BF series:
Microbiological incubators with forced convection
Premium equipment for all gentle incubation applications, including processing large numbers of samples at high throughput. Outstanding dynamics keep the required temperature virtually stable with homogenous distribution, irrespective of how many times the door is opened.
- Electronically controlled APT.line™ preheating chamber technology
- Temperature range of 5 °C (9 °F) above ambient temperature up to 100 °C (212 °F)
- MS controller with several timer functions
- Digital temperature setting with tenth of a degree accuracy
- Time functions: delayed ON, delayed OFF, and temperature-dependent delayed OFF
- One ramp function
- Adjustable fan speed (0 – 100 %)
- Adjustable ventilation by means of rear exhaust duct, 50 mm (2 inch) diameter with ventilation flap and front ventilation slide
- Inner glass door
- Independent adjustable temperature safety device, Class 3.1 (DIN 12880), with visual alarm
- RS 422 interface for communication software APT-COM™ DataControlSystem, or switch over to printer output with RS 232/RS 422 interface converter
- Adjustable intervals for printer
- Units up to 115 liters (4.1 cu.ft) are stackable
- 2 chrome-plated racks
- BINDER test certificate
| BF 53 | BF 115 | BF 240 | BF 400 | BF 720 | |
| Exterior dimensions | |||||
| Width (mm/inch) | 634 / 25.0 | 834 / 32.8 | 1034 / 40.7 | 1234 / 48.6 | 1234 / 48.6 |
| Height (inclusive feet/castors) (mm/inch) | 617 / 24.3 | 702 / 27.6 | 822 / 32.4 | 1022 / 40.2 | 1528 / 60.2 |
| Depth (mm/inch) | 575 / 22.6 | 645 / 25.4 | 745 / 29.3 | 765 / 30.1 | 865 / 34.1 |
| Depth (mm/inch) | 85 / 3.4 | 85 / 3.4 | 85 / 3.4 | 85 / 3.4 | 85 / 3.4 |
| Wall clearance rear (mm/inch) | 100 / 3.9 | 100 / 3.9 | 100 / 3.9 | 100 / 3.9 | 100 / 3.9 |
| Wall clearance side (mm/inch) | 160 / 6.3 | 160 / 6.3 | 160 / 6.3 | 160 / 6.3 | 160 / 6.3 |
| Abluftrohr (Außen-Ø mm) | 52 / 2.1 | 52 / 2.1 | 52 / 2.1 | 52 / 2.1 | 52 / 2.1 |
| Steam space volume (l/cu.ft.) | 70 / 2.5 | 142 / 5.0 | 283 / 10.0 | 457 / 16.2 | 808 / 28.6 |
| Number of doors | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Interior dimensions | |||||
| Width (mm/inch) | 400 / 15.8 | 600 / 23.6 | 800 / 31.5 | 1000 / 39.4 | 1000 / 39.4 |
| Height (mm/inch) | 400 / 15.8 | 480 / 18.9 | 600 / 23.6 | 800 / 31.5 | 1200 / 47.2 |
| Depth (mm/inch) | 330 / 13.0 | 400 / 15.8 | 500 / 19.7 | 500 / 19.7 | 600 / 23.6 |
| Interior volume (l/cu.ft.) | 53 / 1.9 | 115 / 4.1 | 240 / 8.6 | 400 / 14.3 | 720 / 25.7 |
| Racks, chrome-plated (number standard/max.) | 2/5 | 2/5 | 2/7 | 2/10 | 2/16 |
| Load per rack (kg/lbs.) | 15 / 33 | 20 / 44 | 30 / 66 | 35 / 77 | 45 / 99 |
| Permitted total load (kg/lbs.) | 40 / 88 | 50 / 110 | 70 / 155 | 90 / 199 | 120 / 265 |
| Weight of the unit (empty) (kg/lbs.) | 43 / 95 | 64 / 141 | 104 / 230 | 145 / 320 | 180 / 397 |
| Temperature data | |||||
| Temperature range, 5°C (9°F) above ambient up to (°C/°F) | 100 / 212 | 100 / 212 | 100 / 212 | 100 / 212 | 100 / 212 |
| Temperature variation 1) | |||||
| at 37°C (98.6 °F) (± °C) | 0,4 | 0,3 | 0,3 | 0,4 | 0,4 |
| at 50°C (122 °F) (± °C) | 0,5 | 0,3 | 0,8 | 0,9 | 0,6 |
| Temperature fluctuation (± °C) | |||||
| at 37 °C (98.6 °F) (± °C) | 0,2 | 0,2 | 0,2 | 0,2 | 0,1 |
| at 50 °C (122 °F) (± °C) | 0,2 | 0,2 | 0,2 | 0,2 | 0,2 |
| Heating up time 2) | |||||
| to 37 °C (98.6 °F) (Min.) 98 % | 12 | 22 | 12 | 18 | 21 |
| to 50 °C (122 °F) (Min.) 98 % | 20 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 24 |
| Recov. time after door was opened for 30 sec. 2) | |||||
| at 37 °C (98.6 °F) (Min.) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| at 50 °C (122 °F) (Min.) | 1,5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Air change at 70 °C (158 °F) (x/h) | 59 | 29 | 19 | 17 | 11 |
| Electrical data | |||||
| Housing protection acc. to EN 60529 | IP 20 | IP 20 | IP 20 | IP 20 | IP 20 |
| Nominal voltage (±10 %) 50/60 Hz (V) | 230 / 115 | 230 / 115 | 230 / 115 | 230 / 115 | 230 / 115 |
| Nominal power (W) | 400 | 400 | 680 | 850 | 1250 |
| Energy consumption at 37 °C (98.6 °F) (W) | 11 | 20 | 33 | 56 | 80 |
1) value without window
2) up to 98 % of the set value
All specified technical data apply for standard equipment operating at an ambient temperature of + 25 °C (77 °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.
