Environmental test chambers from the APT.line™

MK series:
Environmental simulation chambers for complex temperature profiles

This series covers the classic temperature range between -40 °C and +180 °C for heat and refrigeration tests – with the added benefit of natural simulation by means of preheating chamber technology and the Horizontal Air Flow Design. Unique technology, developed by BINDER.

With these features, the MK series thus meets the highest precision and performance requirements for cyclic temperature tests and presents an intelligent alternative to expensive individual solutions.

BINDER Umweltsimulationsschränke

  • Electronically controlled APT.line™ preheating chamber technology (MK 240)
  • Temperature range from -40 °C to 180 °C (-40 °F to 356 °F) (at an ambient temperature of 25 °C / 77 °F)
  • MCS controller with 25 storable programs of 100 sections each for a maximum of 500 program segments
    • User-friendly LCD screen
    • Easy-to-read menu guide
    • Integrated electronic chart recorder
    • Variety of options for the graphic display of process parameters
    • Real-time clock
  • Heated viewing window with interior lighting
  • Variable adjustable high-performance fan (MK 720)
  • Programmable condensation protection for test material
  • Adjustable ramp function via program editor
  • Independent adjustable temperature safety device, Class 2 (DIN 12880), with optical and acoustic temperature alarm
  • Environmentally friendly refrigerant R 404a
  • RS 422 interface for communication software APT-COM™ DataControlSystem
  • Access port, Ø 80 mm (3.1 inch), top (MK 53), right side (MK 240), and right and left sides (MK 720)
  • 2 stainless steel shelves
  • BINDER test certificate
MK 53MK 240MK 720
Exterior dimensions   
Width (mm/inch) 740 / 29.1 1130 / 44.5 1381 / 54.4
Height (incl. feet/castors) (mm/inch) 1242 / 48.9 1713 / 67.4 1997 / 78.6
Depth, excl. 55 mm (2.2 inch) for door handle (mm/inch) 794 / 31.3 946 / 37.2 988 / 38.9
Wall clearance rear (mm/inch) 100 / 3.9 100 / 3.9 100 / 3.9
Wall clearance (mm/inch) 160 / 6.3 160 / 6.3 160 / 6.3
Viewing window width (mm/inch) 280 / 11.0 508 / 20.0 360 / 14.2
Viewing window height (mm/inch) 280 / 11.0 300 / 11.8 760 / 29.9
Number of doors 1 1 1
    
Interior dimensions   
Width (mm/inch) 402 / 15.8 735 / 28.9 1000 / 39.4
Height (mm/inch) 402 / 15.8 700 / 27.6 1168 / 46.0
Depth (mm/inch) 330 / 13.0 443 / 17.4 600 / 23.6
Interior volume (l/cu.ft.) 53 / 1.9 228 / 8.0 720 / 25.1
Racks (number standard/max.) 2 / 5 2 / 6 2 / 14
Load per rack (kg/lbs.) 15 / 33 30 / 66 40 / 88
Permitted total load (kg/lbs.) 40 / 88 70 / 155 120 / 265
Weight (empty) (kg/lbs.) 150 / 331 340 / 772 360 / 795
    
Temperature data   
Temperature range (°C/°F) -40 to 180 / -40 to 356 -40 to 180 / -40 to 356 -40 to 180 / -40 to 356
Temperature variation   
-40 °C (-40 °F) (± °C) 0.8 0.9 1
-10 °C (14 °F) (± °C) 0.7 0.8 1
0 °C (32 °F) (± °C) 0.4 0.7 1
20 °C (68 °F) (± °C) 0.8 1 1.9
70 °C (158 °F) (± °C) 1.2 0.9 1
150 °C (302 °F) (± °C) 2 1 2.5
Temperature fluctuation (± °C)2) 0.3 0.1 - 0.5 0.3
Recovery time after 30 sec door open   
at -10 °C (14 °F) (Min.) 5 8 11
at 70 °C (158 °F) (Min.) 1 2 3
at 150 °C (302 °F) (Min.) 5 7 9
Mean heating rate acc. IEC 60068-3-5 (K/min.) 5.2 5 5
Mean cooling rate acc. IEC 60068-3-5 (K/min.) 2.4 5 2.1
Heating up time from -40 °C up to 180 °C (Min.)*** 47 45 85
Cooling down time from 180 °C up to -40 °C (Min.)*** 93 98 180
    
Electrical data   
Housing protection acc. to EN 50529 IP 20 IP 20 IP 20
Nominal voltage (±10 %) 50/60 Hz (V) 230 V / 1N~ 400 V / 3N~ 400 V / 3N~
Nominal power (W) 2600 4200 6000
Energy consumption 1) at 20 °C (68 °F) (W) 1020 1750 2100
Noise level (ca. dB(A)) 59 62 65
Individually tested in compliance with VDE 0113 X X X
    

1) These energy consumption values can be used upon calculation of air conditioning systems
2) to 98% of the set value

All technical specification are specified for units with standard equipment at an ambient temperature of 25 ºC (77 ºF) and a voltage fluctuation of ±10 %. All data are determined at 100 % fan speed. The temperature data are determinated in accordance to factory standard following DIN 12880, respecting the recommended wall clearances of 10 % of the height, width and depth of the inner chamber. All values have been specified at a fan speed of 100 %. All indications are average values, typical for units produced in series. We reserve the right to alter technical specifications at all times.