Constant climate chambers from the APT.line™
KBF ICH series:
Environmental simulation chambers for constant climatic conditions with light
As regards compliance with standards, performance and functionality, the characteristics are identical to the KBF series, except for the following impressive expanded photostability test features: two spherical, non-directional sensors capture the available light quantity at a specific sampling location; this flexible method has proven more reliable than those found in any other systems and, in combination with BINDER’s light integration, is the only method of simulating the chemical actinometry electronically in accordance with ICH Q1B. BINDER has patented this process and is the only company offering this system.
- Electronically controlled APT.line™ preheating chamber technology with DCT™ refridgeration system
- Temperature range: -5 °C to +100 °C (23 °F to 212 °F) (without humidity)
- Humidity range: 10 % r.H. to 90 % r.H.
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MCS controller with 25 storable programs of 100 sections each for a maximum of 500 program segments
- User-friendly LCD screen
- Easy-to-read menu guide
- Integrated electronic chart recorder
- Variety of options for the graphic display of process parameters
- Real-time clock
- Electronically controlled humidification and dehumidification system with SPH sensor technology
- Capacitive humidity sensor
- Suitable for stability tests in accordance with the ICH guideline Q1A(R2)
- Automatic defrosting device for long-term operation
- Inner glass door
- Environmentally friendly refrigerant R 134a
- Collecting pan for condensate on the door
- Independent adjustable temperature safety device, Class 3.1 (DIN 12880) with optical and acoustic alarm
- Access port with silicone plug, Ø 30 mm (1.2 inch), right side (KBF ICH 240: left side)
- Complete safety connection kit for water supply incl. water hose and drain (total length 6 m / 19.7 ft)
- RS 422 interface for communication software APT-COM™ DataControlSystem
- 2 stainless steel racks
- ICH-compliant illumination in the doors for photostability tests in accordance with the ICH guideline Q1B, Option 2
- Vertically positioned illumination in both doors (10 light tubes)
- Fulfils all criteria of the ICH guideline for the visible and the ultraviolet part of the light spectrum.
- BINDER test certificate
| KBF 240 | KBF 720 | |
| Exterior dimensions | ||
| Width (mm/inch) | 905 / 35.6 | 1234 / 48.6 |
| Height (inclusive feet/castors) (mm/inch) | 1458 / 57.4 | 1816 / 71.5 |
| Depth (mm/inch) | 765 / 30.1 | 867 / 34.1 |
| Plus door handle, I-panel, connection (mm/inch) | 100 / 3.9 | 100 / 3.9 |
| Wall clearance rear (mm/inch) | 100 / 3.9 | 100 / 3.9 |
| Wall clearance side (mm/inch) | 100 / 3.9 | 160 / 6.3 |
| Steam space volume (l/cu.ft.) | 338 / 11.9 | 855 / 30.2 |
| Height of water connections (± 3 mm / 0.12 inch) | 84 / 3.3 | 190 / 7.5 |
| Number of doors | 1 | 2 |
| Number of inner glass doors | 1 | 2 |
| Interior dimensions | ||
| Width (mm/inch) | 650 / 25.6 | 1000 / 39.4 |
| Height (mm/inch) | 785 / 30.9 | 1168 / 46.0 |
| Depth (mm/inch) | 470 / 18.5 | 600 / 23.6 |
| Interior volume (l/cu.ft.) | 240 / 8.5 | 700 / 24.7 |
| Racks, chrome-plated (number standard/max.) | 2 / 7 | 2 / 14 |
| Load per rack (kg/lbs.) | 30 / 66 | 45 / 99 |
| Permitted total load (kg/lbs.) | 100 / 221 | 120 / 265 |
| Weight of the unit (empty) (kg/lbs.) | 213 / 470 | 278 / 614 |
| Temperature data | ||
| Temperature range KBF without humidity (°C/°F) | -10-100/14-212 | -10-100/14-212 |
| Temperature range KBF with humidity (°C/°F) | +10-90 / 50-194 | +10-90 / 50-194 |
| KBF ICH without humidity / without illumin. (°C/°F) | -5-100 / 23-212 | -5-100 / 23-212 |
| KBF ICH without humidity / with illumination (°C/°F) | 5-100 / 41-212 | 5-100 / 41-212 |
| KBF ICH with humidity / with/without illumin. (°C/°F) | 20-90 / 68-194 | 20-90 / 68-194 |
| Temperature variation without humidity | ||
| at 10 °C (50 °F) (± °C) | 0,4 | 0,4 |
| at 37 °C (98.6 °F) (± °C) | 0,4 | 0,4 |
| Temperature variation with humidity 2) (± °C) | 1 | 1 |
| Temperature fluctuation from 5 °C (9 °F) above ambient | ||
| temperature 2) (± °C) | 0,1 | 0,1 |
| Temperature fluctuation when refrigeration system | ||
| is in operation (± °C) | 0,5 | 0,5 |
| Heating up time 1), 2) | ||
| at 37 °C (98.6 °F) (Min.) | 30 | 28 |
| Cooling down time from room temp. 1), 2) | ||
| at 10 °C (50 °F) (Min.) | 35 | 35 |
| Recovery time after doors were open for 30 sec. 1), 2) | ||
| at 37 °C (98.6 °F) (Min.) | 5 | 5 |
| at 50 °C (122 °F) (Min.) | 4 | 4 |
| Humidity fluctuation 2), 4) (± RH%) | 1,5 | 1,5 |
| Electrical data | ||
| Housing protection acc. to EN 60529 | IP 20 | IP 20 |
| Nominal voltage (±10 %) 50/60 Hz (V) | 200-240 1N~ | 200-240 1N~ |
| Nominal power (W) | 2700 | 2760 |
| Energy consumption 4) at 37 °C (W) | 434 | 610 |
1) up to 98 % of the set value
2) value without illumin.
3) upon door opening or water exchange in humidity cylinder: > ± 1.5 r.H.%, recovery time approx. 20 min
4) these energy consumption values can be used upon calculation of air conditioning systems
By introducing in a humidity source to the inner chamber the minimal humidity range is affected. A water tap (1–10 bar/14.5–145 psi) with normal tap water (approx. 200–500 μS/cm tolerance + 300–150 μS/cm) is necessary for the installation of the humidifying and dehumidifying system. Furthermore, a 40 mm (1.6 inch) water drain with descending gradient is required.
All specified technical data apply for standard equipment operating at an ambient temperature of + 20 °C (68 °F), with line voltage fluctuations of ± 10%. These typical average values for series equipment were determined in accordance with the BINDER factory standard. They are based upon the recommended distances from the inner chamber walls, namely 10% of height, width and depth. Differing ambient temperatures or variances in the design of individual equipment may produce different performance data.
We therefore recommend that equipment be calibrated and/or validated on a case-by-case basis when working at the extremes of the permissible ambient temperature range.
