Forced convection laboratory incubator BF 260

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Product description
The BINDER BF Avantgarde.Line laboratory incubator with forced convection is designed for gentle incubation processes under full load and high batch throughput. The unit provides highly homogeneous temperature distribution and fast recovery times, making it suitable for routine incubation and disinfection cycles.

Benefits

• Excellent temporal and spatial temperature accuracy
• High process reliability with integrated safety device
• 100 °C disinfection routine

Key features

• Temperature range: ambient +7 °C to 100 °C
• APT.line™ technology for high temperature accuracy
• Forced convection (circulating air)
• Controller with LCD display and USB data port
• Electromechanical exhaust air flap control
• Inner door in tempered safety glass
• Standard 2 chrome-plated racks (up to 8)
• Independent temperature safety device Class 3.1 (DIN 12880) with visual alarm

Data (model variants)
Article number: 9010-0319 | 9010-0320
Designation: BF260-230V | BF260UL-120V
Option model: Standard | Standard

Performance data — Temperature
Temperature range: ambient +7 °C to 100 °C
Temperature uniformity at 37 °C: 0.2 ± K
Temperature uniformity at 100 °C: 1.2 ± K
Temperature fluctuation at 37 °C: 0.1 ± K
Temperature fluctuation at 100 °C: 0.3 ± K
Heating time to 100 °C: 30 min
Heating time to 37 °C: 7 min
Recovery time after 30 s door opening at 37 °C: 3 min

Electrical data
Rated voltage: 230 V (9010-0319) | 120 V (9010-0320)
Power frequency: 50/60 Hz (230 V) | 60 Hz (120 V)
Nominal power: 0.9 kW (230 V) | 1 kW (120 V)
Unit fuse: 8.0 A | 12.5 A
Phase: single-phase (1~)

Dimensions and weights
Interior volume: 257 L
Net weight (empty): 85 kg
Load per rack: 40 kg
Permitted total load: 270 kg
Wall clearance back: 160 mm
Wall clearance sidewise: 100 mm

Housing dimensions (not incl. fittings and connections)
Width (net): 810 mm
Height (net): 845 mm
Depth (net): 760 mm

Internal dimensions
Interior width: 650 mm
Interior height: 780 mm
Interior depth: 510 mm
Inner doors: 1
Unit doors: 1

Environment-specific data
Sound-pressure level: 43 dB(A)
Energy consumption at 100 °C: 275 Wh/h
Energy consumption at 37 °C: 65 Wh/h

Fixtures
Number of shelves (std./max.): 2 / 8

Options, accessories & services (selection)

• Gas-tight option model (for improved gas impermeability)
• Inert gas connection (inlet/outlet Ø 10 mm)
• Calibration certificate (temperature, various options)
• Access ports with silicone plug (diameters: 10 / 30 / 50 / 100 mm)
• Ethernet interface for APT-COM™
• Pt100 external temperature sensor (additional flexible probe)
• Analog output 4–20 mA for temperature
• Overtemperature alarm function (switchable acoustic alarm)
• Door lock (lockable handle)
• Maintenance contracts and qualification services (IQ/OQ/PQ), warranty extensions

Downloads (available documents)
Brochures: Standard-Incubators (B | BD | BD-S | BF series)
Operating manuals and quick start guides: BD | BF | ED | FD | FED series
Data sheet: Data Sheet Model BF 260

Technical specifications — summary

• Model: BF 260 (BF Avantgarde.Line)
• Type: Forced-convection laboratory incubator
• Temperature range: ambient +7 °C to +100 °C
• Interior volume: 257 L (W 650 × H 780 × D 510 mm)
• Housing dimensions: 810 × 845 × 760 mm (W × H × D)
• Net weight: 85 kg
• Rated voltage options: 230 V (BF260-230V) / 120 V (BF260UL-120V)
• Nominal power: 0.9 kW / 1 kW
• Safety: Independent temperature safety device Class 3.1 (DIN 12880) with visual alarm
• Controller: LCD display, USB data recording
• Shelves: standard 2 / max. 8 (max. 40 kg per shelf)
• Performance: heating to 37 °C = 7 min; to 100 °C = 30 min; recovery after 30 s door opening at 37 °C = 3 min