Climate chamber MKFT 720

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Product description
The BINDER MKFT 720 is an environmental simulation chamber designed for dynamic alternating climate tests between −70 °C and +180 °C. It combines high cooling capacity and rapid temperature change rates with integrated humidity control for standardized and complex test profiles.

Benefits

• Uniform climate conditions via APT.line™ preheating chamber technology
• Automatic fresh-water and wastewater management with 20 L tank
• Fast-response vapor humidification with capacitive humidity sensing
• Comprehensive programming (time-segment and real-time) and internal data logging with USB export
• Large heated viewing window with LED interior lighting

Important characteristics

• Temperature range: −70 °C to +180 °C
• Humidity range: 10 % to 98 % RH
• Integrated 20 L water-storage tank and automatic water/wastewater handling
• 4 potential-free relay contacts
• Programmable condensation protection for test specimens
• 2 access ports with 80 mm silicone plugs (left and right)
• Class 2 independent adjustable temperature safety device (DIN 12880) with visual alarm
• Heated viewing window; door heating and LED lighting
• Interfaces: Ethernet (standard); USB data export; optional RS485, analog outputs

Technical specifications (summary)
Article numbers / designations: 9020-0384 / MKFT720-400V (Standard); 9020-0360 / MKFT720-480V-C (with voltage/frequency converter). Rated power: 11 kW.

Performance data — Temperature
Temperature range: −70...180 °C. Spatial temperature uniformity dependent on set value: 0.3...2.0 ± K. Temporal fluctuation dependent on set value: 0.1...0.5 ± K. Average heating rate (IEC 60068-3-5) −40 °C to 180 °C: 4.8 K/min. Cooling time 180 °C to −70 °C: 120 min. Average cooling rate (IEC 60068-3-5) 180 °C to −40 °C: 4.0 K/min.

Performance data — Climate
Temperature range with humidity: 10...95 °C. Humidity range: 10...98 % RH. Temperature fluctuation with humidity: 0.1...1 ± K. Humidity fluctuation: ≤2.5 ± % r.F. Max. heat compensation at 25 °C / 90 % RH: 800 W.

Electrical data
Rated voltage: 400 V (9020-0384) / 480 V (9020-0360). Mains frequency: 50 Hz / 60 Hz. Nominal power: 11 kW. Unit fuse: 32.0 A. Phase: 3~/N/PE (400 V) / 3~ (480 V).

Dimensions and weights
Interior volume: 734 L. Net weight (empty): 635 kg (400 V) / 887 kg (480 V). Load per rack: 40 kg. Permitted load: 160 kg. Wall clearance back: 300 mm. Wall clearance sidewise: 200 mm.

Housing and internal dimensions
Housing (net): width 1,580 mm × height 2,005 mm × depth 1,140 mm. Internal dimensions: width 1,200 mm × height 1,020 mm × depth 600 mm. Unit doors: 1.

Environment-specific data
Sound-pressure level: 69 dB(A) / 72 dB(A) depending on model. Energy consumption at 25 °C / 60 % RH: 2,200 Wh/h.

Fixtures and options

• Standard shelves: 1 (std.) / up to 11 (max.)
• Cooling with cascade compressor unit; refrigerants R-452A and R-23 (CFC-free)
• Accessories and options: water cooling, compressed air connection, dry-air injection, additional access ports, calibration certificates, extra Pt100 probes, RS485, 4–20 mA outputs, PURE AQUA water treatment, APT-COM™ software versions, safety and installation kits