health.
∅ NEVER take a chamber contaminated with toxic substances or sources of infection for
recycling according to Directive 2012/19/EU.
Prior to disposal, remove all toxic substances and sources of infection from the cham-
ber.
A chamber from which all toxic substances or sources of infection cannot be safely re-
moved must be considered as “special” waste according to national law. Dispose of it
accordingly.
The refrigerant used 452A is not inflammable at ambient pressure. It must not escape into the environment.
In Europe, recovery of the refrigerant 452A (GWP 2140) is mandatory according to regulation No.
842/2006/EC. Ensure the compliance with the applicable legal requirements regarding qualification of staff,
disposal, and documentation.
29.4 Disposal of the chamber in the member states of the EU except for the Fed-
eral Republic of Germany
According to Annex I of Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), BINDER devices are classified as “monitoring and control
instruments” (category 9) only intended for professional use“. They must not be disposed of at public col-
lecting points.
The chambers bear the symbol for the marking of electrical and electronic equipment man-
ufactured / placed on the market in the EC after 13 August 2005 and be disposed of in
separate collection according to the Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE). WEEE marking: crossed-out wheeled bin with solid bar under.
At the end of the device’s service life, notify the distributor who sold you the device, who will
take back and dispose of the chamber according to the Directive 2012/19/EU on waste elec-
trical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
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NOTICE
Danger of violation against existing law if not disposed of properly.
Failure to comply with applicable law.
∅ Do NOT dispose of BINDER devices at public collecting points.
Have the device disposed of professionally at a recycling company that is certified ac-
cording to conversion of the Directive 2012/19/EU into national law.
or
Instruct the distributor who sold you the device to dispose of it. The agreements apply
that were agreed with the distributor when purchasing the chamber (e.g. his general
terms of payment and delivery).
If your distributor is not able to take back and dispose of the chamber, please contact
BINDER service.
Certified companies disassemble waste (used) BINDER equipment in primary substances for recycling
according to Directive 2012/19/EU. The devices must be free from toxic, infectious or radioactive sub-
stances in order to eliminate any health hazards to the employees of the recycling companies.
Prior to handing the chamber over to a recycling company, it is the user’s responsibility that it
is free from toxic, infectious or radioactive substances.
• Prior to disposal, clean all introduced or residual toxic substances from the chamber.
• Prior to disposal, disinfect the chamber from all sources of infection. Be aware that sources
of infection may also be located outside the inner chamber.
• If you cannot safely remove all sources of infection and toxic substances from the chamber,
dispose of it as special waste according to national law.
• Fill out the contamination clearance certificate (chap. 32) and enclose it with the chamber.
WARNING
Danger of intoxication and infection through contamination of the chamber with
toxic, infectious or radioactive substances.
Damages to health.
∅ NEVER take a chamber contaminated with toxic substances or sources of infection for
recycling according to Directive 2012/19/EU.
Prior to disposal, remove all toxic substances and sources of infection from the cham-
ber.
A chamber from which all toxic substances or sources of infection cannot be safely re-
moved must be considered as “special” waste according to national law. Dispose of it
accordingly.
The refrigerant used 452A is not inflammable at ambient pressure. It must not escape into the environment.
In Europe, recovery of the refrigerant 452A (GWP 2140) is mandatory according to regulation No.
842/2006/EC. Ensure the compliance with the applicable legal requirements regarding qualification of staff,
disposal, and documentation.
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29.5 Disposal of the chamber in non-member states of the EU
NOTICE
Danger of violation against existing law if not disposed of properly.
Failure to comply with applicable law. Alteration of the environment.
For final decommissioning and disposal of the chamber, please contact BINDER ser-
vice.
Follow the statutory regulations for appropriate, environmentally friendly disposal.
The main board of the chamber includes a lithium cell. Please dispose of it according to national regulations.
The refrigerant used 452A is not inflammable at ambient pressure. It must not escape into the environment.
In Europe, recovery of the refrigerant 452A (GWP 2140) is mandatory according to regulation No.
842/2006/EC. Ensure the compliance with the applicable legal requirements regarding qualification of staff,
disposal, and documentation.
30. Technical description
30.1 Factory calibration and adjustment
The chambers were calibrated and adjusted in the factory. Calibration and adjustment were performed
using standardized test instructions, according to the QM DIN EN ISO 9001 system applied by BINDER
(certified since December 1996 by TÜV CERT). All test equipment used is subject to the administration of
measurement and test equipment that is also constituent part of the BINDER QM DIN EN ISO 9001 sys-
tems. They are controlled and calibrated to a DKD standard at regular intervals.
30.2 Over-current protection
The chambers are equipped with an internal protection not accessible from outside. If these fuses have
responded, please contact an electronic engineer or BINDER Service.
30.3 Definition of usable volume
The usable volume illustrated below is calculated as follows:
c
c
b
a
C
B
A
b
a
A, B, C = internal dimensions (W, H, D)
a, b, c = wall separation
a = 0.1*A
b = 0.1*B
c = 0.1*C
V
USE
= (A - 2 * a) * (B - 2 * b) * (C - 2 * c)
Figure 26: Determination of the useable volume
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The technical data refers to the so defined usable volume.
Do NOT place samples outside this usable volume.
Do NOT load this volume by more than half to enable sufficient airflow inside the chamber.
Do NOT divide the usable volume into separate parts with large area samples.
Do NOT place samples too close to each other in order to permit circulation between them
and thus obtain a homogenous distribution of temperature.
30.4 Technical data
Chamber size
240
720
Exterior dimensions including safety system and connections
Width, gross (including 18 mm for 1 access port MK
LIT 240), 36 mm for 2 access ports (MK LIT 720),
with plug)
mm / inch 1439 / 56.65 1898 / 74.72
Height, gross (incl. castors)
mm / inch
1929 / 75.94
2221 / 87.44
Depth, gross (incl. cable and door handle)
mm / inch
1040 / 40.94
1168 / 45.98
Exterior dimensions without safety system and connections
Width, gross (including 18 mm for 1 access port MK
LIT 240), 36 mm for 2 access ports (MK LIT 720),
with plug)
mm / inch 1335 / 52.56 1794 / 70.63
Height, gross (incl. castors)
mm / inch
1929 / 75.94
2005 / 78.94
Depth, gross (incl. cable and door handle)
mm / inch
925 / 36.42
1168 / 45.98
Depth, gross (incl. cable and door handle)
with voltage and frequency changer
mm / inch 1615 / 63.58 1845 / 72.64
Wall clearance rear (minimum)
mm / inch
300 / 11.81
300 / 11.81
Further exterior dimensions and distances
Wall clearance sides (minimum)
mm / inch
200 / 7.87
200 / 7.87
Wall clearance rear to set up the voltage and fre-
quency changer (minimum)
mm / inch 1000 / 39.37 1000 / 39.37
Window width
mm / inch
508 / 19.99
508 / 19.99
Window height
mm / inch
300 / 11.81
300 / 11.81
Safety module width
mm / inch
600 / 23.62
600 / 23.62
Safety module height
mm / inch
800 / 31.50
800 / 31.50
Safety module depth
mm / inch
200 / 7.87
200 / 7.87
Doors
Number of doors
1
1
Interior dimensions
Width
mm / inch
735 / 28.94
1200 / 47.24
Height
mm / inch
700 / 27.56
1020 / 40.16
Depth
mm / inch
443 / 17.44
600 / 23.62
Interior volume
l / cu.ft.
228 / 8.05
734 / 25.92
Steam space volume *
l / cu.ft
320 / 11.3
925 / 32.7
Racks
Quantity of racks (regular)
1
1
Quantity of racks (max.)
6
11
Maximum load per rack
Kg / lbs.
30 / 66
40 / 88
Maximum permitted total load
Kg / lbs.
70 / 155
160 / 353
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Chamber size
240
720
Weight
Weight (empty)
Kg / lbs.
375 / 827
584 / 1287
Temperature data
Temperature range °C / °F
-40 to +110
-40 to 230
-40 to +110
-40 to 230
Temperature fluctuation
± K
0.1 to 0.5
0.1 to 0.5
Temperature uniformity (variation)
± K
0.1 to 1.2
0.3 to 2.0
Average heating up time acc. to IEC 60068-3-5
K/min.
5.0
4.0
Average cooling down time acc. to IEC 60068-3-5
K/min.
3.5
3.4
Heating up time from -40 °C to 110 °C
minutes
40
96
Cooling down time from 110 °C to -40 °C
minutes
160
100
Max. heat compensation at 25 °C / 77°F
W
2000
3500
Electrical data (model version MK056-230V)
IP-system of protection of the battery test chamber
acc. to EN 60529
IP 23 23
IP-system of protection of the safety module acc. to EN
60529
IP 20 20
Nominal voltage (+/-10%) at 50 Hz power frequency
V
400
400
Current type
3N~
3N~
Nominal power
kW
5.60
8.70
Power plug
CEE plug 5
poles, 16 Amp
CEE plug 5
poles, 16 Amp
Over-voltage category acc. to IEC 61010-1
II
II
Pollution degree acc. to IEC 61010-1
2
2
Over-current release category B, internal
A
3x 16
3x 16
Electrical data of the voltage and frequency changer
IP-system of protection acc. to EN 60529
IP
23
23
Nominal voltage (+/-10%)
at 60 Hz power frequency (input side)
V 480 480
Current type
3N~
3N~
Nominal power
kW
9
13
Over-voltage category acc. to IEC 61010-1
II
II
Pollution degree acc. to IEC 61010-1
2
2
Fuse
A
16
16
Environment-specific data
Noise level (mean value)
dB(A)
62
65
Noise level (mean value) with voltage and frequency
changer
dB(A) 67 67
Energy consumption at +20 °C / 68 °F
Wh/h
1300
1900
Filling weight of refrigerant R 452A (GWP 2140)
kg / lbs.
1.40 / 3.09
3.20 / 7.10
* Used to calculate the LEL
Note: Chambers with voltage and frequency changer: Average heating up time reduced by 0.3 K/min each.
All technical data is specified for unloaded chambers with standard equipment at an ambient temperature
of +22 °C +/- 3 °C / 71.6 °F +/- 5.4 °F and a power supply voltage fluctuation of +/-10%. Technical data is
determined in accordance to BINDER Factory Standard Part 2:2015 and DIN 12880:2007.
All indications are average values, typical for chambers produced in series. We reserve the right to
change technical specifications at any time.
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If the chamber is fully loaded, the specified heating up and cooling down times may vary ac-
cording to the load.
30.5 Equipment and options (extract)
To operate the alternating climate chamber, use only original BINDER accessories or acces-
sories / components from third-party suppliers authorized by BINDER. The user is responsi-
ble for any risk arising from using unauthorized accessories.
Regular equipment
Microprocessor display program controller
Door with heated window and interior lighting
Programmable anti-condensation protection of charging material
Environmentally friendly refrigerant R452A
Safety controller (temperature safety device class 2 acc. to DIN 12880:2007)
Internal socket 230 V AC, 1N ~ 50-60 Hz, max. load 500W, protection type IP 54
Ethernet interface for computer communication
1 access port with silicone plug, diameter 50 mm / 1.97 in left (LIT MK 240),
2 access ports with silicone plug, diameter 80 mm / 3.18 in left and right (LIT MK 720)
1 rack, stainless steel
Aeration / venting
Four castors (2 lockable)
Options / accessories
Additional rack, stainless steel
Perforated rack, stainless steel
Reinforced rack with 1 set of rack lockings
Securing elements for additional fastening of racks (4 pieces)
Lockable door
Access ports 30mm, 50mm, 80mm, 100mm, 125mm, left or right, with silicone plug
Over-/under temperature safety device class 2
Analogue outputs 4-20 mA for temperature actual value and set-point value to 6 pole DIN connection
socket, DIN plug included
Object temperature display with flexible Pt100 temperature sensor
Notch-type access port 35 x 100 mm in the door
Interface RS 485
BINDER Data Logger kit for temperature TH 220
4 zero-voltage switching outputs, addressable via operation lines
Calibration of temperature including certificate
Spatial temperature measurement including certificate
Spatial temperature measurement acc. to DIN 12880 including certificate
Qualification folder
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30.6 Accessories and spare parts (extract)
BINDER GmbH is responsible for the safety features of the chamber only, provided skilled
electricians or qualified personnel authorized by BINDER perform all maintenance and repair,
and if components relating to chamber safety are replaced in the event of failure with original
spare parts. The user is responsible for any risks arising from using unauthorized accessories
/ components.
Chamber size
240
720
Description
Art. No.
Rack, stainless steel 6004-0097 6004-0102
Perforated rack, stainless steel
8009-0447
8009-0511
Reinforced rack, stainless steel, with rack lockings
8012-0605
8012-0684
Rack lockings (4 pieces)
8012-0620
8012-0620
Door gasket silicone inside
6005-0188
6005-0199
Door gasket silicone outside
6005-0157
6005-0173
Description
Art. No.
Plug for silicon access port d50
6016-0032
Plug for silicon access port d 80
6016-0029
Data Logger Kit T 220
8012-0715
Door switch
5019-0061
Neutral cleaning agent, 1 kg
1002-0016
Validation service
Art. No.
Qualification folder IQ-OQ (printed version)
7007-0001
Qualification folder IQ-OQ (digital version)
7057-0001
Qualification folder IQ-OQ-PQ (printed version)
7007-0005
Qualification folder IQ-OQ-PQ (digital version)
7057-0005
Execution of IQ-OQ
DL410200
Execution of IQ-OQ-PQ
DL440500
Calibration service
Art. No.
Calibration of temperature including certificate (1 measuring point)
DL300101
Spatial temperature measurement including certificate
(9 measuring points)
DL300109
Spatial temperature measurement including certificate
(18 measuring points)
DL300118
Spatial temperature measurement including certificate
(27 measuring points)
DL300127
For information on components not listed here, please contact BINDER Service.
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30.7 Dimensions
LIT MK 240 dimensions:
[mm]
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LIT MK 720 dimensions:
[mm]
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31. Certificates and declarations of conformity
31.1 EU Declaration of Conformity
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31.2 Certificate for the GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Un-
fallversicherung e.V.“ (German Social Accident Insurance) DGUV
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31.3 Safety concept certificate from TÜV Süd
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32. Contamination clearance certificate
32.1 For chambers located outside the USA and Canada
Declaration regarding safety and health
Erklärung zur Sicherheit und gesundheitlichen Unbedenklichkeit
The German Ordinance on Hazardous Substances (GefStofV), and the regulations regarding safety at the
workplace, require that this form be filled out for all products that are returned to us, so that the safety and
the health of our employees can be guaranteed.
Die Sicherheit und Gesundheit unserer Mitarbeiter, die Gefahrstoffverordnung GefStofV und die Vorschriften zur
Sicherheit am Arbeitsplatz machen es erforderlich, dass dieses Formblatt für alle Produkte, die an uns zurückgeschickt
wird.
Note: A repair is not possible without a completely filled out form.
Ohne Vorliegen des vollständig ausgefüllten Formblattes ist eine Reparatur nicht möglich.
• A completely filled out form must be transmitted via Fax (+49 (0) 7462 2005 93555) or by letter in ad-
vance, so that this information is available before the equipment/component part arrives. A second copy
of this form must accompany the equipment/component part. In addition, the carrier should be informed.
Eine vollständig ausgefüllte Kopie dieses Formblattes soll per Telefax (Nr. +49 (0) 7462 2005 93555) oder Brief
vorab an uns gesandt werden, so dass die Information vorliegt, bevor das Gerät/Bauteil eintrifft. Eine weitere Kopie
soll dem Gerät/Bauteil beigefügt sein. Ggf. ist auch die Spedition zu informieren.
• Incomplete information or non-conformity with this procedure will inevitably lead to substantial delays in
processing. Please understand the reason for this measure, which lies outside our area of influence and
will help us to speed up this procedure.
Unvollständige Angaben oder Nichteinhalten dieses Ablaufs führen zwangsläufig zu beträchtlichen Verzögerungen
in der Abwicklung. Bitte haben Sie Verständnis für Maßnahmen, die außerhalb unserer Einflussmöglichkeiten liegen
und helfen Sie mit, den Ablauf beschleunigen.
• Please print and fill out this form completely.
Bitte unbedingt vollständig ausfüllen!
1. Unit/ component part / type: / Gerät / Bauteil / Typ:
2. Serial No./ Serien-Nr.:
3. Details about utilized substances / biological substances / Einzelheiten über die eingesetzten
Substanzen/biologische Materialien:
3.1 Designations / Bezeichnungen:
a) ____________________________________________________________________________
b) ____________________________________________________________________________
c) ____________________________________________________________________________
3.2 Safety measures required for handling these substances / Vorsichtsmaßnahmen beim Umgang
mit diesen Stoffen:
a) ____________________________________________________________________________
b) ____________________________________________________________________________
c) ____________________________________________________________________________
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3.3 Measures to be taken in case of skin contact or release into the atmosphere / Maßnahmen
bei Personenkontakt oder Freisetzung:
a) ____________________________________________________________________________
b) ____________________________________________________________________________
c) ____________________________________________________________________________
d) ____________________________________________________________________________
3.4 Other important information that must be taken into account / Weitere zu beachtende und
wichtige Informationen:
a) ____________________________________________________________________________
b) ____________________________________________________________________________
c) ____________________________________________________________________________
4. Declaration on the risk of these substances (please checkmark the applicable items) /
Erklärung zur Gefährlichkeit der Stoffe (bitte Zutreffendes ankreuzen) :
4.1 For non-toxic, non-radioactive, biologically harmless materials / für nicht giftige, nicht radi-
oaktive, biologisch ungefährliche Stoffe:
We hereby guarantee that the above-mentioned unit / component part… /
Wir versichern, dass o.g.
Gerät/Bauteil...
Has not been exposed to or contains any toxic or otherwise hazardous substances /
weder giftige noch
sonstige gefährliche Stoffe enthält oder solche anhaften.
That eventually generated reaction products are non-toxic and also do not represent a hazard / auch
evtl. entstandene Reaktionsprodukte weder giftig sind noch sonst eine Gefährdung darstellen.
Eventual residues of hazardous substances have been removed /
evtl. Rückstände von Gefahrstoffen ent-
fernt wurden.
4.2 For toxic, radioactive, biologically harmful or hazardous substances, or any other hazard-
ous materials /
für giftige, radioaktive, biologisch bedenkliche bzw. gefährliche Stoffe oder
anderweitig gefährliche Stoffe.
We hereby guarantee that … / Wir versichern, dass …
The hazardous substances, which have come into contact with the above-mentioned equipment/com-
ponent part, have been completely listed under item 3.1 and that all information in this regard is com-
plete /
die gefährlichen Stoffe, die mit dem o.g. Gerät/Bauteil in Kontakt kamen, in 3.1 aufgelistet sind und alle
Angaben vollständig sind.
That the unit /component part has not been in contact with radioactivity / das Gerät/Bauteil nicht mit Radi-
oaktivität in Berührung kam
5. Kind of transport / transporter / Transportweg/Spediteur:
Transport by (means and name of transport company, etc.) Versendung durch (Name Spediteur o.ä.)
__________________________________________________________________________________
Date of dispatch to BINDER GmbH /
Tag der Absendung an BINDER GmbH:
___________________________________________________________________________________
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We hereby declare that the following measures have been taken / Wir erklären, dass folgende Maßnah-
men getroffen wurden:
Hazardous substances were removed from the unit including component parts, so that no hazard exists
for any person in the handling or repair of these items /
das Gerät/Bauteil wurde von Gefahrstoffen befreit,
so dass bei Handhabung/Reparaturen für die betreffenden Person keinerlei Gefährdung besteht
The unit was securely packaged and properly identified / das
Gerät wurde sicher verpackt und vollständig
gekennzeichnet.
Information about the hazardousness of the shipment (if required) has been provided to the transporter
/
der Spediteur wurde (falls vorgeschrieben) über die Gefährlichkeit der Sendung informiert.
We hereby commit ourselves and guarantee that we will indemnify BINDER GmbH for all damages that
are a consequence of incomplete or incorrect information provided by us, and that we will exempt BINDER
GmbH from eventual damage claims by third parties./
Wir versichern, dass wir gegenüber BINDER für jeden
Schaden, der durch unvollständige und unrichtige Angaben entsteht, haften und BINDER gegen eventuell entste-
hende Schadenansprüche Dritter freistellen.
We are aware that, in accordance with Article 823 of the German Civil Code (BGB), we are directly liable
with regard to third parties, in this instance especially the employees of BINDER GmbH, who have been
entrusted with the handling / repair of the unit / component. / Es ist uns bekannt, dass wir gegenüber Dritten –
hier insbesondere mit der Handhabung/Reparatur des Geräts/des Bauteils betraute Mitarbeiter der Firma BINDER -
gemäß §823 BGB direkt haften
Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Position/Title: _______________________________________________________________________
Date /
Datum: _______________________________________________________________________
Signature /
Unterschrift: _______________________________________________________________
Company stamp /
Firmenstempel:
Equipment that is returned to the factory for repair must be accompanied by a completely
filled out contamination clearance certificate. For service and maintenance on site, such a
contamination clearance certificate must be submitted to the service technician before the
start of any work. No repair or maintenance of the equipment is possible, without a properly
filled out contamination clearance certificate.
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32.2 For chambers located in the USA and Canada
Product Return Authorization Request
Please complete this form and the Customer Decontamination Declaration (next 2 pages) and attach the
required pictures. E-mail to: IDL_SalesOrderProcessing_USA@binder-world.com
After we have received and reviewed the complete information we will decide on the issue of a RMA num-
ber. Please be aware that size specifications, voltage specifications as well as performance specifications
are available on the internet at
www.binder-world.us at any time.
Take notice of shipping laws and regulations.
Please fill:
Reason for return request Duplicate order
Duplicate shipment
Demo Page one completed by sales
Power Plug / Voltage 115V / 230 V / 208 V / 240V
Size does not fit space
Transport Damage Shock watch tripped? (pictures)
Other (specify below)
_____________________
Is there a replacement PO? Yes No
If yes -> PO #
If yes -> Date PO placed
Purchase order number
BINDER model number
BINDER serial number
Date unit was received
Was the unit unboxed? Yes No
Was the unit plugged in? Yes No
Was the unit in operation? Yes No
Pictures of unit attached?
Pictures of Packaging at-
tached?
Yes No
Yes No
Pictures have to be attached!
Customer Contact Information Distributor Contact Information
Name
Company
Address
Phone
E-mail
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Customer (End User) Decontamination Declaration
Health and Hazard Safety declaration
To protect the health of our employees and the safety at the workplace, we require that this form is com-
pleted by the user for all products and parts that are returned to us. (Distributors or Service Organizations
cannot sign this form)
NO RMA number will be issued without a completed form. Products or parts returned to our
NY warehouse without a RMA number will be refused at the dock.
A second copy of the completed form must be attached to the outside of the shipping box.
1. Unit/ component part / type
:
2. Serial No.
3. List any exposure to hazardous liquids, gasses or substances and radioactive material
3.1 List with MSDS sheets attached where available or needed
(if there is not enough space available below, please attach a page):
a) ____________________________________________________________________________
b) ____________________________________________________________________________
c) ____________________________________________________________________________
3.2 Safety measures required for handling the list under 3.1
a) ____________________________________________________________________________
b) ____________________________________________________________________________
c) ____________________________________________________________________________
3.3 Measures to be taken in case of skin contact or release into the atmosphere
:
a) ____________________________________________________________________________
b) ____________________________________________________________________________
c) ____________________________________________________________________________
d) ____________________________________________________________________________
3.4 Other important information that must be considered
:
a) ____________________________________________________________________________
b) ____________________________________________________________________________
c) ____________________________________________________________________________
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4. Declaration of Decontamination
For toxic, radioactive, biologically and chemically harmful or hazardous substances, or any other
hazardous materials.
We hereby guarantee that
4.1 Any hazardous substances, which have come into contact with the above-mentioned equipment /
component part, have been completely listed under item 3.1 and that all information in this regard is
complete
.
4.2 That the unit /component part has not been in contact with radioactivity
4.3 Any Hazardous
substances were removed from the unit / component part, so that no hazard exists
for a persons in the shipping, handling or repair of these returned unit
4.4 The unit was securely packaged in the original undamaged packaging and properly identified on the
outside of the packaging material with the unit designation, the RMA number and a copy of this dec-
laration.
4.5 Shipping laws and regulations have not been violated.
I hereby commit and guarantee that we will indemnify BINDER Inc. for all damages that are a con-
sequence of incomplete or incorrect information provided by us, and that we will indemnify and
hold harmless BINDER Inc. from eventual damage claims by third parties..
Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Position: _______________________________________________________________________
Company: _______________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________
Phone #: _______________________________________________________________________
Email: _______________________________________________________________________
Date: _______________________________________________________________________
Signature: _______________________________________________________________________
Equipment returned to the NY warehouse for repair must be accompanied by a completed
customer decontamination declaration. For service and maintenance works on site, such a
customer decontamination declaration must be submitted to the service technician before the
start of work. No repair or maintenance of the equipment is possible without a completed
form.
