Environmental test chambers from the APT.line™

MK series:
Environmental simulation chambers for complex temperature profiles

This series covers the classic temperature range between -40 °C and +180 °C for heat and refrigeration tests – with the added benefit of natural simulation by means of preheating chamber technology and the Horizontal Air Flow Design. Unique technology, developed by BINDER.

With these features, the MK series thus meets the highest precision and performance requirements for cyclic temperature tests and presents an intelligent alternative to expensive individual solutions.

BINDER Umweltsimulationsschränke

  • Electronically controlled APT.line™ preheating chamber technology
  • Temperature range from -40 °C to +180 °C (-40 °F to +356 °F) (at an ambient temperature of 25 °C / 77 °F)
  • 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
  • Programmable condensation protection for test material
  • Forced convection
  • Adjustable ramp function via program editor
  • Access port, Ø 80 mm (3.1 inch), top (MK 53), right side (MK 240), and right and left sides (MK 720)
  • Heated viewing window with interior lighting
  • Independent adjustable temperature safety device, Class 2 (DIN 12880), with optical and acoustic temperature alarm
  • Environmentally friendly refrigerant R 404a
  • RS 422 interface for communication software APT-COM™ DataControlSystem
  • 2 stainless steel shelves
  • BINDER test certificate
MK 53MK 240MK 720
Exterior dimensions   
Width (mm/inch) 740 / 29.1 1130 / 44.5 1381 / 52.8
Height (incl. feet/castors) (mm/inch) 1242 / 48.9 1713 / 67.4 1997 / 78.6
Depth, excl. 55 mm (2.2 inch) for door handle (mm/inch) 794 / 29.1 946 / 37.2 1038 / 40.9
Wall clearance (mm/inch) 160 / 6.3 160 / 6.3 160 / 6.3
Viewing window width (mm/inch) 280 / 11 508 / 20 360 / 14.2
Viewing window height (mm/inch) 280 / 11 300 / 11.8 760 / 29.9
Number of doors 1 1 1
    
Interior dimensions   
Width (mm/inch) 402 / 15.8 735 / 28.9 1000 / 39.4
Height (mm/inch) 402 / 15.8 700 / 27.6 1168 / 46
Depth (mm/inch) 330 / 13 443 / 17.4 600 / 23.6
Interior volume (l/cu.ft.) 53 / 1.9 228 / 8.1 700 / 25.1
Shelves (number standard/max.) 2 / 5 2 / 6 2 / 14
Load per shelf (kg/lbs.) 15 / 33 30 / 66 40 / 88
Permitted total load (kg/lbs.) 40 / 88 70 / 155 120 / 265
Weight (empty) (kg/lbs.) 150 / 331 340 / 772 460 / 1015
    
Temperature data   
Temperature range (°C/°F) -40* to 180 / -40* to 356 -40* to 180 / -40* to 356 -40* to 180 / -40* to 356
Temperature variation   
-40 °C (-40 °F) (± °C) 0.8 0.9 1
-10 °C (14 °F) (± °C) 0.7 0.8 1
0 °C (32 °F) (± °C) 0.4 0.7 1
20 °C (68 °F) (± °C) 0.8 1 1.9
70 °C (158 °F) (± °C) 1.2 0.9 1
150 °C (302 °F) (± °C) 2 1 2.5
Temperature fluctuation (± °C)** 0.1 - 0.5 0.1 - 0.5 0.1 - 0.5
Recovery time after 30 sec door open   
at -10 °C (14 °F) (Min.) 5 8 11
at 70 °C (158 °F) (Min.) 1 2 3
at 150 °C (302 °F) (Min.) 5 7 9
Heating up time from -40 °C up to 180 °C (Min.)*** 52 45 85
Cooling down time from 180 °C up to -40 °C (Min.)*** 105 98 180
Mean heating rate acc. IEC 60068-3-5 (K/min.) 5.2 5 3
Mean cooling rate acc. IEC 60068-3-5 (K/min.) 5 5 2.3
    
Electrical data   
Housing protection acc. to EN 50529 IP 20 IP 20 IP 20
Nominal voltage (±10 %) 50/60 Hz (V) 230 (1N) 400 (3N) 400 (3N)
Nominal power (W) 2600 6000 6000
Energy consumption at 20 °C (68 °F) (W)**** 1020 1750 2100
Noise level (ca. dB(A)) 59 62 65
Individually tested in compliance with VDE 0113 true true true
    

1) These energy consumption values can be used upon calculation of air conditioning systems
* Valid at an ambient temperature up to 25 °C (77 °F)

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.