OverviewThe proven specialist for reliable ICH stability tests in the pharmaceutical industry: the KBF masters all long-term tests, accelerated tests and stress tests. It fulfills all important ICH requirements, from precision to programming and documentation. With flexible water supply options for all installation locations. In addition, the new KBF consumes up to 40 % less energy than its predecessor. With optional light modules, the KBF can be converted into a plant growth chamber.
Benefits- A reliable option for critical ICH stability testing thanks to maximum climate homogeneity, even when the unit is fully loaded
- Reliable: failsafe operation over the long term thanks to proven compressor technology and interior made of stainless steel
- Smart: signal triangle with light-up status display and ergonomic control terminal with touchscreen program controller
- Economical: up to 40% lower energy consumption than the previous model thanks to modern inverter cooling technology
Important characteristics- Temperature range: 0 °C to +70 °C
- Humidity range: 10% to 80% RH
- Proven APT.line™ preheating chamber technology
- Up to 40% lower energy consumption compared to the previous model
- Energy-efficient cooling with modern inverter cooling unit
- Cooling with climate-neutral R-600a refrigerant
- Door heating to prevent condensation
- Adjustable fan speed
- Humidity regulation with capacitive humidity sensor and responsive steam humidification
- Sturdy housing design with HIT sandwich technology
- Stainless-steel inner chamber
- Inner doors made of metal oxide-coated safety glass
- Two racks made of stainless steel
- 80 mm x 45 mm access port with silicone plug
- Floor-standing units featuring sturdy twin casters with brakes at the front
- Intuitive touchscreen controller with time-segment and real-time programming
- Ergonomically adjustable operating terminal
- Signal triangle with light-up status display
- Internal data logger, measured values can be read out in open format via USB
- Class 3.3 independent temperature safety device (DIN 12880) with visual and acoustic alarms
- Unit self-test for comprehensive status analysis
- Data interfaces: Ethernet, USB
- BINDER Multi Management Software APT-COM™ basic edition
- Optional LED light modules for plant growth
Key data (table summary)Article Number: 9020-0482 | 9020-0498
Designation: KBF1060-230V | KBF1060UL-120V
Option model: Standard
Temperature range (general): 0...70 °C
Temperature range with humidity: 10...70 °C
Humidity range: 10...80 % RH
Max. heat compensation at 40°C: 640 W
Temperature uniformity at 25°C and 60% RH: 0.3 ± K
Temperature uniformity at 40°C and 75% RH: 0.2 ± K
Temperature fluctuation at 25°C and 60% RH: 0.1 ± K
Temperature fluctuation at 40°C and 75% RH: 0.1 ± K
Humidity fluctuation at 25°C and 60% RH: 1.5 ± % RH
Humidity fluctuation at 40°C and 75% RH: 1.5 ± % RH
Recovery time after door opened 30 s at 25°C/60% RH: 2 min
Recovery time after door opened 30 s at 40°C/75% RH: 6 min
Rated Voltage: 220...240 V (9020-0482) | 120 V (9020-0498)
Power frequency: 50/60 Hz
Nominal power: 1.6 kW
Unit fuse: 16.0 A
Phase (Nominal voltage): 1~
Interior volume: 1,070 L
Net weight (empty): 340 kg
Load per rack: 40 kg
Permitted load: 200 kg
Wall clearance back: 100 mm
Wall clearance sidewise: 180 mm
Width net: 1,285 mm
Height net: 1,951 mm
Depth net: 1,175 mm
Interior width: 1,011 mm
Interior height: 1,250 mm
Interior depth: 847 mm
Inner doors: 2
Unit doors: 2
Number of shelves (std./max.): 2/16
Sound-pressure level at 25°C and 60% RH: 52 dB(A)
Energy consumption at 25°C and 60% RH: 365 Wh/h (9020-0482) | 390 Wh/h (9020-0498)
Energy consumption at 40°C and 75% RH: 370 Wh/h (9020-0482) | 440 Wh/h (9020-0498)
Options, accessories & services (selected)- Inner chamber, reinforced (perm. load with U rails 300 kg)
- Door lock (lockable door handle) / Electromechanical door lock (PIN opening)
- Interior lighting with climate-resistant LEDs
- Swivel casters, height-adjustable (horizontal alignment)
- Shipping pallet with unloading ramp
- Access ports with silicone plug (various positions & diameters: top/left/right, 30/50/100 mm)
- Analog output 4-20 mA for temperature and humidity
- Specimen temperature display (Pt100 sensor)
- Calibration certificates and temperature/humidity calibration services (various extents)
- Alarm output, zero-voltage
- CO₂ gassing and CO₂ control modules (0-1% / 0-20%)
- LED plant light module and LED light bar sets (basic & expansion sets)
- Water supply options and BINDER PURE AQUA SERVICE for water preparation
- IQ/OQ/PQ execution, commissioning, maintenance contracts and warranty extension services
Characteristics / spécifications techniques- Model: KBF 1060
- Article numbers: 9020-0482 (230V) and 9020-0498 (120V)
- Temperature range: 0 °C to +70 °C
- Humidity range: 10 % to 80 % RH (temperature with humidity: 10...70 °C)
- Temperature uniformity and fluctuation examples: 0.2–0.3 K uniformity; 0.1 K fluctuation
- Humidity stability example: ±1.5 % RH
- Nominal power / fuse: 1.6 kW / 16.0 A
- Rated voltage options: 220...240 V or 120 V
- Interior volume: 1,070 L; interior dims W×H×D: 1,011 × 1,250 × 847 mm
- Net weight (empty): 340 kg; permitted load: 200 kg; load per rack: 40 kg
- Number of shelves standard / max: 2 / 16
- Access port: 80 × 45 mm (silicone plug) standard; additional ports optional
- Cooling refrigerant: R-600a (climate-neutral)
- Control: Touchscreen program controller, internal data logger, Ethernet & USB interfaces
- Safety: Class 3.3 independent temperature safety device (DIN 12880) with visual & acoustic alarms
- Optional: LED plant light modules, CO₂ modules, APT-COM™ software integration