CO2 test chamber MK 400

climaticenvironmentalfor materials testing

Product description
The BINDER MK 400 CO₂ is a climate test chamber for cyclic temperature tests and thermal shock applications. It covers a performance range from -50 °C to +180 °C and provides a 417 L usable volume with a stainless-steel inner chamber, designed for laboratory and industrial test environments.

Benefits

• Safety: independent adjustable temperature safety device (class 2, DIN 12880) and visual alarm
• Reliability: robust components, long-term functional stability and standardized performance data
• Operational efficiency: APT.line™ preheating, R-744 (CO₂) cooling and adjustable ramp function
• Data & connectivity: internal data logger (open format via USB), Ethernet and APT-COM™ basic software

Key features

• Temperature range: -50…+180 °C (operational)
• APT.line™ preheating chamber technology
• Cooling with climate-neutral refrigerant R-744 (CO₂)
• Intuitive touchscreen controller with time-segment and real-time programming
• Ergonomically adjustable operating terminal and signal triangle status display
• Stainless-steel inner chamber; 1 stainless steel rack (std.), up to 6 shelves
• Access port(s) with silicone plug (50 mm left on MK 400; other sizes/positions optional)
• Heated viewing window with LED interior lighting; door heating to prevent condensation
• Programmable condensation protection and troubleshooting system with visual/acoustic alarms
• Adjustable ramp function, integrated line recorder, real-time clock
• Mobility: 4 twin casters with front brakes
• Data interfaces: Ethernet, USB
• Temperature reduction to –50 °C adjustable up to 8 hours

Technical specifications

• Article numbers (examples): 9020-0518 / 9020-0520
• Designation: MK400CO2-400V (also 480V variant)
• Temperature uniformity (depending on set value): 0.1…1.5 ± K
• Temperature fluctuation (depending on set value): 0.1…0.5 ± K
• Average heating rate (IEC 60068-3-5, -40→180 °C): 5.0 K/min
• Average cooling rate (IEC 60068-3-5, 180→-40 °C): 4.5 K/min; cooling time 180→-40 °C: 90 min
• Rated voltage options: 400 V / 480 V; Power frequency: 50 Hz; Nominal power: 6.8 kW; Fuse: 16.0 A; Phase: 3~/N/PE
• Interior usable volume: 417 L; Interior dimensions (W×H×D): 735 × 700 × 809 mm
• Net weight (empty): 380 kg; Load per rack: 30 kg; Permitted load: 150 kg
• Housing dimensions (W×H×D net): 1,112 × 1,723 × 1,364 mm
• Sound-pressure level: 62 dB(A); Energy consumption at 25 °C: 1,200 Wh/h
• Number of shelves (std./max.): 1 / 6

Accessories & services

• APT-COM™ software (Basic included; Professional/GLP available)
• Additional access ports, PT100 sensors, RS-485 interface, analog outputs (4–20 mA)
• Calibration certificates, multi-point temperature measurement, door lock
• Installation, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), maintenance contracts and training