Constant climate chambers from the APT.line™

KBF LQC series:
Constant climate chambers with intelligent light control

Genuine KBF equipment including lighting for compliance with standards, performance and functionality, with expanded photostability test features which we have patented. Two non-directional spherical sensors flexibly capture the available quantity of light at a specific sampling location more realistically than all other systems; in combination with BINDER’s light integration, this is the only method that simulates chemical actinometry electronically in accordance with ICH Q1B.

BINDER Umweltsimulationsschränke

  • Electronically controlled APT.line™ preheating chamber technology
  • Temperature range: -10 °C to 100 °C (14 °F to 212 °F) (without humidity)
  • Humidity range: 10 % - 90 % RH
  • 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 capacitive humidity sensor
  • Suitable for stability tests in accordance with the ICH guideline Q1A
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Light Quantum Control - LQC
  • BINDER test certificate
KBF LQC 240KBF LQC 720
Exterior dimensions  
Width (mm/inch) 1034 / 40.7 1234 / 48.6
Height (inclusive feet/castors) (mm/inch) 1142 / 45.0 1816 / 71.5
Depth (mm/inch) 746 / 29.4 867 / 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) 160 / 6.3 160 / 6.3
Steam space volume (l/cu.ft.) 308 / 10.9 855 / 30.2
Height of water connections (± 3 mm / 0.12 inch) 84 / 3.3 190 / 7.5
Number of doors 2 2
Number of inner glass doors 2 2
   
Interior dimensions  
Width (mm/inch) 800 / 31.5 1000 / 39.4
Height (mm/inch) 600 / 23.6 1168 / 46.0
Depth (mm/inch) 500 / 19.7 600 / 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.) 70 / 155 120 / 265
Weight of the unit (empty) (kg/lbs.) 184 / 405.7 345 / 762
   
Temperature data  
Permissible ambient temperature range 5) 18-32/64.4-89.6 18-32/64.4-89.6
without humidity / without illumin. (°C/°F) -5-100 / 23-212 -5-100 / 23-212
without humidity / with illumination (°C/°F) 5-100 / 41-212 5-100 / 41-212
with humidity / without illumin. (°C/°F) 20-90 / 68-194 20-90 / 68-194
with humidity / with illumin. (°C/°F) 20-90 / 68-194 20-90 / 68-194
KBF LQC 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) 230 230
Nominal power (W) 2250 2760
Energy consumption 4) at 37 °C (W) 730 970
   
Illumination data  
ICH compliant illumination in the doors in acc. Lux  4000 4000
with ICH guideline Q1B Option 2 UVA (W/m2) 5) 1.7 1.7
ICH compliant illumination underneath the ceiling in acc. Lux 4000 4000
with ICH guideline Q1B Option 2 UVA (W/m2) 5) 1.7 1.7
   

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
5) Recommended ambient temperature 20 °C (68 °F)

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.