Climate chamber

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What is a plant growth chamber? A plant growth chamber is an enclosed climate chamber which generates a defined climate (temperature and humidity) and defined light conditions. In addition, a defined CO2 concentration may be useful or necessary. In contrast to walk-in plant growth chambers (phytotrons) or greenhouses, isolated experiments can be carried out in plant growth chambers under precisely defined and reproducible conditions. Structure and function of a plant growth chamber BINDER plant growth chambers are based on climate chambers from the KBF and KBF PRO series with temperature and humidity control, as well as refrigerated incubators from the KB PRO series. These basic units are equipped with retrofittable LED plant light modules: The control unit is attached to the exterior using supplied fastening elements and the LED strip lights are secured in the interior of the units as required using metal clips. Applications - Agriculture, agrobiology - Horticulture, fruit farming, winemaking, cultivation of ornamental plants - Green genetic engineering - Phytobiology, photobiology - Plant physiology and plant genetics - Plant protection, plant health - Entomology Selection criteria when buying a plant growth chamber - Humidity control: If required, constant climate chambers from the KBF and KBF PRO series are available as basic units. When operated with a BINDER LED plant light module, the units regulate a temperature range from 10°C to 50°C and a relative humidity from 10% to 50% (KBF series) or 10% to 90% (KBF PRO series). - CO2 regulation: In a gas-tight climate chamber, the CO2 concentration can fall, compromising plant growth. The BINDER LED plant light module is equipped with a pump that pumps ambient air into the chamber at an adjustable flow rate, maintaining atmospheric CO2 concentration (0.04 vol. %). For higher concentrations, a BINDER CO2 gassing module can be added to regulate CO2 from 0.05 to 1.0 vol. %. - Light quality: The BINDER LED plant light module can generate lighting scenarios approximating natural sunlight. Maximum brightness is achieved if all 16 LED strip lights are mounted. The module has three independently adjustable LED color channels: cold white, warm white, and dark red. The white channels simulate sunlight; the dark red channel triggers the plant’s phytochrome system. - Mounting: The light module consists of a control unit and 16 LED strip lights. The control unit is mounted on the chamber exterior; the strips are clipped under the chamber racks using metal clips. Power supply cables and fresh air lines are routed inside via the chamber’s access port, sealed with silicone foam plugs. LED light system for plants When combined with the LED light system, the climate chambers become plant growth chambers. The system consists of 16 LED strip lights, each with three color channels (warm white, cold white, dark red) that can be controlled separately. The channels can be switched, dimmed, and programmed in real time. Additional features include a twilight function and a fresh air function. Maximum irradiance (PAR) reaches sunlight strength. Example configurations: The LED strips can be configured for tall plants, short plants, seedlings, and tissue cultures. BINDER LED plant light module – Scope of delivery: - 16 strip lights with retaining clips - Light control unit with program controller, power supply, and fresh air pump - Support rails and screws for fastening the control unit - Special silicone foam plugs for sealing the access port - Cabling Functions of the control unit: - Three color channels, individually dimmable from 10% to 100% - Real-time programming - Twilight function - Ventilation function Recommended accessories: - Rack sets for holding the LED strips - Option: specimen temperature controller sensor - CO2 control module (0.05–1 vol. % CO2) The LED light system can be combined with climate chambers from the KBF, KBF PRO, and KB PRO series in sizes 260, 470, 720, 1060, and 1600 liters. Available models: - KB PRO series: With LED plant light module, sizes 260, 470, 720, 1060, 1600 liters. Temperature control from 0°C to +50°C. No humidity control. - KBF series: With LED plant light module, sizes 260, 470, 720, 1060, 1600 liters. Temperature control from 10°C to +50°C, humidity control from 10% RH to 50% RH. - KBF PRO series: With LED plant light module, sizes 260, 470, 720, 1060, 1600 liters. Temperature control from 10°C to 50°C, humidity control from 10% RH to 90% RH. Technical specifications / features: - Temperature range: 0°C to +50°C (KB PRO), 10°C to +50°C (KBF, KBF PRO) - Humidity control: 10% to 50% RH (KBF), 10% to 90% RH (KBF PRO) - LED light system: 16 strips, 3 color channels (warm white, cold white, dark red) - Real-time programmable control unit - Twilight and fresh air functions - CO2 regulation option: 0.05–1 vol. % - Available sizes: 260, 470, 720, 1060, 1600 liters