BINDER BF Series Incubators (BF53, BF115, BF240, BF400, BF720)

Incubator with mechanical convection

The BINDER incubator of the BD series with mechanical convection is suitable for all gentle incubation applications, particularly under a full load and large batch throughputs. This incubator is extremely homogeneous and has quick recovery times.

Advantages:

Safe and reproducible incubation
Disinfection routine
Broad range of products and applications

Areas of application:

Plastics Industry
Microbiology

Features	Customer benefits	Characteristics
APT.line™	Rapid and constant growth of microorganisms Reliable and reproducable incubation results Broad range of applications	APT.line™ for maximum precision Homogeneous temperature distribution even under full load Tenths of a degree accuracy, precise temperature setting Long-term stability High standard according to DIN 12880 (27-point measurement)
Disinfection and cleaning	Simple and fast cleaning Maximum occupational safety	Disinfection routine at 100 °C High-quality inner chamber made of stainless steel Fully removable elements without bothersome fixtures
Inner chamber concept	More specimen storage with the same chamber volume Minimal operating costs	High energy efficiency Very tight door closure with 2-point door latch Low heat dissipation due to 60 mm insulation Inner glass door Condensation-free inner chamber
Control and Documentation	Professional support during validation Time and cost savings Simple data transfer FDA-compliant documentation	Microprocessor control FDA-compliant software APT-COM™ Years of proven and recognized validation and documentation materials Standard RS 422 interface for network connection
Accessories and Service	The appropriate BINDER device for every installation site Broad range of applications BINDER INDIVIDUAL for customer-specific solutions Worldwide BINDER Service	Wide range of products 23 l to 720 l inner chamber with gravity convection Additional product lines with humidity, light, CO2 or vacuum Voltage variants and certificates (UL) Various options: Shaker platform, inner chamber socket, access ports, Data Logger Kits Worldwide service network

Electronically controlled APT.line™ preheating chamber assuring temperature accuracy and reproducible results

Temperature range from 5 °C above room temperature to 100 °C

Digital temperature setting with an accuracy of a tenth of a degree

MS controller with several timer functions

Controller time functions:

0 to 99 h 59 min delayed ON

0 to 99 h 59 min delayed OFF
0 to 99 h 59 min temperature-dependent
delayed OFF

Adjustable fan speed

Adjustable ventilation by means of front ventilation flap slide and rear exhaust Ø 50 mm

Inner glass door

Independent temperature safety device class 3.1 (DIN 12880) with optical alarm

RS 422 interface for use with APT-COM™ DataControlSystem communication software or switch over to printer output with RS 232 / RS 422 interface converter

Adjustable intervals for printer

Units up to 115 liters are stackable

2 chrome-plated racks included

BINDER test confirmation

BF 53
	Exterior dimensions
	Width (mm)	635
	Height (incl. feet) (mm)	620
	Depth (mm)	575
	Plus door handle and connection (mm)	90
	Wall clearance, rear (mm)	100
	Wall clearance, side (mm)	160
	Exhaust duct (outer Ø mm)	52
	Steam space volume (l)	70
	Number of doors (ea.)	1

	Interior dimensions
	Width (mm)	400
	Height (mm)	400
	Depth (mm)	330
	Interior volume (l)	53
	Racks (number standard/max.)	2 / 5
	Load per rack (kg)	15
	Permitted total load (kg)	40
	Weight (empty) (kg)	43

	Temperature data
	Temperature range approx. 5 °C above ambient temperature to (°C)	100
	Temperature variation
	at 37 °C (± K)	0,4
	at 50 °C (± K)	0,7
	Temperature fluctuation
	at 37 °C (± K)	0,2
	at 50 °C (± K)	0,2
	Warm-up time 1)
	to 37 °C (min.)	12
	to 50 °C (min.)	20
	Recovery time after doors were open for 30 sec. 1)
	at 37 °C (min.)	1
	at 50 °C (min.)	1,5
	Ventilation at 70 °C (x/h)	59

	Electrical data
	IP protection class acc. to EN 60529	IP 20
	Voltage (± 10%) 50 / 60 Hz (V)	230
	Nominal power (kW)	0,4
	Energy consumption at 37 °C (W)	11

1) To 98% of the set value

BF 115
	Exterior dimensions
	Width (mm)	835
	Height (incl. feet) (mm)	705
	Depth (mm)	645
	Plus door handle and connection (mm)	90
	Wall clearance, rear (mm)	100
	Wall clearance, side (mm)	160
	Exhaust duct (outer Ø mm)	52
	Steam space volume (l)	142
	Number of doors (ea.)	1

	Interior dimensions
	Width (mm)	600
	Height (mm)	480
	Depth (mm)	400
	Interior volume (l)	115
	Racks (number standard/max.)	2 / 5
	Load per rack (kg)	20
	Permitted total load (kg)	50
	Weight (empty) (kg)	64

	Temperature data
	Temperature range approx. 5 °C above ambient temperature to (°C)	100
	Temperature variation
	at 37 °C (± K)	0,3
	at 50 °C (± K)	0,6
	Temperature fluctuation
	at 37 °C (± K)	0,2
	at 50 °C (± K)	0,2
	Warm-up time 1)
	to 37 °C (min.)	22
	to 50 °C (min.)	23
	Recovery time after doors were open for 30 sec. 1)
	at 37 °C (min.)	1
	at 50 °C (min.)	2
	Ventilation at 70 °C (x/h)	29

	Electrical data
	IP protection class acc. to EN 60529	IP 20
	Voltage (± 10%) 50 / 60 Hz (V)	230
	Nominal power (kW)	0,4
	Energy consumption at 37 °C (W)	20

1) To 98% of the set value

BF 240
	Exterior dimensions
	Width (mm)	1035
	Height (incl. feet) (mm)	825
	Depth (mm)	745
	Plus door handle and connection (mm)	105
	Wall clearance, rear (mm)	100
	Wall clearance, side (mm)	160
	Exhaust duct (outer Ø mm)	52
	Steam space volume (l)	283
	Number of doors (ea.)	2

	Interior dimensions
	Width (mm)	800
	Height (mm)	600
	Depth (mm)	500
	Interior volume (l)	240
	Racks (number standard/max.)	2 / 7
	Load per rack (kg)	30
	Permitted total load (kg)	70
	Weight (empty) (kg)	104

	Temperature data
	Temperature range approx. 5 °C above ambient temperature to (°C)	100
	Temperature variation 1)
	at 37 °C (± K)	0,3
	at 50 °C (± K)	0,8
	Temperature fluctuation
	at 37 °C (± K)	0,2
	at 50 °C (± K)	0,2
	Warm-up time 2)
	to 37 °C (min.)	12
	to 50 °C (min.)	24
	Recovery time after doors were open for 30 sec. 2)
	at 37 °C (min.)	1
	at 50 °C (min.)	2
	Ventilation at 70 °C (x/h)	19

	Electrical data
	IP protection class acc. to EN 60529	IP 20
	Voltage (± 10%) 50 / 60 Hz (V)	230
	Nominal power (kW)	0,68
	Energy consumption at 37 °C (W)	33

1) without a viewing window

2) To 98% of the set value

BF 400
	Exterior dimensions
	Width (mm)	1235
	Height (incl. feet) (mm)	1025
	Depth (mm)	765
	Plus door handle and connection (mm)	90
	Wall clearance, rear (mm)	100
	Wall clearance, side (mm)	160
	Exhaust duct (outer Ø mm)	52
	Steam space volume (l)	457
	Number of doors (ea.)	2

	Interior dimensions
	Width (mm)	1000
	Height (mm)	800
	Depth (mm)	500
	Interior volume (l)	400
	Racks (number standard/max.)	2 / 10
	Load per rack (kg)	35
	Permitted total load (kg)	90
	Weight (empty) (kg)	145

	Temperature data
	Temperature range approx. 5 °C above ambient temperature to (°C)	100
	Temperature variation
	at 37 °C (± K)	0,4
	at 50 °C (± K)	0,9
	Temperature fluctuation
	at 37 °C (± K)	0,2
	at 50 °C (± K)	0,2
	Warm-up time 1)
	to 37 °C (min.)	18
	to 50 °C (min.)	26
	Recovery time after doors were open for 30 sec. 1)
	at 37 °C (min.)	2
	at 50 °C (min.)	4
	Ventilation at 70 °C (x/h)	17

	Electrical data
	IP protection class acc. to EN 60529	IP 20
	Voltage (± 10%) 50 / 60 Hz (V)	230
	Nominal power (kW)	0,85
	Energy consumption at 37 °C (W)	56

1) To 98% of the set value

BF 720
	Exterior dimensions
	Width (mm)	1235
	Height (incl. casters) (mm)	1530
	Depth (mm)	865
	Plus door handle and connection (mm)	90
	Wall clearance, rear (mm)	100
	Wall clearance, side (mm)	160
	Exhaust duct (outer Ø mm)	52
	Steam space volume (l)	808
	Number of doors (ea.)	2

	Interior dimensions
	Width (mm)	1000
	Height (mm)	1200
	Depth (mm)	600
	Interior volume (l)	720
	Racks (number standard/max.)	2 / 15
	Load per rack (kg)	45
	Permitted total load (kg)	120
	Weight (empty) (kg)	180

	Temperature data
	Temperature range approx. 5 °C above ambient temperature to (°C)	100
	Temperature variation
	at 37 °C (± K)	0,4
	at 50 °C (± K)	0,6
	Temperature fluctuation
	at 37 °C (± K)	0,1
	at 50 °C (± K)	0,2
	Warm-up time 1)
	to 37 °C (min.)	21
	to 50 °C (min.)	24
	Recovery time after doors were open for 30 sec. 1)
	at 37 °C (min.)	1
	at 50 °C (min.)	4
	Ventilation at 70 °C (x/h)	11

	Electrical data
	IP protection class acc. to EN 60529	IP 20
	Voltage (± 10%) 50 / 60 Hz (V)	230
	Nominal power (kW)	1,25
	Energy consumption at 37 °C (W)	80

1) To 98% of the set value

OPTIONS
Access ports with silicone plug, 10, 30, 50, 100 mm	O
Switchable audible alarm for over temperature. Adjustable limit on the independent temperature safety device	O
Switchable waterproof interior socket 230 V AC (max. 500 W), protection class IP 65, with corresponding plug. Max. permissible operating temperature 50 °C	O
Additional PT 100 temperature sensor, flexibly installed with external connection, includes LEMO connector (3-pin)	O
Temperature measurement acc. to DIN 12880 (27 measuring points) at 37 °C or at specified temperature with measuring protocol and certificate	O
Calibration certificate, measurement in center of chamber at 37 °C or at specified testing temperature	O
Extension to calibration certificate. Each additional measurement at additional measuring point or testing temperature	O
Anti-slip rubber pads for safe stacking (1 set of 4 pieces)	O
Data Logger Kit T 220: For continuous temperature recording of -90 °C to 220 °C. Kit includes 1 data logger, PT 100 sensor with 2 m Teflon extension cable and 1 fixture for mounting to the BINDER unit	O
Data Logger Software: Configuration and evaluation software for all BINDER Data Logger Kits, incl. data cable	O
Rack, chrome-plated	O
Rack, stainless steel	O
Perforated shelf, stainless steel	O
Door lock	O

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