Climatic test cell MKT 240

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Product description
The MKT 240 series from BINDER is a dynamic climate chamber designed for rapid cyclical temperature tests with natural simulation. With a working range from -70 °C to +180 °C and an interior volume of 228 L, it meets high precision and performance requirements for environmental simulation.

Benefits

• Homogeneous climate conditions thanks to APT.line™ preheating chamber technology
• Extensive programming and data acquisition options (touchscreen controller, internal data logger, USB export)
• Large heated viewing window with LED interior lighting for safe inspection

Important characteristics

• Temperature range: -70 °C to +180 °C
• 4 zero-voltage relay contacts
• Programmable condensation protection for test specimens
• APT.line™ preheating chamber technology
• Heated viewing window with LED interior lighting
• BINDER Multi Management Software APT-COM™ Basic Edition
• Troubleshooting system with visual and audible alarms
• Intuitive touchscreen controller with time-segment and real-time programming
• Internal data logger; measured values exported in open format via USB
• Access port with silicone plug: 50 mm, left
• Class 2 independent adjustable temperature safety device (DIN 12880) with visual alarm
• 4 castors, two with brakes
• Computer interface: Ethernet (optional RS 485)
• Adjustable ramp function; integrated chart recorder; real-time clock; door heating
• 1 stainless steel rack (expandable); inner chamber in stainless steel
• CFC-free refrigerants R-452A and R-23; cascade compressor cooling unit

Technical specifications (selected)
Data
Article Number: 9020-0386 | 9020-0364
Designation: MKT240-400V | MKT240-480V-C
Option model: Standard | with voltage and frequency converter

Performance Data Temperature
Article Number: 9020-0386 | 9020-0364
Temperature range: -70...180 °C
Temperature uniformity dependent on set value: 0.1...1.0 ± K
Temperature fluctuation dependent on set value: 0.1...0.4 ± K
Average heating-up rate (IEC 60068-3-5) between -40 °C and 180 °C: 5.0 K/min
Cooling down time from 180 °C to -70 °C: 95 min
Average cooling-down rate (IEC 60068-3-5) between 180 °C and -40 °C: 4.2 K/min

Electrical data
Article Number: 9020-0386 | 9020-0364
Rated Voltage: 400 V | 480 V
Power frequency: 50 Hz | 60 Hz
Nominal power: 6.5 kW
Unit fuse: 16.0 A
Phase (Nominal voltage): 3~/N/PE | 3~

Dimensions and weights
Article Number: 9020-0386 | 9020-0364
Interior volume: 228 L
Net weight of the unit (empty): 380 kg
Load per rack: 30 kg
Permitted load: 70 kg
Wall clearance back: 300 mm
Wall clearance sidewise: 200 mm

Housing dimensions (net)
Article Number: 9020-0386 | 9020-0364
Width net: 1,115 mm
Height net: 1,935 mm
Depth net: 925 mm

Internal Dimensions
Article Number: 9020-0386 | 9020-0364
Interior width: 735 mm
Interior height: 700 mm
Interior depth: 443 mm
Unit doors: 1

Environment-specific data
Article Number: 9020-0386 | 9020-0364
Sound-pressure level: 64 dB(A) | 67 dB(A)

Fixtures
Article Number: 9020-0386 | 9020-0364
Number of shelves (std./max.): 1/6

Options / Accessories (examples)

• Temperature safety device class 2 (DIN 12880)
• Compressed air connection; dry-air purge to prevent condensation
• Notch-type access port in door (100 x 35 mm); various access ports with silicone plug (30–125 mm; left/right/top)
• Calibration certificates and measurement options; door lock
• Analog output 4-20 mA; RS 485 interface; Pt100 temperature sensor
• Additional stainless steel racks and shelves; APT-COM™ software editions; qualification documents and service packages

Key technical data

• Model: MKT 240
• Temperature range: -70 °C to +180 °C
• Interior volume: 228 L
• Interior dimensions (W×H×D): 735 × 700 × 443 mm
• Net weight (empty): 380 kg
• Nominal power: 6.5 kW
• Rated voltage options: 400 V (50 Hz) or 480 V (60 Hz)
• Average heating rate: 5.0 K/min (IEC 60068-3-5)
• Cooling down time 180 °C → -70 °C: 95 min
• Refrigerants: R-452A and R-23 (CFC-free); cascade compressor cooling
• Controller: intuitive touchscreen with time-segment and real-time programming; internal data logger (USB export)
• Interfaces: Ethernet; optional RS 485
• Standard fixtures: 1 stainless steel rack (expandable to 6); heated viewing window with LED