Thermostatic test chamber MK 400

climatictemperaturefor rapid temperature cycling

Product description
The BINDER MK 400 climate test chamber performs heat and cold tests across a wide temperature span from -40 °C to +180 °C. Designed for cyclic temperature testing, it integrates APT.line™ preheating technology and a compact interior volume suitable for laboratory and production test setups.

Benefits

• Homogeneous climate conditions through APT.line™ preheating chamber
• Comprehensive programming and data acquisition compatible with APT-COM™
• Large heated viewing window with interior LED lighting

Important characteristics

• Temperature range: -40 °C to +180 °C
• APT.line™ preheating chamber technology
• Programmable condensation protection for test specimens
• Intuitive touchscreen controller with time-segment and real-time programming
• Internal data logger; measured values exportable in open format via USB
• BINDER Multi Management Software APT-COM™ Basic Edition compatible
• Troubleshooting system with visual and audible alarms
• Access port with 50 mm silicone plug (left); other sizes/positions available as accessories
• Class 2 independent adjustable temperature safety device (DIN 12880) with visual alarm
• 4 castors, two with brakes
• Computer interface: Ethernet (optional RS-485)
• CFC-free refrigerant R-452A; compressor cooling

Technical specifications
Data
Article Number: 9020-0406 | 9020-0445
Designation: MK400-400V | MK400-480V-C
Option model: Standard | with voltage and frequency converter

Performance Data Temperature
Temperature range: -40...180 °C
Temperature uniformity (depending on set value): 0.1...1.2 ± K
Temperature fluctuation (depending on set value): 0.1...0.5 ± K
Average heating-up rate (IEC 60068-3-5) -40 °C to 180 °C: 5.0 K/min
Average cooling-down rate (IEC 60068-3-5) 180 °C to -40 °C: 5.0 K/min
Cooling time 180 °C → -40 °C: 115 min

Electrical data
Rated voltage: 400 V / 480 V
Power frequency: 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Nominal power: 7 kW
Unit fuse: 16.0 A
Phase (nominal voltage): 3~/N/PE (400 V) | 3~ (480 V)

Dimensions and weights
Interior volume: 417 L
Net weight (empty): 413 kg
Load per rack: 30 kg
Permitted total load: 150 kg
Wall clearance back: 500 mm
Wall clearance sidewise: 300 mm

Housing dimensions (without fittings and connections)
Width net: 1,115 mm
Height net: 1,710 mm
Depth net: 1,400 mm

Internal dimensions
Interior width: 735 mm
Interior height: 700 mm
Interior depth: 810 mm
Unit doors: 1

Environment-specific data
Sound-pressure level: 65 dB(A)
Energy consumption at 20 °C: 1,400 Wh/h

Fixtures
Number of shelves (std./max.): 1/6

Key specifications

• Model: MK 400
• Temperature range: -40 °C to +180 °C
• Interior volume: 417 L
• Nominal power: 7 kW
• Rated voltage options: 400 V (50 Hz) / 480 V (60 Hz)
• Net weight (empty): 413 kg
• Refrigerant: R-452A (CFC-free)
• Controller: Touchscreen with time-segment and real-time programming
• Data acquisition: Internal data logger, USB export; APT-COM™ Basic compatible
• Access port: silicone plug 50 mm (left)
• Safety: Class 2 adjustable temperature limiter (DIN 12880)