Climate chamber MKF 115

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Product description
The BINDER MKF 115 environmental simulation chamber is designed for temperature and climate testing according to DIN and IEC standards. It combines a compact 115 L interior with dynamic temperature cycles, vapor humidification and comprehensive standard equipment for industrial test applications.

Benefits

• Uniform climate conditions via APT.line™ preheating chamber
• Automated fresh water and wastewater management
• Fast-response vapor humidification with capacitive humidity sensing
• Extensive programming, data acquisition and export (USB, Ethernet)
• Heated viewing window with LED interior lighting

Important characteristics

• Temperature range: -40 °C to +180 °C
• Humidity range: 10 % to 98 % RH (10...95 °C with humidity control)
• Interior volume: 115 L; internal dimensions: 600 × 480 × 400 mm (W×H×D)
• Integrated 20 L water-storage tank and automatic water/wastewater handling
• 4 potential-free relay contacts; access port 50 mm (left) with silicone plug
• Heated viewing window, LED interior lighting, 1 stainless-steel rack (std.), up to 4 positions
• APT-COM™ Basic multi-management software compatibility; internal data logger with USB export
• CFC-free refrigerant R-452A; compressor refrigeration

Technical data — General

• Article numbers (examples): 9020-0379 (MKF115-400V Standard), 9020-0357 (MKF115-480V-C)
• Model: MKF 115
• Manufacturer: BINDER

Technical data — Temperature

• Set range: -40...180 °C
• Spatial temperature uniformity (dependent on set value): 0.1...1.3 ± K
• Temporal temperature fluctuation (dependent on set value): 0.1...0.6 ± K
• Average heating rate (IEC 60068-3-5, -40 °C → 180 °C): 5.5 K/min
• Average cooling rate (IEC 60068-3-5, 180 °C → -40 °C): 4.5 K/min; cooling time 180 °C → -40 °C: 100 min

Technical data — Climate

• Temperature range with humidity control: 10...95 °C
• Humidity range: 10...98 % RH
• Humidity fluctuation (dependent on set value): ≤ 2.5 ± % r.H.
• Maximum heat compensation at 25 °C / 90 % RH: 400 W

Electrical data

• Typical configuration: 400 V / 50 Hz (other config 480 V / 60 Hz)
• Nominal power: 4.8 kW; unit fuse example: 16.0 A; 3~ (3~/N/PE for 400 V variant)
• Computer interface: Ethernet; other interface options available (RS485/RS422)

Dimensions and weight

• Housing dimensions (net): Width 980 mm; Height 1,725 mm; Depth 865 mm
• Interior usable volume: 115 L; interior dimensions: 600 × 480 × 400 mm
• Unit net weight (empty): 280 kg
• Recommended wall clearance: back 300 mm, sides 200 mm

Built-in features and options

• Integrated chart recorder; real-time clock; adjustable ramp function; door heating
• Alarm system with visual and audible alerts; alarm for insufficient water in fresh water tank
• Accessories and options: additional access ports (various sizes/positions), locks, compressed air fittings, dry-air injection, water circuits, water cooling, calibration certificates (1/9/18/27 point), APT-COM™ software editions, PT100 probe (optional), maintenance and commissioning services

Technical specifications (summary)

• Model: MKF 115
• Brand: BINDER
• Temperature range: -40 °C to +180 °C
• Humidity range: 10 % to 98 % RH
• Interior volume: 115 L
• Heating / cooling rates (IEC 60068-3-5): 5.5 K/min up, 4.5 K/min down
• Refrigerant: R-452A (CFC-free)
• Nominal power (example): 4.8 kW
• Interfaces: Ethernet (std.), USB data export