Description
The Binder KBF-S ECO 240-UL is a high-precision constant climate chamber designed for long-term stability testing and accelerated aging studies of pharmaceutical products in accordance with ICH guideline Q1A. At the core of its design is Binder’s patented Peltier-based thermoelectric cooling technology, which eliminates the need for traditional compressor refrigerants and delivers up to 75% energy savings compared to conventional climate chambers. The result is a remarkably quiet, environmentally responsible unit that maintains exceptionally stable temperature and humidity conditions across its 247-liter interior. Built for reliability and regulatory compliance, the KBF-S ECO 240-UL is equally suited for material testing, shelf-life studies, and quality control applications in pharmaceutical, biotech, and research environments.
Features:
- Thermoelectric Peltier Cooling: Patented compressor-free cooling technology with advanced heat dissipation delivers up to 75% energy savings versus conventional climate chambers while operating at significantly reduced noise levels.
- ICH Q1A Compliance: Designed to support standard-compliant stability testing of pharmaceutical products under both long-term and accelerated conditions, even at full chamber load.
- APT.line Preheating Chamber Technology: Innovative preheating chamber design ensures homogeneous temperature and humidity distribution throughout the entire interior, eliminating hot and cold spots.
- Stainless Steel Interior: Full stainless steel inner chamber construction with 2 standard stainless steel racks (expandable to 9) supports easy cleaning and chemical resistance.
- Internal Data Logger: Built-in data logging with USB export in open format enables straightforward data retrieval and documentation for regulatory purposes.
- LCD Controller with Self-Test: Intuitive LCD interface displays real-time temperature and humidity readings, alarms, and additional status information; includes automated unit self-test for comprehensive status analysis.
- Independent Water Supply: Integrated water tank provides an independent humidity source without requiring external plumbing connections.
- Ethernet Connectivity: Standard Ethernet interface enables network integration for remote monitoring and compatibility with Binder’s APT-COM multi-management software.
- Access Port: Includes a 30 mm silicone-plug access port on the left side for sensor cables and sample connections.
- UL Listed: Certified for use in North American laboratory environments.
Specifications:
- Interior Volume: 247 L (9 cu. ft.)
- Temperature Range: 0°C to +70°C (max. 28°C below ambient)
- Temperature Range with Humidity: 5°C to +70°C
- Humidity Range: 10% – 80% RH
- Temperature Uniformity at 25°C / 60% RH: ±0.1 K
- Temperature Uniformity at 40°C / 75% RH: ±0.2 K
- Temperature Fluctuation: ±0.1 K
- Humidity Fluctuation: ±0.3% RH
- Recovery Time (door open 30s at 25°C / 60% RH): 5 min
- Recovery Time (door open 30s at 40°C / 75% RH): 11 min
- Cooling Technology: Thermoelectric / Peltier (refrigerant-free)
- Energy Consumption at 25°C / 60% RH: 55 Wh/h
- Energy Consumption at 40°C / 75% RH: 85 Wh/h
- Sound Pressure Level: 46 dB(A)
- Number of Shelves (standard/max): 2/9
- Max. Load per Shelf: 66 lbs (30 kg)
- Max. Permitted Load: 220 lbs (100 kg)
- Power: 100–120 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.8 kW
- Safety Device Class: DIN 12880, Class 3.1
- IP Protection: 20
- Connectivity: Ethernet
- Exterior Dimensions (W x H x D): 36.69″ x 57.52″ x 31.34″
- Interior Dimensions (W x H x D): 25.59″ x 30.91″ x 19.09″
- Net Weight: 322 lbs (146 kg)
