Climate chamber MKF 240

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Overview
The BINDER MKF 240 is an environmental simulation (climate) test chamber designed for standardized temperature and climate tests according to DIN and IEC. It supports rapid temperature changes with integrated humidity control and a comprehensive standard equipment set to simplify laboratory and production testing workflows.

Key benefits

• Homogeneous climate conditions via APT.line™ preheating chamber technology
• Automatic water and wastewater management with 20 L storage tank
• Fast-response vapor/pressure humidification for controlled RH setpoints
• Comprehensive programming, data logging and export (USB, Ethernet)
• Large heated viewing window and LED interior lighting for safe observation

Main features

• Temperature range: -40 °C to +180 °C
• Humidity range: 10 % to 98 % RH (with humidity; temperature limit with humidity: up to 95 °C)
• Interior volume: 228 L; stainless-steel interior
• Integrated 20 L water storage tank; automatic water/wastewater handling
• 4 potential-free relay contacts and programmable condensation protection
• APT.line™ preheating chamber for improved uniformity
• Intuitive touchscreen controller with time-segment and real-time programming
• Internal data logger; open-format readout via USB; supports BINDER APT-COM™ 4
• Access port standard 50 mm (left); multiple optional sizes and positions
• Class 2 independent adjustable temperature safety device (DIN 12880) with visual alarm
• CFC-free refrigerant R-452A; compressor cooling
• 4 castors (2 with brakes); standard 1 shelf (up to 6)

Selected performance & technical data

• Article numbers: 9020-0380 (400 V, 50 Hz) / 9020-0358 (480 V, 60 Hz)
• Nominal power: 6.8 kW • Unit fuse: 16.0 A
• Temperature uniformity (dependent on setpoint): 0.1…1.5 ± K • Temporal fluctuation: 0.1…0.5 ± K
• Average heating/cooling rate (IEC 60068-3-5) between -40 °C and 180 °C: 5.0 K/min
• Cooling time 180 °C → -40 °C: 120 min
• Temperature range with humidity: 10…95 °C • Humidity fluctuation: ≤2.5 ± % r.F.
• Interior dimensions (W×H×D): 735 × 700 × 443 mm • Interior volume: 228 L
• Net weight (empty): 360 kg • Permitted load: 70 kg • Load per rack: 30 kg
• Sound pressure level: 65–67 dB(A) • Energy consumption (25 °C, 60 % RH): 1,500 Wh/h

Options, accessories & services

• Lockable door handle; compressed air connection; dry-air purge
• Multiple access port sizes and positions; notch-type access port
• Voltage and frequency converter versions; water cooling and water-reuse circuit
• Analog outputs (4–20 mA), Pt100 sensors, RS485 interface
• Calibration certificates, qualification services, PURE AQUA water service, maintenance packages

Technical summary / specifications

• Model: MKF 240 • Series: MKF (dynamic climate chambers)
• Temperature range: -40 °C to +180 °C • Humidity: 10–98 % RH
• Control: Touchscreen controller, time-segment & real-time programming
• Data: Internal data logger, USB export, Ethernet interface; supports APT-COM™ 4
• Safety: Class 2 independent temperature limiter (DIN 12880), visual & audible alarms
• Refrigerant: R-452A (CFC-free)